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Welcome to bizarre Qatar: a World Cup you won't forget - Joe Callaghan

It was a Thursday, apparently…Thursday December 2, 2010. Just 12 years but a lifetime ago at the same time.

The National (Scotland)

Catcalls dog Qatar's moment in the World Cup limelight

In his poem Die Lorelei, Heinrich Heine touched on the stillness of the Rhine in his portrait of the legendary mermaid who lured sailors to their doom on the rocks along the river. Just shy of 200 years after Heine's masterpiece, no siren songs have been required to attract footballers…

Radio France Internationale

Messi skips World Cup training camp as Argentina hit by injuries

Argentinian footballers Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez were sent home due to injuries ahead of the team’s debut.

Al Jazeera

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World Cup ultimate fan guide

The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and it will be like no other.

Miami Herald

Lionel Scaloni: ‘When you play for Argentina, that grrr is always there’

Argentina’s head coach on bringing Lionel Messi back into the fold – and the pain of losing an FA Cup final with West Ham

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi misses opening World Cup training session and put on 'special' programme

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is aiming to lead his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar - but there are concerns about the Paris Saint-Germain star's fitness

Daily Mirror

Meet Thiago Almada, the MLS wonderkid drafted in to help Lionel Messi win the World Cup

Atlanta United star Thiago Almada has been called up to the Argentina squad following injuries to Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez, and will be looking to help Lionel Messi win the World Cup

Daily Mirror

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World Cup 2022: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Argentina and Brazil are popular choices to triumph in the Guardian writers’ predictions for the World Cup and Jude Bellingham could be the outstanding individual even if England fall short

The Guardian - UK

World Cup pundit picks as Alan Shearer disagrees with Roy Keane

LeedsLive have compiled a round-up of who pundits from Sky, BT, ITV and the BBC have backed to win the World Cup

Leeds Live

Wayne Rooney doubles down on Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi stance after "rat" blast

A debate over who is better out of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been long-running and former Man Utd forward Wayne Rooney has once again shared his opinion of the pair

Daily Mirror

10 best players (Lionel Messi! Cristiano Ronaldo!) at the 2022 World Cup who have never won it all

A look at some of the greatest to ever play the game who have never tasted ultimate international glory.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Emmanuel Petit makes World Cup prediction and issues damning warning to England

EXCLUSIVE: England will aim to end their gruelling 56-year wait for a major trophy in men's international football when the 2022 Qatar World Cup starts on Sunday

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022: Group C preview, tips and odds featuring Argentina, Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia

The Inside Track looks ahead to the action in Group C as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare for the tournament as one of the main favourites but first they need to see off Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia

Football London

Erling Haaland compared to Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Erling Haaland continues to take the Premier League by storm following his £51million summer transfer.

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: fans from around the globe preview the tournament

Twenty supporters have given us the lowdown on their teams, standout players and the mood at home

Al Jazeera

European clubs dominate squads at World Cup 2022

Nearly three-quarters of footballers at the first World Cup in the Middle East play in European teams.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's view on Cristiano Ronaldo after being spoken about in explosive interview

Cristiano Ronaldo opened up on his true feelings towards Lionel Messi in his recent interview with Piers Morgan, and the Paris Saint-Germain star has already given his own verdict on his rival

Bangkok Post

World Cup beer sales banned as Ronaldo jets in

DOHA: World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.

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Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: The greatest show on earth is here, but don’t lose sight of the true cost of Qatar tournament

Construction workers from Bangladesh and Nepal frantically complete last-minute snagging in intense heat; drained players race to be ready for their opening game; WAGs adjust to life on a luxury cruise ship; and fans from across the globe descend on a desert state smaller than London.

Football London

World Cup 2022 Golden Boot odds as Tottenham's Harry Kane looks to retain accolade

The Inside Track previews the main contenders the bookies have backed to be the 2022 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner with Tottenham Hotspur's very own Harry Kane priced as the favourite

Daily Mirror

Argentina and Uruguay bring 4,000lbs of meat to Qatar to feed World Cup 2022 dreams

Asadas, a traditional barbecue with a similar cultural importance to the Sunday roast, are a big part of life in South America - with Argentina and Uruguay bringing 2,000lbs of meat each

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, England exit, golden boot, surprise package and more

Ahead of the big kick-off in Qatar, Standard Sport writers make their last-minute predictions for a World Cup like no other.

Daily Mirror

Sergio Aguero endures nightmare flight to Qatar on plane full of raucous Brazil fans

Sergio Aguero travelled to Qatar to cheer on Argentina at the World Cup but found himself on a flight full of Brazil fans who chanted the whole way to the Middle East

Evening Standard

Rating the World Cup 2022 favourites: Brazil, Argentina and France

A World Cup like no other is now just days away as the best players from across the globe descend on the smallest nation to ever host, in Qatar.

Bangkok Post

Football takes centre stage after troubled World Cup build-up

DOHA: After a 12-year build-up engulfed by a desert storm of controversy, the World Cup finally kicks off in Qatar on Sunday with Lionel Messi aiming to crown his glittering career by winning football's greatest prize.

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