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      England players fumed at Fabio Capello when manager cheered on ITALY at World Cup 2010, reveals Joe Cole

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      JOE COLE has revealed that he was left fuming when former England manager Fabio Capello cheered on Italy at the 2010 World Cup.The former midfielder was “bothered as an Englishman” as his coach got behind another team while the Three Lions struggled to impress.
      Joe Cole revealed that Fabio Capello cheered on the Italy team at the 2010 World CupCredit: PA:Press Association
      England were knocked out of the tournament at the round of 16 after a heavy 4-1 defeat by Germany.
      But Cole, who was part of the 23-man squad, was annoyed that Capello and his backroom staff did not put their national allegiance aside during the tournament.
      He said: “What done me at the World Cup was when they were all watching Italy, like hollering and hooting when they scored.
      “I just think that the foresight of that wasn’t great. It bothered me as an Englishman.”
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      Capello, however, would not have had much to cheer about as the Italian side finished bottom of their group behind Paraguay, Slovakia and New Zealand.
      The Azzuri did not manage to win a game throughout the entire tournament.
      It was a shock for the side, who had gone into the tournament in South Africa as favourites and holders of the trophy.
      It is not the first time the former Chelsea and West Ham star has criticised his former manager.
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      Recently in a Telegraph column, Cole argued that Capello “didn’t have a tactical plan”, as he believed that England could have achieved a lot more with the players at the disposal.
      He wrote: “Even when we got knocked out, there was no inquest. Capello wanted to keep his job.
      “There needed to be a revolution but none arrived. I spoke out after the tournament in frustration at getting just two appearances – both as a second half substitute – and mostly because we should have been doing better. 
      “We had good players. I have played with some of the best.
      “Didier Drogba, Michael Ballack, Deco – and I can tell you that Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney were just as good.
      “With a plan to keep the ball, we would have done so much better.” More

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      I am Argentina’s sexiest fan at the World Cup and once offered to auction off my lucky knickers after a win

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      IT would have been a hard watch for Melisia Artista – Argentina’s ‘sexiest fan’.The Shakira lookalike has made the trip to Qatar to cheer on her country at the 2022 World Cup.
      Argentina’s ‘sexiest fan’ is at the World Cup in Qatar
      Gorgeous Melisia has made quite a stir in her homeland
      Melisia shared her view from her seat at the Lusail Stadium
      And she shared shots on her Instagram outside the Lusail Stadium, hours before the game kicked off, as well as watching from her seat.
      However, she would have been left devastated by her nations’ shock defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia.

      The River Plate fan has amassed almost 250,000 followers on Instagram.
      And, judging by a stunt she pulled off in 2017, should Argentina be in dire need of inspiration – Melisia will be sure to come up with a plan.
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      Morale booster
      After River crashed to a 3-0 first leg defeat in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final in 2017 to Bolivian team Club Deportivo Jorge Wilstermann, she came up with a novel way to gee up her team.
      Desperate to see her team progress, and knowing they needed a pick-me-up, she reportedly sent the players a saucy video that left little to the imagination.
      Needless to say, the trick worked a treat. River, astonishingly, won 8-0 in the return leg to reach the semi-finals, where they were eventually eliminated by Lanus.
      Melisia has amassed a staggering 250,000 followers on Instagram
      River Plate stars were treated to a sexy video on social media from Melisia for inspiration
      Devout football fan Melisia follows River Plate
      Melisia once offered to auction off a pair of her lucky knickers to bring River Plate some luck
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      Lionel Messi and Co should check their social media inboxes now.
      Knickerbocker glory
      If that wasn’t enough, before THAT Copa Libertadores quarter-final Melisia was feeling strangely superstitious.
      She revealed she would be entrusting the help of her lucky knickers in the hope that River would over-turn the three goal deficit.
      Melisia even told fans online that if River were victorious, she would auction off the underwear to one of her followers.
      However, despite that threat Melisia might’ve got caught up in the hysteria of the moment.
      It was never confirmed whether a fan received her knickers. Probably best better not knowing.
      Pop star by day
      When she’s not following River or Argentina, influencer Melisia is crafting a career in music.
      When she’s not following the football, Melisia has a pop career
      Melisia has made the trip to Qatar to cheer her country on
      Melisia, like many Argentinians, will be smarting from their defeat to Saudi Arabia
      The blonde bombshell has released a number of singles in her homeland, independently.
      Her Reggaeton beats feature in songs called Hasta Abajo (Drop it the floor) and El Perdon (Forgiveness).
      If you’re an Argentina fan right now, at least this influencer can provide the perfect distraction until the next game. More

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      Denmark 0 Tunisia 0 – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Danes see injury-time VAR penalty NOT given – latest

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      DENMARK were held by an impressive Tunisia side as the Danes opened up their World Cup campaign. with a 0-0 draw.And the Danes have Kasper Schmeichel to thank after the ex-Leicester man pulled off a stunning save in the first half.
      Denmark thought they had an injury time penalty, but after a VAR check there was wild celebrations from Tunisia when it was not given

      Result: Denmark 0 Tunisia 0
      Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Kristensen, Kjaer, Christensen, Maehle, Delaney, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Damsgaard, Dolberg, Skov
      Tunisia XI: Ben Said, Drager, Bronn, Talbi, Maaloul, Laidouni, Skhiri, Ben Romdhane, Khazri, Jaziri, Msakni

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      All to do for Danes
      Denmark next face France on Saturday with the game taking even more significance after today’s draw.
      Tunisia meanwhile, face Australia on Saturday with a real chance of gunning for their first win of the tournament.
      Until France and Australia play this evening, the Carthage Eagles sit at the top of Group D.
      Jebali puts in shift for Tunisia
      Leading the line as the sole-striker Issam Jebali was all over the pitch, trying to offer the Carthage Eagles options.
      More than happy to get back and lend a hand to keep Denmark out, despite Kasper Schmeichel denying him a first-half goal, the striker can be pleased with his performance today.
      His touch-map shows just how much of the pitch he covered for his team.

      Eriksen puts trauma behind him
      Today’s focus prior to the game was the return of Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen to the world stage after he collapsed on the pitch less than 18 months ago.
      In this side, Eriksen makes The Danes tick and is integral to everything they do.
      Despite his involvement throughout the game, Tunisia made sure they got players around him and pressed Denmark whenever in possession of the ball.

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      Sun reporter Martin Blackburn reports from the Education City Stadium:
      KASPER SCHMEICHEL saved Denmark from a nightmare start to their World Cup with a stunning first half save.
      The former Leicester keeper spread himself to deny Issam Jubali a certain goal – with an intervention his dad Peter would have been proud of.
      The Danes could have had no complaints if they had ended up empty handed against a spirited and energetic Tunisia.
      It meant a low key return to the big international stage for Christian Eriksen, 18 months after his cardiac arrest in the Euros.
      The Manchester United star did produce his team’s best moments and how Andreas Cornelius did not nick an undeserved win for the Danes is something only he knows.
      Thousands of Tunisia fans have descended on Doha for the tournament to join the many who already live here.
      They made such a racket in the Education City Stadium that it must have felt like a home game for Jalel Kadri’s team.
      The Carthage Eagles responded too with their dynamo midfielder Aissa Laidouni flying into a challenge on Eriksen in the first minute.
      He got the ball perfectly but the Manchester United star’s big comeback would have been short-lived had he connected.
      It set the tone for the first half though with Jebali racing clear to score only to be denied by a marginal offside.
      The best chance came shortly before the break when Jebali went through again and lifted the ball over Schmeichel – only for the former Leicester keeper to stick out an arm and push the ball wide.
      After the break Lassouni played a clever one-two to go clean through on goal but surprisingly seemed to lack the belief to finish it off.
      Tunisia failed to keep clean sheet in 14 of their 15 world cup matches – last time they did it was 1978 – but they were doing so quite comfortably here.
      Eriksen had their best opening when he thumped a 20 yard shot which Aymen Dahmen did superbly to push round the post.
      He took the resulting corner and former Chelsea man Andreas Christiansen headed back across goal.
      Andreas Cornlius could not get the connection he wanted and could only bundle his untidy effort against the post.
      Tunisia were appealing for a penalty when Abdi’s flick seemed to be handled by Joachim Andersen but nothing was given.
      And they were almost robbed right at the end when a Cornelius flick from Eriksen’s corner hit the arm of Yassine Meriah.
      The VAR recommended a review and everyone expected a spot-kick but the Mexican ref Cesar Arturo Ramos stood by his initial decision and over-ruled it.

      Carthage Eagles upset the odds
      Tunisia have surprised many in the footballing world with their performance this afternoon.
      Most expected them to be like a rabbit in the car headlights but the North Africans did not get the memo.
      Kasper Schmeichel denied them the goal that their first-half performance warranted.
      They had to dig deep towards the end to keep The Danes at bay but Tunisia managed it and claimed themselves a hard earned point.
      Credit: Reuters
      FT: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      The referee blows his whistle to huge cheers all around this stadium.
      Late drama with that VAR intervention and the lack of penalty.
      After their performance today the North Africans did not deserve that.
      What a great point for the former AFCON champions.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      90+4. Tunisia have had a big let off there.
      The Danish fans cannot believe they weren’t given a penalty.
      It is usually the next thing to follow when the referee goes to the monitor.
      Tunisia breath a sigh of relief.
      No penalty
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      90+3. Denmark loft a corner into the box.
      The ball is not cleared and as the second ball drops the Denmark players appeal for a handball.
      VAR is checking it and has sent the referee to the screen.
      Anyone order late drama?
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      90+2. Jensen with the long throw into the box.
      They are looking for Cornelius who flicks the ball towards goal.
      Dahmen catches comfortably as he has all afternoon.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      90. We are going to have an additional five minutes.
      To concede a goal now for either side would be heartbreaking.
      Denmark lose possession, giving Tunisia the chance to break.
      It all breaks down as they look for a free kick but the referee is not playing ball at all.
      Credit: EPA
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      88. Double change for Tunisia.
      Sassi and Kechrida join the party.
      Some tired legs coming off the pitch, they have given their all for Tunisia.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia – Khenissi yellow card
      86. Jensen is caught and a free kick is awarded.
      Khenissi is awarded the first card for Tunisia today.
      This is still high octane stuff from the Tunisians as they attack.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      84. Maehle looks despairingly at the referee.
      He takes the ball to the byline and chips it over the sliding Hannibal.
      As he looks to go passed him, the momentum of the slide takes him down.
      The referee is not interested at all.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      82. Whistles and boos accompany Denmark possession again.
      Whether it is affecting the players we will never know but it does seem to spur loose passes from The Danes.
      Into the final ten minutes of the game, both sides still looking for the winner.
      Credit: AP
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      80. Hannibal and Khenissi come on for Msakni and Jebali.
      Some fresh legs up top for the North Africans.
      Can either of these subs get the winning goal for Tunisia to send this stadium into raptures remains to be seen.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia – Jensen yellow card
      78. Both bookings today have gone Denmark’s way.
      Tunisia knock the ball forward and they manage to hold it up well.
      There is no support for him as he looks to lay the ball off.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      76. Tunisia are defending for their lives every time Denmark attack now.
      The longer this game goes on the more desperate The Danes are to find that goal.
      It should offer the chance for Tunisia to hit them on the break.
      Hannibal seems to be warming up for the North Africans.
      He’s been known to conquer Europeans before.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      74. The Tunisia defenders have been dominant in the air today.
      When Denmark look to get direct balls forward there is always a Tunisian defender coming crashing through the Danish player to win the ball.
      Most of us are still wondering how Cornelius missed that chance.
      Apart from Cardiff City fans.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      72. Nothing doing with the handball.
      Replays show it does touch his hand but whether it was intentional is another thing.
      You always wonder if these are going to be given with the inconsistencies of VAR but they didn’t even look at it.
      Somebody must be on a lunch break.
      Credit: PA
      VAR checking possible handball
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia – Cornelius chance
      70. The corner comes in and Christensen heads it back across goal.
      Cornelius is on the back post but somehow heads it onto the post.
      Surely it was easier to score there.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      68. Denmark are dominating possession a little now.
      Tunisia counter attack and slip the ball through for Jebali but the pass was a little too heavy.
      Dahmen makes a great fingertip save from an Eriksen effort from outside the box.
      Denmark 0-0 Tunisia
      66. Denmark are looking for more of a focal point up top with the introduction of Cornelius.
      The manager must have felt with those early dangerous crosses into the Tunisia box, they need someone who will look to get on the end of them.
      Tunisia are staying firm defensively.
      Sliti comes on for Slimane.
      Credit: Getty
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      Fifa and Qatar ‘at war over rainbow symbols’ as football chiefs ‘demand World Cup hosts end crackdown over LGBT emblems’

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      QATAR has been ordered by Fifa to stop forcing fans to remove their rainbow hats when they enter stadiumsSecurity guards ahead Wales 1-1 draw with the USA cracked down on fans wearing pro-LGBTQ+ clothing at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
      Ex-Wales international Laura McAllister was targeted by security over her bucket hatCredit: ITV
      Qatari officials reportedly tried to remove the rainbow hatsCredit: The Rainbow Wall
      Fans reported being forced to remove rainbow-coloured bucket hats, rainbow wristbands and even rainbow laces.
      And one man even reported he was refused entry to the stadium because he was wearing a t-shirt sporing a rainbow.
      Qatar and Fifa are now at war over the crackdown – with the football bosses ordering Doha to stop taking action against fans, reports inews.
      Crunch meetings have taken place in which Fifa is said to have made its stance clear that “everyone is welcome” at the World Cup.
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      Football chiefs told the Qatari officials that security guards should not take rainbow items off fans at venues.
      LGBTQ+ rights have been at the centre of controversies around the World Cup – with same-sex relationships punishable by death in Qatar.
      Welsh fan group The Rainbow Wall reported only women were targeted and forced to remove their rainbow clobber.
      And this included former Wales international football star Laura McAllister.
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      “I certainly wasn’t going to give it up,” she told BBC Breakfast, saying her treatment was “heavy handed”.
      “It’s an important symbol of everything that we’re about in Welsh football at the moment and hopefully the wider nation.”
      It came just hours after confusion over the “One Love” armband planned to be worn by England skipper Harry Kane and other captains at the World Cup.
      Fifa issued a ban and warned teams they could be issued yellow cards before kick off if they insisted on making the gesture.
      US journalist Grant Wahl said he was detained by security staff after he wore a rainbow shirt to the game.
      He claims a security guard told him the shirt was not allowed and “forcibly ripped” his phone from his hand.
      The reporter said he was held for 25 minutes and told to remove his “political shirt”.
      Wahl said eventually a security commander approached him and apologised – letting him through into the game.
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      “But the entire episode left me wondering: What’s it like for ordinary Qataris who might wear a rainbow shirt when the world isn’t watching here? What’s that like?,” he said.
      In Qatar, same-sex conduct is punishable by up to seven years in jail as it remains an offence under the Penal Code.
      According to Article 296, “leading, instigating or seducing a male in any way to commit sodomy or dissipation” and “inducing or seducing a male or a female in any way to commit illegal or immoral actions”
      Radha Stirling, founder and director of the Detained in Dubai legal aid group, previously told The Sun Online: “Sex outside marriage is illegal in Qatar so couples who book hotel rooms together are already in violation of the law, simply ‘hoping’ the law won’t be enforced.  
      “Homosexuality is unlawful and those who share a hotel room could be equally at risk.  
      “Visiting a destination and ‘hoping’ that illegal acts are not prosecuted puts visitors in a dangerous situation.  
      “Qatar’s abysmal human rights record means that abiding by the law does not protect visitors from prosecution or wrongful detention.
      “Qatar should have been required to update laws to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected this year.”
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      Why is there so much injury time at the 2022 World Cup?

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      STOPPAGE TIME can be one of the most nail biting experiences in football if your side is in the lead – and the 2022 World Cup has had loads of it.The unprecedented competition in Qatar has already put forward some controversial talking points for fans to discuss.
      There was 14 minutes added on to the end of England vs Iran’s first halfCredit: Getty
      And one of those is the amount stoppage time being added to the end of each match.
      But what is the reason and how much time exactly are referees adding to the clock?
      Why is there so much injury time at the 2022 World Cup?
      In the opening five World Cup fixtures, there has been a staggering total of 85 minutes added on.
      England’s match against Iran incredibly went on for 117 minutes due to the Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand’s horrific clash of heads with his own teammate.
      Alireza Beiranvand suffered a horrific head injury against EnglandCredit: Getty
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      And there was another lengthy additional time period in Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia where seven minutes was added at the end of the first half followed by 14 in the second half.
      A big chunk was also added to USA vs Wales and Senegal vs Netherlands.
      Injuries, cards, VAR, substitutions are reason for stoppage in play but fans have been left confused as to why it has been so much at the World Cup.
      What is the most amount of injury time added in World Cup history?
      Opta have stated that the five single halves with the most stoppage time have all cup at the Qatar World Cup.

      England vs Iran first half – 13.59 minutes
      Argentina vs Saudi Arabia second half – 13.53 minutes
      England vs Iran second half – 13.05 minutes
      USA vs Wales second half – 10.32 minutes
      Senegal vs Netherlands second half – 10.03 minutes

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      What has been said?
      The head of FIFA’S refereeing committee Pierluigi Collina mentioned that the fourth officials have been instructed to keep track of lost time during the game.
      Collina said: “In Russia, we tried to be more accurate in compensating for time lost during games and that’s why you saw six, seven or even eight minutes added on,” he told reporters at a pre-tournament briefing.
      “Think about it: if you have three goals in a half, you’ll probably lose four or five minutes in total to celebrations and the restart.” More

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      ‘One of best saves I’ve EVER seen’ – Watch Schmeichel’s stunning stop in Denmark’s World Cup clash against Tunisia

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL produced “one of the best saves ever” in Denmark’s opening World Cup game against Tunisia.The veteran goalkeeper left Leicester for Nice in the summer but he proved he has not lost his touch.

      Kasper Schmeichel pulled off a remarkable save to deny Issam JebaliCredit: PA
      John Hartson called the stop “one of the best saves I have ever seen”Credit: AP
      Schmeichel was key to Denmark keeping a clean sheetCredit: Getty
      Shortly before half-time Tunisia carved open a one-on-one for Issam Jebali.
      The striker kept his composure and tried to lift the ball over Schmeichel, only for the Dane to somehow claw the ball away.
      It was a magnificent save that defied the odds and left ITV’s co-commentator John Hartson purring.
      The former Arsenal striker compared Schmeichel to his father Peter as he gushed over the stop.
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      He said: “One of the best saves I’ve ever seen in my life.
      “It’s kept Denmark in the game.”
      Fans were in agreement as they showered praise on Schmeichel.

      One supporter wrote: “Incredible save.”
      Another added: “This save from Schmeichel was monstrous.”
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      And a third said: “Ridiculous save.”
      Schmeichel’s save proved vital as Denmark kept a clean sheet despite Tunisia’s strong showing, with the game ending 0-0. More

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      Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard was sacked by CAMBRIDGE but has amazing international record before shock World Cup win

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      WHEN Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, it was the latest international accolade of Herve Renard’s incredible coaching career. But it is a far cry from his struggling days at Cambridge United, when he was sacked with the club second-bottom of the Football League.
      Herve Renard led Saudi Arabia to a landmark win against Argentina in QatarCredit: Getty
      The Frenchman had a rough time in his short sting at CambridgeCredit: Alamy
      His miserable spell in East Anglia back in 2004 included a defeat to Boston United, one of 14 from 26 matches in the dugout.
      Now he is celebrating beating one of the tournament favourites at Qatar 2022.
      In fairness to Renard, the brief stint at the Abbey Stadium was a blip in his distinguished time as a manager – spanning 13 teams and nine countries across 23 years.
      The 54-year-old former defender started his coaching career in his homeland France with SC Draguignan in 1999.
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      After his Cambridge collapse, he led sides in Vietnam and then back in France before taking his first job as a national team boss with Zambia.
      He led them to their first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final for 14 years in 2010 but resigned to take over at neighbours Angola.
      Within 18 months, Renard was back with Zambia – via USM Alger in Algeria – and stunned the footballing world by leading the Copper Bullets to their first Afcon glory in 2012.
      They beat a star-studded Ivory Coast side which included the Toure brothers and Didier Drogba on penalties in the final.
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      Fast forward three years, though, and the Ivorians were celebrating their own Afcon success, led by that man Renard.
      Again it was 0-0 after extra-time, again his side prevailed in the shootout, and Renard became the first manager to win the Africa Cup of Nations with two different countries.
      A failed spell with Lille prompted another return to lead a new African team on the international stage, leading Morocco back to the World Cup in 2018 – their first qualification for 20 years.

      Bernard took over as Saudi Arabia boss in 2019 with the task of securing qualification for Qatar 2022.
      And the Green Falcons did so in style, topping Group B ahead of Japan and Australia.
      When they made the short journey across the border into Qatar, the manager declared: “We are competitors. We haven’t come to the World Cup for a jolly.”
      Renard led the Ivory Coast to Afcon glory in 2015, three years after winning it with ZambiaCredit: Rex

      And so it proved in their Group C opener as the 51st-ranked side stunned Argentina, who boasted arguably the greatest player of all time in their side.
      Despite going behind to Lionel Messi’s early penalty, they survived three VAR offside calls to rule out South Ameircan strikes – then hit them with a double-whammy straight after half-time and held on for a famous win.
      Renard said: “All the stars in the sky were aligned for us, but don’t forget Argentina are still a fantastic team.
      “This is football, sometimes totally crazy things can happen.
      “We can just have a good celebration for 20 minutes and that’s all, there are still two more games.
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      “When you come to the World Cup, you need to believe in yourself, anything can happen in football.”
      Indeed, anything can happen in football – especially when the team is managed by Herve Renard.
      The famous win sparked wild celebrations at full-timeCredit: Reuters
      Renard was a defender in his playing days in FranceCredit: AFP
      He has been in management for 23 years and led teams in nine different countriesCredit: AFP More

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      Denmark 0 Tunisia 0: Dark horse Danes struggle as African rivals battle to well deserved World Cup draw

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL saved Denmark from a nightmare start to their World Cup with a stunning first-half save.The former Leicester keeper spread himself to deny Issam Jubali a certain goal – an intervention his dad Peter would have been proud of.
      Denmark and Tunisia played out a drab draw in Al RayyanCredit: GETTY
      The Danes had Kasper Schmeichel to thank for stopping them from going behind early doorsCredit: GETTY
      Issam Jebali thought he’d broken the deadlock in the first half but saw his goal ruled outCredit: REUTERS
      Andreas Skov Olsen also had a goal ruled out for offsideCredit: EPA
      The Danes could have had no complaints if they had ended up empty-handed against a spirited and energetic Tunisia.
      It meant a low-key return to the big international stage for Christian Eriksen, 18 months after his cardiac arrest in the Euros.
      The Manchester United star did produce his team’s best moments and how Andreas Cornelius did not nick an undeserved win for the Danes is something only he knows.
      Thousands of Tunisia fans have descended on Doha for the tournament to join the many who already live here.
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      They made such a racket in the Education City Stadium that it must have felt like a home game for Jalel Kadri’s team.
      The Carthage Eagles responded too with their dynamo midfielder Aissa Laidouni flying into a challenge on Eriksen in the first minute.
      He got the ball perfectly but the United star’s big comeback would have been short-lived had he connected.
      It set the tone for the first half though with Jebali racing clear to score only to be denied by a marginal offside.
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      The best chance came shortly before the break when Jebali went through again and lifted the ball over Schmeichel – only for the former Leicester keeper to stick out an arm and push the ball wide.
      After the break, Lassouni played a clever one-two to go clean through on goal but surprisingly seemed to lack the belief to finish it off.
      Tunisia failed to keep a clean sheet in 14 of their 15 world cup matches – last time they did it was in 1978 – but they were doing so quite comfortably here.
      Christian Eriksen failed to lead his Denmark team-mates to a crucial three pointsCredit: REX
      Eriksen had their best opening when he thumped a 20-yard shot which Aymen Dahmen did superbly to push round the post.
      He took the resulting corner and former Chelsea man Andreas Christiansen headed back across goal.
      Andreas Cornelius could not get the connection he wanted and could only bundle his untidy effort against the post.
      Tunisia were appealing for a penalty when Abdi’s flick seemed to be handled by Joachim Andersen but nothing was given.
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      And they were almost robbed right at the end when a Cornelius flick from Eriksen’s corner hit the arm of Yassine Meriah.
      The VAR recommended a review and everyone expected a spot-kick but the Mexican ref Cesar Arturo Ramos stood by his initial decision and over-ruled it. More