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      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry AXED as Belgium No2 as Domenico Tedesco refuses to keep him after Roberto Martinez sacking

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      NEW Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has decided against keeping Arsenal legend and Frenchman, Thierry Henry, on as his No2.Tedesco, 37, replaced Roberto Martinez after the Red Devils crashed out in the group stages at the World Cup in Qatar last November-December.
      Thierry Henry consoling Kevin de Bruyne after Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stagesCredit: Getty
      Domenico Tedesco is the new coach of Belgium and Thierry Henry will NOT be his No2Credit: EPA
      After his dismissal, Martinez replaced Euro 2016-winning manager, Fernando Santos, as Portugal head coach after 68-year-old was let go for losing to Morocco in the quarters.
      Belgium took a few months to choose Martinez’s successor, but settled on up-and-coming star Tedesco.
      The Italian-German football coach made his name in the Bundesliga and Russian league.
      His only career trophy to date came at RB Leipzig, where he won the DFB-Pokal in 2022.
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      And he has decided against keeping serial winner Henry as his No2 in the Belgium set-up, it has been confirmed.
      On his appointment, Tedesco said: “For me it is a great honour to be the new head coach of Belgium. 
      “I’m really looking forward to the task and I’m extremely motivated.
      “I had a very good feeling right from the first conversation.”
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      Belgium are next in action in March when they take on Germany and Sweden in qualifying games for Euro 2024.
      As for Henry, it isn’t known whether he intends to seek another managerial position.
      The football icon previously managed Monaco and Montreal CF but his position in both posts didn’t last long. More

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      Argentina launch quadruple country bid to host World Cup 2030 with Uruguay part of bid to make 100th anniversary

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      SOUTH America’s four nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been formally launched in Buenos Aires.Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile have joined forces in a bid to mark the centenary of the first tournament in 2030.
      Argentina are part of a four country South American bid to hos World Cup 2030Credit: EPA
      Argentina are joined by Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay in the joint bid
      All games in that first World Cup were played in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.
      The planned bid would see the Final played in the same Estadio Centenario as in 1930.
      South American confederation head Alejandro Dominguez said: “The 2030 World Cup is not just one more version.
      “It deserves a celebration and recognition to mark 100 years of the tournament.
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      “Fifa has the chance to demonstrate a gesture of greatness and award the World Cup to the place where it originated.”
      Europe’s candidate is a joint bid by Spain and Portugal.
      There are some games also planned in Ukraine.
      But the biggest rivalry for the South Americans is likely to come from the Saudi Arabian campaign.
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      That also currently includes Egypt and Greece.
      That Saudi bid is set for unofficial backing from Fifa President Gianni Infantino. More

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      Former Man Utd coach Carlos Queiroz named Qatar boss after Iran exit in bid to reach World Cup 2026

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      FORMER Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz has been named Qatar manager.And he has been set the target of helping the nation qualify for the 2026 World Cup after hosting last year’s edition.
      Carlos Queiroz has been announced as Qatar managerCredit: AP
      Queiroz, 69, left his post as Iran boss following the group stage exit last November.
      Iran were pipped to a last-32 spot by the USA and England.
      But the ex-Portugal and Man Utd coach wasted little time getting back into international management.
      Queiroz has been announced as Qatar manager, replacing Spaniard Felix Sanchez, who led them through their ill-fated World Cup campaign.
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      Qatar lost all three of their group stage games, only managing to score one goal.
      The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
      The Qatari FA said: “Today, Monday, the Qatar Football Association officially decided to appoint Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as coach of our first national team until 2026.
      “Queiroz has a rich biography, great knowledge and extensive experience in Asian football.”
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      Should Qatar reach the 2026 finals, ex-Real Madrid boss Queiroz will have managed at five tournaments.
      Queiroz led his native country of Portugal in 2010 before taking Iran to the tournaments in Brazil, Russia and Qatar. More

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      Fans say World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll is ‘getting even hotter’ as she shows off bum in barely-there bikini

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      WORLD CUP beauty Ivana Knoll continues to wow her fans even over a month after the Qatar tournament ended. In her latest pics, Ivana posed in a barely-there bikini showing off her figure.
      Ivana Knoll stunned fans in a barely-there bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
      Ivana has 3.5million Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
      She shot to fame during the World Cup
      Following the tournament, she has continued to post steamy picsCredit: Instagram
      Many show off her figureCredit: Instagram
      And her fans online continue to rave about herCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/
      Her latest pics left some declaring she was “more hot” since QatarCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
      And fans online went wild for the steamy pics.
      One fan declared: “You just getting more & more hot like 🥵.”
      A second fan declared: “Nice little bun 😂.”
      A third said: “🔥 so beautiful 🔥❤️.”
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      A fourth declared: “❤️ 😍 how cute you are my queen.”
      “Yeah, sexy! 🤩🎉,” commented another.
      Another added: “Beautiful.”
      Ivana shot to fame during the Qatar World Cup for her daring pics as Croatia progressed all the way to the semi-final.
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      In more recent days, Ivana has shared pics while on the beach and the streets of Miami.
      She has 3.5million followers on her Instagram page. More

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      World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll sends fans wild as she flashes the flesh in sunbed snap

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      THE World Cup may have ended in December.But the tournament’s hottest fan continues to send fans wild with her risque pictures.
      Ivana Knoll posted a cheeky snap to Instagram to send followers wildCredit: Instagram
      The Croatian stunner has been sunning herself in Miami againCredit: Instagram
      Ivana Knoll made headlines in Qatar when she wore skimpy outfits to watch her beloved Croatia in action.
      And she’s still flashing the flesh for followers on social media.
      Ivana whipped up a sexy storm when she posted a sultry sunbed snap on Sunday.
      The Balkan beauty gazed up the camera lens as she displayed her derriere in a barely-there bikini.
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      And later on Ivana changed into a figure-hugging lime-green dress before enjoying an evening out in Miami.
      Fans were certainly loving the latest uploads, with many unable to rip their eyes from their screens.
      One declared: “Welcome back to Miami!”
      Another bellowed: “My queen.”
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      Knoll made headlines for her skimpy outfits at the World CupCredit: Alamy
      Knoll is a loyal Croatia supporterCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      One joked: “You can cause serious trouble.”
      Another added: “SIUUUUU.”
      Ivana has certainly been enjoying life since becoming the star of the World Cup.
      She’s spent a lot of time in southern Florida soaking up the searing sun.
      And Ivana also treated herself to a holiday in the Maldives.
      Knoll regularly posts sultry snaps to social mediaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Fans have been enjoying her frequent uploadsCredit: Instagram @knolldoll More

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      Fans in hysterics as they realise who Liverpool’s top Prem goalscorer is since the World Cup after horrendous run

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      FANS are in hysterics after discovering who Liverpool’s top Premier League goalscorer is since the World Cup.The Reds’ disastrous form in 2023 continued as they slipped to a 3-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday.
      Mohamed Salah hasn’t scored in the Premier League since Boxing DayCredit: Rex
      Jurgen Klopp’s side have now collected just one point from their last four league matches and are a massive 11 points behind the top four.
      They’ve also gone more than FIVE hours without scoring since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain struck at Brentford on 2 January.
      Overall, Liverpool have found the net only six times in as many games since football returned after the break for the World Cup.
      Alongside Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Bajcetic have all scored once.
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      It means that the Reds’ top scorer during that period is actually Leicester defender Wout Faes, who scored two own goals in the game at Anfield in late-December.
      That one statistic perhaps highlights Liverpool’s problems up front right now and fans on social media simply cannot believe it.
      One said: “😂😂😂😂. We’re indeed finished.”
      A second said: “Class signing tbh.”
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      A third chimed in with: “😭😭 this is so embarrassing.”
      Another said: “Wout Faes is Liverpool’s top scorer with 2 goals after the World Cup break 😭.”
      And it doesn’t get any easier for Klopp’s men either with their next three games against Everton, Newcastle and Real Madrid, while they also host Manchester United early next month. More

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      Watch one of the funniest reactions ever as Max Allegri loses it on touchline over Angel Di Maria blunder for Juventus

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      JUVENTUS boss Max Allegri looked like he was ready to explode on the touchline over Angel Di Maria losing possession against Lazio.The Old Lady are enduring a torrid season, sitting 13th in Serie A and also dropping down into the Europa League after a shocking Champions League group stage.
      Juventus boss Max Allegri lost his cool after Angel Di Maria lost possessionCredit: Twitter
      The Italian screamed in angerCredit: Twitter
      They were also slapped with a 15-point deduction following an investigation into their past transfer dealings.
      Juve got back to winning ways on Thursday in the Coppa Italia quarters against Lazio after a 2-0 defeat to Monza in the league last Sunday.
      Defender Gleison Bremer scored the winner against the rivals from Rome.
      But despite his team winning, Allegri was far from impressed with summer signing and World Cup winner, Di Maria.
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      Di Maria had the ball in a dangerous position inside the final third, but he took too long to pick his pass and was dispossessed as a result.
      The Argentine’s carelessness infuriated manager Allegri, who threw his arms up in the air and let out screams of rage.
      Allegri then headed for the tunnel.
      One fan said on the moment: “My new all time fav video.
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      “Massimiliano Allegri is the gift that keeps on giving.”
      Another tweeted: “A new meme was born.”
      A third added: “This meme will remain for eternity.” More

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      World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll gives glimpse inside stunning hotel room with RHINO BAR as she wows in sequin dress

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      THE World Cup’s hottest fan, Ivana Knoll, has given fans a glimpse inside her stunning Miami hotel room with a RHINO BAR as she stunned in a sequin dress.Croatian Ivana shot to fame after catching the eye at the World Cup.
      Ivana Knoll stunned in a sequin dressCredit: Instagram
      The Croatian gained notoriety at the World CupCredit: Instagram
      Ivana’s hotel room had a rhino barCredit: Instagram
      The model enjoyed the hot Miami sunCredit: Instagram
      And now she flaunts her good looks with photos she shares to her 3.5million Instagram followers.
      This time, Ivana slipped into a sequin dress and showed off her plush Miami hotel room that had a RHINO BAR in it.
      The room also had a good view of a Miami beach – which wouldn’t have come cheap.
      Ivana got dolled up before hopping into a Rolls Royce and heading to LIV, a Miami nightclub, where singer Jason Derulo was having a good time.
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      The model posted a video next to the singer.
      Ivana left Miami on Saturday morning but didn’t forget to leave fans starstruck.
      Ivana stunned in a tight-fitting black one-piece that helped to show off her curvy figure while strutting about a sun-kissed street.
      It was perfect for the Florida sunshine too as it showed off her back and legs.
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      Ivana tied her hair up and finished off her look with silver heels.
      One wrote: “Oh my god 😍❤️ gorgeous 🔥”
      Another added: “Such a beautiful woman! ❤️”
      And a third said: “What a figure 🔥🍑😍”
      Ivana headed to a Miami nightclubCredit: Instagram
      She was pictured close to signer Jason DeruloCredit: Instagram
      Ivana Knoll stunned in the Miami sunshineCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
      She looked flawless in a backless dressCredit: Instagram @knolldoll More