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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Date CONFIRMED, TV channel, live stream and undercard for mega all-Brit bout at Wembley

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will take on Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated all-British bout later this year.The two Londoners will clash for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title.Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in MarchCredit: GETTYDaniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic in June to claim the interim IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYAJ was victorious in his last outing against Cameroonian powerhouse Francis Ngannou in March.Joshua knocked the former UFC champ down in the opening round before flooring Ngannou twice in the next, with the third knockdown leaving him out for the count.The heavyweight has won all four fights since his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.While, his British rival, Dubois, goes into the highly anticipated bout on the back of a stunning win over Filip Hrgovic in June.READ MORE IN BOXING’Dynamite’ has also felt the wrath of Usyk after he was knocked out by the Ukrainian in August 2023.Dubois faces Joshua knowing that the winner of the all-British clash will put themselves in the frame to fight the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2.When is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21st.The main event will likely begin at approximately 10.45pm BST.Wembley Stadium will host.What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on and can it be live streamed?Joshua vs Dubois will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.Pricing for the bout is yet to be confirmed.Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois undercardHere is the full Riyadh Season Card:Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisAnthony Cacace vs Josh WarringtonJoshua Buatsi vs Willy HutchinsonTyler Denny vs Hamzah SheerazJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithMark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

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      Why did Denmark finish ahead of Slovenia in Group C at Euro 2024?

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      DENMARK finished ahead of Slovenia in Group C at Euro 2024 due to a stunning, yet little know rule.The teams finished the same in all of the criteria – right down to the second from last one.Denmark are through due to little known ruleCredit: GettyWhy did Denmark finish above Slovenia at Euro 2024?After both Denmark and Slovenia drew 0-0 in their final group games, the Danes progressed in second place while Slovenia are set to go through as one of the best third-placed teams.This is because – after ALL of the criteria was the same – it went down to a Slovenia’s technical director Milivoje Novakovic getting booked during their first match of the tournament against Denmark.That meant Denmark had six disciplinary points to Slovenia’s seven.Had Novakovic not been booked, they would have been level on disciplinary points and then Uefa would have needed to look at their records in qualifying.And even more incredibly they were in the SAME group in qualifying – with Denmark finishing above Slovenia on head-to-head after they were level on points.Denmark finished ahead of Slovenia in Euro qualifying …by head to headWhat happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, the following criteria will be applied:Scroll down for the criteria No 8 for Denmark and Slovenia.1. Higher number of points in games between the teams2. Best goal difference from matches played between the teams3. Higher number of goals scored from matches played between the teams4. If still level, criteria 1-3 reapplied between teams who are still level5. Superior goal difference in all group matches6. Higher number of goals scored in group matches7. If playing in the last round of a group stage two teams are tied in points, goal difference and goals scored and drew their match, their ranking is decided by penalty shootout, but this is NOT used if more than two teams have same number of points.8. Lower disciplinary points in all group matches9. Highest position in European Qualifiers overall ranking, unless comparison involves hosts Germany, in which case a drawing of lots will take place.Most read in Euro 2024 More

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      Who could England face in Euro 2024 last-16 knockout stage?

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      ENGLAND have booked their spot in the last-16 of Euro 2024 as Group winners – and fans are eager to find out who Gareth Southgate’s side will face.The Three Lions marched on as Group C winners after their goalless draw with Slovenia.England are through to the last-16Credit: RexBut don’t count your chickens before they hatch England fans, as who the Three Lions are scheduled to face could be extremely tough.SunSport can reveal who SunSport can go up against in the knockout stages.Who could England get next in Euro 2024 knockout stage?England have won Group C, so they will now play one of the four best third-placed teams in the last-16.As things stand, this team is currently the Netherlands, who finished third in Group D.Read more on Euro 2024 And the match will happen at 5pm next Sunday, June 30 in Gelsenkirchen.Though potentially it could be a team from Group E instead depending on their results in their final group games on Wednesday night.Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine can all still finish third in Group E.Though currently, as it is teams from Groups D, E, A and C going through in the third-placed table it means Group C winner England will face Group D’s Netherlands.Most read in Euro 2024If England had finished Group C runners-up, they would have faced Germany in Dortmund.When is England’s Last 16 match?England’s Last 16 clash will take place on Sunday, June 30 at 5pm BST. The crucial match will be played at the Schalke’s Arena AufSchalke which has a capacity of 62,000. More

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      Euro 2024 Group C table: Final standings for England, Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in crunch group

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      ENGLAND have topped Group C after another bore draw against Slovenia.The Three Lions earned five points from their three games, with one win followed by two draws.England topped Group C but their performances left a lot to be desiredCredit: ReutersElsewhere, Denmark and Slovenia were divided by the smallest of margins, with the two teams finishing on the same amount of points and goal difference.Final Group C table below…What happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, a head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker to determine their final rankings.This is followed by goal difference and goals scored in the matches between the teams in question, followed by most wins and then disciplinary records across the group as a whole.Should two teams be tied on points, goals scored and conceded at the end of the group stage – with no tiebreaker separating them from any other team – a penalty shootout will dictate their final placings.If there is STILL nothing between them, it will come down to the which team has the highest position in European Qualifiers overall ranking – which means Denmark finish second.Group C fixtures and resultsSunday, June 16Slovenia 1-1 DenmarkEngland 1-0 SerbiaThursday, June 20Slovenia 1-1 SerbiaDenmark 1-1 EnglandTuesday, June 25, 8pm KODenmark 0-0 SerbiaEngland 0-0 SloveniaRound of 16June 29Germany vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, 5pm)June 30Spain vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)England vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)July 1Portugal vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)France vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)July 21E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)Austria vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)Quarter-finalsJuly 5W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)July 6W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)Semi-finalsJuly 9W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)July 10W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)FinalJuly 14W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm) More

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      Who is Euro 2024 and Champions League referee Clement Turpin?

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      THERE will be a familiar face in the middle during Euro 2024 this summer.Clement Turpin, known for officiating in the Champions League, is taking charge of England vs Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25. Clement Turpin is one of Europe’s most respected refereesCredit: ReutersWho is Clement Turpin?Clement Turpin is one of the most experienced whistlers at Euro 2024.The Frenchman began in the National League in 2006, taking just two years to reach Ligue 1, the highest rung in the domestic ladder.In 2010 he was given Fifa listed status, meaning he could branch out into Europe.Since then he has reffed in 2014 and 2018 World Cup qualifiers and was in the middle during Euro 2016 in his home country.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Turpin is a hugely experienced referee and has previously taken charge of both a Champions League (2022) and Europa League final (2021).He will be joined by assistants Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages in Germany this summer.The official previously spoke about how he never expected to take charge of such important games when he was beginning his career.He explained: “I never said to myself that I would referee a European final one day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“From the start, I preferred to set myself small targets and challenges along the way.”I’ve never had a particular role model as a referee, but I’ve watched other referees and taken little bits of what they do and incorporated them into my own refereeing.”Gareth Southgate needs to take urgent action to avoid Euro 2024 disaster – here’s how England should line up vs SloveniaSome of you may think that Turpin looks familiar despite not even knowing his name.That could be because a lot of supporters have likened his appearance to that of Arsenal and Belgium star Leandro Trossard.When he took charge of the 2024 Champions League semi-final clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, fans took to social media to joke that at least onE Arsenal player had made it through.One fan posted: “Leandro Trossard has made the #UCL semi-finals…” Turpin has refereed the Europa League and Champions League finals beforeCredit: PAAnother wrote: “Dude’s on fire, deserved spot in the semis.”A third said: “Wait a minute!! The referee is Trossard.”A fourth joked: “Why is Trossard refereeing?”While a further fan added: “This ref gotta be Trossard’s father.”Full list of main referees at Euro 2024What Euros matches has Clement Turpin refereed?Turpin was in charge for the opening match of Euro 2024, when hosts Germany thrashed Scotland 5-1.He is back in action when he officiates England vs Slovenia on Thursday, June 25.He will be assisted by his French team of Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages, with Jérôme Brisard as Video Assistant Referee (VAR). More

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      How are Euro 2024 groups decided? Are they sorted by goal difference or head-to-head?

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      WITH Euro 2024 now underway, fans from across the continent are wondering if their nation will progress.As the European Championship unfolds the points standings in each group will shift, ultimately deciding which teams will move on to the knockout rounds.Germany host the Uefa Euro 2024 tournament this summerCredit: EPABut for countries winning their game is not the only deciding factor to proceed into the knockout stages.Additional factors such as head-to-head, goal difference and goals scored come into play if teams end up level on points in their group.How does the group stage work?The Uefa Euro points system is clear and simple – rewarding teams based on their performance during matches.Win: A team earns 3 points for a victory.Draw: Both teams in a draw receive 1 point each.Loss: A losing team earns 0 points.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Teams are ranked in their groups according to the number of points they have earned, and the top teams will progress to the knockout rounds.What happens if teams are tied on points?If two or more teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, the following criteria will be applied:1. Higher number of points in games between the teams2. Best goal difference from matches played between the teams3. Higher number of goals scored from matches played between the teams4. If still level, criteria 1-3 reapplied between teams who are still level5. Superior goal difference in all group matches6. Higher number of goals scored in group matches7. If playing in the last round of a group stage two teams are tied in points, goal difference and goals scored and drew their match, their ranking is decided by penalty shootout, but this is NOT used if more than two teams have same number of points.8. Lower disciplinary points in all group matches9. Highest position in European Qualifiers overall ranking, unless comparison involves hosts Germany, in which case a drawing of lots will take place.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCan third place qualify for the knockouts?The format will be the same as for Euro 2020. Most read in Euro 2024The top two in each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.And this will be determined by points won, goal difference, goals scored, highest number of wins, lower number of disciplinary points and European Qualifiers overall ranking.The tournament then enters into knockout football with a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-final and final.What are the groups?Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, SwitzerlandGroup B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, AlbaniaGroup C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, EnglandGroup D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, FranceGroup E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, UkraineGroup F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic More

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      When is Carabao Cup first round draw? Ball numbers, TV channel and FREE live stream

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      THE first round draw for the Carabao Cup will take place this week as fans gear up for the return of club football.No Premier League clubs will enter the hat at the opening stage as top-flight sides are granted a bye to at least the second round of the competition.The Carabao Cup first round draw will take place on ThursdayCredit: GETTYLuton and Burnley, who finished 18th and 19th respectively in the Prem last season, will also join the 13 current Prem outfits in round two. Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United will all enter the Carabao Cup from the third round as they are involved in European football for the upcoming season.The first and second rounds of the tournament will be regionalised, meaning the 32 teams in the southern section and 38 teams in the northern section will be drawn against another side from the same region.When is the Carabao Cup first round draw?
      The Carabao Cup first round draw will take place on Thursday, June 27.
      The draw will begin at 11.30am BST.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhat TV channel is the Carabao Cup first round draw on and can it be live streamed FREE?
      The Carabao Cup first round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports News.
      You can live stream the draw for free on the Sky Sports app/website.
      Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will provide all the latest updates.
      Carabao Cup first round ball numbersSouthern section1. AFC Wimbledon2. Birmingham CityMost read in Football3. Bristol City4. Bristol Rovers5. Bromley6. Cambridge United7. Cardiff City8. Charlton Athletic9. Cheltenham Town10. Colchester United11. Coventry City12. Crawley Town13. Exeter City14. Gillingham15. Leyton Orient16. Millwall17. Milton Keynes Dons18. Newport County19. Northampton Town20. Norwich City21. Oxford United22. Peterborough United23. Plymouth Argyle24. Portsmouth25. Queens Park Rangers26. Reading27. Stevenage28. Swansea City29. Swindon Town30. Walsall31. Watford32. Wycombe WanderersNorthern section1. Accrington Stanley2. Barnsley3. Barrow4. Blackburn Rovers5. Blackpool6. Bolton Wanderers7. Bradford City8. Burton Albion9. Carlisle United10. Chesterfield11. Crewe Alexandra12. Derby County13. Doncaster Rovers14. Fleetwood Town15. Grimsby Town16. Harrogate Town17. Huddersfield Town18. Hull City19. Leeds United20. Lincoln City21. Mansfield Town22. Middlesbrough23. Morecambe24. Notts County25. Port Vale26. Preston North End27. Rotherham United28. Salford City29. Sheffield United30. Sheffield Wednesday31. Shrewsbury Town32. Stockport County33. Stoke City34. Sunderland35. Tranmere Rovers36. West Bromwich AlbionREAD MORE SUN STORIES37. Wigan Athletic38. Wrexham More

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      Ukraine vs Belgium – Euro 2024: Red Devils looking to top table in final group game – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      THE finale of Group E is here Ukraine will take on Belgium in a clash that could see either side qualify for the knockouts or be sent home.All four teams head into the final match day level on three points as Slovakia and Romania play at the same time in Stuttgart.Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium celebrates scoring his team’s second goal against RomaniaCredit: GettyBoth teams were stunned by their Group E opponents in their opening games at the Euros.And heading into the match Ukraine have the worst goal difference after their 3-0 defeat to Romania.Serhiy Rebrov’s side did recover from their poor start with a 1-0 victory against Slovakia.Meanwhile, Belgium sit second in the table after a shocking 1-0 lose to Slovakia.Domenico Tedesco’s squad however bounced back with a 2-0 victory against Romania.Ukraine need a win to ensure their safety in the tournament but Belgium know a draw will be enough.The two sides have played each other just five times in their history.And to make the result even more unpredictable both sides have won twice with the other game ending in a draw which was their last encounter in 2020.Most read in Euro 2024What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Ukraine boss Rebrov will be praying to have Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko fit after missing their opening two games with a foot injury.The 25-year-old’s return could see Ukraine opt for a three-man defence and put Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko’s spot in the starting line-up at risk.After scoring the winner against Slovakia Roman Yaremchuk may be recalled to the teamsheet.While Artem Dovbyk’s disappointing Euros performance could see him be dropped.For Belgium, Dodi Lukebakio is suspended for one match after receiving two yellow cards in separate games.This could see Leandro Trossard return to the starting XI.Who will be the star men?For Belgium, it is none other than Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne.The midfielder put in another stellar performance against Romania scoring the second goal for Belgium to secure his side the victory.In a cracking fixture, the City ace put in one of his performances for his country.Meanwhile, for Ukraine who were trailing according to every stat in the first half against Slovakia.But star boy Mykola Shaparenko’s early second-half goal initiated the terrific comeback that saw his side secure the much-needed victory to save their place in the tournament.The Dynamo Kyiv midfielder was involved with every aspect of the game assisting the second goal by Roman Yaremchuk.SunSport predictionUkraine 1-2 BelgiumWhen is Ukraine vs Belgium?
      Ukraine vs Belgium will take place on Wednesday, June 26.
      The game will kick off at 5pm.
      The Stuttgart Arena will host the big clash.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Ukraine’s clash with Belgium will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action via the BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, you can watch the game for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESWhat are the odds?
      Ukraine – 4/1
      Draw – 3/1
      Belgium – 13/20
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication. More