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World Cup 2022: England vs Wales – Three Lions show off depth of squad Manager Gareth Southgate made four changes for the crucial game against Wales after England’s bleak goalless draw with the United States. The addition of Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford to the front three, either side of Harry Kane, was the most significant of these alterations. The two scored three goals for England, sending their team into the last 16 as Group B winners, proving that it was a smart move. ‘Big players stepped up’ Southgate said at his post-match press conference that he was impressed by…

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Qatar World Cup 2022: England vs Wales – Predictions, team news, lineups Facts Date, kick-off time and venue Wales vs England is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The match will take place at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Where to watch Wales vs England TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One with coverage beginning at 6pm. S4C will also broadcast the game in the Welsh language. Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport…

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Brazil vs Switzerland Brazil Line-Up Formation 4-3-3 1 Alisson 14 Militão 4 Marquinhos 3 Thiago Silva 6 Alex Sandro ⟳ Alex Telles 8 Fred 🟨 ⟳ Bruno Guimarães 5 Casemiro 7 Lucas Paquetá ⟳Rodrygo 11 Raphinha ⟳ Antony 9 Richarlison ⟳ Gabriel Jesus 20 Vinícius Júnior Switzerland Line-Up Formation 4-2-3-1 1 Sommer 3 Widmer ⟳ Frei 5 Akanji 4 Elvedi 13 Rodríguez 8 Freuler 10 Xhaka 25 Rieder 🟨 ⟳ Steffen 15 Sow ⟳ Aebischer 17 Vargas ⟳ Fernandes 7 Embolo ⟳ Seferovic Brazil 1-0 Switzerland Casemiro (83’minutes) Assists Rodrygo (83’minutes) The full time match report…

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Warnings over football lottery scams Scammers are taking advantage of people’s interest in the football World Cup to get people to respond to lottery scam letters. These mailshots falsely state that they are associated with the event, feature official logos, and solicit contributions from recipients in order to claim a “huge” cash prize. Such rewards never materialise. According to National Trading Standards, major tournaments in the past had coincided with an uptick in letters. The officers stated that they needed the public’s assistance in locating scams. They are asking people to report any fraudulent mail they…

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World Cup 2022: Wales vs England, USA vs Iran – final games of Group B today With everything on the line at the World Cup, Wales and England meet in a mouthwatering final match in Group B. In a game that will be broadcast on BBC One and Radio 5 Live, Robert Page’s Wales team must defeat England on Tuesday in order to have a chance of reaching the last 16. England will be determined to win, so they can top the group as they head to the Round of 16. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions will want to give a…

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Qatar World Cup 2022 – Belgium vs Morocco Belgium Line-Up Formation 4-2-3-1 1 Courtois 15 Meunier ⟳ Lukakuat 2 Alderweireld 5 Vertonghen 21 Castagne 18 Onana 🟨⟳Tielemansat 6 Witsel 7 De Bruyne 10 E Hazard ⟳ Mertensat 16 T Hazard ⟳ Trossardat 23 Batshuayi ⟳ De Ketelaereat Morocco Line-Up Formation 4-3-3 12 Mohamedi 2 Hakimi ⟳ Sabiriat 🟨 5 Aguerd 6 Saïss 3 Mazraoui 8 Ounahi ⟳ El Yamiqat 4 S Amrabat 15 Amallah ⟳ Attiat-Allahat 7 Ziyech 19 En-Nesyri ⟳ Hamdallahat 17 Boufal ⟳ Aboukhlalat Belgium 0-2 Morocco Saïss (73’minutes) Aboukhlal (90’+2minutes) Assists Sabiri (73’minutes) Ziyech (90’+2minutes) The full…

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Spain vs Germany – ‘highly entertaining game’ Spain Line-Up Formation 4-3-3 23 Simón 20 Carvajal 16 Rodri 24 Laporte 18 Alba ⟳ Balde 9 Gavi ⟳Williams Arthuer 5 Busquets 🟨 26 Pedri 11 F Torres ⟳Morata 10 Asensio ⟳ Koke 21 Olmo Germany Line-Up Formation 4-2-3-1 1 Neuer 5 Kehrer 🟨 ⟳Klostermannat 15 Süle 2 Rüdiger 3 Raum ⟳Schlotterbeck 6 Kimmich 🟨 8 Goretzka 🟨 10 Gnabry ⟳ Hofmannat 21 Gündogan ⟳ Sané 14 Musiala 13 Müller ⟳Füllkrugat Spain 1-1 Germany Morata (62′ minutes) Assists Alba (62’minutes) Füllkrug (83’minutes) Assists Musiala (83’minutes) The full time match report Referee:…

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Scottish football to ban heading the ball before and after matches In a major development in Scottish football, new guidelines have been published following research from Glasgow University. The new guidelines mean professional footballers in Scotland will be banned from heading the football in training the day before and the day after a game. Clubs have also been told to limit exercises that involve repetitive heading to one session per week. The University’s research showed former footballers were three-and-a-half times more likely to die from brain disease. Experts believe there could be a link to repetitive heading of the ball. …

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Qatar World Cup 2022 – Wales vs Iran Wales Line-Up Formation 3-5-2 1 Hennessey 🟥 5 Mepham 6 Rodon 🟨 4 Davies 14 Roberts ⟳ Johnson 10 Ramsey ⟳ Ward 15 Ampadu ⟳ Allen 8 Wilson ⟳ James 3 N Williams 11 Bale 13 Moore Iran Line-Up Formation 4-4-1-1 24 Hosseini 23 Rezaeian 🟨 19 Hosseini 8 Pouraliganji 5 Mohammadi 17 Gholizadeh ⟳ Jahanbakhsh 🟨 6 Ezatolahi ⟳ Karimi 21 Noorollahi ⟳ Cheshmi 3 Hajisafi ⟳ Torabi 9 Taremi 20 Azmoun ⟳ Ansarifard Wales 0-2 Iran Hennessey (🟥 86’minutes) Cheshmi (90’+8minutes) Rezaeian (90’+11minutes) Assists Taremi (90’+11minutes) The full time match…

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Qatar World Cup 2022: England vS USA – prediction, team news, lineups Facts Where to watch England vs USA TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 6.05pm. Live stream: The ITV Hub will broadcast the match live online. Date, kick-off time and venue England vs USA is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Friday November 25, 2022. The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar will host the match. Qatar World Cup 2022: England vs USA – prediction, lineups England possible starting lineup: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire,…

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