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Rangers defender Borna Barisic failed to shrug off his struggles for his club as he warmed up for the World Cup with Croatia.

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Days out from the start of FIFA’s soccer World Cup in Qatar, things are taking a turn for the surreal.

The Cure are the latest act to deny that they are playing the Qatar World Cup – as criticism of those who have chosen to play events surrounding the football competition continue to face criticism.“Hate to disappoint everyone, but despite the rumours we will not be headlining the World Cup opening ceremony”, tweeted frontman Robert Smith yesterday.Covering any other questions people might have, he added: “I have also informed [England manager] Gareth Southgate [that] I am unavailable for selection. And if you’re interested, Psychic Bob predicts no one will win but Qatar”.At the weekend, Dua Lipa also denied rumours that she was due to play the opening ceremony, saying that she would not perform in Qatar at all until “it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup”.Rod Stewart, while not rumoured to play any World Cup events, has commented on other artists who have accepted the offer, saying that he turned down a lucrative opportunity to play in the Middle Eastern country last year, telling The Sunday Times: “I was actually offered a lot of money – over $1 million – to play there fifteen months ago.

Inspirational, if a bit mysterious, messages have been cropping up on billboards in the hometowns of members of the US Men’s National Soccer Team just as the World Cup approaches. The apparent motivator? None other than Ted Lasso (or perhaps the man plays him, Jason Sudeikis).

As controversy continues to swirl around World Cup hosts Qatar, and with the tournament due to begin next Sunday, British comedian Joe Lycett has said he will give £10,000 to charities that support gay people in football if David Beckham pulls out of a reported £10 million deal to act as an ambassador for the event. If Beckham does not, Lycett said he would put the money through a shredder and livestream himself doing so ahead of the opening ceremony. 

Going after the record held by Essam El-Hadary might be too much to ask.

Soccer’s governing body FIFA estimates that five billion people will tune in to watch the Qatar World Cup, marking a new record for a global sporting event. This will be a spectacle like no other.

Jason Cummings admit he teared up when he realised he'd been called up by Australia for the World Cup. But he admits it took its time to sink in - as he slept through the initial phone call!

Hearts hero Cammy Devlin was reduced to tears after he was told he had made Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Former Hibs and Rangers striker Jason Cummings has been selected for Australia's World Cup squad but Celtic hero Tom Rogic missed the cut.

Martin Boyle will fly out to Qatar in a bid to make Australia's World Cup camp as Hibs provide an update on the winger and striker Kevin Nisbet.

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice surprised fans when she confirmed at Bravocon that she didn't sign a prenup before marrying Luis Ruelas.RELATED: Who is The Real Housewives of New York City star Jenna Lyons' partner?The reality TV star, 50, made the revelation during the Tuesday, October 18, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, which was taped at BravoCon a few days earlier.10 of the most spectacular HELLO! exclusive weddingsAt one point during the show, an audience member asked the mother of four, "We love you, we love you and Luis' love, and I wonder, did you happen to follow Uncle Andy's advice and get a prenup?"MORE: See the Today cast as Real Housewives - and you won't believe their taglinesREAD: Kyle Richards on RHOBH controversy, her style secrets and her royal style iconTeresa smiled and replied, "No. True love, true love, yes!" Teresa's four daughters were bridesmaids at her wedding to LuisFans in the crowd expressed their dismay at her answer before Andy Cohen stepped in and said, "All right, personal decision." Teresa and Joe Giudice announced their separation in December 2019Teresa and Luis, 48, a New Jersey businessman, wed in August 2022 after getting engaged in October 2021.

The Rugby League World Cup has just kicked off, and is set to be the biggest and most inclusive in the sport’s history, comprising the men’s, women’s and wheelchair events.