FIFA will move the start date of the World Cup to one day earlier in order for Qatar to play first. The Athletic reports that though the tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday November 21, with the inaugural game being Senegal against the Netherlands, now it will be Qatar playing first. The host’s match against Ecuador is now thought to be pushed forward to Sunday November 20, with kick-off at 7pm. It is understood this was a request from the hosts. England face Iran on November 21 and that will be played that day as planned. The decision to move Qatar’s date still needs to be approved by the Bureau of the FIFA Council - a body made up of president Gianni Infantino and the leaders of each continental confederation. READ MORE: Six best backheel goals ever after Alessia Russo's worldie for England Lionesses But an agreement is expected to be given, so the World Cup will now take place from November 20 to December 18 this year. It is typical for the host country to … [Read more...] about FIFA to move start date of Qatar World Cup after caving into key demand
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The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylonen reveals band was ‘about to break up’ before Eurovision: ‘It saved us from destruction’
The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylonen has revealed the band came close to splitting up as lockdown and personal struggles drove the members apart. Lauri, Eero Heinonen, Aki Hakala and new guitarist Emilia ‘Empu’ Suhonen stormed back into the limelight this summer as they represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest with new single Jezebel. While they didn’t get the result they – or their masses of fans – were hoping for, Eurovision saw the Finnish four-piece find new admirers and regain old ones , some of whom may not have followed them since their massive 2003 hit In The Shadows . But Eurovision represented much more than that, as Lauri tells Metro.co.uk. ‘I think it was really something that saved us from destruction. It was just perfect timing for something like that,’ he says. ‘It really was important at this point, because we were really almost about to break up before all these good things started to happen. ‘Everything was so uncertain , and I … [Read more...] about The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylonen reveals band was ‘about to break up’ before Eurovision: ‘It saved us from destruction’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract ‘could be terminated unless he changes attitude’
Cristiano Ronaldo could have his Manchester United contract terminated if he does not buck his ideas up soon. The 37-year-old has told the Red Devils that he is desperate to leave the club this summer after they dropped into the Europa League last season. It was a disappointing campaign where they finished sixth in the Premier League with the lowest points tally in their history. His actions over the summer were questioned when he refused to turn up to training. It even led to the Portugal international being left at home as United went on their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia. READ MORE: Roy Keane clip resurfaces showing Utd icon's 'true leadership' after Harry Maguire gaffe And Erik ten Hag was less than impressed by the way that Ronaldo left Old Trafford before full-time as United took on Rayo Vallecano in a friendly - one that the striker started and came off in at half-time. After an anonymous display at the weekend against Brentford, Ronaldo's future … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract ‘could be terminated unless he changes attitude’