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    I’m Mexico’s hottest fan but if we get knocked out of the World Cup I’m switching to ANOTHER major team

    MEXICO’S hottest fan says if the side get knocked out of the World Cup, she’ll switch her allegiance to another team.Model and former Miss Universe title holder Andrea Meza will be cheering on her national side in their Group C game against Saudi Arabia.
    Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2020Credit: Getty
    Andrea is seen as Mexico’s hottest fanCredit: instagram
    She’s also shown her support for Team USA and could switch sides if Mexico get knocked outCredit: instagram
    Mexico have a chance of progressing in World Cup in Qatar if they beat their opponents tonight and if Poland beat Argentina.
    If Poland and Argentina draw, and Mexico win, it has to be by four goals or more to overhaul Argentina’s goal difference.
    Saudi Arabia will qualify if they win and they only need a draw if Poland beat Argentina.
    Andrea is certainly a keen football fan and has posed in Mexico’s team shirts for photographs posted to her Instagram account.
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    However, less than 24 hours ago Andrea also took to her social media account to post a couple of pics of her wearing a USA shirt.
    In the caption she wrote, in Spanish: “Supporting @usmnt #usa.”
    Andrea was born and raised in Chihuahua City as the eldest of three daughters and is of partial Chinese descent.
    She went on to study software engineering at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua and gained a degree in 2017.
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    She started working as a software engineer while also pursuing a career as a model.
    Andrea was picked to represent Chihuahua in the Miss World Mexico 2016 tournament.
    She lost out to Ana Girault that year but gained the title the following year, going on to represent the country in 2017 where she finished as the fourth runner up.
    In 2020, Meza was crowned Mexicana Universal Chihuahua 2020, allowing her to represent Chihuahua at Mexicana Universal 2020 where she won the title.
    That award allowed her to enter the Miss Universe 2020 competition which was held in Florida and went on to win the title.
    However, should she switch teams, she might have a run for her money as USA already seems to have their ‘hottest fan’ cheering them on.
    Rachel Stuhlmann, 26, has football fans falling at her feet with her sexy snaps showing her support for her side.
    Croatian beauty Ivana Knoll has been, unofficially named as the World Cup’s hottest fan.
    The stunning superfan offered a pair of forlorn Welsh fans a shoulder to cry on after the Three Lions roared to victory.
    She lent her support to the deflated duo while taking a day off from her cheerleading duties before Croatia takes on Belgium.
    Meanwhile, stunning brunette Jelena Stojadinovic has been showing her support for Serbia in the tournament.
    Posting on her TikTok, the Serbian-born beauty, who lives in Trieste, Italy, posed in a purple figure-hugging dress with the letters of her first name superimposed vertically on the screen.
    She then used each letter to make up the name of six players she thinks will make all the difference.
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    Bonnie Brown, 25, could well be in the running as England’s ‘hottest fan’.
    Bonnie is an adult content creator and she’s loved football since she was a little girl.
    Andrea has a degree in software engineering but has pursued a modelling careerCredit: @erick3sparza
    Andrea has built up a large following on her Instagram accountCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    Andrea became the third Mexican to win the title of Miss Universe when she won in 2020Credit: AP More

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    England star Ben White leaves World Cup squad for personal reasons and will NOT return to Qatar for rest of tournament

    ENGLAND have announced Ben White has left their World Cup camp and flown home due to personal reasons.The Three Lions defender is not expected to rejoin the group in Qatar before the end of the tournament.
    Ben White has left England’s World Cup squadCredit: AP
    White has left the group due to personal reasonsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    An FA statement confirmed: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
    “The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
    “We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
    White’s club, Arsenal, tweeted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”
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    The 25-year-old has not played in any of England’s three games so far at the World Cup.
    White was an unused sub in the first two games, and was not in the squad for the 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday.
    He missed training on Monday ahead of the game through illness.
    Boss Gareth Southgate will now have a squad of 25 for the remainder of England’s campaign in Qatar.
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    There will not be a replacement called up in his place.
    The Three Lions gaffer already has plenty of defensive cover for first choice pairing Harry Maguire and John Stones in the form of Conor Coady and Eric Dier.
    White can also play right-back but Southgate already has Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold to fill that position.
    White, who has been capped four times by the Three Lions, has been in superb form for Arsenal this season.
    The defender started all 14 Premier League games before the World Cup break, helping his side to the top of the table.
    White’s exit from the camp comes after two England stars revealed their recent heartbreak.
    Marcus Rashford dedicated his first goal against Wales to close friend Garfield Hayward, who passed away just days before the game.
    And left-back Luke Shaw lost his nan just hours before the opening game of the World Cup against Iran.
    Marcus Rashford dedicated his stunning free-kick against Wales to close friend Garfield HaywardCredit: Getty More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training ahead of World Cup clash with South Korea ‘amid Saudi Arabia transfer offer’

    CRISTIANO RONALDO missed Portugal training today ahead of their final group game amid speculation over a record-breaking move to Saudi Arabia.The 37-year-old has reportedly been offered the chance to become the highest-paid sportsperson of all time by Al-Nassr.
    Cristiano Ronaldo sat out training with Portugal todayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The superstar is a free agent after leaving Manchester United last week.
    But SunSport understands Ronaldo is still keen to play Champions League football and has not agreed the offer of a two-and-a-half year contract worth £173 million-a-year, despite reports in Marca.
    However, his current focus is on trying to fire Portugal to World Cup glory.
    A brace from Bruno Fernandes sealed a 2-0 win over Uruguay, even though Ronaldo tried to claim the first, and booked their spot in the last-16 with a game to spare.
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    They still have South Korea to play on Friday – which could see Fernando Santos rest some of his players.
    And perhaps that is why the Real Madrid legend failed to train alongside his team-mates earlier.
    Portuguese supporters have little to fear regarding their talisman as Abola claims he has no physical problems.
    And he was instead doing individual training in the gym.
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    He was not the only one to miss out on Portugal’s penultimate session.
    Porto midfielder Otavio only went through some recovery work.
    While injured PSG pair Danilo Pereira and Nuno Mendes are still recovering from their respective knocks. More

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    Watch wild scenes as Australians party at 3.30am with flares and dancing in streets after reaching World Cup knockouts

    AUSTRALIA are through to the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006 – and Socceroos fans have been celebrating in style.Graham Arnold’s side stunned Denmark 1-0 to reach the last 16.
    There were wild scenes in Melbourne as Australia beat DenmarkCredit: EPA
    Socceroos supporters celebrated in styleCredit: EPA
    Australia have qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006Credit: EPA
    Mathew Leckie scored the winner to down DenmarkCredit: Reuters
    But a 6pm kick off in Qatar meant it was nearly 4am in Melbourne by the time the full-time whistle blew.
    Mathew Leckie’s goal saw them qualify behind 2018 World Cup winners France – sparking wild scenes on the streets of Melbourne.
    Thousands of Australia fans gathered in Federation Square for the middle of the night clash.
    The action on the pitch didn’t disappoint, and neither did their reaction.
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    Cameras caught the bedlam after Leckie’s goal hit the back of the net.
    And Socceroos supporters celebrated madly and lit flares when the goal went in.
    There was more partying when the full-time whistle blew as fans danced in the streets to commemorate the win.
    Fans had already celebrated in style following the 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.
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    The two wins saw them through to the knockouts for the first time in 16 years, and for only the second time in their history.
    The Socceroos will now face World Cup holders France on Saturday for a place in the quarter-finals.
    And a win against the current holders would be sure to cause even wilder scenes in Melbourne and beyond.
    The Socceroos have not qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time since 2006Credit: Alamy More

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    Canada vs Morocco: TV channel, kick-off time and live stream for 2022 World Cup Group F clash

    CANADA will try and crush Morocco’s World Cup last-16 dreams in the final Group F encounter.Canada became the success story of North and Central America during qualification, topping their group above Mexico and the USA.
    Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s only World Cup goalCredit: Reuters
    Morocco are on the verge of last-16 qualificationCredit: AFP
    But they are already out having failed to register a single point at the Qatar tournament after losing their first two matches.
    However they have the chance to sign out in style against a Moroccan side who can cement their qualification spot with a win.

    What time is Canada vs Morocco?

    Canada’s clash with Morocco will take place TOMORROW – Thursday, December 1.
    The game will kick off from 3pm UK time.
    Canada vs Morocco will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar’s capital Doha.
    The two sides have played each other once before – in a friendly in 2006, and Morocco came away 4-0 winners.

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    What TV channel is it on and cam it be live streamed?

    Portugal vs Ghana will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

    Can I watch it for FREE?
    Yes, you can! The match is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
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    France star Theo Hernandez’s stunning tattoo model Wag steals show in stands at World Cup 2022

    FRANCE’S football team may be star studded on the pitch, but it hasn’t stopped one of the team’s Wags from stealing the show. Zoe Cristofoli, the Wag of Theo Hernandez, has been busy catching the eye during the group stage.
    Zoe Cristofoli in the stands at the World CupCredit: AFP
    Theo Hernandez celebrates with Zoe after beating DenmarkCredit: Getty
    Zoe has been a mainstay in the crowds supporting France in QatarCredit: Getty
    She boasts 1.1 million followers on her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @zoe_cristofoli
    The Italian model has been supporting Hernandez and his team-mates as they navigated the group stage.
    But while Kylian Mbappe has been writing the headlines on the pitch, off the pitch has been Zoe’s turf.
    Zoe, 26, boasts 1.1 million followers on her Instagram page.
    On there she regularly posts photos showing off her striking tattoos.
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    Most of her body is covered in tattoos after getting her first ink job when she was 15, according to Bild.
    Her back and neck are nearly completely full, while her right arm now appears to be mostly black from the elbow down.
    Among the tattoos are the year she was born (1996), her mother’s face, a huge snake on her belly and the word love.
    She has been with the AC Milan defender since 2020.
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    However, she was also snapped back in 2018 hanging out with then Man City star Sergio Aguero outside an LA nightclub.
    France topped their World Cup group despite suffering defeat in their final game at the hands of Tunisia.
    Zoe is a Instagram model and bloggerCredit: Instagram @zoe_cristofoli
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    Croatia vs Belgium: TV channel, kick-off time and live stream for 2022 World Cup Group F clash

    GET the popcorn at the ready football fans as Croatia are set to face Belgium in a mouth-watering Group F finale.Croatia surpassed all expectations in 2018 by beating Argentina and England to reach the World Cup final before falling short at the hands of winners France.
    Luka Modric and Co are closing in on a last-16 spotCredit: Rex
    Belgium were beaten by Morocco in their last encounterCredit: Rex
    And Fans will hope that they can go one step further in Qatar, after a disappointing end to Euro 2020, crashing out at the round of 16.
    But first, Luka Modric and Co will need to navigate past a Belgian side who are also in the run-in for a last-16 qualification spot.
    When is Croatia vs Belgium?

    Croatia’s clash with Belgium will take place TOMORROW – Thursday, December 1.
    The game will kick off from 3pm UK time.
    Croatia vs Belgium will be held at the Al Rayyan Stadium.
    The two sides last played in a friendly in 2021, and Belgium edged it 1-0.

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    What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Croatia vs Belgium will be shown live on BBC one in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

    Can I watch it for FREE?
    Yes! The appealing contest is available to watch for FREE in the UK, so long as you have a TV licence.
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    Antonio Rudiger must knock out his LANDLORD from World Cup for Germany to progress to knockout rounds

    ANTONIO RUDIGER must knock out his LANDLORD for Germany to reach the last-16 of the World Cup.Rudiger has been renting from ex-Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas since swapping Chelsea for the Spanish capital on the summer.
    Antonio Rudiger will come up against his landlord when Germany face Costa RicaCredit: Getty
    Keylor Navas will be hoping to guide Costa Rice in the knockout stagesCredit: Getty
    Now the two will come up against each other when Germany face Costa Rica in a must-win game for both sides.
    Navas spent five years with the Spanish giants, winning one La Liga crown and three Champions League titles, before leaving for PSG in 2019.
    Meanwhile, Rudiger arrived at Madrid in the summer after his contract expired at Chelsea.
    And according to German outlet BILD, the 29-year-old moved in Navas’ villa.
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    Rudiger was asked whether he expects to be thrown out if the Germans come out on top.

    He said: “As long as you pay the rent on time, I don’t think that will happen.
    “Keylor is a great goalkeeper, so I don’t underestimate him.”
    Germany kept alive their hopes of avoiding a second consecutive group stage exit with a 1-1 draw against Spain in their last game.
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    But the 2014 winners must win to stand any chance of progressing to the knockout stages after their opening loss to Japan.
    Costa Rica on the other hand, sprung a surprise when they defeated the Japanese to ignite their own last-16 hopes.
    But the Central America must better Japan’s result to qualify, meaning they need a favour from Spain. More