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      Watch rival Argentina and Mexico fans throw punches as fight breaks out in stands in shocking scenes at World Cup 2022

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      ARGENTINA and Mexico fans traded punches in the stands amid shocking scenes at Saturday night’s World Cup clash.Violence bloke out off the field during a tense night on in as Lionel Messi eventually inspired Argentina’s 2-0 victory.
      Some supporters clashed in heated exchanges at the Lusail StadiumCredit: Getty
      🔴 ¡Reportan peleas entre mexicanos y argentinos en las gradas del encuentro 🇲🇽 vs 🇦🇷 #Qatar2022!Usuarios de redes sociales comenzaron a compartir imágenes de los aficionados que lanzan golpes dentro del estadio. pic.twitter.com/3rojC98qqF— Proyecto Puente (@ProyectoPuente) November 26, 2022

      Supporters were recorded by fellow fans scrambling across to confront each.
      Some were sent flying and one clip shows a pile of spectators swinging wild blows at each other.
      There were pre-match reports of violent clashes between fans of the two proud South American footballing nations.
      And asimmering feeling amongst an unruly majority spilled over during a match Argentina were under huge pressure to win.
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      Losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their first group game was arguably the biggest shock in World Cup history.
      And only three points against Mexico would have left qualification in their own hands.
      Ultimately Messi fired a brilliant opener on 64 minutes despite being as quiet as most of his other team-mates before that.
      And sub Enzo Fernandez curled an even better goal late on to seal three points.
      Argentina and Mexico fans were spotted throwing punches in the stands in shocking scenesCredit: Twitter
      Fan from both sides were involved in the brawlCredit: Twitter
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      Even  now, though, Argentina must beat unbeaten group leaders Poland on Wednesday to reach the last 16.
      And they will surely need a much more accomplished display than they have produced so far in Qatar to squeeze through.
      Many fans, like these, were more in harmony but violence marred the atmosphereCredit: EPA More

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      Watch Roy Keane and Gary Neville launch blistering attack on ex-Man Utd star and say ‘he doesn’t have a heart’

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      ROY KEANE and Gary Neville have launched a blistering attack on a former Manchester United player.That’s by sensationally claiming he “doesn’t have a heart.”
      Roy Keane and Gary Neville blasted a former Man Utd player on live TVCredit: ITV
      Argentina ace Angel Di Maria came under fire for his first-half showing against MexicoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils legends were both on punditry duty for ITV during Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup win against Mexico.
      And one man who caught their eye – for the WRONG reason – was ex-United flop Angel Di Maria.
      The now-Juventus winger had a quiet first half before helping his side to a crucial 2-0 win.
      But Keane and Neville did not have kinds words to say about Di Maria during the half-time break.
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      The duo both blasted him for his lack of effort int the first 45 against Mexico.
      And talk quickly turned to Di Maria’s disappointing one-season stay at United in 2014/15.
      He scored just four goals in 32 games following a £60million move from Real Madrid.
      And Di Maria was quickly shipped off to Paris Saint-Germain for just £44m a year later after struggling in England.
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      Neville started the attack, saying: “He’s the biggest disappointment ever to come to Manchester United. He’s no heart.”
      This spurred on Keane, who roared: “He’d break your heart, I am not sure he’s got one. 
      “We’re getting up going ‘go on and do something’ and he is just guaranteed to give it away. He is going into bodies, he’s not getting his head. 
      “You say about his career, my goodness, he’s had some great moves and gone for a lot of money. 
      “But watching him out there, take him off, guarantee you’ll score in the second half now.
      “The decision-making from such a senior player, so poor.”
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      Fortunately for Di Maria, he redeemed himself by kickstarting Argentina’s path to victory with an assist for Lionel Messi in the 64th minute.
      Messi himself turned provider three minutes from the end with Enzo Fernandez made it 2-0 to the South Americans. More

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      Argentina 2-0 Mexico – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Fernandez adds second after Messi’s magical strike – reaction

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      LIONEL MESSI rescued Argentina with a magical strike as they beat Mexico 2-0 to remain in the World Cup.The Argentinians knew they would have been OUT of the World Cup if they lost.
      But Messi stepped up with a sublime long-range effort to fire his side ahead, before Enzo Fernandez scored the second.
      They know still need to get a result against Poland next week to advance to the last-16.

      Result: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina XI: E. Martinez, Montiel, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Acuna, De Paul, Rodriguez, Di Maria, Messi, Mac Allister, Lautaro
      Mexico XI: Ochoa, Montes, Araujo, Moreno, K. Alvarez, Herrera, Guardado, Chavez, Gallardo, Lozano, Vega

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      Argentina have picked up a major 2-0 win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium to exorcise their shock World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia.
      And it was the Albiceleste’s star captain Lionel Messi who led the Copa America winners to this incredibly important victory that puts them back in the picture for the World Cup’s Last 16.
      Messi opened the scoring with a scintillating shot on 64 minutes from the edge of the box that ended up in Guillermo Ochoa’s bottom left corner.
      Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a stunner of his own after 87 minutes as his curling shot from the left hit Ochoa’s top left corner.
      That’s all from us at SunSport in Qatar, have a great night!
      Credit: Getty
      Messi makes history
      And Lionel Messi has also made history after scoring and providing the assist for Enzo Fernandez’s goal against Mexico.
      Messi is now both the youngest (18y 357d) and the oldest (35y 155d) player to both score and assist in a single World Cup game.
      That is since the start of the 1966 tournament when Opta started gathering stats.
      And if the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner plays and scores against Poland he will surpass Diego Maradona for most World Cup goals and appearances
      Credit: Getty
      Messi reaches another milestone
      Argentina captain Lionel Messi has added another accolade to his amazing 18-year-career.
      Messi reached another major milestone after scoring against Mexico in his sixth straight appearance.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has now netted as many World Cup goals as the legendary Diego Maradona (8).
      Only Gabriel Batistuta (10) has hit the target more times than both of his fellow legends
      Credit: Getty
      Messi stands out
      Lionel Messi led Argentina to an extremely important win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium.
      And Messi was absolutely critical for the Copa America winners as the below graphs show.
      And surely the Paris Saint-Germain superstar will be very important in the knockout stages if the Albiceleste make it out of the group.
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      Updated Group C
      Argentina have climbed off the bottom of the table and are second in Group C.
      The Copa America winners are just one point behind Poland, who drew with Mexico and beat Saudi Arabia earlier today.
      The Mexicans are now last with only one point, while Saudi Arabia are third with three.
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      Argentina vs Mexico stats
      Argentina dominated 58 per cent of possession throughout the encounter.
      The Albiceleste registered a total of five shots, two of which were on target.
      Mexico, on the other hand, produced four shots but only one of them was on target.
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      FT: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina have bounced back with a major 2-0 win over Mexico at the Lusail Stadium.
      And it was their star captain Lionel Messi who led the Albiceleste to this incredibly important victory that puts them back in the picture for the World Cup’s Last 16.
      Messi opened the scoring with a stunning shot on 64 minutes from the edge of the box that ended up in Guillermo Ochoa’s bottom left corner.
      Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with a screamer of his own after 87 minutes as his curling shot from the left hit Ochoa’s top left corner
      Credit: AP
      FT: Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Peep!
      That’s full-time in Qatar!!!
      90+3 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Mexico have practically given up, thinking about the next game with Saudi Arabia.
      The Argentine fans have put together a party in the stands
      90 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Just six more minutes of added time to go.
      It;s int he bag for Argentina, who have officially set Group C on fire!!!
      87 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Argentina have sealed it and they have done it in style!
      Fernandez picks the ball down the right and delivers a wonderful curling shot that hits Ochoa’s top left corner!
      What a finish!!!
      Credit: Getty
      87 Argentina 2-0 Mexico
      Goal!
      Fernandez seals the win for Argentina!!!

      85 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Five more minutes to go and Mexico are seriously running out of ideas.
      Now it’s El Tri that find themselves in Argentina’s shoes before Messi’s goals
      83 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      We’ve mentioned how Mexico haven’t created any chances ever since Messi’s goal.
      But the same goes for Argentina, if they go through they will have to show something better in the knockout stage
      80 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Just 10 more minutes to go until full-time and Argentina look comfortable.
      Mexico are not making any case of equalising any time soon…
      78 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Mexico haven’t had a significant chance in goal throughout the entire match.
      Vega’s shot in the first half was too weak, Martinez’s save was more spectacular than the delivery
      75 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Now the show is on the other foot!
      Mexico are the ones who are unable to create any dangers!
      Argentina are now back to being compact, there’s the Messi effect for ya
      73 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Another switch by Mexico manager Martino as Alvarado replaces Lozano
      72 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Messi has revived Argentina’s hopes of qualifying to the Last 16 with a stunning shot.
      And all that on the match that sees him equal the legendary Maradona on most World Cup appearances!
      And how much he’s loving this…
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: Getty
      70 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Chance!
      Argentina create some more danger as Molina tries a shot from the edge of the box and just misses the target
      69 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      And a double substitution from Argentina boss Scaloni as Romero and Palacios come on for Di Maria and Mac Allister respectively
      66 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Another switch from Mexico boss Martino as Wolves star Jimenez replaces Alvarez
      66 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Yellow card
      Another booking for Mexico as Herrera is hooked for a foul on Acuna
      65 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      Substitution
      Mexico boss Martino responds to Argentina’s opener with a change as Antuna replaces Vega
      64 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
      We told you, it only takes one moment of brilliance for Messi to turn this game around!
      The Argentina captain delivers a brilliant long-range shot from the edge of the box and hits Ochoa’s bottom left corner!
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      Tyson Fury ready to get ‘legless’ with England fans again in Qatar as he plans World Cup trip if he beats Derek Chisora

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      TYSON FURY will jet out to Qatar to support England — if he scores his Derek Chisora hat-trick and the Three Lions grow some teeth.The patriotic WBC Gypsy King enjoyed the 6-2 World Cup opener against Iran but the all-action showman would have been disappointed by Friday’s snore-draw with the USA.
      Tyson Fury hopes to overshadow Derek Chisora by completing a trio of victories over his fellow Brit, then fly out to QatarCredit: Getty
      Fury followed England in Nice in at Euo 2016 and is planning another tripCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Fury admits he got ‘legless’ with England fans in FranceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Fury reportedly bought fans 200 Jagerbombs after watching the England gameCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Gypsy King loves a crowd as she showed in NiceCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      Undefeated Fury, 34, defends his world title against the 38-year-old veteran he is already 2-0 up against at Tottenham’s stadium on Saturday.
      And he will race back up to his Morecambe home on Sunday to hopefully watch the last-16 clash — after England have dealt with the Welsh.
      The 19st star — who bought 200 Jagerbombs for fans on a wild trip to Nice for Euro 2016 — fancies another away day but only if England fulfil their potential and land a semi-final spot.
      He revealed: “I will get back to Morecambe in plenty of time to watch it on Sunday, as long as I am in one piece.
      Fury shares the pain after Iceland KO’d England in the last 16 at Euro 2016Credit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
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      “If England get through then I will be heading out to Qatar, for sure.
      “I wouldn’t be rushing out for a group game because I expected us to get through that s***.
      “But if they get to the semis or final, then I will be on my way to Qatar.
      “It would be great to get a winter World Cup win after all these years.
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      “I remember going out to the Euros in 2016 and having a fantastic time. I went over there and got absolutely legless for a couple of days.
      “I was singing all my England songs and I was up and down with all the England fans in the zones. It’s still an epic memory.”
      The multi-millionaire — who has his gym inside Morecambe’s football ground —  ruled out fronting a consortium to buy his beloved Manchester United.
      But promoter Frank Warren confirmed an Old Trafford bout is one of the few things left on his star attraction’s boxing bucket list.
      The Queensberry boss said: “This fight was going to be at Manchester United but then they had some problems and that’s how we wound up in London.
      “Tyson was thrilled we were going there and if he carries on fighting, I’m determined to put that on for him because he has just not fought there and he wants to fight there.”
      Fury outpointed Del Boy in 2011 and peppered him into retiring on his stool in 2014.
      But since being robbed of a 2018 world title win in his first clash with Deontay Wilder, he has become a seek-and-destroy fighter with a   more bitter approach to the Sweet Science.
      You will see two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out because that is what we are paid to do.Tyson Fury
      He said: “I don’t know if you will see a more mature performance from either of us. What you will see is two brutes trying to knock each other’s brains out, because that is what we are paid to do.
      “We both know all the risks when we go into these fights but we are just there to entertain on a cold and probably rainy Saturday night.”
      The dream scenario is for Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk  to visit London on Saturday, hop in the ring after a third Fury victory and sign off on a spring undisputed decider.
      But Brit hero Fury has been stood up by opponents plenty of times before and is paying no attention to the VIP guestlist for his latest dance.
      He growled:  “I don’t care if Usyk is coming to my fight.
      “(UFC heavyweight) Francis Ngannou came to my Dillian Whyte fight and even got in the ring afterwards — to try to make a fight with me — and that never happened.
      “I don’t care who is in the crowd because I am only there to fight Derek.”

      Mancunian fury hopes to be doing high fives at Tottenham and in QatarCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
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      Wayne Rooney tells Southgate to REST Harry Kane in World Cup clash vs Wales as England legend names one must-start star

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      ALL-TIME England top scorer Wayne Rooney has told manager Gareth Southgate to REST captain Harry Kane for their World Cup group clash with Wales.The Three Lions are top of Group B with four points after recording a 6-2 win over Iran and drawing 0-0 with USA on Friday.
      Rooney says Kane should be rested against WalesCredit: Getty
      England legend Rooney would instead play WilsonCredit: Alamy
      Captain Kane picked up a knock on the ankle in the first group game and was ultimately touch-and-go for the USA clash – but was declared fit.
      England are yet to book their places in the last-16 of the World Cup and have one more game left against Wales.
      However, England and Manchester United legend Rooney says Kane should be rested for the Battle of Britain and replaced by Callum Wilson.
      Talking in his Times column, 53 England-goal Rooney said on resting Kane: “The other big change I would make for the Wales match would be to rest Harry Kane.
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      “Against the USA, he looked like he may have been suffering the effects of a heavy knock he took in the Iran game.
      “It was from a tackle in the second half and in that match I felt that Gareth should have considered taking him off at half-time.
      “England were leading 3-0, the game was already won and Harry is our most important player.
      “When there are opportunities to protect him and help him stay fit, I believe Gareth should take them — and that is why I would keep Harry on the bench against Wales.”
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      Kane isn’t the only player Rooney is suggesting should drop to the bench.
      Chelsea star Mason Mount is another, as could be Raheem Sterling OR Bukayo Saka.
      Rooney would instead like to see another central midfielder start in Kalvin Phillips OR Jordan Henderson.
      Phil Foden would play on the left with Saka or Sterling on the right.
      Manchester City ace Foden was an unused substitute in the draw with USA – a decision that baffled Rooney.
      He said: “I found it very strange that Foden did not come on as a substitute against the USA, and as I wrote in these pages before the tournament, he would be a key part of my starting XI if I were the England boss. Technically, he is the best footballer England have.
      “He creates chances, he scores goals, he influences games and he gives you control.
      “In possession, he always keeps hold of the ball and normally makes the right choices, and out of possession he can get at players as well. He is fast, competitive and good at pressing the opposition.
      “I think if you have a talent like Foden, you simply have to play him. He is now a different player from the one we saw at Euro 2020, when he struggled to make an impact.
      “He is more mature and came into this tournament on the back of a long period of brilliant performances for Manchester City. He has the form to go with the ability.
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      “If I were him, I would be very frustrated that I didn’t get on the pitch at any stage of Friday’s game.
      “My starting XI would have Foden on the left and Bukayo Saka competing with Raheem Sterling for a place on the right.”
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      Serbia team charged by Fifa over ‘hateful’ Kosovo flag on players’ lockers at Qatar World Cup amid fears of ethnic war

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      FIFA is investigating the Serbian football team after players left an offensive message to Kosovo in their World Cup dressing room.A picture circulated online shows a provocative flag hung between two lockers amid escalating tensions between the Balkan states.
      The words No Surrender’ were written across an outline map of Kosovo, a former province of Serbia
      Serbian fans held the same flag in the stands while watching their team’s defeat to Brazil on ThursdayCredit: EPA
      The flag was draped across lockers belonging to Serbian players Milos Veljkovic and Andrija Zivkovic in their dressing room during the World Cup.
      It features an outline map of Kosovo filled in with a the national flag of Russia-backed neighbour Serbia.
      Over the top were the words “No Surrender.”
      The flag was also held up by Serbian supporters during the Brazil v Serbia match on Thursday November 24.

      In 2008 Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, but the ally of Russia refuses to recognise it as an independent country.
      Kosovo’s sports minister, Hajrulla Ceku, complained to Fifa about the photo.
      He said: “Disgraceful images from Serbia locker room, displaying hateful, xenophobic and genocidal messages towards Kosova, while exploiting Fifa World Cup platform.
      “We expect concrete actions from Fifa considering that the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) is a full Fifa and Uefa member.”
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      The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) submitted a formal complaint to Fifa on Friday.
      It said: “Such acts of chauvinism have no place in a sports event, and even less inside the facilities where the biggest event of world football takes place.”
      It also called for “sanctioning measures against actions that incite hatred between peoples and are against human values.”
      Its statement continued: “It is unacceptable for this act to pass in silence, therefore we strongly request that Fifa strictly implement its rules and punish the football federation of Serbia for this aggressive action and against the values ​​that football conveys.”
      Today Fifa said it had charged Serbia citing a section of its disciplinary code covering misconduct including “offensive gestures, signs or language”.
      The world governing body said: “The Fifa disciplinary committee has opened proceedings against the Football Association of Serbia due to a flag displayed in their dressing room on the occasion of the Brazil v Serbia.
      “The proceedings were opened on the basis of article 11 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and article 4 of the Regulations for the FIFA World Cup 2022.”
      The FFK also said today: “The World Cup is an event of joy and unity and should send messages of hope and peace, not messages of hatred. We call FIFA to take action against such actions.”
      Serbia, who lost 2-0 to Brazil, are due to face Cameroon in their next match on Monday November 28.
      Its football federation has not commented so far.
      Last week we told of fears Vladimir Putin’s brutal war could become the backdrop for a wave of violence between Kosovo and Serbia.
      Peace talks failed to defuse a bitter row over car licence plates, leaving the region “on the verge of conflict.”
      EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned that the failure to resolve the long-running issue may spark fresh “violence” 23 years after the brutal Kosovo war.
      And Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic warned of “hell on the ground” if Kosovo does not back down in the dispute.
      The row came to a head after Kosovo declared a deadline for cars in the majority-Serbian north of the country to re-register cars with Kosovan plates.
      And while seeming petty, the move has sparked fury in Belgrade.
      At least eight fire bombings have already taken place against Kosovan Serbs who exchanged their Serbian plates for new ones complying with the law.
      Kosovo has backing from Nato – but that has not stopped the tensions with Serbia.
      Russian authorities continue to defend Serbians rebelling against Kosovo’s government, and say Pristina authorities are deliberately escalating tensions.
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      Kosovo and Serbia previously clashed in the Balkan Wars, with the most bloody conflict between 1998-1999, leaving 14,000 dead and thousands missing.
      Nato intervened to stop the bloodshed and the province was split in 1999 before declaring independence in 2008.
      Andrija Zivkovic during Serbia’s World Cup clash with Brazil in QatarCredit: Getty
      Milos Veljkovic was also in action in the defeat to Brazil on ThursdayCredit: Rex
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      World Cup fans stunned by Joe Cole’s ‘magic hands’ as he works as pundit for ITV

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      WORLD CUP fans have been left stunned by England legend Joe Cole’s “magic hands” while working as a pundit for ITV.Cole, 41, was giving some post-match comments on France’s 2-1 win over Denmark.

      Joe Cole had special effects appear near his handsCredit: ITV
      Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, while ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen scored for the Danes.
      As Cole was talking, a mystical dust appeared as if by magic around his hands.
      Special effects may have played a part, but that didn’t stop fans from talking about Cole’s on-screen sorcery.
      One stunned viewer said on Twitter: “Joe Cole just did magic.”
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      The ITV panel, which also included Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Gary Neville, got on to the subject of England and cautious manager Gareth Southgate.
      England played out a World Cup Group B draw with USA on Friday and offered very little in the final third.
      Cole says the Three Lions have a knack of opting for cautious managers.
      One example he remembers is having defender Phil Neville picked ahead of him at Euro 2004 to come off the bench against Portugal.
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      The youngest of the Neville brothers played on the left flank.
      Such a decision should have seen Sven-Goran Eriksson sacked, Keane declared.
      A fan said: “Rahhhh they started Phil Neville ahead of Joe Cole vs Portugal in Euro 2004. England always Englanding.” More

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      Neymar posts gruesome pic of swollen ankle as Brazil star wears huge compression boot in battle to save his World Cup

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      NEYMAR has posted a gruesome picture of his swollen ankle.That’s as the Brazil star battles to save his World Cup by wearing a huge compression boot.
      Neymar has posted a gruesome picture of his swollen ankleCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      The Brazil star is recovering with the help of a huge compression bootCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      Neymar, 30, went off in tears during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Serbia this week.
      The Paris Saint-Germain star suffered ligament damage after being clattered by defender Nikola Milenkovic.
      And Brazil team doctors issued a worrying update afterwards after Neymar’s right ankle ballooned in size.
      It was quickly confirmed that the Samba Boys’ talisman would miss the remainder of the group stage.
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      But Neymar has now issued a fresh update on his injury with a series of pictures on Instagram.
      Several snaps showed his ankle still looking red and swollen, which is sure to worry fans.
      But Neymar gave supporters hope as he flashed a cheeky grin – while also revealing a huge compression boot to assist his recovery for the knockout stages.
      The magic forward has already revealed his determination to bounce back and lead his side out again.
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      Neymar hopes to be back for Brazil in the knockout stagesCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      And Brazil legend Cafu believes crocked Neymar should take it as a compliment that he gets kicked to high heaven by opponents.
      Cafu told SunSport: “I don’t see it as true aggression against him. Some of the fouls are a little bit tougher than others
      “But what happens is the great stars who have more retention of the ball like Ronaldo and Neymar, will have a high probability of suffering fouls.
      “It is only natural. But until now, I haven’t seen any intentional fouls that will result in serious injury.
      “Brazil has a lot of very powerful strikers and when one is out, the others take their place to help. 
      “It is why Brazil is so strong as a team. The whole squad comes together.
      “This Brazilian team has a big set of stars, but they are all allowed them to stand out and shine.
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      “They can perform the same with or without Neymar, just like the French team is without some great players.
      “Neymar can change the game around from one moment to another, but we have many great players and Brazil will continue playing.” More