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      Man Utd name five World Cup stars in starting XI to face Burnley including Rashford and draft in emergency centre-back

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have named five of their World Cup stars in their EFL Cup starting eleven.Manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Marcus Rashford, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Tyrell Malacia to take on Championship side Burnley in the round of 16 tie.
      Marcus Rashford is back after his World Cup with EnglandCredit: PA
      Casemiro has been picked to play at centre-back for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

      One shock for the Red Devils team was that midfielder Casemiro was picked to play as an emergency centre-back.
      This is despite England star Harry Maguire being back at the club, but he did not make the squad.
      He was left out of the team by Ten Hag due to illness.
      The manager explained he took the decision to play Casemiro in defence because he has played there before.
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      He told MUTV: “We chose Case. He has played more often in this position.
      “Luke Shaw has also offered, which is good because they want to play, they are hungry.
      “Rhys Bennett did very well against Everton [in a friendly]. We have options, but it will be Casemiro.”
      Maguire enjoyed a good World Cup campaign as he was one of the Three Lions best players at the tournament.
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      Other defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are still not back at the club after they made it all the way to the World Cup final.
      It is the first game for the side without Cristiano Ronaldo since his contract was mutually terminated following his interview with Piers Morgan.
      The club wrote a blunt 81-word goodbye to the attacker in the matchday programme.
      Full Man United line-up is as follows: Dubravka, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Lindelof, Malacia, Casemiro, Eriksen, Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho and Martial.
      The move for Casemiro to go at the back worked and United won the tie 2-0.
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      Emiliano Martinez branded ‘biggest son of a b**** in football’ by former France star and Pamela Anderson’s ex Adil Rami

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      ADIL RAMI has slammed Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after he taunted Kylian Mbappe.Martinez has openly mocked the France star, having held a minute’s silence for the “dead” Mbappe during the team’s celebrations in the changing rooms after the World Cup final.
      Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been slammed by former France international Adil RamiCredit: Getty
      The defender has called Martinez ‘the most hated man’Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Martinez taunted Kylian Mbappe by holding baby doll with his face during Argentina’s open top bus celebrationsCredit: @ESPNFC
      The goalkeeper also mocked the attacker by clutching a baby doll with his face on it during the bus parade in Buenos Aires.
      The Aston Villa goalkeeper was also criticised for his antics during the penalty shootout in the final and labelled a “s***house”.
      But former World Cup winner and France defender Rami has had enough of Martinez as he took to social media.
      He said on an Instagram story: “The biggest son of a bitch in football.
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      “The most hated man.”
      The current Troyes player then suggested that Martinez should not have won the Golden Glove award.
      Rami, who is the ex-fiance of Pamela Anderson, instead believes the best goalkeeper at the World Cup was Morocco’s Yassine Bounou.
      In his last post, he insisted that Mbappe has left his opponents “traumatised” with his performances.
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      The PSG star put the ball past Martinez four times in the final.
      Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the game before converting from the spot in the shootout.
      Overall, the Frenchman took three penalties against the Argentine in the game, coming out on top each time.
      Mbappe fired past Martinez four times during the World Cup finalCredit: EPA More

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      How lucky ribbon tied around Lionel Messi’s leg given to him by emotional reporter inspired Argentina to win World Cup

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      LIONEL MESSI wore a lucky ribbon as he helped inspire Argentina to a third World Cup win.The superstar was given a red ribbon by a reporter following Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Iceland at the 2018 World Cup.

      Lionel Messi was given a good luck ribbon in 2018
      Eagle-eyed fans spotted Messi wearing the ribbon as he won the World Cup
      Messi wore the ribbon above his trusty left foot
      The journalist explained that his mother gave him the ribbon, which he carried for good luck.
      Messi wore the ribbon for the next group game against Nigeria, a 2-1 win, much to the delight of the reporter who pointed to the sky and became emotional at the gesture.
      Now eagle-eyed fans have spotted the ribbon on Messi’s left ankle as he celebrated winning the Qatar World Cup.
      A photo shows Messi posing with the World Cup trophy alongside Enzo Fernandez with the ribbon sitting above his foot.
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      The means the PSG star has likely worn the ribbon for the past four-and-a-half years.
      And in that time Messi has not only won the World Cup with Argentina, but also the 2021 Copa America.
      Several fans had an emotional reaction to Messi accepting the reporter’s request.
      One said: “Brought a tear to my eye. How someone can be both humble and great in equal measures Is truly beautiful 🥲.”
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      Another added: “There isn’t anyone like him in any sporting arena… simply the best! 👌
      And a third said: “That’s how my goat is not a footballer … He is also a nice and humble person.” More

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      Watch as Maradona mocks Salt Bae’s trademark ‘sprinkle’ in chef’s face in cringy throwback video after Messi snub

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      THIS is the moment Diego Maradona mocked Salt Bae’s sprinkling gimmick right in front of him.The cringy throwback video has resurfaced after the celebrity chef was slammed for pestering Lionel Messi in an embarrassing display following Argentina’s World Cup win.
      The throwback clips shows Maradona doing Salt Bae’s sprinkling gimmickCredit: YouTube
      The celeb chef has been slammed for pestering Messi after Argentina’s World Cup winCredit: instagram
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – was filmed grabbing the Argentinian captain by the shoulder at least twice.
      Messi tried to shrug him off before finally agreeing to pose for an awkward picture.
      The fame-hungry chef was shot down by his own fans for his desperate attempts to get close to the footballing star.
      Now footage has reemerged of Salt Bae being ridiculed by Argentinian legend Maradona at one of his restaurants in 2018.
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      The clip shows the cook serving Maradona, who died in 2020, steak before the icon picks up a pinch of salt and does the chef’s trademark “sprinkle” while grinning.
      It comes after Salt Bae shared an old video of him hugging Messi after being trolled over the footballer’s snub.
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – hit back with a new post to his 50million Instagram followers.
      France ace Paul Pogba was also there and the chef made sure he got in between them for a photo.
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      Gökçe’s throwback video shows him shaking Messi’s hand and giving him a bear hug, then talking animatedly while wagging his finger at the Barcelona forward.
      His self-promoting video was captioned simply: “The champion”.
      Followers said it was “cringe” and accused him of a desperate attempt to prove he is pals with Messi after getting the cold shoulder days earlier.
      One said: “This is embarrassing.”
      Another said: “He wanna prove that he wasn’t ghosted by Messi.”
      As well as badgering Messi, he was filmed muscling in on the Argentina squad’s celebrations and snatching the trophy from one winner’s baby.
      Gökçe also pretended to do his trademark salt-sprinkling trick over the £17million gold trophy as irritated players stood by.
      And boastful pics on his Insta page showed his kissing the trophy and holding it aloft like a champion.
      The disgraceful spectacle reportedly broke Fifa’s rules, which say only former winners and heads of state can handle it.
      BBC host Gary Lineker shared footage of his attention-seeking antics, saying: “He’s such a pest.”
      And former FA chairman Greg Dyke said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.”
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      Fifa has reportedly refused to say if Salt Bae was granted access to the pitch.
      It did not respond to The Sun Online’s request for comment.
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      World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll in tears as she leaves Qatar after becoming huge Instagram sensation

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      IVANA KNOLL who rose to fame as the World Cup’s “hottest fan” was in tears as she left Qatar.The Croatian super fan was seen at all of their games during the tournament.
      Ivana Knoll cried while leaving QatarCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Knoll was at the World Cup supporting CroatiaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Knoll received a lot of attention for her outfits while supporting CroatiaCredit: Getty
      She often wore revealing outfits despite Qatar’s modesty lawsCredit: Alamy
      In a video uploaded to her Instagram story, while she was at the International airport in Doha, she was wearing a Croatia shirt and looked visibly upset.
      Ivana accompanied the video with the message: “Leaving Doha is so hard for me.
      “Mixed with happiness, sadness, and confusion all together, will miss this place so much”.
      Ivana caught the attention of the world with her unique way of showing her love for nation’s side.
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      And many of her fans praised her for her achievements during the World Cup.
      One wrote: “You came to Qatar as a model and left an international Super Star”.
      A second commented: “Thank you Ivana for representing our beautiful country with love and proud”.
      A third added: “You are the best Croatian woman I’ve ever seen”.
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      However, she did not get to see her team in the final as they were knocked out by eventual winners Argentina.
      Despite Qatar’s modesty rules, she wore bras, chequered dresses and tight leggings to stadiums, leaving little for her fans to imagine.
      As Croatia’s biggest fan, she has never feared the local police claiming her dress sense does not hurt anyone.
      She has seen her social media following increase by millions during the World Cup, she now boasts 3.4million followers on Instagram.
      The red and white costumes became popular with the paparazzi and other supporters as she posed for selfies with them.
      She has argued that her outfits were not hurting anyone in themCredit: Alamy
      Knoll’s social media following has massively increased after her appearances at the tournamentCredit: Getty
      She now has 3.4million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘ready to pay a BILLION euros to sign Kylian Mbappe’ as they refuse to abandon France World Cup ace transfer

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      REAL MADRID could pay one BILLION Euros to land Kylian Mbappe.The Spanish giants believe an extraordinary financial package can prise France’s World Cup final hat-trick scorer from PSG by the summer.
      FSG could do a roaring trade if they agree to offload Kylian MbappeCredit: AP
      Mbappe is under contract until 2024 and Gazzetta.it reckon any move would total one billion euros over four years – about £877million.
      That includes close to £552m in wages and a transfer fee of around £132m, plus signing-on fees and commission.
      Real president Florentino Perez is still keen on Mbappe, despite surprisingly missing out on him last summer.
      The pacy striker, who was 24 on Tuesday, won the Golden Boot in Qatar with eight goals.
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      And Real Madrid legend Guti turned up the pressure on Perez to deliver.
      The ex-Spain midfielder insists the Bernabeu needs Mbappe – and he needs them.
      Guti said: “The best have to stay at Real Madrid. 
      “Seeing him play for PSG makes me angry, and not only for Real but also for La Liga. 
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      “La Liga must always have the best in the world. 
      “Mbappe is a player made for Real, and then if he wants to do what Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have done, he has to play for Real Madrid because he won’t make it for PSG. 
      “Madrid must go and get him immediately, now. 
      “There are good players on the market, but none like him. Yes, Haaland maybe, but a step below. Mbappe, he is unique. 
      “Only he can give what Messi gave to Barcelona or Ronaldo to Madrid. Nobody else.”
      Messi’s double helped Argentina lift the World Cup last Sunday, but unlucky loser Mbappe seems sure to shatter more records at the top level.
      He helped France win the trophy in 2018 and now has 12 goals in 14 games from just two tournaments.
      German Miroslav Klose is the World Cup’s all-time top scorer, with 16 from 24 matches. More

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      Argentina three-star kit release date revealed… but fans must wait until AFTER Christmas for post-World Cup shirt

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      FANS will have to wait until after Christmas to get their hands on the new Argentina football shirt.The new design will include a third star to symbolise the World Cup final victory against France in Qatar.
      The new Argentina shirt with three stars will not be available until after ChristmasCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      It is predicted to sell out very quicklyCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES

      The triumph at the tournament is Argentina’s third World Cup victory, with the previous two coming in 1986 and 1978.
      The new shirt will keep the same style as the one that was worn during the tournament but will have one star placed above the pre-existing two over the badge.
      The maker, Adidas, has listed the new shirt on its website titled “Argentina 22 winners home jersey”, and it will be available on Wednesday, December 28 at 9:30am.
      Although journalist Mauro Albornoz has claimed that they could be available as soon as December 26, but that is believed to only be in Argentina.
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      It is also expected to sell out very quickly due to high demand from fans – with an estimated 4million filling the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate the win on Tuesday.
      A video has been shared on social media showing the third star being added to the jerseys.
      Argentina won the World Cup in a thrilling final against the French, in which the two sides had to be separated on penalties.
      Defender Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive spot kick for his side.
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      The shirt is currently priced at £80, but this is for the replica version, not the one that would have been worn by Lionel Messi and co.
      For the authentic shirt, the away version is currently listed at £120 on the Adidas website. More

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      Moment topless Argentina fans get their boobs painted with national flag before World Cup final stunt

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      THIS is the moment the two Argentina fans who made headlines around the world got their famous boobs painted.The World Cup Final stunt was the only moment viewers looked away from the pitch and now the artists’ preparation can be revealed.
      The Argentina fan showed off the work in progress on her topless paint job before the gameCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1
      Noe, right, and her pal posed with the Argentinian flag painted over their nipplesCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1
      In a video posted on Instagram, two lucky men are seen painting mini Argentina national flags over the women’s areola.
      The fine craftsmanship made sure their nipples were perfectly positioned in line with the Sol De Mayo, accentuating the symbol in cooler conditions.
      The women involved have now become household names after they were spotted live on TV stripping off to celebrate Argentina’s dramatic win over France.
      The footage of Noemi Gomez – known as Noe Dreams – and Milu Barbiie’s brazen stunt in Qatar was soon shared on social media and went viral.
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      At the time, fears mounted over the women because there had been no sign of Noe after she was reportedly removed from the stadium.
      But on Monday, it appeared Noe – who has named herself “The Topless Girl” on social media – and her friend escaped punishment in Qatar.
      Noe shared more topless clips from Sunday’s celebrations – and even appeared to post a picture of her boarding a plane out of the country.
      She didn’t just get her kit off inside the stadium – Noe shared a new video of her and her pal whipping their tops off outside the Lusail while taking a photo with grinning fans.
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      And she also posted another clip of the two women facing the cheering crowds inside the stadium and celebrating with their tops off.
      Noe later posted a photo of her boarding a plane – and wrote: “Start the plane at once before they come pick me up.”
      The risque antics have since been ingrained in people’s minds and sparked a trend of other celebrating fans getting their kit off.
      Videos of other topless women have flooded social media, bringing in millions of views from around the world.
      On Twitter, @Casual Ultra Official stitched together all the known clips into one big compilation taking the breath away of many viewers.
      In the video, one crazed fan even strutted by Buenos Aires’ iconic Obelisk monument completely naked.
      Noe posted a picture of her and her friend on her Instagram after the gameCredit: Instagram – @noe.dreams1
      Fears were growing over Noe’s safety after she was filmed flashing fansCredit: Canalpais
      Noe and her friend’s topless antics started a national trendCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1 More