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      BBC viewers fume as World Cup draw channel is switched halfway through as England finally find out their fate

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      FOOTBALL fans were left FUMING after the 2022 World Cup Draw switched channels on BBC mid-way through.Although viewers watching on BBC One were warned it would switch to BBC Two, it left people baffled as to why they would do it during the draw.
      BBC One switched their World Cup draw coverage to BBC Two – midway through the drawCredit: Getty

      The coverage switched at 6pm, so BBC One could broadcast the news.
      But not before the channel looked ahead to this weekend’s sport – including the Cambridge vs Oxford boat race.
      Footie fan Darren Walsh couldn’t believe what he was seeing, writing on Twitter: “A hour long programme for #FIFAWorldCup where they started the main business 50 minutes into it, and now BBC have to change the schedule to fit it 🙄.”
      Phillip Whitehurst couldn’t believe they were switching “just as it got interesting”.
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      “Absolutely s**t”, “bloody hopeless” and “p*** poor effort” were some of the kinder criticisms levelled at the TV broadcaster.
      Another furious viewer demanded that “no sport is shown on the BBC” after the weird switchover.
      Others wondered why they couldn’t have put the entire draw show on BBC Two as the 6pm news always gets its slot.
      The change came just minutes after England were drawn in Group B, with Iran and USA the first two of their three opponents named.
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      England have never played Iran – for obvious reasons.
      Now Gareth Southgate’s team will begin their glory push against them, probably at 7pm on November 21 and likely to be at the Khalifa Stadium where Fabio Capello’s England lost to Brazil in a 2009 friendly.
      USA will be England’s second opponents.
      Three Lions have played USA twice in the World Cup – and never won.
      Infamously they lost 1-0 in Belo Horizonte in 1950.
      The Three Lions’ final group game will be against either Scotland, Wales or Ukraine – in what could be a tasty finish.
      The draw took place in Doha, Qatar in front of a whole host of football stars past and present, their wags, and a handful of big-screen stars.
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      England qualified with flying colours and are one of the top seeds heading into the group stages.
      But European champions Italy will NOT be in Qatar, having surprisingly lost 1-0 in their qualifier against North Macedonia. More

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      PSG in for Antony, Kalvin Phillips contract UPDATE, Ian Rush’s World Cup view – updates on the draw

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are the latest club to show interest in Ajax wonderkid Antony according to reports.Manchester United and Chelsea have been heavily on his tail, but the French giants are eager to swoop him from under their noses.
      Meanwhile, Leeds midfield maestro Kalvin Phillips is set to cause a huge blow to admirers having confirmed that he wants to sign a new contract at Elland Road.
      Ian Rush has stated his reasoning for rather competing against Scotland or Wales instead of Ukraine.
      And make sure to stay tuned because we will have all the latest information as we draw closer to the World Cup draw TODAY.
      Get all the latest football news and updates here…
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      No Ser
      Sergio Aguero was forced to retire from professional football last year due to a heart problem, so he will not be playing at this year’s World Cup.
      He recently revealed that he had been offered a staff role with Argentina, however he turned it down as he wants to go to Qatar as a fan.
      When speaking to ESPN, he said: “The invitation to be part of Argentina’s staff was on the table.
      “I spoke with Chiqui [Tapia, Argentina Football Association president] and I was clear with him about my goal to enjoy my time.
      “I’m going to Qatar, but as a fan.
      “I have a great relationship with everyone from the national team but I don’t see myself in the coaching staff and with the players on a day-to-day basis. They are asking for a role that isn’t for me right now.
      “I had a talk with [Messi], he and Scaloni gave me an idea of what they wanted from me.
      “I asked them for some time to think about it and then told Chiqui that I wasn’t ready for that.
      “I will be available for any event related to the Argentina national team, as an ambassador but I don’t want a day-to-day responsibility with the team.”
      Credit: Getty
      Pot luck
      Here’s a reminder of the pots for this afternoon’s World Cup draw.

      Pot 1: Qatar, Brazil, Belgium, France, Portugal, England, Argentina, Spain.
      Pot 2: Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Mexico, USA, Uruguay, Croatia.
      Pot 3: Japan, Serbia, Iran, Morocco, South Korea, Senegal, Poland, Canada.
      Pot 4: Ecuador, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Peru, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine, Costa Rica/New Zealand, UAE/Australia/Peru

      “We’re not going to fear anyone”
      When asked about the World Cup draw earlier this week, England midfielder Jack Grealish said:
      “As a group we don’t really fear anyone. It’ll show in our performances.
      “I think I saw something the other day saying that we haven’t been beat over 90 minutes since November 2020 or something like that so I think, yeah, at the moment we have such a confident group and looking ahead to the draw we’re all going to be excited and we’re not going to fear anyone”

      Chelsea injury updates
      Boss Thomas Tuchel spoke in the press-conference ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Brentford.
      The German gaffer seemed in high spirits after the international break as he gave the injury updates.
      He said: “Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chillwell will miss the game tomorrow.
      “Callum still has some lower-back problems.
      “Everyone else was in training.”
      Spider-mount
      Mason Mount has swapped the football pitch for the dance floor – showing off his ‘Spider-Mase’ moves to the Spider-Man theme tune.
      The 30-second clip shows the England star, 23, using his famous football skills to perform several kick-ups while donning the famous Spidey suit.
      Sharing it with his 2.7 million TikTok followers, Mount ends the clip by performing the famous Spider-Man web shooter pose, as a homage to his favourite superhero character.
      The Chelsea midfielder then removes the mask to unveil himself.
      The Marvel mega fan teamed up with Sony Pictures to mark the home entertainment release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
      He’s such a fan, Mount is even considering a future move to appear on the big screen if he was offered a role in a future Spider-Man movie. 

      Maximum effort
      Eddie Howe has demanded maximum buy-in from maverick Allan Saint-Maximin, OSCAR PAUL WRITES.
      “You will never make Maxi be like another winger, he’s unique, and the team has to work around that uniqueness.
      “For a player of his type, consistency will always be an issue … but as long as we get the buy-in from him to the team and he is really committed to the things he finds more difficult – recovery runs and working off the ball – the other things will take care of themselves.
      “It’s something I’ve had to learn quite quickly because over-coaching him is a negative.
      “Part of the strength of Allan is that you can almost let him do his stuff.
      “You don’t want him over-thinking the game because his natural talent is so impulsive.
      “So I’ve tried to strike that balance while also giving him guidelines that the team needs him to deliver. It’s quite a delicate thing.”
      Saint-Maximin, 25, is back up to speed following the international break and he is in line to start against Tottenham tomorrow.
      Howe added: “We are just looking for the best Maxi – when he is at his best there is no one like him.
      “I’ve never coached anyone quite like him, and that’s a positive thing.
      “But it’s about harnessing that and trying to make that function for the team.”
      Fifa president’s Italy heartbreak
      Fifa president Gianni Infantino “really wants to cry” after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup again.
      He told Rai Sport: “I really want to cry.
      “For all the Italians it is sad, it is the second World Cup in a row in which the Azzurri do not participate.
      “And if they qualify for the next World Cup it will be 12 years of absence.”
      Ten Hag ADMITS United talks
      Erik Ten Hag has called Manchester United a “great club” – and admits that talks are “always” ongoing with representatives from other teams.
      Speaking to broadcaster Sport1, he said: “People know each other in our business.
      “There are always talks with representatives from other clubs, that’s normal.
      “Man United is a big club with great fans. But I can only repeat that my full focus is on Ajax.”
      Ukraine want friendy with Prem club
      Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov wants to play a Premier League side to prepare for his nation’s play-off tie with Scotland.
      Petrakov’s got his eyes set on a game at Wembley, preferably with a London club.
      He told the Guardian: “We could play at Wembley, for example, against a London club.
      “It could be a good exhibition game, a response for the Ukrainian army, as well as preparatory work for the Scotland game.”
      Liverpool urged to buy Kane
      Ian Wright has urged Liverpool to sign Man United transfer target Harry Kane from Tottenham.
      Wright said on his podcast: “Imagine Harry Kane at Liverpool… If I had the capability of getting Kane and putting him in Liverpool’s side with [Mohamed] Salah, or [Sadio] Mane or [Luis] Diaz and playing as the number nine, dropping deep and doing his stuff…
      “It won’t be how Firmino does it, those lovely bit of skills and stuff, but Kane can drop in and help create because the two could run behind.”
      Antonio gets backing from Carlton Cole
      Carlton Cole has backed Michail Antonio to keep his spot in West Ham’s team despite the club being poised to sign a striker this summer.
      Speaking to SunSport on West Ham’s complicated striker search ahead of a Masters Football event in association with Bookmakers.com, Cole said: “When you bring someone into the club in the January window, they’re expected to play straight away…
      “But they won’t, because we’ve got Antonio.”
      Ronaldinho on Messi criticism
      Ronaldinho “doesn’t understand” why Lionel Messi is being booed by PSG fans.
      The Argentine was jeered by his own supporters during their 3-0 victory over Bordeaux last month.
      Fellow Barca and PSG old boy Ronaldinho, however, cannot fathom the reaction of the Parc des Princes.
      On the jeering, the Brazilian icon said: “I don’t understand.
      “If you whistle Messi, there’s nothing left!
      “If you whistle the best in the world, who are you going to applaud?
      “I don’t get it.”
      Bale to AC Milan?
      AC Milan are reportedly plotting a summer transfer swoop for Gareth Bale.
      The 32-year-old is out of contract with Real Madrid at the end of the season.
      And the £650,000-a-week star seems certain to leave the Bernabeu amid continuing media attacks on him.
      Bale will look for a new club in the summer – but could hang up his boots after the World Cup in Qatar.
      However, that has not deterred the Serie A giants, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.
      He states that Milan’s sporting director Paolo Maldini has been in talks with the Welsh forward’s representatives.
      Lanzini’s dramatic crash
      Dramatic footage shows the aftermath of West Ham star Manuel Lanzini’s horror smash.
      The midfielder, 29, was being driven to training in a Mercedes when the £70,000 people carrier flipped over on the A12.
      Miraculously Lanzini walked away from the wreckage unscathed and was even able to carry on training.
      Footage now shows the shocking aftermath of yesterday’s crash as emergency crews raced to the scene.
      The mangled car can be seen on its side after it left the road and smashed into a tree.
      Fire trucks and ambulances can also be seen blocking the road in Romford, East London, near the Hammers’ training ground.
      It comes as Argentinian international Lanzini took to Instagram to reassure fans he is OK.

      Luxury serivce provider for superstars
      When it comes to wanting a booking at the most sought-after restaurant last minute, tickets for the upcoming Tyson Fury fight, or a personal shopper, FirstLuxe are footballers’ first port of call.
      A concierge service like no other, they have become the one-stop shop for Arsenal stars Ben White and Emile Smith Rowe, England international Kalvin Phillips, West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, Olympic legend Usain Bolt and more.
      The business was conceived by school friends Steven Haziza Metta and former Hull City defender Calaum Jahraldo-Martin around four years ago.
      Members can pay £1,080 a year for exclusive experiences in London’s finest hotspot, which can be accessed by the FirstLuxe app.
      Or, they can upgrade to a platinum membership for £2,400 a year which includes bespoke travel – with a planned expansion to incorporate sports star havens Marbella, Mykonos and Dubai in the near future.
      This also gives them access to a company-hired personal shopper, who takes clientele around the likes of Harrods, Selfridges or Harvey Nichols for Dior trainers at £890 a pop to a full-styling experience which can run into the thousands.

      England’s fate to be decided
      England secured their World Cup qualifying spot back in November but they finally get to find out their group stage fate TODAY.
      The Three Lions comfortably topped Group I – going on an unbeaten 10-game run where they accumulated 26 points.
      England will fancy themselves to get far in this edition of the World Cup based on their wide range of talented stars.
      And the Three Lions have avoided teams such as Brazil, Portugal and the current holders France in the group stages.
      But Gareth Southgate will still be hoping that his side can be put in the easiest group on paper possible.
      Best case scenario: USA, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia
      Worst case scenario: Germany, Senegal, Canada
      World Cup draw looms
      Fans across the world are anxiously waiting for the World Cup draw which goes live TODAY.
      This will be the final time we witness footballs biggest competition endure 32 teams before it expands to 48 nations in 2026.
      And everyone will be nervous to find out their country’s fate will be for the first ever winter World Cup.
      The World Cup draw is set to take place on Friday April 1 at 4pm live from Doha.Group stages for the Qatar World Cup will start on Monday November 21.The final of this years World Cup will be on December 18, just one week before Christmas.
      Ronaldo’s career plan
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to continue playing for Portugal beyond 2024 – by which time he will be 39.
      And team-mate Jose Fonte reckons there is still plenty left in the tank to see him represent Portugal at Euro 2024 in Germany.
      The veteran Lille defender told talkSPORT: “I think he’s left it pretty clear in his last interview, he’s the one who decides his future.
      “I think that physically he feels good, he feels great.
      “If he had the chance to win it and the chance to keep performing at the highest stages then he’ll keep playing, as he said.
      “Nobody knows exactly what he has in his mind, so only he can decide his future.
      “He wants to play and keep playing so I would assume that he will be in Qatar, and not only in Qatar but in the next Euros at least.”
      Az to be done
      Cesar Azpilcueta will reportedly be allowed to join Barcelona by Chelsea this summer despite his contract extension.
      The 32-year-old Spaniard is one of several stars at the club who are due to become free agents when their contracts expire in June.
      Reports have been building for months that the Chelsea skipper was set to return to his homeland with Barcelona.
      However, fears the move would collapse escalated last month due to a clause in his current deal.
      An automatic one-year extension in Azpilicueta’s contract was triggered when he made over 30 appearances this season – an achievement he hit a number of weeks ago.
      The veteran star was hoping to come to a diplomatic agreement with the crisis-hit West London outfit.
      The Blues are currently unable to offer any new deals to their players or sign any new ones due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich.
      Now Marca claims that Chelsea will let the defender join Barcelona for nothing anyway in the summer due to the “excellent relationship” between the player and club.
      Ian Rush’s World Cup view
      Ian Rush has revealed that he would rather Wales play Scotland in the World Cup play-off finals instead of Ukraine who will have the world’s support.
      He told gambling.com: “We’ve got one more game to go – either against Scotland or Ukraine – and I know who I’d rather play.
      “If we play Ukraine, the whole of Europe will be willing them to win, and I can understand that. I wouldn’t want Wales to have to come up against that tidal wave of support, so I’d rather play Scotland.
      “If we meet Scotland again in 2022, hopefully it’ll be third time lucky for Wales.”
      England face World Cup boredom
      England players face a battle against boredom at the World Cup when they stay in the same hotel for the entire tournament.
      Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has picked the Souq Al-Wakra hotel in the fishing village of Al Wakrah 10 miles south of Doha.
      Like the last two World Cup tournaments at the team hotel, players are likely to be kept entertained by a driving simulator, PlayStation, basketball, table tennis, pool and darts.
      Normally, teams travel from their base and stay in a different venue the night before a game.

      Mike Dean’s golden card
      Prem chiefs will mark referee Mike Dean’s retirement by giving him a GOLDEN CARD on the final day of the season.
      Wirral whistler Dean, 53, is set for a senior VAR role at Stockley Park next term.
      If the title race is settled, his final outing on May 22 could be Liverpool v Wolves or Manchester City v  Aston Villa — so he can enjoy the carnival atmosphere.
      All other Prem matches  that day are to be paused in the 22nd minute for a round of applause to mark Dean’s 22 years as a Select Group referee.
      The Professional Game Match Officials Limited have commissioned the golden card bust. 
      Good morning, footy fans
      The 2022 World Cup draw is TODAY.
      England will find out who they will face in the group stages in Qatar, writes DAVE FRASER.
      The Three Lions are still chasing their first major tournament win since 1966.
      Silverware-starved fans sense England are getting closer and closer under Gareth Southgate.
      England were knocked out of the 2018 World Cup at the semi-final stage, losing to Croatia after extra-time.
      And the Three Lions went a step further at Euro 2020, agonisingly losing in the final on penalties to Italy – who have incredibly failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
      Southgate will be hoping for a favourable draw to kickstart their campaign in Qatar, rather than a group of death.
      So what is England’s best – and indeed, worst – case scenario?

      USA qualify for Qatar World Cup
      The United States of America clinched their place at the World Cup in Qatar after missing out on the last edition, writes ETIENNE FERMIE.
      American soccer fans were forced to watch on as the rest of the world enjoyed the globe’s biggest football party last time around in Russia 2018 – but not this time.
      Christian Pulisic and Co grabbed the third and final automatic Concacaf spot last night – despite losing 2-0 in Costa Rica.
      Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Due to goal difference, Gregg Berhalter’s side only needed to avoid a six-goal defeat to progress to the finals in Qatar.
      So it was fairly safe for the US to plan their celebrations in advance.
      The triumphant US stars posed in specially made Nike t-shirts commemorating their qualification.
      Players also bizarrely wore ski masks as they celebrated, with some sipping on cans of Budweiser or Bud Light.
      Originating from NBA players celebrating Finals victories, some US sports stars wear ski masks to avoid getting booze in their eyes.

      ‘Ronaldo, donate us your….’
      Two Portugal fans took bizarre measures to show off their Cristiano Ronaldo fandom when they watched him play this week, writes ETIENNE FERMIE .
      The Manchester United ace lined up for his country against Italy conquerors North Macedonia with a place in this winter’s World Cup on the line.
      Porto’s Estadio Dragao was packed with 48,000 fans desperate to help their team get over the line to Qatar.
      And two supporters arrived with a weird pre-prepared sign.
      The female duo held up a piece of card with a message directed at Ronaldo on it.
      It read “Ronaldo doa-nos o teu” in Portuguese – meaning “Ronaldo donate us your…”

      After the written message appeared a crudely drawn sperm.
      Attached to the banner was a Portuguese flag, as well as a Brazilian one.
      It didn’t appear to grab CR7’s attention, as Portugal eased through to the World Cup by winning 2-0.

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      World Cup 2022 draw LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel and updates on all groups as England to learn fate for Qatar

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      THE WORLD Cup 2022 draw is finally here – and football fans across the globe are patiently waiting to see who their country will put in a group with.England qualified with flying colours and are one of the top seeds heading into the group stages.
      But European champions Italy will NOT be in Qatar, having surprisingly lost 1-0 in their qualifier against North Macedonia.

      Start time: 5pm GMT
      TV Channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website
      Pot 1: Qatar, Brazil, Belgium, France, Portugal, England, Argentina, Spain.
      Pot 2: Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Mexico, USA, Uruguay, Croatia.
      Pot 3: Japan, Serbia, Iran, Morocco, South Korea, Senegal, Poland, Canada.
      Pot 4: Ecuador, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Peru, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine, Costa Rica/New Zealand, UAE/Australia/Peru

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      No Ser
      Sergio Aguero was forced to retire from professional football last year due to a heart problem, so he will not be playing at this year’s World Cup.
      He recently revealed that he had been offered a staff role with Argentina, however he turned it down as he wants to go to Qatar as a fan.
      When speaking to ESPN, he said: “The invitation to be part of Argentina’s staff was on the table.
      “I spoke with Chiqui [Tapia, Argentina Football Association president] and I was clear with him about my goal to enjoy my time.
      “I’m going to Qatar, but as a fan.
      “I have a great relationship with everyone from the national team but I don’t see myself in the coaching staff and with the players on a day-to-day basis. They are asking for a role that isn’t for me right now.
      “I had a talk with [Messi], he and Scaloni gave me an idea of what they wanted from me.
      “I asked them for some time to think about it and then told Chiqui that I wasn’t ready for that.
      “I will be available for any event related to the Argentina national team, as an ambassador but I don’t want a day-to-day responsibility with the team.”
      Sergio Aguero arrives in DohaCredit: Getty
      Which countries have won the most World Cups?
      Brazil have won five World Cups – more than any other nation.
      Germany and Italy have both won the title four times.
      62% – Brazil, Germany and Italy have won 62% of @FIFAWorldCup tournaments (13/21). Brazil currently lead with five trophies, followed by Germany and Italy (4 apiece). History. #FinalDraw— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 1, 2022

      Southgate arrives
      England manager Gareth Southgate has arrived in Doha ahead of the draw.
      The Three Lions are in Pot 1.

      “We’re not going to fear anyone”
      When asked about the World Cup draw earlier this week, England midfielder Jack Grealish said:
      “As a group we don’t really fear anyone. It’ll show in our performances.
      “I think I saw something the other day saying that we haven’t been beat over 90 minutes since November 2020 or something like that so I think, yeah, at the moment we have such a confident group and looking ahead to the draw we’re all going to be excited and we’re not going to fear anyone”
      Credit: Getty
      Legends arrive
      Some of football’s biggest names have arrived in Doha for the draw.
      Andrea Pirlo and Kaka have been pictured on the red carpet.

      Brazil make history
      Seleção Brasileira is the only national team to have played in every single World Cup.
      They will mark their 22nd appearance in the competition this year in Qatar.
      22 – Brazil are taking part in their 22nd @FIFAWorldCup. They are the only team to have featured in every single edition of the tournament. Samba. #FinalDraw— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 1, 2022

      What happened when SunSport simulated the World Cup draw?
      In the simulation, England were put in a group alongside four-time World Cup winners Germany.
      The last time the two sides met was at Euro2020 where England came out on top in a 2-0 win.
      Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal were also pulled out of the hat, which would be another concern for Gareth Southgate.
      Peru was the final nation revealed.
      This would certainly be labelled the “Group of Death”.
      2022 World Cup group stage draw simulated
      What could be the best draw for England?
      There are some strong sides in Pot 2 – The USA have a strong squad on paper, but they would arguably be the best side for the Three Lions to face in the group stages.
      Tunisia and Saudi Arabia appear to be the least-daunting opponents from Pots 3 and 4 respectively.
      Gareth Southgate at a FIFA team seminar in Doha, QatarCredit: Getty
      What could be England’s toughest draw?
      England can only be paired with one other European team so if they draw a Uefa nation in Pot 2, they cannot get Wales or Scotland, should they make it through their play-offs.
      On that basis, it seems Germany could pose the biggest risk from Pot 2.
      In Pot 3, Senegal – the Africa Cup of Nations champions – appear to be the toughest test, with the likes of Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy in their ranks.
      In the final pot, Canada are enjoying a meteoric rise in the global game and could prove a tricky group-stage opponent.
      Brazil back on top
      Brazil have returned to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in five years.
      They last won the World Cup in 2002.

      Debutants
      Qatar automatically qualified for this year’s competition due to being tournament hosts.
      They will appear in the finals for the first time in history.
      32 – 32 teams are taking part at the 2022 @FIFAWorldCup, with hosts Qatar the only nation to make their debut in the competition this year. Inauguration. #FinalDraw— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 1, 2022

      Rice looks to cup glory
      When speaking to Sky Sports earlier this week, Declan Rice said:
      “Nations League semi-final, World Cup semi-final, obviously Euro’s the final, so we want to go one more now.
      “Have that cutting edge, that mentality to go and finish off a top tournament.
      “As players we’re all playing at a top level, we know what it takes to come up against top opposition.
      “We feel like we’re an established side now, we’ve been building something special for a couple of years and I think come the World Cup the lads, the focus, the mentality, everything will be right.”
      Credit: Getty
      Cup Soundtrack
      The first of many songs on the 2022 Qatar World Cup album has been announced.
      Hayya Hayya (Better Together) is the first single of the multi-song Official Soundtrack.
      It features Trinidad Cardona, Davido & Aisha.

      All to play for
      Some nations have not officially qualified for the competition just yet.
      Wales earned their place in the play-off final after defeating Austria – they will take on either Scotland or Ukraine where only one nation will make it to Qatar.
      Australia and UAE still have to compete for their place in the play-off final where one will face Peru.
      Either New Zealand or Costa Rica will make it to the World Cup – the two sides will face each other in June.
      Fifa president’s Italy heartbreak
      Fifa president Gianni Infantino “really wants to cry” after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup again.
      He told Rai Sport: “I really want to cry.
      “For all the Italians it is sad, it is the second World Cup in a row in which the Azzurri do not participate.
      “And if they qualify for the next World Cup it will be 12 years of absence.”
      Pot 4
      The final pot includes some nations that have not officially qualified yet, including Scotland and Wales.

      Ecuador
      Saudi Arabia
      Ghana
      Canada
      Cameroon
      Wales/Scotland/Ukraine
      Australia/UAE/Peru
      New Zealand/Costa Rica

      Pot 3
      Pot three includes the likes of Robert Lewandowski’s Poland and Sadio Mane’s Senegal.

      Iran
      Japan
      Morocco
      Serbia
      Poland
      South Korea
      Senegal
      Tunisia

      Pot 2
      There are some big names in Pot two, including Germany, Croatia and Netherlands.

      Netherlands
      Denmark
      Switzerland
      Uruguay
      Croatia
      Mexico
      USA

      Pot 1
      Pot one includes competition hosts Qatar along with the seven best teams in the world, including England.

      Qatar
      Brazil
      Belgium
      France
      Argentina
      England
      Spain
      Portugal

      Idris Elba to host draw
      Actor Idris Elba will present the World Cup draw with sports anchor Reshmin Chowdhury.
      Elba said ahead of the draw: “I’ve been on many stages before, but this will be a very special one.
      “I’m delighted to present this beautiful show to the world, together with Reshmin. It will be a classic show and somewhat daring.
      And Chowdhury added: “I’m beyond excited. It’s been a thrill to find out the qualified teams and see the anticipation everywhere here in Doha, and it’s a privilege to have such a prominent role in the show.
      “As a Muslim woman, it’ll be an extra-special honour to be on stage for this milestone event ahead of the very first FIFA World Cup in the Arab world.”

      ‘Rainbow flag ban would be unacceptable’
      The banning of rainbow flags at the Qatar World Cup would be unacceptable.
      That’s the view of anti-discrimination group Football Against Racism in Europe hit back at the proposed flag confiscation.
      Fare said: “The LGBTIQ+ community should be allowed freedom of expression and be protected in exercising those rights.
      “This is the international norm.
      “The rainbow flag will be worn by thousands of people in Qatar, by LGBTIQ+ visitors and regular supporters.
      “And the idea that the flag, which is now a recognised and universal symbol of diversity and equality, will be removed from people to protect them, will not be considered acceptable, and will be seen as a pretext.
      “We do not expect the local Qatari population or visiting fans to be attacked for wearing the rainbow flag. The bigger danger comes from state actions.”
      Qatar plan rainbow flag ban
      Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to “protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights”, a tournament security leader has said.
      Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari insists that LGBTQ couples would be welcomed and accepted in Qatar for the competition despite same-sex relations criminalised in the conservative Gulf nation.
      But Al Ansari is against the overt promotion of LGBTQ freedoms as symbolised by the rainbow flag that Fifa and World Cup organisers had previously said would be welcome across Qatar’s eight stadiums.
      Speaking to the Associated Press, Al Ansari said: “If he [a fan] raised the rainbow flag and I took it from him, its not because I really want to, to really insult him, but to protect him.
      “Because if its not me, somebody else around him might attack [him] … I cannot guarantee the behavior of the whole people.
      “And I will tell him ‘please, no need to really raise that flag at this point’.”
      Ukraine want friendy with Prem club
      Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov wants to play a Premier League side to prepare for his nation’s play-off tie with Scotland.
      Petrakov’s got his eyes set on a game at Wembley, preferably with a London club.
      He told the Guardian: “We could play at Wembley, for example, against a London club.
      “It could be a good exhibition game, a response for the Ukrainian army, as well as preparatory work for the Scotland game.”
      Fifa urged to oust Iran from World Cup
      Fifa have been urged to kick Iran out of the World Cup by human rights activists for refusing to allow women to watch games in stadiums.
      The United for Navid group of exiled Iranian athletes and activists said Iran should be suspended from international football until it changes its stance, the Daily Mail reported.
      A statement from the group to Fifa read: “We formally request that FIFA immediately suspend Iran and prohibit its participation in the World Cup 2022 as long as the Football Federation of Iran continues to violate the Olympic Charter and FIFA regulations
      I”n the letter, a copy of which was obtained by AFP Friday, it said that Iran had pledged to FIFA that it would end its policy of “gender apartheid” by allowing women to attend matches.
      “But not only has Iran broken that promise by continuing to bar women from entering a stadium but women are beaten, abused and threatened.”
      De Gea’s anger
      David de Gea is reportedly furious at being axed from the Spain squad by Luis Enrique.
      According to AS, the Man United stopper didn’t take Enriques decision well and was incensed by his omission.
      They also added that De Gea didn’t think Enrique’s choice was justified.
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      Football stars, glamorous Wags and celebs on red carpet for glitzy World Cup draw in Qatar including Elba and Aguero

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      THE red carpet was packed out with celebs, footy stars and wags ahead of the World Cup draw taking place in Doha, Qatar.Football fans around the world will be on the edge of their seats waiting to find out who their country will be drawn to play in the groups.
      Sergio Aguero was in attendance with his partner Sofia Calzetti.Credit: AFP
      Star of the screen and big footie fan Idris Elba smiles with wife Sophia MakramatiCredit: PA
      Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf looked dapper as he attended with wife Sophia MakramatiCredit: Getty
      Ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan looked excited to be there alongside wife PazCredit: Reuters
      England boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping to be as happy once the draw has been madeCredit: Getty
      Unsurprisingly, the draw is a star-studded event in the mega-rich Middle East.
      Manchester City legend and recently-retired Sergio Aguero was one of the first to arrive with his partner Sofia Calzetti.
      Aguero quit the Beautiful Game in December at the age of 33 in a tearful press conference after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
      Former Holland and AC Milan ace Clarence Seedorf looked dapper in his black suit and bow tie, with wife Sophia Makramati.
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      And there were plenty of other big names of the sport turning up, including Brazil’s Kaka and Italian icon Andrea Pirlo.
      England boss Gareth Southgate was of course in attendance, ready to find out who his Three Lions will have to get past to reach the knockout stages.
      England qualified with flying colours and are one of the top seeds heading into the group stages.
      But European champions Italy will NOT be in Qatar, having surprisingly lost 2-1 in their qualifier against North Macedonia.
      Aleksandra Ivanova looked radiant ahead of the bog announcementCredit: Getty
      Former Argentine footballer Javier Zanetti, his wife Paula, and son Tomas arrive for the drawCredit: AFP
      Former players Andrea Pirlo, Javier Mascherano and Jorge Campos arriveCredit: Reuters
      Arsene Wenger is there – he wants a World Cup every two yearsCredit: Getty
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      Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who wants a World Cup every two years, will be an interested spectator for the balls to be drawn.
      The stars of the screen were also keen to show their faces at the glitzy bash.
      Actor and big footie fan Idris Elba opted for a three-quarter length coat and black sunglasses as he smiled on the red carpet with wife Sabrina Dhowre.
      The qualified teams will be placed in four seeding pots, all decided by the new Fifa world rankings list.
      As a group we don’t really fear anyone. It’ll show in our performancesEngland midfielder Jack Grealish
      England, fifth in the rankings, join hosts Qatar, new world No1 Brazil, Belgium, France, Argentina, Spain and Portugal in Pot One.
      When asked about the World Cup draw earlier this week, England midfielder Jack Grealish said: “As a group we don’t really fear anyone. It’ll show in our performances.
      “I think I saw something the other day saying that we haven’t been beat over 90 minutes since November 2020 or something like that.
      “So I think, yeah, at the moment we have such a confident group and looking ahead to the draw we’re all going to be excited and we’re not going to fear anyone”
      Host Samantha Johnson gets ready for her big eveningCredit: Getty More

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      World Cup 2022: Fixtures, UK kick-off times, group stage, knockout and final DATES for Qatar tournament

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      BRACE yourselves as we countdown to the beginning of the Qatar 2022 World Cup in November.This will be the first time in the tournament’s history that it will be contested for during the winter months.
      The World Cup has never before been played in the wintery months of the calendar year
      And it is set to be a condensed schedule with FOUR matches played on the opening match-day of the showpiece event.
      However, fans of the competition will not have to miss a single minute of the action with all the details of the encounters detailed below.
      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages will open its curtains on November 21.
      Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be participated on December 18.

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      What are the kick-off times for the World Cup?
      The Qatar time zone is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time which means that games will be played earlier in the UK than locally.
      FIFA have stated that the first two rounds of games will kick-off at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm local time – 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm UK time.
      However, the kick-off timings in the final round of group fixtures and knock-out ties will be at 6pm and 10pm local time – 3pm and 7pm UK time.
      Leaving the final to be scheduled at 6pm local time – 3pm UK time.
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      When is World Cup 2022 in Qatar and who has qualified?

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      FANS across the world are anxiously waiting for the World Cup draw which goes live TODAY.This will be the final time we witness footballs biggest competition endure 32 teams before it expands to 48 nations in 2026.
      The Qatar World Cup will be the first ever winter World Cup.Credit: Getty
      And everyone will be nervous to find out their country’s fate will be for the first ever winter World Cup.
      When is the World Cup draw and when does the tournament start?

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      Which teams have qualified for Qatar?
      UEFA

      Germany
      Denmark
      France
      Belgium
      Croatia
      Spain
      Serbia
      England
      Switzerland
      Netherlands
      Portugal
      Poland

      Conmebol

      Brazil
      Argentina
      Ecuador
      Uruguay
      Peru/Colombia/Chile – go to inter-confederation play-off

      CAF

      Ghana
      Senegal
      Tunisia
      Morocco
      Cameroon

      AFC

      Iran
      South Korea
      Qatar (hosts)
      Japan
      Saudi Arabia
      Australia/United Arab Emirates will go through to inter-confederation play-off

      OFC

      New Zealand/Solomon Islands

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      Who can still qualify for the World Cup?
      So far, 27 teams have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar leaving only FIVE more spots up for grabs.
      By the end of March 30, there will only be four spots left following New Zealand vs Solomon Islands.
      Below are the other teams which can still qualify:

      USA
      Mexico
      Costa Rica
      Australia
      United Arab Emirates
      Peru
      Colombia
      Chile More

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      When are Wales, Scotland and Ukraine playing their World Cup qualifiers?

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      WALES await the winners of Scotland and Ukraine in the play-off final after a thrilling win over Austria in Cardiff.The Dragons slayed the Austrians with a 2-1 victory courtesy of a stunning a delightful double from Gareth Bale.
      Captain Gareth Bale’s double against Austria fired Wales to the play-off finalCredit: Reuters
      Which has kept their dreams of playing in their first World Cup since 1958 alive.
      However, the postponement of Ukraine’s fixture against Scotland – the other play-off semi-final, will mean that the Welsh are going to have to wait a little longer for one of the biggest games in the country’s history.
      When could Scotland vs Ukraine happen?
      FIFA have confirmed that they will try and find a date for the semi-final fixture between Scotland and Ukraine at some point in June.
      But it may be proven difficult as both sides have four UEFA Nations League encounters to participate in that month.
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      Also, it is dependant on the current situation of Ukraine at the time who required for the fixture to be postponed due Russia’s invasion of the country.
      So there has been no clear date set for when the play-off semi-final will take place.
      When could the play-off final be?
      FIFA are determined to get the last UEFA World Cup qualifying spot wrapped up by the end of June.
      The plan is for the semi-final and the final to both be pencilled in for the same month to speed up the process.
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      Which could mean a very busy schedule for Wales who have UEFA Nations League fixtures to work around.
      And for either Scotland or Ukraine who are exactly in the same boat.
      What has been said?
      Scotland boss Steve Clarke isn’t confident of his side’s game against Ukraine going ahead in June.
      Clarke said: “If you’re asking me now will the game go ahead in June then it’s going to be difficult.
      “I would imagine everyone is waiting until this round of matches is out of the way and then see how the situation develops.
      “But obviously it’s not looking great at this moment. It’s a situation we can’t control
      “Maybe in April, we can all sit down together, look at the schedule and how it’s going to pan out for us.” More

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      Who can England draw in the group stages of the World Cup?

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      ENGLAND secured their World Cup qualifying spot back in November but they finally get to find out their group stage fate TODAY.The Three Lions comfortably topped Group I – going on an unbeaten 10-game run where they accumulated 26 points.
      England annihilated San Marino 10-0 in their final World Cup qualifying matchCredit: Getty
      And whilst a number of nations were battling it out for a plane ticket to Qatar within the last two weeks, Gareth Southgate’s men were securing international friendly victories against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.
      But the countdown to the 2022 World Cup officially starts with the draw on Friday and here are the possible scenarios England could be facing.
      What are the pots for the World Cup?
      The pots are determined by current FIFA rankings.

      Pot 1: Qatar, Brazil, Belgium, France, Portugal, England, Argentina, Spain.
      Pot 2: Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Mexico, USA, Uruguay, Croatia.
      Pot 3: Japan, Serbia, Iran, Morocco, South Korea, Senegal, Poland, Canada.
      Pot 4: Ecuador, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Peru, Wales/Scotland/Ukraine, Costa Rica/New Zealand, UAE/Australia/Peru

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      Which teams can be in England’s group?
      England will avoid a lot of the big boys early on in the competition because FIFA state that teams in the same pot cannot be put into the same group.
      However, with old foes Germany sitting in 12th spot on the FIFA leaderboards at the moment, they have gone into Pot 2 which could potentially see the Three Lions and the Germans paired in the same group.
      Another potentially difficult group candidate are the Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal who beat Egypt over two legs to book their spot in footballs biggest competition.
      And the tricky customers from Pot 4 could be Ghana who scraped a win over bitter rivals Nigeria in their qualifying match, along with England’s fellow British companions Wales.
      But the Three Lions can only have wales in their group if they do not get any of the European sides in Pot 2 or Pot 3 because FIFA are wanting to separate teams geographically too.
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      What is England’s best and worst case scenarios?
      England will fancy themselves to get far in this edition of the World Cup based on their wide range of talented stars.
      And the Three Lions have avoided teams such as Brazil, Portugal and the current holders France in the group stages.
      But Gareth Southgate will still be hoping that his side can be put in the easiest group on paper possible.
      Best case scenario: USA, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia
      Worst case scenario: Germany, Senegal, Canada More