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      Sun mascot Harry Mane wears rainbow bucket hat celebrating FIFA bowing to pressure

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      SUN mascot Harry Mane became Harry Mane-bow yesterday as he celebrated FIFA bowing to pressure over rainbow bucket hats by donning one of his own with pride.Welsh fans had rainbow hats and flags confiscated by hard line cops before their first game against America.
      Sun mascot Harry Mane wears a rainbow bucket hat in World Cup host country QatarCredit: Dan Charity
      The crackdown made a mockery of FIFA’s message that “everybody will be welcome” at the World Cup.
      But they caved in when The Football Association of Wales (FAW) demanded clarification over what fans could wear.
      Red Dragons fans echoed Harry’s jubilation over the climb down before the match but were left heartbroken at the final whistle after two late Iran goals left them on the brink of elimination.
      Rob Page’s men now need a miracle against England in their final group game to stand any chance of qualifying for the knockout stage in their first World Cup in 64 years.
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      Professor Laura McAllister, 55, refused to let the 2-0 defeat dampen her sprits after she was allowed to wear her rainbow bucket hat to the game.
      She made headlines all over the world when footage of her being told to take it off at the first match against the USA went viral.
      Laura, professor of policy at Cardiff University, said: “The security stewards told me to put it in the bin or take it to the restricted items area.
      “I asked why and all they said was ‘regulation’. I challenged them but they wouldn’t budge so it was clearly an orchestrated stance.
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      “I went outside and when I was out of sight of the guards I put it in my back pocket and went back in to the ground.
      “FIFA can’t have it both ways. They can’t say that their tournament is for everyone and push the diversity message and then refuse to let fan wear rainbow hats with others feeling so unwelcome they haven’t travelled here.
      “This is not a Qatar World Cup, it’s a World Cup in Qatar.
      “The irony though is that rather than keeping things under wraps, they have achieved the exact opposite. Everyone is now talking about it.
      “Wearing my hat was a small act of defiance but an important one because there are still many countries where homosexuality is illegal.”
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      Civil servant Jon Bettinson, 52, of Cardiff, wore a rainbow necklace to the match to show his support for the LGBT community.
      He said: “It was important for us take make a stand however small it might be. Every gesture helps.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s supercars packed up by movers as he leaves Manchester amid claims he may never return to UK

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo has said goodbye to Manchester — hiring movers to pack up his cars and belongings.The Portuguese legend, 37, is currently at the World Cup in Qatar after leaving Man United.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has hired movers to pack up his cars and belongingsCredit: PA
      Ronaldo’s Cadillac Escalade and Bentley Flying Spur were seen being loaded on to a transporter on Tuesday
      But his £150,000 Cadillac Escalade and £300,000 Bentley Flying Spur were seen being loaded on to a transporter on Tuesday — before his departure was announced.
      The Sun witnessed the flash motors being moved out the £5million rented home he lives in with partner Georgina and family in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
      A source said: “Cristiano absolutely loves his cars so has been focussed on starting to transport them away.
      “He did the same when he left Juventus for Manchester.
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      “Georgina is organising everything else . . . and it is likely Ronaldo won’t be stepping foot on UK soil again.”
      The former Real Madrid ace also has an extensive trainer collection worth £50,000 that needs boxing up, while decorators will touch up the £40,000-a-month mansion.
      Ronaldo ended his second spell with Manchester United by mutual consent after giving an explosive interview to TalkTV’s Piers Morgan in which he said he felt betrayed by the club and criticised the manager Erik ten Hag.
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      Ronaldo’s £150,000 Cadillac Escalade was loaded on to a transporter before his departure from Man Utd was announcedCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      His £300,000 Bentley Flying Spur was also seen being packed up on TuesdayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      Harry Mane overjoyed in Qatar as England striker Harry Kane declared fit to play USA in Group B clash

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup hopes got a double boost yesterday as Harry Kane was declared fit to start against the USA and Harry Mane arrived in Qatar.The Sun’s mascot rode in on a camel to roar on the Three Lions ahead of the vital Group B clash.
      The Sun’s mascot Harry Mane rode in on a camel to roar on the Three Lions ahead of the vital Group B clashCredit: Dan Charity
      Striker Harry Kane was declared fit to start against the USA – the ace was all smiles at training yesterdayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Southgate, 52, said of Kane: ‘He came through training, no problems’Credit: PA
      And along with every other fan, he was over the moon as Gareth Southgate confirmed his near-namesake had overcome his injury scare.
      Southgate, 52, said of striker Kane: “He came through training, no problems. It would be a brave decision to leave him out.”
      The manager also praised Prince William for backing England as he told how the team were on their way to becoming world-beaters.
      Southgate said: “This is a good period for English football. We feel we can be competitive for many years to come.
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      “These players are putting the country on the map, they are regaining our respectability on the world stage and we have got to keep doing that.
      “We’re tucked away, we really like our base camp, we don’t have TVs on other than for matches.
      “I’m sure the lads are following social media but we have talked about the importance of ignoring those things. We actually had the future King come in and talk to the lads about that.
      “You’ve got to just ignore the noise. It’s all about focusing on the games and on the training.”
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      Southgate stressed his young lions would not be complacent against the USA, who we have never beaten at a World Cup.
      Bukayo Saka reaches for Mason Mount during a training sessionCredit: Getty
      It comes as Kane, 29, wore a £535,000 rainbow watch despite the Fifa furore over the symbolCredit: Getty
      He led the squad into the Khalifa International Stadium before the Iran game with the watchCredit: Getty Images
      He said: “What we have got to do is perform on the field and we know we will play a highly motivated team and perhaps even more motivated because of those types of headlines.
      “But we have got huge respect for our opponents.
      “We have got to be at our best and the risk for us is because we played well the other day [we think] we can just go through to the next game.
      “We have got to find that reset button so we can have the same psychology and determination — and I do see that in the players.”
      ‘Locals are supporting England’
      A fired-up Kane will be leading the line after being declared fully fit.
      The Spurs star was subbed during the 6-2 win over Iran with an ankle knock. Meanwhile, pictures emerged yesterday of Kane, 29, wearing a £535,000 rainbow watch despite the Fifa furore over the symbol.
      He led the squad into the Khalifa International Stadium before the Iran game with a Rainbow Rolex.
      Instagram account Insane Luxury Life shared a snap of the timepiece, previously worn by Stormzy at the Brit Awards in 2020.
      England will be cheered on by more than 8,000 lionhearts for tonight’s crunch game at the 69,000-seater Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
      Another win will guarantee a place in the knockout stages. Around 3,000 fans who flew out for the game will be bolstered by thousands from the region’s 120,000-strong expat community.
      Among those cheering England on will be Harry Mane, who cruised in on camel Mustafa yesterday.
      Our mascot said: “He didn’t have much to say. I think he had the hump because Qatar lost. I was hoping he would stick his neck out and go for England.”
      The USA has sold around 4,000 tickets to their fans, who celebrated Thanksgiving in Qatar yesterday.
      Ashley Brown, of the Football Supporters’ Federation, said: “There were probably around 10,000 England fans for the game against Iran. So many of the people living here have decided to support England. They have the shirts on and fly the flag.
      “It is because there are so many UK nationals living in the Middle East. And the popularity of the Premier League also means many locals are supporting England.”
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      Back home, fans are set to sink 20million pints as pubs prepare for one of the biggest nights of the year. Around 18million are expected to be watching, with many bunking off work early to get a prime seat ahead of the 7pm kick-off.
      Shopping centres and retail parks, hoping for a bumper Black Friday, are likely to be deserted.
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      US fans are trying to incite England rivals with a feeble chant: “It’s called soccer.”
      They insist that is how the game should be known — despite it being football to most of the rest of the world.
      The Yanks, who insist football is throwing a ball around a gridiron, will try their soccer chant at today’s crunch game.
      One even mocked up the slogan on star man Christian Pulisic’s shirt on Twitter.

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      CAMILLA the psychic camel says lump your money on England by predicting a Three Lions win over the US tonight.
      Also known as Mystic Millie, she picked the St George’s Cross when asked to choose between the two nations’ flags.
      She correctly forecast England’s triumphant opener against Iran. Owners Jenny and Vernon Moore, both 52, of Melton Mowbray, Leics, insist she’s “never wrong”. More

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      Tyson Fury in desperate hospital dash after family emergency sees him miss training

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      BOXER Tyson Fury had to take a break from training for his big fight next week after his mother fell ill.The heavyweight boxing champ, 34, went to be at her bedside after mum Amber was taken to hospital.
      Tyson Fury, due to fight Derek Chisora next Saturday, rushed to be at his mum Amber’s bedside after she was taken to hospitalCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has taken a break from training but ‘will return as soon as possible’Credit: AP
      He is said to have headed to Manchester after leaving his training camp at his gym in Lancaster, where he is preparing for next Saturday’s fight against Derek Chisora.
      A source said: “Tyson was really worried when he heard his mum wasn’t well. They’re really close and he just wanted to be with her.
      “It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind but he’s determined he’ll be able to fight next week. After making sure she’s OK, he will return to training as soon as possible.
      “His fans mean everything to him and he doesn’t want to let them down.”
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      Fury is now thought to be back at his training camp and is determined to fight Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      But even without the health scare, it is unlikely Amber would have watched the Gypsy King’s bout.
      Fury said: “She has never been to one of my boxing fights, amateur or professional, and never been in the public eye.
      “She’s a private person. I don’t think it means anything to my mum. She doesn’t care if I’m world champion or not, as long as I’m healthy and happy.
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      “That is the only thing that means anything to her.
      “She doesn’t want to be anything that she isn’t already and that is what she has been all her life and brought up to be.” More

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      Wayne Rooney makes shocking revelation about penis size in bizarre team talk to DC United players

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      FOOTIE hero Wayne Rooney left his players gobsmacked by telling them of his small willy.The DC United boss, 37, was attempting a rousing “triumph over adversity speech” after a string of poor results.
      Wayne Rooney left his players at DC United gobsmacked by telling them about his small penisCredit: AP
      The ex-England skipper, who once said he was “the big man”, told them that having a “tiny penis” had not stopped him.
      However, it went down like a lead balloon among his Washington-based side. 
      A source said: “It was very funny and he hoped using personal references would make it look like the speech was from the heart. 
      “But the majority of his side were left bemused and struggled to understand what his sex life and size of his manhood had anything to do with what happens on the pitch. 

      “A few of the young lads were horrified. They don’t share the same British sense of humour.”
      The dad of four — who has been accused of cheating on wife Coleen, 36, several times — also opened up about his off-field mistakes.

      He told his players he came back from “f***-ups” and they could do likewise. 
      Rooney took over DC United in July but finished bottom of the MLS eastern conference.
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      Brazilian model Bruna Biancardi stuns in black lingerie ahead of ex Neymar’s World Cup opener

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      BRAZILIAN model Bruna Biancardi Serbs up a real treat for her footballer ex Neymar.Bruna, 27, split with the Paris Saint Germain forward in August after a year together.
      Stunning model and influencer Bruna Biancardi poses in sexy photoshootCredit: CAPTURE MEDIA AGENCY
      Bruna split from Brazilian footballer Neymar, 30, in August – who is expected to play for his country in their first World Cup Group G match against SerbiaCredit: Capture Media Agency
      Neymar, 30, is expected to play for Brazil in their first World Cup Group G match against Serbia at 7pm today.
      Meanwhile, a Serbian boy went viral after confidently declaring on Brazil’s live TV that his country will beat one of the tournament’s favourites 3-0.
      He claimed Serbia are going to embarrass Brazil and make Neymar “cry like a baby” when they meet today.
      The boy told ESPN Brasil: “I think Serbia will win 3-0 against Brazil.
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      “Because Mitrovic will score two goals for the start [first half] and [in] the second [half] Vlahovic will score.
      “[That’s] Because the whole [Brazil] defence is terrified and Neymar is going to fall and cry like a baby.”
      But such a scenario appears highly unlikely as Brazil are among the favourites to win this year’s World Cup.
      The Brazilians boasted a stunning winning record before losing last year’s Copa America Final to Argentina as they won 12 out of 13 matches.
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      And Neymar is also a favourite to get a historic Golden Boot under his belt.
      Brazil superstars such as him and Vinicius Jr will be eager to bring the award back to the South American country.
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      Man City ace Erling Haaland ‘smitten’ after enjoying secret romance with footballer girlfriend from his hometown

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      MAN City striker Erling Haaland is dating Isabel Haugseng Johansen, a fellow footballer from his home town in Norway. Friends say Erling, 22, is “smitten” with the 18-year-old.
      Erling Haaland has been dating long-time pal Isabel Haugseng Johansen for months, pals said
      She was pictured with Erling in Marbella this week, where he owns a villaCredit: MEGA
      The girl pictured with Erling in Marbella this week has been dating him for months, pals said today.
      The pair have mutual friends after growing up together in Bryne and both played for the local football side.
      Haaland, who has scored 18 goals in 13 games for City, previously said his footballs were his “girlfriends”.
      He teased: “I sleep with the five balls for each hat-trick I have scored. I lie in bed and I feel good with them.”
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      But this week pictures emerged of Erling with a girl in Marbella, where he owns a villa.
      Fans had no idea she was Isabel, who was also previously spotted watching with his family in the stands while he was playing for Borussia Dortmund.
      A source said: “It seems to be pretty serious. Isabel has travelled to Germany and England to see Erling and now she’s been with him in Marbella.
      “Isabel is well known for her beauty in Bryne. They’ve always known each other.”
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      Erling, right, on a reported £860,000 a week, is on holiday as Norway failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
      An insider added: “Erling has the world at his feet — and women queuing up to be his partner.
      “But he’s a very sensible lad and it makes perfect sense he’s with a girl from his home town who he’s known for years.
      “He needs to be able to trust the people in his life and just concentrate on football.”
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      Pals say Isabel, who works part-time in a fashion store, deleted her social media accounts when she grew closer to him.
      Erling was approached for comment.
      Although the Man City striker previously joked that his footballs were his ‘girlfriends’
      Haaland is currently on holiday as Norway failed to qualify for the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      England ticket prices soar to £2,500 each after Three Lions thrash Iran

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      ENGLAND’S 6-2 thrashing of Iran at the World Cup has sent match ticket prices online rocketing to £2,500 each.Touts are now demanding up to 50 times the original sale price to see the Three Lions’ next Group B matches.
      England’s 6-2 thrashing of Iran at the World Cup has sent match ticket prices online rocketing to £2,500 eachCredit: Getty
      Reselling ticket website Ticombo claims to have 500 tickets for England’s games against USA and Wales — but there is no guarantee fans buying from touts will be allowed entry.
      Supporters must show a ticket application number — given when they buy through the official Fifa website — before applying for a permit to enter Qatar.
      It is unclear if fans will be able to get the code if they buy seats from online touts.
      Fifa claims it received 23million applications for three million seats before the tournament, with group stage seats selling out months ago.
      A Qatar 22 source said: “Seats for the next England game have become the hottest ticket in town overnight.”
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