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      World Cup 2022 LIVE: France’s Tunisia defeat could be OVERTURNED, Argentina TOP Group C, England squad updates – latest

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      FRANCE’S shocking 1-0 defeat to Tunisia could be dramatically overturned.Antoine Griezmann thought he had rescued a point for the world champions deep into stoppage time before the goal was chalked off in a controversial offside call.
      But France have demanded Fifa change the result as Tunisia had kicked off before the equaliser was ruled out which goes against the rulebook.
      Meanwhile, Argentina recovered from their opening-day defeat to Saudi Arabia by topping Group C with a win over Poland.
      And England are training with the entire remaining squad after the departure of Arsenal star Ben White ahead of Senegal clash.
      Below are TODAY’S World Cup fixtures:

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      England Head and shoulders above the rest says Hoddle
      Former England manager reckons Gareth Southgate’s side have been comfortably better than any of their rivals at the World Cup.
      He told Betfair: “Now it’s the knockouts it’s a step up in quality of opposition, but you can only do what you can in the group that you’re in, and look at some of the other teams, Belgium, Argentina, France, they’ve all had little obstacles and dropped points.
      “We’re head and shoulders above those at the moment, we’ve made it easier for ourselves by playing so well.
      “I love the fact that the boys genuinely feel like a team. Saka would have been very disappointed that he wasn’t playing against Wales, he didn’t do anything wrong in the game against the USA.
      “Foden came in, did brilliant, scored, made the goal with the freekick, and he runs at people.
      “There are some tough selections to make now for Gareth, but they are only tough in the positive way, not in the negative way. As a manager you always want those kind of decisions.”
      Half-time
      Canada 1 Morocco 2
      Croatia 0 Belgium 0
      It’s half-time and it’s good news for Croatia and Morocco, who are heading through.
      As for Belgium, they need to find a goal from somewhere or they’ll crash out in the group stages for the first time since the 1998 World Cup.
      But it’s been more than three hours since their only goal of the tournament so far.

      Canada 1 Morocco 2
      Canada are back in the game and in fortuous circumstances.
      Adekugbe gets in down the left and fires a ball across that deflects in off West Ham defender Aguerd.
      The Africans are still sitting at the top of the group, but they will give them something to think about.
      Belgium feeling the heat
      From Martin Lipton in Qatar
      There is a strange mood inside the stadium.
      Subdued, uncertain, nervous.
      Croatia still appear the more composed team, although the statistics suggest it’s far more even a contest than it feels.
      And, of course, if you have De Bruyne, you will always have hope.
      At some point, surely, Martinez will have to think about Lukaku, no matter how fit he really is.
      Canada 0 Morocco 2
      Morocco appear to be cruising into the knockout stages as they doubled their lead inside 30 minutes.
      En-Nesyri latches onto an excellent ball in behind the Canada backline and composes himself before clinically firing low past Borjan.

      Suarez showing no mercy
      Luis Suarez has been speaking ahead of his reunion with Ghana and said that he’s not sorry about his handball incident 12 years ago.
      The ex-Liverpool striker was famously sent off for handballing on the line in the last minute of their clash at the 2010 World Cup.
      He said: “I don’t have to apologize for the handball in 2010.
      “I touched it with my hand, they sent me off and Ghana took their penalty and missed it. I didn’t make any mistakes.”
      Credit: Getty
      Croatia 0 Belgium 0
      15 minutes in and we already have some VAR drama.
      Carrasco brings down Kramaric and concedes a penalty and just as Modric is about to take the kick, Anthony Taylor is asked to go over to the monitor and check for an offside.
      The decision is eventually overturned and Modric and his Croatian team-mates are furious.
      Belgium get away with another one.
      Credit: Reuters
      Canada 0 Morocco 1
      But we do have an early goal in the other game.
      It’s a goalkeeping mistake from Milan Borjan, who gets takes a heavy touch and gets caught in no man’s land.
      Hakim Ziyech picks up the loose ball and takes full advantage by coolly chipping the ball home from 35-yards.
      As it stands, Morocco are winning the group and Belgium are heading home.
      Croatia 0 Belgium 0
      Croatia almost lead inside 10 seconds.
      Ivan Perisic picks up the ball on the left and cuts inside before firing a spectacular effort just past the post.
      Belgium, who must avoid defeat to have any chance of progressing to the round of 16, just about survive the early scare.
      Maguire mocked by Ghanaian politician
      A Ghanaian MP bizarrely used Harry Maguire to attack his political opponents during a debate on the economy.
      Isaac Adongo said: “If you’re a fan of football … there was a player in England called [Harry] Maguire who was playing for Manchester United. He’s a defender.
      “[At Leicester] he was tackling everybody and throwing his body everywhere. He was seen as the best defender in the world.
      “Manchester United went and bought him. He became the biggest threat at the centre of Manchester United’s defence, tackling [his own] players and giving assists to opponents.
      “Mr Speaker, when even opponents fail to score, Maguire will score for them. Mr Speaker, you remember in this country we also have an Economic Maguire.”

      Harry Maguire bizarrely mocked by Ghanaian MP as he compares Vice President to Man Utd defender for scoring ‘own goals’
      Scaloni downplays Argentina ‘favourites’ tag
      Lionel Scaloni says Argentina are “not favourites” to beat Australia in the last-16, saying: “They’re all difficult, we saw that with Saudi Arabia.
      “If you think Australia will be easy you’re wrong because they have shown that getting through against tough teams in this World Cup.
      “All the games are hard. Anyone who thinks the match against Australia will be easy is wrong. We’re not favourites.
      “If you think that just because we won against Poland, we are going to become World Cup winners, you’re wrong.”
      Team news – Canada vs Morocco
      Canada have made four changes for their final group game, having already been knocked out of the World Cup.
      But Morocco can still go through and have made two changes.
      Canada: Borjan; Johnston, Vitoria, Miller; Adekugbe, Osorio, Kaye, Davies; Buchanan, Larin, Hoilett
      Morocco: Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Sabiri; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
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      Team news – Croatia vs Belgium
      Croatia have named an unchanged side from the one which beat Canada.
      But Belgium have made several changes, with Leandro Trossard in for Eden Hazard.
      Croatia: Livakovic, Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Brozovic, Kovacic, Modric, Persisic, Kramaric, Livaja
      Belgium: Courtois, Meunier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Dendoncker, Witsel, Castagne, Carrasco, De Bruyne, Trossard, Mertens
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      Ronaldo doubtful for South Korea
      Cristiano Ronaldo is a major doubt for Portugal’s final group game against South Korea.
      Boss Fernando Santos said: “Let’s see. In principle, Ronaldo will train soon.
      “I don’t even know if it’s 50/50 [the probability of being fit for the game]. If you train normally.
      “Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced in both games. There’s a plan in case Cristiano can’t play.

      Partey time for London rivals
      Arsenal star Thomas Partey is ready to lock horns with Uruguay’s Tottenham man Rodrigo Bentancur in Doha.
      Ghana ace Partey said: “Bentancur is a very good player and a great midfielder. I respect him a lot and know how careful we will have to be against him.
      “He plays for a great team in Tottenham and we don’t have to be told about the quality of his game.
      “But he is not the only one who is dangerous. They also have Darwin Nunez and we have seen what he can do in the Premier League.”
      World Cup key dates revealed
      SunSport brings you the ENTIRE fixture list for the World Cup – including England’s dates.

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      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 on Sunday, December 18.

      SEE ALL WORLD CUP DATES HERE
      Aussie stars’ ‘disbelief’ at Tunisia
      Australian players thought it was a JOKE when they heard Tunisia were beating France.
      Milos Degenek said: “[I said to the team] If we don’t win, the Tunisians will sneak through to the round of 16 on goal difference.
      “The boys thought it was my psyching them up so we won’t lose. But it was actually me being serious.”
      Things turned up trumps for the Aussies though, as they beat Denmark to progress to the knockout stages with France.
      Fans celebrate at Maradona’s mansion
      Diego Maradona’s old house was been used to stage a huge World Cup party after Argentina beat Poland.
      The new owners of Maradona’s old family house hosted a massive celebration at his former luxury pad to celebrate the victory.
      They are believed to have only bought the home six days ago but let people in free of charge to watch the World Cup clash.
      Pictures and videos show incredible scenes of Argentinians crowded around the pool and having the time of their lives as they marked the win.

      Croatia Wags ready for action
      Croatia face a huge clash against Morocco to seal their spot in the last-16 of the World Cup.
      And they will be cheered on from the stands by a host of glamorous Wags.
      One is a personal trainer, and another is a supermodel-turned-fashion designer who now resides in London.
      MEET CROATIA’S WAGS HERE

      SunSport’s Dave Kidd in Qatar
      “England are training at their Al Wakrah Sports Club after a day off with their partners and family yesterday. 
      “It’s cool and breezy by the Persian Gulf as Gareth Southgate’s men begin their preparations for Sunday’s last-16 clash with Senegal. 
      “All 25 remaining members of Gareth Southgate’s squad are out on the training field, after Arsenal defender Ben White left the camp for ‘personal reasons’ yesterday. 
      “White, one of only four outfield players not to feature in the group stage, is not expected to return to Qatar. ”
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      Suarez still ‘hated’ in Ghana
      Asamoah Gyan claims Ghanaians still “hate” Luis Suarez after his controversial handball in the 2010 World Cup.
      But Ghana get the chance for revenge when they face Uruguay for a spot in the knockout stages tomorrow.
      Gyan said: “Back home, everybody who watched the game, they dislike Suarez.
      “He is a hero in Uruguay although people in Ghana see him as a cheat. People do hate him.”
      Messi sets unwanted penalty record
      Lionel Messi officially has the worst penalty record of any World Cup player to take at least two penalties since 1966.
      The ace had his latest spot-kick saved by Poland goalie Wojciech Szczesny last night.
      And Messi now holds an unwanted record ahead of the knockout stages.
      SEE MESSI’S STATS HERE

      Time will tell for final
      A so-called time traveller has supposedly revealed the two nations in the World Cup final in the latest bizarre post sweeping the internet.
      The TikTok user shared TV footage of a full-time scene of a match which they ridiculously claim to have taken in the future.
      Sharing footage which they claimed was taken two weeks in the future at the World Cup final, they claimed Argentina will beat Brazil.
      The bonkers video says: “I am a time traveller and Argentina just beat Brazil in the World Cup finals.”
      I’m a World Cup time traveller – here are the two nations who will be in the final and I have video to prove it
      SunSport’s Dan King in Qatar
      “The controversial ending to France v Tunisia had repercussions well beyond the pitch.
      “Fans of the rival nations watching the game in a popular sports bar began squaring up to each other as the drama unfolded and Antoine Griezmann’s late equaliser for France was ruled out for offside by VAR.
      “Security swooped quickly to stop things getting out of control and managed to calm the situation down.
      “Just at that moment, the Fifa TV advert featuring Lionel Messi,  Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar came on, to remind everyone that ‘Football Unites’.”
      World Cup’s ‘sexiest fan’ defiant
      A model dubbed the “World Cup’s hottest fan” says she doesn’t care if she gets arrested as she continues to show off her sexy outfits in Qatar.
      Ivana Knoll said: “I was never afraid to be arrested to be what I am, and I don’t think I can hurt someone wearing a bikini. And if that deserves to be arrested, then arrest me.
      “The locals confirmed to me that I can wear whatever I want. But I didn’t know that my video in a bikini walking by the sea would be such a big deal.
      “The whole country is speaking about it. Everybody knows me here, and I saw that I was accepted.”

      I’m the ‘World Cup’s hottest fan’ – the Qataris can arrest me if they want over my ‘immodesty’ but all the locals love it
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      Eden Hazard DROPPED from Belgium team to face Croatia and ex-Chelsea star could have played final World Cup game

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      ROBERTO MARTINEZ has axed Eden Hazard and ignored the chance to start Romelu Lukaku for Belgium’s must win game against Croatia.Hazard was subbed in both games group games now he is not deemed good enough to start a crunch game for the Red Devils.
      Hazard has been dropped by Roberto MartinezCredit: Alamy
      It seems age and injuries have finally caught up with the 31-year-old Real Madrid and former Chelsea star.
      With goals needed it was expected that Lukaku would get the call to start.
      He had not played since the end of October until he came on for ten minutes against Morocco but Martinez clearly feels he is not up to speed to start.
      They were two of four changes from the team that suffered a shock defeat to Morocco after their 1-0 laboured victory over Canada that has left them having to beat Croatia to progress.

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      Martinez’s preparations have also been rocked by reports of a bust up in the dressing room following that Morocco victory.
      It was said that Lukaku had to intervene when a row broke out between Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen and Eden Hazard.
      This stemmed from De Bruyne’s pre-tournament comments that the team was now too old to win the World Cup.
      Martinez tried to play it all down claiming it was a dirty tricks campaign by the French media who first broke the story.
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      Having said that the camp had to have a team bonding barbecue and clear the air meeting on Monday to try and calm everything down.
      Not the best build up for a country who seemed to miss their big chance in the last World Cup in finishing third.
      Now they have to get past the runners-up from Russia just to progress into the knockout stages having been in at least the quarter-finals of the previous four major tournaments.
      Croatian boss Zlatko Dalic stuck with the same team from the impressive 4-1 win over Canada.
      They just need a point from this game to ensure their progression but Dalic insisted it would be dangerous to play just for that.
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      Borussia Dortmund stunned as they lose 2-1 to Vietnam despite stars like Hummels and Malen featuring

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND suffered a shock defeat to international side Vietnam in their final match of the club’s Asia tour.The Bundesliga side are touring the continent to maintain fitness during the domestic off-season with the World Cup in Qatar.
      Donyell Malen had given Dortmund the leadCredit: Getty
      Mats Hummels was one of the few top players from Dortmund to featureCredit: Getty
      Vietnam fought back to win the game 2-1 in HanoiCredit: EPA
      Much to the delight of their teamCredit: EPA
      They started the game well enough as Donyell Malen gave them the lead in the 13th minute.
      And then the side, which started first-team regulars such as such as Mats Hummels, Salih Ozcan, Felix Passlack, Nico Schulz and goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, threw the game away.
      Nguyễn Tiến Linh fired Vietnam level in threw 36th minute from a rebound.
      And the comeback was completed as Phạm Tuấn Hải converted from the spot in the 90th minute.
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      While the game is just a friendly and the scoreline counts for nothing, it is still a surprising defeat for the Germans.
      There were plenty of youth players on the pitch for Dortmund in the second half, but they were joined by former Liverpool ace Emre Can.
      And he was unable to help the German club avoid defeat.
      Coach Edin Terzic was happy with the workout the players had as well as the opportunity to give chances to the younger players.
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      He was quick to praise their hosts for the hospitality they showed the club after the game, saying: “Congratulations Vietnam. You had a great night.”
      “We have had a great time in Vietnam, the people here are amazing and they have welcomed Dortmund with love. I hope we come back here again.”
      However, Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo was satisfied with his side’s determination in the game.
      He said: “Can’t say that the result is not important in this match. We are a national team, we have to maintain our image.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo a huge doubt for Portugal’s World Cup clash against South Korea in blow to Golden Boot hopes

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could MISS Portugal’s final group game against South Korea on Friday.National team coach Fernando Santos has confirmed that the ex-Manchester United forward missed training on Wednesday – instead working in the gym on his own.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal’s third and final group stage matchCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo returned to Portugal training on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      And the absence could mean he is ruled out for Portugal – who are already through to the knockout stages after winning their opening two games against Ghana and Uruguay.
      That is despite Ronaldo returning to training on Thursday, just 24 hours before the game with South Korea.
      Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Santos said: “Let’s see. In principle, Ronaldo will train soon.
      “I don’t even know if it’s 50/50 [the probability of being fit for the game]. If you train normally.
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      “Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced in both games. There’s a plan in case Cristiano can’t play.
      “There is no player guaranteed to play at all time. It would hardly run if we didn’t have a plan.”
      Ronaldo, now a free agent after parting ways with Man Utd last week, has started both of Portugal’s games in Qatar so far.
      He scored a penalty in the 3-2 win over Ghana, but then failed to hit the back of the net in the 2-0 victory over Uruguay.
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      That was despite the Real Madrid legend claiming he had scored his ninth World Cup goal when he ran off celebrating after leaping to meet a Bruno Fernandes cross.
      However, replays showed he did not touch the ball and his former United team-mate was awarded the goal.
      Now his fitness issues heading into the South Korea clash threaten to hamper his pursuit of the Golden Boot even further.
      Ronaldo is already two goals behind the leading candidates for the award.
      France’s Kylian Mbappe, Ecuador’s Enner Valencia, Holland’s Cody Gakpo and England’s Marcus Rashford all scored three goals in the group stage.
      Ronaldo has never won the World Cup Golden Boot and has failed to help Portugal progress beyond the last 16 of the competition since he reached the semi-finals in 2006.
      Meanwhile, manager Santos was also missing Otavio, Danilo Pereira and Nuno Mendes during Wednesday’s training session.
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      Robert Lewandowski reveals what he told Lionel Messi after awkward moment between pair during World Cup clash

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI has revealed what he told Lionel Messi at full-time – after the pair had an awkward moment in the World Cup. A lot was at stake last night with Argentina and Poland both vying for qualification.
      This was the awkward moment when Messi ignored LewandowskiCredit: AP
      The pair could be seen sharing a chat at the end of the gameCredit: Getty
      The game pitted two of the world’s deadliest forwards of the past decade against each other but it was Messi who was more involved.
      The 35-year-old won a controversial penalty before missing his spot kick in the first-half.
      But he was far more his old self in the second half and helped to orchestrate the victory as Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored.
      Lewandowski meanwhile was far more quiet but got caught in a strange moment with Messi towards the end of the game.
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      The Polish striker fouled the PSG star and attempted to apologise.
      But Messi, focused on seeing Argentina over the line, visibly ignored his attempts to communicate.
      But the pair were seen chatting away at full-time and Lewandowski revealed what their exchange was all about.
      He told Bild: “We talked a little, had fun. I told Messi that I played more defensively than usual – but something like that is sometimes necessary for the team.”
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      He added of his more defensive role that saw him foul the Argentine: “This is very rare, yes: Me in the defensive midfield. But I knew I had to help the team.”
      Lewandowski, who arrived at Barcelona a year after Messi’s emotional departure, barely had a sniff going forward.
      Poland had entered the night as group leaders but at one point were only qualifying due to having picked up fewer yellow cards than Mexico.
      But they got over the line on goal difference in the end thanks to a late strike from Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al Dawsari against the Mexicans. More

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      World Cup 2022 Group E LIVE TABLE: Standings as Spain, Japan, Costa Rica and Germany ALL bid for last-16 spots

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      GROUP E at the World Cup 2022 goes down to the wire with the final fixtures taking place TODAY.Spain, Japan, Costa Rica and Germany are ALL in the run-in for those two last-16 qualification spots.
      Niclas Fullkrug’s strike against Spain has given Germany a life line to qualifyCredit: Getty
      Click on the LIVE Group E table below for full World Cup chart…

      Group E results and fixtures
      Tuesday November 22

      Saturday November 26

      Wednesday November 30

      Last 16 fixture dates
      Saturday, December 3

      Sunday, December 4

      Monday, December 5

      Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
      Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)

      Tuesday, December 6

      Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E (3pm)
      Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18

      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

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      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      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 take place on Sunday, December 18.

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      England have only player in the world who can stop Mbappe say Man Utd icons ahead of potential World Cup clash vs France

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      ENGLAND have the only player “on the planet” that can stop France superstar Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup, claim Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville.The Three Lions and Les Bleus both punched their ticket to the Last 16 where they will face Senegal and Poland respectively.
      England could face France star Kylian Mbappe in the World Cup quarter-finalsCredit: Getty
      If Gareth Southgate and Didier Deschamps’ teams make it out of the Round of 16 they will face each other in a crunch quarter-final clash.
      That means England’s defence will go up against Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe, who has already scored three goals and bagged one assist in three World Cup games.
      However, Ferdinand and Neville insist the Euro 2020 finalists have nothing to fear as they have the right man to keep the star forward quiet.
      And that is none other than Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker.

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      Ferdinand said on his FIVE show: “For me, Kyle Walker is the only defender on the planet right now that will stand there and go to Mbappe: ‘Right, 1-v-1, let’s have a race’.
      “He will back himself too. We saw it in the Euros. He’s got the confidence to do that and he’s the only one capable of doing that I think.”
      Neville echoed his former Manchester United team-mate’s statement as he feels Walker has the right pace, physicality and experience to deal with Mbappe.
      The former England international added that this is a “collision course waiting to happen”.
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      England star Kyle Walker is the only one who can stop Kylian Mbappe, say Rio Ferdinand and Gary NevilleCredit: Getty
      Neville told Sky Sports: “I always thought we’d play three at the back in this tournament, but I don’t think we will now.
      “I didn’t think the centre-back pairing would be strong enough, but John Stones and Harry Maguire are holding up.
      “It’s whether what they’ve played against so far in the first three games is going to be anything like what they face moving forward, and I don’t think it is.
      “It looks like a collision course waiting to happen doesn’t it? Mbappe versus Walker.
      “We’ve got the perfect right-back to deal with Mbappe if anyone can – physical, pace, experience.” More

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      Paige Spiranac takes top off and performs Cristiano Ronaldo celebration as she gets into World Cup spirit

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      STUNNING Paige Spiranac took off her top and recreated Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature ‘Siu’ celebration.The ex-golfer has been enjoying the World Cup recently and previously admitted that football was not a sport that she watched a lot of.
      Paige Spiranac has been recreating famous football celebrationsCredit: Instagram
      She recreated Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ celebrationCredit: Instagram – @pointsbetusa
      Spiranac also did Lo’eau LaBonta’s fake injury celebrationCredit: Instagram – @pointsbetusa
      And included the twerkCredit: Instagram – @pointsbetusa
      Spiranac also did Erling Haaland’s zen celebrationCredit: @pointsbetusa
      However, with USA’s participation, her interest in the sport has peaked and she has been trying out iconic football celebrations.
      The first celebration she did after scoring a penalty was Lo’eau LaBonta’s after she had netted against Angel City for Kansas City.
      LaBonta limped to the corner flag while clutching her hamstring and looked to be in discomfort.
      Seconds later, the California-born player can be seen grinning and twerking and Spiranac was brilliant in her recreation.
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      She then proceeded to recreated the Ronaldo ‘siu’ as well as Erling Haaland’s zen celebrations.
      The final one in the video, Spiranac whipped off her football shirt and swung it around her head in a similar vein to Lioness Chloe Kelly before collapsing to her knees.
      The video was shared on PointsBet’s Instagram page and the 84.4 thousand fans of the page loved it.
      One said: “Yellow card for taking off your shirt but that’s my favourite.”
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      A second added: “The last one was almost sooo awesome!”
      A third offered her some advice on kicking technique as they commented: “LaBonta. Ronaldo. Griezmann. PS. Stop toe-poking those shots. Inside of the foot.”
      She previously admitted that she is finding the sport “next level”.
      She said in a Twitter video: “What’s up sports. The World Cup is going on and it is awesome! I love it!
      “It’s the first year I’m really watching so I am new to the sport and it has been incredible to see the fans, the teams, the environment. Everything is just next level.
      She finished off with a celebration in which she took off her football shirtCredit: @pointsbetusa
      She whipped it around her head before collapsing to her kneesCredit: @pointsbetusa
      And was visibly exhausted by the end of it allCredit: @pointsbetusa More