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      Paddy Power World Cup boost – Wales vs England: Maguire & Davies to commit 1+ fouls each at boosted 2/1

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      PADDY POWER have an interesting price boost ahead of Wales vs England in the World Cup tonight.They are offering odds of 2/1 for Harry Maguire and Ben Davies to commit 1+ foul each!
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      That’s up from the usual price on site of Evens!
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      Brazil’s flawless World Cup campaign has been years in the making, as Vinicius Jr comes of age in Qatar

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      BUILDING an international team is a process.With some countries, as soon as one World Cup ends, a side is already being prepared for the next one.
      Brazil’s Casemiro celebrates scoring against Switzerland to make it two wins out of twoCredit: Getty
      It can be a painstaking, laborious business, years in the making.
      And then once the team reaches the tournament, suddenly time is speeded up. In the course of a few days teams can come together or fall apart, reputations can be made or broken.
      There are many positives that Brazil can take from their first two matches in Qatar. Two wins means that the pressure is off. They can use the third match, against Cameroon, to have a look at fringe players.
      Can Daniel Alves make a contribution at right back? It would be nice to get a goal for Gabriel Jesus, who only has one in his last 22 internationals, and has never been on target in a World Cup.
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      The local audience are very keen for Flamengo centre forward Pedro to be given a chance. There is another opportunity to have a look at Rodrygo of Real Madrid in the position of Neymar – important if the Paris Saint Germain star is ruled out for a number of games.
      Brazil can do all of this from a position of strength, after two wins with not a goal conceded  – and not even a shot for Alisson to save.
      This was planned – and the thinking began as soon as the dust had settled on the quarter final defeat to Belgium four years ago.
      How had the team proved so vulnerable in that fateful first half? What needed to be done to improve matters?
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      Brazil realised that had made a mistake dropping Marquinhos on the eve of Russia 2018. Leaving out their quickest centre back was an error. It would not be repeated. Marquinhos was installed as the senior centre back.
      But who would play alongside him? The expectation was that Thiago Silva would not last so long. Eder Militao was the man they prepared to take over.
      But Thiago Silva has defied expectations and done so well that he is still first choice on merit. And with Casemiro and company shielding the back four, Brazil do not look like conceding.
      All of this is the consequence of planning, of a long term process aimed at putting right the mistakes of four years ago – hard work whose effectiveness has been confirmed in the first few days of the tournament.
      The added bonus has been the form at the other end of the field of Vinicius Junior. The young winger is a star with Real Madrid. But before Qatar he had not been a star with Brazil.
      Where Raphinha on the other flank took instantly to international football, Vinicius Junior found it more difficult. He came into the World Cup with a single goal from 16 games.
      Vinicius Jr has found his feet in a Brazil shirt in QatarCredit: EPA
      Thiago Silva continues to defy his ageCredit: Getty
      And although he has not scored in Qatar – he had one ruled out for offside against Switzerland – he has produced his best two performances in a Brazil shirt.
      Vinicius played a part in all three goals that the team have scored and has posed a consistent threat.
      As Brazil go in search of World Cup win number six, the consolidation of Vinicius Junior as a potent part of Brazil’s attacking arsenal is the biggest bonus of their tournament so far.  More

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      Fans all fear the same thing as Brazil star Rodrygo rubs Ronaldo’s legs for luck at World Cup 2022

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      FANS have been left puzzled after Brazil star Rodrygo was filmed rubbing Ronaldo’s legs for luck.The Real Madrid attacker was speaking to the Brazil legend after helping his side beat Switzerland on Monday evening.
      Brazil’s Rodrygo rubbed Ronaldo’s legs for luck
      Ronaldo saw the funny side of Rodrygo’s actions
      He played well in the win over SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
      Rodrygo did not start the match, but helped Brazil finally break through the opposition’s resilient defence.
      The 21-year-old set up Manchester United’s Casemiro to score the only goal of the game and send Brazil into the last 16 of the World Cup.
      However, fans are now thinking that he is going to get injured after he rubbed Ronaldo’s legs for luck.
      The 46-year-old is considered one of the best strikers of all time but was hampered by injuries throughout his career.
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      One said: “Yeah… he’s getting injured.”
      Another commented: “He is also touching knee injuries.”
      A third added: “I hope he doesn’t transfer the career-ending injuries along with the special powers.”
      A fourth tweeted: “Does he realize he will pick up his injury problems as well?”
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      During the interview, Ronaldo asked him if he was ready to fill Neymar’s shoes after he picked up an injury in Brazil’s opening game.
      The PSG star will not play for the remainder of the group stage after hurting his ankle, and is still not confirmed that he will be back for the knockout rounds.
      At the end of the chat, Ronaldo wished Rodrygo luck going forward in the tournament.
      He said: “Go with everything, good luck! The whole of Brazil is rooting for you. Thanks!’
      Rodrygo and Brazil have one more group game left and will earn the top spot with at least a draw against Cameroon.
      If they avoid defeat they will face the second-placed side from Group H.
      However, if they were to lose to the African side, then they could face a tricky tie against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal side. More

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      I’m Brazil’s sexiest fan and there’s one player in World Cup squad I fancy… but I’m obsessed with Cristiano Ronaldo

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      A MODEL dubbed Brazil’s sexiest fan has revealed she is obsessed with Cristiano Ronaldo.Mayara Lopes is a huge Brazil fan and is cheering Tite’s side on the way to what she hopes will be a sixth World Cup win.
      Mayara Lopes is loving the World CupCredit: Mayara Lopes
      Hey favourite player is Brazil’s No9 RicharlisonCredit: Mayara Lopes
      Mayara also loves Neymar and is saddened by his injuryCredit: Mayara Lopes
      The OnlyFans model has promised to give away free subscriptions if Brazil win the World CupCredit: Mayara Lopes / Instagram @freiddo
      Mayara boasts 32,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Mayara Lopes
      She plans to watch Brazil at the 2024 World CupCredit: Mayara Lopes
      Mayara revealed which player she fancies most at the World CupCredit: Mayara Lopes / Instagram @freiddo
      The OnlyFans star, 35, has even promised to give out 1,000 free subscriptions to her page if Brazil claim the top prize, and she believes they will go all the way after winning their first two games.
      Mayara is saddened by Neymar’s injury but she believes Brazil already have their next superstar in Richarlison.
      The Tottenham player scored twice against Serbia and Mayara is a huge fan of the work the striker does on and off the pitch.
      She told SunSport: “It was definitely exciting, Richarlison was amazing I think he’s going to be our next star.
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      “My favourite player is Richarlison. I love how he is such a good person, like so humble, he really helps Brazilian communities and poor people, so he is really really sweet.
      “I definitely have a love for Neymar, I have been following him since he played in Brazil [for Santos].
      “He became so big and helped us so many times so I definitely have a love for him too.”
      While Richarlison has won the headlines, another Brazilian has also caught Mayara’s eye.
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      Alisson is Brazil’s best looking player according to MayaraCredit: Alamy
      Mayara revealed she is obsessed with Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
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      Liverpool star Alisson has captured Mayara’s attention despite looking like a new man after sporting a moustache at the World Cup.
      Mayara revealed she fancies the “cute” goalkeeper, though is more enamoured with another World Cup star – Cristiano Ronaldo.
      She added: “Alisson is the best looking. He’s very different from all the other Brazilians. I’m not attracted to regular Brazilian guys so he’s definitely the one that saves it.
      “I am obsessed with Cristiano Ronaldo, he is so handsome. Alisson is cute but Ronaldo is handsome!”
      Mayara is loving every minute of Brazil’s journey and is hoping to see Richarlison and co at the 2024 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
      The former cleaner, who boasts 32,000 followers on Instagram, moved from Jacarei, Brazil to Los Angeles in 2013 and now lives in Orlando, Florida.
      And she is planning to visit LA to take in some World Cup action.
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      She revealed: “Absolutely, I was actually looking at what cities will host the next World Cup.
      “I was a little sad that Orlando did not win the bid but I will probably go to LA as I lived there before.” More

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      Fifa rule Cristiano Ronaldo did NOT score in Portugal’s World Cup win over Uruguay – and here’s the proof

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo did NOT score Portugal’s opener against Uruguay – and Fifa have published the unanswerable proof.The ex-Manchester United claimed he had made the slightest contact with Bruno Fernandes’ cross as it sailed into the Uruguay net.
      The moment Bruno Fernandes crosses the ball, the sensor shows a spike
      Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the goal against Uruguay but the technology shows there was no contact
      The ball contains a sensor which did not pick up any touch from Ronaldo
      Even Bruno suggested afterwards he believed it was Ronaldo’s goal, despite Fifa changing the “original” scorer, while the Portuguese superstar told Piers Morgan directly it was his.
      Fernandes said:“I don’t think it really matters who scored.
      “My feeling at the time was that Cristiano touched the ball. I was crossing to him. I celebrated as if it had been Cristiano’s goal.”
      The Sun’s Piers Morgan, whose interview with Ronaldo saw the player led to his United exit, also revealed the forward privately claimed the goal too.
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      Morgan tweeted: “Ronaldo confirmed to me that his head touched the ball. Even Bruno agrees.”
      That would have taken Ronaldo one above arch-rival Lionel Messi on nine World Cup goals, claiming a joint share of the Portuguese record with Eusebio.
      But Fifa have now published the images and snicko-style technology to prove that the ball did not flick Ronaldo on its way into the net.
      The Semi Automated Offside Technology in use in Qatar includes a chip in the centre of the ball that can determine any contact by any player.
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      And while the contact made by Bruno is shown by a spike, there is a flat line at all stages as the ball approaches and then passes Ronaldo’s head.

      A spokesman for ball manufacturers adidas said: “In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas’s Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game. 
      “No external force on the ball could be measured as shown by the lack of ‘heartbeat’ in our measurements and in the attached graphic. 
      “The 500Hz IMU sensor inside the ball allows us to be highly accurate in our analysis.”
      The definitive statement answers and refutes all of Ronaldo’s claims and means rival Lionel Messi has the chance to nudge in front of him when he takes on Poland in Argentina’s final group game on Wednesday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo tried his best to make contact on the ballCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates and believes he had scoredCredit: Rex More

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      England trail FOUR nations in World Cup betting market after USA blank, Brazil favourites

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      ENGLAND have fallen someway down the betting order for World Cup glory after their goalless draw with USA.Bookmakers Betfair updated their odds after each nation had played two group stage games with now FOUR nations a shorter price than Gareth Southgate’s men.
      World Cup betting oddsCredit: Getty
      England face Wales tonight knowing their place in the last-16 is all-but secure.
      Despite blowing Iran away in the opening game, a far from convincing performance followed against the US, seeing the Three Lions move from 13/2 second favourites to 9/1 shots.
      Brazil secured their place in the knockouts after just two games with a pair of wins over Serbia and Switzerland.
      They are 5/2 favourites ahead of France at 11/2, who also won their opening two games.
      Spain still have a bit of work to do but have been impressive to watch in racking up their four points and are strongly fancied to make the next stage.
      They are 13/2 third favourites to win the competition, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina ahead of England at 8/1.
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      Despite a shocking defeat in the opening game, Argentina bounced back with a 2-0 win over Mexico and will need to beat Poland to guarantee their spot in the next round.
      Then come England at 9/1, with more questions now being asked of Southgate after the latest performance.
      Portugal are in the last-16 with their two wins and are 10/1 to win the World Cup, with Germany rescuing a crucial point against Spain in their last outing at 11/1.
      Netherlands face Qatar with a win meaning they go through as group winners and they are 13/1 to win the tournament.
      Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom added: “England are 9/1 to win the World Cup ahead of their final Group B clash with Wales on Tuesday.
      “Gareth Southgate’s side were 13/2 before their goalless draw against USA, with France, Spain, Argentina and 5/2 favourites Brazil now ahead of them in the betting.
      “Unsurprisingly, England are the 4/9 odds-on favourites to beat Wales, who are 15/2 to pull off a shock result.”
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      Portugal talisman Bruno Fernandes overtakes Kylian Mbappe to become Dream Team World Cup’s top dog

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      THERE was a time not long ago when Bruno Fernandes was unplayable at club level but frustratingly ineffective in Portugal colours.This culminated at Euro 2020 when he provided barely any threat at all for Fernando Santos’ side after registering 28 goals and 17 assists for Manchester United in 2020/21.
      However, it could be argued that the roles are reversed these days.
      The 28-year-old has mustered three goals and three assists in 20 appearances for the Red Devils this term, a return which represents a significant drop-off in tangible contributions from his first two years at Old Trafford.
      Conversely, Fernandes’ output at international level since Euro 2020 has improved significantly.
      His brace against Uruguay on Monday night made it nine goals and five assists in his last 17 outings.
      Fernandes has started brightly in QatarCredit: getty
      This dramatic reversal has paid huge dividends in the realm of Dream Team World Cup this winter.
      The midfielder’s double against Diego Alonso’s side had an element of fortune as it initially looked as if Cristiano Ronaldo had nodded home Fernandes’ inviting cross but the goal was soon awarded to the latter.
      And Fernandes would not have taken Portugal’s stoppage-time penalty had his five-time Ballon d’Or winning team-mate not been substituted.
      Still, the Navegadores’ No8 has played so well in his first two group games in Qatar that he’s earned his luck – plus, he was only denied a hat-trick by half a width of the post.
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      When all was said and done, Fernandes banked 18 points to add to the 11 he took off Ghana in the first round of fixtures.
      His overall total of 29 sees him overtake Kylian Mbappe (28 points) to become Dream Team World Cup’s outright top performer at this stage.
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      What’s even more remarkable is the lead Fernandes has over his fellow midfielders – Bukayo Saka and Frenkie de Jong are his closest rivals and they’re both a full 11 points off the pace.
      Speaking of the Dutchman, he’s the only asset other than Fernandes to have claimed two Star Man awards at this tournament so far.
      With an ownership of 21%, the Man United playmaker is the third-most popular asset in his position at the time of writing but he’s likely to overtake Kevin De Bruyne (22.2% ownership) this week with an ageing Belgium at risk of elimination.
      Vincius Junior remains the most-selected midfielder with an ownership of 32.4%.
      With Portugal already assured of a spot in the round of 16, Fernandes’ price of £4.5m looks very reasonable although it’s not unthinkable that that he may have his minutes managed in some capacity against South Korea on Friday.
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      Canelo Alvarez slams ‘hypocrite b******’ Sergio Aguero in X-rated rant as World Cup row over Lionel Messi escalates

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      CANELO ALVAREZ called Sergio Aguero a “hypocrite “b******” as his World Cup rant over Lionel Messi escalated. The boxing superstar hit out at Messi after footage appeared to show the PSG forward kicking a Mexico jersey.
      Canelo Alvarez hit out at Lionel MessiCredit: EPA
      Sergio Aguero leaped to Lionel Messi’s defenceCredit: AP
      But Argentine Aguero, 34, leaped to his former team-mate’s defence in response to Canelo, 32.
      He tweeted: “Mr. Canelo, don’t look for excuses or problems, surely you don’t know about soccer and what happens in a locker room.
      “The shirts are always on the floor after the games are over due to sweat and then if you see well, he makes the movement to remove the booty and accidentally hits it.”
      Canelo furiously responded and suggested Aguero had messaged him privately with a different point of view.
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      He replied: “You b***** too… you wrote to me oh oh Canelo and now sucking don’t be a hypocrite bastard.
      “Unfair? Unfair what you did right now you write this and a minute ago you s*** on my Instagram DMs you have to be clear and to the point.”
      Messi, 35, inspired Argentina with a goal and assist as his country beat Canelo’s nation 2-0 to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
      In the dressing room celebrations the Barcelona legend looked to have booted a Mexico shirt away from him that was on the floor.
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      Canelo took offence to this tweeting: “Did you guys see Messi cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag?
      “He better pray to God that I don’t find him. Just like I respect Argentina, he has to respect Mexico!”
      But Aguero maintained that Canelo’s criticism of Messi was harsh.
      He posted: “I admired you Mr. Canelo. But what he did today with Messi was a low blow. And you know better than anyone that this is unfair.”
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