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      Who are the BBC pundits for the 2022 World Cup?

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      THE BBC pundits for the 2022 World Cup have been announced and there are some big names involved.Taking place in Qatar, the tournament is the first of it’s kind as top leagues across the world will break for the World Cup.
      Doha has been hit with World Cup fever for the 2022 tournamentCredit: Getty
      England will be hoping that they can compete with the likes of France and Brazil but face a tough task if they are to bring home the trophy.
      Taking over the footballing calendar over November and December, there will be heaps of live coverage for the tournament – and now the BBC have announced their punditry line-up.
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      Who are the BBC pundits?
      Gary Lineker will lead the TV team broadcasting the action, alongside Gabby Logan as presenters.
      Gary Lineker will be presenting the tournament alongside Gabby LoganCredit: Getty
      Alan Shearer will join the pair in the studio along with ex-England stars Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards and Jermaine Jenas.
      Alex Scott will also join the team alongside the likes of Danny Gabbidon, Ashley Williams and Liverpool legend Ian Rush, who is representing Wales.
      Premier League legend Vincent Kompany, who currently manages Burnley, will also be in Qatar with the BBC alongside his former Man City teammate Pablo Zabaleta.
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      Chelsea icon Didier Drogba will be part of the team also, although his Ivory Coast are not at the competition.
      Former France women’s star Laura Georges will be heading to the 2022 World Cup with the BBC also.
      The line-up is complete with the additions of Jurgen Klinsmann, former USMNT manager, Mark Schwarzer and Gilberto Silva. More

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      Hasim Rahman vs Greg Hardy: Misfits Boxing 3 fight card and live stream guide, KSI revealing next opponent TONIGHT

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      BOXER Hasim Rahman Jr faces late replacement Greg Hardy in the Misfits Boxing 3 main event tonight after Vitor Belfort withdrew.Hardy is a former UFC heavyweight and replaces fellow MMA star Belfort for the big bout in Texas – with the card also set to witness KSI announcing his next opponent.
      How the big card is shaping up
      Second generation star Rahman Jr, 31, has a pro boxing record of 12-1.
      He was set to face Jake Paul earlier this year in September.
      Though a dispute over the weight for the fight meant it was called off at late notice.
      YouTube sensations King Kenny and Deen the Great are also on a STACKED bill in the US.
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      When is Misfits Boxing 3?
      Misfits Boxing 3 takes place TONIGHT – Saturday, November 19.
      The Moody Center in Austin, Texas, plays host.
      What live stream and TV channel is Misfits Boxing 3 on?
      Misfits Boxing 3 will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      DAZN costs £7.99 per month for subscribers.
      Vitor Belfort – who beat Holyfield last year – is off the card
      What is the Misfits Boxing 3 fight card?
      Hasim Rahman Jr vs Greg Hardy
      Josh Brueckner vs Chase DeMoor
      King Kenny vs DK Money
      Deen The Great vs Walid Sharks
      Minikon vs Nick Joseph
      Fangs vs 6ar6ie6
      Brandon Buckingham vs Ice Poseidon
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      What is Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s net worth?

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      GIANNI INFANTINO has been the face of Fifa since winning the presidency back in 2016.Replacing disgraced Sepp Blatter, who was in charge when Qatar were named as the host nation for the 2022 World Cup, Infantino has been in the role for six years.
      FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President Vittorio Montagliani pictured with the World CupCredit: EPA
      Despite being born in Switzerland, Infantino considers himself Italian, he became the first Italian to be named as Fifa president.
      The 52-year-old is a prominent figure in football and one of the key decision-makers when it comes to the World Cup.
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      Who is Fifa president Gianni Infantino?
      Born in Switzerland, Infantino had Italian parents and has four siblings.
      He studied law at university and worked as Secretary General of the International Center for Sports Studies in Neuchatel, utilising his language skills as he is fluent in Italian, English, French and German.
      The now- Fifa president worked a Uefa in 2000 and worked his way up over nine years before being promoted to Secretary General.
      He is most notable for introducing Video Assistant Referee to football and has plans to expand the World Cup in the future to allow up to 40 teams in the tournament.
      He was elected as president in 2016 and re-elected in 2019.
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      What is his net worth?
      His predecessor Blatter was widely reported to be earning £2.2million-a-year but once Infantino was named president, he took a pay-cut.
      The Italian earns £1.16m-a-year and refused to take a bonus payment in his first year as president.
      His net worth is widely reported to be $1.5m, around £1.3m, as the Fifa president also has all expenses paid for by the footballing organisation alongside a chauffeured car and paid lodgings.

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      World Cup 2022 – Group F fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels

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      THE World Cup gets underway in a matter of days and SunSport have been taking a look at what we can expect from each group.The group could prove to be one of the most competitive in the whole tournament.
      Roberto Martinez’s Belgium are one of the favourites for Group FCredit: EPA
      Luka Modric’s Croatia will be looking to go one better than 2018, where they reached the final.Credit: Reuters
      It all kicks off when Morocco face Croatia while Belgium will look to defeat Alphonso Davies’ Canada on the same day.
      The final match of the group could prove to be one of the biggest of the group stages, with Belgium and Croatia coming head to head in what could be the match which decides who finishes top of the group at the World Cup.
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      Group F teams

      Belgium
      Croatia
      Canada
      Morocco

      Group F fixtures
      Wednesday, November 23

      Morocco vs Croatia (10am)
      Belgium vs Canada (7pm)

      Sunday, November 27

      Belgium vs Morocco (1pm)
      Croatia vs Canada (4pm)

      Thursday, December 1

      Croatia vs Belgium (3pm)
      Canada vs Morocco (3pm)

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      What TV channel are they on?

      Morocco vs Croatia (ITV)
      Belgium vs Canada (BBC One)
      Belgium vs Morocco (BBC One)
      Croatia vs Canada (BBC One)
      Croatia vs Belgium (BBC One)
      Canada vs Morocco (BBC Two)

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      World Cup 2022 – Group E fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels for Germany, Spain, Japan and Costa Rica

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      IN the lead up to Qatar, SunSport have been taking a look at what we can expect from each World Cup Group.Group E particularly draws the eye with European heavyweights Germany and Spain battling it out.
      Neither country quite reached the heights predicted of them in the 2018 World Cup.
      After being crowned Champions in 2014, Germany crashed out at the group stages in 2018Credit: EPA
      2010 Champions Spain also underperformed, losing to hosts Russia on penalties in the Round of 16.Credit: Getty – Contributor
      However, with an array of talented players in their armoury, both teams have the potential to go all the way this time round.
      To add to the drama, Costa Rica and Japan will be planning to upset in Group E.
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      Which countries are in Group E?

      Germany
      Spain
      Costa Rica
      Japan

      Group E fixtures
      Wednesday November 23

      Germany vs Japan (1pm) ITV
      Spain vs Costa Rica (4pm) ITV

      Sunday November 27

      Japan vs Costa Rica (10am) ITV
      Spain vs Germany (7pm) BBC One

      Thursday 1st December

      Japan vs Spain (7pm) – ITV
      Costa Rica vs Germany (7pm) ITV

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      What TV channel are the games on?

      Germany vs Japan – ITV
      Spain vs Costa Rica – ITV
      Japan vs Costa Rica – ITV
      Spain vs Germany – BBC One
      Japan vs Spain – ITV
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      Group D fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels for France, Denmark, Tunisia and Australia

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      WITH the World Cup just around the corner, SunSport have been looking at France’s competition in Group D.The reigning Champions will be hoping to make it two in a row in Qatar.
      France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final to lift the trophyCredit: AP
      Denmark reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020, where they were knocked out by England 2-1Credit: AFP
      Despite being favourites to win the group, all three other nations will be eyeing up a place in the Round of 16.
      Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark might be the biggest challenge to Didier Deschamps’ side.
      The Danish have already got the taste for victory against France, beating them twice in the Nations league over the summer.
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      Which countries are in Group D?

      France
      Denmark
      Tunisia
      Australia

      Group D fixtures
      Tuesday November 22

      Denmark vs Tunisia (1pm)
      France vs Australia (7pm)

      Saturday November 26

      Tunisia vs Australia (10am)
      France vs Denmark (4pm)

      Wednesday November 30

      Tunisia vs France (3pm)
      Australia vs Denmark (3pm)

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      What TV channel are the games on?

      Denmark vs Tunisia (ITV)
      France vs Australia (BBC One)
      Tunisia vs Australia (BBC One)
      France vs Denmark (ITV)
      Tunisia vs France (BBC One)
      Australia vs Denmark (BBC One) More

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      World Cup 2022: Group C fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels for Argentina, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia

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      THE World Cup is upon us and SunSport have been taking a look at two-time Champions’ Argentina’s competition in Group C.After falling at the final hurdle in 2014, Lionel Messi will know that this is likely to be his last chance at World Cup glory.
      Despite Messi winning the Golden Ball award, Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in the 2014 World Cup finalCredit: PA
      This is likely to be Robert Lewandowski’s last World Cup at the age of 34Credit: Reuters
      South-American rivals Mexico, stand in their way in Group C.
      Whilst Robert Lewandowski’s Poland and Saudi Arabia make up the rest of the pack.
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      Who is in Group C?

      Argentina
      Saudi Arabia
      Mexico
      Poland

      Group C fixtures
      Tuesday November 22

      Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (10am)
      Mexico vs Poland (4pm)

      Saturday November 26

      Poland vs Saudi Arabia (1pm)
      Argentina Mexico (7pm)

      Wednesday November 30

      Poland vs Argentina (7pm)
      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (7pm)

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      What TV channel are they on?

      Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (ITV)
      Mexico vs Poland (BBC One)
      Poland vs Saudi Arabia (ITV)
      Argentina vs Mexico (ITV)
      Poland vs Argentina (BBC One)
      Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (BBC One) More

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      World Cup 2022 – Group B fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels for England, Iran, USA and Wales

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      WITH the World Cup just around the corner, we’ve been taking a look at England’s competition in Group B.When the draw was announced, many England fans let out a sigh of relief, with no other team ranking inside the top 15.
      Last time England played USA at the World Cup was in the 2010 group stage, and the match finished 1-1Credit: Getty
      This is the first time Wales have qualified for the World Cup since 1958Credit: Reuters
      However, with the tournament fast approaching, nerves will be creeping into Three Lions supporters.
      Gareth Southgate’s first test is against Iran, the highest ranked side in Asia.
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      Group B teams

      England
      Iran
      USA
      Wales

      Group B fixtures
      Monday November 21

      England vs Iran (1pm)
      USA vs Wales (7pm)

      Friday November 25

      Wales vs Iran (10am)
      England vs USA (7pm)

      Tuesday November 29

      Iran vs USA (7pm)
      Wales vs England (7pm)

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      What TV channel are they on?

      England vs Iran (BBC One)
      USA vs Wales (ITV)
      Wales vs Iran (BBC One)
      England vs USA (ITV)
      Iran vs USA (BBC One)
      Wales vs England (BBC One)

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