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      Who is Mario Escobar? Referee at the 2022 World Cup

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      THE World Cup is fast approaching and FIFA have announced that Mario Escobar will join the list of officials in Qatar.The Guatemalan is one of eleven South American referees selected to officiate the tournament.
      Mario Escobar took charge of the Concacaf Gold Cup finalCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Here is all you need to know about him.
      Who is Mario Escobar?
      Mario Escobar was born in 1986.
      He currently referees in the Guatemalan first division and has been a FIFA registered referee since 2013.
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      The 36-year-old was summoned to officiate at the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Under-17 World Cup which took place in the same year.
      He also has significant experience of tournament finals, taking charge of the Gold Cup final which saw Mexico beat the United States 1-0.
      Mario Escobar was selected to referee at the Under-17 World Cup in BrazilCredit: Getty
      The following year he was handed the whistle for the CONCACAF Champions League final between UANL and Gareth Bales’s new team, Los Angeles FC.
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      Who is Raphael Claus? Brazilian referee at the 2022 World Cup

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      QATAR is just around the corner and Raphael Claus has been confirmed as one of the tournament’s referees.The South American will join 38 other officials in the middle east as the best teams in the world battle it out for World Cup glory.
      Raphael Claus has been appointed as a referee at this year’s World CupCredit: Reuters
      Here is a bit more information on him.
      Who is Raphael Claus?
      Raphael Claus was born in 1979 in Santa Barbara.
      He is one of two Brazilian referees officiating at the tournament, with Wilton Sampaio also making the trip.

      Clauss currently represents the Brazilian Serie A league, refereeing over 40 games in the last 12 months.
      However, he also has experience of blowing his whistle in international tournaments.
      In June 2019, Clauss was selected to referee the Under-20 World Cup, taking charge of the semi-final between Ukraine and Italy.
      The 43-year-old has since been involved in several Copa America matches, officiating in the third placed-final between Colombia and Peru.
      Raphael Claus refereed Lionel Messi and Argentina in the last yearCredit: Getty
      More recently, Clauss has overseen plenty of South American World Cup Qualifying matches, most notably watching both Colombia and Chile miss out.
      He has refereed Argentina three times in the last 12 months, producing 19 yellow cards in that time.
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      Who is Chris Beath? Referee taking charge at the World Cup 2022

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      THE World Cup is upon us and Australian referee, Chris Beath will be a part of the action.Making up a total of 39 referees, Beath will be the only representative from Down Under to officiate in the tournament.
      Chris Beath will be officiating at the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
      Here is a little bit more about him.
      Who is Chris Beath?
      Chris Beath was born in Australia in 1984.
      He currently referees in the Australian A-League and was added to the FIFA International Referees List in 2011.
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      He has since officiated international matches including the Kirin Challenge Cup contest between Japan and Iceland and an international friendly between Brazil and Argentina.
      Chris Beath has refereed Brazil twice in his careerCredit: EPA
      the 37-year-old was given the Referee of the Tournament award at the 2002 Kanga Cup.
      More recently, Beath was selected to referee at the 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
      He also featured at the 2020 Olympic Games, taking charge of the Gold Medal Match between Brazil and Spain.
      Chris Beath officiated the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup finalCredit: AFP
      This led to his appointment at the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup, where he officiated the final between Premier League side Chelsea and Palmeiras.
      Beath certainly isn’t shy of making big decisions, awarding Chelsea a penalty in extra time before showing Palmeiras’ Luan Garcia a red card in the final minute.
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      Who is referee Ivan Barton? Salvador ref at the 2022 World Cup

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      THE World Cup is fast approaching and Ivan Barton has been announced as one of the referees who will make sure games run smoothly in Qatar.Barton is one of three officials representing Central America at this year’s tournament.
      Ivan Barton officiated the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament which Mexico wonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Here is some more information on him.
      Who is Ivan Barton?
      Ivan Barton was born in Santa Ana in 1991, making him the third youngest referee at the World Cup, behind Kevin Ortega and Said Martinez.
      Barton currently referees in Salvador’s Primera Division and was appointed as a FIFA referee in 2018.
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      The 31-year-old has plenty of experience officiating international tournaments, taking charge of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.
      Here, he came across the likes of Manchester city star Phil Foden, who will be in Gareth Southgate’s plans for Qatar.
      Ivan Barton officiated at the Brazil Under-17 World Cup in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Aside from football, Barton obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador.
      He has since become a professor at the institution.
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      Who is Qatar referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim? Meet the 2022 World Cup’s only local ref

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      THE World Cup is creeping ever closer and FIFA have announced the official referees for the tournament, with Abdulrahman Al-Jassim named as part of the team.Al-Jassim is the only Qatarian referee officiating in his home tournament.
      Abdulrahman Al-Jassim is the only Qatari referee selected to referee at the World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Here is all you need to know about him.
      Who is Abdulrahman Al-Jassim?
      Al-Jassim was born in Qatar in 1987.
      He became a FIFA registered official in 2013 and was one of the referees for the 2017 Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.
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      The 35-year-old was later appointed as a video assistant referee for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Two years on, Al-Jassim was selected to referee the AFC Champions League final which saw South Korean side Ulsan Hyundai beat Iranian team Persepolis 2-1.
      He later switched continents, refereeing at the Gold Cup in the United States.
      In 2019, Al-Jassim completed a trio of Qatari officials who took charge of the Club World Cup final which saw Liverpool snatch the win against Flamengo in extra time.
      Abdulrahman Al Jassim took charge of Liverpool in 2019Credit: Getty
      Middle eastern football editor Matt Monaghan mentioned that his inclusion was by no means a token ticket, stating:
      “This is a real journey for him. This is not someone who gets this show because he was Qatari at the Qatar World Cup. He refereed the AFC Champions League Final.”
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      Inside the England Wags’ £1bn luxury World Cup cruise ship with 30 bars and restaurants, and an amazing 75m indoor SLIDE

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup Wags will be living the ultimate dream at Qatar later this month, on board the most amazing ship ever built.Stars like Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood are booked to stay on a £1billion luxury cruise ship during the World Cup.
      MSC World Europa is currently heading for QatarCredit: AFP
      The MSC World Europa has an indoor slide spanning 11 decksCredit: MSC CRUISES
      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, will be joined by England’s wags on boardCredit: Getty
      There is a huge on board theatreCredit: AFP
      Footballers’ wives and girlfriends are due to be among 6,762 guests on board the brand new MSC World Europa.
      Five-star packages to stay on board while the vessel is docked off the coast of Doha cost up to £6,000.
      Passengers can dine at 33 on board restaurants and bars when they stay on the £1billion luxury cruise ship.
      There is also a 75m indoor SLIDE on a boat that has been dubbed an “ultramodern urban metropolis at sea” by MSC Cruises.

      The glitzy MSC World Europa is currently steaming for Qatar, ready for Sasha Attwood and Co to board later in the month.
      But, as exclusively revealed by The Sun, no players will be allowed on deck.
      Gareth Southgate’s stars will be kept apart as the Three Lions live in a strict hotel Covid bubble away from their partners.
      Not that the England wags will notice though.
      The glitzy MSC World Europa will be home for England’s Wags during the World Cup
      There is a wide range of rooms on boardCredit: MSC CRUISES
      The stunning interior includes an enormous chandelierCredit: AFP
      Eric Dier’s partner Anna Modler is expected to stay on the shipCredit: https://www.instagram.com/annamodler/?hl=en
      Another view of the incredible indoor slideCredit: AFP
      Nearly 7,000 guests can fit on the shipCredit: AFP
      There’s plenty on board the £1billion 205,700-tonne floating palace to keep them more than entertained.
      MSC World Europa boasts an incredible six swimming pools, 14 ocean-view whirlpools, and a 643ft promenade.
      There is also an 11-deck high helter skelter called The Venom Drop — at 75m it is the tallest slide on any ship in the world.
      England player’s wives and girlfriends are expected to be among a whopping 6,762 guests packed into 2,633 cabins.
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      Different lighting makes for a funky interiorCredit: MSC CRUISES
      The brand-new ship is the height of luxuryCredit: MSC CRUISES
      The inner atrium shows just how huge it is, with the slide at one endCredit: MSC CRUISES
      There are plenty of restaurants offering a range of cuisinesCredit: MSC CRUISES
      Sport courts will keep guests entertainedCredit: MSC CRUISES
      It will be hard to leave the ship to watch any of the World Cup action on dry land considering there is a 1,153 seat theatre where guests can put their feet up.
      Or if they would rather keep themselves entertained there is also a Sportplex that is home to Bumper Cars.
      But it will cost a fair whack with five-star packages to stay on board while the vessel is docked off the coast of Doha costing up to £6,000.
      Guests have a pick of a wide range of rooms, with the most luxurious being the MSC Yacht Club Owner’s Suite.
      The room includes a large balcony with a private whirlpool bath.
      There is also panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors and a separate dining and living room area.
      More basic rooms have a bed, wardrobe, bathroom and a TV.
      There’s also a Mini and Juniors club for the kids to enjoy their time on board.
      More adult entertainment includes a Zen Pool and an Indoor Promenade.
      MSC World Europa has SIX swimming pools and 14 whirlpoolsCredit: MSC CRUISES
      MSC have labelled their ship an “ultramodern urban metropolis at sea”Credit: AFP
      There is entertainment for guests of all agesCredit: AFP
      Meanwhile Southgate and his squad will be staying at the Souq Al Wakra hotel in Doha, back on dry land.
      But The Sun exclusively revealed earlier this week that the hotel is still a building site – less than a month before the tournament kicks off. More

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      Chelsea keeper Kepa’s World Cup dreams all but over with £71.6m Spaniard ruled out of action with foot injury

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      KEPA has become the latest Premier League star to fall foul of the World Cup injury curse.The Chelsea and Spain keeper will not play again before the tournament later this month due to a foot problem.
      Chelsea star Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set to miss out on Spain’s World Cup squadCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter confirmed the grim news for the £71.6 million Spaniard who had only just worked his way back into contention after a year in the international wilderness.
      Potter said:  “It’s his plantar fascia, the bottom of his foot. I don’t think he’ll play before the World Cup.”
      Kepa joins English club mates Reece James and Ben Chilwell in the treatment room with more Premier League stars  getting injured due to the congested fixture list accommodating the rescheduled World Cup.
      Chilwell is braced for bad news after suffering a suspected torn hamstring in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb.
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      Potter said: “He’s going to go for a scan later on this afternoon so we’ll find out how he is then, update tomorrow. He feels okay but obviously aware of the injury. We need to let the swelling settle down, hence the delay with the scan. But we’ll know more after that.”
      “I wouldn’t say we fear the worst. It’s just we all saw the nature of the injury. I can’t say it looks positive. But until we get the scan, it’s difficult to say.
      “He’s okay, but I suppose until you get the diagnosis. At the moment we’re just hopeful and fingers crossed. From there we’ll get him back fit and strong. It’s disappointing, of course.”
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      Enter and see if you’ve got what it takes to win Dream Team’s World Cup £25k Survivor Game?

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      Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply.THE 2022 World Cup is on the horizon and YOU could win a life-changing sum with Dream Team’s Survivor competition!
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      Can you be the last player standing? Longest survivors WIN 50% of the prize pool!Credit: DREAM TEAM
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