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      I am a World Cup time traveller – I have video of the final whistle at Netherlands v Argentina & it’s bad news for Messi

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      A SELF-proclaimed time traveller claims to know who will come out on top in tonight’s clash between Argentina and the Netherlands.TikTok user @truelyronaldo7 believes he knows with team will clinch victory in the knockout quarter-final – and even shared footage from the pitch which allegedly proves it.
      The video shows Netherland’s fans cheering in the crowdCredit: tiktok
      The purported time traveller said Netherlands will winCredit: tiktok
      He says Netherlands will beat Argentina 2-1 once the full-time whistle is blown.
      The self-professed soothsayer’s footage shows a sea of orange in the crowd cheering as their team supposedly moves into the semi-finals.
      And it finished with a defeated Lautaro Martínez, with his head down in disbelief that Argentina lost.
      The barmy TikToker wrote: “A win for Netherlands.”
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      His followers were quick to respond, hoping the time travel experience was real.
      “If they win I’ll get a huge buzz,” a follower said.
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      “I hope you are right,” another said.
      One, however, was more sceptical: “I don’t know man, 200 other time travellers told me something different.”
      We previously told how a so-called time traveller claimed to know which two nations will battle it out in the World Cup final.
      Sharing footage which they claimed was taken two weeks in the future, the TikToker said Argentina will triumph over Brazil.
      Another ridiculously insisted that England and Portugal will face each other in the finals.
      And this TikToker alleged that Brazil and France would actually be the ones competing for the trophy.
      The TikTok video claims the Netherlands as victorsCredit: tiktok More

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      Morocco vs Portugal: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for huge World Cup quarter-final clash

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      PORTUGAL will have their hands full when they face high-flying Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup TOMORROW.The North African side were epic in their penalty shootout win over Spain, having conceded just once all tournament.

      But Portugal are in top form after thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last of the round of 16 clashes.
      Goncalo Ramos scored a brilliant hat-trick after coming into the XI for Cristiano Ronaldo.
      But they can’t get too complacent against Morocco, who have the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal in their ranks.
      How did they get there?
      Morocco are the surprise outfit so far at this year’s tournament – but deserve all the plaudits.
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      They drew their Group B opener with Croatia 0-0, but then defeated Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 to top the pile.
      In the last-16 they held their nerve to sensationally defeat Spain on a penalty shootout.
      Portugal flopped in their final Group H game, losing 2-1 to South Korea. That came after they beat Ghana 3-2 and Uruguay 2-0 respectively.
      But they found their shooting boots in some style to wallop Switzerland 6-1 in their last-16 clash. Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos cracked a hat-trick.
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      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Morocco have big injury doubts over defender Nayef Aguerd who is battling a groin injury.
      Former Wolves man Roman Saiss is also facing a race to be fit as he suffers a tight hamstring.
      For Portugal, Nuno Mendes and Danilo Pereira are still out – the former for the rest of the tournament.
      Manager Santos is set to once again have Cristiano Ronaldo sat on the bench after Ramos’ heroics against Switzerland.

      Who will be the star men?
      After his sensational return to the fold, Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech will be looking to continue his stunning form in the World Cup for Morocco.
      Achraf Hakimi has proved himself to be one of the best full-backs in the world, as well as ice-cool at penalties with a superb Panenka against Spain.
      For Portugal, Goncalo Ramos proved it was the CORRECT decision to play him up front at the expense of Cristiano Ronaldo with a brilliant hat-trick against Switzerland.
      Bruno Fernandes is enjoying a fine World Cup, with the Manchester United man still in the running for the Golden Boot.
      What’s the head to head?
      The two teams have played just twice before, with a win apiece.
      In the 1986 World Cup, Morocco triumphed 3-1 in their Group F clash.
      But the most recent clash at the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw Ronaldo win it with a fourth-minute strike.
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      Morocco have been brilliant, and thoroughly deserve their spot in the quarter-finals.
      But Portugal just seem to have the know how in the latter stages of premier competitions, and they should sneak home.
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      When is Morocco vs Portugal?

      Portugal’s clash with Morocco will take place TOMORROW – Saturday, December 10.
      The game will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
      Portugal vs Morocco will get underway from 3pm GMT.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Morocco vs Portugal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
      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 2pm UK time.

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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch Morocco vs Portugal for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
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      Odds

      Morocco – 5/1
      Draw – 11/4
      Portugal – 4/7

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      Fans all say the same thing as Neymar ‘does a Cristiano Ronaldo’ in Brazil World Cup penalty loss against Croatia

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      WORLD CUP fans were left baffled after Neymar failed to take a penalty in Brazil’s shoot-out defeat to Croatia.Brazil were dumped out of the World Cup after Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed from 12 yards.
      Neymar broke down in tears following Brazil’s World Cup exitCredit: Reuters
      Defender Marquinhos stepped up before Neymar and missed the deciding spot-kickCredit: Getty
      Rodrygo (right) missed the first penalty of the shoot-outCredit: Reuters
      Neymar scored a brilliant goal in extra-time before Bruno Petkovic equalised to set up a penalty shoot-out.
      But Neymar was selected as Brazil’s fifth penalty taker and since the order could not be changed he did not even get the opportunity to to take one as Croatia won 4-2 on penalties.
      That left fans puzzled with many questioning why Neymar was not the first man to step up.
      One fan said: “I can’t get my head wrapped round why neymar didn’t take the first penalty.”
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      Another added: “Neymar is a clown for not taking a penalty. How have you not learned from the past that the 5th penalty isn’t guaranteed? Take it and get it over with.”
      And a third said: “You put your best first. Just cowardice from Neymar.”
      Another commented: “Marquinhos taking a penalty before Neymar😂😂.”
      Neymar perhaps wanted to claim the glory as being the man to score the key penalty to send Brazil through.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo attempted the same in a Euro 2012 semi-final against Spain but he did not get the chance to step up after Portugal missed two penalties.
      ITV pundit Jurgen Klinsmann was also shocked by Brazil’s tactics for the shoot-out and questioned why Neymar was the fifth taker.
      He said said: “Managers have totally different approaches.
      “Recently we have seen the best penalty takers take the first penalty.
      “Set the tone. Don’t keep them for the fifth because you might not get the chance to take one.
      “For me Neymar would have been the No1 penalty taker. Set the tone and calm everyone else down.
      “The momentum was with Croatia after the equaliser. Then if you are a Brazilian suddenly you are scared.

      “The whole nation is expecting you to go through to the semis and you start to panic.
      “You are then far more nervous. You don’t get any time to calm down.”
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      England beware.. Kylian Mbappe isn’t even the quickest player in the France World Cup squad.. with TWO stars even faster

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE’S pace has England fans nervous — but he is not even in the top two fastest Frenchmen.The Three Lions take on France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and Mbappe is viewed as the biggest threat to Gareth Southgate’s side’s hopes.
      Kylian Mbappe is not the fastest player in the France teamCredit: Getty
      Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele has hit the highest speed out of any of the French playersCredit: Getty
      Theo Hernandez has clocked the second fastest speed in the teamCredit: Getty
      Champions League data shows the PSG star was the third-quickest French player in this season’s groups.
      Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele is at the top of the rankings having registered 36.6kmh, exactly level with Shakhtar Donetsk’s Ukrainian hotshot Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Dembele has not been brilliant for the La Liga side this season but has still chipped in with some valuable contributions.
      His four goals and five assists in the league helped the team claim top spot before the break for the World Cup.
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      At the tournament, he is yet to find the net but has provided two assists.
      With Luke Shaw expected to keep his place at left-back, the Manchester United defender will have to be on form to keep the winger quiet.
      AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez was the next French star, in tenth at 35.7kmh, with Mbappe behind him in 11th.
      Hernandez will likely be playing behind Mbappe in the match against England.
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      He has already provided two assists at the tournament, continuing his fine form in Serie A.
      For his club, Hernandez has been very good defensively and has also scored two and assisted two more in his 13 league appearances.
      While Kyle Walker is believed to be put Mbappe duty, whoever Southgate plays at right-wing will have their fair share of defending to do.
      Bukayo Saka could be the choice in that case, as he has previously been used as a wing-back at times in his career.

      Portugal’s AC Milan forward Rafael Leao (36.5kmh) then Real Madrid’s Uruguay midfield ace Federico Valverde (36.3kmh), and another Portuguese star — Marseille’s Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares (36.2kmh) — complete the top five.
      Should England beat France, they will then face either Portugal or Morocco in the semi-finals of the World Cup for a spot in the final. More

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      ‘Bring back the samba’ – Alex Scott reveals hilarious theory on Brazil’s struggles against Croatia in Roy Keane dig

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      ALEX SCOTT had a hilarious theory behind Brazil’s struggles against Croatia.And she took a cheeky swipe at Roy Keane in the process.
      Alex Scott wanted to see more Brazilian samba styleCredit: Getty
      Brazil put on a show as they crushed South Korea 4-1Credit: AP
      The former England defender was on BBC punditry duties for the first of the four World Cup quarter-finals.
      But despite dominating large parts of the clash with Croatia, Brazil struggled to break through the 2018 finalists, eventually crashing out on penalties.
      It was a stark contrast to the swashbuckling, fluid football displayed on Monday night as they thrashed South Korea 4-1.
      The Brazilians turned on the style with their slick samba dancing – much to the annoyance of Roy Keane on ITV.
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      But Scott reckons that extra flair was the missing piece in the jigsaw on Friday evening.
      She told fellow pundit Micah Richards, who works with Keane for Sky Sport: “You need to have a word with your mate from the other channel.
      “Bring back the samba dancing.”
      Keane was passionate in his frustration at the Selecao’s celebrations on Monday.
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      The notoriously-grumpy Irishman, who went home for a few days during the tournament, said: “I can’t believe what I’m watching. Obviously brilliant, brilliant by Brazil.
      “Fantastic finish by Vinicius, great start to the game. But I’ve never seen so much dancing.
      “It’s like watching Strictly. I can’t believe what I’m watching.”
      He added: “I don’t like this. People say it’s their culture. But I think that’s really disrespecting the opposition.
      “It’s four goals, and they are doing it every time.
      “I don’t mind so much the first jig, it’s the one after that, and the manager getting involved. I’m not happy about it. I don’t think it’s good at all.”
      Souness also found the dancing distasteful, calling it a “shambles”.
      He added: “It’s only a matter of time before someone goes right through one of these Brazilians.”
      Neymar scored a wonderful goal to put Brazil in front against Croatia – but the celebrations were more relief than joy.
      However, Bruno Petkovic pegged them back four minutes from the end of extra-time.
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      And it was more World Cup heartbreak for Brazil in the penalty shootout as Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed to send the pre-tournament favourites home.
      Roy Keane was not impressed with Brazil’s dancingCredit: YouTube
      The dancing turned to dejection as they were sent packing by CroatiaCredit: AP More

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      David Luiz shows off new hairdo and shredded body as ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star stays fit during World Cup break

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      DAVID LUIZ stunned his fans on social media with his new hairdo and shredded physique while staying fit during the World Cup break.Former Chelsea and Arsenal ace Luiz, 35, has been playing with Flamengo ever since his departure from the Emirates in 2021.
      David Luiz showed off his new hairdo and shredded physique on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM

      The centre-back has of course been retired from international football since 2017 and has thus been watching Brazil in the 2022 World Cup from home.
      But the ongoing break has allowed the Brazilian to undergo a major makeover as he dyed his signature afro blonde.
      Luiz has also been training hard on his own and that shows with his stunning six pack.
      The ex-Paris Saint-Germain star shared a snap of him on Instagram that showed him posing topless on a small goalpost.
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      The former Brazil international showcased his trimmed physique and left his 23.1million followers in awe.
      The photo attracted almost 66,000 likes as he included a short caption, which read: “Training”.
      Luiz joined the Premier League in 2011 from Benfica as he signed with Chelsea and spent three years at Stamford Bridge.
      The midfielder moved to PSG in 2014 but returned to the Blues in 2016.
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      Former Arsenal and Chelsea ace David Luiz currently plays for FlamengoCredit: Getty
      Luiz then moved to London rivals Arsenal in 2019 where he spent two years.
      The defender has enjoyed a very successful career that also saw him amass 57 caps with Brazil. More

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      Leaked footage shows Cameroon boss Song revealing Onana ‘cried’ as he axed him from World Cup 2022 team

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      FOOTAGE showing Cameroon manager Rigobert Song explaining why keeper Andre Onana was axed from their team at the World Cup appears to have been leaked.The 26-year-old Inter Milan shot-stopper got into a heated row with head coach Song before their second group game against Serbia.
      Rigobert Song, right, dropped Andre Onana, left, after a row about his style of playCredit: AFP
      Leaked footage has shown Song explaining the Onana situation while at a desk
      He is believed to be telling a member of his coaching staff
      The disagreement was reportedly over the style of goalkeeping, with the manager concerned by the chances Onana was taking with his feet.
      And when they could not come to a resolution, the Inter man was sent home before their 3-3 draw with Serbia and 1-0 win over Brazil.
      Despite the positive results, an opening 1-0 defeat to Switzerland ultimately cost them as they failed to progress through to the last-16.
      But a clip has now emerged of Song appearing to explain to a member of his coaching staff about the situation regarding Onana.
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      And the Cameroon boss was subsequently forced to come out and explain the situation.
      In the video, Song tells a colleague: “The day of the game with Serbia I told Onana that I needed to talk to him and he started crying.
      “I told him, ‘I don’t have time to discuss these issues. I called you yesterday and you didn’t talk to me. I had chats with Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting and Anguissa, who are the most representative players in the team; why shouldn’t I talk to you?’
      “Onana puts on a show in training but takes too many risks during games.
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      “I told him repeatedly, ‘You should take no risks. Pass the ball wide, not in the middle’. 
      “He told me, ‘I am playing, I don’t have time to talk to you’.
      “When he was at the hotel, he didn’t talk to me, but went to President Samuel [Eto’o] and he sent him I don’t know where.”
      Cameroon’s group-stage exit was the sixth World Cup in a row where they have failed to reach the knockout stages.
      They have not made the last-16 since they made it all the way to the quarter-finals in 1990 – the first African nation to do so.
      Three other African countries have managed the same since then – Senegal in 2002, Ghana in 2010 and Morocco in 2022.
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      I won £900,000 betting on Morocco to knock Spain out of the World Cup, and I couldn’t name a single Moroccan player

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      A NEW YORK-based teacher won a staggering £900,000 after betting on Morocco to knock Spain out of the World Cup.The huge win came despite the gambler not knowing a single Moroccan player’s name.
      A lucky punter won £900,000 after Morocco reached the quarter-finals of the World CupCredit: AP
      The elementary school teacher staked £74,000 on the North African country to reach the quarter-finals.
      Having surprised many by advancing from their group, Morocco then took World Cup 2010 winners Spain to penalties in the round of 16 and didn’t let the European giants score one spot-kick.
      The game ended 3-0 on penalties in Morocco’s favour, setting up a date with Portugal on Saturday.
      The lucky punter said on his knowledge of Morocco to Action Network: “Nothing.
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      “I don’t know one player’s name.”
      He continued: “I’m not going to lie and say I knew what I was doing.
      “At the end of the day it was a bet that just got lucky.
      “I’m a regular degenerate dude.”
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      Morocco ace Sofiane Boufal predicted his team-mates would reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
      And had punters listened to the ex-Southampton ace in September, as well as had £74,000 to stick on a bet, they could’ve enjoyed a similar cash windfall.
      Boufal said: “You’re going to think I’m a crazy person.
      “But if we get past the group stage, and we will Inshallah, we are going to the quarter-finals, we will be the surprise.
      “We will do what Ghana did in 2010.” More