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    Who is Jean-Claude Blanc? Ex-Juventus chief lined up to replace Richard Arnold at Man Utd

    MANCHESTER UNITED look set to undergo some major changes at hierarchical level over the coming weeks. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of securing a 25 per cent stake of the club from the Glazers.
    Jean-Claude Blanc and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are already close associatesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And it appears the English businessman is already making changes to some major positions at Old Trafford.
    Richard Arnold is going to leave his role as CEO at the end of the year, with a replacement already lined up.
    Emerging as the favourite to replace Arnold is Jean-Claude Blanc, who has previously worked at Juventus and PSG.
    Who is Jean-Claude Blanc?
    Blanc currently works with Ratcliffe at Ineos group, having left his role as marketing executive with PSG in 2022.

    Part of Ratcliffe’s sports group is Ligue 1 club Nice and French team Lausanne-Sport, but Blanc also works with various major cycling events too.
    Blanc was brought in to steady the ship at Juventus in the wake of their match-fixing scandal in 2006.
    Having restored financial health and promotion to Serie A, Blanc got to work on getting Juventus into their new stadium, before leaving in 2011.
    Earlier in his career, Blanc acted as the CEO for the French Tennis Association, heading up logistics at the French Open and the Paris Master Series.
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    Now he looks set to join United as the club move forward with a partial sale to Ratcliffe, with a deal said to be imminent.
    After Blanc’s arrival, Ratcliffe may look to appointing a sporting director as well.
    But one thing’s for sure – big change is on the horizon at Old Trafford. More

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    Misfits Boxing 011: UK start time, live stream, TV channel as Dapper Laughs takes on Simple Simon, Jarvis vs BDave

    MISFITS Boxing is back on Friday night and there are more exciting fights to feast your eyes on. It’s been a big year for KSI’s promotion, having produced the biggest influencer event of the year with his fight against Tommy Fury last month.
    Jarvis is fighting in the main event on Friday against BDave
    Dapper Laughs will take on Simple Simon on the undercard
    Now it’s the turn of some other YouTube personalities to get their hands on each other in the squared circle.
    Headlining the event is Jarvis, who has previously sparred Floyd Mayweather, and BDave.
    Both are regular fixtures in the influencer boxing space and they’re set to collide in what should be an entertaining scrap.
    Also on the card is comedian Dapper Laughs, who takes on TikTok’s Simple Simon.

    When is Misfits Boxing 011?

    Jarvis vs BDave and Dapper Laughs vs Simple Simon will take place on Friday, November 17.
    The event will be held at York Hall in London.
    You can expect the main event between Jarvis and BDave to get underway from 10pm GMT.
    The main card will get going from 7pm.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Misfits Boxing 011 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
    You can live stream all the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    You can subscribe to DAZN for ÂŁ9.99-a-month.

    Misfits Boxing 011 card

    Jarvis vs. BDave; For the Misfits Boxing welterweight title
    Jully Poca vs. Alaena Vampira; For the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight title
    Gabriel Silva vs. OJ Rose
    Armz Korleone vs. Minikon
    Uncle Pizza vs. YuddyGang TV
    Dapper Laughs vs. Simple Simon
    Adam Brooks vs. Rhino More

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    Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller: Start time, undercard, full details as two heavyweights collide on huge Christmas card

    CHRISTMAS has come early as Daniel Dubois is all set to face Jarrell Miller on a Christmas cracker of a card which sees Anthony Joshua headline the Saudi bill.DDD will be determined to bounce back from his disappointing defeat to Oleksandr Usyk back in August.
    Daniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk in AugustCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Daniel Dubois will take on Jarrell Miller in a huge Saudi eventCredit: Getty
    But the former interim WBA heavyweight champion could have his hands full as Miller goes into this fresh from a sixth-round stoppage win against Australian brawler Lucas Browne.
    However, the American has had his past issues – most notably testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs ahead of a cancelled 2019 fight with Anthony Joshua.
    This fight is all part of the huge build-up to see British mogul Anthony Joshua take on Swedish star Otto Wallin.
    And that is not all as the “Day of Reckoning” card in Riyadh also involves The Bronze Bomber Deontay Wilder in action.
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    When is Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller?

    Daniel Dubois’ mouthwatering fight against Jarrell Miller will take place on Saturday, December 23.
    The huge fight is scheduled to be on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin.
    Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the chosen venue for this tasty event and it can host approximately 26,000 roaring fans.
    Ring-walk times are yet to be confirmed but the fight at the top of the bill will likely get underway from 11pm GMT / 6pm ET.

    🥊ANTHONY JOSHUA VS OTTO WALLIN: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF THRILLING SAUDI CLASH🥊
    What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?
    The TV channel and streaming service has not been announced at the time of publication.
    But fans can check back in with SunSport as we will have the details as soon as they are revealed.
    Full card
    All eyes will be on Anthony Joshua to see if he can weather the storm of Otto Wallin.
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    Anthony Joshua is scheduled to face Otto Wallin in the main eventCredit: Getty
    However, American idol Deontay Wilder will look to steal the limelight when he takes on Joesph Parker.
    And light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is in action too as he puts his title on the line against Lyndon Arthur.

    What has been said?
    Jarrell Miller had some harsh words for his opponent Daniel Dubois ahead of their thrilling Saudi fight.
    The American star said: “Thank you Daniel Dubois for being the dummy to sign the contract because I’m gonna beat yo a**.
    “There’s a saying we have in New York, ‘we smell b**** in him’. Once that b**** is in you, it aint going nowhere.
    “He (Dubois) quit against Joe Joyce, He got beat up and knocked out by a jab by Usyk. Those are small guys. Well, Joyce is big but he aint Big Baby big.” More

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    Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?

    LANCE Stroll’s dad, Lawrence S Stroll, has amassed an incredible net worth throughout his career.From his fortune to his Formula One business venture – here’s everything you need to know about Lawrence S Stroll and his life in the fast lane.
    Lawrence S Stroll pictured in 2017Credit: Getty
    Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?
    Lawrence Strulovitch, who also goes by the name Lawrence S Stroll, was born on July 11, 1959.
    Stroll is a billionaire businessman, executive chairman of Aston Martin, and the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team.
    He is also the is the son of Jewish fashion importer, Leo Strulovitch and the dad of Aston Martin racing driver Lance Stroll – one of the youngest members to compete in Formula One.
    Lawrence’s family grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where the father introduced brands including Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren to Canadians.
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    He would later bring Ralph Lauren to Europe.
    How did Lawrence Stroll make his money?
    According to wealth website Forbes, Lawrence Stroll made his fortune in fashion.
    He masterminded Michael Kors’ hugely successful IPO in 2011 with business partner Silas Chou – a Hong Kong fashion tycoon.
    The bulk of Stroll’s fortune comes from selling his shares in the American fashion brand, cashing in on his stake in 2014.
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    Stroll the later began his F1 dream in 2018, buying into Force One team, renaming it Racing Point Force India, and entering the season at the midway stage.
    In 2019, they became the Racing Point F1 Team – with Lawrence enlisting his son, Lance as one of his drivers.
    A year later, Stroll led a consortium to invest ÂŁ182million into Aston Martin for a 16.7 per cent stake in the company.
    In 2021, as part of the deal, the Racing Point F1 team was again rebranded as Aston Martin, marking the brand’s return to Formula One after 60 years.
    As of 2023, Stroll has an estimated net worth of $3.6billion, according to Forbes – which has helped him amass a collection vintage Ferraris.
    Over the years, he has amassed a car collection, which in 2021, was said to be worth an astonishing ÂŁ140million.
    He splashed £20million on a rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB in 2013.
    Other cars Stroll has had in his impressive collection have included his Ferrari 250 GTO, McLarens and a Ford GT.
    In June 2023, Stroll shared an insight into his F1 venture, claiming the sport has become “the billionaire boys club”.
    He said: ”Racing is definitely expensive, from go-karting on up, there’s no doubt about it.
    “It’s a lot less expensive to play golf or play tennis but F1 it’s an expensive sport, there’s machinery. There’s a lot of people who run the machines.
    “You have to be a very wealthy individual or a very large corporation to be able to afford to be in Formula One.”
    Stroll added: “If you look at, for example, building a new building or a new wind tunnel, that’s well over ÂŁ150million.
    “But Formula One is definitely an expensive sport to be in, there’s no question about that.”
    Who is Lance Stroll’s mum?
    Lance Stroll is the son of Lawrence and Belgium-born Claire-Ann Callens.
    Lawrence and Claire were previously married, however, have since divorced, with Stroll re-marrying Brazilian-born Raquel Diniz.
    In 2020, Stroll took over the island of Mustique for three days as he and Raquel walked down the aisle in a lavish ceremony.
    Over 300 guests were invited, with some staying at his ÂŁ70million home called The Great House.
    Does Lance Stroll have any siblings?
    During his first marriage to Claire-Anne Callens, the couple welcomed two children.
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    Prior to the birth of their son Lance Stroll, on October 29, 1998, the pair first welcomed a daughter into the word.
    Chloe Stroll, Lance’s older sister, is married to Australian snowboarder and four-time Olympian, Scott James. More

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    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, undercard, details REVEALED for huge Saudi event at Christmas

    DEONTAY WILDER will return to the ring to face Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia next month.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head on a huge bill featuring Anthony Joshua, which is set to be a Christmas cracker in the Middle East.
    Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: getty
    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin – All the details you need for huge event
    Wilder hasn’t fought since he knocked out AJ’s latest victim, Robert Helenius, in October 2022.
    The bout was his first since his thrilling back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury.
    Joseph Parker goes into the fight on the back of winning his last three fights since his loss to Brit Joe Joyce in September 2022.
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    December’s card in Riyadh could set up another big-money fight in Saudi Arabia, with Wilder set to finally clash with Joshua in 2024.
    When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker?

    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker will take place on Saturday, December 23.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walk times for the bout are to be confirmed, but Wilder vs Parker will be the co-main event.

    What TV channel is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker on and can it be live streamed?

    TV and streaming details for the huge Saudi card are yet to be revealed.
    Check back at SunSport for all the latest details later this week.

    Full card
    Joshua vs Wallin will main event the huge card, but the rest of the event features some cracking fights.
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    Daniel Dubois goes up against drug cheat Jarrell Miller, while light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Brit Lyndon Arthur.

    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
    Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
    Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
    Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
    Filip Hrgovic vs Mark Di Mori
    Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
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    F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule for huge race with spectacular new feature

    LEWIS HAMILTON’S hopes of finishing second on the 2023 F1 leaderboards are fading – but there is still a chance with the Las Vegas GP up next.The British mogul could only secure an eighth-place finish last time out in Brazil.
    Lewis Hamilton finished eighth in BrazilCredit: Rex
    While his rival Sergio Perez crossed the chequered flag in fourth – opening up the gap by 28 points.
    It wasn’t a shock to witness Red Bull champion Max Verstappen win a staggering 17th race this campaign.
    However, fans are in for something different at the Las Vegas GP one way or another as organisers have created an F1-themed chapel in the paddock for couples to get married.
    When is the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023?

    The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to take early hours of Sunday morning, November 19 in the UK – Saturday, November 18 in Nevada.
    It is expected to get underway from 6am GMT – 10pm local time.
    Las Vegas Strip Circuit will be the allocated track for this highly-anticipated race and it can host approximately 100,000 spectators.
    This will be the first-ever race on the Las Vegas strip but Max Verstappen won the other two events in the US – Miami and Austin earlier this year.

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    What TV channel is the F1 Brazil Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

    The F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
    While ESPN is set to show the action for fans in the US.
    Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
    The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
    Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

    FULL schedule
    Friday, November 17

    Practice One – 4:30am GMT
    Practice Two – 8am GMT

    Saturday, November 18
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    Practice Three – 4:30am GMT
    Qualifying – 8am GMT

    Sunday, November 19

    Race – 6am GMT

    Race times in GMT which is +8 ahead of Vegas
    Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

    Driver standings
    Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

    Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 524
    Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 258
    Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 226
    Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 198
    Lando Norris / McLaren / 195
    Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 192
    Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 170
    George Russell / Mercedes / 156
    Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 87
    Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 63
    Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 62
    Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 46
    Alexander Albon / Williams / 27
    Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
    Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
    Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 8
    Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 6
    Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
    Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
    Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
    Logan Sargeant / Williams / 1
    Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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    Who is Otto Wallin? Anthony Joshua’s next opponent who scared Tyson Fury

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is stepping back inside the ring for what should be a Christmas cracker of a fight.Against him will be Otto Wallin, a tricky southpaw who gave Tyson Fury an almighty scare.
    Otto Wallin is next up for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
    Wallin fought Fury in Las Vegas back in September 2019, and the Gypsy King’s hero cut man saved him that night.
    The Brit heavyweight was caught with a huge left hook from Wallin which landed flush late in the third-round of the bout.
    At the end of the sixth-round the ringside doctor was called in to have a look at the gash.
    Fury was forced to go into panic mode and stepped up his attacks over worries it might be stopped.
    He barraged his way into a points win, but not before some scares along the way from the brave Swede.
    Tyson Fury suffered a horror gash in his fight against Otto WallinCredit: Getty
    Who is Otto Wallin?
    Otto Wallin is a Swedish heavyweight boxer, who is next up for Anthony Joshua on December 23.
    He was born on 21 November, 1990, making him 32 years old.
    Wallin had a lengthy amateur career ahead of turning pro, including fighting Joshua twice before both men entered the pro ranks.
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    Though the Swede was on the losing side on points in both of those bouts – in the Haringey Box Cup final in 2010, and in Stockholm in 2011.
    He finished up with an amateur record of 34-12 before he became professional in 2013.
    Wallin’s only pro loss was against Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
    What is Otto Wallin’s boxing record?
    Otto Wallin has a pro record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 1 no contest from his 28 fights.
    He has won 14 of those by knockout.
    The only defeat on Wallin’s record was against Fury.
    Wallin was set to fight Dillian Whyte in October 2021, but the bout was called off after Whyte suffered a shoulder injury in the build up.
    Otto Wallin’s last 10 fights
    30 Sept 2023 – Murat Gassiev (WON – split decision)27 Jan 2023 – Helaman Olguin (WON – unanimous decision)26 May 2022 – Rydell Booker (WON – unanimous decision)5 Feb 2022 – Kamil Sokolowski (WON – points eight rounder)20 Feb 2021 – Dominic Breazeale (WON – unanimous decision)15 Aug 2020 – Travis Kauffman (WON – TKO round five)14 Sept 2019 – Tyson Fury (LOST – unanimous decision)13 Apr 2019 – Nick Kisner (no contest after Kisner cut from accidental headbutt)21 Apr 2018 – Adrian Granat (WON – unanimous decision)27 Jan 2018 – Srdan Govedarica (WON – KO round three) More

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    Who is soccer manager Emma Hayes?

    CHELSEA Women’s manager Emma Hayes will leave the club at the end of the 2023/24 season.

    The 47-year-old has been confirmed as the head coach of the United States Women’s national team.

    Hayes has managed over 200 games for Chelsea

    USWNT are also keen on poaching Chelsea’s assistant manager Denise Reddy to follow suit as her No 2.

    What teams has Emma Hayes managed?

    2001-2003 – Long Island Lady Riders

    2003-2006 – Iona College

    2006-2008 – Arsenal Ladies (assistant)

    2008-2010 – Chicago Red Stars

    2012 – Chelsea Women

    Hayes has enjoyed a very successful tenure at Chelsea winning the FA Women’s Super League an incredible six times and the Women’s FA Cup five times.

    The 47-year-old also has an impressive collection of individual awards claiming the Best FIFA Football Coach title in 2021.

    Hayes is also the holder of six FA WSL Manager of the Season awards.

    What did Chelsea say about Emma Hayes leaving the club?

    Chelsea announced on November 4 that Hayes would be stepping down as manager at the end of the season in a statement on their club website.

    It read: “Chelsea FC can today confirm that highly decorated Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes OBE will depart the club at the end of the season to pursue a new opportunity outside of the WSL and club football.”

    The news was reportedly broken to the Chelsea squad following their 6-0 win over Aston Villa on November 4.

    And it’s said that players and non-football staff were left shocked by the surprise departure with the 47-year-old held in such high regard around the club.

    Hayes will remain in charge of the London outfit until the 2023/24 season comes to a close in May. More