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      Who is Man United footballer Maya Le Tissier and is she related to former England striker Matt?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED signed Maya Le Tissier earlier this year and she has been impressive since making the move.Just four months after her arrival, Le Tissier had netted two goals and appears to be on the verge of an England call-up.
      Matt Le Tissier is a Southampton legend and played for EnglandCredit: Getty
      This will no doubt see her stock rise as Le Tissier may once again become a household name.
      The United star shares the same surname as former England star Matt Le Tissier, and everyone is asking if they are related.
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      Who is Maya Le Tissier?
      Born in Guernsey, Le Tissier came through the youth ranks at local side St. Martins A.C.
      The interesting thing about her younger days in football is that Le Tissier played for the boy’s team in her youth career due to there being no women teams on the island.
      She also featured for the U16 men’s team for Guernsey before being called up to England’s women’s youth level.
      Maya Le Tissier in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
      At club level, she joined Brighton and Hove Albion’s youth academy in 2018, where she progressed to become a starter for the Seagulls before being named as Brighton Women’s Young Player of the Season in both her campaigns on the coast.
      This earned her a three-year contract with Manchester United, who triggered a release clause.
      She is yet to appear for England’s first team but has featured six times for the U23 side.
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      Is Maya Le Tissier related to Matt Le Tissier?
      With the emergence of the 20-year-old on the back of impressive performances for the Red Devils, there has been one question on everyone’s mind.
      Matt Le Tissier, Southampton’s second top scorer of all time, was also born in Guernsey.
      However, this is a mere coincidence as there is no relation between the pair, despite impressive footballing abilities and several similarities. More

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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23: Who is currently leading the race?

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      THERE’S only one thing forwards dream about other than securing a Champions League medal for their club – and that’s to be the top goalscorer.Well, Karim Benzema did both last season as the Frenchman’s 15 goals secured the golden boot as well as contributed to Real Madrid’s 14th triumph in club football’s top-tier competition.
      Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to secure their 14th Champions League triumphCredit: The Times
      However, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner has failed to register a single goal throughout the entire group stage.
      And instead, it’s his French compatriot who leads the race after the group stages, alongside one of England’s most prolific forwards in recent years.
      Who scored this week in the Champions League?
      Kylian Mbappe’s sublime opener against Italian giants Juventus saw him end the group stages in top spot.
      However, tied with the French international is Mohamed Salah who grabbed a late goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Napoli.
      Erling Haaland was unable to add to his tally as Pep Guardiola decided to rest him.
      And Barcelona being eliminated out of the competition means that Robert Lewandowski will not be challenging for the top scorers award this season.
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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23
      As of Thursday, November 3
      Kylian Mbappe (PSG) – 7
      Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 7
      Erling Haaland (Man City) – 5
      Mehdi Taremi (Porto) – 5
      Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 5
      Lionel Messi (PSG) – 4
      Leroy Sane (Bayern) – 4
      Jude Bellingham (Dortmund) – 4
      Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli) – 4
      Giovanni Simeone (Napoli) – 4
      Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) – 4
      Noah Okafor (Salzburg) – 3
      Mykhaylo Mudryk (Shakhtar) – 3
      Sadio Mane (Bayern) – 3
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      Who has previously won the Champions League top scorer award?
      Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way for the amount of top scorer awards won having clinched it SEVEN times, while Lionel Messi is close behind with six.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have 13 top scorer awards between themCredit: AFP or licensors

      2021/22: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 15
      2020/21: Erling Haaland (Dortmund) – 10
      2019/20: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) – 15
      2018/19: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2017/18: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 15
      2016/17: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2015/16: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 16
      2014/15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Neymar (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 10
      2013/14: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 17
      2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2011/12: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 14
      2010/11: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2009/10: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 8
      2008/09: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 9
      2007/08: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 8
      2006/07: Kaká (AC Milan) – 10
      2005/06: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 9
      2004/05: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 8
      2003/04: Fernando Morientes (Monaco) – 9
      2002/03: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 12
      2001/02: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 10
      2000/01: Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 7
      1999/2000: Mário Jardel (Porto), Rivaldo (Barcelona), Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 10
      1998/99: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United) – 8
      1997/98: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) – 10
      1996/97: Milinko Pantić (Atlético Madrid) – 5
      1995/96: Jari Litmanen (Ajax) – 9
      1994/95: George Weah (Paris Saint-Germain) – 7
      1993/94: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 5
      1992/93: Franck Sauzée (Marseille) – 5

      What did Karim Benzema win for being Champions League top goalscorer?
      French forward Karim Benzema’s 15 goals contributed to Real Madrid winning the Champions League last season.
      Benzema won UEFA Men’s Player of the Year while Ancelotti secured best coachCredit: EPA
      And it also was a big factor in him being named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
      After collecting his award, Benzema said: I’m really happy,
      “It’s the first time I’ve won this trophy but for me the most important thing is to win trophies with the team.
      “Mr Ancelotti is the best coach in the world; he gets it right with every player, he gives us confidence and he tells you what to do before every match.” More

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      Why do Iran fans bring vuvuzelas to games?

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      IRAN will be looking to shock the world during the World Cup in Qatar as they face England, Wales and the USMNT in the group stages.England are one of the favourites for the tournament and will be looking to top the group, with Wales and the USMNT most likely to be the two to battle it out for second place.
      Iran are hoping to make it out of their World Cup groupCredit: AFP
      While not many will give them a chance of progressing but the Iranian hopeful will be dreaming of a place in the knockout rounds.
      And they will be with their team in Qatar, supporting them as much as they can with their vuvuzelas.
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      Why do Iran fans bring vuvuzelas to games?
      Appearing at six World Cups, with 2022 included, Iran have made three consecutive tournaments now.
      It was the previous tournament where Iran made headlines, and it was not their performance on the pitch that was getting attention.
      South Africa introduced the vuvuzela in 2010Credit: AFP
      Facing Morocco in Russia, the Iranian fans brought out their vuvuzelas and showed support for their team, which clearly worked as they netted a last minute equaliser.
      Spectators were left confused by the use of the instrument, which debuted at the 2010 World Cup, where South Africa introduced the phenomenon.
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      After this, vuvuzelas were banned from stadiums in England but there was a sense of nostalgia in 2018 as Iran adopted the instrument within their fanbase to make a ruckus in St Petersburg.
      Eight years since the vuvuzela debuted at the World Cup, Iran kept up the tradition and their fans use the instrument to support their team and distract the opposition. More

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      Who is Arsenal and Monza defender Pablo Mari’s wife Veronica Chacon?

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      ARSENAL defender Pablo Mari is currently on loan at Serie A side Monza.Having joined the Gunners from Flamengo back in 2020, Mari has spent time away from the club in recent years as loan spells in Italy saw him play for Udinese before Monza.
      Pablo Mari, Veronica Chacon and their son Pablo JrCredit: INSTAGRAM@PABLOMV5
      The Spaniard has been sent to hospital in recent days following a stabbing in a Milan shopping centre.
      Mari has revealed that he feels lucky to be alive after being stabbed in the back when he was out shopping with his wife, Veronica Chacon, and son, Pablo Jr.
      Who is Pablo Mari’s wife Veronica Chacon?
      Chacon is a social media influencer and model, with over 21,000 followers on Instagram.
      The pair met in Tarragona in Spain, Chacon’s home town, when the defender played for Gimnastic in the third level of Spanish football.
      Mari’s wife has been a strong supporter of his career, moving to Brazil with the Spaniard when he joined Flamengo and the pair have since lived in London and Italy.
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      Are Pablo Mari and Veronica Chacon married and do they have children?
      The pair tied the knot in June 2022, nearly seven years since they began dating.
      Mari proposed to his wife in 2019 but had to wait over two years for the wedding due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      Mari’s wife gave birth to their first and only son, Pablo Jr, in February of 2018 and decided to name him after his father.
      The family currently live in Milan where Mari was sent to hospital after being stabbed but is on course to make a full recovery as Monza’s CEO revealed. More

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      Why is the Dutch football team sometimes called Holland when the country is called the Netherlands?

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      LOUIS VAN GAAL’s Netherlands face Senegal, Qatar and Ecuador in the World Cup Group stages.The 2010 finalists will be hoping to lift the trophy after an impressive run of form ahead of the tournament.
      Winning seven matches and drawing three in 2022, Van Gaal’s side are unbeaten for the year as they head into the competition in Qatar.
      Holland coach Louis van Gaal is retiring after the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      Their manager is set to retire at the end of the World Cup, with Ronald Koeman in line to replace him going into 2023.
      The Dutch side, who are often referred to as Holland, will be keen to send Van Gaal out on top.
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      Why is the Dutch football team sometimes called Holland when the country is called the Netherlands?
      The national football team has many names including the Netherlands, Oranje and Holland.
      However, the country itself remains named the Netherlands despite picking up the nickname of Holland.
      Memphis Depay will be hoping to fire the Netherlands to World Cup gloryCredit: AP
      In history, between the years of 1588 and 1795, the area of the Netherlands was called the Republic of Seven United Netherlands.
      In 1806, Napoleon appointed Louis as king and turned the country into a kingdom, with the area called ‘Holland’ being the largest contributor to the economy and wealth of the Netherlands.
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      Those dealing with trade to the country were often dealing with the region of Holland, and this led to this being commonly used as a nickname to indicate the entire country.
      The name of Holland has stuck to this day and you will often hear their football team referred to as this. More

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      Who is Sardar Azmoun and why is he nicknamed the Iranian Messi?

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      IRANIAN forward Sardar Azmoun will be looking to fire his side out of Group B at the World Cup in Qatar.However, they will face a tough challenge after being drawn in a competitive group.
      Sardar Azmoun plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      The likes of Wales, England and the USMNT will be considered as the favourites to make it into the round of 16, but Iran will be hoping to upset the odds.
      If they are to stand a chance of making it to the knock-out stages, they will be counting on the performances of their key man – Azmoun.
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      Who is Sardar Azmoun?
      The Iranian forward came through the youth system in his native country of Iran before moving to Russia where he made his professional debut for Rubin Kazan in 2013.
      This saw him become the youngest ever ‘Legionnaire’, meaning Iranian playing abroad, in the history of Iran football, moving to Russia at 17.
      Sardar Azmoun is Iran’s best hope ahead of the World CupCredit: AFP – Getty
      Kazan received transfer offers from Arsenal, Liverpool and Zenit during his third season at Rubin Kazan before heading on loan to Rostov, where he kept them up with a goal in the relegation play-offs before extending his deal for the following season.
      He then completed a permanent transfer to Rostov in controversial fashion, with the Russian side triggering his buy-out clause before Rubin Kazan claimed he was still their player, before the Court of Arbitration for Sport had to rule on the case.
      Sardar Azmoun in action for Zenit against ChelseaCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      In 2017, he rejoined Rubin Kazan and remained there for two years before making the move to Russia giants Zenit Saint Petersburg, impressing as he netted 62 goals in 104 appearances.
      It was here he gained attraction from Europe, making the move to Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer in July 2022.
      Why is Sardar Azmoun nicknamed the ‘Iranian Messi’?
      Despite his 6’1 stature, the Iranian forward has drawn comparisons to Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi.
      This is due to the fact that he is widely recognised as the most decorated Iranian player in the European leagues.
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      His skilful dribbling has seen fans from the Iranian national team hand him the nickname, while his goal scoring record is ever so impressive.
      Netting 41 goals in 65 games for his country heading into the World Cup, Iran will be hopeful of the 27-year-old leading them to glory in Qatar. More

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      Why does England captain Harry Kane kiss his hand after he scores?

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane will be determined to lead his nation to their first World Cup win since 1966 – and he’ll want to be a record breaker in the process.Kane, 29, is just three goals away from breaking Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney’s English record of 53 goals.
      Harry Kane trademark celebration is to kiss his ring fingerCredit: Reuters
      And the Tottenham ace has been praised for his ability to score all different types of strikes in an England shirt.
      But Eagle-eyed fans have spotted that no matter what the occasion, Kane consistently celebrates by kissing his hand.
      Find out why below…
      Why does England captain Harry Kane kiss his hand after he scores?
      Harry Kane’s ring-kissing celebration is inspired by his childhood sweetheart Kate who he is married to.
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      The lovebirds began dating in 2005, but they have reportedly known each other long before this.
      However, Kane popped the question on a trip to the Bahamas in July 2017.
      Kane was first spotted doing his trademark celebration after scoring against Aston Villa in 2019 – the same year the happily weds got married.
      Harry and Kate got married in 2019
      Kane was first spotted doing the celebration against Aston Villa
      And the English goal machine has been doing it ever since, more notably for Tottenham having scored 192 Premier League goals since making his first senior appearance in 2009.
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      What has Harry Kane said about his wife Kate?
      Kane opened up on his relationship with Kate and admitted that he finds their story ‘a little crazy’ with how it all unfolded.
      The England captain said: “When I was in school she was my friend. We always spoke, but just got closer and closer and it went from there.”
      “She’s seen my whole career. Of course she’s finding it a little crazy.”
      Harry Kane also mentioned that when he needs to get something off his chest, Kate is always there for him.
      And the goal machine admitted that his wife is like his ‘best friend’.
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      How do F1 drivers pee during races?

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      F1 drivers often spend hours at a time in their cars while racing for world championships. Travelling at high-octane speeds with plenty on the line, drivers are only human – they need to relieve themselves!
      F1 drivers spend hours in their car at a timeCredit: The Mega Agency
      But with no reprieve from their cockpits until the end of the race, some will find the need to go a little too pressing for their own liking.
      So just how, and when, do they do it?
      How do F1 drivers pee?
      There is no way to dress this up. They just let it go in their race suits!
      With some races lasting around two hours, if a driver has not been able to go before the race starts, then they will simply empty their bladders in their cockpits.
      Of course, temperatures in the cockpit help to dry the suits again, or if it is a particularly hot race – like Singapore – they will be soaked with sweat anyway.
      Do F1 drivers have drinks inside their F1 car?
      F1 drivers have an option to carry a water bottle to help them stay hydrated – but most don’t bother these days to save weight.
      Instead they use scientific drinks and tablets to perhydrate before races to ensure they have enough fluids in their system to last the full race distance.
      That said, if there is a particularly hot race – like Miami this year – they may take a drink in the cockpit which is placed under their seat and dispensed by pressing a button on their steering wheel.
      However, because it is close to the engine, it gets pretty warm by the fifth lap and it is like drinking hot water.
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      Has an F1 driver ever had a toilet accident during a race?
      Lewis Hamilton is one driver who says he’s never urinated during a race while there are suggestions Michael Schumacher, the other seven times world champion, was regularly taking a leak inside the cockpit.
      Kimi Raikkonen was once famously asked on the grid by Martin Brundle why he missed a pre-race presentation by football icon, Pele.
      The Finn was doing his own pre-race routine and replied: “I was having a s**t.”
      Meanwhile, NASCAR legend Tony Stewart is said to have famously pooed himself during his victory at Watkins Glen in 2004.
      He was complaining of feeling unwell and immediately headed to his motorhome when he clambered from his race car for a wash and a fresh race suit before taking part in the celebrations. More