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England destroy Iran in World Cup 2022 opener as Bukayo Saka shines - 7 talking points

ENGLAND 6-2 IRAN: Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka (2), Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford were all on target as Gareth Southgate's men kicked off their World Cup 2022 campaign with a thrilling victory

Daily Mirror

SI:AM | FIFA Squashes Its First World Cup Protest Attempt

After being threatened by FIFA, England’s Harry Kane opted not to wear a rainbow armband.

Sports Illustrated

Alan Shearer says it was 'unfair' for England players to deal OneLove World Cup armband decision

The pair discussed the England's decision to not wear the OneLove armband and the impact it could have had on Gareth Southgate's players

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'Absolute joke' - Neville Southall slams FIFA 'OneLove' armband World Cup stance

Harry Kane was due to lead England out against Iran wearing the 'OneLove' captain's armband

Liverpool Echo

Hundreds of England fans miss World Cup kick off vs Iran due to FIFA ticketing issues

Irate fans who had travelled from the UK to Qatar to watch the Three Lions were left stranded outside the Khalifa International Stadium this afternoon, after FIFA's ticketing app caused complications.

Chronicle Live

'Utter disgace' Decision to allow Iran keeper to play on after World Cup head injury slammed

Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand was left needing treatment following a clash with one his own players in the World Cup game with England

Chronicle Live

Brain charity slams decision to let Iran goalkeeper play with head injury at World Cup

Ali Beiranvand collided with teammate Majid Hosseini during Iran’s World Cup opener against England

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Iran’s decision to protest its anthem was the bravery England, other World Cup teams couldn’t muster

Want to see true bravery? Here it is.

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Allowing Iran keeper to play on after head injury an ‘utter disgrace’ – Headway

Beiranvand collided with team-mate Majid Hosseini during Iran’s World Cup opener against England.

The Independent UK

Raheem Sterling breaks Chelsea World Cup curse in dazzling England moment vs Iran

Chelsea news: Raheem Sterling scored his first World Cup goal for England against Iran on Monday

Football London

Jude Bellingham leaves Alan Shearer making Liverpool transfer claim after England goal

The Liverpool-linked teenager opened his World Cup account with a wonderfully deft header against Iran

Liverpool Echo

When is the World Cup over? Key dates for the tournament in Qatar

The tournament kicked off on Sunday, with Ecuador comfortably beating hosts Qatar 2-0

Irish Mirror

Armband ban 'unprecedented' from FIFA, says German football boss

Al Shamal (Qatar) (AFP) - German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf said on Monday that FIFA's threats of on-field sanctions for wearing the 'One Love' armband were "an unprecedented event in World Cup history".

AFP

Fifa has 'given a platform to hate' over LGBT armband penalty 'threats'

FIFA has given a “platform to hatred” after fears there would be sanctions on players wearing anti-discrimination armbands during the World Cup,…

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Evening Standard

Fifa gives ‘platform to hatred’ over sanctions threat on OneLove armbands, say LGBT+ groups

LGBT+ football groups and politicians hit out at Fifa, saying teams had been ‘bullied’ into not showing support for social causes

Football London

World Cup consussion rules explained after Iran goalkeeper subbed vs England in Qatar

World Cup news: Early Beiranvand sub tests new concussion rules after worrying injury to Iran's first choice goalkeeper in Group B opening match

Liverpool Echo

'Make it happen' - Jude Bellingham World Cup masterclass leaves Liverpool fans saying the same thing

The Liverpool-linked midfielder scored the opening goal with a wonderful header against Iran

Football London

Gareth Southgate praised for bold England vs Iran selection decision for World Cup opener

FIFA World Cup 2022 latest: Gareth Southgate has named a back-four against Iran as Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been trusted to start alongside John Stones

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The Independent UK

‘Ridiculous’: Iran goalkeeper tries to play on against England despite sickening head clash

Alireza Beiranvand was eventually stretchered off after attempting to play on after a clash of heads

The Independent UK

England fans face ticket problems ahead of World Cup opener in Qatar

Some supporters were frantically refreshing the official ticketing mobile app on their phones in a bid to have their QR code load.

Daily Mirror

Mason Mount and Luke Shaw among England stars to get National Anthem words wrong

Eagle-eyed fans spotted a number of England players, including Mason Mount and Luke Shaw, who got the words to the National Anthem wrong ahead of the Three Lions' opening match at the World Cup

Wales Online

BBC's Alex Scott wears OneLove armband on live TV as Rio Ferdinand hits out at Wales and England for 'folding like a pack of cards'

However, fellow pundit Alex Scott showed her support for the campaign by wearing the armband while reporting pitchside

Axios

The World Cup of controversy

Qatar's bid hangs over the World Cup like a black cloud, but it's not even the biggest controversy surrounding the event:

The Independent UK

England fans miss kick-off in Qatar amid ‘two-hour’ queue for Iran game

Hundreds of seats remained empty as the Group B fixture began, before fans began to walk in – seemingly without any checks taking place

The Independent UK

Fifa gives ‘platform to hatred’ over feared sanctions on armbands

LGBT football groups and politicians hit out at Fifa, saying teams had been “bullied” into not showing support for social causes.

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