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      World Cup 2022 – injured players to miss tournament: Chilwell, Pogba, Kante all OUT of Qatar competition, Messi a DOUBT

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      QATAR’s World Cup will see the most famous names in world football face off against each other over November and December.
      England will be hoping to bring home the trophy after reaching the semi-final stages in 2018 before suffering defeat to Croatia.
      France’s Paul Pogba will be sadly absent in QatarCredit: AFP
      The likes of Brazil, France, Spain and Germany will be standing in the way of Gareth Southgate’s men as the top-performing stars in football battle it out for international glory.
      However, there are set to be many noticeable absences as the tournament approaches.
      Here is a full list of absentees from Qatar, which SunSport will keep updated between now and November 20.
      Argentina
      AS Roma star Paulo Dybala could be set to miss the World Cup after suffering a freak injury against Lecce in October, with his boss Jose Mourinho, admitting: “The injury looks very bad. I’d say bad, but honestly after speaking with Paulo… I think very bad”.
      Things have gone from bad to worse for Argentina, with Lionel Messi now a doubt after suffering an achilles injury just weeks before the tournament.
      However, there is hope that he will return to action for PSG before the tournament and be fit for Qatar.
      Paulo Dybala will miss the World Cup with injury

      He could be joined on the sidelines by teammates Joaquin Correa, who is doubtful for the tournament due to a knee injury and veteran Angel Di Maria, who sustained a thigh problem.
      Australia
      The Socceroos will be likely be without Kye Rowles after he broke his foot, while Harry Southar was doubtful but is in line for a return for Stoke City before the tournament so could be called up.
      Belgium
      Alexis Saelemaekers is set to miss the tournament as the AC Milan star was ruled out for the remainder of 2022 after picking up a serious knee injury, seeing him out of action between six and eight weeks.
      Brazil
      Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo has been ruled out of the tournament also, suffering a long-term muscular injury after failing to nail down a starting spot during the beginning of his spell in England.
      Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo, on loan from Juventus, will miss the World Cup
      Cameroon
      As it stands, Cameroon have a fully fit squad going into the World Cup as they look to impress at the tournament.
      Canada
      The Canadians are without any injury concerns.
      Alphonso Davies received a bump to the head against Plzen in the Champions League, but recovered and returned to action for Bayern Munich with no long-term injury.
      Alphonso Davies will be going to the World Cup with CanadaCredit: AP
      Costa Rica
      The Central Americans go into the tournament also with a fully fit squad.
      Croatia
      Marcelo Brozovic has faced a spell out with injury but if thought to be fit enough for selection despite his hamstring issues.
      Denmark
      Andreas Christensen has faced three weeks on the sidelines for Barcelona with an ankle injury but should be back in time to travel to Qatar.
      Ecuador
      Joao Rojas has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, while teammates Gonzalo Plata and Robert Arbeloda are also doubtful.
      England
      Ben Chilwell will officially not be heading to Qatar due to sustaining a hamstring injury in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.
      Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith Rowe will be unavailable for selection after surgeries on shoulder and groin injuries respectively.
      Man City pair Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are likely to be out of the England squad after requiring surgery
      Reece James is expected to miss the tournament also, with Chelsea ruling their defender out for eight weeks.
      However, after being sent to Dubai for rehabilitation, the defender has admitted that he is refusing to give up on his dream of making the World Cup squad.
      England are also sweating over the fitness and availability of several other players.
      Firstly, Kyle Walker could miss the World Cup to Southgate’s blow but will hope to return in time while teammate John Stones has been absent for Man City with a hamstring injury.
      Ben Chilwell was helped off by medical staff against Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Rex
      The defender had struggled with an ACL injury in the past and was substituted in the dying minutes, appearing in some discomfort before leaving the stadium on crutches.
      England begin their World Cup campaign in under two weeks

      France
      Paul Pogba will miss out for France, it has been confirmed.
      The Juventus talisman suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, and will play no part in Qatar.
      While fellow midfield sensation N’Golo Kante will also not take to the biggest stage of them all.
      Kante has undergone an operation on a hamstring injury.
      Boubacar Kamara will not be seen in Qatar after suffering a knee injury and there are a host of doubts for the reigning champions.
      N’Golo Kante has suffered another injury setback for Chelsea
      Lucas Digne, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe are all doubtful to make the tournament as France may have to dive into their depth if they are to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.
      And Manchester United star Raphael Varane is the latest Frenchman who could miss the World Cup after going off in tears against Chelsea.
      But the latest news is that Varane is expected to be out of action until at least the World Cup, with there being a chance that he is back in time to travel with France, Erik ten Hag has confirmed.
      Germany
      Marco Reus was close to World Cup heartbreak after an ankle injury at Borussia Dortmund but could still make the tournament as Florian Wirtz faces a race against time to recover from an ACL issue.
      However, his German compatriot Timo Werner has been RULED OUT of the tournament after sustaining an ankle injury.
      Ghana
      Ghana have no injury concerns heading into the World Cup.
      Iran
      Allahyar Sayyadmanesh faces a race against time to return for England’s Group B rivals.
      Iran’s hopes will be lying on the fitness of ‘the Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun, who has suffered with calf injuries this season but looks good to go.
      Sardar Azmoun will be hoping to fire Iran to gloryCredit: AFP
      Japan
      Former Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has been ruled out with an ACL injury while another former Gunner Takuma Asano remains a doubt alongside Ko Itakura, both with knee problems.
      Mexico
      Jesus Corona will be out of the tournament after breaking his leg while Wolves striker Raul Jimenez faces a race against time to return.
      As things stand, it would take a huge stroke of fortune for Jimenez to return, he is currently in Mexico with a reported chronic fatigue problem, having missed most of Wolves’ recent Premier League games.
      The striker has not been his usual self since fracturing his skull in 2020, but has been a regular starter for Wolves since coming back.
      Jesus Corona is another big name absentee for the World Cup
      Netherlands
      Former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum will miss the World Cup with a broken leg while Matthijs de Ligt remains a doubt with a groin injury.
      Poland
      Brighton’s Jakub Moder will miss the tournament with an ACL injury while Pawel Dawidowicz remains doubtful.
      Portugal
      Portugal have been hit hard as Diogo Jota is the latest confirmed absentee for the tournament.
      Diogo Jota will miss the World Cup after being stretchered off for LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Pedro Neto and Ricardo Periera are also unavailable through injury. Nuno Mendes and Pepe are also doubts going into the tournament.
      Qatar
      Host nation Qatar will be without Abdullah Al-Ahrak due to a cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out of the home tournament.
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi Arabia have a fully fit team heading into the competition.
      Senegal
      There is a double blow for the African side as Bouna Sarr is out with a knee injury and Keita Balde is banned due to an anti-doping violation.
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      Serbia
      Ivan Ilicic and Darko Lazovic are both doubts for the World Cup due to muscular problems.
      South Korea
      South Korea will be hoping that Son Heung-min can make a full recovery after suffering a fracture around his eye, which requires surgery just weeks ahead of the tournament.
      Spain
      Luis Enrique’s side could be without duo Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal as they remain doubts heading into the World Cup.
      Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal will hope to return in time for Spain
      Switzerland
      The Swiss go into the competition with a fresh squad and no injury concerns.
      Tunisia
      Tunisia are optimistic, with no absentees as of now.
      United States
      Miles Robinson’s Achilles injury has put him as a doubt ahead of November but the rest of the squad are fit as they hope to fire the USMNT to glory this winter.
      Uruguay
      Ronald Araujo is one of the latest Barcelona players to be struck by injury, with his groin issue thought to have ruled him out of action.
      However, Director of National Teams of the Uruguayan Football Association, Jorge Giordano, has provided a positive update, stating that they expect Araujo to be fit for Uruguay.
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      Wales
      England’s final group stage opponents, Wales, have a fully fit side as they look to cause an upset in Qatar.
      Gareth Bale has had a few injury issues to deal with along the way, as has Aaron Ramsey, who is notoriously injury-prone.
      Who else will miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
      The likes of Erling Haaland and Mo Salah will not be making the trip to the Middle East, having failed to qualify with their countries, while Italy also will not feature at the tournament.
      Alongside these noticeable absentees, other big names will miss out due to no fault of their own.
      We have you covered with all the latest injury news ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, missing through injury. More

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      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba date: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, FULL fight card for Global Titans special

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      TOMMY FURY is returning to the boxing ring on a STACKED card over in Dubai.Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the Global Titans show with fellow ex-Love Islander Jack FIncham also on the bill vs Anthony Taylor.
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba is on the show
      Fury last fought in April on brother Tyson’s undercard
      Fury, 23, has not fought since April, when he defeated Daniel Bocianksi on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte in April.
      A long-awaited bout against Jake Paul broke down for the second time in the summer.
      The fight was confirmed for August, but the British light-heavyweight was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
      Fury takes on ex-Marine Paul Bamba, who holds a record of 5-2.
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      When is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba?
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba takes place on Sunday, November 13.
      The fight is chief support before Floyd Mayweather vs Deji, and ring walks are expected around 9pm UK time.
      The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai plays host.
      What live stream and TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba on?

      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
      The event costs £16.99 to purchase on top of your DAZN subscription.
      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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      What is the full fight card?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the huge card in Dubai.
      While Conor Benn’s brother Harley is also fighting on the show.

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      Who is Harley Benn? Meet Conor’s brother who’s fighting on Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard

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      EXHIBITION boxing is back next weekend as Floyd Mayweather takes on Deji in Dubai. Mayweather had fought a number of these exhibitions before, having beaten both Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore earlier this year.
      Harley Benn is the half-brother of Conor and son of Nigel
      And he’s set to earn millions again in a clash with KSI’s brother Deji.
      But on the undercard of the big fight is Conor Benn’s brother Harley, who faces Faizan Anwar.
      Who is Harley Benn?
      Harley, like his half-brother Conor and famous dad Nigel, is a professional boxer.
      The 26-year-old has a record of 9-1, with his only defeat coming in 2019 on a Frank Warren show against 0-16 journeyman Lee Hallett.
      Harley was conceived after Nigel, 57, had an affair with his mum Lisa Andrews while going through IVF with second wife Carolyne.
      It was announced last month that Harley would be in action on the Mayweather-Deji undercard.
      “LETS F****G GO‼️ A nice test for me against an undefeated fighter. This is where I show the world what I can do,” he wrote in a post on Instagram.

      Promoters Global Titans announced the bout and revealed anti-doping tests will be in place.
      A statement said: “The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission has requested a full Anti Doping testing regime for this bout.”
      That comes following the news of Benn’s brother Conor failing a pre-fight drug test ahead of his clash with Chris Eubank Jr last month.
      Conor, 26, returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test.
      The substance, usually used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men, is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
      The bout was called off and Conor relinquished his British Boxing Board of Control licence.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard – who is fighting on HUGE Dubai show?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER takes on Deji this weekend in his latest exhibition clash in the Middle East.The 50-0 fighter is coming off a round two stoppage win over Japanese MMA influencer Mikuru Asakura.
      Floyd Mayweather will face Deji in an exhibition clash on November 13Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Deji, meanwhile, won his first ever fight, beating Fousey on the undercard of his brother KSI’s big O2 Arena show back in August.
      The two men will clash at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
      And set to be on the undercard are a slew of stars from the worlds of fighting, reality TV and online fame.
      Who is on the Mayweather vs Deji undercard?
      Mayweather faces Deji in the main event on Saturday, November 13.
      But there are plenty of action fights to come before that.
      Tommy Fury is back in action as he takes on Paul Bamba, while fellow former Love Islander Jack Fincham is up against Anthony Taylor.
      Conor Benn’s brother Harley is also in action against Faizan Anwar.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba
      Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor
      Harley Benn vs Faizan Anwar
      Bobby Fish vs Boateng Prempeh
      Delfine Persoon vs Ikram Kerwat
      Jaider Herrera vs Franklin Manzanilla

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      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Mayweather vs Deji, along with the rest of the undercard, will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £7.99-a-month.
      The price of the PPV has been set at £16.99. More

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      Champions League round of 16 draw: Live stream FREE, date, UK start time, how to watch, TV channel

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      NOTHING beats the anticipation of finding out who your team will be paired against in the Champions League last-16 – until you get a bad draw.Champions Real Madrid remain on course to retain their trophy having secured qualification for the next round.
      Tottenham secured qualification, going top of the group with a last minute win over MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Club Brugge qualified for the knock-out rounds having held Atletico to a 0-0 drawCredit: AP
      And Club Brugge’s early progression to the knock-out rounds has stunned the world when you consider who they have had to deal with in Group B.
      Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all through too, flying the flag for England in Europe.
      But when is the round of 16 draw and who else has qualified?
      When is the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      The highly-anticipated Champions League round of 16 will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway 11am UK time – 12pm local time.
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      The House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland is the chosen venue for where the draw will take place.
      Where can I watch the Champions League round of 16 draw?
      Fans can tune into the Champions League draw on UEFA’S official Youtube channel.
      Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
      How does the Champions League round of 16 draw work?
      The draw features 16 teams – the winners and the runners-up from each of the eight Champions League groups.
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      There will then be a seeding pot formed consisting of the eight group winners while the other seeding pot is set to include the eight runners-up.
      No team can play a club from their group or and side from their association.
      Group winners will play away in the round of 16 legs first and are at home in the return fixtures.
      Who has qualified?
      Barcelona failed to qualify from a tough group as Bayern Munich and Inter Milan came through Group C, while England saw all four teams make it through to the next stage. More

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      Europa League last-16 & knockout round play-off draw: Date, Stream FREE, UK start time, TV channel, qualified teams

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      TEAMS in the Europa League will soon find out who they face in the round of 16 and the knockout round playoffs, with those knocked out of the Champions League joining the competition.Sides that finished third in their groups in Europe’s number one competition will drop down to the Europa League and have a chance at a European title.
      Arsenal are through to the knockout round of the Europa LeagueCredit: Rex
      Those who topped their Europa League groups will head straight for the round of 16 and leave the runners up to compete against eight teams from the Champions League group stages in a play-off round.
      And now we will find out who faces who as there are some potential mouth-watering ties.
      When is the Europa League round of 32 draw?
      The Europa League knockout draw will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
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      This will be hosted at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
      Where can I watch the Europa League knockout draw?
      The draw will be live on UEFA’S official YouTube channel.
      Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
      How does the draw work?
      There are eight teams who have gone straight through to the last-16 of the Europa League.
      They are Arsenal, Fenerbahce, Real Betis, Union Saint-Gilloise, Real Sociedad, Feyenoord, SC Freiburg and Ferencvaros.
      Those eight teams will be drawn to play the winners of ties played between teams who finished second in their Europa League group and third in their Champions League group.
      PSV, Rennes, Roma, Union Berlin, Manchester United, Midtjylland, Nantes and Monaco all finished second in their Europa League groups.
      Barcelona, Ajax, Sevilla, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Salzburg, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting Lisbon finished third in their Champions League groups.
      Those 16 teams will enter a knockout round play-off draw, with the winners of those ties facing the teams already in the last-16 on March 9 & 16 2023.
      The knockout round play-off ties will commence on February 16 & 23.
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      Who could Man Utd face in the Europa League knockout round play-off?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED beat Real Sociedad to qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League. But the Red Devils failed to win their final group game by two or more goals, meaning they finished Group E in second place.
      Man Utd beat Real Sociedad but failed to finish top of their groupCredit: Getty
      Because of their second place finish, United will have to wait before playing at the last-16 stage of the competition.
      The Red Devils will have to play in the knockout round play-off, which is essentially a new-look round of 32.
      In the knockout round play-off, the eight teams who finished second in their Europa League groups will play the eight teams who finished third in their Champions League groups.
      And the winners will go on to the Europa League last 16, with the ties to be played over two legs.

      Who could Man Utd face in the knockout round play-off?
      Let’s just say United’s final result against Sociedad has made things harder for them.
      Ten Hag’s men now have the unenviable task of having to play Champions League-quality sides for a place in the last-16 of Europe’s secondary competition.
      The eight teams that were knocked out of the Champions League after finishing third were:

      Barcelona
      Ajax
      Sevilla
      Juventus
      Bayer Leverkusen
      RB Salzburg
      Shakhtar Donetsk
      Sporting Lisbon

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      United will be looking to avoid a tie with Barcelona or Juventus, though the two sides have struggled for form this year.
      Ties with both RB Salzburg and Sevilla could also been seen as tricky affairs.
      And Ten Hag may even have to see in a reunion with old side Ajax, who were in a group with Liverpool, Napoli and Rangers.
      The draw will be held on Monday, November 7.
      Ties for the knockout round play-off will take place on February 16 & 23. More

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      Tottenham vs Liverpool: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for HUGE Premier League match

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      THERE will be fireworks when Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool square up once again in the Premier League on Sunday – but it won’t be from Marseille fans this time.Spurs incredibly came from behind to snatch a Champions League last-16 qualification spot in France.
      Spurs pulled off a thrilling win over Marseille to progress in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Liverpool put their Premier League woes behind them with a win against NapoliCredit: Getty
      And they did it off little sleep due to Marseille fans creating a ruckus with flares and fireworks outside of the team hotel at 4am.
      But now, the North London club need to readjust their focus on a Liverpool side who have lost their last two consecutive Premier League fixtures.
      However, Jurgen Klopp’s men would have regained some confidence having recently handed Italian giants Napoli their very first loss of the season.
      When is Tottenham vs Liverpool?

      Tottenham and Liverpool’s highly anticipated match is set to take place on Sunday, November 6.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 4:30pm UK time.
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London is the chosen venue for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 62,850.
      Nothing could separate the sides when they last met in May earlier on this year.

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      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      Tottenham vs Liverpool will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 4pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can head to the Sky Sports website or the Sky Go app to stream the entire action.
      Alternatively, NOW TV will have access for fans to watch the match.

      What is the team news?
      Antonio Conte’s injury woes continue as Son Heung-min is set to miss the Liverpool clash due to a fracture around the eye.
      Son will miss the big clash against Liverpool with a fracture around the eyeCredit: AP
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      As a result, Son will join Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison and Cristian Romero in the treatment room.
      However, Jurgen Klopp also has injury problems of his own with Joel Matip, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Arthur Melo all ruled out.
      But on the flip side, Naby Keita is back on the training pitches so his return is imminent.
      And James Milner should be available despite being withdrawn early in the Napoli win following a head collision.
      Latest odds

      Tottenham to win 9/4
      Draw 13/5
      Liverpool to win 11/10

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More