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The Independent – No emissions deal leaves planet on life support Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page reports COP27 is under fire despite compensation pledge for poorer nations. The paper says the failure to cut greenhouse gas emissions means our planet is “still in the emergency room.” The front page also features an image of the Qatar world cup opening ceremony – the paper says the controversial tournament began with a “spectacular…

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DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 20: Head Coach Louis van Gaal of Netherlands speaks to media during the Netherlands Press Conference at the Main Media Center on November 20, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Sarah Stier – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says he will ‘no longer’ speak about political issues at the World Cup so that his team can focus on the tournament.

The former Manchester United boss has been an outspoken critic of the decision to choose Qatar as the hosts for the World Cup.

Van Gaal slammed FIFA’s decision to give the country the tournament, while he also criticised Qatar’s record on human rights.

The Netherlands hosted a number of migrants at a recent training session to thank them for their hard work in building the stadiums in Qatar.

However, Van Gaal says now the time has come to let himself and his team focus on the football at hand, which means no further questions on the ‘political issues’. ‘I am no longer going to speak about political issues, I’m speaking about this coming match and I put a full stop on all these issues,’ said Van Gaal.

‘After I invited the migrants to watch a practice session, I requested all our players to put a full stop on that and focus on the match against Senegal.’

Van Gaal is confident in his side’s chances (Photo by Shaun Botterill – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Van Gaal last led the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup, when the nation finished third.

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Holland have never won the World Cup but Van Gaal says they can do so in Qatar.

‘I believe in this group of players,’ said Van Gaal. ‘In 2014 we came third with a squad of lesser quality and with this group I expect more.

‘I think that we could become world champions but there are squads who in my view are at a higher level to my squad. 

‘It’s about how the squad deals with that. We can become world champions, whether we will become world champions is a second issue. But we can.’

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The Guardian – Climate deal still leaves world on brink of catastrophe Summary of the front page “Climate catastrophe” is still on the horizon because the COP27 climate conference failed to do enough on cutting carbon dioxide and phasing out fossil fuels, The Guardian reports. It says oil-producing countries and high emitters weakened and removed key commitments. “A humbling for Qatar”, writes the Guardian, accompanied by a photo of empty seats during the second half…

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Metro – World Cup protest – wad a waste Summary of the front page Comedian Joe Lycett shredded £10,000 of his own money in protest at David Beckham’s role as a promotional ambassador for Qatar, Metro reports. The paper says the protest “sparked a storm” as the TV host donned ear defenders and a rainbow tulle as he livestreamed himself pouring notes into a wood chipper. The front page also reports on Florence Pugh and…

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Exclusive: Pass would give access to MPs and peers and was sponsored by wife, who is a life peer Mark Fullbrook, the corporate lobbyist and former chief of staff to Liz Truss, holds a parliamentary pass giving him access to ministers, MPs and peers, the Guardian can disclose. The pass is sponsored by his wife, Lorraine Fullbrook, a Conservative MP from 2010 to 2015, who was made a life peer by Boris Johnson in July…

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Daily Express – Fury at absurd idea to go soft on Brexit Summary of the front page The Express says senior Tories are furious over claims the government is mulling a “softer version of Brexit”. A “Swiss-style” deal with the EU has reportedly been branded “completely absurd” by some MPs. The front page features an image of England captain Harry Kane poses proudly with a St George’s Cross. The striker vows to put a smile…

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Daily Mirror – World Cup 2022: Hope and Glory Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror dedicates its entire front page to the World Cup. The paper features a picture of Captain Harry Kane holding a St George’s flag and says the England captain and the England boss Gareth Southgate have pledged to lift the mood of the nation. The front page also reports England will take a knee and wear OneLove armbands to…

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The Sun – Lions of Arabia Summary of the front page The Sun calls England the “Lions of Arabia” and says Harry Kane has “pledged to end 56 years of World Cup hurt”, as well as being ready to defy any FIFA moves to ban the One Love armband. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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Business leader says more important to implement current Brexit deal and solve Northern Ireland impasse In his interviews this morning Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, also ruled out pushing for a Swiss-style deal with the EU. Echoing the firm denial issued by No 10 yesterday, after the Sunday Times story was published (there was no denial ahead of publication), Jenrick told TalkTV: We have a settled position on our relationship with the European Union, that’s…

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