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      Why are Manchester United fans wearing black against Arsenal in the Premier League today?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hosting Arsenal in a huge Premier League clash TODAY. Ruben Amorim’s men currently sit 14th in the league, and are closer to 17th than they are to the Champions League spots.Man Utd fans have a history of protesting against their ownersCredit: ReutersThe team have also been knocked out of the FA Cup following last weekend’s penalty shootout loss to Fulham and their European hopes hang in the balance after a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in Thursday’s Europa League last-16.A lot of the internal and external blame for the club’s demise that has seen them go more than a decade without a league title has been laid at the ownership. Majority owned by The Glazer Family since 2005, with Joel and Avram heading the group, they have since changed the structure with the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group last year, taking over the football side of things. Ratcliffe has issued hundreds of job cuts to aid with United’s crippling finances. READ MORE IN MAN UNITEDWhy are Manchester United fans wearing black against Arsenal in the Premier League today?United supporters are expected to don out black today ahead of the match in their latest installments of protest against the club’s ownership. Supporter group ‘The 1958’ is planning a demonstration against Glazer family control and part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.They will march to Old Trafford before the game, beginning at 3.15pm GMT from the Tollgate Pub near the stadium. It will go down to United’s Trinity monument and Old Trafford’s Munich Tunnel.The organisation hopes it “could be one of the largest ever protests” at the club.Most read in Football“The club is slowly dying before our eyes, on and off the pitch and the blame lies squarely at the current ownership model,” The 1958’s spokesperson Steve Crompton said in a statement on Tuesday.“The club is facing financial armageddon. Debt is the road to ruin. Sir Matt Busby would be turning in his grave at the current plight of one of the world’s greatest football institutions which is being brought to its knees and in many ways becoming a laughing stock.”Crompton added: “The club is going backwards and it’s likely to get even worse. We urge fans to rise up, unite and join us at 3pm on Sunday as we march to the ground and protest against the despised Glazers and the club’s deliberate assault on fan culture.”Amorim has supported the fan demonstrations, in which he said: “For everybody in our club it’s a really tough moment.” “It’s everything at the same time. The only thing I can do, and our players, is perform well and win.“People have the right to protest. I think it’s a good thing to do that. It’s part of our club. Everybody has a voice.“But our job and my job is just to improve the team and give them something in this moment because they deserve it and they are amazing.” More

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      Why has Barcelona vs Osasuna been postponed?

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      BARCELONA were due to face Osasuna in a LaLiga clash at 8pm on Saturday evening.But the match was postponed after it was announced a member of Barca’s medical team had tragically passed away.Barcelona confirmed that first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia had passed awayCredit: X/BARCELONAWhy has Barcelona vs Osasuna been postponed?Barcelona vs Osasuna was postponed after it was announced on Saturday evening that first team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia had passed away.The LaLiga leaders confirmed the tragic passing with an official statement minutes before the match was due to kick off, it read: “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia this evening.”For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date.”The FC Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”Barcelona confirmed the match had been postponed in the stadiumCredit: ReutersOsasuna also released a statement sending their condolences to Carles Minarro Garcia’s family.The statement read: “Club Atlético Osasuna wishes to convey its deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Carles Miñarro Garcia and would like to send a warm hug to all the staff of FC Barcelona, ​​as well as to its fans, at this difficult time.”May he rest in peace. Goian bego.”Laporta on Garcia’s deathBarcelona president Joan Laporta made a heartfelt speech following the death of Carlos Minarro Garcia.He said: “I would like to announce on behalf of FC Barcelona the death of the first team doctor Carles Minarro, a man much loved by everyone who passed away this afternoon at the team’s training camp.”As you can imagine, the players, the staff, the coach… were all very sad and there was a huge sadness. We all loved him very much.”He came to all the away games to look after all the players and he never said no to anyone. He was a great doctor and a great professional.”In these moments of so much pain we have considered that the best thing was to ask for the postponement of the match, so we have considered it and we have communicated it to the president of LaLiga to explain the situation and what happened.”He has understood it and has initiated all the procedures for the suspension. We have had the maximum understanding on the part of Osasuna, its president and its management team.”They have behaved in an extraordinary way. The refereeing team has also understood it perfectly. It is very painful news for FC Barcelona.”We are in shock because everything happened so suddenly. We have contacted his family, his mother and his wife. We offer them our condolences at this very painful time, especially for them.”We wanted them to know immediately because it is news of great significance and even more so when it involved the suspension of the match.”Carles leaves behind two children, Gerard and Anna, as well as his wife, who was very affected, as is logical and normal.”We have to be by her side. We have asked for the understanding of the members and Barça fans who were planning to watch the match and I saw great understanding when we announced it over the loudspeakers.”There was applause and a small tribute.”The players were very affected and out of respect for Carles Minarro, his family, the entire staff, coach and fellow board members, we thought that the best thing was to postpone the match.”The understanding of all those who had responsibility in this decision because I think we have done the best and we have made the decision that we had to. Thank you very much.”When will Barcelona vs Osasuna be played?At the time of writing, there has been no confirmed date for the fixture to be played.Most read in FootballLaLiga have confirmed that the new date and time of the match will be set in the coming days by its competition committee.Barcelona players pay tributeBarcelona players took to social media after the game was suspended to pay tribute to the doctor…Pablo Gavi wrote: “Always in our hearts, we will miss you very much.”Pedri posted: “I still can’t believe it. A big hug to Carles’ family and friends.”Gerard Martin said: “Rest in peace Carles, always with us.”Hector Fort shared: “Rest in peace doctor, thank you for everything you have done for us. My deepest condolences to family and friends.”Alejandro Balde commented: “RIP Carles my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones.”Ronald Araujo added: “It’s unbelievable, rest in peace, Doc. Much strength to the family and friends. “May God strengthen their hearts in this difficult time.” More

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      Sidemen Charity match 2025 – who is on commentary for the big game?

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      EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the massive charity match on THIS afternoon.The Sidemen face the YouTube Allstars for the sixth time – but it will be the biggest ever in front of a SOLD OUT Wembley Stadium.KSI will be playing for Sidemen FCCredit: GettyStreamer IShowSpeed will also be playing in the Sidemen Charity MatchCredit: PA WireSIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH 2025 LIVEThe Sidemen are a group of YouTubers made up of KSI, W2S, Miniminter, Behzinga, Vikkstar, TBJZL and Zerkaa.Names such as IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat are amongst those playing in the Sidemen Charity Match.SunSport can reveal who will be on commentary for the Sidemen Charity Match in 2025.Read more sidemenWho is on commentary for Sidemen Charity Match 2025?After weeks of speculation an announcement has finally been made – Spencer Owen and Stephen Tries are back in the commentary booth.Popular host Elz the Witch and comedian Munya Chawawa will be on presenting duties the Sidemen Charity Match.Sidemen Charity Match action will be streamed live from the Sidemen YouTube channel.The match takes place on Saturday, March 8 at 3pm.Football legends Emile Heskey, Jermain Defoe and Eni Aluko are on punditry duties.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Are there still tickets available for the Sidemen Charity Match?In short, no, tickets are now officially sold out on the Sidemen FC website.Despite upgrading to the 90,000 seater stadium, the YouTube sensations had no problem selling out the match. More

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      Sidemen Charity Match live stream FREE: How to watch Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars from Wembley Stadium?

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      THE Sidemen are set to entertain a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium, and even more at home as they take on YouTube Allstars in the annual charity match. The British-based YouTube group have become one of the nation’s most well-known people, with the big names such as Olajide Olatunji aka KSI and Simon Minter aka Miniminter. KSI, who has ventured into music and boxing, has played for Sidemen throughout the yearsCredit: AlamyIShowSpeed has shot to fame in recent years and though a charity match regular, he has yet to scoreCredit: RexTheir annual charity match which has played out five previous editions will be go big at the national stadium this year after touring many stadiums in the UK in prior years. The game is expected to be sold-out with 90,000 noted to be attending but what about those watching at home?SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH LIVE – LATEST UPDATES Well, they will be able to watch the big event for FREE, and here’s how: READ MORE IN SIDEMENHow to watch Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars from Wembley Stadium? In previous years, the game has been shown via a live stream on the Sidemen YouTube channel, and this year is expected to be the same.The match will take place on TODAY. Kick-off will be at 3pm.The match will take place at Wembley Stadium in London. More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025 player numbers: Who is wearing what shirt number for Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars clash?

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      THE Sidemen group are expected to fill out Wembley TODAY as they take on a host of YouTube’s biggest names. It’s the sixth edition of the charity match, with the the Sidemen having visited many stadiums around England – in West Ham’s London Stadium last time out. KSI has played in all Sidemen charity matchesCredit: PAYouTube sensation, Speed, has chosen the number of his football idolCredit: PA WireIt’s expected that the national stadium’s 90,000 capacity will be packed out, with tickets selling out in just THREE HOURS. The Sidemen are taking on the YouTube Allstars, and currently hold a 4-1 record in five matches, ranging back to 2016.SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH LIVE – LATEST UPDATES Ahead of the game, the shirt numbers were released with some big names donning some top numbers. READ MORE IN SIDEMENHere are the shirt numbers for both sides: Sidemen 0 – JME 1 – Logan Paul4 – Zerkaa 7 – Miniminter8 – George Clarkey 9 – Joe Weller 11 – Callux 12 – XQC 14 – Lazarbream 17 – Randolph 19 – KSI 21 – TBJZL 24 – Mark Rober 25 – Behzinga 27 – Manny 77 – Wroetoshaw 99 – Jasontheween123 – VikkstarYouTube Allstars 1 – Sketch 2 – Willne3 – Kai Cenat 5 – Max Fosh7 – Speed 10 – ChrisMD13 – AngryGinge 14 – Theo Baker 17 – CarryMinati21 – Chunkz22 – Fanum25 – Lachlan 27 – Danny Aarons66 – Stable Ronaldo67 – Jynxzi69 – Niko999 – Deji 23 – Mr Beast More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025 EXACT time – what time is huge game kicking off today?

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      YOUTUBE group the Sidemen will take on YouTube Allstars in a HUGE charity match at Wembley Stadium.The game has been a proven hit in the past, taking the game from Southampton, Charlton and the London Stadium to Wembley.The Sidemen are some of the most famous people in the UKCredit: Anthony Stanley/WENNIShowSpeed played at the charity match in 2023Credit: Kieran Cleeves/PA WireYouTube Allstars have only one win against Sidemen FC, back in 2017, but the games are usually high scoring, entertaining matches.The YouTube group puts on the event to raise money for charity.SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH LIVE – LATEST UPDATES What times does the Sidemen Charity Match kick-off?Sidemen FC will take on the YouTube Allstars at 3pm GMT on Saturday, March 8.Read more FootballHow to watch Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars?The big match is live on the Sidemen YouTube channel, as it has been in previous years.Coverage on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel begins at 2.10pm.The match will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.Who is playing in the Sidemen Charity Match?Sidemen FC:Olajide Olatunji aka KSISimon Minter aka MiniminterTobi Brown aka TBJZLJoshua Bradley aka ZerkaaHarry Lewis aka W2SVikram Barn aka VikkstarEthan Payne aka BehzingaJMELogan PaulGeorge ClarkeyJoe WellerCalluxXQCLazarbeamRandolphMark RoberMannyJasontheweenManager: CalfreezyYouTube AllstarsMost read in FootballSketchWillNEKai CenatMax FoshIShowSpeedChrisMDAngryGingeTheo BakerCarryminatiChunkzFanum3LachlanDanny AaronsStable RonaldoJynxziNiko OmilanaDejiMr BeastManager: TheBurntChipAre there still tickets available for the Sidemen Charity Match?In short, no, tickets are now officially sold out on the Sidemen FC website.Despite upgrading to the 90,000 seater stadium, the YouTube sensations had no problem selling out the match. More

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      Sidemen Charity Match shirts 2025 – how to buy the replica kit

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      THE Sidemen have unveiled their new football shirts as the highly anticipated game approaches this weekend.Sidemen FC are returning for the sixth iteration of their charity match this year, and after a brief hiatus the match is proving as popular as ever!KSI in the previous year’s football kit playing for Sidemen FCCredit: AlamyChunkz (right) will feature in the charity matchCredit: Kieran Cleeves/PA WireThe game has seen the likes of KSI, Simon Minter (Miniminter), Harry Lewis (W2S) and the rest of the Sidemen don the shirt as part of the team.Tickets for the game SOLD OUT when they went on sale late last year. The Game will also take place at Wembley Stadium in London.Launching with a flashy new Film Promo, which sees the likes of KSI, Minimiter and TBJZL span across Dubai unique architecture.Read more SidemenWhere can you buy Sidemen FC shirts?The stylish shirts come in a black and white colour scheme embroidery with the Adidas and Sidemen crested from right to left with sponsors Visit Qatar centred just below.The replica shirt can be purchased from Footasylum, and costs £50.How to watch Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars?The big match is being broadcast live on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel.The match will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025.Kick-off will be at 3pm GMT.Who is playing in the Sidemen Charity Match?Confirmed for Sidemen FC will be their seven members:Most read in FootballOlajide Olatunji aka KSISimon Minter aka MiniminterTobi Brown aka TBJZLJoshua Bradley aka ZerkaaHarry Lewis aka W2SVikram Barn aka VikkstarEthan Payne aka BehzingaLast year’s match saw Sidemen FC beat rivals YouTube Allstars 8-5 in a thrilling game. More

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      Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif Khan: Start time, TV channel, live stream and full card as pair square off in Brighton

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      MICHAEL CONLAN will make his long-awaited boxing return when he takes on Asad Asif Khan TONIGHT.The pair will dust-up in Brighton Centre on Friday night, on the Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna undercard, as Irishman Conlan looks to kick-start his stuttering career.Michael Conlan fought for a world title in May 2023 but has fought just once sinceAsad Asif Khan is on a four-match winning streakCredit: GettyThe Belfast-born fighter, 33, is yet to step into the ring since his knockout to the hands of Jordan Gill in December 2023.His motivation to stick on the gloves again has come after signing a deal with the Wasserman boxing agency as he attempts to maintain his world title ambitions.Conlan’s defeat to Gill followed losses against Leigh Wood and a world title defeat to Luis Alberto Lopez.Frankly, he has yet to make good on the promise he showed in the early 2010s during his time as Irish representative in London and Rio Olympics, despite the controversial loss in Brazil. READ MORE IN BOXING As for Khan, he may not have any real pedigree to his career but a 19-5-1 record with five knockouts underlines a strong fighter regardless.EUBANK VS McKENNA LIVE – LATEST UNDERCARD UPDATES When is Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif Khan?The fight is live from the Brighton Centre on Friday, March 7.The ring walk for Harlem Eubank and Tyrone McKenna is scheduled for 9pm GMT.What TV channel is Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif Khan on and can it be streamed?Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif Khan will be available to watch on Channel 5.It can also be streamed live on My5.Coverage on TV begins at 9pm but earlier on My5.Alternatively, coverage of the whole card will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Most read in BoxingConlan vs Khan full cardHarlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna; Welterweight, for the vacant IBF intercontinental welterweight titleMichael Conlan vs Asad Asif Khan; Super featherweightDan Toward vs Muzamiru Kakande; Super welterweightTom Welland vs Ally B Lubanja; FeatherweightHarvey Dykes vs Stefano Capone; HeavyweightCodie Smith vs Jose Manuel Perez; Super featherweightBen Andrews vs Navid Iranl; Light heavyweightJP O’Meara vs Paris Stavropoulos; Super featherweightMatty Harris vs Kevin Nicolas Espindola; HeavyweightLucas Roehrig vs Camilo Castagno; Cruiserweight More