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      Rio Ferdinand racially abused for second time in 24 hours as Man Utd hero told to ‘eat a banana’ in vile taunt

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      RIO FERDINAND has been racially abused for the second time in less than 24 hours.The Manchester United legend was subjected to monkey chants from a Wolves fan at Molineux on Sunday.
      Rio Ferdinand has been subjected to a fresh vile taunt onlineCredit: PA
      BT’s anti-hate campaign called out one account’s disgusting tweet on Monday
      The supporter was thrown out, arrested and Wolves promised to ban the fan for life if found guilty.
      Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: “The last couple of weeks, it’s been unreal to see fans back.
      “However to the Wolves fan who has just been thrown out for doing a monkey chant at me, you need to be dismissed from football and educated.
      “Come meet me and I will help you understand what it feels like to be racially abused!”
      But Ferdinand received further abuse online when Twitter user @AageBjerre told the former England defender and now BT Sport pundit to ‘Eat a banana’ followed by three emojis of the fruit.
      BT’s campaign against online hate and abuse, Draw The Line, tweeted in response to the post: “Here at BT, we’re committed to making our online community a safe and respectful place for all.

      “We Draw The Line at racism and we will continue to report accounts to Twitter. #drawtheline.”
      Countless figures within the game have been targeted in an alarming spate of hateful attacks.
      Earlier this month, clubs, players, fans and more took part in a social media boycott to encourage platforms to do more to stamp out abuse.
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      Premier League confirm new £5.1BILLION TV deal which continues Sky, BT, Amazon and BBC agreement for three more years

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs have confirmed agreement on a new £5.1billion TV deal.The deal to ‘rollover’ the current contracts with Sky, BT, Amazon Prime and the BBC for a further three seasons was confirmed ‘unanimously’ at a virtual meeting of the 20 clubs on Wednesday.
      The Premier League have agreed a new three-year £5.1BILLION TV dealCredit: Getty
      But as a condition to get Government approval to bypass the normal bidding process, the clubs agreed to give up £100million between them over the next four years – with the money spread throughout the football pyramid.
      Explaining the deal, which comes into effect from the end of next season, a Prem spokesman said: “This agreement is based on the renewals safeguarding the world-leading levels of financial support committed to the football community through solidarity, youth development and wider community and good causes contributions.
      “The UK renewals for the next broadcast cycle – from seasons 2022-23 to 2024-25 – will be concluded at the same overall value as the current arrangements between the Premier League and its broadcast partners.
      “As part of the Premier League’s developing strategic plan, the renewals will provide financial certainty to clubs throughout professional football as a result of maintaining current levels of support and enables the League to commit to increased funding.
      “This will give security and continuity throughout the pyramid until at least 2025.
      “Pre-pandemic, the Premier League budgeted to commit £1.5bn to the pyramid over a three-year period, more than any other sporting organisation provides to its community.
      “That commitment will be maintained during the next rights cycle and will be supplemented by an additional £100m of funding.
      “This additional £100m will be provided over the next four years only, and will extend support to areas of the football community particularly vulnerable to the impacts of Covid-19.
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      “The additional funding will be available to more than 1,000 clubs in the National League system, women’s and girls’ football, EFL League One and League Two clubs and the Football Foundation.
      “It will also support a number of football-wide projects, which will include the Premier League’s work looking at head injuries in football, anti-discrimination and fan groups who receive funding from the Premier League.”
      The deal means Sky will retain the lion’s share of live matches with 128 matches, BT showing 52 and Amazon Prime 20.
      But in a slight tweak, BT announced that, in European weeks it would move its Saturday lunchtime game to 7:45pm if the match featured a team that had played Champions League football the previous Wednesday.
      Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all complained bitterly about being forced into lunchtime action after Euro matches this season.
      ‘SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON FOOTBALL’
      Prem chief executive Richard Masters said: “The Premier League would like to express our gratitude to our broadcast partners for their continued commitment to the Premier League and support for the football pyramid.
      “We are hugely appreciative of the Government agreeing in principle to allow this arrangement and for their continued support for the Premier League and the English game.
      “Covid-19 has had a significant impact on football, and renewals with our UK broadcast partners will reduce uncertainty, generate stability and promote confidence within the football pyramid.
      “We know that, once concluded, this will have a positive impact on the wider industry, jobs and tax revenues and will enable us to maintain and increase our existing solidarity and community financial commitments to the football pyramid for the next four years, even though we are yet to understand the full impact of the pandemic.
      “It comes at an important time and will enable us to plan ahead with increased certainty against a more stable economic backdrop.”
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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury date, Taylor vs Ramirez, Mayweather fight

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua lacing up their gloves.Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 May 22 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez (12 rounds – super-lightweight, WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, The Ring titles)
      Jose Zepeda vs Han Lundy (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Elvis Rodriguez vs Kenneth Sims Jr (8 rounds, – super-lightweight)
      Robeisy Ramirez vs Juan Tapia (8 rounds – featherweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 May 29 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Devin Haney vs Jorge Linares (12 rounds – lightweight, WBC title)
      Reshat Mati vs TBA (8 rounds – welterweight)
      Khalil Coe vs TBA (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 May 29 – 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      Nordine Oubaali vs Nonito Donaire (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBC title)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 5 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Daniel Dubois vs Bogdan Dinu (12 rounds – heavyweights)

      📺 Fanmio PPV (UK) – Showtime PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 June 6 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul (8 rounds – exhibition fight)
      Badou Jack vs Jean Pascal (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Jarrett Hurd vs Luis Arias (10 rounds – middleweight)

      📺 Fite TV (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 12 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Shakur Stevenson vs Jeremiah Nakathila (12 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Edgar Berlanga vs TBC (10 rounds – super-middleweight)

      📺 Triller PPV (US) – Fite TV PPV (UK) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, WBC Franchise, WBA, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)
      Evander Holyfield vs Kevin McBride (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas

      Jermall Charlo vs Juan Macias Montiel (12 rounds – middleweight, WBC title)
      Isaac Cruz vs Francisco Vargas (10 rounds – lightweight)

      📺 ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Naoya Inoue vs Michael Dasmarinas (12 rounds – bantamweight, IBF & WBA titles)

      📺 Showtime PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 June 26, Venue: TBC

      Gervonta Davis vs Mario Barrios (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Erickson Lubin vs Jeison Rosario (12 rounds – super-welterweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 July 3, Venue: TBC

      Chris Colbert vs Yuriorkis Gamboa (12 rounds – super-featherweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      July 17, Venue: TBC

      Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castano (12 rounds, super-welterweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)

      📺 Broadcaster TBC 📺
      🗓 August – Venue: TBC

      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, The Ring & Lineal titles)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 August 14, Venue: TBC

      John Riel Casimero vs Guillermo Rigondeaux (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 August 28, Venue: TBC

      David Benavidez vs Jose Uzcategui (12 rounds – super-middleweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 September 11, Venue: TBC

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs TBA (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO title)

      Anthony Joshua is likely to fight Tyson Fury on August 14 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA
      Results
      🗓 May 8 – 🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas

      Canelo Alvarez def. Billy Joe Saunders TKO8 (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring titles)
      Elwin Soto def. Katsunari Takayama TKO9 (12 rounds – light-flyweight, WBO title)
      Souleymane Cissokho def. Kieron Conway SD12 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Frank Sanchez def. Nagy Aguilera TD6 (10 rounds -heavyweight)

      🗓 May 1 – 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Andy Ruiz Jr def. Chris Arreola UD12 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Sebastian Fundora def. Jorge Cota TKO4 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 May 1 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Joseph Parker def. Derek Chisora SD12 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Katie Taylor def. Tasha Jonas UD12 (10 rounds – lightweight, undisputed world titles)
      Dimitry Bivol def. Craig Richards UD12 (12 rounds – light heavyweight, WBA title)
      Chris Eubank Jr def. Marcus Morrison UD10 (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Jovanni Straffon def. James Tennyson KO1 (12 rounds lightweight)

      🗓 April 30 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Sunny Edwards def. Moruti Mthalane UD12 (12 rounds – flyweight, IBF title)
      Michael Conlan def. Ionut Baluta MD12 (12 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 April 24 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Felix Cash def. Denzel Bentley TKO3 (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Callum Johnson def. Emil Markic KO2 (10 rounds – light heavyweight)
      David Adeleye def. Kamil Sokolowski UD6 (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Demetrius Andrade def. Liam Williams (12 rounds – middleweight, WBO title) UD12
      Carlos Gongora def. Christopher Pearson (12 rounds – super-middleweight, IBO title) TKO8

      Credit: Reuters
      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jake Paul def. Ben Askren KO1 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Regis Prograis def. Ivan Redkach TD6 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Joe Fournier def. Reykon RTD2 (6 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir UD6 (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Uncasville, Connecticut

      Jaron Ennis def. Sergey Lipinets KO6 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Eimantas Stanionis def. Thomas Dulorme UD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Tulsa, Oklahoma

      Joe Smith Jr def. Maxim Vlasov MD12 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBO title)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Conor Benn def. Samuel Vargas TKO1 (10 rounds – welterweights)
      Shannon Courtenay def. Ebanie Bridges UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Savannah Marshall def. Maria Lindberg KO3 (10 rounds – super-middleweight, WBO title)
      Kash Farooq def. Alexander Espinoza UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      John Hedges def. Milan Dvorak UD4 (4 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Nick Campbell def. Peter Frohlich TKO2 (4 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 3, 🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE

      Jamel Herring def. Carl Frampton TKO6 (12 rounds – super-featherweight, WBO title)

      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇮 Gibraltar

      Dillian Whyte def. Alexander Povetkin TKO4 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Ted Cheeseman def. James Metcalf KO11 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Fabio Wardley def. Eric Molina KO6 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton def. Jesus Ruiz UD4 (4 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Youssef Khoumari def. Kane Baker TKO5 (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Chris Kongo UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Nick Webb def. Eric Pfeifer (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Lennox Clarke def. Willy Hutchinson TKO5 (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Nathan Gorman def. Pavel Sour TKO2 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 26 – 🇬🇧 London, England

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      Man Utd vs Leicester: Live stream FREE, kick-off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Premier League match

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will play the second game of their marathon Premier League run when they welcome Champions League-chasing Leicester.A ring of steel has been erected around Old Trafford as security was ramped up after the mass protests before the game against Liverpool, which was later postponed.
      Mason Greenwood has scored seven goals in his last 10 games for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho have struck up a red hot striking partnershipCredit: PA
      United are virtually assured of Champions League football next season, while the Foxes need those crucial points in a bid to see off West Ham in the top four race.
      When is Man Utd vs Leicester City and what time is kick-off?

      Manchester United host Leicester on Tuesday May 11.
      Kick-off is at 6pm.
      Old Trafford will host the match but there will be no fans present with supporter restrictions set to be lifted in the next few weeks.

      What TV channel is the match on and can I live stream it?
      Manchester United vs Leicester City is being broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      You can stream the match on the BT Sport website and the BT Sport app.
      Can I watch BT Sport for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      What is the team news?
      United captain Harry Maguire is unlikely to play against his former club after the defender picked up a nasty-looking leg injury against Aston Villa.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is waiting on results from a scan on the centre-back’s lower leg and England fans will be praying the injury is not severe.
      Daniel James and Anthony Martial are still injured after missing the last few games and Phil Jones is injured long term.
      Harvey Barnes and James Justin are out for Leicester.
      Former Old Trafford defender Jonny Evans is still questionable after missing the 4-2 defeat to Newcastle. More

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      Gary Neville forms ‘pundit army’ including Sky Sports AND BT Sport analysts to counter threat of new breakaway league

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      GARY NEVILLE has formed a ‘pundits army’ WhatsApp group in the aftermath of the failed European Super League, according to reports.The Manchester United legend played a prominent role in publicly fighting the ESL during its short-lived launch.
      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have been passionate voices against the ESL in recent weeksCredit: Sky Sports
      BT Sport regulars are believed to be in the chatCredit: Getty
      And he is equally passionate about staving off future potential coups from greedy owners.
      Neville, 46, is a key figure in Sky Sports’ football coverage.
      But, for the good of the game, he is stepping across broadcasting lines to unify with BT Sport pundits.
      The former England star has created a WhatsApp group, featuring some of the biggest names in UK punditry.
      Alongside his fellow Sky Sports stalwart Jamie Carragher, Neville has introduced the likes of Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Steve McManaman and Jake Humphrey from BT to the chat.
      According to the Mail, these pundits recognise that they can play a huge part in protecting the values that fans hold dearest in the game.
      And their roles at rival broadcasters doesn’t have to separate them on football’s biggest topics.
      The aim is to be able to present a single, unified voice on the biggest threats to the English game – including a future further ESL attempt.

      Gary Lineker is also in the WhatsApp groupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Pundits have already communicated via the chat, and another call between the them is set to take place today.
      After the Super League’s ‘launch’ just over a fortnight ago, Neville and Carragher led the public charge against it, with an impassioned Monday Night Football appearance the following day.
      Chelsea fans then produced large scale protests 48 hours later, before the whole project came crashing down.
      Further fan unrest has followed since, as supporters of the ‘Big Six’ show their fury towards owners that threatened to rip them away from English football.
      Arsenal fans rallied against already unpopular owner Stan Kroenke, with protests prior to their 1-0 defeat to Everton.
      And Manchester United fans dramatically followed suit on Sunday, having their match with Liverpool postponed after thousands gathered outside Old Trafford – with some even making their way inside the stadium.
      Neville emphatically backed the fans on the matter, defending their right to take a stand and returning a protester’s fist bump at the Theatre of Dreams.

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      ITV in talks to buy BT Sport in bid to make Premier League and Champions League FREE for viewers

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      ITV are reportedly preparing a bid to bring top flight English football back to free-to-air TV as they contemplate buying a stake in BT Sport.It was revealed earlier this week that BT Sport was being put up for sale.
      ITV could return Premier League football to free-to-air televisionCredit: PA
      The Champions League could also find itself back on free-to-air TV in the UKCredit: Reuters
      And streaming platforms Amazon, Disney and DAZN were all touted as potential buyers for the TV network in a deal that would be worth billions.
      But according to The Telegraph, ITV have now emerged as another possible buyer.
      Both ITV and BT Sport have attempted to diversify in recent times, with ITV a partner in YouView and BT considering investing in ITV’s streaming service BritBox.
      BT Sport is believed to be worth around £2billion.
      According to insiders, ITV acquiring BT Sport would mean some Premier League and Champions League will be shown on free-to-air.
      The network has held the Champions League rights since 2015 when they paid the best part of £900m for the competition.
      Before then the rights were shared between ITV and Sky Sports.
      It is thought that while ITV lacks the financial power of other buyers, it could still be able to afford BT Sport in a post-pandemic climate.

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      This is because pay-TV has struggled since the coronavirus outbreak began.
      In addition, the competitions being on terrestrial TV will mean a larger audience and provide increased advertising sales.
      Talks are said to be underway but there is no known date when a deal could be struck.
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      ITV in talks to buy BT Sport in bid to make Premier League and Champions League football FREE to watch

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      ITV are preparing a bid to bring top flight English football back to free-to-air TV as they contemplate buying a stake in BT Sport, according to reports.It was revealed earlier this week that BT Sport was being put up for sale.
      ITV could return Premier League football to free-to-air televisionCredit: PA
      The Champions League could also find itself back on free-to-air TV in the UKCredit: Reuters
      And streaming platforms Amazon, Disney and DAZN were all touted as potential buyers for the TV network in a deal that would be worth billions.
      But according to The Telegraph, ITV have now emerged as another possible buyer.
      Both ITV and BT Sport have attempted to diversify in recent times, with ITV a partner in YouView and BT considering investing in ITV’s streaming service BritBox.
      BT Sport is believed to be worth around £2billion.
      According to insiders, ITV acquiring BT Sport would mean some Premier League and Champions League will be shown on free-to-air.
      The network has held the Champions League rights since 2015 when they paid the best part of £900m for the competition.
      Before then the rights were shared between ITV and Sky Sports.
      It is thought that while ITV lacks the financial power of other buyers, it could still be able to afford BT Sport in a post-pandemic climate.

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      This is because pay-TV has struggled since the coronavirus outbreak began.
      In addition, the competitions being on terrestrial TV will mean a larger audience and provide increased advertising sales.
      Talks are said to be underway but there is no known date when a deal could be struck.
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      Man Utd boss Solskjaer says it’s ‘easy’ to make decisions in studio over Scholes & Hargreaves comments

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER rapped “it’s easy” to make decisions in a studio – after Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves wanted Manchester United to make changes before they went goal crazy.United fought from 2-1 down to beat Roma 6-2 in the Europa League semi first leg as attacking midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba gelled.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was rewarded for his bold midfield selection, with Paul Pogba notching a late headed goal in a 6-2 comeback win over RomaCredit: PA
      Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes showed they can play together just behind frontman Edinson Cavani, with Marcus Rashford out wideCredit: Getty
      But ex-Old Trafford and England midfielders Scholes and Hargreaves had called for United to reshuffle in the centre when they trailed at the break.
      Instead, Fernandes and Edinson Cavani completed doubles, while Pogba and sub Mason Greenwood struck late on to surely make the return leg in Italy a formality.
      Solskjaer told BT Sport: “It’s easy up there thinking who should play… but who should not play?
      “That’s a very good team, it worked really good against Tottenham [3-1 away win on April 11].  
      “Maybe those two should try to leave players out and pick a team with balance.
      “We know we have got creative players who can create big moments. 

      “Paul Pogba’s position today was very good in that position, he’s allowed some freedom. He’s got the foundation behind him.”
      And Solskjaer believes the only real change between this romp and recent displays was United’s finishing.
      He said: “Mason Greenwood should be disappointed not to be playing but it’s about balance.   
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       “The diference today is we took most of our chances.
       “The character showed that they came back and didn’t lose their heads… we didn’t look great but we got ourselves together. 
      “The two goals [conceded] are junior, schoolboy errors that shouldn’t happen at this level.”  
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