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    What is Prime Vision? Amazon’s new immersive Champions League feature explained

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    Tom Brady blasts Wayne Rooney’s ‘work ethic’ in damning fly-on-the-wall doc from Man Utd legend’s Birmingham nightmare

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    Major Premier League TV change with broadcasting giant to lose all coverage next season

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    ‘Game’s gone’ – Fuming fans just realising how much it costs to watch Nations League even if they pay for Prime Video

    FOOTBALL fans have been left fuming after realising how much they will need to pay to watch the Uefa Nations League.Fans would have hoped to tune in tonight to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Florian Wirtz’s Germany in the first of the Nations League semi-finals tonight.Fans are only just realising what they have to pay in order to watch the Nations League semi-finalsCristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face off against Leroy Sane’s Germany in the first gameCredit: GettyHowever, broadcaster Amazon Prime Video Sport had a nasty surprise for any fan wanting to watch.That is because even Prime subscribers – who pay £95 per year or £8.99 a month – have to pay extra to tune in.Amazon announced in March that viewers would be able to watch Nations League games from £2.49, and they could be viewed without a subscription.But coming to the matches this week, fans were left furious to learn the pay-per-view policy was active, even if you already had a subscription to the streaming platform.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTaking to social media, one fan said: “Btw that Germany game being on Amazon prime pay per view for £2.49 even when you have prime is a f***ing scam.”A second said: “Amazon Prime charging £2.49 per game to watch Nations League and WC qualifiers loool we are so so cooked.”A third added: “I can watch it on a stream but the fact Amazon Prime is charging £2.49 to watch a Nations League match is absurd.”Another said: “£3 pay per view to watch the Nations League on Amazon Prime, a platform you already have to pay for. Games gone,” alongside an edited picture of Sean Dyche saying “Utter woke nonsense”.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKA fifth said: “Ridiculous charging £2.49 to watch Nations League football! Especially when I already pay for Amazon Prime.”A sixth added: “Sorry why are Amazon charging £2.49 to watch Germany v Portugal in the Nations League when I’ve got Amazon Prime? What a scam.” More

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    Premier League set for major broadcasting changes including cameramen allowed on PITCH during matches

    PREMIER LEAGUE broadcasts are set to allow cameramen on the pitch, according to reports.Several changes will come into place when the new TV deal kicks in next season.Cameramen will be allowed to enter the pitch to record celebrationsCredit: GettyOne innovation will change how fans get to see goal celebrations.Previously, cameramen were banned from entering the field of play.According to the Mail, they will now be allowed to do so in order to film players celebrating.With the new domestic TV deal worth a record £6.7billion, Prem chiefs are hoping to make innovations in order to add more value to broadcasters.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA further change will affect press box etiquette.Commentators and pundits will now be allowed to record their in-game reactions.The new deal will come into effect at the start of next season and run through to the end of the 2028-29 campaign.It will see 270 games broadcast live, with the BBC continuing to air Match of the Day.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSky Sports purchased four of the five packages available and in a major change, will now be able to broadcast all Sunday 2pm kick-offs.TNT Sports, meanwhile, will show all Saturday 12.30pm matches in addition to two full mid-week rounds of games.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sackedAll final day matches will be shown by Sky Sports.Previous rights holder Amazon Prime Video will no longer carry Prem matches.Games will no longer be broadcast on Prime Video from next seasonCredit: Rex More

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    Arsenal cult icon Yaya Sanogo finds new club after nearly a YEAR unemployed with Amazon team formed just six years ago

    FORMER Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has been tasked with an Amazon delivery… after joining a club in the Brazilian rainforest.The Frenchman had been without a club since leaving Chinese side Qingdao Red Lions last autumn.Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo has signed for his ninth club amid a globe-trotting careerSanogo joined Brazilian second-tier club Amazonas FCBut Sanogo, who won the 2014 FA Cup with Arsenal, has now signed a nine-month deal with Brazilian second-tier club Amazonas FC.Founded under six years ago, they are based at Manaus in rural northwestern Brazil.The capital city of Amazonas state, with a two million population, it lies by the Amazon river in the heart of the world famous rainforest.The club has made a dismal start to its new season, losing three and drawing one of its opening four games.Read More on ArsenalBut president Weslley Couto announced to Brazilian media that he has pulled off a coup by securing Sanogo’s signature.The Paris-born striker made 20 Arsenal appearances, scoring one goal.He also had spells with Crystal Palace, Charlton and Huddersfield as well as playing for Ajax, Auxerre and Toulouse.Sanogo bizarrely joined Armenian side Urartu for the 2023-24 season before moving to China.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe scored seven goals in 19 games for Qingdao, but was not offered a new deal.The globe-trotting frontman will now ply his trade in a sixth different country.Viktor Gyokeres responds as he is asked if he ‘likes London’ amid Arsenal transfer linksSanogo said last November: “I’m now out of contract, and I am open to anything.  “I’ve enjoyed being in China, but let’s see what project I will go for.”I have had a number of phone calls, and the omens are good – especially from clubs in Europe.”I hope to get fixed up soon.  I’ve not set myself a definite target – I just want to enjoy myself and have fun.”With all the struggles I have had in my career, that is truly my aim now.” More

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    ‘What did you say Wayne?’ – Rooney forced to defend himself to Gabby Logan live on Amazon Prime Video

    WAYNE ROONEY was forced to defend himself on live TV after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s back.The presenter hilariously asked Wazza to speak up after the Manchester United legend was caught gloating about his outfit.Wayne Rooney was forced to defend himself after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s backRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions LeagueCredit: X @primevideosportParis Saint-Germain survived a brave second-half comeback from Aston Villa to edge through to the semi-finalsCredit: RexRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday night.The panel were covering Aston Villa’s 5-4 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park.But the first topic of conversation before kick-off was the unpredictable evening spring weather.Logan was talking about the sunshine and the great atmosphere around the Premier League stadium – which rarely hosts such momentous European nights. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut while the new Match of the Day presenter was speaking to the camera, Rooney turned to the three lads and appeared to mutter a few jokes.Sturridge, Seedorf and his former team-mate Young all burst out in laughter, before Logan curiously turned back towards them.Logan quizzed: “What did you say Wayne?”Rooney, wearing a lighter jacket than his fellow pundits, replied: “I just said ‘I knew I was dressed right for the occasion’.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLogan joked: “We were giving Wayne a bit of stick because he seemed to be dressed for a different climate. But it turns out he got it right.”With the score 3-1 going into the second leg, Villa’s chances were slim.Heartwarming moment Matty Cash’s reporter sister tells him she loves him after Aston Villa’s PSG defeatBut Unai Emery’s side put up a valiant effort after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night.Unfortunately, it was not enough as they bravely crashed out 5-4 on aggregate to the Kings of France.Just like last week, left-back Matty Cash was interviewed by his sister Hannah after the match, who is a reporter for CBS Sports.Meanwhile, Rooney took up his new mid-week punditry role within weeks of being sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle. He has since been linked with a shock return to the dugout with Blackburn, as pressure mounts on current boss Valerien Ismael.Wayne Rooney is a candidate for the Blackburn job More

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    Marc Cucurella breaks down in tears with wife and Mahrez’s Wag gets breast op in dramatic Married To The Game trailer

    PREMIER LEAGUE stars – past and present – will be linking up with their Wags in a popular football-related reality show.Married to the Game has returned for a second season on Amazon Prime and will premiere on April 8.Famous football-related reality show Married to the Game returns for a second seasonCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEChelsea ace Marc Cucurella is seen crying to his wife Claudia RodriguezCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IERiyad Mahrez’s partner Taylor Ward opens up about her breast reduction surgeryCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IETaylor underwent surgery in Istanbul while Mahrez was awayCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEThe show promises drama and intrigueCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEManchester City hero Riyad Mahrez and Arsenal ace Jorginho return with their better halves Taylor Ward and Cat Harding respectively.They are joined by new signings Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal, Leon Bailey from Aston Villa and Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.Gabriel, Bailey and Cucurella will be coming with partners Gabrielle Figueiredo, Stephanie Hope and Claudia Rodriguez.And the new season promises some major drama and intrigue following the release of its first trailer.Read More on FootballCucurella is seen breaking down in tears next to Claudia as he tells the camera, “We need to learn a lot”.And Al-Ahli star Mahrez’s wife Taylor is seen getting breast reduction surgery in Istanbul while he’s away.The Wags are taking centre stage as they discuss their ambitions on camera.Some of them are also seen taking luxurious trips to glitzy destinations, such as Marbella.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe second season is covering the summer season as clips show Spanish fans celebrating Euro 2024.Cucurella was part of the Spain team that won the European title in Germany.Dramatic moment Prem ace Jorginho’s fiancee confronts woman in late-night doorstep showdown over Arsenal starThe Furia Roja did so by beating England 2-1 in the final in Gareth Southgate’s last match in charge of the Three Lions.Cucurella teams up with partner Claudia in the reality TV seriesCredit: Amazon PrimeArsenal ace Jorginho and Cat Harding return to the showCredit: Amazon PrimeMahrez and Taylor are also a returning couple in the showCredit: Amazon PrimeAston Villa star Leon Bailey is coming to the show with Stephanie HopeCredit: Amazon PrimeArsenal ace Gabriel Magalhaes will also debut with Gabrielle FigueiredoCredit: Amazon Prime More