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      Sergio Ramos breaks silence on shock inclusion in Spain’s World Cup squad… 18-months after last playing for them

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      SERGIO RAMOS has broken his silence on his shock inclusion in Spain’s initial World Cup squad. The 36-year-old defender made it into Luis Enrique’s 55 man list of players, which he will need to break down into 26 in the coming weeks.
      Ramos is Spain’s most-capped player and is hoping for a sensational turnaround to his international careerCredit: Getty
      Ramos will hope to make the cut again but some fans were stunned he even made it into the initial squad, given he has not appeared for Spain for 18 months.
      The PSG defender last won an international cap against Kosovo in March 2021.
      He even missed Euro 2020 as Enrique turned to younger alternatives to man the Spanish defence.
      But after an injury hit spell, the legendary centre-back is hoping to fight his way all the way to Qatar.
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      He told Mundo Deportivo: “Everyone knows what it means to defend those colours. I feel good again, I feel prepared, but ultimately it doesn’t depend on me but on Luis Enrique, whom I respect a lot. 
      “I still have a lot of excitement to return and play this World Cup. I hope I can be in Qatar.”

      The star also discussed the injury issues which held him back after leaving Real Madrid, seeing him only make 12 league appearances in his debut season at the Parc des Princes.
      He added: “Last year was tough because I had a lot of problems, as well as having to adapt to another club after almost a lifetime at Real Madrid.
      England begin their World Cup campaign in under two weeks

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      “Throughout my career I have been injured very little. At no time did I think it was the end. 
      “They are challenges that life presents to us, and if there is something that gives meaning to my way of being, it is effort, personality and perseverance.
      “I think I have years left at the highest level, I love this sport. When you dedicate so much to it, in the end you reap the rewards.”
      Ramos is Spain’s most capped player in their history with 180 international appearances between 2005 and 2021.
      That is 13 more than second-place Iker Casillas and well ahead of Sergio Busquets, who is third with 139 caps.
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      Ramos was also part of the golden era who won back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012 and the World Cup in 2010.
      With his injuries behind him, Ramos has become a regular at PSG this season as the club look to win their first ever Champions League. More

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      Wales fail to fill 55-player provisional World Cup squad – with Gareth Bale set to lead nation despite injuries

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      WALES have not filled their full allocation of 55 players for their provisional World Cup squad.Unlike Group B rivals England, Robert Page’s Dragons opted to name 40-odd players on their preliminary list for Qatar.
      Bale will lead Wales into the World CupCredit: Getty
      Page has selected 40-odd players instead of 55 for the provisional squadCredit: Reuters
      The first draft of names are given to Fifa for logistical reasons ahead of the tournament.
      Page will name his final 26-man squad in his hometown of Tylorstown in the Rhondda valley next Wednesday night with few surprises expected.
      Captain Gareth Bale will lead Wales with stars Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen also included despite recent injuries as Page remains loyal to his long-serving stalwarts.
      Wales, who have used 30 players during 2022, do not plan to release their provisional list – just like Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.
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      The Dragons – making their first finals appearance since 1958 – are similar to European rivals Holland, 2018 finalists Croatia and Poland, who also did not use their full allocation.
      Luka Modric leads 34 Croatian players while Virgil van Dijk spearheads a 39-player Dutch party and Poland also picked 47 players.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Uruguay, featuring Luis Suarez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Edinson Cavani, have gone for full allocations.
      The 32 competing nations have different plans in naming their squads.
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      Japan were the first country to finalise their 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday.
      Fifa have set a deadline of November 14 for nations to submit their final squads.
      England boss Southgate will announce his squad four days prior. More

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      Son Heung-min’s World Cup dreams hang in the balance as South Korea set to make final decision on injured Tottenham star

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      SON HEUNG-MIN’S World Cup dream hangs in the balance.That’s after South Korea’s FA admitted they may not be able to call their captain up with the Tottenham star to undergo surgery.
      Son Heung-Min must wait to find out if his World Cup dream is alive after surgeryCredit: AP
      Son, 30, was forced to come off the pitch in Spurs’ dramatic Champions League group stage win at Marseille on Tuesday.
      The forward’s head was rocked by Chancel Mbemba’s shoulder during a challenge.
      And Tottenham confirmed yesterday that Son would go under the knife to fix a fracture around his left eye in the next 48 hours – once the swelling has subsided.
      But South Korea chiefs have now cast doubt over the striker’s participation at Qatar 2022.
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      They admit both they and Son remain in the dark until he has surgery.
      And only then can a decision be made on whether the national hero is fit enough for selection.

      A statement read: “We will decide whether he could participate the World Cup or not after the outcome of his surgery.
      “We are keep cooperating with Tottenham medical team on Son’s injury.”
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      Meanwhile, Son’s close friend and South Korea left-back Kim Jing-su insists the Spurs star will give everything in his bid to play at the World Cup.
      Kim added: “I spoke with Son this morning. He is a very responsible man and representative of the Korean national team.
      “He will not easily give up to play in the World Cup.”
      Son is a key player for South Korea, having scored 35 goals in 104 games.
      He won his first cap back in 2010 and scored seven goals in qualifying. More

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      Spain vs Germany: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for HUGE 2022 World Cup Group E clash

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      GRAB your popcorn football lovers as Spain are scheduled to take on Germany in the standout tie of Group E.And both European giants are on a mission to right their wrongs from what happened at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
      Spain were kicked out of the 2018 World Cup by the hosts RussiaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Germany failed to make it out of the group stages in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      A penalty shoot-out saw Spain go crashing out of the competition at the hands of the hosts despite being in control for most of the tie.
      However, Germany’s bags were packed even earlier as they failed to make it out of the group stages by finishing rock bottom.
      But the personnel has changed on both sides since then which includes the managers.
      What time does Spain vs Germany kick off?

      Spain’s mouth-watering fixture against Germany takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Germany got annihilated 6-0 when the European giants last met in a Nations League game back in 2020.

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      What TV channel is Spain vs Germany on and can it be live streamed?

      Spain vs Germany will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Japan vs Costa Rica: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group E match

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      GROUP E’s second round of World Cup fixtures involve a mouth-watering encounter between Japan and Costa Rica in Ar-Rayyan.The Japanese are no strangers to football’s biggest cup competition as they have qualified for the last seven consecutive tournaments.
      Japan’s celebrations were wild after securing a Qatar 2022 World Cup spotCredit: AFP
      Heung-min Son’s late free-kick forced Costa Rica to share the spoils with JapanCredit: Reuters
      But sealing their spot for Qatar may have been the most difficult yet as two last-gasp goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma in Australia got the job done.
      And now, Hajime Moriyasu’s men face a tough task of collecting three points from Costa Rica who have experience of winning on this ground before.
      However, Los Ticos suffered heartbreak against the last East Asian opponent they came up against courtesy of a wonder strike from Tottenham Hotspur ace Son Heung-min.
      What time does Japan vs Costa Rica kick off?

      Japan are scheduled to encounter Costa Rica on Sunday, November 27.
      It is expected to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
      Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar is the designated venue for this match and it can host up to 44,760 fans.
      Costa Rica have failed to beat Japan on all five occasions these two sides have met each other.

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      What TV channel is Japan vs Costa Rica on and can it be live streamed?

      Japan vs Costa Rica will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
      ITV hub is available to download on your preferred mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Japan vs Costa Rica for FREE?
      Yes. Japan’s Group E fixture against Costa Rica is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Croatia vs Canada: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F match

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      RUSSIA World Cup finalist Croatia will be entertaining Canada in the second round of Group F fixtures.The Croatian’s are aware of what it takes to go deep into football’s biggest cup competition as they made it to the final in 2018.
      France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Canada’s convincing 4-0 win over Jamaica sealed their first World Cup spot in 36 yearsCredit: Reuters
      And head coach Zlatko Dalic will be hoping that his side can go one better this time as France outfoxed them to the trophy.
      But first, Vatreni have to navigate their way past a Canadian side who pipped North American giants Mexico to the top spot in their qualifying group.
      However, this is Les Rouges’ first World Cup campaign since 1986 where they failed to secure a single point in the group stages.
      What time does Croatia vs Canada kick off?

      Croatia’s Group F encounter with Canada takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
      Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 45,416 fans.
      History will be made as this is set to be the first ever match between these two sides.

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      What TV channel is Croatia vs Canada on and can it be live streamed?

      Croatia vs Canada will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Good news, you can! Croatia vs Canada is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      France vs Denmark: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group D clash

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      REIGNING World champions France are scheduled to take on Denmark in the standout tie of Group D.Les Bleus famously fought hard to beat Croatia in a action packed final four years ago.
      France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: EPA
      Christian Eriksen marked his return with a brilliant strike against SerbiaCredit: Getty
      The French then continued their dominance on the international stage by securing a Nations League triumph in 2021.
      But they now come up against a determined Denmark side who had a very impressive Euro 2020 despite the tragedy of Christian Eriksen collapsing on the pitch.
      And the Danes are no strangers to grinding out a win against France as it something they have already achieved within the last calendar year.
      What time does France vs Denmark kick off?

      France’s mouth-watering clash with Denmark will take place on Saturday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
      Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar is the designated venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 40,000 supporters.
      Andreas Cornelius’ double was enough to see the Danes pull off a shock victory over France when the sides last met in June.

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      What TV channel is France vs Denmark on and can it be live streamed?

      France vs Denmark will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
      The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch France vs Denmark for FREE?
      Yes you can! France’s huge match against Denmark is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Belgium vs Morocco: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F clash

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      BELGIUM will be expected to collect three points in their Group F clash against Morocco – but it could prove to be tricky.The Moroccan’s comfortably topped their World Cup qualifying group by winning EVERY single match.
      Morocco ran riot in their World Cup qualifying group stagesCredit: Rex
      Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a 3-1 win over England in the third place play-offCredit: AP:Associated Press
      And they officially sealed their spot by pummelling DR Congo 5-2 on aggregate in the CAF third round.
      However, the Red Devils’ hunger to make it further than the third place play-off this time could spur them on to collect all three points.
      But Morocco came out on top the last time these sides met way back in 2008.
      What time does Belgium vs Morocco kick off?

      Belgium’s Group F clash with Morocco takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
      Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 40,000 fans.
      Morocco embarrassed Belgium by four goals to one when the two teams last played.

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      What TV channel is Belgium vs Morocco on and can it be live streamed?

      Belgium vs Morocco will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Belgium vs Morocco for FREE?
      Yes. The Group F encounter between Belgium and Morocco is available to watch for FREE so long as you have a valid TV license. More