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      Netherlands vs Argentina: TV channel, kick-off time, stream FREE, team news and prediction for World Cup quarter-final

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      NETHERLANDS and Argentina are set to go at it for a World Cup semi-final spot in Qatar – and fans can expect fireworks this weekend.Goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries helped the Dutch to secure a spot in the last-8 against USA.
      Memphis Depay opened the scoring for the Netherlands against the USACredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi (L) and Julian Alvarez (R) both scored against AustraliaCredit: AP

      And Argentina followed suit courtesy of a 2-1 win over Australia where Lionel Messi was the star of the show once again.
      Messi, 35 is desperate to emulate footballing legend Diego Maradonna by guiding the Argentines to World Cup success.
      Furthermore, that is the only major piece of silverware that Messi has competed for and never got his hands on.
      However, Holland will be on a revenge mission for what happened when the sides met during the 2014 edition.
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      When is Netherlands vs Argentina?

      Netherland’s mouth-watering fixture against Argentina will take place on Friday, December 9.
      The World Cup quarter-final clash is scheduled to get underway at 7pm UK time.
      Lusali Stadium is the allocated arena for this eye-catching contest and it can host a staggering 88, 966 supporters.
      Argentine sent Holland crashing out of the semi-final stage on penalties in 2014.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Netherlands vs Argentina will be shown LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 6:15pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the game live via the BBC iPlayer app or through the BBC Sport website.

      Can I watch it for free?
      YES! Fans in the UK can watch Netherlands’ match against Argentina for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license.
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      What are the odds?
      After 90 mins

      Netherlands 5/2
      Draw 2/1
      Argentina 6/5

      To qualify

      Netherlands 13/10
      Argentina 6/10

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      Croatia vs Brazil: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for big World Cup 2022 quarter-final

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      BRAZIL are in the World Cup quarter-finals once again and this time they will take on Croatia. Tite’s side were electric in their 4-1 win over South Korea in the last-16 as Neymar finally got on the scoresheet.
      Neymar scored in Brazil’s convincing 4-1 victory over South KoreaCredit: Getty
      Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after the game finished 1-1Credit: Reuters
      Croatia were less convincing as they overcame a tricky Japan side on penalties.
      And now the two sides will face in what is a rematch of the opening game of the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
      On that day, Brazil ran out 3-1 winners, but Croatia have improved leaps and bounds since then.

      When is Croatia vs Brazil?

      Croatia’s clash with Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final will take place on Friday, December 9.
      The game will get underway from 3pm UK time.
      Croatia vs Brazil will be held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Croatia vs Brazil will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch Croatia vs Brazil for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      Odds

      Croatia – 15/2
      Draw – 7/2
      Brazil – 4/11

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      Morocco vs Portugal: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge World Cup quarter-final

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      PORTUGAL will certainly fancy their chances as they face Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup this SATURDAY.The North African side were epic in their penalty shootout win over Spain, having conceded just once all tournament.
      Achraf Hakimi dinked his side into the World Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AP
      Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for Portugal against SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
      But Portugal are in top form after thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last of the round of 16 clashes.
      Goncalo Ramos scored a brilliant hat-trick after coming into the XI for Cristiano Ronaldo.
      But they can’t get too complacent against Morocco, who have the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal in their ranks.

      When is Morocco vs Portugal?

      Portugal’s clash with Morocco will take place on Saturday, December 10.
      The game will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
      Portugal vs Morocco will get underway from 3pm GMT.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Morocco vs Portugal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will get going from 2pm UK time.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch Morocco vs Portugal for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      Odds

      Morocco – 5/1
      Draw – 11/4
      Portugal – 4/7

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      Why did Ben White leave the World Cup?

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      BEN WHITE has left the England World Cup camp early – and he didn’t get to play for a single second at the tournament.The FA revealed that White missed training during the tournament due to illness.
      Ben White has left England’s World Cup squad earlyCredit: Getty
      But now, the Arsenal star has been permitted to fly home and he is not expected to return to Qatar to rejoin his Three Lions teammates.
      Find out more on Ben White’s early England exit below…
      Why has Ben White left England’s World Cup squad?
      White, 25 left the England camp ahead of their last-16 clash with Senegal for “personal reasons”.
      An FA statement confirmed: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
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      “The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
      “We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
      Ben White’s club side Arsenal also tweeted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”

      What happened in England’s last-16 clash against Senegal?

      England’s World Cup last-16 clash with Senegal took place on Sunday, December 4.
      The Three Lions came out on top, beating the African side 3-0.
      Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka saw Gareth Southgate’s side advance to the quarter-finals, where they face France.

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      Liverpool vs Lyon: TV channel, stream, kick-off time and team news for Dubai Super Cup friendly match

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      LIVERPOOL prepare for their Premier League return with a huge Dubai Super Cup friendly against French giants Lyon.The Reds currently find themselves FIFTEEN points off table-topping Arsenal after having a disastrous start to the season.
      Liverpool beat Southampton in their final game before the World Cup breakCredit: Reuters
      And injuries to key forwards such as Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota alongside defensive pillar Joel Matip has been a contributing factor to Jurgen Klopp’s side’s inconsistency.
      However, the six-time Champions League winners did secure a 3-1 victory over Southampton in their final game before the break.
      Furthermore, a warm-up friendly against Lyon gives absentees a chance to regain some fitness in their legs before Boxing Day.
      When is Liverpool vs Lyon?

      Liverpool’s mouth-watering friendly with Lyon will take place on Sunday, December 11.
      It is scheduled to get underway from 2pm UK time.
      Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai is the allocated arena for this clash and it can host approximately 15,058 spectators.
      The Reds ran out 3-1 winners when the two sides met in a 2019 club friendlies encounter.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Liverpool vs Lyon will be shown LIVE on LFCTV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action on LFCTV GO.
      A monthly subscription for LFCTV GO can be purchased for £4.99 or an annual subscription is available for £49.99.

      What is the team news?
      Jurgen Klopp ended the first half of the season without Naby Keita, Luis Diaz, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota.
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      But the quartet have been named in Liverpool’s 33-man squad who travelled to Dubai.
      However, loanee Arthur Melo will still be unavailable following his ‘really’ serious injury.
      Liverpool’s 33-man squad:
      Goalkeepers: Adrian, Kelleher, Davies, Mrozek, Pitaluga.
      Defenders: Gomez, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Robertson, Matip, Phillips, Chambers, Quansah.
      Midfielders: Thiago, Milner, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Elliott, Arthur, Clark, Bajcetic, Cain, Corness.
      Forwards: Firmino, Salah, Jota, Diaz, Carvalho, Gordon, Frauendorf, Stewart, Doak.
      Meanwhile, Lyon boss Laurent Blanc has no fresh injuries concerns to deal with and he also has the option of playing Alexandre Lacazette who knows Liverpool very well from his time at Arsenal. More

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      When is England vs France – World Cup quarter-final? Kick-off time, TV channel, stream FREE, team news for clash

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      ENGLAND have reached the World Cup quarter-final and they will play France THIS SATURDAY!All eyes will be on the Al-Bayt Stadium when the Three Lions take on the current World champions in a mouth-watering tie.
      England were in mouthwatering form in attack against Senegal and will hope to score against FranceCredit: AP

      France made it through to the quarters after a 3-1 win over Poland, in which Olivier Giroud became their record scorer of all time.
      The World Cup’s top scorer Kylian Mbappe added the second and third.
      While England overcame Senegal to sail into the quarters.
      When is England vs France?

      England vs France takes place on Saturday, December 10.
      The match kicks off at 7pm UK time.
      The Al-Bayt Stadium plays host.

      Kylian Mbappe is in stunning form for France
      What TV channel and live stream is England vs France on?

      England vs France will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
      It will be live-streamed on ITV X , the mobile app which is available for download.

      What is the team news?
      Mbappe has sparked concern among the France camp after missing Tuesday’s training with an injury.
      It would be a huge body blow to Les Bleus’ chances against the Three Lions if he is out.
      QUARTER-FINALS
      Friday, December 9
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      Saturday, December 10

      SEMI-FINALS
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Croatia or Brazil vs Netherlands or Argentina (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs England or France (7pm)

      THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF
      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

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      FINAL
      Sunday, December 18

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      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo not start for Portugal in their World Cup last-16 tie against Switzerland?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is one of the most famous players in the history of football and arguably the most famous person in the world.He has scored eight goals in 20 World Cup matches and holds the world record for international goals scored.
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Ghana in the group stagesCredit: Getty
      Over 20 years, his record has been simply stunning.
      Therefore it was a surprise that he was not in the Portugal team for their last-16 World Cup tie against Switzerland.
      However, the decision by Fernando Santos to bench Ronaldo was fully vindicated – as they went on to win 6-1, with the striker coming on with 17 minutes of normal time to go.
      He had started all three of Portugal’s World Cup group games previously and will be in contention for their quarter-final against Morocco.
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      Why didn’t Cristiano Ronaldo start against Switzerland?
      The Portuguese icon, 37, was dropped for their game against Switzerland.
      Fernando Santos has opted to go with Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos, 21, instead.
      Incredibly, Ramos went on to score a stunning hat-trick for Portugal.
      It meant Ronaldo found himself on the bench again, a place he got all-too familiar with for Manchester United earlier this season.
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      That is, before he and the club mutually agreed to tear up his contract.
      Perhaps Santos was hedging his bets, knowing that if the tie went to extra time and penalties, it would have been more useful having Ronaldo come off the bench and score a penalty.

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      Morocco vs Portugal: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for big World Cup quarter-final

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      PORTUGAL will certainly fancy their chances as they face Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The North African side were epic in their penalty shootout win over Spain, having conceded just once all tournament.
      Achraf Hakimi dinked his side into the World Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AP
      Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for Portugal against SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
      But Portugal are in top form after thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last of the round of 16 clashes.
      Goncalo Ramos scored a brilliant hat-trick after coming into the XI for Cristiano Ronaldo.
      But they can’t get too complacent against Morocco, who have the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal in their ranks.
      When is Morocco vs Portugal?

      Portugal’s clash with Morocco will take place on Saturday, December 10.
      The game will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
      Portugal vs Morocco will get underway from 3pm GMT.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Morocco vs Portugal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will get going from 2pm UK time.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch Morocco vs Portugal for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      Odds

      Morocco – 5/1
      Draw – 11/4
      Portugal – 4/7

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication More