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La Gazzetta dello Sport

The whole world is there (apart from us) 

At 20.00: The maxi American World Cup gets underway

Mexico-South Africa opens it at the legendary Azteca. Messi to defend the trophy: ‘It will be tough to beat us’. But, there is Yamal, Mbappe and our Carletto

Rodri: ‘The level has been raised, my Spain side are favourites’

The interview

France, so many stars (perhaps too many) 

An attack to be feared

Corriere dello Sport

The last dance 

World Cup underway

Edition no.23 is also the last for two icons

France and Argentina at the top, but the algorithm says Spain

The first of three opening ceremonies takes place tonight, followed by Mexico-South Africa at the Azteca at 20.00. 48 participants, the final on July 19. Italy represented by three coaches: Ancelotti, Cannavaro and Montella

Tuttosport

DIBU: Discount for Juve 

Three years and 4.2 million less per seasons: The goalkeeper accepts

Agreement with Martinez, work underway with Aston Villa: Request of 15 million, Comolli is set at five. Meanwhile, Besiktas step forwards for Di Gregorio. Close Nico to get Sorloth: Ruggeri is also liked at Atletico. Premier League for Thuram: More money for Kolo. Contact with Lucumi. Cagliari proposes Gaetano

‘My Argentina remains the strongest’ 

Mexico-South Africa opens the World Cup at 20.00: Exclusive with reigning champion Mac Allister

The Liverpool ace explains why the Seleccion can repeat their success from Qatar:

‘We know how to do it and we still have Messi, the greatest of all time. I didn’t get a tattoo of the cup in 2022, but in a month’s time, I might get two. In the semi-finals, it will be us, France, Spain and Portugal’.

Toro goalkeeper, Abate backs Falcone 

Montipo the alternative

Negotiations will begin as soon as Lecce appoint a new sporting director. Ugresic on the cards. River Plate: 9 million offer for Simeone: Rejected

Provedel after Solet, it’s two for Inter 

Agreement with the Laziale

Meeting okay with the goalkeeper’s agent. Bastoni’s representative: ‘Ale is happy at Inter’. Reggiani idea

Modric, it’s not finished with Milan 

Talks with Glasner

Real offer him a role as director, but the Croatian wants to speak to the new coach first.