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    How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have, what are their names and is Georgina Rodriguez their mother?

    CRISTIANO RONALDO revealed that one of his twin babies has passed away after his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, gave birth.The former Manchester United star, who was already a dad of four, issued a emotional tribute on Instagram after the tragic news was announced on April 18, 2022.
    Ronaldo is the father to five childrenCredit: Reuters
    How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
    Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina says the birth of their baby girl has “given us the strength to live this moment.”
    Cristiano and Georgina announced they were expecting twins in October in 2021.
    But the Manchester United ace revealed that their baby boy sadly passed away as celebrities paid tributes online.
    On May 7, the couple revealed they have named the baby girl Bella.
    To date, Ronaldo has five children, with three of children born to two surrogate mothers.
    His first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 11, was born on June 17, 2010 in the United States.
    Cristiano Jr’s family nickname is Cristianinho, which means “little Cristiano”.

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    Following in his father’s footsteps, Ronaldo Jr has started playing football at youth level and is already impressing with his goal return.
    On April, 14, 2022, he was captured executing his dad’s trademark “Siuuu” celebration while playing for Manchester United’s Under-12s.
    The young ace has also reportedly played alongside Wayne Rooney’s eldest son Kai at times as well.
    In June 2017, it was revealed that Ronaldo had fathered twins via a surrogate mother in the United States.
    The Portugal captain remained with the national team during the Confederations Cup campaign at the same time, only announcing the birth of the pair after Portugal’s penalty shootout loss to Chile.
    They are named Eva and Matteo.
    A month later, Ronaldo confirmed in an interview that he and Georgina Rodriguez were expecting their first baby together.
    When asked by Spanish news outlet El Mundo whether the player was “happy” to have another child on the way, he replied: “Yes, very much.”
    Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017.
    Ronaldo posted a picture on Instagram, writing: “Alana Martina is just born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! We are all very happy!'”
    On April 18, 2022 Georgina gave birth to twins, but the couple announced that sadly one of the two babies died shortly after she gave birth.
    They said in a statement: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.
    “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.
    “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.
    “Baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
    Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured on a mid-season trip to Dubai with four of his childrenCredit: Instagram @Cristiano
    Who is Cristiano Jr’s mother?
    The identity of Cristiano Junior’s mother is unknown, but Ronaldo Senior has full custody of his son with reports suggesting that his mother was paid £10million.
    Ronaldo told chat show host Jonathan Ross: “People speculate I was with this girl or another, or there was a surrogate mother. I have never told anyone and never will.
    “When Cristiano [Junior] is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son, but I am not going to say because people want me to say.”
    Who is Georgina Rodriguez?
    Georgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana and his yet to be named baby daughter.
    She was born on January 27, 1994, in Jaca, Spain to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.
    Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.
    The 27-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.
    Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.”
    “Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .
    “Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.
    “It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.” More

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    Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing for Portugal in their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco?

    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 holds his head in his hands after being dropped to the bench for Portugal against SwitzerlandCredit: Rex
    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 but dropped against the Swiss – and now the same is the case against Morocco.
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    Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not starting against Morocco?
    The Portuguese icon, 37, has been dropped again for their game against Morocco.
    The same happened in the stunning 6-1 win over 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.
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    It meant Ronaldo found himself on the bench again, a place he got all-too familiar with for Manchester United earlier this season.
    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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    Who is Grant Wahl’s wife Celine Gounder and how many children do they have?

    AMERICAN sports journalist Grant Wahl died in Qatar after falling ill after covering the Netherlands v Argentina match at the 2022 Fifa world cup.His wife said she was in “complete shock” after the news broke. But who is Grant Wahl’s wife and when did they get married? Here’s what we know.
    Gounder met Wahl at university, and the couple got married in 2001
    Who is Grant Wahl’s wife Celine?
    Celine Gounder is an American infectious disease physician and medical journalist.
    She was a member of the Covid-19 advisory board commissioned by US President Joe Biden in November 2020.
    She is currently editor-at-large for Kaiser health news and is host of the podcast, American diagnosis.
    Gounder has appeared on CBS news as a medical contributor on a number of occasions.
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    She has previously appeared on CNN as a medical analyst.
    In 2017, Gounder was named as one of People magazine’s ’25 women changing the world’ for her contributions to health care.
    How many children do Grant Wahl and Celine Gounder have?
    Wahl and Gounder did not have any children during their marriage.
    The couple lived in New York with their two dogs, Coco and Zizou, who was named after former France World cup winner, Zinedine Zidane.
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    Gounder said that the reason that her and Wahl chose not to have children was because of the nature of their professions, meaning they wouldn’t have the time necessary to focus on raising a child.
    When did Grant Wahl and Celine Gounder get married?
    Wahl and Gounder were married in Seattle in 2001. they met whilst studying at Princeton university.
    The couple were together for over 25 years at the time of his passing.
    Wahl graduated from Princeton in 1996 with degree in politics, whilst Gounder graduated in 1997 with a degree in molecular biology.
    What has Celine Gounder said about Grant Wahl’s death?
    Gounder posted on Twitter in the hours following her husband’s death to thank people who had sent their condolences.
    Her post read: “I am so thankful for the support of my husband soccer family & of so many friends who’ve reached out tonight. I’m in complete shock.”
    Her tweet was in response to a US soccer statement regarding Wahl’s death. More

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    Ebanie Bridges fight vs Shannon O’Connell: UK start time, TV channel, live stream for boxing bout

    THE BLONDE Bomber Ebanie Bridges steps back in the boxing ring TONIGHT.And up next is the defending of her IBF bantamweight title against Shannon O’Connell in Leeds.
    Ebanie Bridges and Shannon O’Connell face offCredit: Reuters
    Ebanie Bridges is defending her IBF titleCredit: PA
    At the weigh in, Bridges stripped down to see-through lingerie as she plugged her new OnlyFans account.
    And ahead of the fight the 36-year-old has announced she has joined the adult subscription site.
    Bridges shared a promo video to her 559,000 Instagram followers, promising fans that they “won’t regret” signing up to the subscription site.
    She declared: “I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined OnlyFans.
    “So now you can get exclusive content from my training, my everyday life, plus all the fun stuff.”
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    When is Ebanie Bridges fighting?
    Ebanie Bridges is taking on Shannon O’Connell TONIGHT – Saturday, December 10.
    The fight is expected at around 9pm UK time, with it as the chief support before Josh Warrington’s main event.
    The First Direct Arena in Leeds plays host.
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    What TV channel and live stream is Ebanie Bridges fight on?
    Ebanie Bridges vs Shannon O’Connell is live on DAZN.
    DAZN costs £7.99 per month for subscribers.
    Josh Warrington headlines the showCredit: PA
    What is the rest of the card?
    Bridges vs O’Connell is chief support to the main event of Josh Warringon vs Luis Alberto Lopez.

    Main event: Josh Warrington vs Luis Alberto Lopez – for IBF featherweight title 
    Ebanie Bridges vs Shannon O’Connell – for IBF bantamweight title 
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    Felix Cash vs Celso Neves
    Hopey Price vs Jonathan Santana
    Rhiannon Dixon vs Kristine Shergold
    Shannon Courtenay vs Gemma Ruegg
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    When is Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022 semi-final? TV channel, live stream FREE, kick-off time for HUGE clash

    CROATIA and Argentina will face off in nothing short of a mammoth World Cup semi-final.Croatia shocked the world to dump out favourites Brazil on penalties, while Lionel Messi inspired Argentina’s shoot-out victory over the Netherlands.
    Croatia dumped out Brazil to advanceCredit: Avalon.red
    Croatia have now won their last two World Cup games by stunning spot-kicks, and truly sent shockwaves through the globe with their win over Brazil.
    Brazil were the favourites for the whole tournament and even got a extra-time goal from star man Neymar, before Bruno Petkovic flipped the script and Croatia then went on to win on penalties.
    Who will come out on top?
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    When is Argentina vs Croatia?
    Argentina vs Croatia will take place on Tuesday, December 13.
    The big match will kick off at 7pm UK time.
    The Lusail Iconic Stadium plays host to the match.
    What TV channel and live stream is Argentina vs Croatia on?
    Argentina vs Croatia will be broadcast live on either ITV 1 or BBC One.
    The channels have yet to reveal what game they are showing of the two semi-finals.
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    The match will be live streamed on either ITV X or BBC iPlayer.
    Both ITV and BBC are free-to-air for those in the UK with a valid TV licence.

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    Quarter-finals
    Friday, December 9

    Saturday, December 10

    Semi-finals
    Tuesday, December 13

    Wednesday, December 14
    Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
    Third/Fourth place play-off
    Saturday, December 17

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    Sunday, December 18

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

    ENGLAND face a date with destiny as Gareth Southgate’s men come up against the world champions France in their quarter-final clash TOMORROW.The nation will be on tenterhooks as they see whether Southgate’s troops have what it takes to upset the odds.

    Southgate has some huge calls to make on his team selection – notably whether to go toe-to-toe with Les Bleus.
    The Three Lions have a stunning array of attacking talent, with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford battling for two supporting roles for Harry Kane.
    But the squad will be buoyed by the return of winger Sterling after the sickening burglary at his home in Surrey.
    And undoubtedly the eyes of the world will be on wonderkid Jude Bellingham, with his club Borussia Dortmund facing a huge battle to keep hold of him in summer.
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    How did they get here?
    England overcame Senegal to sail into the quarters courtesy of a 3-0 victory.
    Southgate’s lads topped their Group B thanks to wins over Iran and Wales, 6-2 and 3-0 respectively, and a dour 0-0 draw against USA
    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. They beat Australia 4-1 and Denmark 2-1 in Group D before a shock 1-0 defeat to Tunisia.
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    What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
    England fans had cause for concern earlier in the week when Declan Rice was reportedly suffering with illness – but he thankfully rejoined in the training sessions.
    John Stones and Callum Wilson are also being bothered with niggles but should both make the team at least. Raheem Sterling is back from his leave of absence after his house was burgled.
    France were hit with some BIG injury news before a ball was even kicked with star striker Karim Benzema ruled out with injury.
    Lucas Hernandez has also fallen to the treatment table after doing his ACL.

    Who will be the star men?
    Jude Bellingham has the world in awe with some stunning performances for England this winter.
    Harry Kane finally got the goal his all-round play has deserved – he may even be planning a late run for the Golden Boot.
    For France, look no further than the tournament top scorer Kylian Mbappe. He has looked virtually unplayable.
    Olivier Giroud became his country’s record goalscorer this World Cup – and he offers a very different threat up top to his partner in crime Mbappe.
    What’s the head to head?
    England have a brilliant record against France.
    The Three Lions have won 17 of the 31 games they have faced each other, with France triumphant in nine and five draws.
    But the most recent clash wasn’t so great for England – Deschamps guided Les Blues to a 3-2 win in a 2017 friendly.

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    Ok, we are simply letting our heart rule here.
    England face a monumental task to try and dump out Mbappe et al but their is a wave of euphoria sweeping over the nation…
    Go on Gareth and the lads, YOU CAN DO IT!
    England 1 France 1 (Eng win on pens)
    When is England vs France?

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

    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.

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    Friday, December 9

    Saturday, December 10

    SEMI-FINALS
    Tuesday, December 13

    Match 61: Croatia vs Argentina (7pm)

    Wednesday, December 14

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

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    Saturday, December 17

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    Sunday, December 18

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    How many red cards have their been during the 2022 World Cup?

    THE 2022 World Cup managed to go through an entire first round of group games without a single red card.Every single team had played 90 minutes before one was shown.
    Wales keeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off for whacking Iran’s Mehdi TaremiCredit: Reuters
    But that all changed when Wales played Iran.
    How many red cards have there been at the 2022 World Cup?
    There have been THREE red cards at the World Cup so far.
    The first sending-off came for Wales when they played Iran in their Group B clash.
    Wayne Hennessey was shown a red card for clobbering Mehdi Taremi in the last 10 minutes of their second game.
    Denzel Dumfries was sent off for a second yellow in the Netherlands’ eventual penalty defeat by Argentina.

    Wayne Hennessey – WALES vs Iran (violent conduct)
    Vincent Aboubakar – CAMEROON vs Brazil (second yellow)
    Denzel Dumfries – NETHERLANDS vs Argentina (second yellow)

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

    PORTUGAL will have their hands full when they face high-flying Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup TOMORROW.The North African side were epic in their penalty shootout win over Spain, having conceded just once all tournament.

    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.
    How did they get there?
    Morocco are the surprise outfit so far at this year’s tournament – but deserve all the plaudits.
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    They drew their Group B opener with Croatia 0-0, but then defeated Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 to top the pile.
    In the last-16 they held their nerve to sensationally defeat Spain on a penalty shootout.
    Portugal flopped in their final Group H game, losing 2-1 to South Korea. That came after they beat Ghana 3-2 and Uruguay 2-0 respectively.
    But they found their shooting boots in some style to wallop Switzerland 6-1 in their last-16 clash. Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos cracked a hat-trick.
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    What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
    Morocco have big injury doubts over defender Nayef Aguerd who is battling a groin injury.
    Former Wolves man Roman Saiss is also facing a race to be fit as he suffers a tight hamstring.
    For Portugal, Nuno Mendes and Danilo Pereira are still out – the former for the rest of the tournament.
    Manager Santos is set to once again have Cristiano Ronaldo sat on the bench after Ramos’ heroics against Switzerland.

    Who will be the star men?
    After his sensational return to the fold, Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech will be looking to continue his stunning form in the World Cup for Morocco.
    Achraf Hakimi has proved himself to be one of the best full-backs in the world, as well as ice-cool at penalties with a superb Panenka against Spain.
    For Portugal, Goncalo Ramos proved it was the CORRECT decision to play him up front at the expense of Cristiano Ronaldo with a brilliant hat-trick against Switzerland.
    Bruno Fernandes is enjoying a fine World Cup, with the Manchester United man still in the running for the Golden Boot.
    What’s the head to head?
    The two teams have played just twice before, with a win apiece.
    In the 1986 World Cup, Morocco triumphed 3-1 in their Group F clash.
    But the most recent clash at the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw Ronaldo win it with a fourth-minute strike.
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    Morocco have been brilliant, and thoroughly deserve their spot in the quarter-finals.
    But Portugal just seem to have the know how in the latter stages of premier competitions, and they should sneak home.
    Morocco 1 Portugal 2
    When is Morocco vs Portugal?

    Portugal’s clash with Morocco will take place TOMORROW – 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.
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    Odds

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

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