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      Arsenal vs Lyon: Date, TV channel, stream and kick-off time for friendly clash

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      ARSENAL face Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup as Mikel Arteta’s side look to build fitness ahead of the return of the Premier League.The Gunners sit top of the table during the break as the World Cup takes centre stage in the footballing calendar.
      Arsenal are taking part in a warm weather training camp in DubaiCredit: Getty
      They will be without several of their stars, who are plying their trade for their countries in Qatar at the moment.
      But there will be a familiar face on the other team in Dubai as Alexandre Lacazette faces his former club.
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      When is Arsenal vs Lyon?

      Arsenal face Ligue 1 side Lyon on Thursday, December 8.
      The match will kick-off from 3.30pm UK time.
      Al-Maktoum Stadium will play host to the clash in Dubai and it has a capacity of 15,058.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Lyon will be broadcast live by Arsenal.
      You can stream the action on the Arsenal app, which is available for download on your mobile and tablet devices.
      Fans have the opportunity to purchase a pass for the game for £5.99.
      Alternatively, fans can purchase two passes for the Dubai Cup matches (against Lyon and AC Milan) for £9.99.
      The coverage will begin from 3pm as the Gunners look to build match fitness.

      Arsenal also played a friendly against Watford behind closed doors as they look to get up to match fitnessCredit: Getty
      What is the latest team news?
      Arsenal have named a 27-man squad that have travelled to the United Arab Emirates for the match.
      With a number of players featuring in the World Cup in Qatar, Arteta has named several youngsters in his squad.
      Ben White is not travelling with the club after leaving the England squad due to personal reasons.
      Arsenal’s confirmed 27-man squad: Tierney, Gabriel, Odegaard, Smith-Rowe, Nketiah, Holding, Cedric, Fabio Vieira, Lokonga, Nelson, Elneny, Marquinhos, Hein, Zinchenko, Butler-Oyedeji, Cirjan, Foran, Graczyk, Hillson, Monlouis, Sagoe Jr, Smith, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Cozier-Duberry, Sousa, Walters More

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      Croatia vs Brazil: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for huge 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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      Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask during South Korea’s match against Brazil at World Cup 2022?

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      SOUTH KOREA superstar Son Heung-min is in action for South Korea against Brazil at the World Cup.And he is sporting an item of kit fans will not have seen him in before.
      Son Heung-min wears a mask during South Korea’s World Cup opener against UruguayCredit: Getty
      The Tottenham Hotspur ace was almost ruled out of the huge Qatar tournament before confirming that he wouldn’t miss it ‘for the world’.
      Find out why the tricky winger has been forced to wear a mask below…
      Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask?
      Son Heung-min is wearing a protective mask following a fractured eye socket he sustained in a Champions League win on November 1.
      Son suffered a fractured eye socket in a Champions League win over MarseilleCredit: Reuters
      Son was forced to come off early in the win against MarseilleCredit: Reuters
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      The Spurs star had a sickening collision with Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba’s shoulder.
      And as a result, Son required immediate attention, before coming off the field early where he then needed to undergo surgery a few days later.
      Thankfully for the South Korea captain, the surgery was a success and he was then called up to the Asian giants World Cup squad.
      What has Son Heung-min said?
      The Tottenham forward revealed how honoured he is to play for his country and that it will take a lot more than a fractured eye socket for him to miss the World Cup.
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      Son said: “Playing for your country at the World Cup is the dream of so many children growing up, just as it was one of mine too.
      “I won’t [miss] this for the world. I can’t wai to represent our beautiful country. See you soon. Sonny.”

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      Why has Raheem Sterling left the World Cup and will he play against France?

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      ENGLAND defeated Senegal to reach a World Cup quarter-final against France.But the win was overshadowed by the news that Raheem Sterling had left the Three Lions camp to return to the UK after an armed burglary at his home.
      Raheem Sterling did not feature for EnglandCredit: Getty
      Why was Raheem Sterling NOT playing for England?
      Raheem Sterling pulled out of England’s last-16 tie with Senegal after learning that his Surrey home was broken into on Saturday night.
      Sterling was forced to fly back from the World Cup after burglars smashed into his home.
      It has since emerged that his wife and children were at home during the time of the break in.
      The FA had said before kick-off that Sterling was missing out to deal with a “family matter”.
      The statement read: “Raheem Sterling is not available for selection for the #ThreeLions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”
      The shock announcement came just hours before the Three Lions were due to kick off against the African Cup of Nations champs.
      Sterling had started both of England’s games against Iran and USA but was then benched for the 3-0 win over Wales.
      The 27-year-old has scored 21 times in 80 caps in total.
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      England boss Gareth Southgate says Sterling intends to return for the France quarter-final on Saturday night, but football has rightly taken a backseat currently.
      Southgate said: “I really don’t know, it’s a situation he needs time to deal with, I don’t want to put any pressure on him.”
      “Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.”
      Raheem Sterling has 80 caps for EnglandCredit: AP

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      Why do footballers spit on the pitch, and why do they also spit out water after drinking?

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      THE World Cup is rolling on at pace in Qatar.The game is being watched by billions across the globe each day as footballers play for the game’s biggest prize.
      Lionel Messi spits during a game for Argentina
      Cristiano Ronaldo spits out his water on the touchline
      But you may have picked up a couple of trends that footballers seem to do in every game…spitting on the pitch and also spitting out their drinks on the touchline.
      Though there is a very scientific reason for this.
      Why do footballers spit?
      Players need to spit while performing exercise as excess saliva develops.
      Additionally, players often spit their drinks out onto the pitch after taking a small swig from the bottle.
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      This is due to a tactic called carb rinsing, which can reportedly improve performance.
      According to a New York Times article on England players at the 2018 World Cup: “Carb rinsing refers to the practice of swishing with sports drinks for five to ten seconds during exertion, but then spitting it out instead of swallowing.”
      Harry Kane spits water out after drinking
      The European Journal of Sport Science published a report in 2017 which found that carb rinsing boosted performance in a range of activities.
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      Running magazine added that during exercise: “Swishing with a carb-laden drink is refreshing and lets you avoid the feeling of bloating or cramping that may come with swallowing liquid.”
      Spitting is not an offense in football, so does not warrant any disciplinary card.
      However spitting at another player or official is a red card.

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      When does the Premier League start?

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      THE start of the Premier League is always an exciting time for football fans around the world.Being dubbed as the best league in football, the competition has some of the biggest stars of all time playing in it.
      Arsenal are currently top of the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Erling Haaland are just a few of the most notable players who compete for the league title with their teams.
      And this year is no different, with Manchester City chasing table toppers Arsenal for the title in the 2022/23 season so far.
      And we have all the information about the Premier League right here!
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      When did the Premier League begin?
      The competition was founded in 1992 as clubs opted to decide to break away from the Football League and take advantage of television rights.
      The inaugural Premier League season began on Saturday, 15 August and 22 clubs were involved, which has now reduced to just 20.
      When does the Premier League start after the World Cup?
      With the World Cup being played over November and December, the Premier League took a break and will return after the tournament.
      Premier League stars will be hoping to return with a trophy for their country before they battle it out with their clubs in the Premier League.
      There are a host of Premier League players in action at the World CupCredit: AP
      The league will return to action after Christmas, with games scheduled for Boxing Day.
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      This gives clubs eight days from the World Cup final to prepare for their festive fixture before normal scheduling returns in England.
      When did the 2022/23 Premier League season start?
      Due to the scheduling of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Premier League season in 2022/23 began a week earlier than usual.
      Arsenal took on Crystal Palace in the first match of the season, played on August 5.
      When does the Premier League 2023/24 season start?
      The dates for the 2023/24 Premier League season have been released and it returns at the normal time, rather than a week earlier.
      It will kick off on August 12, 2023 and finish on May 19, 2024. More

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      When is England vs France – World Cup quarter-final? Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream details

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      ENGLAND have reached the World Cup quarter-final and it is France up NEXT!All eyes will be on the Al- Bayt Stadium when the Three Lions take on the current World champs in a mouth-watering tie.
      It is France up next for Harry Kane’s England
      France made it through to the quarters after a 3-0 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 either BBC or ITV 1.
      The TV channel has not yet been confirmed.
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      It will either be live streamed on ITV X or BBC iPlayer.
      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Netherlands vs Argentina (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: England vs France (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth 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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      Who is Japan vs Croatia referee Ismail Elfath at World Cup 2022?

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      THE biggest tournament in world football is underway, and referee Ismail Elfath is set to be in the thick of it.Elfath is not the only American official in Qatar and he takes charge of Japan vs Croatia in the last 16, after whistling for Cameroon’s win over Brazil.
      Cristiano Ronaldo complains to referee Ismail ElfathCredit: Reuters
      And he gave Cristiano Ronaldo a penalty during the second half of his first game between Portugal and Ghana, with the decision looking very soft after a foul by Mo Salisu.
      Here is all you need to know about him.
      Who is Ismail Elfath?
      Ismail Elfath was born in Morocco in 1982 before moving to the United States at the age of eighteen.
      Elfath started his career as a fourth official in 2011, and made his MLS refereeing debut the following year.
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      Four years on, the 40-year-old became a registered FIFA official.
      Later that year, Elfath refereed the first ever match involving VAR, a system now used in the Premier League.

      In 2019, the Amercian got his international call-up, officiating at the 2019 Under-20 World Cup final between Ukraine and South Korea.
      This led to his involvement with the 2019 Club World Cup where he took charge of Liverpool’s semi-final 2-1 win over Monterrey.
      Elfath was the referee for the World Club Cup semi-final between Monterrey and LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
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      He has since won the MLS Referee of the Year two times and been selected to referee at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

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