Today’s Papers: 2026 World Cup kicks off without Italy, Martinez for Juventus

Today’s Papers: 2026 World Cup kicks off without Italy, Martinez for Juventus 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.