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Lineker backs Deschamps for World Cup glory

Gary Lineker has named France as the outright favourites to win the World Cup, insisting that there is no manager in international football better suited to lifting the trophy than Didier Deschamps. The former England striker praised the leadership of the Les Bleus boss while simultaneously hitting out at FIFA for a controversial decision regarding the French national team.

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Havertz hits back at Lineker over 'weak' Germany claim

Kai Havertz has issued a defiant response to Gary Lineker after the England legend labeled the current German squad as "one of the weakest" in the nation’s history. The Arsenal forward insisted that Julian Nagelsmann’s side are blocking out the noise as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds in the United States.

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2الهلال crestالهلال34259085275884
W
W
D
W
W
3الأهلي crestالأهلي34256371254681
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W
W
W
W
4القادسية crestالقادسية34238383344977
W
W
W
W
W
5الاتحاد crestالاتحاد34167115548755
L
L
W
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6التعاون crestالتعاون341581159461353
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