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      Robin Van Persie’s shocked reaction to Man Utd crowd chanting his name at Old Trafford before Barcelona clash

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      ROBIN VAN PERSIE cracked a surprised smile as he reacted to Manchester United fans chanting his name at Old Trafford. The former striker joined BT Sport as a pundit for the night as he cast his eye over the Red Devils’ second-leg Europa League win against Barcelona.
      Robin van Persie had been listening intently to Paul Scholes’ punditry before he heard the chantingCredit: BT Sport
      The pundits all lost attention as van Persie broke into a smile at his name being sungCredit: BT Sport
      He was joined by BT regulars Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves.
      As the trio built-up to kick-off, United fans could be heard chanting the name of the Dutch forward, who played for the club between 2012 and 2015.
      Once the singing reached his ears, Van Persie broke out into a surprised smile and glanced towards the crowd.
      Fans loved the warm moment.
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      One said: “Makes me happy, makes me smile.”
      While another joked that Van Persie had “erased” his Arsenal career, with the star spending eight years at the Emirates before heading to United.
      Despite his relatively short stay at Old Trafford, Van Persie quickly became a fan favourite.
      Sir Alex Ferguson raided rivals Arsenal for their top star late in the window as he looked to respond to the crushing, infamous title loss at the end of the 2011-12 season when Sergio Aguero struck.
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      RVP’s immediately gave United a sharper edge and the club took the title back with ease as the Dutchman hit 26 goals.
      With Ferguson retiring, Van Persie could not quite match the same level over his next two seasons but did still reach double figures.
      The star, now 39, visited United training this week and was seen hugging old teammate David De Gea. More

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      Fans stunned after Peter Crouch makes hilarious gaffe discussing Man City ahead of Liverpool’s Real Madrid clash

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      PETER CROUCH had fans stunned after his hilarious gaffe live on air.The ex-England striker, 42, was part of BT Sport’s coverage of Liverpool’s heavyweight showdown with Real Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday night.
      Peter Crouch previewed Liverpool vs Real Madrid pitchside for BT SportCredit: BT Sport
      He dropped an accidental expletive while discussing Manchester CityCredit: BT Sport
      And as the popular pundit discussed reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, he seemed to suffer an unfortunate slip of the tongue.
      Instead of referring to Pep Guardiola’s side as “Man City”, former Liverpool man Crouch accidentally labelled them “Manchester S****y”.
      And unsurprisingly plenty of viewers watching on at home picked up on the funny blunder.
      One said: “Peter Crouch love it you calling Man City Man S****y live on BT Sport at Anfield.”
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      Another wrote: “Crouch just said Manchester S****y 🤣🤣🤣
      And a third added: “Peter Crouch saying Manchester S****y live on BT Sport, get in.”
      Crouchy also got plenty of love for his special corduroy suit brought out for the European night.
      He told presenter Jules Breach: “Well, it’s a big game so the big suit has come out.”
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      And the big-game, pre-match hype was certainly justified with a bonkers clash on the slippery Anfield pitch.
      Darwin Nunez flicked in after just four minutes before Thibaut Courtois’ horror moment gifted Mo Salah a second.
      But Vinicius Junior curled in a superb effort to reduce the deficit for the Champions League holders.
      And then he inadvertently made it 2-2 when Alisson passed straight into the Brazilian’s leg as the ball looped into the open net.
      Eder Militao headed in immediately after half-time before Karim Benzema turned on the style with two goals of his own to record a staggering 5-2 win for Los Blancos. More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge Saudi clash THIS WEEKEND

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      JAKE PAUL’S huge clash with Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair were locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Tommy Fury will fight Jake Paul in a huge clash in Saudi Arabia
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      First, Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer.
      Fury, 8-0, was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      But now Fury and Paul are ready to do battle, and it’s all going down in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia!
      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Paul’s big clash with Fury will take place this weekend on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez (4 rounds – super-lightweight)

      What has been said?
      “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” Fury said.
      “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
      “The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.
      “I am a professional boxer, I have had 8 undefeated bouts, soon to be 9! Jake Paul will regret ever thinking he could take me on. I will put him in his place, the canvas!”
      Paul said: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
      “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.” More

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      Premier League games to be broadcast on NEW channel next season after huge overhaul to BT Sport

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      PREMIER LEAGUE games will reportedly be shown on a new TV channel from next season.It comes after a merger between BT Sport and Eurosport last year, with the former set to change its name.
      Premier League games will be shown on a new channel from next seasonCredit: Reuters
      An announcement of a number of new channels is expected on Tuesday, according to the Daily Mail.
      Streaming site Amazon Prime began broadcasting Prem games in 2019, but it’s ten years since the top-flight was shown on a new TV channel.
      In addition to the Premier League, Champions League matches are also set to be shown on the new channels.
      The new channels will broadcast all of BT Sport and Eurosport’s live sports rights, which also include the Europa League, Olympic Games and Grand Slam tennis, as well as the Prem and Champions League.
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      Warner Brothers Discovery, who own Eurosport, acquired BT Sport last May in a deal reportedly worth £633million.
      The overhaul at BT Sport will see them move to WBD’s studios in Chiswick and Stockley Park from their current Stratford HQ in East London.

      BT Sport have two years left on their contract with the Premier League to broadcast live games.
      But with the likes of Apple TV and DAZN reportedly expected to bid for Prem rights in 2025, they could face a challenge extending that deal.
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      BT Sport have had the rights to show live Prem games since 2013.
      The Mail say around 200 staff members at BT Sport will have to reapply for their jobs, and 50 are facing being made redundant, following the merger.
      But the likes of Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand are under contract with BT Sport until their Prem rights expire in 2025.
      BT Sport currently have five channels, and Eurosport two, but it is unclear how many new channels there will be. More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for massive Saudi clash

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      JAKE PAUL vs Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair have been locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Tommy Fury will fight Jake Paul in a huge clash in Saudi Arabia
      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Six best free bets and sign up offers
      First, Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer.
      Fury, 8-0, was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      But now Fury and Paul are ready to do battle, and it’s all going down in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia!
      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Paul’s big clash with Fury will take place on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard
      The full undercard for Paul vs Fury has yet to be announced.
      But there are two clashes already set to take place, including a world title fight.

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)

      What has been said?
      “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” Fury said.
      “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
      “The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.
      “I am a professional boxer, I have had 8 undefeated bouts, soon to be 9! Jake Paul will regret ever thinking he could take me on. I will put him in his place, the canvas!”
      Paul said: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
      “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.” More

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      Ex-boxing world champ Brit looks unrecognisable with new look as fans compare him to ‘Croatian who never got Prem move’

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      BOXING fans were left stunned after getting a glimpse of Anthony Crolla’s new look.Million Dolla has kept a relatively low profile since retiring from the sport in November 2019, although he’s kept himself busy with punditry gigs.
      Anthony Crolla retired from boxing in November 2019Credit: REX
      The former WBA lightweight champion has kept a relatively low profile since retiringCredit: PA
      Boxing fans were left stunned after seeing Crolla’s new look on BT SportCredit: BT SPORT
      Crolla, 36, shared his expertise during BT Sport’s coverage of David Adeleye’s York Hall clash with Dymtro Bezus on Friday night.
      The proud Manc showcased long and flowing locks along with the goatee he rocked throughout his career.
      And his new look stunned viewers, one of whom tweeted: “Big fan of Anthony Crolla looking like a Croatian centre-half who is forever linked with a Premier League move that never happens.”
      Another said: “Definitely got that Robert Kovac feel to him lol.
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      And another said: “The Russian Gangster Vladamir Crolla.”
      One remarked: “Antoni Cronolizc.”
      Another chimed in: “Looks like Neven Subotic.”
      Crolla couldn’t help but laugh at the comments, writing with laughing emojis: “Great feedback as always.”
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      Former WBA lightweight champion Crolla called time on his career after a controversial decision victory over Frank Urquiaga at the Manchester Arena.
      In an emotional post-fight interview, he said: “I definitely thought I’d done enough [to win], but I know time is up now.
      “I done the best I could. I enjoyed the ring walk, I enjoyed the fight, but that’s it now – I’m past it.
      “I don’t want to hang around and be a steppingstone for fighters coming through.
      “It’s great to go out with a win, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than Manchester.” More

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      Watch inside BT Sport studio during Arsenal’s last-minute win over Aston Villa as Martin Keown goes wild

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      MARTIN KEOWN went wild as Arsenal grabbed a late 4-2 victory at Aston Villa this afternoon.The Gunners twice went behind at Villa Park before snatching all three points in stoppage time.

      Martin Keown danced around the studio in delightCredit: BT Sport
      The ex-defender fist pumped after Emi Martinez’s unfortunate own goalCredit: BT Sport
      Oleksandr Zinchenko’s leveller on the hour mark for the Gunners made it 2-2, before a late twist.
      Leon Bailey hit the woodwork late on, but it would be an unfortunate own goal that decided matters.
      New Arsenal signing Jorginho let fly from the edge of the box in the 93rd minute, cannoning his shot off the crossbar.
      The ball bounced out, before inadvertently striking Emi Martinez on the back of the head and trickling in.
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      Former Arsenal defender Keown was on punditry duty for BT Sport.
      And after the match, the broadcaster revealed the 56-year-old’s reaction as the ball hit the net.
      The replay showed Keown dancing across the studio with his arms aloft.
      He gleefully shouted: “It’s the perfect goal off the keeper.”
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      The ex-centre-back then cackled in delight.
      Former Villa and Tottenham striker Peter Crouch showed a very different reaction, however, hanging his head in his hands.
      Martinez was then caught up the pitch having galloped forwards for a corner, with Gabriel Martinelli subsequently rolling the ball into an empty net after a counter-attack to make it 4-2.
      The win saw Mikel Arteta’s side climb back to the top of the table going into the 3pm kick-offs.
      But Manchester City were quickly presented the opportunity to go back to the top as they travelled to Nottingham Forest.
      The ball unfortunately struck the back of Martinez’s headCredit: BT Sport More

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      Fans left groaning as DAZN announce shock plan to rival Sky Sports and BT Sport for Premier League TV rights

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      STREAMING giants DAZN have announced a shock plan to rival Sky Sports and BT Sport for Premier League TV rights – but fans are far from impressed.DAZN confirmed securing rights to Prem football is a ‘high-priority’ for the company. 
      DAZN have stated their intentions to secure Premier League TV rightsCredit: Getty
      DAZN currently stream Serie A football as well as high profile boxing events and NFLCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The streaming giants are one of boxing’s main broadcasters and have even snatched former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua from rivals Sky.
      And they plan on doing the same but with Prem football, rivalling both Sky and BT.
      DAZN already forks out £747million a season to host the domestic rights for Serie A football.
      They also have a ten-year worldwide deal with NFL worth close to £840m.
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      DAZN chief executive Shay Segev says plans to get Prem football are well underway.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “Football is obviously very big in the UK and EPL is an option on our menu.
      “If the question is do we have any ambition to go to this market, the answer is of course yes. And it’s not only ambition it’s a high priority on my list.
      “DAZN is a sports service and clearly we will try to get bigger packages but the maths needs to work.
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      “The question is the economic situation, the competition and whether we will be in a position to be strong enough to position ourselves as the best.
      “I am very, very confident that in the mid to long-term we can be a big player in the UK.
      “Whether this takes, two years, five years, seven years, time will tell.”
      Segev says DAZN taking on English top-flight football would further boost revenue.
      He explained: “In the old world there is a conflict of interest between the [sports] and the broadcasters.
      “We don’t want competition and we want to pay the least we can. The new world is a partnership deal, a revenue-sharing deal.
      “The clubs and leagues expect to get a specific level, then we can come in and guarantee some level of revenues and are also looking for the upside as well and we will be focused on the upside.”
      DAZN have time to put together their bid ahead of next year’s auction that will see rights for the 2025-28 seasons decided.
      The current deal running from 2022 and running until 2025 and is worth a whopping £4.8billion.
      The Daily Mail state that there is concern that the Premier League would be unhappy with more than three media outlets hosting the rights.
      That could mean one of Sky, BT, or Amazon would have to drop out.
      However, DAZN’s announcement has left fans groaning.
      Sports fans are already paying for Sky, BT and in the festive season, Amazon.
      One said on Twitter: “The Premier League need to go on their own. Make their own app and leave the rest behind imo.”
      Another tweeted: “Hope they don’t get it.
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      “They charge £20 a month for boxing alone. Imagine if they got PL games.”
      A third added: “Once it gets some other sports rights which it will and sort out being available in pubs DAZN will be a monster company.” More