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      England vs Iran World Cup boost: Harry Kane to score or assist, was 1/2 NOW Evens with Sky Bet

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      ENGLAND kick off their World Cup campaign on Monday afternoon when they face Iran.Sky Bet have a cracking price boost to mark the momentous occasion by offering punters EVENS for Harry Kane to score OR assist in the contest!
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      With 51 international goals and 14 assists in his 75 caps, Kane is set to feature heavily against the Iranians.
      If he’s to fulfil his expectation as Golden Boot pre-tournament favourite, games like this will be the one he’ll look to fill his boots.
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      Lionel Messi plays against FOUR other World Cup versions of himself in incredible adidas advert

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      ADIDAS have revealed an incredible new advert to celebrate Lionel Messi’s final World Cup that features him playing against FOUR versions of himself.The German sporting giants, who sponsor both the 35-year-old and the Argentina national team, released the stunning clip today.
      Adidas have unveiled a stunning new advert celebrating Lionel Messi’s World Cup legacyCredit: Adidas
      Titled “The Impossible Rondo”, they describe it as a celebration of Messi’s World Cup career over the years.
      And it features shots of him from each of his outings at past tournaments and his modern day self enjoying a kickabout – which would make a pretty much unbeatable five-a-side team.
      A statement read: “Combining real footage of the Argentinian forward from 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018, adidas makes the impossible, possible with a one-of-a-kind Messi vs Messi rondo warm up.
      “Created using the latest in artificial intelligence and VFX, the film showcases the last 18 years of the world’s greatest player, celebrating his achievements in an unexpected way.”
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      Adidas added: “Complete with his haircuts, Argentina shirts and adidas boots across the previous five tournaments, historical and present-day footage of Messi was used to produce the different, de-aged versions of him.
      “This was then applied to body doubles to allow the ‘impossible’ warm-up to come to life.”
      Qatar will be Messi’s fifth and final appearance at the World Cup, with his first coming in 2006.
      They reached the quarter-finals in his first two outings at the tournament in Germany and South Africa respectively.
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      Then Messi suffered heartbreak in the 2014 final when an extra-time strike from Germany’s Mario Gotze ended his World Cup dream.
      And it was eventual winners France that knocked out Argentina four years ago in Russia.
      The Barcelona legend’s record at the tournament stands at six goals and five assists from 19 appearances.
      The World Cup remains the one trophy missing from Messi’s illustrious cabinet – and he provided a slight scare ahead of the big kick-off when he did not train alongside his colleagues today in the Middle East.
      Argentina begin their World Cup campaign with a clash against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
      They then take on Mexico before facing Poland in their final Group C clash on Wednesday 30 November. More

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      I’m an employment lawyer – here are your rights if you get in trouble for having a hangover at work after the World Cup

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      BRITS across the nation will raise a glass while watching World Cup matches to either celebrate or commiserate the results. But if you have one too many and find yourself nursing a horrific hangover after the footie, your boss may not be too impressed.
      Brits nursing a World Cup hangover could face getting into trouble with their bossCredit: Getty
      Although some firms are forgiving of football fans getting tipsy, others aren’t so lenient when workers bend the rules.
      An employment lawyer has now revealed the consequences you may face if you turn up to work looking worse for wear – and what rights you need to be aware of.
      Victoria Schofield, a solicitor at Slater & Gordon, warned revellers they could get into trouble if they pull a sickie over the World Cup.
      Bosses could be skeptical of your illness if you don’t make it to work the day after a big match – especially if everyone’s doing it.
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      She explained that unless your sports-loving executive has granted permission for you to watch specific World Cup matches, you will be liable to face disciplinary action if you bunk off.
      If you simply don’t turn up to work, you could face problems thanks to the fine print in your contract, according to Victoria.
      For those fearful of suffering a sore head from the night before, you are likely to avoid dismissal if you turn up late as a one-off.
      However, you could still be slapped with a verbal or written warning for your bad timekeeping.
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      But Brits who are simply too rough from the beer to physically work are liable to face disciplinary action.
      Victoria explained: “A flexible employer might be willing to agree to special unpaid leave for employees to watch matches, or late starts/finishes the next day to accommodate the inevitable hangover.
      “But a stricter employer might request doctors’ sick notes for absences taken during the course of the World Cup. 
      “As always, communication between employer and employee is key to a successful relationship.”
      So instead of scoring an own goal, it’s best to try to come to some agreement regarding your shifts with your employer before skiving off work.
      Footie fans who find their work life is clashing with key matches aren’t in the clear either.
      Due to the stifling heat and three-hour time difference with Qatar, pivotal games are scheduled to be played at sporadic times.
      This means a ton of Brits will miss out on watching England and other countries compete in the 2022 World Cup.
      The first England match is against Iran – who are 500/1 to win the trophy, compared to the Three Lions’s odds of 8/1 – and it starts at 1pm.
      A huge chunk of the UK’s 33 million-strong workforce will not be able to watch it as it kicks off during work hours.
      But Victoria says if you simply don’t turn up to work, you are highly likely to be punished for it.
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      She explained that many policies dictate employees must devote their whole time at work to their job – meaning if you sneak off to watch the match, you could be accused of “stealing” work time.
      The solicitor said: “A reasonable employer should of course carry out a reasonable investigation into any alleged disciplinary offence and be careful to apply a proportionate sanction. 
      “In most cases, an employee has a right to be given adequate warning about a disciplinary hearing, especially where dismissal is a potential outcome, and to be accompanied at that hearing, and be able to put his or her case forward.”
      If you are accused of misconduct, your employer must have a genuine belief that you are guilty following an internal probe.
      But if you are threatened with dismissal, it has to be within the “range of reasonable responses” your boss could have taken.
      This means that an employment tribunal would consider whether any reasonable employer would have sacked a worker in these circumstances.
      If you have a clean disciplinary record, a tribunal is likely to find that getting the boot from your job was unfair.
      Victoria said: “However, the cases are likely to be fact dependent and it is very hard to make any sweeping generalisations.”
      The employment law expert instead suggests trying to come to an agreement with your employer regarding flexibility during the World Cup.
      Pledging to make up for any work time lost may help your case.
      But if your boss outright refuses your negotiation, Victoria explained there is not much else to do except using your holiday allowance.
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      Footie fans previously launched a petition calling for the nation to be given a half-day off to watch England’s first World Cup match.
      Bosses at the Road to Victory arena in Manchester, Europe’s largest fanzone, want the workforce to be able to down tools to support the boys on Monday. More

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      Why is Hakim Ziyech playing for Morocco again at the World Cup?

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      NINE months since announcing his retirement from the Moroccan national side, Hakim Ziyech has made a sensational comeback by earning his place on the plane to Qatar.Ziyech returned to the fold in Morocco’s September friendlies against Chile and Paraguay.
      Hakim Ziyech in action for MorccoCredit: AFP or licensors
      And despite the Chelsea forward struggling for form at club level, he was an integral puzzle piece in the African nation as they had developed into a promising side looking to fulfil their potential.
      Now back in the team, Ziyech will be looking to add to his 18 goal tally he has amounted so far in 43 appearances alongside his impressive wonder strike against Georgia.
      Why is Hakim Ziyech playing for Morocco again at the World Cup?
      Ziyech was dropped from the side due to falling out with the former manager Vahid Halilhodzic who accused him arriving late, refusing to play and setting a bad example to the young players.
      Halilhodzic claimed “Ziyech’s behaviour in the last two matches, especially the last one, was not that of a national team player.
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      “As a leader of the team, he has to be a positive role model.
      “He arrived late, and then even refused to work. There was no point in discussing it afterwards – as a coach the answer is right there to see”
      As the door looked locked on international retirement for Ziyech, the Moroccan FA announced the sacking of Halilhodzic just three months before the beginning of the World Cup due to ‘differences in opinions’ about the appropriate preparation of the team.
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      In his place came Walid Regragui and he re-introduced Hakim Ziyech into the sides starting eleven.
      And Regragui has seen enough after three matches to gift Ziyech the opportunity of representing Morocco at the World Cup. More

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      World Cup 2022: Get £10 max on Kane, Ronaldo & Mbappe to score 3+ goals each at HUGE 7/1 with Sky Bet!

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      SKY BET have a huge price boost ahead of the hotly anticipated start of the Qatar World Cup!Punters can get three of the tournament’s big hitters – Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo – all to score three or more goals at a bumper price of 7/1!
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      Kane will be hoping to rack up some early competition goals in the groups when facing Iran, USA and Wales.
      He’s the pre-tournament favourite to finish top scorer, just ahead of Mbappe.
      He will lead the France line against Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.
      While Ronaldo will have the eyes of the world on him after recent developments as he and Portugal aim to get out their group containing Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.
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      James Maddison faces race to be 100% fit for England’s opener against Iran after missing training for second day running

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      JAMES MADDISON is facing a race to be 100 per cent fit for England’s opener with Iran on Monday.The Leicester midfielder missed training for a second day on Friday with a knee problem sustained against West Ham on Saturday.
      Gareth Southgate’s spirits were high during Friday’s training sessionCredit: Rex
      James Maddison was in attendance for the pre-match training talk before heading insideCredit: Reuters
      Maddison left the session to train aloneCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Harry Kane led the squad out on to the training pitchCredit: PA
      Maddison trained with the 26-man squad on Wednesday but complained of soreness so was told by medics to manage the issue.
      He was out on the pitch on Friday – although without boots – for a pep talk from assistant boss Steve Holland but then returned down the tunnel.
      The Three Lions are acclimatising to the 33-degree weather and appeared to be feeling the sun.
      Fortunately, temperatures will drop to around 26C by 4pm – the local time for kick-off for the Iran clash.
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      Harry Kane led the team out followed by goalkeepers Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale and went through drills ran by former Manchester City and Wales ‘keeper Martyn Margetson.
      But Kyle Walker, who will be absent for the Iran clash, again trained despite his groin injury.
      Once again several stars including Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson wore sleeveless shirts and shorts in an attempt to keep cool under the watchful eye of assistant boss Steve Holland.
      Kane and his team-mates took on board plenty of fluids shortly after training began, with the players also making use of “The Heat Shack”.

      Kane was spotted trying to keep coolCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      England’s goalkeeper trio were the first out on the training pitchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Kalvin Phillips is building up his fitness following a lengthy injury absenceCredit: Reuters
      Declan Rice wore a vest in an attempt to keep coolCredit: Reuters
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      That is what the squad call the tent cover at the side of the training pitch, which includes a misting fan that players can use to cool down.
      Players will be eager to impress with Phil Foden has reportedly performing well enough to earn a starting place against Iran.
      Bukayo Saka and Mason Mount are also pushing for a place but could struggle to fit into Southgate’s preferred 3-4-3 formation. More

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      World Cup referees use controversial England goal as example of what they must DISALLOW in Qatar 2022

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has followed Peter Crouch into Fifa’s bad books – before kicking a ball at Qatar 2022.Ahead of the 2006 tournament in Germany, videos of Crouch’s aerial approach was used as an example of what should be penalised by referees, making the striker a marked man.
      Harry Maguire powered England in front against Albania 12 months ago but Fifa say it should have been ruled out due to the role of Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
      Phillips has already made his mark with Fifa but is expected to miss England’s first World Cup game, on Monday, as he regains full fitnessCredit: Getty
      Maguire will be dreaming of having the same amount of space against Iran as he had facing Albania at Wembley last NovemberCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And now Phillips’ block to create the space for Harry Maguire’s early breakthrough in the 5-0 qualifying win over Albania last November was the example of play that officials should clamp down on in the World Cup.
      Phillips moved back from an offside position to clear the way for Maguire to head home a Reece James free-kick at the backpost.
      Refs’ chief Pierluigi Collina said: “That would be disallowed here. It would be interfering with an opponent from an offside position.”
      The Three Lions’ Wembley romp was notable for Harry Kane’s “perfect hat-trick” in 27 minutes as they netted five times before the break.
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      Skipper Kane was the first England man since David Platt in 1993 to score in the same game with both feet and a header.
      The Tottenham striker and Maguire seem certain starters for Monday’s World Cup opener against Iran.
      But Maguire’s goal supplier James has missed Qatar through injury and Phillips isn’t yet fit enough to play.
      The fifth scorer against Albania, Jordan Henderson, is only likely to make the bench.
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      Fifa’s singling out of a Three Lions’ goal comes as former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson advised current boss Gareth Southgate to quit – if he masterminds World Cup glory in Qatar.
      The Swede believes playing the tournament in winter could help Southgate – as his players won’t be “half dead” like they are at the end of the Premier League season.
      Eriksson told The Telegraph: “If England win it, my advice to Gareth Southgate is to go. It can’t get any better than that.
      “It is unfair to criticise him for being too defensive because he’s done one final and one semi-final.
      “It is very difficult to do much better than that.”
      Maguire celebrates his early goal against Albania in a Wembley qualifier but it should have been erased, say FifaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd star Luke Shaw explains heartwarming reason behind bizarre Coco Pops tattoo

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      LUKE SHAW has made the bizarre revelation that he has a tattoo of the Coco Pops monkey on his left arm. The England and Manchester United left-back is in Qatar preparing for the World Cup as the national team looks to end 56 years of hurt.
      Shaw has revealed he has a tattoo of the Coco Pops monkeyCredit: Getty
      The Man Utd left-back revealed the surprise inking on his armCredit: Getty
      The tattoo is a tribute to his two-year-old son ReignCredit: Kelloggs’s
      Shaw, 25, says the image of the popular cereal-selling primate is a tribute to his two-year-old son Reign.
      The goalscorer in the Euro 2020 Final told the Lions Den YouTube channel about the unique ink.
      He said: “My son is obsessed with Coco Pops, he has a lot of them in the morning, I thought it would be quite cool because he is interested in my tattoos.”
      The Red Devils star also has a cartoon drawing of him signing his first professional contract inked on the same arm.
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      Shaw has been on fine form for the Old Trafford club.
      He has barely put a foot wrong since United have developed a new-found resilience in recent weeks.
      It puts him in good contention for Gareth Southgate’s starting XI against Iran on Monday.
      Especially with the injury of Ben Chilwell – who tore his hamstring during Chelsea’s win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League – at left-back.
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      Meanwhile, Qatar have shocked fans by BANNING all booze from stadiums at World Cup 2022 – just TWO days before the tournament starts.
      The announcement comes despite supporters previously being promised they could drink beer in stadiums throughout the tournament.
      But while Fifa buckled under pressure from the Qatari authorities, it appears Three Lions fans won’t let it get in their way.
      One supporter told The Sun: “It won’t dampen my experience too much because I will just get p****d before the games.
      “That’s the way the cookie crumbles.” More