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      What are the lyrics to Cameroon’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      RIGOBERT SONG has led his side to their eighth World Cup, with the Indomitable Lions keen to stamp their mark on Group G. Cameroon make up five African countries boarding the plane to Qatar and all-time top-scorer Samuel Eto’o has lofty ambitions for his nation.
      Ex-West Ham defender Rigobert Song played in four World Cups for CameroonCredit: EPA
      Cameroon beat Algeria 2-1 in the play-off final to book their place at the World CupCredit: AP
      Following their dramatic last gasp win against Algeria, booking their place at the tournament, Eto’o told the dressing room: “We go to Qatar to win the World Cup.”
      The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker, who is head of the Cameroonian Football Federation, went on to say: “We enter each match to win. The others don’t have the same magic as we do.”
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      What are the lyrics to Cameroon’s national anthem?
      To get them in the mood, Cameroon will sing their inspiring ‘O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers’ before games.
      The anthem, known widely as The Rallying Song, reflects the dreams and ambitions of the Cameroonian people.
      It was composed in 1928 and rapidly gained worldwide popularity. An English version was written in the 1960s.
      Here’s what it means:
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      Verse 1
      O Cameroon, cradle of our ancestors,Go, upright and protective of your freedom.Like a sun, your proud flag must beAn ardent symbol of faith and unity.May all your children, from North to SouthFrom East to West, be all love,May serving you be their only goalTo fulfil their duty always.
      Chorus
      Dear Fatherland, cherished land,You are our one and true happiness.Our joy and our lifeTo you, love and great honour.
      Verse 2
      You are the grave where our fathers sleep,The garden that our ancestors have cultivated.We work to make you prosperousOne fine day we will finally get there.Be Africa’s faithful childAnd always progress in peaceHoping that your young childrenWill love you without bounds forever.

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      What are the lyrics to Serbia’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      SERBIA have qualified for their second consecutive World Cup, and face five-time winners Brazil in their opening gambit.The journey to Qatar has been quite the story, beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in stoppage time to top their group.
      Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in stoppage time to book their place in Qatar, sending Portugal to the play-offsCredit: Reuters
      Serbia also won their Nations League groupCredit: AP
      The Eagles’ national anthem is an equally heroic tale. ‘Boze pravde’, meaning ‘God of Justice’, was put on hold when Serbia became a part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
      The anthem wouldn’t return for another 77 years, when citizens demanded their beloved anthem be reinstated following the dissolution of Yugoslavia.
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      What are the lyrics to Serbia’s national anthem?
      Boze pravde became official in 2006 when the country restored its independence.
      Here’s what the words mean in English:
      God of Justice; Thou who saved uswhen in deepest bondage cast,Hear Thy Serbian children’s voices,Be our help as in the past.
      With Thy mighty hand sustain us,Still our rugged pathway trace;God, our hope; protect and cherish,Serbian lands and Serbian race! More

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      5 cheap midfielders with the potential to take Dream Team World Cup by storm

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      THE World Cup is just four days away!With player prices now finalised and squads completed, Dream Team World Cup managers need to make sure their XIs fall within the £50million limit.
      Chances are many gaffers will need to find some cheaper alternatives to ensure their teams are valid so allow us to present five affordable midfield options with the potential to bank plenty of points in Qatar this winter.

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      Andreas Skov Olsen
      A smart differential optionCredit: getty/DREAM TEAM

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      Denmark
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      Denmark have been earmarked as potential ‘dark horses’ this winter after beating France home and away in the Nations League earlier this year – they will meet Les Bleus again in Qatar.
      Kasper Hjulmand’s side were the joint-best performers in European qualifying where Skok Olsen scored five goals and provided three assists.
      The 22-year-old Club Brugge winger is a guaranteed starter and arguably his country’s most consistent goal threat.
      When considering Danish midfielders, most gaffers will instinctively think of Christian Eriksen first but the Man United playmaker comes at a price £4.5m – swap him for Skov Olsen to free up some extra budget if needs be.
      Dusan Tadic
      Serbia’s skipper is a creative force

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      While we’re on the subject of ‘dark horses’, a few educated onlookers are tipping Serbia to perform well at this year’s World Cup.
      They finished above Portugal in their qualifying group and their strike partnership of Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic packs a punch.
      Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a class act in midfield but it’s Tadic, Serbia’s captain, who’ll play as No10 as the team’s playmaker-in-chief.
      The 33-year-old has registered 51 goal involvements in 90 caps at international level – including four assists in his last five outings.
      Ismaila Sarr
      Forget Sadio Mane for a moment…Credit: getty

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      The reigning champions of Africa were dealt a relatively favourable hand when they were drawn in Group A alongside Ecuador, Netherlands and Qatar.
      Louis van Gaal’s side have been impressive of late but Senegal will reach the knockout stages if they perform to the best of their ability in their other two group games.
      Sadio Mane is expected to miss the first two games of the campaign as he recovers from injury so Sarr will have to shoulder much of attacking responsibility in the final third.
      A talented dribbler, the Watford winger is capable of embarrassing defenders and if he’s on form then there should be points on offer against Ecuador and Qatar.
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      Pedri is proving a relatively popular selection among Dream Team World Cup gaffers but if £4m feels a bit steep but you still think Spain’s midfield is worth backing then consider his junior assistant, Gavi.
      The 18-year-old has rapidly become a key figure for Barcelona and La Roja and Luis Enrique will not think twice about utilising the teenager on the biggest stage of them all.
      With talent to burn, Gavi is a likely to achieve 7+ match ratings but it should be noted that his play style isn’t wholly compatible with Dream Team World Cup’s scoring system.
      Goals involvements reign supreme and the La Masia graduate has just one in 12 international caps so far.
      Also, Spain’s squad is littered with technically sound midfielders so he may be rotated – but bloody hell he’s good.
      Mohammed Kudus
      Ajax’s talent recognition is unmatchedCredit: getty

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      Let’s be honest, a huge effort is required if Ghana are going to make it out of Group H, where they’ll meet Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
      Still, in Kudus they have a notable talent who has developed quickly in recent months.
      The 22-year-old has scored ten goals for Ajax this season with four of those coming in six Champions League appearances.
      Most importantly, he’s about as attack-minded as Dream Team World Cup midfielders come – he even plays as a striker from time to time.

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      What are the lyrics to Canada’s national anthem?

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      CANADA captured the hearts of a nation during a fantastic qualifying campaign which saw them top their group, securing a place at just their second ever World Cup.Their first challenge is up against the second highest ranked team in the world, Belgium.
      Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 to qualify for the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Canada’s last appearance at a World Cup was in Mexico 1986Credit: Getty
      Head coach John Herdman has started to deploy Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies in a more advanced left-wing position, with fans looking to the 22-year-old for an attacking spark.
      Canada finished 24th out of 24 teams during their last World Cup appearance in 1986. So in truth, they can’t do worse this time round.
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      What are the lyrics to the Canada national anthem?
      ‘O Canada’ became the country’s official anthem in 1980, although it has been in circulation for a further 100 years.
      Herdman has encouraged his players to sing loud and contemplate the meaning of the lyrics in Qatar.
      Here’s how it goes:
      O Canada,
      Our home and native land!
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      True patriot love in all of us command.
      With glowing hearts, we see thee rise,
      The True North strong and free!
      From far and wide,
      O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
      God keep our land glorious and free!
      O Canada, we stand on guard for thee, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

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      What are the lyrics to Morocco’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      MOROCCO are all set to play in their sixth World Cup in Qatar, with an aim of matching their performance over 35 years ago.In Mexico 86′, the Atlas Lions surpassed all expectations, topping a group consisting of England, Portugal and Poland.
      Hakim Ziyech has been called up to Morocco for the first time in 12 months after retiring from international duty following a spat with former manager Vahid HalilhodzicCredit: Getty
      Morocco beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 5-2 on aggregate to book their place in QatarCredit: AP:Associated Press
      It has been a bumpy road since then, failing to qualify for the World Cup in between 1998 and 2018. But they look to be back on track under new coach Walid Regragui, with a handful of talented players eager to impress.
      Their campaign gets underway against Croatia.
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      What are the lyrics to the Morocco national anthem?
      Little is known of the origins surrounding the ‘Moroccan Cherifian Anthem’.
      The music was composed in the early 20th century, but it is the lyrics that spark particular interest.
      Legend has it that the first time Moroccans heard the anthem sung was by crowds through a live broadcast of their first World Cup game in Mexico, 1970.
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      Here’s how it goes:
      Verse 1
      Root of the free,Rising place of the Lights,Forum of glory and its protector,May you perpetuate as its forum and its protector.
      Verse 2
      May you live among the homelandsAs an address for grandeurFilling every heartconveyed by every tongue.

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      Chorus
      With the spirit,With the body,Your son has comeTo answer your call.
      Verse 3
      In my mouth and in my blood,Your love stirred up as light and fire.Let’s go brothers!Heading for grandeur,
      Verse 4
      Making the world witnessThat we here perpetually liveWith the motto:God, Homeland, King. More

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      What are the lyrics to Tunisia’s national anthem and what do they mean in English?

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      TUNISIA are one of many nations making their final preparations before the World Cup gets started in a few days time.The North African side get their campaign underway against Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark, who will also be vying for a place in the knockout rounds.
      Tunisia topped their qualifying group before beating Mali 1-0 on aggregate to book their place in QatarCredit: Getty
      Tunisia have never reached the Round of 16 in five appearances at the World Cup, but head coach Jalel Kadri will be hoping to make it six times lucky in Qatar.
      He has even said he will step down if his side do not get through the group stages, stating on Tunisian TV: “If we do not reach the knockout phase, I will leave.”
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      What are the lyrics to Tunisia’s national anthem?
      Humat al-Hima translates to ‘Defenders of the Homeland’ in English.
      The lyrics were written in the 1930s by Egyptian poet Mostafa Saadeq Al-Rafe’ie.
      The hugely popular anthem was adopted in November 1987, and is certainly patriotic!
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      Here’s how it goes:
      Verse 1
      O defenders of the Homeland!Rally around to the glory of our time!The blood surges in our veins,We die for the sake of our land.
      Verse 2
      Let the heavens roar with thunderLet thunderbolts rain with fire.Men and youth of Tunisia,Rise up for her might and glory.No place for traitors in Tunisia,Only for those who defend her!We live and die loyal to Tunisia,A life of dignity and a death of glory.

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      Chorus
      As a nation we inheritedArms like granite towers.Holding aloft our proud flag flying,We boast of it, it boasts of us,Arms that achieve ambitions and glory,Sure to realize our hopes,Inflict defeat on foes,Offer peace to friends.
      Chorus
      When the people will to live,Destiny must surely respond.Oppression shall then vanish.Fetters are certain to break More

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      What are the lyrics to Denmark’s national anthem & what do they mean in English?

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      THE biggest tournament in world football is just around the corner, and SunSport have been taking a look at the countries’ national anthems.Denmark will be hoping to build on a fantastic Euro 2020 campaign which saw them reach the semi-finals, losing 2-1 to England.
      Christian Eriksen will be key to Denmark in QatarCredit: Getty
      Denmark beat France twice during the Nations LeagueCredit: Reuters
      After doing the double over France in the Nations League, fans will be confident that they can go toe to toe with the defending champions in Group D.
      Kasper Hjulmand’s first challenge is up against Tunisia in just a few days time.
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      What are the lyrics to Denmark’s national anthem?
      Der er et yndigt land translates to ‘There is a lovely country’ in English.
      The lyrics were written in 1819 by poet Adam Oehlenschläger, and the anthem boasts Denmark’s beautiful nature and rich history.
      At the World Cup, only the first verse and last lines of the fourth verse will be sung, with the last line of each repeated once.
      But we thought we’d treat you to the lot!
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      Here’s how it goes:
      Verse 1
      There’s a beautiful countryIt stands with wide beechesNear the salty eastern beachesNear the salty eastern beachesIt bays in the back and valleyIt’s called Old DenmarkAnd it it Freya’s hall
      Verse 2
      Who sat in former timesThe armour dressed fightersRested from the fightRested from the fightthen went up to the enemies injuryNow resting their legsBehind the menhir of the hills

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      Verse 3
      The country that’s still greatbecause blue is the sea that wavesand the foliage is so greenand the foliage is so greenand noble women and beautiful virginsand men and healthy swainsinhabit the islands of the danishinhabit the islands of the danish
      Verse 4
      Hail king and motherlandHail any Danish citizenwho gives what he canwho gives what he canOur old Denmark will endureas long as the beech-tree mirrorsits treetop in the blue wavesits treetop in the blue waves More

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      What are the lyrics to Australia’s national anthem?

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      THE World Cup is upon us and all players involved will be linking up with their countries before the ball gets rolling in Qatar.The Socceroos get their campaign underway against holders France, and will be hoping to impress.
      The Australian team have touched down in QatarCredit: AP
      Australia qualified for the World Cup after beating Peru on penaltiesCredit: Reuters
      Australia travel to Doha for their fifth consecutive World Cup appearance.
      Although, they haven’t made it out of the group stage in their previous three attempts.
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      What are the lyrics to Australia’s national anthem?
      To get them into the mood before kick-off, Australia sing ‘Advance Australia Fair’, which replaced ‘God Save the Queen’ in 1974.
      The anthem was originally published in 1878 by Scotland-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick.
      However, the lyrics were tweaked last year following complaints that they were divisive and failed to recognise the legacy of Indigenous Australians.
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      Here’s how it goes:
      Verse 1
      Australians all let us rejoiceFor we are young and freeWe’ve golden soil and wealth for toilOur home is girt by seaOur land abounds in nature’s giftsOf beauty, rich and rareIn history’s page let every stage
      Chorus
      Advance Australia fairIn joyful strains then let us singAdvance Australia fair

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      Verse 2
      Beneath our radiant Southern CrossWe’ll toil with hearts and handsTo make this Commonwealth of oursRenowned of all the landsFor those who’ve across the seasWe’ve boundless plains to shareWith courage let us all combine More