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    Eden Hazard dismisses Germany’s rainbow armband protest as he says ‘we are here to play football’

    EDEN HAZARD has told Germany they should have focused on the football rather than “political messages” after they lost to Japan.The German players covered their mouths for the pre-match team photo ahead of their clash with the Samurai Blue, which they lost 2-1.
    Germany players covered their mouths in response to Fifa’s sanctions regarding the OneLove armbandCredit: Getty
    Eden Hazard said that Germany should focus on the footballCredit: Rex
    They were expressing how they felt silenced by Fifa after the governing body threatened the team with sporting sanctions if they wore the OneLove rainbow armband.
    It drew praise from many across the footballing landscape – but Real Madrid star Hazard was not so impressed.

    The Belgian said: “Germany’s gesture? They would’ve done better if they didn’t do it and tried to win.
    “We’re here to play football, I’m not here to convey a political message.”
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    Swiss star Granit Xhaka agreed with Hazard.
    The Arsenal midfielder said: “I don’t think we need to do anything as the Swiss team.
    “We need to respect the rules and concentrate on our football, that’s all I intend to do.
    “We’re here to play football and not hand out lessons to anyone.”
    The defeat leaves Germany’s World Cup hopes in dire straits after just one game.
    They had looked on course to get their campaign off to the perfect start when Ilkay Gundogan put them ahead from the spot.
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    But Hansi Flick’s side failed to take one of their umpteen chances to make the game safe.
    And Japan made them pay twice late on in the final 15 minutes.
    Firstly, Ritsu Doan restored parity before ex-Arsenal striker Takuma Asano fired home the winner seven minutes from time.
    It means Germany find themselves in a precarious situation ahead of their clash with Spain this weekend.
    If they lose and Japan avoid defeat against Costa Rica, they’re OUT.
    Some German fans said the team ‘deserved’ to lose for focusing “only on politics.”
    One fan wrote: “Germany deserved that for being so obsessed with rainbow armbands and politics.”
    Another said: “Don’t get sidetracked by the ‘politics’ and just play your football.
    “All this needless virtue signaling isn’t helping you win. Germany should’ve won this.” More

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    Liverpool hero Danny Murphy names only two Argentina stars who would get into England’s squad at World Cup

    LIVERPOOL hero Danny Murphy believes only two Argentina stars would be good enough to make the England squad.That is none other than seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi as well as Tottenham ace Cristian Romero.
    Danny Murphy believes only two Argentina players are good enough for the England squadCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Tottenham ace Cristian Romero would be good enough for England, according to Danny MurphyCredit: Getty
    Argentina captain Lionel Messi remains a top player, says MurphyCredit: Getty
    The two countries endured very different starts to their World Cup campaigns in Qatar.
    The Three Lions destroyed Iran 6-2 whereas the Copa America winners suffered one of the competition’s most shocking defeats of all time as they lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia.
    Murphy watched both games and insists England’s squad is far superior to Argentina’s.
    So much so that only Messi and Romero would be good enough to link up with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in Gareth Southgate’s team.
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    Murphy told talkSPORT: “I was looking at the Argentina team, and sometimes you easily get drawn on the narrative from the press, they’re unbeaten in 35, they’ve got Messi, they must be one of the favourites.
    “When I actually looked at the game and we were going through the players, I mean I’ll ask you now, how many of those players get in our team?
    “Two? No more than three. You fit Messi in obviously, maybe Romero would get in at centre-half when he’s at it, I know he has been injured for Tottenham.”
    The two teams also had a completely different run coming into the World Cup.
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    Argentina were undefeated for a whopping 36 games across all competitions and also won the Copa America.
    England, on the other hand, were winless in their last six matches, of which they lost three, and were relegated from the Nations League’s top flight. More

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    World Cup fans rage as ref Janny Sikazwe denies Canada ‘TWO clear penalties’ months after ending game on 85 minutes

    WORLD CUP fans were left baffled by referee Janny Sikazwe after he turned down two Canada appeals for a penalty against Belgium.The Zambian official did award Canada a spot-kick in the ninth minute after Yannick Carrasco handled in the area.
    Fans felt Janny Sikazwe should have awarded Canada three penalties in totalCredit: Reuters
    Axel Witsel appeared to trip Richie Laryea inside the areaCredit: Getty
    Tajon Buchanan was tripped by Jan Vertonghen but was wrongly ruled offsideCredit: Reuters
    Alphonso Davies missed the penalty Canada were awardedCredit: Getty
    Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies could not convert from 12 yards with Thibaut Courtois getting down low to save.
    But Canada continued to pressure the Red Devils and thought they should have had a second penalty when Jan Vertonghen brought down Tajon Buchanan.
    There appeared to be clear contact but Sikazwe did not even have a decision to make because the assistant referee flagged for offside – despite Eden Hazard making the pass.
    Speaking of the failure to award a penalty, former Premier League ref Mark Clattenburg said: “Human error by the VAR and Canada should have had a second penalty.”
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    That glaring error incensed fans, many of whom also felt Canada should have been given a penalty after Belgium’s Axel Witsel clashed with Richie Laryea.
    Witsel appeared to push his opponent but neither the referee nor VAR felt there was sufficient contact to warrant a penalty.

    One fan wrote on Twitter: “I’m sorry to bash a referee but missing three nail on penalties in play isn’t good enough in a world cup.
    “One was corrected by VAR, but Canada should’ve had three penalties in this game and they’ve just been given one. Unacceptable at this level.”
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    Another added: “Should have been a penalty as well because then Vertonghen fouls him. Canada getting robbed here.”
    Sikazwe made headlines during the African Cup of Nations earlier this year and so far he is yet to redeem his reputation in Qatar.
    During a match between Tunisia and Mali Sikazwe blew for the final whislte before the 90th-minute mark.
    Sikazwe says he could have died from heatstroke, and that was why he decided to blow up 13 seconds before the 90.
    He had already signalled the end of the game on 85 minutes – before re-starting.
    It led to chaos on the pitch, as Tunisia players and officials stormed onto the pitch to confront the official.
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    They were 1-0 down but playing against ten men.
    Sikazwe later explained why he did what he did, saying that he could have ‘come back in a casket’. More

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    Son Heung-min looks unrecognisable from 2014 World Cup after starring for South Korea with dyed blonde hair

    SON HEUNG-MIN looks unrecognisable from his first World Cup appearance back in 2014.The South Korean superstar won his fitness race in order to start for his country in their tournament opener against Uruguay this afternoon.
    Son Heung-min sported a blonde barnet at the 2014 World CupCredit: Getty
    The future Tottenham star played at his first World Cup aged 21Credit: Getty
    This tournament in Qatar is Son’s third World Cup appearance, having played in Russia last time out and in Brazil in 2014.
    At the last finals, the forward was already an established star in the Premier League with Tottenham.
    But he was also in Brazil as a precocious 21-year-old while he still played for Bayer Leverkusen.
    Son, now 30, sported a bleached blonde barnet at his first World Cup finals.
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    He also made an impression, scoring in Korea’s second group game against Algeria.
    The Spurs star added another two World Cup goals four years later in 2018, netting against Mexico and Germany in Russia.

    This time around he is wearing a protective face mask – after suffering multiple facial fractures during Tottenham’s Champions League clash with Marseille on November 1.
    He was subsequently named in Paulo Bento’s 26-man squad for the tournament anyway, ensuring his compatriots that he would give everything to play for them.
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    Son’s statement read: “Hi everyone. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you all for the messages of support I have received over the last week.
    “I have read so many of them and truly, truly appreciate you all. In a tough time I received a lot of strength from you!
    “Playing for your country at the World Cup is the dream of so many children growing up, just as it was one of mine too.
    “I won’t miss this for the world. I can’t wait to represent our beautiful country, see you soon.”
    After today’s clash with Uruguay Son and Co take on Ghana on Monday before rounding off their Group H campaign against Portugal next Friday.
    Son scored twice at the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: AFP
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    People are only just realising Harry Maguire’s real name with England’s World Cup star instead going by middle name

    FOOTBALL fans are shocked to learn a little-known fact about Manchester United and England star Harry Maguire.Everyone knows he cost the Red Devils an eye-watering £80million, some know he started his career at Sheffield United, but few know his real name.
    Harry Maguire goes by his middle nameCredit: Getty
    Yes, Harry is not actually his first name, but his middle name.
    Maguire’s first name is Jacob, but he has gone by Harry from an early age.
    The United centre-back, 29, has also gone by the affectionate nickname “Slabhead” – earned thanks to his aerial prowess as well as his rather large skull.
    Fans were amused to discover Maguire’s real name after taking a peak at his Wikipedia profile.
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    One said: “This is your friendly reminder that Maguire’s real first name is Jacob”
    Another added: “It sounds so weird.”
    And a third said: “Wait until you find out Harry Maguire’s real name is Jacob Maguire.”
    Maguire started England’s 6-2 win against Iran on Monday before he was subbed off after feeling unwell.
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    But he trained with the rest of the Three Lions today ahead of tomorrow’s second group game against USA.
    James Maddison was the only one of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad missing from Thursday’s session.
    The Leicester playmaker is set to miss tomorrow’s clash, and could even be absent from the final group game against Wales.
    Maddison has been training on his own as he continues to recover from a knee injury picked up in the final Premier League game before the World Cup. More

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    World Cup preview – Day 7: Tips and prediction for Messi’s Argentina and France, plus free bets and bonus sign-up offers

    FRANCE continue the defence of their World Cup crown, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be desperate to bounce back from their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.And SunSport are on-hand to preview Day 7 of the competition while bringing you our carefully selected best bets, sign-up offers and exclusive bonuses from our partners.
    Day 7: World champions France are back in action against DenmarkCredit: GETTY
    Got plans this weekend? Cancel them.
    The World Cup continues with four terrific matches including holders France, Lionel Messi’s Argentina and everyone’s favourite underdogs, Saudi Arabia.
    Australia kick things off on Saturday morning against Tunisia, who claimed an impressive point against Denmark in their opening fixture.
    Saudi Arabia will want to prove that their victory over Argentina was no fluke when they take on Poland at 1pm.
    It’s then time for France to take centre-stage against Denmark and build on their 4-1 thumping of Australia.
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    Tunisia vs Australia
    Not the most glamorous tie on paper, but both sides are still capable of throwing a spanner in the works.
    Tunisia have a point on the board, and four could pile the pressure on Group D favourites Denmark and France.
    The African side looked defensively sound against the Danes, but created few clear-cut chances and only had one effort on target.
    Australia DID manage to score, but simply couldn’t handle Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele — although few can.
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    World Cup fixtures – Day 7Saturday, November 26

    Tunisia vs Australia – Group D – 10am
    Poland vs Saudi Arabia – Group C – 1pm
    France vs Denmark – Group D – 4pm
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    Poland vs Saudi Arabia
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    Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory means they lead Group C by two points, and are one victory away from qualifying for the knockout stages.
    If that were to happen, Argentina, Poland and Mexico would be left to scrap it out for the final spot.
    Poland have won just one of their last nine opening World Cup games, and haven’t made it out of the group stages since 1986.
    They did have a golden opportunity to end that abysmal run, but Robert Lewandowski had a penalty saved as Poland and Mexico played out a goalless draw.

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    France vs Denmark
    Based on their opening fixtures, France will fancy their chances of collecting maximum points against Denmark.
    Aside from an early goal, France looked every bit World Champions with a dominant attacking performance.
    The same cannot be said for Denmark, who failed to justify those who’d tipped them to go deep in the tournament.
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    Denmark have a fantastic recent record against their opponents having beaten France twice in the Nations League earlier this year.
    They also secured a 0-0 draw when the sides met at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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    Argentina vs Mexico
    Ooof. What a game to end Saturday’s fixtures.
    A wounded Argentina will be absolutely desperate to keep their World Cup dream alive in what’s likely to be Lionel Messi’s last dance.
    The South American heavyweights were excellent for large periods of their defeat to Saudi Arabia, but their defensive frailties were exposed.
    Their 36-game unbeaten run clearly counted for very little at these finals, and Mexico will look to pile on the misery.
    There was a lot of huff and puff in Mexico’s 0-0 opener against Poland, plenty of attacking intent but no end product.
    So beware the wounded animal. We think Argentina will bounce back in style.

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    Meet Serbia’s incredible World Cup Wags including qualified doctor, team-mate’s ex and daughter of pop star and warlord

    SERBIA are hoping to progress into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history. And if they manage this feat it will be an occasion celebrated joyously by the team’s stunning wags.
    Serbia’s wags will be supporting their World Cup all the wayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/carolinastramare_/?hl=en
    The stunning collection includes models, singers and doctorsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sofijamilo/?hl=en
    Many have been in long-term relationships with members of the teamCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mitrovic__kristina/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c21a5e15-326a-49b7-bd7b-862f6a6dcb40
    While others are newer introductions to the groupCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raznatovicanastasija/
    From a qualified doctor to the daughter of a warlord, Serbia certainly have a diverse supporting cast in their camp.
    And SunSport has all the details you need to know on them ahead of Serbia’s opener against Brazil.

    Natalija Ilic
    Natalija Ilic is married to Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: https://www.instagram.com/natalija_ilic_/?hl=en
    Long-term Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will serve as the primary force driving his team forward from midfield, but back home the Lazio star is supported by wife Natalija Ilic.
    Natalija is a qualified doctor who studied at University in Novi Sad. She and the midfielder first met in 2017 and were engaged soon after – concluding a five-year engagement by finally tying the knot earlier this year.
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    Sofija Milosevic
    Sofija Milosvic announced she was expecting her first child with Luka Jovic back in 2020Credit: https://www.instagram.com/sofijamilo/?hl=en
    Real Madrid flop Luka Jovic may not have scored many goals on the pitch in Madrid, but off the pitch he certainly has with fashion model girlfriend Sofija Milosevic – the ex-of one of his team-mates.
    In 2020 Sofija announced she was expecting her first child with Jovic, but in early 2021 he landed himself in hot water over allegedly flying out to meet Sofija while he should have been self-isolating.
    Kristina Mitrovic
    Aleksandr Mitrovic got married to long-term partner Kristina last yearCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mitrovic__kristina/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c21a5e15-326a-49b7-bd7b-862f6a6dcb40
    Fulham ace Aleksandr Mitrovic tied the knot with model Kristina Janjic in 2021 – seven years after the pair first started dating.
    And while he is the man tasked with firing Serbia to the last 16 for the first time, back home he is tasked with looking after the pairs two children, Luka and Nadja.
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    Anastasia Raznatovic
    Anastasia Raznatovic’s parents are a singer and a warlordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raznatovicanastasija/
    Serbian singer and model Anastasia Raznatovic is the daughter of popular singer Ceca and Serbian warlord “Arkan” and she has been dating midfielder Nemanja Gudelj.
    However, the pairs relationship has soured after their families fell out with one another according to reports in Serbia.
    Carolina Stramare
    Stramare has 452,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/carolinastramare_/?hl=en
    Dubbed the “Italian Megan Fox”, Carolina Stramare certainly has a big tag to live up to – though the 2019 Miss Italy winner doesn’t seem daunted by the spotlight.
    Therefore, it makes perfect sense that she dates a player who enjoys the spotlight as much as she does, with this coming in the form of Dusan Vlahovic. The pair reportedly began dating earlier his year. More

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    Betfair World Cup boost: Ronaldo (Portugal v Ghana) & Neymar (Brazil v Serbia) both to score NOW 7/2!

    THEY’VE had to wait patiently for their turn but tonight sees Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar kick off their World Cup quests.The pair are in action for Portugal and Brazil later today, with Betfair featuring them both in a cracking price boost for all customers!
    Ronaldo & Neymar to score | 7/2!Credit: Getty
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