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      When are yellow cards wiped in the Champions League?

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      THE Champions League semi-finals are upon us with some incredible action kicking off tonight.All Premier League clubs have been eliminated from Europe’s esteemed competition meaning there will be no English representation in the final at Wembley on June 1.Sergio Ramos is the player that has been booked the most in Champions League historyCredit: REUTERSManchester United and Newcastle endured a disappointing campaign that saw them getting knocked out in the group stage.Arsenal and Manchester City were eliminated by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid respectively during the quarter-finals.City have officially surrendered their crown which will pass on to either Real, Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund.The semi-finals kick off tonight with Madrid facing off against Harry Kane and co at the Allianz Arena before PSG and Dortmund square off at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday.Read More on FootballMany fans worry they might lose some of their key players who have amassed too many bookings ahead of the second leg or even the final – SunSport has the answers below.When do yellow cards get wiped in the Champions League?Fans of teams in the last four have no reason to fear, as yellow cards expire after the quarter-finals and are not carried over to the semi-finals.According to Uefa’s Article 52.04, all yellow cards and pending yellow-card suspensions expire on completion of the play-offs and are not carried forward to the group stage. They are also wiped out on completion of the Champions League quarter-finals and are not enforced during the semi-finals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe same article states that even if a player is cautioned across both semi-final legs, he cannot be suspended for the final unless he received a red card.And according to Article 52.05, cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions that occurred in major UEFA competitions expire at the end of the season.Raging Chelsea stars pushed away from referee and linesmen by Bues coaches in explosive bust-up after VAR stops goalThat means Kane will not miss out on a London return for the final if Bayern make it through and his dreams of finally winning silverware remain alive.That is, of course, if the star striker doesn’t get sent off in the second leg against Real. More

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      When is F1 Miami Grand Prix? Date, TV channel, live stream and full schedule as Max Verstappen eyes three straight wins

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      MIAMI hosts this weekend’s Grand Prix – with Max Verstappen looking to win back-to-back races in Florida.Verstappen comes into the weekend with four wins out of the first five races of the season.Max Verstappen won the Chinese Grand Prix last time outCredit: GETTYCarlos Sainz is the only other race winner this season back in late March at the Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, who will be taking Sainz’s Ferrari seat next season, is yet to finish on the podium in 2024. Hamilton currently sits in ninth in the Drivers Championship, behind fellow Mercedes driver George Russell in seventh.Miami is a sprint weekend which means extra points are up for grabs for drivers to close that gap on Red Bull and Max Verstappen.READ MORE IN F1This does mean that teams only have a 60-minute practice session before the weekend racing begins.When is the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024?
      The F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 9pm BST/4pm ET
      Miami International Autodrome is the allocated track for this huge race and it can host a staggering 65,000 passionate fans.
      The venue also hosts an exclusive paddock on the side of the pitch for some of the world’s biggest celebrities.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      The F1 Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the NOW or Sky Sports website/app.
      Why are Ferrari in blue for the Miami GP?Ferrari will ditch their red livery for Sunday’s Miami GP to honour the 70th anniversary of the team making their mark in North America.Most read in MotorsportThe design change will see two different shades of blue used on the vehicles with Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino taking the place of the traditional Rosso Corsa that can be found on the cars.Azzuro La Plata is a lighter blue which is said to hark back to the colour worn by legendary driver Alberto Ascari during his 1952 and 1953 world Formula One titles for Ferrari.While Azzurro Dino is a darker blue designed be a nod to the colours first worn by Ferrari in 1974 when five-time Grand Prix winner Clay Rega donned the shade before the team returned to their iconic red.The dual colour livery will be plastered all over the SF-24 car while Leclerc and Sainz are also expected to wear blue racing suits too.FULL race scheduleAll times are in BST/ETFriday, May 3
      Practice One – 5.30pm BST/12.30pm ET
      Sprint Shootout – 9.30pm/4.30pm
      Saturday, May 4
      Sprint – 5pm/12pm
      Qualifying – 9pm/4pm
      Sunday, May 5READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Race – 9pm/4pm
      Current F1 Driver Standings
      Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 110
      Sergio Perez, Red Bull – 85
      Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 76
      Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 69
      Lando Norris, McLaren – 58
      Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 38
      George Russell, Mercedes – 33
      Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 31
      Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes – 19
      Lance stroll, Aston Martin – 9
      Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 7
      Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6
      Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 4
      Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 1
      Alex Albon, Williams – 0
      Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 0 
      Zhou Guanyu, Kick Sauber – 0 
      Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 0
      Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0
      Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber – 0
      Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs PSG: Euro giants clash in massive Champions League semi-final first leg – team news

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of a mammoth Champions League semi-final clash.Luis Enrique will be hoping PSG take a huge step closer to completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in charge of Les Parisiens.Kylian Mbappe and PSG travel to Dortmund for the first leg of the Champions League semi finalCredit: GettyThe French giants won Ligue 1 at the weekend after Goncalo Ramos came off the bench and equalised in the 95th minute for PSG to rescue a point against Le Havre.Top scorer Kylian Mbappe was not in the starting lineup for the draw and with Monaco losing to Lyon, they secured a 12th title.PSG won the French Super Cup in January and have secured a spot in the Coup de France Final – they’ll be looking to take one step closer to winning the quadruple against Dourtmund.Meanwhile, Dortmund come into the game off the back of being hammered 4-1 by RB Leipzig, despite Jadon Sancho putting the away side in front.Jadon Sancho scored but Borussia Dortmund fell to a 4-1 defeat at the weekendCredit: GettyIt went from bad to worse for Dortmund as Mats Hummels was taken off five minutes into the second half due to injury.Winning the Champions League may be the only way for Dortmund to qualify for the competition next season as RB Leipzig’s win put them five points ahead of their top four rivals.When is Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint Germain?
      The semi-final of the Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and PSG will take place on Wednesday, May 1.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
      Signal Iduna Park – also known as the Westfalenstadion – will be hosting the game with a capacity of 81,365.
      The two sides were in the same group stage this season, with PSG winning 2-0 at home and the sides drawing 1-1 in Germany.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Borussia Dortmund vs PSG will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Pre-match coverage is expected to begin from 7pm BST – 60 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the game online through TNT Sports Ultimate.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
      Most read in FootballWhat is their form like?Borussia Dortmund have failed to win a league game since April 13 after dropping points against German Champions Bayer Leverkusen and top four rivals RB Leipzig.Manager Edin Terzic is feeling the pressure as his side fall further and further away from the Champions League places and could miss out on the competition for the first time since 2015-16.PSG have only lost one game – the quarter-final first leg against Barcelona – in 32 matches since early November to secure the Ligue 1 title and their place in the French Cup final.What is the team news?Mats Hummels (calf) was forced off at the beginning of the second half against RB Leipzig but is expected to be fit for the first leg.Ian Maatsen is expected to return after suffering a hip injury against Bayer Leverkusen and was not in the squad over the weekend. Sebastien Haller (ankle) and Ramy Bensabaini (knee) are very unlikely to feature, with both injuries more long term.Defender Mats Hummels went down with a calf injury in the 51st minuteCredit: ReutersPSG have been able to rest star man Kylian Mbappe, who has played only one full 90 since the last round of the Champions League.Their only major injury concer is Layvin Kurzawa (back) who has not started a game for the side since August.Who will be the star players?Julian Brandt is Dortmund’s main threat with 22 goal contributions in 41 games across all club competitions.His combination with German striker Niclas Fullkrug who has contributed to 25 goals this season, will be sure to test the PSG defence.Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe has already beaten his numbers from last season, with 43 goals and 10 assists in 44 games.Although he only had a five-minute cameo across both legs against Barcelona, Dortmund should also be wary of Goncalo Ramos. On loan from Benfica, the 22-year-old striker has contributed to 15 goals this season, four of which have come in as many games.If PSG are looking for a goal, he could be a surprising option off the bench against tired legs.What has been said?Luis Enrique has spoken about the possibility of his team making history and winning the quadruple.He said: “We have eight games left, hopefully nine and we will put the same commitment in all of them.”Luis Enrique acknowledges the possibility of PSG making history if they win the quadrupleCredit: AFPEdin Terzic, in his press conference on Saturday, said that Mats Hummels “should be fine to play on Wednesday”.Speaking to Sport1, the Dortmund manager also shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho since returning on loan to the club, after a fallout with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.He said: “We see Jadon perform an action in every training session that shows his extraordinary talent. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We see how diligent he is with the tasks and how hard he works on them.”We will hear more from both managers following their pre-match press conferences on Tuesday, April 30. More

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      Chelsea vs Tottenham: Poch hosts his old side in crucial Premier League London derby – team news, kick-off time

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      CHELSEA host Tottenham next in the Premier League as both sides look to qualify for Europe next season.Ange Postecoglou will be looking to close the gap on Aston Villa in fourth place, whilst Chelsea hope to qualify for the Europa Conference League next season.Tottenham were beaten 3-2 by North London rivals Arsenal at the weekendCredit: AlamyBoth sides come off the back of disappointing results last weekend.Mauricio Pochettino’s men came from 2-0 down to equalise in the 81st minute. Alex Disasi then thought he’d won it in stoppage time but his goal was disallowed by VAR.Spurs managed to score two after the hour mark against Arsenal but it was not enough to make up for the damage done in the first half as they lost 3-2. The reverse fixture between Chelsea and Spurs saw Ange’s side go down to nine men as the Blues won 4-1, with Nicolos Jackson scoring a hat-trick.Chelsea have lost just once in 33 home league games against Tottenham, going down 3-1 in April 2018 when Spurs were managed by Mauricio Pochettino.What is their form like?Both teams have been poor in recent weeks.Chelsea have only won two of their last seven games, including a 5-0 loss against Arsenal but are unbeaten at home in their previous six outings.Manager Mauricio Pochettino continues to face pressure from fans, with the club 19 points away from the top four. Most read in FootballMeanwhile Spurs have only won two of their last five games, with both wins being against sides fighting for survival in Luton and Nottingham Forrest.They have struggled to keep the ball out of the back of their own net, failing to keep a clean sheet in six games.What is the team news?On Monday, Thiago Silva announced he will not be at Chelsea next season and with his injury he is likely to have played his final game for the London club.Enzo Fernandez (groin) and Romeo Lavia (unknown) are both confirmed to be out for the rest of the season. Raheem Sterling (back), Malo Gusto (knee), Ben Chilwell (muscle), Levi Colwill (toe), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Reece james (hamstring), Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament rupture) Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Raheem Sterling (all unknown) are also unlikely to feature.Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner may not be able to return to Stamford Bridge after picking up an injury against Arsenal.Oliver Skipp is unlikely to feature due to a slight knock, along with Alfie Whiteman. For Spurs, Destiny Udogie (muscle), Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (meniscus) are all out for the rest of the season.Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after having groin surgeryCredit: Instagram @enzojfernandezWho will be the star players?Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout player this season, with his £46m transfer fee being worth every penny.The Manchester City academy graduate has scored 23 goals and assisted 13 times in 40 games this season and is currently just a goal behind Erling Haaland in the race for the golden boot.However, he has failed to contribute to a goal in his previous two games and he’ll be looking to end that streak in the London derby.Spurs have been less reliant on individual contributions compared to years gone by.With the loss of Harry Kane, the goals have been shared amongst Spurs players with Richarlison and Heung-Min Son hitting double figures in the league this season. Heung-Min Son has also assisted nine times but is closely followed by James Maddison, Pedro Porro, and Brennan Johnson all on seven.Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout player this seasonCredit: EPAWhat has been said?VAR has once again been discussed at length during press conferences.This time it was Maurcio Pochettino who believes that VAR has “damaged English football”.He said: “The referee is unbelievable and it’s ridiculous.””It is difficult to accept, these type of things in the semi-final [against Manchester City] two weeks ago it was handball and it was no penalty, the referee he didn’t check it.”We will hear more from both managers following their pre-match press conferences later in the week.Mauricio Pochettino was not happy with the VAR decision given against Chelsea last weekCredit: AFPWhen is Chelsea vs Tottenham?
      Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham will take place on Thursday, May 2.
      The game kicks off at 7.30pm BST.
      The game will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.
      Chelsea beat Spurs 4-1 last time out in one of the most frantic games of the season.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Chelsea vs Tottenham will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Chelsea – 23/20
      Draw – 29/10
      Tottenham – 19/10
      Both teams to score YES – 2/7
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard: Who is fighting on huge Saudi bill?

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      BOXING fans are eagerly awaiting the first undisputed heavyweight bout in almost 25 years.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in Saudi Arabia for what is one of the most highly anticipated fights in recent history.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyThe pair are competing to become undisputed heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King has already been forced to postpone the fight twice after a close run affair with Francis Ngannou left him shaken up and a sparring injury to his eye led to a second delay.But as we edge closer to the fight everything seems to be in order for a battle between two of boxing’s biggest fighters.As well as having a huge main event for the Middle East match-up, fans can look forward to some exciting fights on the undercard in Riyadh.Two IBF titles are up for grabs before Usyk and Fury take to the ring for their undisputed clash.And big name fighters such as Joe Cordina and Jai Operaia will be donning their gloves to entertain the Saudi crowds and try and maintain their flawless records.When is Fury vs Usyk?
      Fury vs Usyk will now take place on Saturday, May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed.
      The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect main event ring-walks to get going from around 11pm BST, with the main card likely to start from 6pm BST.
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTWho is fighting on the Fury vs Usyk card? Here are the confirmed bouts taking place on the huge Saudi bill:
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
      Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
      Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
      Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
      David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Most read in BoxingHow can I watch the fights?
      Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels in the UK.
      TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV will all be showing the clash.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed. More

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      What is the new Premier League spending cap, when could it be enforced, which clubs have voted against it?

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      THE Premier League is the most lucrative football league in the world, with club spending reaching billions every season.But that number could be reduced very soon, with a new spending cap being discussed by all 20 clubs.Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League five times as Manchester City managerCredit: GettyTeams like Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are known for their excessive spending in the transfer market.The Blues, in particular, over the past 18 months have spent over £1billion on new players since Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich.And City, Everton and Nottingham Forest have all been slapped with charges in relation to Profit and Sustainability breaches.But the proposed new spending cap could put an end to such violations.What is the new Premier League spending cap?Though clubs still have yet to formally agree, discussion to put through the new bill have been agreed to in principle.The new rules would anchor the maximum spend by each club per year to a multiple of the league’s lowest-earning team in regards to TV revenue.The full measures remain to be confirmed by League legal experts.But it is likely that the multiple being discussed is between 4.5 and five times the TV revenue of the lowest-paid club. Last season, bottom-placed Southampton bagged £104m.Most read in FootballPlans are said to be advanced to the Premier League’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June.A spokesperson for the PFA says they would oppose such measures.A statement read: “We will obviously wait to see further details of these specific proposals, but we have always been clear that we would oppose any measure that would place a ‘hard’ cap on player wages.“There is an established process in place to ensure that proposals like this, which would directly impact our members, have to be properly consulted on.”Should the spending cap plans push through, the 2025/26 season would see the new rules enforced.Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has spend over £1bn since he took over the clubCredit: GettyWhich clubs have voted against the spending cap?THREE clubs have opposed the plans to introduce a Premier League spending cap.Those clubs are Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa. It’s understood that Chelsea have abstained to voting at all.Champions City spent £423million on wages last season, the most of any team in the league. They also paid agents over £50m, with an ‘amortisation’ sum of annual transfer instalments of £145m.A cap of 4.5 times the bottom club’s income might have imperilled City and Chelsea last term – although until the full determination of what spending is included in the calculations that does NOT mean a breach would have occurred. More

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      Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: European powerhouses face off in mouthwatering Champions League semi-final – team news

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      BAYERN MUNICH host Real Madrid in the first leg of their mouthwatering Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday night.The German giants booked their spot in the last four courtesy of Joshua Kimmich’s bullet header, securing a narrow 3-2 aggregate win over Arsenal in the quarter-finals.Joshua Kimmich was the difference maker for Bayern Munich in the second leg against ArsenalCredit: APReal Madrid booked their spot in the semi-finals with a win on penalties against Manchester CityCredit: APThe Champions League remains Bayern’s last chance to win silverware this campaign.The Bundesliga outfit was dumped out of the DFB-Pokal by Saarbrucken and lost the league for the first time in 11 years to Bayer Leverkusen.Thomas Tuchel will be aiming to bow out as Bayern manager on a high, having confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.Real Madrid progressed after beating holders Manchester City on penalties at the Etihad, leaving no English teams in the Champions League final four.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEHowever, two of England’s biggest stars, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are still in the competition as they prepare to face off in the semi-finals.The pair will hope to emulate Gareth Bale, the last Brit to win a Champions League title with a foreign club when he triumphed with Real Madrid. The last of his five wins came in 2022.The last Englishman to manage the feat was Owen Hargreaves, who won the competition with Bayern in 2001.Bayern and Real Madrid have 20 titles between them, with that number possibly to grow at the end of the campaign.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMadrid are aiming to win a double, having almost wrapped up the LaLiga title.Los Blancos are 14 points clear of Girona with only five games left to play.Watch Harry Kane speak German for first time in Audi advert with Muller as fans say ‘does a Bafta count as a trophy?’Their hopes of a treble ended back in January when they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Atletico Madrid in round 16.Team newsLeft-back Alphonso Davies has served his one-match ban for the quarter-final second leg against Arsenal but is an injury doubt after straining his left knee.Matthijs de Ligt and Konrad Laimer were both forced off in the 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend and are both doubts for Tuesday night.Jamal Musiala missed Saturday’s game but could return from a tendon issue, while Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry have returned to training and are in contention to face Real Madrid.For the Spanish giants, starman Jude Bellingham did not play against Real Sociedad due to a stomach issue but is set to be available for Tuesday night.Experienced right-back Dani Carvajal is suspended for the first leg at the Allianz, with Lucas Vazquez expected to start.Who will be the key stars?Jude Bellingham will be looking to get one over his international captain when Real take on Bayern.The midfielder has been in fine form for the Spanish side and has been just as impressive in the Champions League.Bellingham has scored four goals and assisted four more in the competition.He will be just as keen to get a positive result, having played for Bayern’s rivals, Borussia Dortmund, before his move to Real.Harry Kane will be vital for Bayern’s hopes as he has been in scintillating goalscoring form since his switch from Tottenham.Just like Bellingham, Kane has flourished this season and has proved he can perform on the biggest stages.In the Champions League, he has scored seven goals and assisted three more in his 10 appearances.What have the managers said?Thomas Tuchel wants Bayern’s fans to be on top form against Real MadridCredit: GettyCarlo Ancelotti previously managed BayernCredit: EPATuchel has asked Bayern’s fans to create a “top atmosphere” for Real Madrid’s visit.He said: “We need an absolutely top atmosphere.”It was already great against Arsenal – it has to be even better now.”We also need the spectators to support us, even in moments when it’s more difficult.”We need maximum support to get through phases in which we have to suffer.”Together with the spectators, we need to create an atmosphere that gives us an advantage.”Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that defender Militao could be back in the starting eleven for Bayern.He said: “I still have to think about the line-up for Tuesday. Militao is back, he played very well and it was his first game as a starter after returning.”They are options and I will evaluate them all in the next few days.”Militao is slowly getting back to his best and now he has time to improve.”SunSport predictionBayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 2.When is Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid?
      Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, April 30.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Allianz will host.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid on and can it be live streamed?
      Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
      You can live stream the match on the discovery+ app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
      What are the odds?Match resultREAD MORE SUN STORIES
      Bayern Munich – 13/10
      Draw – 5/2
      Real Madrid – 15/8
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication More

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      Why does Phil Foden wear a bandage on his hand?

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      PHIL FODEN has been setting the Premier League alight this season with prolific goalscoring and swashbuckling displays.But you may have noticed the Manchester City winger has been doing it all while wearing a bandage on his hand.Phil Foden has been playing with his hand in a bandage this seasonCredit: ReutersWhy is Phil Foden wearing a bandage?Phil Foden has been playing through the pain barrier this season, sporting a bandage on his hand.Foden was first seen playing with his hand in a bandage on February 5, scoring a stunning hat-trick in the 3-1 win at Brentford. Both Foden and teammate Ruben Dias have been playing with fractures this season, the Daily Mail have reported.Dias fractured his arm in the FA Cup win at Tottenham in January, while Foden injured his soon after.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhy does Phil Foden wear the No 47 shirt?Foden has stuck with 47 from when he made his senior debut coming on as a substitute for midfield machine Yaya Toure in 2017.Reason being is that 47 acts as a tribute for Foden’s late grandfather Ronnie, who passed away at age 47.Foden said on his number: “I had a few numbers sent to me and none of them really meant anything to me apart from that one, the 47.”That was the age my grandad was when he died. I was young when we lost him. Most read in Football”I remember going to Wales with him and on a few other trips. My dad says he loved playing football with me. I asked my dad if he would be happy if I wore that number. He said it would be amazing so I took the shirt number and I have loved it ever since.”The midfielder even got the number 47 as part of his haircut for the huge Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.Phil Foden in his No47 shirtCredit: RexFoden, 23, revealed that Manchester City’s all-time top goal scorer Sergio Aguero wanted to give him the number ten shirt when he departed for Barcelona before being forced to retire.And while the England starlet admitted to consider it, he opted to stick with number 47.Foden said: “I did think about it.”The ten shirt is such a big number in the club, but I just have a thing with 47.”I’d like to create me own legacy and keep that number.” More