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      Fans in hysterics as devastated Kai Havertz is made to pose with Man of the Match trophy after Germany exit

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      THIS was the awkward moment that Kai Havertz was forced to pose with his Man of the Match trophy just seconds after suffering World Cup heartbreak.The Chelsea striker scored twice as Germany came from behind to beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their final group game.
      Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany defeated Costa Rica but were still dumped out of the World CupCredit: Getty
      This was the awkward moment he was asked to pose with his Man of the Match trophyCredit: Twitter @AbsoluteChelsea
      However, the 23-year-old and his team-mates will still be on the next flight home after Japan secured a thrilling victory over Spain.
      That result left the Adian side top in Group E, while La Roja also advanced despite the setback ahead of Germany courtesy of goal difference.
      Havertz only came off the bench in the 67th-minute for the four-time world champions in place of Thomas Muller.
      But his quickfire double to fire his nation ahead from 2-1 down, albeit ultimately being in vain, was enough to earn him top marks from Fifa sponsors Budweiser.
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      And that led to him being forced to pose with his Man of the Match trophy looking completely drained.
      Even though it must have been an agonising moment for Havertz, rival supporters found the picture and whole situation hilarious as they showed no mercy on Twitter.
      One tweeted alongside a host of laughing emojis: “His face says everything!”
      Another commented: “He looks over the moon haha.”
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      A fellow fan wrote: “Imagine the camera man trying to get a smile out of him after being knocked out of the World Cup though.”
      While another tweet read: “Hahaha i feel bad for him. So lowkey.”  More

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      Serbia vs Switzerland – World Cup Group G: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction with Eagles in battle to progress

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      BOTH Serbia and Switzerland have it all to do to progress out of Group G and into the World Cup knockout stages.With Brazil needing just a point in their final game against Cameroon to finish top, it seems only second spot is up for grabs.

      The Serbia XI that drew with Cameroon
      Serbia have to win to go through, and hope that Brazil don’t lose to Cameroon in the other game.
      A draw should be enough for Switzerland as long as Brazil do what most expect.
      The pair have a fierce rivalry peaking in 2018, when they last met at the Russia World Cup.
      SunSport takes a look at what to expect from Serbia vs Switzerland including our score prediction.
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      How are they getting on?
      Serbia: Boss Dragan Stojkovic couldn’t have had a tougher start to his World Cup campaign which ended in a blunt 2-0 loss to Brazil.
      But the shooting boots were back on for game two against Cameroon – but it was only a point in a 3-3 draw.
      Read the full Serbia vs Cameroon report here…

      Switzerland: Breel Embolo was the matchwinner as Murat Yakin’s boys opened their campaign with a 1-0 win against Cameroon.
      But despite a determined and spirited performance, the Swiss fell to a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in the next game, thanks to a stunner from Manchester United star Casemiro.
      Read the full Switzerland vs Brazil report here…
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      Switzerland XI for the defeat to Brazil
      Any injuries to worry about?
      Serbia: No injury worries to worry about, but it’s likely Aleksandar Mitrovic’s fitness is being monitored ahead of the big game.
      Switzerland: Shaqiri is Switzerland’s biggest doubt ahead of the vital clash.
      The former Liverpool man is struggling with a thigh injury and missed the 1-0 loss to Brazil.
      Who to watch
      Serbia: Mitrovic will be the man charged with firing Serbia to victory and into the KO stages.
      The Fulham man has made a blistering impact in the Premier League and will be looking to make his mark on the world stage here having scored in the last game.
      Switzerland: Granit Xhaka is a man transformed at the moment.
      And with a draw more than likely to be enough for the Swiss, his job marshalling the midfield and winning the second balls could prove vital.
      Permutations
      Serbia must WIN the game and then still need to rely on Brazil getting at least a draw against Cameroon to qualify.
      A point is likely to be enough for Switzerland to qualify – so long as Brazil don’t lose to Cameroon.
      A victory could even see them top the group if Brazil crash to a shock loss to Cameroon.
      What’s the head-to-head?
      Surprisingly, these two have only faced each other once before.
      In the 2018 World Cup the Swiss won 2-1 in their Group E clash, Granit Xhaka and Shaqiri cancelling out Mitrovic’s fifth-minute opener.
      Odds
      Serbia 8/5
      Switzerland 9/5
      Draw 12/5
      SunSport prediction
      The bookies have this as tight as you’d expect – and it really could go either way.
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      But Serbia are the ones under the big pressure, and over-reliance on Mitrovic and Milinkovic-Savic could prove their undoing.
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      Cameroon vs Brazil – World Cup Group G: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction with Africans needing win to progress

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      CAMEROON must WIN to progress from Group G into the World Cup knockout stages – and it couldn’t come much tougher.Rigobert Song will lead his troops into battle against tournament favourites and unbeaten Brazil.

      The Cameroon XI that drew with Serbia
      The Samba Boys need just a point to win the group and will be desperate to maintain their 100 per cent record.
      But boss Tite could shuffle his pack to avoid any more injuries – with Neymar already out until the knockout stage, and that’s wishful thinking.
      Cameroon will be hoping to join fellow African outfit Senegal into the last 16. They of course face England on Sunday.
      SunSport takes a look at what to expect from Cameroon vs Brazil including our score prediction.
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      How are they getting on?
      Cameroon: A lacklustre showing in a 1-0 loss to Switzerland was completely transformed in their second game against Serbia.
      The Indomitable Lions were 3-1 down before two goals in a crazy three-minute spell saw them claim a share of the spoils.
      Read the full Cameroon vs Serbia match report…
      Brazil: The only surprise in the 2-0 Group G opening win against Serbia was that they didn’t score more goals.
      Tite’s troops also kept a clean sheet in their second clash, beating a plucky Switzerland 1-0.
      Read the full Brazil vs Switzerland report here…
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      The Brazil XI that beat Switzerland
      Any injuries to worry about?
      Cameroon: The Indomitable Lions have no fresh injury concerns.
      Goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home after falling out with the manager over tactics.
      Brazil: Star man Neymar will miss this game, and maybe more, with an ankle injury.
      Danilo and Alex Sandro are also out, and expect Tite to shuffle his pack and rest some of the other stars.

      Who to watch
      Cameroon: Eric Choupo-Moting has come a long way from his Stoke days.
      The Bayern Munich frontman has been linked with a sensational move to Manchester United with his deal up in the summer.
      Brazil: With several stars set to be rested for this final group game it could afford the chance for someone to put themselves firmly in contention for the KO stages.
      It could mean Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes finally gets his chance in the middle of the park – his form in the Prem has been stunning.
      Permutations
      Cameroon can ONLY qualify with a victory – and still have to hope for either a draw between Serbia and Switzerland, or a one-goal margin win for the Serbs.
      Brazil have already qualified, and a point is enough for them to win the group.
      What’s the head-to-head?
      These two have met six times previously, with Brazil winning five and Cameroon the other.
      The latest result was a 1-0 win for the Samba Boys in a friendly in 2018.
      Odds
      Cameroon 7/1
      Brazil 2/5
      Draw 15/4
      SunSport prediction
      Cameroon needing to win the game could prove to be their great undoing.
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      With the need to push on, they could be exposed by Brazil’s flair and creativity.
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      South Korea vs Portugal – World Cup Group H: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction with Ronaldo already through

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      PORTUGAL will be hoping to maintain their 100 per cent record ahead of the World Cup knockout stages when they face South Korea.Cristiano Ronaldo is dreaming that what is expected to be his final ever World Cup will be the crowning glory for one of the greatest players ever.

      The South Korea XI that lost to Ghana
      South Korea have it all to do – even a win might not be enough if Ghana beat Uruguay.
      They will be hoping Portugal boss Fernando Santos chooses to rotate his squad before the last 16 game.
      And the sight of Ronaldo on the bench could be the boost Korea are looking for.
      SunSport takes a look at what to expect from South Korea vs Portugal including our score prediction.
      How are they getting on?
      South Korea: The first game was a drab 0-0 draw with Uruguay that has ultimately left both teams with a mountain to climb to qualify.
      Their second game was real heartbreak. Korea fought from 2-0 down to level things up against Ghana – but Mohammed Kudos bagged the Ghana winner seven minutes later.
      Read the full South Korea vs Ghana report here…
      Portugal: It’s been an exciting start by Portugal, who beat Ghana 3-2 in their opener in a thriller.
      And what looked like a tricky game on paper against Uruguay was anything but, as Bruno Fernandes scored twice.
      Read the full Portugal vs Uruguay report here…
      Any injuries to worry about?
      South Korea: Hee-Chan Hwang will miss the crunch clash with a thigh injury.
      Son will be expected to carry on playing in a face mask to protect his injured cheekbone.
      Portugal: Boss Santos has revealed that star man Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t train with the rest of the squad and he is likely to miss this final group game.
      Danilo Pereira and Nuno Mendes are also ruled out with injury.
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      The Portugal XI for their victory against Ghana
      Who to watch
      South Korea: Unsurprisingly Korea will be looking to Son Heung-min to unlock the Portuguese defence.
      He is yet to score, and although Cho Gue-sung bagged both goals in the Ghana defeat, this HAS to be Son’s chance to shine.
      Portugal: Santos could yet shuffle his pack despite being eager to continue their 100 per cent record.
      But Bruno Fernandes should start as he eyes winning this winter’s World Cup golden boot.
      Permutations
      Portugal will guarantee top spot in the group with a win or a draw.
      For Korea to progress, they must win the game and hope Uruguay beat Ghana – but then it will come down to goal difference between those two potential victors.
      Korea currently have a better goal difference by ONE – so it could be a nail-biting conclusion.
      What’s the head-to-head?
      These two have played against each other just once.
      That came all the way back at the 2002 World Cup, with Korea winning their Group D clash 1-0.
      Korea’s manager Paulo Bento featured for Portugal in that game.
      Odds
      South Korea 10/3
      Portugal 3/4
      Draw 3/1
      SunSport prediction
      With Korea needing to win to progress, we expect goals in this game.
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      But Portugal will be eager for maximum points in the group and should just sneak it.
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      Ghana vs Uruguay – World Cup Group H: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction ahead of 2010 grudge match

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      IT’S a grudge match 12 years in the making.And just like at the 2010 World Cup, one of these nations will be going home.

      That year in South Africa, Luis Suarez’s outrageous, blatant, 120th-minute handball denied Ghana a last-gasp winner with a spot in the semi final at stake.
      The Uruguay star was sent-off and Ghana awarded a penalty – missed by Asamoah Gyan.
      The South Americans eked their way into the last-four on spot kicks in a cruel blow for Ghana, who would have become the first African side to ever reach a World Cup semi final.
      Now they meet again, this time in the final round of group fixtures – and only one can progress to the knockout stage.
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      SunSport takes a look at everything you need to know ahead of the big game, including scoreline prediction.
      How are they getting on?
      Ghana: In a word: exciting.
      They lost their group stage curtain-raiser 3-2 against table-topping Portugal, before winning their next 3-2 against South Korea.
      Ghana showed great strength to eke out a win against Son Heung-min and Co having led 2-0, before being pegged back to 2-2, eventually snatching a winner.

      Uruguay: Not well at all, by their standards.
      They drew their opener against South Korea 0-0 before losing to Portugal 2-0.
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      Any injuries to worry about?
      Ghana: Gideon Mensah insists he’s fit to start despite being taken off late in the 3-2 thriller against South Korea.
      Uruguay: Ronald Araujo is yet to feature in this tournament and is unlikely to start.
      But Luis Suarez could be given the nod, despite Darwin Nunez and Edinson Cavani being preferred against Portugal.

      What’s at stake?
      Ghana: It’s a slightly simpler route to the last 16 for Ghana.
      If they win, they’re through.
      A draw will be enough unless South Korea beat Portugal.
      In that scenario, Ghana will need South Korea to win by no more than one goal, otherwise the Asian giants will beat them to the knockout stages.
      Uruguay: It’s must-win time for the South Americans.
      In fact, they need to grab all three points and hope South Korea don’t beat table-toppers Portugal.
      If Uruguay and South Korea win, it’s all down to goal difference.
      Uruguay trail South Korea by one, so would need to win their match by a bigger margin than their qualification rivals.
      What’s the head-to-head?
      These two nations have only ever met ONCE.. and it was that match in 2010.
      Luis Suarez’s 120th-minute, goal-line handball saw him sent off and a penalty awarded.
      But Asamoah Gyan missed it, as Uruguay made it into the World Cup semi-finals on spot-kicks, with Suarez calling his handball the “save of the tournament”.
      Odds
      Ghana 41-10
      Draw 29-10
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      Uruguay 10-13
      SunSport prediction
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      World Cup 2022 – Argentina vs Australia: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for huge last-16 match-up

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      ARGENTINA face Australia as they look to progress to the quarter-final stage of the 2022 World Cup.Lionel Messi and co will not find it easy, facing the Socceroos who are on a high after beating Denmark to qualify for the last-16.
      Lionel Messi missed a penalty against Poland but it didn’t matter as Argentina wonCredit: Reuters
      Australia are on a high after beating Denmark to secure a knock-out placeCredit: Getty
      The South Americans have put together a good run of results after losing to Saudi Arabia on the opening group match.
      And they must be in form if they are to progress past a resilient Australia side, with a solid defence marshalled by Harry Souttar.
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      When is Argentina vs Australia?

      Argentina face Australia on Saturday, December 3.
      The match will kick-off at 7pm UK time.
      The last-16 clash will be held at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina vs Australia will be shown live in the UK.
      Viewers can tune in to watch live on ITV 1.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will get going from 6pm GMT.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, you can watch Argentina vs Australia for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence.

      Enzo Fernandez scored an impressive goal against Mexico at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Team news
      Both sides are set to have fully fit squads to choose from when they face off in the last-16.
      However, with such a short turnaround to games, the managers could opt to make several changes ahead of the clash.
      Lisandro Martinez could return for Argentina while Nicolas Tagliafico will also aim to start ahead of Marcos Acuna at left-back.
      Australia’s Mitchell Duke has done well leading the line so farCredit: AP
      Enzo Fernandes has impressed in recent games and will be hoping to beat Leandro Paredes to a place in the starting XI.
      For the Socceroos, Aaron Mooy will be hoping to keep his place while Mitchell Duke will look to lead the line after impressing during the tournament so far.
      Odds

      Argentina – 2/11
      Draw – 6/1
      Australia – 14/1
      Argentina to qualify – 12/5
      Australia to qualify – 10/1

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      ‘Justice for Lampard’ – England fans LOVING IT as Germany go out of World Cup in goalline controversy after 2010 woe

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      ENGLAND fans felt like it was sweet revenge as Germany crashed out the World Cup thanks to a controversial goalline decision. The four-time winners went out at the group stage once again despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 as Japan inched their way into the last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Spain.
      Frank Lampard’s “ghost goal” against Germany in 2010Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Japan’s winner came after the ball appeared to go out of playCredit: AP

      Japan’s second goal controversially stood despite claims that the ball had gone over the line.
      But England fans felt the decision was 12 years in the making.
      Frank Lampard was infamously denied an equaliser against Germany in 2010 when his shot crashed down off the bar but spun back and was not given as a goal – despite being way over the line.
      One fan declared: “Justice for Lampard. He got 0 World Cup goals cause of that.”
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      A second user said: “Let’s see Lampard’s shot off the post again shall we. Wiedersehen 👋🏼”
      “I just know Frank Lampard is watching on with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, justice for his goal in 2010,” said a third.
      Another user added: “Lampard’s ghost goal avenged.”
      Ex-England ace Alan Shearer even posted his own reaction to Twitter which sees him, Gary Lineker, and Micah Richards laughing hysterically.
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      Others shared a paired image of the two incidents, with one fan captioning their post: “What goes around comes around…”
      Another echoed this by saying: “Funny old world, innit?”
      One fan even poked fun at VAR, and said: “Clearly Frank Lampard is in the VAR control room, taking his revenge on Germany for the 2010 ‘not goal’.”
      Another said: “Superb job from Frank Lampard in the VAR room 🤣.”
      Many others poked fun by stating: “Auf Wiedersehen”
      Germany’s elimination means they have now been knocked out of the last two World Cup at the group stages after winning the 2014 tournament.
      Meanwhile, Japan have set up a tie against Croatia before possibly facing favourites Brazil if they make it to the quarter-finals.

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      Race against time to fly lucky Chesney Hawkes back to Qatar from Butlins before England play Senegal

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      CHESNEY Hawkes is facing a desperate dash to play The One and Only at England’s last-16 game — after flying back to the UK for a gig at Butlins.Tonight we launched “Operation Sun and Only” to help ensure the Three Lions’ lucky charm can return to Qatar in time for Sunday night.
      Lucky Chesney Hawkes cuddled with The Sun’s mascot, Harry Mane
      Chesney is contracted to perform at Butlins in Skegness this weekendCredit: Alamy
      We will help ensure he makes the 4,500-mile journey back to Qatar in time for England to play SenegalCredit: Getty
      His half-time rendition of his 1991 chart-topper during the Wales game on Tuesday helped inspire England to a thumping 3-0 win.
      Midfielder Declan Rice yesterday backed him to play at all their matches, and Chesney is desperate to perform again during the game with Senegal.
      However he is also contracted to perform at Butlins in Skegness, Lincolnshire, this weekend as part of a 90s Reloaded show with veteran DJ Judge Jules and S-Club 7 star Jo O’Meara.
      He flew out of Qatar yesterday after a cuddle with The Sun’s mascot Harry Mane — and we will help ensure he makes the 4,500-mile journey back in time once his show finishes at around 11pm on Saturday night.
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      Chesney, 51, said before he left: “It’s going to be tight but with The Sun’s help I’ll get back.
      “I’m having to fly back to the UK today because I’ve a long-standing gig arranged at Butlins in Skegness and I don’t want to disappoint my fans there.
      “But as soon as the curtain comes down I’ll start heading back – and if the Sun’s operation goes to plan I’ll be there and, if Fifa let me, I’ll perform again.
      “I’ve loved the World Cup gig but I can’t forget my fans at Butlins – we always have a ball. But I’m definitely coming back and want to see England go all the way.”
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      Discussions are taking place with Fifa about him performing at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
      Concerns have been raised that another appearance may show bias towards England – but Chesney says he is happy to go head-to-head with a Senegalese singing rival.
      He is also in talks about releasing a new version of his rousing hit with the chorus: “England, the one and only – there’s nobody that we can’t beat.”
      Yesterday England star Declan Rice — who embraced West Ham fan Chesney after the game — backed him to get to No1.
      However the 23-year-old Hammers ace admitted that he initially had no idea who he was.
      Declan said: “I knew the song but I actually didn’t know who he was – though he had a really familiar face.
      “It’s actually funny – I walked into the changing room and one of the kit men went ‘Chesney Hawkes is outside with your shirt on.’
      “I was like ‘I don’t know who he is’. And he said ‘What?’. Then I see him with the Rice shirt on and after the game I went and spoke to him and give him a hug.
      “That was really good. We’re pals now – and we’ve got to get him to the games.
      “We obviously won comfortably the other night with him there so we’ll get him singing The One and Only at every half-time. Hopefully we’ll get him back to No 1 as well.”
      Chesney says he is ready to go head-to-head with a Senegalese singing rival if another performance would show bias towards EnglandCredit: Getty
      Before he left yesterday, Chesney cuddled up to The Sun’s lion Harry Mane in Qatar and laughed: “He’s The Sun’s mascot but I’m the England team’s mane man now.
      “I’ve had the time of my life in Qatar and want to support the team every step of the way – just like Harry Mane.”
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      He is due to play in Qatar on December 11 at a Fifa fan festival – and will invite Harry on stage.
      Fifa did not respond to requests for comment earlier tonight. More