Arsenal's William Saliba handed dream World Cup scenario as Kylian Mbappe breaks 24-year curse

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The trend has occurred three more times since, with Italy, Spain and more recently Germany all falling foul to the World Cup champions' curse in 2010, 2014 and 2018 respectively. As a result, heading into Qatar, the tournament's last four winners from Europe had all failed to progress past the group stage in the following World Cup. France would have been well aware of this curse as they came into this World Cup as the defending champions having won their second title in Russia four years ago. This can be a dream scenario for Saliba as Deschamps may look to hand the Arsenal defender a start in a much-changed defence. READ NEXT:Edu receives key Arsenal William Saliba contract boost amid surprise France World Cup decisionThe Arsenal players to be in action during World Cup break after double injury announcementArsenal's next eight moves after Saliba offer, Martinelli request and contract announcementGareth Southgate can call upon key Arsenal star to save England's World Cup 2022 campaignMikel Arteta faces fresh Man Utd challenge to complete easy La Liga transfer ahead of January
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Every word Antonio Conte said on Jurgen Klopp, Son latest, Kulusevski and the Tottenham fans

Before I answer the question, Jurgen was happy with the way that we played tonight? If someone thinks that we are already ready to win, I have to be honest with you and tell you it will be really, really, difficult. The fans were happy to see Dejan Kulusevski back, I'm sure you were too? When a club like Tottenham loses all these important players it’s not like the other clubs. Tottenham can’t afford to lose all these important players.

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William Saliba to make early Arsenal return if 24-year World Cup champions' curse continues

"It’s a young French side, where the majority of the players don’t have experience at the very highest level. This trend has occurred three more times since, with Italy, Spain and more recently Germany all falling foul to the World Cup champions' curse in 2010, 2014 and 2018 respectively. This means that the tournament's last four winners from Europe have all failed to progress past the group stage in the following World Cup. France go into this World Cup as the defending champions having won their second title in Russia four years ago and as mentioned above, they are expected to have a strong tournament. READ NEXT:Ferran Torres, Jude Bellingham, Youri Tielemans: Arsenal transfer targets to watch at World CupHow Arsenal could lineup after the World Cup with huge Cristiano Ronaldo transfer decisionMikel Arteta handed perfect Arsenal free transfer assessment amid World Cup announcementMikel Arteta has five Hale End wonderkids who can impress amid Arsenal's Super Cup announcementThe ‘secret weapon’ Arsenal can unleash in 2023 to help Mikel Arteta's Premier League title push

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What Son Heung-min told South Korea teammates in huddle before Uruguay World Cup confirmation

Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inboxSon Heung-min and his South Korea teammates faced an agonising wait to discover their World Cup destiny after their dramatic win over Portugal. Leapfrogging Uruguay in the standings and taking second place behind group winners Portugal, Son and the South Korea team had a nervous wait on the pitch with still another six minutes to go in the contest between Uruguay and Ghana. In a huddle in the centre circle as some of the team watched the action unfold on a phone, South Korea knew that another Uruguay goal would knock them out of the competition. "Before the match, Son told me I was going to create something today,” said Hwang (via the Mirror). South Korea take on Brazil in their Round of 16 clash, thus seeing Son come up against Tottenham teammate Richarlison at Stadium 974.

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Kevin De Bruyne provides perfect spark for Son Heung-min as Tottenham star faces World Cup wait

Starting in Tottenham's vital Champions League match against Marseille on Tuesday evening, the attacker departed the field after only 29 minutes following an aerial collision with Chancel Mbemba. READ MORE:Tottenham's Son Heung-min to undergo eye fracture surgery putting South Korea World Cup in doubt"We can confirm that Heung-Min Son will undergo surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye," read the statement. "The South Korea international suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League victory at Olympique Marseille. "Following surgery, Son will commence rehabilitation with our medical staff and we shall update supporters further in due course." The race is now on for Son as he looks to represent his country at a third World Cup.

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Tottenham news: Antonio Conte provides Son Heung-min update as Spurs suffer defeat to Liverpool

Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inboxYour morning Tottenham digest on Monday, November 7. Antonio Conte provides Son Heung-min updateSpeaking after the 2-1 loss against Liverpool, Tottenham boss Antonio Conte provided a positive injury update on Son Heung-min. READ MORE: Spurs player ratings vs Liverpool: Bissouma and Bentancur impress as Dier and Sessegnon struggleConte fumes at Liverpool coachBack on the touchline after watching on from the stands on Tuesday evening in Marseille, Conte was extremely animated as usual. Tottenham player ratings vs LiverpoolHarry KaneCurled in a dangerous cross that hit Alisson and bounced against the post. Fired an effort against the crossbar early in the second half and put in some dangerous crosses and set pieces as Spurs chased the game.

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Tottenham news: Antonio Conte on Harry Kane fatigue as Rafael Leao transfer chance appears

Antonio Conte on Harry Kane fatigueSpurs were defeated 2-0 by Nottingham Forest as they exited the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. "They are really tired," Conte told reporters. The same with Harry Kane and with Harry, until this morning we waited to see if he could start or not. Another could be selfish and think for himself because in one week they have to play the World Cup. Playing for your country at the World Cup is the dream of so many children growing up, just as it was one of mine too.

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Perisic celebration, Levy's new Conte experience

Opting to start Dier in the position on the right rather than his usual role in the heart of defence, Conte also switched things up at right wing-back. Levy's new experienceSent off in the dying seconds of last Wednesday's Champions League draw against Sporting CP, Conte had to watch the game from a totally new position. Conte was sat next to Tottenham performance director Gretar Steinsson, one row behind Spurs chairman Daniel Levy. Usually bouncing up and down everywhere when Spurs score, Conte was uncharacteristically very quiet when the team equalised through Clement Lenglet. Perisic's qualityTottenham are always going to have a chance in games thanks to the quality of Perisic.

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World Cup stadiums in Qatar: Full guide to eight venues and where England will play

All you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Cup in QatarThe 2022 Qatar World Cup will be the home to a whole host of new stadiums that many fans across the world will not have seen before. Football.london looks at all eight of the World Cup stadiums, including how many spectators they hold, where they are located and which games they will be hosting. ALSO READ: Chelsea set to make millions during World Cup that will pay off Potter's demandsLusail StadiumThe Lusail Stadium is the poser-boy of arenas for the Qatar World Cup. Stand-out group games: Senegal vs Netherlands, Spain vs Costa RicaKhalifa International StadiumThis is one of the older stadiums in the country. Located just outside the centre of Doha, the Education City Stadium will host eight matches throughout the World Cup, including two knockout round fixtures.

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