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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
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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)
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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)
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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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      Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend Hannah Atkins and how long has she been dating the Liverpool star?

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      TRENT Alexander-Arnold hasn’t quite hit the heights of last season, coming under criticism from fans after a poor start to Liverpool’s campaign.However, the England star’s love life seems to be on the up, dating partner Hannah Atkins.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is part of the England squad in QatarCredit: AFP
      Liverpool have had a difficult start to the Premier League season, sitting in sixth place, 15 points behind leaders ArsenalCredit: The Times
      Alexander-Arnold hasn’t always been top of Gareth Southgate’s list, only making 17 appearances for the national side.
      However, with injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell, the Liverpool right-back looks set to play an important role at the World Cup.
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      Who is Trent Alexander’s girlfriend Hannah Atkins?
      Hannah Atkins keeps her personal life under wraps, even opting for a private account on Instagram.
      Alexander-Arnold is also yet to confirm that they are dating, choosing to focus on football when using social media.
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      However, the pair were pictured together in Ibiza this summer, enjoying a romantic getaway.
      They were also spotted having lunch last year in Cheshire, following an injury to the Liverpool star that kept him out of Gareth the squad for the Euros.
      How long have they been dating?
      It is tough to put a timeline on the couple’s relationship. However, they have been snapped together since 2020.
      Alexander-Arnold was also rumoured to be dating Dua Lipa last year.
      However, he soon quashed the story, labelling it the ‘strangest gossip’ he has ever heard about himself on a podcast with fellow Liverpool full-back, Andy Robertson.
      Alexander-Arnold was rumoured to be dating pop star Dua Lipa last yearCredit: Getty
      Trent-Alexander Arnold has no children, unlike team-mates Declan Rice and Phil Foden.
      With no wedding plans on the horizon yet, the Liverpool star looks to be focusing on his football.
      And when he’s not playing, he has Hannah Atkins to keep him company. More

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      Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and how long has she been dating the Arsenal star?

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      BUKAYO Saka has become one of England’s brightest prospects in recent years, and is likely to be key to Gareth Southgate’s World Cup plans.The Arsenal star appears to have some further support off the pitch too, dating long-term partner Tolami Benson.
      Tolami Benson on her InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson?
      Tolami Benson is 22-years of age, making her one year older than Bukayo Saka.
      Benson, who has 6,000 Instagram followers, is regularly spotted on social media relaxing on holiday, sometimes with the Arsenal ace by her side.
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      She is also quite the Gunners fan, posting pictures of herself in the shirt as well as following the club on Instagram.
      Tolami Benson wears an Arsenal jersey on her InstagramCredit: Instagram
      How long have they been dating?
      The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.
      They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.
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      Dating rumours started when Benson posted a picture with someone in a mask last year.
      Tolami Benson on Instagram, with who fans believe is Bukayo SakaCredit: Instagram
      Their romance was later uncovered by fans in February, when the pair shared individual photos of themselves on a yacht in Dubai.
      However, neither are yet to actually confirm their relationship. More