World Cup 2022

FEARS grow over the Argentina fan who was escorted out of Lusail Stadium by officials after she got her kit off during the World Cup Final.The fan was spotted on TV stripping off to celebrate Argentina’s dramatic win over France last night, however, still no more information has been released surrounding the incident.
Vision of the Argentina fan stripping off to celebrateCredit: Canalpais
An official spots the woman and from there she was escorted from the stadiumCredit: Canalpais
She was seen showing off and shaking her naked breasts, which breaks strict laws in Qatar.
There are fears she could be behind bars as there has been no sign of the woman since she was removed from the stadium.
The only way the woman could avoid jail is if a judge showed mercy and slapped her with a hefty fine.
Her behaviour is prohibited in the Arab country.
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Women travelling in the Arab nation are banned from wearing any tight clothing, or flashing any cleavage.
Although non-Qatari women don’t need to wear the abaya (cloak), their tops must cover their midriff and shoulders, and skirts, dresses and trousers must cover the knees.
And WAGs were advised to wear a scarf around their necks in a bid to cover up their busts.
Fans were quick to take to social media to point out the topless woman risked arrest due to the nation’s very strict conservative laws.
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One fan said: “I spotted her, very brave! she’ll be arrested over there if she’s not careful…”
A second added: “Caught live on TV”.
A third commented: “I’d be posting my boobs later to celebrate Messi and Argentina World Cup.”
The World Cup’s “hottest fan”, former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll, has previously flouted strict rules as she appeared at games in skimpy outfits.
Fans spotted the topless fan during the World Cup finalCredit: BBC
The blonde supporter was celebrating Argentina’s win over FranceCredit: BBC More

ARGENTINA’S hottest fan Suzy Cortez gave Lionel Messi a kiss of approval after the diminutive forward captained his team to victory in the World Cup final.Following the South American’s dramatic win over France on Sunday, the former Miss Bum Bum gave her idol a smooch while flaunting her famous behind.
Suzy Cortez gave Lionel Messi a kiss as he finally got his hands on the coverted World Cup trophyCredit: Splash
The former Miss Bum Bum once again showed her support for Argentina during Sunday’s finalCredit: Splash
Suzy already has seven tattoos of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, including one in a very intimate location just above her waistlineCredit: Splash
The 32-year-old model and beauty pageant star, who is actually Brazilian, has kept no secret of her love for arch rivals Argentina.  
And has persistently tipped her adopted side to go all the way during the past month thanks to their little magician.
“I’ve followed Leo Messi’s career since the beginning when I lived in Barcelona and today the World Cup title just came to crown the career of the best player in history,” she wrote.  
Messi picked up two goals, an assist and the man of the match award in Sunday’s final as Argentina prevailed on penalties.
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And after also walking away with the golden ball – handed to the tournaments best player – and the glittering World Cup trophy, Suzy reiterates her belief that he is conclusively better than rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Messi has already bigger than Cristiano for a while but after Sunday, doubts and questions about who is the greatest player in history will end,” she predicted before the huge tie.
Suzy already has seven tattoos of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, including one in a very intimate location just above her waistline.
And she celebrated Argentina’s huge World Cup win with a series of raunchy photos showing her getting covered in body paint in the blue and white colours of the flag.
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In one post she captioned “Campeones” (Champions) as she proclaimed Sunday as “Messi’s day.”
The OnlyFans model had previously promised she would get tattoos of the number 10 if the Albicelestes claimed their third title.
And now fans are on tenterhooks to see what move the influencer makes.
She previously told them: “I plan to get tattooed like Messi, with the ball and the number 10 on his leg.”
Suzy has undoubtedly been turning heads all tournament and has quickly struck up her own rivalry with stunning Croatian model Ivana Knoll.
Ivana, 30, has been dubbed the “World Cup’s hottest fan” due to her eye-catching outfits in the colours of the Croatian flag.
She filmed herself mocking Brazilian striker Richarlison’s “pigeon dance” after Croatia knocked out the South American giants in the quarter-finals.
But following Argentina’s 3-0 thrashing of Croatia, Brazilian beauty Suzy couldn’t resist a little dig.
Taking to her Instagram story, she wrote: “Where’s Ivana Piranha who made fun of the Brazilians? Go dancing in Croatia! On Sunday we will be champions.”
She also shared a picture of herself biting a red-and-white chequerboard cloth similar to the Croatian flag with her Instagram followers.
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“Where is the Croatia?” she asked, mockingly. “They’re going to watch the final at home!”
So far, Ivana hasn’t responded directly to Suzy’s taunt.
Brazilian model Suzy Cortez claims she is Argentina’s and Lionel Messi’s ‘number one fan’Credit: Splash
She said Messi’s win on Sunday proves he is the ‘best player in history’Credit: Getty
Suzy already has several tattoos dedicated to her hero – and is now set for moreCredit: Splash More

FORMER Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger left presenter Esther Sedlaczek flustered with a flirty comment at the end of the World Cup final.The 38-year-old offered his expertise to German TV channel ARD during the tournament.
Esther Sedlaczek seemed flustered by Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comment
Schweinsteiger appeared on German TV throughout the tournament alongside SedlaczekCredit: https://www.instagram.com/esthersedlaczek
The ex-Manchester United midfielder made a flirty comment during their World Cup final showCredit: Rex
Schweinsteiger joked about going on holiday with SedlaczekCredit: Alamy
He was there to see Argentina beat France on penalties after an incredible game finished 3-3.
But as Sedlaczek, 37, wrapped up their coverage of Sunday’s final, Schweinsteiger made things a tad awkward.
Sedlaczek said: “Basti, we’ve come to the end of it. That’s it for us. It was a lot of fun with you. Thank for that.”
The ex-Manchester United man then joked: “Thank you Esther, it was a lot of fun. Now we’re going on vacation together for two weeks, right?”
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A surprised Sedlaczek initially responded “Yes, of course” before quickly correcting herself and saying: “No, no, no. Of course we don’t!”
She then pointed out: “Have fun with your family. And you have the last words in the studio.”
The camera then cut from the pair standing next to each other at Lusail Stadium back to the studio.
Schweinsteiger is married to retired Serbian tennis star and ex-world No1 Ana Ivanovic.
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The couple, who tied the knot in 2016 after first meeting in 2014, have two children together.
However, any possible feelings of awkwardness were quickly brushed aside as Sedlaczek took to Instagram after the game.
Posting a picture of herself alongside Schweinsteiger, she wrote: “What a final. What a tournament this was. My first world championship as a host comes to an end.
“Thanks to Basti, thanks to the whole team and: Congratulations Argentina! It was a pleasure.”
Meanwhile, Schweinsteiger said: “The 2022 World Cup has come to an end with, for me, the best final ever and a more than worthy winner.
“Thanks to the entire @sportschau-Team for the great local cooperation over the last 4 weeks!”
Schweinsteiger is married to retired tennis star Ana IvanovicCredit: EPA More

KINGSLEY COMAN, Randal Kolo-Muani and Aurelien Tchouameni were all subjected to vile racial abuse following France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina.The defending champions failed in their bid to become only the third team to retain the title on Sunday night, losing 4-2 on penalties following a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Randal Kolo-Muani was racially abused after missing a huge chance in extra timeCredit: GETY
Kingsley Coman was also targeted by sick trolls after missing his penaltyCredit: GETTY
Aurelien Tchouameni was also abused after missing his spot kickCredit: GETTY
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars Coman and Tchouameni both missed from the spot and handed Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel the chance to win the tournament.
And he fired home from 12 yards to secure La Albiceleste’s third World Cup triumph.
Eintracht Frankfurt hitman Kolo-Muani missed a golden opportunity to seal victory for Les Bleus in added time in the second half of extra time.
And the vile racists targeted the trio on social media immediately after the shootout.
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The disgusting trolls left a string of monkey and banana emojis on the trio’s accounts and a number of derogatory comments.
The string of comments prompted Tchouameni and Kolo-Muani to briefly disable their accounts.
The duo eventually reactivated them – albeit with moderated comments.
The disgusting abuse dished out to Coman, Kolo-Muani and Tchouameni was not too dissimilar to that received by England stars Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka.
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The Three Lions trio all missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final last summer and were bombarded with a barrage of racist abuse from trolls.
The nation rallied and the stars and a number of the trolls have since received jail time for their actions.
Shortly after the trophy presentation, France boss Didier Deschamps was quick to lambast France’s lacklustre display.
He said: “We utterly failed to show up in the 1st half. We expected (their intensity).
“We neither had the correct attitude nor the correct response.
“It will take a lot to worry them and come back. They are really playing a World Cup final.”
He added: “We didn’t turn up for different reasons (in the first 60 minutes).
“We have had to face difficult things in the last four days. Illness and then things collectively too.”
England winger Bukayo Saka was also racially abused after missing his penalty in the Euro 2020 finalCredit: GETTY More

KARIM BENZEMA has announced his retirement from international football. The Real Madrid star made the cryptic reveal a day after France’s World Cup final loss to Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
Karim Benzema has appeared to announce his retirement from international footballCredit: Getty
Benzema, 35, tweeted: “I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I’m proud of it!
“I have written my story and ours is ending.”
Benzema was named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad that looked to defend the World Cup in Qatar.
But a thigh injury ruled him out, although Deschamps never replaced the forward.
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It led to rumours that he was set to make a shock return to the French side in time for the final having returned to Real Madrid training.
But Benzema appeared to brutally rule himself out as he posted on Instagram: “I don’t care.”
The prolific goalscorer did wish his nation luck on the final, which they lost on penalties.
Benzema’s future in the national side faced doubt after RMC Sport reported Benzema turned down president Emmanuel Macron’s invite to watch the game.
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L’Equipe later added the player cut off all ties with the French squad after manager Deschamps refused to call him up.
It is the latest saga in Benzema’s story with the national team.
He first made his debut in 2007 and was a regular up until 2015.
But Benzema was banned from playing for France for his alleged role in blackmailing team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape scandal.
He was in November 2021 guilty of complicity and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term by a court in Versailles.
Benzema was also fined 75,000 euros (£63,000) but planned to appeal the verdict.
In the same year, the LaLiga legend was named in France’s 26-man squad for the delayed European Championships.
And it paved the way for Benzema to return to the France team last June in a 3-0 win over Wales – later scoring four goals at the Euros.
The attacker played in subsequent Nations League and World Cup qualification matches.
But in November he was officially ruled out of the winter World Cup through injury.
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In the tournament, Olivier Giroud surpassed Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top scorer with 53 goals.
Benzema meanwhile has returned to Real Madrid training ahead of the LaLiga restart and retires from France with 37 goals in 97 matches.
Karim Benzema reties with 37 France goalsCredit: Getty
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ARGENTINA star Rodrigo De Paul hit back at his critics with an X-rated rant after winning the World Cup.The midfielder took advantage of the dressing room celebrations to respond to criticism he had received during the tournament in Qatar.
Rodrigo De Paul hit back at his critics with an x-rated rantCredit: https://twitter.com/todonoticias/status/1604589647606210560
The midfielder has been criticised for losing the ball and misplacing passes in the tournamentCredit: Alamy
He had been slammed for misplaced passes and losing the ball early in the tournament.
Clearly upset, the Atletico Madrid player took aim at his critics as he ranted on a live video from Nicolas Otamendi’s Instagram.
He said: “For eternity… And all those who doubted, suck my d*** well.
“They threw me from all sides and did not turn me over.
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“Eat my whole d***! W*****!” 
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Sebastien Veron had already come to his defence.
The Argentine said: “I already saw this, you kept trying, the idiots are going to keep looking to fall on you and blame yourself for a result.
“Don’t loosen up because you have a lot of football to give”.
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It was one example of the Argentina squad blowing off steam after the dramatic final.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez trolled Kylian Mbappe by getting the squad to hold a moments silence for him during a conga line.
The stopper and his team-mates sang in Spanish: “A minute of silence.”
Martinez shushed his pals before continuing: “For Mbappe who is dead!”
While former Argentina forward Sergio Aguero called France midfielder Eduard Camavinga a “dickface” during a live stream to his 500,000 followers.
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ARGENTINA will defend their World Cup crown in 2026 with a bold new look.That’s because the South American giants will be without talisman Lionel Messi.
Argentina will not have Lionel Messi around to defend their World Cup in 2026Credit: Getty
The Paris Saint-Germain star bid farewell to World Cup football with two goals in yesterday’s victorious final over France.
And the time has come for new aces to step up for their country.
Other veterans including Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi are unlikely to be around either.
Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman looks at how Argentina could potentially line up in Canada, Mexico and the USA…
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GK – EMILIANO MARTINEZ (ASTON VILLA), CURRENT AGE – 30
Goalies tend to stick around a little longer than outfield players and Martinez has proven to be one of the best around.
His mentality and commitment to Argentina’s cause could even put him in with a shout of becoming the new captain.
But Martinez may have to curb his enthusiasm for the unsavoury side of the game too.
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How Argentina could look at the 2026 World Cup
RB – NAHUEL MOLINA (ATLETICO MADRID), 24
A constant threat down Argentina’s right flank and adapted well to several different formations.
Molina’s best years are still to come after an impressive debut tournament.
CB – CRISTIAN ROMERO (TOTTENHAM), 24
A rock at the back for club and country in every single game.
There’s a reason why both Antonio Conte and Lionel Scaloni love the no-nonsense defender.
CB – LISANDRO MARTINEZ (MAN UTD), 24
What he lacks in height, he more than makes up for in passion and teamwork.
Many were surprised to see Martinez ousted for Otamendi in Qatar, but he is sure to now take over from the veteran.
LB – FRANCO CARBONI (INTER MILAN), 19
Rejected Liverpool and Juventus to join Inter last season and is still just 19 years old.
On loan at Cagliari, Carboni has been tipped by many as the new Javier Zanetti and has already earned a senior call-up.
Emi Buendia is ready to win back his place in Argentina’s squadCredit: Getty
RM – EMILIANO BUENDIA (ASTON VILLA), 25
Dip in form saw versatile wide-man narrowly miss out on place in 2022 World Cup squad.
But Buendia is a fighter and will undoubtedly work his way back into Scaloni’s plans again.
CM – ENZO FERNANDEZ (BENFICA), 21
The deserved winner of the tournament’s Best Young Player award.
Fernandez is sure to get a big-money move in the next year or two, which should make him even more formidable by 2026.
CM – ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER (BRIGHTON), 23
Kept his head down as Seagulls pals took all the credit and is now a world champion with the best of them.
Mac Allister keeps getting better with each season and versatility makes him a sure thing at the next World Cup.
Alejandro Garnacho is ready to make a splash for ArgentinaCredit: AP
LM – ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (MAN UTD), 18
Youngster was upset by World Cup snub, and angrier still when he was not chosen as an injury replacement.
But Garnacho is maturing well at Old Trafford and has shown he has the skill to replace Messi as Argentina’s main playmaker.
ST – LAUTARO MARTINEZ (INTER MILAN), 25
Seems nervy on the big stage but more minutes up top will help him adjust to role.
Has done the business for his club and there’s no reason to suggest he can’t do it for his country.
ST – JULIAN ALVAREZ (MAN CITY), 22
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