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CARVALHO V ROONEYPortugal’s main centre-half has made a name in Euro 2004 and shone against Spain, but Raul and Rooney are worlds apart...

CARVALHO V ROONEY
Portugal’s main centre-half has made a name in Euro 2004 and shone against Spain, but Raul and Rooney are worlds apart. Says he knows the trick to denying Rooney but can he pull it off?

COLE V RONALDO
The one Man U and Arsenal supporters are waiting for. Cole having a good tournament, the winger’s in outstanding form. Ronaldo won the last round, in the FA Cup semi-final, and Cole will be looking to square the accounts

ENGLAND DEFENCE V SET-PIECES
England too vulnerable at the back from free-kicks and corners. The Portuguese can get around them, especially Andrade — and in Figo, Ronaldo, Deco, Portugal have a full hand of dead-ball experts

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CENTRAL MIDFIELD
England’s is the smoother, and worked well against Croatia. But lack of holding player means they can be caught out. Interesting battles will be between the hard men, Costinha and Maniche up against Gerrard and Lampard.

SCHOLES V DECO
One is an acclaimed midfield master, the other works quietly — and is in ominous form. Deco is flamboyant, all twists and turns, style and step-over. Scholes is the ghost, moving in silently with killer effect…

Sushila Karki: Nepal’s first woman CJ — and now potentially its first woman PM

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Nepalese jurist Sushila Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, is a strong contender for interim prime minister. Despite lacking political experience, she has gained support from Gen Z protesters. The recent protests were triggered by a social media ban, but issues of corruption, economy, and joblessness have been simmering. Karki could make history as Nepal's first female prime minister.

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