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      World Cup 2022 – Switzerland vs Cameroon: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time for Group G opener

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      SWITZERLAND open up their 2022 Qatar World Cup campaign against African giants Cameroon.The Swiss scraped through the 2018 group stages finishing runners up to five-time champions Brazil.
      Granit Xhaka was unable to guide the Swiss through the last 16 in the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Cameroon’s last World Cup game was a 3-1 defeat to Brazil in 2014Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Only to be sent home by Swedish attacker Emil Forsberg’s 66th minute deflected effort in the round of 16.
      But Granit Xhaka and co will be determined to not let lightning doesn’t strike twice despite them being paired in the same group with Brazil once again.
      However, their first encounter against serial AFCON winners Cameroon could be a tough one as they’ll be hungry to make up for not being involved in the Russian World Cup edition.

      What time does Switzerland vs Cameroon kick off?

      Switzerland’s opening clash with Cameroon will take place on Thursday, November 24.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
      Al Wakrah Sports Complex in Al Wakrah, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host around 40,000 spectators.
      This will be the first time these two countries encounter each other competitively.

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

      Switzerland vs Cameroon will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
      The ITV hub is available to download onto your mobile or proffered tablet device.

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      Can I watch Switzerland vs Cameroon for FREE?
      Yes! Switzerland’s first 2022 World Cup clash against Cameroon is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Why is Thomas Meunier wearing a mask for Belgium at the World Cup 2022?

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      BELGIUM are back at the World Cup and hoping to go further than the semi-finals this time. As usual, they have a squad stacked with plenty of talent from big teams all over the world.
      Thomas Meunier was seen wearing a mask in Belgium’s clash with CanadaCredit: Reuters
      And one of their players is Borussia Dortmund star Thomas Meunier.
      The defender came on in the Red Devils’ clash with Canada and was seen wearing a mask.
      Players such as Fernando Torres, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Antonio Rudiger have all worn face masks before.
      And Tottenham star Heung-min Son will also be wearing one this World Cup. So why is Meunier donning one?
      Why is Thomas Meunier wearing a mask?
      Meunier suffered a fractured cheekbone in Dortmund’s clash with Hannover 96 earlier this season.
      The right-back had to undergo surgery on the injury, which caused him to miss weeks of football.
      But Dortmund revelled surgery was a success and that Meunier would be part of Belgium’s World Cup squad.
      He started on the bench for Belgium in their clash against Canada, but came on in the second half.
      South Korea star Son will wear a mask when he steps onto the field to play Uruguay on Thursday afternoon.
      Son also suffered a fracture in his face, more specifically around the eye socket, while playing for Tottenham in the Champions League.
      Footballers often wear protective masks when they sustain face injuries.
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      Who is Belgium vs Canada World Cup referee Janny Sikazwe, and did he blow full time early at an AFCON game?

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      ZAMBIAN referee Janny Sikazwe has a reputation as one of the best in Africa – but what he did at the Africa Cup of Nations was bizarre.Sikazwe has been appointed to officiate Belgium vs Canada at the winter World Cup in Qatar.
      Sikazwe angered the Tunisian bench with his handling of the AFCON clashCredit: Reuters
      But after becoming a worldwide story due to farcical scenes in the match between Tunisia and Mali at AFCON, all eyes will be on the Zambian to see what he does next.Who is Janny Sikazwe?
      A familiar face to fans of African football over the past decade, Sikazwe was born in Kapiri Mposhi in 1979.
      After receiving his Fifa licence in 2010, he first progressed through international youth matches before taking charge of African Cup of Nations qualifiers in 2012.
      Since then he has moved up the ranks and has a reputation for being a leniant ref who likes the game to flow.
      But controversy reigned when Sikazwe took charge of the 2016 Club World Cup Final between Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers.
      When Sergio Ramos brought down an opponent having already been booked, the Zambian reached for a second yellow card and called the Galacticos captain over.
      Averaging just over 3 cards per game, the Zambian ref is one of the most statistically lenient in RussiaCredit: AFP – Getty
      But he then put his hand back in his pocket and bizarrely chose not to send Ramos off.
      Sikazwe subsequently said the decision was down to miscommunication and as he misheard his assistant over his earpiece, thinking he had called for a card when he actually said “foul, no card”.
      He officiated two games at the 2018 World Cup – Belgium v Panama and Japan v Poland. – but was the subject of more controversy later that year.
      Sikazwe was temporarily suspended on suspicion of corruption after his handling of an African Champions League match between Esperance and Primiero Agosto.
      He gave a controversial penalty for Esperance before ruling out a goal for their opponents due to a perceived foul on the keeper.
      The suspension by CAF was imposed in November 2018 but lifted just three months later by FIFA.
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      What happened in Tunisia vs Mali?
      Security were forced to race on to the pitch to protect the referee after a series of outrageous blunders during Mali’s 1-0 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations.
      Sikazwe endured an horrific afternoon as he gave two controversial penalties, a questionable red card and TWICE ended the game early.
      He first awarded a penalty early in the second half after Ellyes Skhiri was deemed to have blocked Boubakar Kouyate’s shot with his arm.
      Sikazwe awarded another penalty with just 15 minutes on the clock after Wahbi Khazri’s shot smacked into Moussa Djenepo’s hand.
      The ref originally missed the handball and needed VAR to bail him out.
      The match between Mali and Tunisia ended in farce after the ref blew for time earlyCredit: Sky Sports
      Incredibly, Sikazwe then blew for full time on just 85 MINUTES – before enraged Tunisia officials pointed out his simply bizarre error.
      Sikazwe then sent off sub El Bilal Toure two minutes later for a slightly late challenge which was worthy of a yellow card at worst.
      He was instructed by VAR to look at it again, but after a glance at the pitchside video screen, he stuck by his decision.
      And to make matters worse, he then called for the end of the game early AGAIN.
      The players left the field and it did for a time look like play could resume, but eventually Tunisia failed to materialise giving Mali their 1-0 win.
      What has he said about the incident?
      The Zambian referee claimed to have heard from somebody that the match
      Sikazwe said: “I reached the point where I could start hearing some noise and I thought someone was communicating with me and people were telling me ‘no you ended the match’. It was a very strange situation.
      “I was going through my head to find who told me to end the match. Maybe I was talking to myself, I don’t know. That is how bad the situation was.”
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      Who is Tyler Adams’ girlfriend, Sarah Schmidt?

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      TYLER Adams is a professional soccer player who represents the United States. When Tyler is not on the field, he can often be found spending time with his girlfriend, and now fans want to know more about her.
      Tyler Adams is dating Sarah SchmidtCredit: Instagram / Sarah Schmidt
      Who is Tyler Adams’ girlfriend, Sarah Schmidt?
      Tyler Adams is currently in a relationship with Sarah Schmidt.
      While little information is available on her career, she often posts about her travels and relationship on Instagram to thousands of followers.
      “There’s nothing better than watching you do what you love,” she captioned a cute picture of her and her superstar boyfriend.
      ” I can’t wait to see everything you do in this next chapter. Always your #1 fan.”
      Tyle also posts pictures of his girl on his own social media accounts and recently posted a cute tribute for her birthday.
      “Happy birthday to my favorite human being, doing life with you gets better everyday,” he wrote on November 22, 2022.
      “Lucky to spend the best moments in life by your side. Love you more than you’ll ever know.”
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      At this time, it is unclear how long the pair have been dating but they went Insta-official in June 2019.
      What is Tyler Adams’ net worth?
      Tyler is only 23 years old but is already making a name for himself in the soccer community.
      Along with playing for the Premier League club Leeds United, he also serves as the captain of the United States national team.
      Due to his soccer success, he has been able to amass a fortune over the years.
      Tyler Adams is a member of Team USACredit: Getty
      While his exact net worth is unclear, it is reportedly between $3million and $5million.
      This estimate comes from his soccer salary as well as sponsorship deals with companies like Nike.
      In July 2022, Tyler signed a five-year contract with Leeds United worth over $17.5million, according to ESPN.
      What teams have Tyler Adams played for?
      Tyler’s professional career dates back to 2014 when he joined the United States Soccer Residency program at IMG Academy.
      He then went on to play for the United States men’s national under-17 soccer team as well as the under-20 team.
      Tyler has also been seen playing with the New York Red Bulls, RB Leipzig, and now Leeds United. More

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      Dillian Whyte vs Jermaine Franklin: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for big heavyweight clash

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      DILLIAN WHYTE returns to the boxing ring this weekend in a clash with undefeated American Jermaine Franklin. Whyte has been out of action since his destructive knockout loss to Tyson Fury earlier this year at Wembley Stadium.
      Dillian Whyte returns to the ring in a clash against American Jermaine FranklinCredit: AP
      Jermaine Franklin is 21-0 as a professional boxer
      The Body Snatcher was stopped in the sixth round of his clash with the Gypsy King, who retained his WBC heavyweight title.
      But now Whyte, who is still looking for world honours, is back in a competitive bout against 21-0 Franklin.
      Franklin has wins over Jerry Forrest, Pavel Sour and Rydell Booker on his CV.
      But his duel with Whyte will be his biggest step-up yet, and you can certainly expect some heavy duty action on the night.
      When is Whyte vs Franklin?

      Whyte’s big clash with Franklin will take place on Saturday, November 26.
      The event will be held at Wembley Arena in London.
      Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get underway from around 10pm UK time.
      The undercard action will get going from 7pm.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Whyte vs Franklin will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Fabio Wardley returns to action in a British heavyweight title fight against Nathan Gorman.
      Craig Richards and Sandy Ryan are also on the card.

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      What has been said?
      “I can’t wait to get into the ring and show the world that when push comes to shove I can get right back up in Wembley and remind everyone why I was WBC number one for over four years,” Whyte said.
      “As an undefeated Heavyweight, Franklin is a dangerous guy but I’m going to teach him quite a few lessons at the OVO on November 26. Most importantly, I’m going to teach him how to lose.”
      “I’m super hyped to fight in the UK,” said Franklin. “They love boxing and I plan on making a statement when I beat Dillian.
      “I want them to be loud and love my boxing style and have them embrace me as the people’s champ. The world will see the real Jermaine Franklin Jr.”
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      Who is Brazil vs Serbia referee Alireza Faghani at World Cup 2022?

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      IRANIAN referee Alireza Faghani is one of the most respected referees in the world.He was in charge of England’s World Cup third-place playoff against Belgium in 2018 and now he is in the middle for Brazil vs Serbia in the group stages for 2022’s edition.
      Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has not shirked the big decisionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Who is Alireza Faghani?
      The son of a referee, Faghani spent seven seasons in the Persian Gulf Pro League before making the jump to internationals.
      Originally a player in the lower Iranian leagues, he became a ref and joined the Fifa-elite list just one year after making his top-flight debut.
      With VAR being used for the first time in 2018, you may remember Faghani from the Confederations Cup where he failed to give Chile a penalty and refused to view the TV monitor.
      In his career the Iranian has been in charge for the finals of the 2014 AFC Champions League, 2015 AFC Asian Cup, 2015 Club World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
      Faghani is also registered in the Indonesian League and takes charge of domestic games in the top flight.
      Expect to see plenty of cards in the games that the Iranian takes charge of in Russia – he dishes out an average of 4.40 per match.
      Has he officiated at the World Cup before?
      Faghani was at the 2014 World Cup – and was named as a fourth official for the opener between Brazil and Croatia.
      He’s also been on the big stage at the Olympics and numerous AFC Cup finals around the continent.
      But in 2018 he has already been given some of the biggest games, such as Germany vs Mexico, Serbia vs Brazil and France vs Argentina.
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      Who is Portugal vs Ghana referee Ismail Elfath at World Cup 2022?

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      THE biggest tournament in world football is about to get underway, and referee Ismail Elfath is set to be in the thick of it.Elfath is the only American referee boarding the plane to Qatar, and will be a part of a large group of officials managing the games – and he takes charge of Portugal vs Ghana in the first round of group games.
      Ismail Elfath has been selected to referee at this year’s World CupCredit: Reuters
      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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      Who is the Uruguay vs South Korea referee Clement Turpin at Word Cup 2022?

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      THERE will be a familiar face in the middle for Uruguay’s opening World Cup game against South Korea.Clement Turpin is a hugely experienced referee and was in charge for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid last season.
      Turpin is only 39 but has over 10 years’ experienceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Clement Turpin?
      Turpin is one of the most experienced whistlers heading to this summer’s tournament.
      The Frenchman began in the National league in 2006, taking just two years to reach Ligue 1 and the highest rung in the domestic ladder.
      In 2010 he was given Fifa listed status, meaning he could branch out into Europe.
      Since then he has reffed in 2014 and 2018 World Cup qualifiers and was in the middle during Euro 2016 in his home country.
      Turpin was in the middle for last month’s Europa League finalCredit: PA
      You may recognise Turpin from the Europa League final in Gdansk last year, where he was ably assisted by Jérôme Brisard and Benjamin Pages.
      Those two assistants have worked with the Frenchman for years.
      Ahead of the 2021 match between Man Utd and Villarreal he said: “I feel very proud.
      “Not only for myself, but also for my assistants, who have accompanied me for a number of years, and for all referees in France.
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      “I never said to myself that I would referee a European final one day.
      “From the start, I preferred to set myself small targets and challenges along the way.
      “I’ve never had a particular role model as a referee, but I’ve watched other referees and taken little bits of what they do and incorporated them into my own refereeing.”
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