FIFA World Cup 2022: Latest news, updates, weird bets, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, fans, beers ban, LGBTQ armbands, FIFA ban

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Some World Cup teams are set to defy FIFA's orders when actions get underway on the field. Fans are lining up to get their first taste of beers in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 is taking place in 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, fans, beers ban, LGBTQ armbands, FIFA ban are the topics of the World cup Daily.

TAB has revealed that 24% of its overall hold (money bet) on the World Cup winner has been for Brazil. Argentina is the second most heavily backed nation, followed by France and Germany. There are also bold backers of the lower-ranked nations, such as the punter who could win $100,000 after placing a grand on Serbia to win the tournament at $101.

Thousands of football fans queued to get the first beers served at the official World Cup fan zone in Doha. Sales of beer were banned around the eight World Cups stadiums in Islamic Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino played down the significance of the ban. Budweiser paid FIFA a reported $75 million for a four-year sponsorship deal. It was renewed until 2026. The deal takes Budwiser to the next World cups in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Drinking alcohol in public is illegal in Qatar and sales are restricted to a government store and about 35 hotel and restaurant bars.

FIFA proposed alternative armbands on Saturday in response to European teams' plans to wear "OneLove" rainbow arms at the Qatar World Cup. FIFA wants all captains to have a different armpand promoting social messages. Germany's Manuel Neuer will wear a "one love" armmand. Denmark's Christian Eriksen and Simon Kjaer will also wear the armand, regardless of FIFA's decision. England's FA are considering whether the two armlands can be worn together.

Bernardo Silva is happy with the atmosphere in Portugal's World Cup camp despite Cristiano Ronaldo's recent interview in England. Ronaldo is set to appear at his fifth World cup. Portugal open their campaign against Ghana on November 24. They then face Uruguay and South Korea. Portugal beat Nigeria 4-1 without Ronaldo. He had a frosty relationship with Bruno Fernandes. Bernardo doesn't see any tension between Ronaldo and Bruno. The team is well-prepared without him. It doesn’t matter if it's Ronaldo or Bruno playing.

Christian Eriksen had a cardiac arrest during the European Championship last year. He had to be resuscitated on the pitch and was back in action eight months later. Eriksen had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator fitted and played for Brentford in the Premier League. Denmark's assistant coach Morten Wieghorst says Eikon is an inspiration for his team. The Danes are at the World Cup and play Tunisia on Tuesday. They also play world champions France in Group D. They beat France twice in this year's Nations League and were eliminated from Euro 2020 semi-finals by England.

Eric Dier is disappointed with the World Cup in Qatar. He is playing in his second World cup. England's opening game against Iran is in two days. Diers is aware of the issues surrounding the tournament. There are issues involving migrant workers during World Cups construction projects and the late decision to ban alcohol from most areas of stadiums. Team captains will wear 'OneLove' rainbow armbands. FIFA confirmed its arms would be worn as part of a partnership with United Nations agencies. Harry Kane is set to wear a ‘One love’ armpand against discrimination.


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