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      Lionel Messi named as BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year after guiding Argentina to World Cup triumph

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      LIONEL MESSI has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year.The Argentina captain scored twice on Sunday as he finally got his hands on the World Cup trophy.
      Lionel Messi has been named as BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the YearCredit: Getty
      The Argentina captain lifted the World Cup for the first time on SundayCredit: Getty
      The 35-year-old superstar helped guide his national team past France on penalties.
      And the BBC announced they have dedicated the win by naming the diminutive genius as the world star of the year.
      The prize is awarded by a panel to the athlete who has “achieved the most notable sporting success” on the globe during that calendar year.
      The 2021 winner was Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore.
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      It is yet another trophy for Messi, who spoke about winning the World Cup after lifting it in Qatar.
      He said: “It’s everyone’s dream when they’re little.
      “I’ve been lucky enough to achieve everything and what I was missing, I found here.”
      The thrilling final ended with a penalty shootout victory over France, following a 3-3 draw.
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      And Messi and his team-mates jetted back to Buenos Aires with the golden orb.
      The playmaker posted a picture of himself holding the trophy on the plane to his Instagram on Monday afternoon.
      An over-the-moon Messi reacted to the historic victory on Instagram a few hours after the thrilling match.
      Along with a series of snaps of himself celebrating, he wrote: “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!.
      “So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall, I can’t believe it…
      “Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us.
      “We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.
      “The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians…
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      “We did it!!! LET’S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!!
      “We’re seeing each other very soon.” More

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      BBC beat ITV in World Cup ratings war as almost 20MILLION UK viewers tune in to watch final

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      BBC thrashed ITV with their World Cup final ratings as 20MILLION Brits tuned in across both channels to watch Argentina beat France.Viewers were treated to one of the all-time great spectacles as Lionel Messi inspired his country to a penalty shootout victory after a remarkable 120-minute match ended 3-3.
      Most UK viewers chose to watch BBC’s coverage of Argentina’s win over FranceCredit: Getty
      ITV only managed to attract an audience of around four million for the finalCredit: Rex
      Both BBC and ITV broadcasted the final simultaneously, but it was very one-sided with regards to the share of the audience.
      BBC managed to attract 14.9m people for their coverage spearheaded by former England striker turned presenter Gary Lineker.
      Meanwhile, ITV, boasting pundits such as Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright, could only muster a viewership of 4.3m.
      But the overall total number of people tuning in was significantly up on the 2018 final between France and Croatia.
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      Just 11.4m Brits watched Didier Deschamps’ men lift the trophy in Russia, compared with 19.2m this time around.
      The figures for 2022’s final do not yet account for those who streamed it on services such as iPlayer and ITVX.
      It also does not include those watching in pubs.
      A number of factors can explain this huge rise in ratings – most notably the blockbuster duel between Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
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      It’s safe to say the pair delivered as they registered five goals between them to captivate football fans around the world.
      Then there is also the fact that the tournament was played in winter, so the general public are more likely to be indoors compared with the summertime.
      Speaking after the ratings were announced, Barbara Slater, the director of BBC Sport, said: “One of the greatest World Cup Finals of all time, Argentina and Messi’s victory last night closed off a thrilling four weeks of football.
      “A first ever winter World Cup was a new experience for fans and the BBC has once again demonstrated the value of sport when made freely available to all, breaking new streaming records and providing the highest quality coverage, analysis and entertainment across TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online and BBC Sounds.”
      The most watched BBC match of the 2022 World Cup was Wales vs England – which peaked at an audience of 17.6 million – followed by the final, Holland vs Argentina, France vs Morocco and Spain vs Germany. More

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      ‘Decided to show four men talking’ – Fans fume at BBC World Cup coverage as they avoid showing closing ceremony

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      FANS watching on BBC One were left fuming after they did not show the closing ceremony of the World Cup.Before the final between France and Argentina, fans tuned in expecting to watch the performances from singers and dancers marking the end of the tournament.
      BBC pundits talked through the opening ceremonyCredit: BBC
      Fans on the BBC could not see the action from the Lusail StadiumCredit: Reuters
      Fireworks were let off on the pitchCredit: Getty
      The ceremony was full of colourCredit: AFP
      There were performances from a number of famous pop starsCredit: Alamy
      However, those watching on the BBC were instead left with analysis from pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta.
      Supporters could view the ceremony on ITV or on a separate feed on the BBC iPlayer.
      Many were left underwhelmed by the BBC’s decision not to broadcast it on their main channel, one said online: “BBC are a joke as usual. How are they not showing the closing ceremony?”
      Another reacted: “ITV decided to show the whole ceremony with brilliant performers, colours, actors, singers, dancers and more. BBC decided to show four men talking.”
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      A third commented: “Respect to ITV for actually showing the closing ceremony. Crazy how BBC won’t even show it on their main channel.”
      One even went as far as breaking their traditional channel choice, they angrily Tweeted: “Well done to ITV for showing the closing ceremony. Shame on you BBC.
      “I always watch the World Cup final on BBC because of no adverts, not this year.”
      Another suggested similar: “I might stick with ITV for watching World Cup final. I cannot believe the BBC didn’t show the closing ceremony.”
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      This is not the first time the BBC have snubbed a ceremony in Qatar.
      They refused to broadcast the opening ceremony too.
      The closing show was a lively display of Qatari culture.
      Pop star Davido performed and actress Nora Fatehi took to the stage to headline the celebrations. More

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      Inside BBC Sport’s Christmas party as Shearer sings into a BREADSTICK while Richards and Murphy clap along

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      ALAN SHEARER had his fellow BBC pundits in hysterics as he sang into a breadstick during their Qatar-based Christmas party.While many of the Beeb’s pundits have come home from the Middle East with the tournament having entered its final days, their top team remain out there.
      Alan Shearer sang into a breadstick microphoneCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      Micah Richards also gave it some gustoCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      Looking to have some fun, a group including Shearer, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards got together for a Christmas party of their own.
      During the simple affair, Shearer didn’t hold back when it came to the karaoke.
      In a video posted by Lineker, the Newcastle legend could be seen using a breadstick as a microphone – giving it some welly as he sang You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes.
      The 52-year-old attacked each note like he used to throw himself at crosses, not shying away from growling into his impromptu mic.
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      And his enthusiasm was infectious, with Richards also getting in on the performance and making it a duet.
      Even Danny Murphy could be seen bobbing along in the background, with those off camera laughing at the brilliant exchange.
      Lineker, 62, wrote on Twitter: “The @BBCSport Christmas party is going well.”
      Replaying to the BBC host’s tweet, Shearer joked: “Ffs Micah the breadsticks are for singing not f….. eating man!!”
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      Danny Murphy was loving the performanceCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      The performance went down a treat with fans online, with one tweeting: “This is so good, love it!”
      While another wrote: “Alan with the voice and Micah with the moves. The use of that breadstick is sensational.”
      A third Twitter user joked: “All the right notes just not necessarily in the right order.”
      And a further fan even quipped: “I tell you what. That Phil Collins does a really good imitation of @alanshearer.”
      The boys will be back on screen this Saturday, with the BBC set to broadcast the Third Place Play-Off.
      They will then be back the following day for the big one, as they go up against ITV with both showing the World Cup final.
      It won’t be the first time they’ve gone up against their rival broadcaster this tournament.
      They recently met each other on the football pitch, with Roy Keane dramatically ripping his shirt off after scoring ITV’s winner.
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      Tottenham fans all say the same thing as Mauricio Pochettino appears on BBC World Cup coverage of Spain vs Germany

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      TOTTENHAM fans tuning in to watch Spain’s clash with Germany on BBC were all left saying the same thing as they caught a glimpse of an old flame.Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino joined Gary Lineker and the gang to work as a pundit for the World Cup clash.
      Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham back in November 2019Credit: Getty
      Poch appeared as a pundit for BBC tonight during the Spain versus Germany clashCredit: BBC
      Argentinean Poch has been out of work since the summer after he was let go by French league winners Paris Saint-Germain.
      He recently turned down an approach by Aston Villa for a swift return to football.
      And he has also thrown his hat into the ring to become England manager after Gareth Southgate.
      However, it was Tottenham supporters that were left longing for the 50-year-old with a large number of them unhappy with current boss Antonio Conte.
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      One Twitter user wrote: “Please come back Poch, Conte is f***ing useless.”
      Another wrote: “I’ll never feel the connection I felt with Poch with Conte.”
      A fellow fan commented: ““Seeing Poch on BBC SPA-GER coverage makes me miss him at spurs so much ! He’s magic you know Mauricio Pochettino.”
      While another tweet said: “Poch is still one of my favourite people in the whole world. What a man. I hope one day he does come back.”
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      Angry Conte hit back at the Spurs fans who booed his team off earlier this month before the World Cup break.
      And the emotional Italian hinted that he could even walk away when his contract expires at the end of the season if they don’t get behind his players.
      Meanwhile, Spurs sacked Poch was sacked by Tottenham after five-and-a-half years in charge back in November 2019.
      Despite not winning a trophy for Spurs, he guided the club to four consecutive Champions League finishes.
      Prior to his arrival, Spurs had finished in the top four in just two of their previous 22 seasons in the Premier League.
      He also took the club to the Champions League final in 2019, but Liverpool prevailed as they won 2-0.
      After replacing Tim Sherwood in 2014, Poch took charge of 293 games, winning 159, losing 72 and drawing on 62 occasions. More

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      BBC pundit Robbie Savage mocked for claiming ‘it’s only Iran, I could still play against them and win’ before Wales loss

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE has been ridiculed after claiming “it’s only Iran” and that even he could “win a game of football” against Carlos Queiroz’s side before Wales’ shellshock defeat.Rob Page’s men were humbled by the Iranian national team after losing 2-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium and are now facing a mountain to climb to reach the World Cup Last 16.
      Wales lost 2-0 to Iran after Robbie Savage underestimated Carlos Queiroz’s menCredit: Alamy
      Iran were deserved winnersCredit: Getty
      Robbie Savage was blasted on social media after claiming Wales would destroy IranCredit: Getty
      The Dragons capitulated after Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off on 86 minutes.
      Iran then opened the scoring with Rouzbeh Cheshmi in the 99TH MINUTE before Ramin Rezaeian completed the upset victory just three minutes later.
      Savage, 48, was left with egg on his face as he was adamant on Monday that Wales would destroy Iran.
      The former Leicester ace even insisted his non-league club Macclesfield would beat Queiroz’s men.
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      Savage told co-host Chris Sutton while presenting 606 on BBC Radio: “It’s only Iran… Iran were terrible, terrible, and you think Wales will finish bottom?
      “I could still play against Iran now and win a game of football. Iran are that bad I think Wales and USA will beat Iran.

      “I’ve watched all the TV coverage, Iran were useless. Macclesfield would beat Iran.”
      Sutton warned against underestimating Iran and was proven right as Wales’ chances of World Cup qualification hang in the balance after previously drawing 1-1 with USA.

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      The ex-Chelsea ace took to social media after the game and gave his co-host a slice of humble pie.
      Sutton tweeted: “‘It’s only Iran’ @RobbieSavage8 said the other night. So disrespectful. Iran deserved this by far the better team. Wales have been schooled. Well played Iran.”
      Savage responded with a Welsh flag and sad emoji: “Looking forward to 606 tonight.”
      More fans took to Twitter to give the famous pundit a piece of their mind.
      One fan tweeted: “Robbie Savage spent the night after the first round of group matches utterly disrespecting the footballing ability of Iran. Repeatedly. On national BBC radio. Life is good.”
      Another posted: “I’ll be interested to hear Robbie Savage talk about this Wales performance given how he could not stop saying how awful Iran were after they played England.”
      A third wrote: “Just wondering if Iran are still the worst team in the competition @RobbieSavage8.”
      This fan said: “A very disrespectful comment from Savage. This was always going to be a tough game for both nations.
      “Unlucky Wales, you couldn’t fault their effort, but this was Iran’s day and they absolutely deserved the win.”
      And that one tweeted: “Bet Robbie Savage regrets saying how s**t Iran are on 606 now.” More

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      ‘Ask Southgate about Afghanistan’ – Angry Iran boss Carlos Quieroz confronts BBC reporter over protest question

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      ANGRY Carlos Queiroz confronted a BBC reporter for asking about Iranian protests, demanding: Why don’t you ask Gareth Southgate about Afghanistan? Iran’s players refused to sing the national anthem in support of anti-government dissenters before being battered 6-2 by England.
      Carlos Queiroz was an assistant manager at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during the noughtiesCredit: Getty
      But coach Queiroz took exception to a journalist urging striker Mehdi Taremi – sat beside him when talking to the media ahead of facing Wales – to provide a message for those who have taken to the streets against the authoritarian regime. 
      The Portuguese made a beeline for the reporter at the end of the press conference. 
      And he insisted: “Why do you ask us these questions? 
      “Is it not fair to ask these questions to the other coaches? 
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      “Why don’t you ask Mr Southgate about England and the United States when they left Afghanistan?” 
      Mass protests have been met with a fierce crackdown in recent months. 
      They were sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini in September after she was detained for allegedly breaking strict rules around head coverings. 
      Before the outburst, Queiroz said: “It is the right of journalists but they should ask the same questions of the others causing problems around the world. 

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      “To make them the only people that need to give answers about human’s problems is not fair or right. 
      “It is time to ask other coaches and players about other issues.
      “The word I use is ‘respect’ for 3,000 years of Iran. It is an amazing place.” 
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      Striker Taremi refused to answer an earlier question before admitting he was not worried about going back to Iran following the team’s protest. 
      He added: “We came here to play football – I cannot change anything.”  More

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      BBC slammed for ‘worst ever’ World Cup advert as ‘disgusted’ viewers say it encourages people to be ‘disrespectful’

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      THE BBC have been slammed for their World Cup advert as viewers are left “disgusted”.In what has been mistaken as public service announcement about the increase in domestic abuse during competitions, people have branded it “the worst advert ever”.
      The BBC has been blasted for their World Cup advertCredit: BBC
      It’s been branded the ‘worst advert ever’Credit: BBC
      Displayed across London tube stations it’s meant to copy a football score board – but instead reads: “Kid’s nativities missed 1 – 2 Wales highlights watched.
      “Work meetings attended 2 – 7 Refreshing the sport app.
      “Visits to nan 0 – 3 England games seen.”
      “It’s the World Cup, though.”
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      A TV version – which is meant to promote the Qatar World Cup – arguably promotes the “neglecting of animals and kids” instead.
      In the clip a mum is ignoring her child and a dog is lying next to an empty food bowl.
      It also shows a woman zoned-out listening to her neighbour explain a football match and a Santa Claus watching a game rather than speaking to an excited kid about presents.
      One Twitter user said: “Is anyone else disgusted at the BBC’s World Cup advert?
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      “It’s basically saying it’s ok to be more rude, selfish, disrespectful, and neglecting of animals and kids because the World Cup’s on… well done for making this situation worse.”
      Another added: “Is this the worst advert ever? Ffs BBC you have managed to make the World Cup depressing.”
      Meanwhile someone else said: “This is a very strange way to advertise the World Cup.
      “The whole way through it I was expecting the ending to be for a charity helpline – but it’s just a BBC advert?”
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      The Qatar World Cup has made headlines for its controversy with the BBC even deciding against televising the opening ceremony.
      The Beeb were late in broadcasting live from the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday night because they were airing the Women’s Super League match between Chelsea and Tottenham.
      A BBC spokesperson said: “This is a light hearted take on the nation’s obsession with football.”
      How you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More