Rossoneri Round-up for 21 July: Nikola Kalinic refuses his World Cup medal

Nikola Kalinic has reportedly turned down his World Cup runners-up medal.

He was quoted as saying, “thanks for the medal, but I didn’t play in Russia.”

Kalinic was infamously sent home from the Croatia team after refusing to go into a match as a substitute, and so maybe missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime has taught him some humility.

LOL I don’t see it either.

On to the links.

AC Milan and Italian Football Links

Gennaro Gattuso says that ‘choices must be respected’ in regards to a potential transfer for Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci. [AC Milan Offside]

Milan won their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and will participate in the Europa League this season. [AC Milan Offside]

Milan beat Novara 2-0 at Milanello in the opening preseason match for Milan. [AC Milan Offside]

World Football Links

Portland Timbers withdraw their protest of their US Open Cup loss to Los Angeles Football Club. [ProSoccerUSA.com]

Torpedo Moscow has denied that they cancelled the signing of Erving Botaka-Yoboma, who is of Russian-Congolese decent, because he’s black, despite fan protests over the signing. [BBC.com]

One reason to watch each team in Mexico’s Liga MX this season. [FMF State of Mind]

Leicester City have signed Liverpool keeper Danny Ward for £12.5 million. [Fosse Posse]

Pep Guardiola wants to find a solution for Joe Hart to leave Manchester City. [BBC.com]