Fifa in Talks to Reschedule Mexico-England Match, Sources Say
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Fifa is in ongoing discussions to move the Mexico-England match forward by six hours, though the exact change may vary, according to federation sources. The move appears close to confirmation.
Fifa is in “ongoing discussions” about moving the Mexico-England match forward by six hours, according to various federation sources. The change appears close to being confirmed, though sources note the time difference may not be exactly six hours.
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