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      How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s BOMBSHELL full interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV TODAY for FREE

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has sat down with Piers Morgan in an explosive interview, discussing his situation at Manchester United and it will be aired for FREE, TODAY.The Portugal star did not hold back when asked about Erik ten Hag and the higher ups at Old Trafford, stating that he believes the club have betrayed him.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has sat down with Piers Morgan to deliver a two-part exclusive interview
      It could put an end to his time in Manchester, but the 37-year-old is not going to go out quietly if these are his final months in the Premier League.
      While the full video is not yet out, we have all the details on when it will be released and how you can watch the unmissable interview.

      How to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s bombshell interview?

      The interview will be available to watch on Morgan’s show ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’.
      This will be on TalkTV, which is available on television in the United Kingdom.
      Talk TV is available on Sky 526, Virgin Media 606, Freeview 237, Freesat 217 and Sky Glass 508
      You can also stream via the TalkTV app, which his available for download on your mobile and tablet devices for FREE.
      Alternatively, you can watch online on the TalkTV website, also free of charge.

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      When is the Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan interview?
      The interview will be a 90 minute viewing as Ronaldo sits down with Morgan to discuss all things Man United.
      There will be two parts to the interview as Ronaldo delivers his honest verdict on his second spell at the club.

      Ronaldo will sit down with Morgan and the first part is being released on Wednesday, November 16 at 8pm UK time.
      The second and final part will be released on Thursday, November 17 at 8pm UK time. More

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      How much does the World Cup trophy cost?

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      THE FIFA World Cup is one of the most-viewed sports events in the world being the best football festival celebrated across the globe.The winner out of 32 teams gets to lift the prestigious World Cup trophy.
      The current FIFA World Cup trophy was first used in Germany 1974
      What is the World Cup trophy called?
      The current trophy is called the Fifa World Cup Trophy.
      Before FIFA awarded teams with a different trophy called the Jules Rimet trophy.
      It was named after the FIFA President who founded the tournament back in 1929.
      However, in 1974, FIFA created this new gold trophy and was first lifted by Germany as World Cup winners against The Netherlands.
      West Germany scored two goals thanks to Paul Breitner’s penalty and a goal from Gerhard Muller.
      These goals helped make a comeback against The Netherlands who had a penalty scored by Johan Neeskens in the second minute of the final.
      It has been lifted by many great footballers such as Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro among many others and weighs in at a hefty 6.2kg.
      FIFA’s regulations now state that the trophy, unlike its predecessor, cannot be won outright, with the winners of the tournament receiving a bronze replica.
      How much gold is in the World Cup trophy?
      Solid gold, the trophy depicts two figures holding up the world.
      With the base removed, it still weighs over 5kg and the gold is 18-carat.
      It was designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga and beat competition from 53 other submissions.
      How much does the World Cup trophy cost?
      When it was first created, the trophy cost around $50,000.
      However, over time its value increased and is now estimated to cost around $20million.
      Where is the original World Cup trophy?
      As we said before, the original was called the Jules Rimet Trophy and was used between 1930 and 1970.
      Before 1946, it was called Victory, however, the name changed in honour of Jules Rimet.
      Famously stolen in 1966 and then found by Pickles the dog, Bobby Moore lifted the trophy in England’s only World Cup triumph.
      Rimet had stipulated before his death that if a team won the tournament three times they could keep the gong – and Brazil managed to achieve that feat in 1970.
      Sadly the trophy was stolen again in 1983 and it is widely believed that the thieves melted it down. More

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      What football team is Prince William supporting at the World Cup 2022?

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      PRINCE William has been a fan of sport all of his life and has attended numerous big events over the years.The Prince of Wales has been present for huge rugby matches, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, has been known to attend Wimbledon finals and big events during the 2012 London Olympics.
      Prince William is regularly spotted at matches at Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      But his true sporting passion lies with football.
      He is a FA president and regularly attends England matches.
      And this winter he’ll be watching on as the FIFA World Cup returns in Qatar.
      But who will the heir to the throne be supporting?
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      Who is Prince William supporting at the World Cup?
      Prince William has joked he is supporting both England and Wales in their World Cup 2022 campaigns.
      However, he gave the England team a send off before they headed off to Qatar, telling them: “The rest of the country is behind you, we are all rooting for you. Enjoy it.”
      But as his royal title is the Prince of Wales, his words have caused a bit of controversy, mostly with Welsh actor Michael Sheen.
      Sheen tweeted: “He (Prince William) can, of course, support whoever he likes and as President of the FA his role makes visit understandable – but surely he sees holding the title Prince of Wales at the same time is entirely inappropriate? Not a shred of embarrassment? Or sensitivity to the problem here?”
      Prince William has also said: “I’m telling everyone I’m supporting both, definitely. I can’t lose.
      “I’ve supported England since I’ve been quite small. But I support Welsh rugby and that’s my way of doing it.
      “I happily support Wales over England in the rugby so I’ve got to be able to play carefully with my affiliations.
      “I worry otherwise if I suddenly drop England to support Wales then that doesn’t look right for the sport either. So I can’t do that.”
      Prince William was at Aston Villa’s playoff victory against Derby County, where he watched the game with former striker John CarewCredit: Reuters
      What club does Prince William support?
      You would be wrong in thinking that William supports the team his dad, King Charles, does.
      Charles supports Burnley. But when William was younger, he decided to go a different route.
      William supports Aston Villa and has been present at plenty of their games over the past two decades.
      Explaining his reasoning for supporting Villa, he said that he didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of schoolmates who all chose to support Manchester United or Chelsea.
      Prince William said: “A long time ago at school I got into football big time. I was looking around for clubs.
      “All my friends at school were either Manchester United fans or Chelsea fans and I didn’t want to follow the run of the mill teams.
      “I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments.
      “Aston Villa’s always had a great history. I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000. Sadly, Villa went on to lose to Chelsea.
      “It was fantastic, I sat with all the fans with my red beanie on, and I sat with all the Brummie fans and had a great time.
      “It was the atmosphere, the camaraderie and I really felt that there was something I could connect with.
      “People like Paul Merson were playing and I thought if people like him can play as well as he does, knowing the struggles he was under at the time…this is a club I can support.
      “I was also born in ‘82, the year we won the (European) Cup, so I feel the history and pedigree around Villa has always been quite close to me.”
      Prince William supported Wales during the 2015 Rugby World Cup when they beat England at TwickenhamCredit: Getty
      Which international rugby team does William support?
      When it comes to the oval ball, the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge backs Wales.
      He is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union and is regularly seen at major international fixtures.
      During the 2015 Rugby World Cup, when England and Wales played each other in the same pool, he was wearing a red Welsh jersey at Twickenham, while Harry wore a white English shirt.
      Wales won the match 28-25 and the Red Rose were dumped out of their home World Cup a few days later.
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      What are the lyrics to Ghana’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      AFTER failing to qualify in 2018, Ghana are back and mean business under new manager Otto Addo.The heartbreak of 2010 may not have healed quite yet. But the West African side have the chance to get their revenge over Uruguay in Group H.
      Ghana beat Nigeria on away goals to qualify for QatarCredit: AFP
      Ghana held 2014 World Cup champions Germany to their only draw of the tournamentCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The squad is packed with Premier League experience, including Arsenal’s Thomas Partey, right-back Tariq Lamptey, Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Salisu of Southampton.
      The Black Stars also have a fit and firing centre-forward in the shape of Inaki Williams, who has five goals for Atletico Bilbao so far this season.
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      What are the lyrics to Ghana’s national anthem?
      To get the emotions stirring, the players will sing ‘God Bless our Homeland of Ghana’ before kick-off in Qatar.
      The anthem, adopted in 1957, goes as follows:
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      Verse 1
      God bless our homeland GhanaAnd make our nation great and strong,Bold to defend foreverThe cause of Freedom and of Right;Fill our hearts with true humility,Make us cherish fearless honesty,And help us to resist oppressors’ ruleWith all our will and might for evermore.
      Verse 2
      Hail to thy name, O Ghana,To thee we make our solemn vow:Steadfast to build togetherA nation strong in Unity;With our gifts of mind and strength of arm,Whether night or day, in mist or storm,In every need, whatever the call may be,To serve thee, Ghana, now and for evermore.

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      Verse 3
      Raise high the flag of Ghanaand one with Africa advance;Black star of hope and honourTo all who thirst for liberty;Where the banner of Ghana freely flies,May the way to freedom truly lie;Arise, arise, O sons of Ghana land,And under God march on for evermore! More

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      What are the lyrics to South Korea’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      SOUTH KOREA travel to Qatar for their tenth consecutive World Cup, more than any other Asian country.Fans will have fond memories of 2002, where the Taeguk Warriors reached the semi-finals in their home tournament, accompanied by their famous national anthem.
      South Korea beat Spain to reach the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup where they lost 1-0 to GermanyCredit: AFP
      South Korea finished second in their group to qualify for QatarCredit: Reuters
      The Aegukga, translated as ‘The Patriotic Song’, was adopted in 1948, the year the country was founded. However, its lyrics date back to the 1890s.
      The anthem was originally set to the popular Scottish song ‘Auld Lang Syne’, before composer Ahn Eak-tai created its own melody.
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      What are the lyrics to South Korea’s national anthem?
      Aegukga is thought to mean ‘the song to wake up the mind to love the country’. You can’t say it’s not patriotic!
      It’s lyrics reference the country’s nature, mentioning South Korea’s famous Namsan Mountain in Seoul.
      Here’s how it goes:
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      Verse 1
      Until the East Sea’s waves are dry, Mt. Paekdu worn away,God watch over our land forever, our Korea manse.
      Verse 2
      Rose of Sharon, thousand miles of range and river land;Guarded by her people, ever may Korea stand.
      Verse 3
      Like that Mt. Namsan armoured pine, standing on duty still,wind or frost, unchanging ever, be our resolute will.

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      Verse 4
      In autumn’s arching evening sky, crystal and cloudless blue;be the radiant moon our spirit, steadfast, single and true.
      Verse 5
      With such a will, such a spirit, loyalty, heart and hand,Let us love, come grief, come gladness, this our beloved land. More

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      What are the lyrics to Uruguay’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      TWO-TIME World Cup champions Uruguay travel to Qatar with the aim of topping group H.Portugal look to be their main competitors. However, Ghana are also seeking revenge following their dramatic penalty shootout defeat in 2010.
      Luis Suarez is set to play in his fourth World CupCredit: EPA
      Diego Alonso joined the Uruguay national team in 2020 after being sacked by David Beckham’s Inter MiamiCredit: Reuters
      Newly appointed manager Diego Alonso finished third in his qualification group, ensuring their place at this winter’s tournament.
      However, they did struggle against rivals Brazil and Argentina, losing all four games they played against them.
      In Qatar, Alonso looks set to rely on the versatile Federico Valverde and Tottenham star Rodrigo Bentancur to help pull the strings from midfield.
      Old school veterans Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are expected to lead the line once more for their country.
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      What are the lyrics to Uruguay’s national anthem?
      Himno Nacional de Uruguay is the longest national anthem of all the countries competing at the tournament, made up of 105 bars.
      However, a far shorter version will be performed before matches.
      Its lyrics were written by Francisco Acuña de Figueroa in 1833 and has been the official anthem ever since.
      Figueroa was also the author of the lyrics to Paraguay’s national anthem.
      Uruguay won the first ever World Cup in 1930Credit: EMPICS Sport
      Here’s how the age-old piece goes:
      Verse 1
      Easterners, the Fatherland or the grave!Liberty or with glory we die!It is the vow that the soul pronounces,and which, heroically we will fulfill!It is the vow that the soul pronounces,and which, heroically we will fulfill!Which we will fulfill!We will fulfill! We will fulfill
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      Verse 2
      Liberty, Liberty, Easterners!This cry saved the fatherland.Which her brave warriors, in fierce battlesWith sublime enthusiasm filledFrom this sacred gift the glory we deservedTyrants: Tremble!Tyrants: Tremble!Liberty in combat we shall cry out!And dying, Freedom too!Liberty in combat we shall cry out!And dying, Freedom too!Freedom too!

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      What are the lyrics to Cameroon’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      RIGOBERT SONG has led his side to their eighth World Cup, with the Indomitable Lions keen to stamp their mark on Group G. Cameroon make up five African countries boarding the plane to Qatar and all-time top-scorer Samuel Eto’o has lofty ambitions for his nation.
      Ex-West Ham defender Rigobert Song played in four World Cups for CameroonCredit: EPA
      Cameroon beat Algeria 2-1 in the play-off final to book their place at the World CupCredit: AP
      Following their dramatic last gasp win against Algeria, booking their place at the tournament, Eto’o told the dressing room: “We go to Qatar to win the World Cup.”
      The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker, who is head of the Cameroonian Football Federation, went on to say: “We enter each match to win. The others don’t have the same magic as we do.”
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      What are the lyrics to Cameroon’s national anthem?
      To get them in the mood, Cameroon will sing their inspiring ‘O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers’ before games.
      The anthem, known widely as The Rallying Song, reflects the dreams and ambitions of the Cameroonian people.
      It was composed in 1928 and rapidly gained worldwide popularity. An English version was written in the 1960s.
      Here’s what it means:
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      Verse 1
      O Cameroon, cradle of our ancestors,Go, upright and protective of your freedom.Like a sun, your proud flag must beAn ardent symbol of faith and unity.May all your children, from North to SouthFrom East to West, be all love,May serving you be their only goalTo fulfil their duty always.
      Chorus
      Dear Fatherland, cherished land,You are our one and true happiness.Our joy and our lifeTo you, love and great honour.
      Verse 2
      You are the grave where our fathers sleep,The garden that our ancestors have cultivated.We work to make you prosperousOne fine day we will finally get there.Be Africa’s faithful childAnd always progress in peaceHoping that your young childrenWill love you without bounds forever.

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      What are the lyrics to Serbia’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      SERBIA have qualified for their second consecutive World Cup, and face five-time winners Brazil in their opening gambit.The journey to Qatar has been quite the story, beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in stoppage time to top their group.
      Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in stoppage time to book their place in Qatar, sending Portugal to the play-offsCredit: Reuters
      Serbia also won their Nations League groupCredit: AP
      The Eagles’ national anthem is an equally heroic tale. ‘Boze pravde’, meaning ‘God of Justice’, was put on hold when Serbia became a part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
      The anthem wouldn’t return for another 77 years, when citizens demanded their beloved anthem be reinstated following the dissolution of Yugoslavia.
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      What are the lyrics to Serbia’s national anthem?
      Boze pravde became official in 2006 when the country restored its independence.
      Here’s what the words mean in English:
      God of Justice; Thou who saved uswhen in deepest bondage cast,Hear Thy Serbian children’s voices,Be our help as in the past.
      With Thy mighty hand sustain us,Still our rugged pathway trace;God, our hope; protect and cherish,Serbian lands and Serbian race! More