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      When is Argentina vs France – World Cup final 2022? TV channel, live stream, kick-off time for HUGE showpiece final

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      CANCEL your Sunday afternoon plans football lovers as Argentina are set to take on France in a mouth-watering World Cup final clash – and it’s not to be missed!Croatia fell victim to a Lionel Messi masterclass in Tuesday’s dominant semi-final encounter.
      Lionel Messi can seal his international career with a World Cup triumphCredit: Getty
      France have booked their spot in the World Cup finalCredit: AFP
      The Argentinian legend opened up the scoring with a expertly-taken penalty, and went on a mesmerising run before setting up Julian Alvarez for their third on the night.
      But things will certainly be tougher for the little magician as he will be taking on a French side that managed to stop high-flying Morocco in their semi-final.
      Messi has created a thrilling final chapter to his international career and the magician will arguably go down as the greatest footballer EVER should he replicate what Diego Maradona did in 1986.
      However, a win for Les Bleus would see them become the first nation in 60 years to achieve successive World Cup triumphs.
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      When is Argentina vs France?

      Argentina’s eye-catching World Cup final contest against France will take place on Sunday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar is the allocated arena for this mammoth final fixture and it can host a whopping 88,966 spectators.
      Kylian Mbappe’s second-half double sent Argentina crashing out of the World Cup when the sides last met in 2018.

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

      The World Cup final between Argentina and France will be shown LIVE on both BBC One and ITV 1.
      Coverage on BBC One is set to commence from 2pm UK time while ITV 1 get their show on the road from 1:30pm UK time.
      Viewers can also head to BBC iPlayer or ITV X if they prefer to stream the action online via tablet and mobile devices.

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      Will Karim Benzema be allowed to play in World Cup final for France?

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      KARIM BENZEMA topped a fine season by winning the Ballon d’Or.But the Real Madrid striker was then struck by injury after being named in France’s squad for the World Cup.
      Karim Benzema back in training with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Though Benzema is now back training with Real, with pictures emerging from their Valdebebas base.
      So would he be allowed to play in the World Cup final now France have beaten Morocco to make it?
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      Would Karim Benzema be allowed to play at the World Cup final?
      Karim Benzema COULD play for France if they reach the World Cup final – as he was never officially replaced in the squad.
      The Real star had been ruled out by French boss Didier Deschamps, but is back training with his club team.
      Marca report he has returned on time and has in fact been training without issue since last Saturday.
      Karim Benzema is training with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And this means he could make a return to the fold if needed because he was never replaced in the French team.

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      The strong form of Olivier Giroud means such a return is unlikely, however, with the AC Milan star’s goals so far proving vital for his nation in Qatar.
      Benzema missed out on 2018 World Cup glory due to his ongoing issue with compatriot Mathieu Valbuena, which kept him out of the national set-up until 2021.
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      Bayern Munich eye transfer swoop for Morocco’s World Cup sensation Bono after keeper Manuel Neuer broke leg skiing

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly interested in Sevilla and Morocco keeper Bono following his sensational World Cup displays.The Atlas Lions made history on Saturday when they beat Portugal to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
      Bono has been one of the standout performers at the World CupCredit: Getty
      One of Morocco’s standout performers throughout the tournament has been shot-stopper Bono.
      The 31-year-old, real name Yassine Bounou, kept clean sheets in games with Croatia, Spain and Portugal, conceding just one goal against Canada on their way to the last four.
      The only match he has missed in Qatar came in the 2-0 win over Belgium as he was suffering with an illness.
      Bono was the hero in the last-16 against Luis Enrique’s men as he saved penalties from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets in the shootout.
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      According to AS, his incredible form on the biggest stage has attracted interest from Bayern CEO and legendary keeper Oliver Kahn.
      Bono has been playing for LaLiga side Sevilla since 2019 and has a contract until 2025.

      But Kahn is thought to be very keen on the Canadian-born keeper as they look to temporarily replace long-time No1 Manuel Neuer.
      Neuer, 36, is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg while skiing earlier this month.
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      Aston Villa are also interested in the Moroccan and could be a suitor for Bono should they choose to pursue a deal.
      And if they were to beat Bayern to him, the German champions are also keen on Croatian hero Dominik Livakovic.
      Livakovic, 27, who plays his club football for Dinamo Zagreb, helped his country to the semi-finals of the World Cup by saving spot kicks in TWO penalty shootout victories. More

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      World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll DITCHES Croatia colours as she watches France vs Morocco in revealing outfit

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      THE World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ is still at the tournament – despite Croatia being knocked out in the semi-finals.Ivana Knoll ditched her usual colours as she watched France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in Qatar.
      Ivana Knoll ditched her Croatia colours for France vs MoroccoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/
      The World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ stunned in a black bodysuitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/
      Ivana has soared to worldwide fame at the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Croatian model has been at all of her country’s gamesCredit: Getty
      Ivana put Tuesday’s heartbreak behind herCredit: Getty
      Ivana has been at all of Croatia’s games in Qatar, and she still managed to get her football fix after Luka Modric and Co were knocked out.
      The 30-year-old sizzled in Croatia colours during their 3-0 semi-final defeat to Argentina on Tuesday.
      But she stayed neutral as she headed to Al-Bayt Stadium on Wednesday to watch France’s semi-final against Morocco.
      Instead of her usual red and white chequered colours, Ivana sported a plunging black bodysuit.
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      The Croatian beauty posted a video of herself in the stands to her Instagram story.
      She stunned in the revealing outfit that showed off her figure.
      Fans were left rejoicing on Tuesday when they realised Knoll wouldn’t be going home just yet.
      Although Croatia lost their semi-final to Argentina, they are in third place play-off action against Morocco on Saturday.
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      So Ivana is set to stay in Qatar for a little while longer yet.
      Although she blasted Italian referee Daniele Orsato after Croatia came out on the wrong end of a Lionel Messi masterclass.
      Ivana was left fuming as Argentina were awarded a controversial penalty when goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic clattered into Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez.
      She wrote on Instagram: “Sometimes we play amazing, sometimes not so well.
      “Sometimes in the semi-finals we have bad referee like yesterday to give penalty for nothing and losing the chance to get the trophy.
      “Sometimes we are underrated and then we show the way home to the most favored team, that is football…
      “But the most important thing, we are A SMALL COUNTRY WITH A BIG HEART and I am proud to be a Croatian forever and ever!”

      Ivana was already a renowned model in Croatia going into the World Cup.
      Her popularity has soared during the tournament, and she now boasts 2.8million Instagram followers, with fans also stopping her for selfies at games.
      Ivana has been stopped by fans at games asking for selfiesCredit: Getty
      She now has close to 3million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Ivana is still in Qatar with Croatia in third place play-off action on SaturdayCredit: Getty More

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      Portugal boss Fernando Santos ‘to be sacked’ after World Cup quarter-final exit and Cristiano Ronaldo bust-up

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      PORTUGAL’s Euro 2016-winning boss, Fernando Santos, is set to be sacked after the World Cup quarter-final exit to Morocco, a report says.Santos, 68, headed into the winter tournament with one of the strongest 26-man squads.
      Santos faces the sack after Portugal’s early World Cup exitCredit: Getty
      The boss made a brave call to bench out-of-form RonaldoCredit: Reuters
      However, a lacklustre group stage campaign, which saw a 2-1 loss to South Korea, prompted the manager to drop 819 career-goal forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Replacement Goncalo Ramos stepped up and fired Portugal into the quarters, netting a hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Switzerland.
      But Portugal’s free-scoring fun was stopped by a resolute Morocco, who went on to win the game 1-0 and became the first African country to make the semi-finals.
      And according to Goal, the historic loss to Morocco has cost Santos his job.
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      The Portuguese Football Federation are set to end his eight-year stint in charge of the national team and Lille’s Paulo Fonseca is favourite to replace him.
      Fonseca isn’t the only name in the running for the job.
      Legendary manager and current Roma boss, Jose Mourinho, has also been linked with the post.
      Fonseca only joined Lille in the summer and has a contract in France until 2024.
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      However, the 49-year-old could be tempted by the national team role.
      Fonseca has close ties to the Portuguese Football Federation.
      His wife, Katerina, became ambassador of an FPF project supporting the hosting, integration and employment of Ukrainian refugees. 
      Fonseca’s attacking style of play would also please Portugal fans. More

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      Kylian Mbappe rushes to check on fan after smashing him in face in warm-up before France’s World Cup clash vs Morocco

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE raced to the aid of a France fan after accidentally hitting him with a wayward shot before their World Cup semi-final win over Morocco.The Paris Saint-Germain star was testing his shooting boots during the warm-up ahead of the crunch clash at the Al Bayt Stadium.
      A France fan was accidentally struck by a rasping wayward shot by Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      A concerned Mbappe quickly leapt over the advertising hoarding to check on the fanCredit: REUTERS
      The France superstar was apologetic as he expressed concern for the fanCredit: PA
      The fan was also tended to by his fellow Les Bleus supportersCredit: GETTY
      But one of his attempts to get his range resulted in him booting the ball square in the face of a Les Bleus fan.
      The unlucky fan was badly dazed by the powerful strike and grabbed his nose to see if it had been bloodied.
      Lucky for him, the shot didn’t draw blood.
      But it did prompt mega star Mbappe to come and check on his condition.
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      Mbappe, 24, consoled the fan by grabbing his arm in an apologetic manner and seemed to profusely offer his apologies.
      Footy fans were quick to comment on the unfortunate incident, with one saying: “Just how hard did that ball hit him?”

      Another said: “That’s love.”
      And another said: “Accidental Renaissance.”
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      Another remarked: “Mbappe has just given some poor bloke a journeyman boxers career worth of brain trauma.”
      One chimed in: “Hold up did any medical professionals check on him?”
      Not long after Mbappe’s apology, the defending World Cup champions raced into an early lead.
      Theo Hernandez fired France into a 1-0 lead in the fifth minuteCredit: Rex
      Defender Theo Hernandez broke the deadlock in the fifth minute following some pinball in the box and put Didier Deschamp’s troops on the brink of a second successive final appearance.
      Randal Kolo Muani’s tap in sealed a 2-0 win with 10 minutes to go as France set up a final showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Sunday. More

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      Arsenal star Ben White reunites with glamorous fiancee Milly Adams after quitting England for ‘personal reasons’

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      ARSENAL star Ben White has reunited with his stunning fiancee, Milly Adams, after quitting England for “personal reasons”.The defender, 25, left England’s World Cup camp on November 30 before the start of the Three Lions’ knockout campaign.
      The reunited couple snapped a pic holding handsCredit: Instagram
      White proposed to influencer Milly earlier this yearCredit: Instagram
      Milly has just 17k Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
      A wedding date is yet to be set by the coupleCredit: Instagram
      Reports then surfaced of a potential bust-up with England’s assistant coach, Steve Holland.
      However, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate played down allegations that White had gone home as a result of a row.
      White has since re-joined his Arsenal team-mates in Dubai on Saturday, before taking part in his first training session on Sunday.
      And he has also reunited with stunning fiancee Milly.
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      White posted a picture on Instagram of him holding the 25-year-old brunette bombshell’s hand.
      The footballer proposed earlier this year after months of dating.
      White and Milly also have matching “I love you” tattoos.
      Arsenal took on, and beat, AC Milan in a mid-season friendly on Tuesday.
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      White started at right-back for the Gunners in the 2-1 win.
      Arsenal have one more friendly scheduled against Juventus for this Saturday.
      Their first competitive domestic game back post-World Cup is a Premier League fixture against West Ham.
      Milly enjoys watching her soon-to-be husbandCredit: Instagram
      White and Milly have taken their fair share of mirror selfiesCredit: Instagram
      Milly all dressed up while White went for a more casual lookCredit: Instagram More

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      David Beckham, Ronaldo and Batistuta link up for star-studded padel match in Qatar during World Cup

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      BRAZILIAN icon Ronaldo joined David Beckham as a star-studded line up of football legends linked up for a game of padel.The group put World Cup rivalries aside as they met up in Qatar.
      Former Real Madrid team-mates David Beckham and Ronaldo met up in QatarCredit: https://www.instagram.com/davidbeckham
      Beckham and Ronaldo were joined by other footballing legends for a game of padelCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldo
      Beckham enjoyed chatting to former rivalsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/davidbeckham
      There was a game of South America vs EuropeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ronald_de_boer_
      Beckham and Ronaldo are former team-mates at Real Madrid, although they were on opposite sides of the pitch in England’s 2002 World Cup quarter-final defeat to Brazil.
      And the pair were on opposite sides of the padel court, too.
      They were joined by Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta and Australian hero Tim Cahill for a game of the popular Spanish racket sport.
      Becks and Co also played alongside Dutch icons Ronald de Boer and Patrick Kluivert.
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      In a friendly game of South America vs Europe, Beckham, 47, lined up alongside De Boer, 52, on the opposite side of the net to Ronaldo, 46 and Batistuta, 53.
      However, it’s not clear who came out on top.
      Although former England captain Beckham enjoyed reminiscing with old pals.
      He wrote on Instagram: “Catching up with friends talking about old times. Love Padel.” 
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      Becks posted a snap of himself grinning alongside Ronaldo, plus another of the legends deep in conversation after their game.
      Padel is the world’s fastest-growing racket sport – and is quite the hit with retired footballers.
      A number of other former stars recently took part in ‘Legends’ tournament in Qatar, which was organised by Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
      Al-Khelaifi is also the president of the recently launched Premier Padel, the only official global padel tour.

      The sport is a mixture of tennis and squash and is played in an enclosed court with rackets that don’t have strings.
      Ex-England skipper John Terry, former Spain captain Iker Casillas and Italian icons Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero and Marco Materazzi were just a handful of those to appear in the tournament.
      John Terry was part of a ‘Legends’ padel tournament in QatarCredit: https://www.instagram.com/premierpadel
      Ex-Spain captain Iker Casillas took part in the competitionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/premierpadel
      A number of World Cup legends tried their hand at the popular racket sportCredit: https://www.instagram.com/premierpadel More