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      DAZN target Premier League rights to rival Amazon and increase foothold in UK after launching with big boxing fights

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      DAZN are ready to target Premier League rights after launching in the UK. The streaming platform have focused on big boxing fights but are set to rival Amazon in a bid to secure football coverage.
      DAZN want to move into streaming Premier League footballCredit: AP
      Canelo Alvarez is one of the marquee boxers covered by DAZNCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      New chairman Kevin Mayer told CNBC: “To have staying power, you need to deliver the sports that matter to consumers no matter where they are. And those are the local sports.
      “So in the UK, the English Premier League and maybe some cricket and maybe some rugby.
      “In Germany, it’s Bundesliga, which is their equivalent of the EPL. In Japan, it’s baseball.
      “So you have to get those local rights in those countries. And that’s how you can make a real service take hold.”
      DAZN launched in the UK in December with Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Callum Smith showcasing the streaming service.
      But the platform, which is owned by billionaire Len Blavatnik, want to expand into Premier League football and are set to provide competition to Amazon.
      In 2019, Amazon started broadcasting matches after agreeing a three-year deal.
      The £90million package gives them 20 matches a season, spread over two rounds, but Amazon have shown additional matches due to the pandemic stopping fans from attending.
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      The auction for UK broadcasting rights for the 2022-25 seasons starts later this year and DAZN are expected to bid for coverage.
      Mayer said: “Yeah, I think we are positioned to do it. We have the capital to do it, and Len Blavatnik is committed to it. And it’s going to work.
      “It’s a flywheel that happens. Once it starts spinning, you can create momentum.”
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
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      BT Sport plays West Ham’s ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’ chant during Arsenal’s win at Leicester leaving fans baffled

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      FANS were left baffled during Arsenal’s victory over Leicester… as BT Sport started pumping in West Ham chants.
      With the away side in firm control during the second half, viewers may have expected to hear a round or two of ‘Ooh to be a Gooner’.

      Arsenal beat Leicester 3-1 at the King PowerCredit: AFP

      West Ham are always greeted by bubbles at home gamesCredit: Rex Features

      But they didn’t even muster a drone of ‘Arsenal, Arsenal’.
      Instead, fans were treated to a round of the famous West Ham anthem ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’.
      The tune has been a Hammers song for decades, and may well have been appropriate when Michail Antonio equalised against Manchester City yesterday on BT.
      But its appearance during today’s King Power Stadium coverage was bizarre.

      The sound operator also managed to fit in another Hammers chant, ‘My Name Is Ludo Miklosko’, after their popular nineties goalkeeper.
      And fans on social media were quick to notice.
      One wrote: “Whoever is doing the crowd noise for BT for the Arsenal Leicester game is defo a West Ham fan playing bubbles and our song for Ludo”.
      While another joked: “BT Sport producer playing West Ham away fan noise as can’t find anything in the Arsenal archives! Just heard Bubbles…”

      West Ham fans enjoyed the bizarre gaffe

      The mistake brightened things up for happy Hammers online
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      And a third quipped: “Great win and a special mention to BT sport for the West Ham soundtrack in the second half. Elite coverage”.
      Another Hammer seemed to enjoy the presentation: “BT Sport have acknowledged that this is the preferred result for West Ham by pressing the “Crowd Noise: I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles” button.”
      And a fellow West Ham fan agreed: “Good to hear BT sport playing bubbles from the West Ham fans in their fake noise”.
      Arsenal capped off a great week of comebacks by overcoming the Foxes from a goal down in the East Midlands.
      Youri Tielemans had given Leicester an early lead, before goals from David Luiz, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe saw Arsenal grab all three points.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

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      FA Cup fifth-round games on TV this week: Man Utd clash with West Ham, Barnsley vs Chelsea FREE with all games televised

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      FANS will be able to watch three FA Cup games for free in next month’s fifth round including Manchester United versus West Ham.
      The television schedule for the last-16 has been announced with BBC and BT Sport sharing the fixtures.

      With the fifth round taking place in midweek, the first game kicks off on Tuesday, February 9 at 5.30pm.
      Burnley host Bournemouth on BT Sport 1 before United face West Ham at Old Trafford.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s quest for a first trophy from the Red Devils dugout continues at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
      BT have scheduled in a triple header for Wednesday February 10 starting with Swansea versus Manchester City.

      The 5.30pm kick-off will be shown on BT Sport 1 with Everton and Tottenham facing off on the same channel at 8.15pm.
      In between, Leicester’s game with Brighton will start at 7.30pm on BT Sport 2.
      And a busy evening of cup football also sees Sheffield United host Bristol City at 7.30pm in a game shown online only, on BBC iPlayer.
      Thursday February 11 rounds off the action with BT Sport 1 showing Wolves versus Southampton at 5.30pm.

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      Manchester United host West Ham having beaten the Hammers earlier this seasonCredit: Getty – Pool

      Barnsley are out to inflict another famous FA Cup defeat on ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      At 8pm, Barnsley host Chelsea aiming to emulate their famous 2008 win over the Premier League side at Oakwell.
      BBC are scheduled to show the game on BBC One and via the iPlayer service.
      The victors will look forward to the quarter-finals taking place on the weekend of March 20.

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      Man Utd clash with West Ham and Chelsea at Barnsley to be shown FREE on BBC as FA Cup fifth round TV matches announced

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      FANS will be able to watch three FA Cup games for free in next month’s fifth round including Manchester United versus West Ham.
      The television schedule for the last-16 has been announced with BBC and BT Sport sharing the fixtures.

      With the fifth round taking place in midweek, the first game kicks off on Tuesday, February 11 at 5.30pm.
      Burnley host Bournemouth on BT Sport 1 before United face West Ham at Old Trafford.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s quest for a first trophy from the Red Devils dugout continues at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
      BT have scheduled in a triple header for Wednesday February 12 starting with Swansea versus Manchester City.

      The 5.30pm kick-off will be shown on BT Sport 1 with Everton and Tottenham facing off on the same channel at 8.15pm.
      In between, Leicester’s game with Brighton will start at 7.30pm on BT Sport 2.
      And a busy evening of cup football also sees Sheffield United host Bristol City at 7.30pm in a game shown online only, on BBC iPlayer.
      Thursday February 12 rounds off the action with BT Sport 1 showing Wolves versus Southampton at 5.30pm.

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      Manchester United host West Ham having beaten the Hammers earlier this seasonCredit: Getty – Pool

      Barnsley are out to inflict another famous FA Cup defeat on ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      At 8pm, Barnsley host Chelsea aiming to emulate their famous 2008 win over the Premier League side at Oakwell.
      BBC are scheduled to show the game on BBC One and via the iPlayer service.
      The victors will look forward to the quarter-finals taking place on the weekend of March 20.

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      ‘Cursed’ Rio Ferdinand mocked after Man Utd icon’s ‘top of the league’ claim backfires after Sheffield United loss

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are pleading with Rio Ferdinand to ‘stop jinxing’ his old team’s title bid.
      Sheffield United inflicted a shock 2-1 defeat on the Red Devils on Wednesday night.

      Rio Ferdinand was teased for once again ‘jinxing’ Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been knocked off top spotCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The result came after Ferdinand had shared a tweet showing his satisfaction at seeing United sit top of the table earlier in the week.
      Many fans have noticed the ex-defender’s tendency to display his joy at his former club’s success… just as their form crumbles.
      Ferdinand’s now-infamous ‘Ole’s at the wheel’ comment after the win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2018-19 Champions League is often brought up, with the Norwegian still yet to win a trophy as United manager.
      And the 42-year-old tweeted a photograph of himself looking pensive on Tuesday evening, with the caption: “Is that the Premier League table there?”

      Later that night, Manchester City leapfrogged their neighbours with a crushing 5-0 win over West Brom.
      United then fluffed their lines as goals from Kean Bryan and Oli Burke secured a stunning win at Old Trafford for bottom club Sheffield United.
      Ferdinand’s followers were left chuckling and jokingly telling him to ‘delete his account’ after the defeat.
      Twitter user Kirsty wrote online: “Can you just tweet after the season ends?”

      Another follower tweeted: “I hate you man stop jinxing.”
      Alex added: “Jesus Rio just stop haha, save being cocky till May!”
      And one fan remarked: “Rio, whatever you’re about to say, don’t say it, don’t say anything, please, we will wheel you out in May to be as shameless as you want if we actually manage to win this thing, but until then just, don’t, y’know, don’t jinx it.”
      The Old Trafford legend tweeted that the result was ‘just a blip’ but was less kind towards his old side when analysing the game for BT Sport.
      He said: “They didn’t have that zip about them.
      “From minute one, really, there wasn’t that cut and thrust we’ve seen from United.

      “Credit Sheffield United, Chris Wilder set them up very well, but United didn’t ask the questions.
      “Bruno Fernandes, who they’ve relied on so heavily in recent weeks, months, didn’t get it going today. Paul Pogba the same.
      “If anybody was starting to get carried away at Old Trafford, with the position that they’re on, it was a reality check.
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      “I think recently Man Utd, in terms of reaction, have been brilliant but tonight it seemed to come crumbling down.
      “[Marcus] Rashford and [Anthony] Martial were invisible, didn’t get on the end of anything, didn’t create anything.
      “Last week Liverpool, tremendous performance. Bottom of the league Sheffield United. Dour, lifeless at times. The inconsistencies, they don’t win you the league.”
      ⚽ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news from Old Trafford

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      Inter 2 AC Milan 1 LIVE REACTION: Eriksen nets dramatic late winner after Ibrahimovic and Lukaku clash in fiery derby

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      INTER are through to the Coppa Italia semi-finals after a dramatic and bad-tempered derby with AC Milan.
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      Follow ALL the latest reaction with our live blog below…

      THANKS FOR JOINING US
      That’s all from us tonight as Inter left it late to defeat their oldest rivals and progress to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.
      Christian Eriksen’s 98th minute free kick saw the Nerazzuri come from behind after Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring before half time and Romelu Lukaku equalised from the spot.
      Next up for Antonio Conte’s side is a home clash with Benevento on Saturday in Serie A, before the Coppa Italia semi-final a week tomorrow.
      The Nerazzuri will discover their opponents for that game tomorrow evening.
      AC Milan meanwhile are also next in action on Saturday as they travel to Bologna looking to extend their lead at the top of Serie A.
      That’s all for now though.
      Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.

      MATCH REPORT
      Plenty to talk about from tonight’s clash is an understatement.
      There were goals, altercations, a sending off, a VAR awarded penalty, a referee substitution, ten added minutes AND a 98th minute winner.
      CLICK HERE TO READ OUR MATCH REPORT

      FULL TIME SCENES
      The Inter Milan players celebrate in front of the empty San Siro stands at full time.

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      STEFANO SPEAKS
      AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli said this to RAI Sport at full time:
      “It’s disappointing that we went out, because we cared about this competition.
      “The performance shows we are a strong team who can hold out well, but going a man down made it much more difficult.”
      On the altercation between Lukaku and Ibrahimovic:
      “The situation was an influence, as the first yellow card then led to the second. They are two giants, they said something to each other, I don’t know what. It happens, we have to look forward.
      “What didn’t work was that down to 10 men, it was much more complicated, and we were naïve with the foul to give away the penalty.
      “However, I leave this defeat feeling much more positive and confident about our future than I was after the Atalanta game.
      “It was a very balanced match, the only difference was having a man down. If it was 11 against 11, it was open to any result and we were 1-0 up.”

      98TH MINUTE WINNER
      Here’s a look at Christian Eriksen’s late winner.

      Christian Eriksen steps up when it matters most for Inter! A wonderful free-kick deep in Coppa Italia stoppage time…What a moment to send his team through to the semi-finals at their rivals’ expense! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/3M7V8CqnGM
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 26, 2021

      GAME RECAP
      So Inter win the Milan Derby to progress to the Semi-Finals of the Coppa Italia.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring for AC Milan in the first half before he and Romelu Lukaku were booked for an altercation on the stroke of half time.
      Ibrahimovic was then sent off after a second booking for a trip on Kolorov.
      Romelu Lukaku scored from the spot to level the scores after referee Paulo Valeri consulted the pitchside monitor to award Inter a penalty for a foul on Nico Barella.
      Referee Valeri then had to be substituted after picking up an injury, with the game being delayed for almost ten minutes as the fourth offical took on the refereeing duties
      Christian Eriksen then came off the bench to curl a free kick into the top corner in the 98th minute to send Inter through to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

      NICO’S THOUGHTS
      These are the full time thoughts of Nico Barella:
      “Milan are a strong side, but we proved that we are at their level.
      “In fact, we proved that we are stronger. We hope to continue like this.
      “It’s an open race for the Scudetto, they are strong, but we want to beat everyone.”
      Does Barella know that this was actually a Coppa Italia game?

      MATCH WINNER
      Christian Eriksen celebrates netting the winning goal in the 98th minute of the game.
      He hasn’t had the easiest times in Milan since his switch from Spurs last January, but his winning free kick showed the quality he still has.
      What a game, and what a way to end it.

      Credit: Reuters

      Credit: Reuters

      PEEEEEEP! THAT’S FULL TIME!
      A CRAZY GAME COMES TO AN END!
      INTER 2-1 AC MILAN!
      INTER ARE THROUGH TO THE COPPA ITALIA SEMI-FINALS!

      INTER 2-1 AC MILAN
      100. into the 100th minute now and AC Milan win a free kick on the halfway line after a poor challenge from Hakimi who is booked.
      Tatarusanu launches it long towards the box but there’s not enough on it and Inter clear.
      That should be that.

      INTER 2-1 AC MILAN
      98. What an unbelievable game we’ve witnessed at the San Siro.
      Christian Eriksen, an 88th minute substitution, curls the free kick over the wall and into the top corner with Tatarusanu rooted to the spot.
      That should be game over.

      GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLL!
      INCREDIBLE!
      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN SCORES FROM THE FREE KICK!
      INTER LEAD IN THE 97TH MINUTE!

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      97. Inter free kick.
      It’s only twenty yards out as Martinez goes down, and Christian Eriksen stands over it.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      96. Eriksen tries his luck from the edge of the box but his effort is blocked.
      This is real backs against the wall stuff for AC Milan.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      94. Young tries to get straight into the action.
      He collects the ball on the left wing and cuts the ball back on to his right foot.
      He curls a cross into the box but it’s past the far post and Hakimi can’t keep it in.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      93. Ashley Young has entered the fray for Inter, replacing Kolorov.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      91. CHANCE!
      Another sight of goal from Lukaku but he drags his effort past the back post.
      Serious pressure from Inter now, and AC Milan still have nine minutes to hold out.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      90. TEN minutes of added time are signalled.
      Yes you read that right, TEN minutes of added time.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      90. WHAT A SAVE!
      TATARUSANU TO THE RESCUE AGAIN!
      HE FLINGS OUT A LEFT ARM TO DENY LUKAKU FROM SIX YARDS!

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      89. HUGE CHANCE!
      That should be 2-1 Inter!
      Martinez is released in behind Romagnoli who is caught out for the first time.
      He bears down on goal, one on one with Tatarusanu, but fires straight at the goalkeeper.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      88. Inter substitution.
      Brozovic is being replaced by Eriksen.

      EQUALISER
      Here’s Romelu Lukaku’s equaliser from the spot that JUST about crept in.

      “And now he gets his own back!”Romelu Lukaku converts from the penalty spot to equalise for Inter after Zlatan’s first-half opener…Never in doubt ❄️ pic.twitter.com/6yHsNm4WSi
      — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 26, 2021

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      86. Vidal is tripped by Dalot on the halfway line and concedes a free kick.
      Four minutes are left of the ninety but there could be up to ten minutes stoppage time.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      85. AC Milan substitutions.
      Castillejo and Krunic are on for Leao and Saelemaekers.

      INTER 1-1 AC MILAN
      83. Good save!
      Tatarusanu is called into action again, this time diving to his right to smother an effort from Hakimi from the edge of the box.

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      Inter vs AC Milan: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Coppa Italia quarter-final tie

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      IT’S a Milan Derby in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals as Inter hostrivals AC Milan at the San Siro.
      Antonio Conte’s Nerazzurri will look to pile on the misery for their rivals, after the Rossoneri went down 3-0 to Atalanta in Serie A.

      Alexis Sanchez is set to face AC Milan in the Coppa ItaliaCredit: EPA

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be one of the superstars on show at the San SiroCredit: Reuters

      And with the two teams just two points apart in the Scudetto chase, it’s time to go toe to toe in the domestic cup.
      When is Inter Milan vs AC Milan and what time is kick-off?
      This Coppa Italia quarter-final match takes place on Tuesday, January 26 – TONIGHT.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT.
      Inter Milan have won 82 of these clashes in their history, with AC Milan taking victory on 77 occasions.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan on?
      How can I watch 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 £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.

      What is the team news?
      Inter Milan are without Danilo D’Ambrosio and Matias Vecino, who both have knee injuries.
      AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli will be unable to call on midfielder Ismael Bennacer, winger Hakan Calhanoglu, young defender Matteo Gabbia and fellow youngster Pierre Kalulu, all of whom are injured.
      What are the odds?
      Inter – EVENS

      AC Milan – 11/5
      Draw – 12/5
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      Inter Milan vs Inter Milan: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news and odds for Coppa Italia quarter-final derby tie

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      IT’S a Milan Derby in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals as Inter take on rivals AC Milan at the San Siro.
      Antonio Conte’s Nerazzurri will look to continue their rivals’ wobble in the league season, after the Rossoneri went down 3-0 to Atalanta in Serie A.

      Alexis Sanchez is set to face AC Milan in the Coppa ItaliaCredit: EPA

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be one of the superstars on show at the San SiroCredit: Reuters

      And with the two teams just two points apart in the Scudetto chase, it’s time to go toe to toe in the domestic cup.
      When is Inter Milan vs AC Milan and what time is kick-off?
      This Coppa Italia quarter-final match takes place on Tuesday, January 26.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT.
      Inter Milan have won 82 of these clashes in their history, with AC Milan taking victory on 77 occasions.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch Inter Milan vs AC Milan on?
      How can I watch for free?
      EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

      What is the team news?
      Inter Milan are without Danilo D’Ambrosio and Matias Vecino, who both have knee injuries.
      AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli will be unable to call on midfielder Ismael Bennacer, winger Hakan Calhanoglu, young defender Matteo Gabbia and fellow youngster Pierre Kalulu, all of whom are injured.
      What are the odds?
      Inter – EVENS

      AC Milan – 11/5
      Draw – 12/5
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication More