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      Which England players would miss Euro 2024 semi-final if they beat Switzerland but are booked?

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      ENGLAND take on Switzerland in the quarter-final of Euro 2024 this afternoon.The Three Lions sneaked past Slovakia six days ago to book their last 8 spot.Five England players are at risk of suspensionCredit: APEngland were seconds away from Euro 2024 elimination, but Jude Bellingham’s spectacular 95th-minute overhead kick took the tie to extra time.Captain Harry Kane then added to Bellingham’s heroics in the additional period to secure a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.Gareth Southgate is now looking to lead England to a third major tournament semi-final – but some of his key players are walking a suspension tightrope.Which England players would miss Euro 2024 semi-final if they beat Switzerland but are booked?England have FIVE players who are one yellow card away from a suspension ahead of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland this afternoon.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden and Conor Gallagher are all at risk of missing the semi-final should any of them be booked in the last 8 clash and Southgate’s men progress.Marc Guehi has already received two yellow cards during Euro 2024 and will serve his one-match suspension against Switzerland.The Crystal Palace centre-half will be back available for the semi-final should England go through.When do yellow cards reset at Euro 2024?UEFA rules state that players who receive two bookings at Euro 2024 are suspended for one match before the slate is wiped clean following the conclusions of the quarter-finals.Most read in Euro 2024UEFA’s Article 54 states: “Cautions from matches in the final tournament that have not resulted in a suspension expire on completion of the quarter-finals. They are not carried forward to the semi-finals.”Cautions and pending yellow-card suspensions from the final tournament expire at the end of the competition.”What TV channel is England vs Switzerland on and can it be live streamed FREE?England vs Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Why is Marc Guehi not playing for England against Switzerland at Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND will take on Switzerland TODAY as Gareth Southgate’s men eye a Euro 2024 semi-final spot.The Three Lions made it through to the quarter-finals by the skin of their teeth after beating Slovakia 2-1 in the last 16.Marc Guehi will miss England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against SwitzerlandCredit: ALAMYEngland were on the brink of a shock Euro 2024 exit, but Jude Bellingham’s stunning 95th-minute overhead kick took the tie to extra time.Harry Kane then netted minutes into the additional period, which fired the Three Lions to the quarter-finals.But Southgate will have a selection headache for the last 8 clash, with centre-back regular Marc Guehi not available for selection.Why is Marc Guehi not playing for England against Switzerland?Marc Guehi will not feature in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland due to suspension.READ MORE IN EUROSThe centre-half picked up two yellow cards in the lead-up to the quarters, meaning he will be required to serve a one-match ban.Guehi received his first booking in England’s final group stage game against Slovenia – and his second last time out versus Slovakia.The Crystal Palace star has arguably been England’s best player at the Euros so far and will be a huge miss against Switzerland.Should England beat the Swiss and progress to the semi-finals, Guehi will have served his suspension and be available for selection.Most read in Euro 2024Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa will start in place of Guehi against Switzerland, with Gareth Southgate set to play a back three for the first time at Euro 2024.Secrets to Guehi’s stunning rise WHEN he was a lad, England ace Marc Guehi loved playing the drums at church.His religion was so important to him that he didn’t play football on Sunday.Yet at just 23, the Crystal Palace captain didn’t miss a beat as the Three Lions won their first game in the Euros and he continued to establish himself as a fixture in the heart of the defence.After England’s warm-up stinker against Iceland, his faultless and composed display in the 1-0 win against Serbia eased fans’ nerves after Harry Maguire missed out on the 26-man squad.Marc still attends church and family is hugely important to him. This has made him respected and reliable both on and off the pitch and has helped put him on the path to success.His drive to succeed started early. Marc’s school motto was “Be The Best That You Can Be” and he took it to heart.The Crystal Palace ace was born in Abidjan, the largest city in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, but moved to England aged one.His dad John, 52, became a minister at a church in Lewisham, South East London, where Marc played the drums.Steve Owen, 65, who coached him from the age of five with Cray Wanderers, in Sidcup, South East London, before Marc moved to Chelsea’s youth system, detailed his stunning rise.Read: The secrets to Guehi’s meteoric rise – from church on Sunday to Three Lions legend he idolised as a kid.How to watch England vs SwitzerlandEngland vs Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for HUGE boxing match

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      UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited next month, but there is a twist.Diaz and Masvidal, both 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz will now take place on Saturday, July 6 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.The fight was originally set for June 1 but was moved to avoid a clash with UFC 302.The card kicks off from 11pm BST time with the main event expected to get underway from 5am BST/ midnight ET.Masvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight this summerCredit: The Mega AgencyHow can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on DAZN in the UK for £24.99.Most read in BoxingAnd of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardDaniel Jacobs is taking on Shane Mosely Jr in the co-main.Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 roundsDaniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 roundsChris Avilla vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 roundsAmado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 roundsDevin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 roundsLuciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 roundsAlan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 roundsSteven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 roundsKen Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 roundsJose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 roundsUFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away More

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      Prizefighter boxing: UK start time, full card, live stream, TV channel for quarter-finals in Japan

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      PRIZEFIGHTER boxing is back later this month with some exciting quarter-final match-ups in Japan. Barry Hearn founded the Prizefighter boxing series back in 2008 and the format ran until 2015 under the Matchroom banner. Kieron Conway will be in action against Ainiwaer YilixiatiBut now it’s back and this time the fights are heading to Osaka in Japan, with two Brits and an Irishman involved. Kieron Conway and Mark Dickinson are in action, as is Aaron McKenna on an exciting night of middleweight action. Every round will have a $100,000k (£79,000) knockout bonus shared between every fighter who earns a stoppage. The winner at the end of the tournament will receive a whopping $1million (£781,000) prize. When are the Prizefighter quarter-finals?The Prizefighter quarter-finals will take place on Monday, July 15. The event will be held at the Yamato Arena in Osaka, Japan. The card will get going from 9am BST, with the main event expected at around midday. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Prizefighter will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.Prizefighter quarter-finals cardKuzuto Takesako vs. Mark Dickinson, 10 rounds – middleweightRiku Kunimoto vs. Eiki Kani, rematch, 10 rounds – middleweightKieron Conway vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati, 10 rounds – middleweightAaron McKenna vs. Jeovanny Estela, 10 rounds – middleweight More

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      Don’t Take Me Home song: What are the lyrics and why do they sing it at football and darts?

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      ENGLAND fans have been in fine voice so far throughout Euro 2024, despite some of the nervy results. The Three Lions topped their group with five points and beat Slovakia in the last 16. England fans have been cheering the team on throughout Euro 2024Credit: GettyJude Bellinghm’s equalising overhead kick in the 95th minute of that game sent England fans into raptures. England supporters have en entire library of songs they recite at games during major tournaments. And ‘Don’t Take Me Home’ is certainly one of them. What are the lyrics to Don’t Take Me Home?Don’t take me homePlease don’t take me homeI just don’t wanna go to workI wanna stay here and drink all your beerPlease don’t please don’t take me homeDon’t take me homePlease don’t take me homeI just don’t wanna go to workI wanna stay here and drink all your beerPlease don’t please don’t take me homeThe song is sung to the tune of Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart.Why do football and darts fans sing it?Well, the answer’s in the lyrics.Thousands of England fans have had to take time off work to travel to major tournaments over the years, with numerous games taking place on week days.Most read in DartsAnd the longer England stay in the tournament, the longer those fans can support the Three Lions in person.England supporters are pretty fond of beer, too.The song is also sung at darts events, most notably the World Championships at the Alexandra Palace in London. More

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      Who is Junelle Bromfield? Meet Olympic athlete Noah Lyles’ girlfriend and star of Netflix show Sprint

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      OLYMPIC Sprinter Junelle Bromfield features in the Netflix documentary – Sprint.The documentary follows the lives of top athletes such as Marcell Jacobs, Shericka Jackson and her partner and US sensation, Noah Lyles.Junelle Bromfield of Jamaica competes during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Belgrade 2022Credit: ALAMYMeet Olympic athlete Noah Lyles’ girlfriend and star of Netflix show SprintCredit: InstagramWho is Junelle Bromfield?Junelle Bromfield is a Jamaican athlete born February 8 1998.The 26-year-old competed in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal. Junelle is also the girlfriend of record breaking track and field sprinter, Noah Lyles.When and how did Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles meet?The celebrity sprinters have been dating for almost two years. The couple shared their one-year anniversary on Instagram in August 2023, with Bromfield captioning her post: “Cheers to 7 years of friendship, 6 months of dating, 1 year of being your partner. And to forever loving you. #1yearanniversary.”It has been reported that the two met online after Junelle messaged the Gainesville sprinter, asking if he’d like to play an online game together. It wasn’t long before the two became inseparable and are often seen rooting for one another on their social media accounts.Most read in AthleticsI won my first gold medal at the 2020 Olympics – this year in Paris I’ll become ‘the fastest Canadian ever’What does Junelle Bromfield do for a living?Junelle Bromfield earns her living as a successful athlete.Junelle famously won the bronze medal in the 4x400m relay race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bromfield’s mother, Sandra Farquharson, died in February 2021 from cervical cancer. Despite the tragic loss of her mother Sandra Farquharson, who died in February 2021 from cervical cancer, Junelle has continued to push for more success on the track.Junelle went on to earn a silver medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.More recently she secured her spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics after a notable performance at the Jamaican Olympic trials.Olympic Gold medalist Noah Lyles has been in a relationship with Junelle for over a yearCredit: GETTYHow to watch Netflix sprintSprint is now available to stream on Netflix. As of January 2024, Netflix in the UK has four subscription plans with the following monthly prices:Basic without ads: £6.99With ads: £4.99Standard: £10.99Premium: £15.99 More

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      Johnny Fisher vs Alen Babic: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for big heavyweight fight in London

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      JOHNNY FISHER will be looking to bosh his way to another win this weekend as he faces Alen Babic in the heavyweight division. Fisher is looking to work his way into British title contention and a big win over Babic would put him in good stead to do so. Johnny Fisher and Alen Babic face off at press conferenceBabic is one of the most entertaining and controversial heavyweight fighters to watch, mostly because of his plod-forward let-your-hands-go style. Fisher has produced some pretty tasty KO wins himself over the past couple of years, so a fight between these two could produce serious fireworks. A social media sensation together with his father Big John, Fisher will want to keep himself in the win column once again. When is Fisher vs Babic?Fisher vs Babic will take place on Saturday, July 6. The fight will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. The main event is likely to start at around 10.30pm BST. England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final vs Switzerland will be shown inside the arena at 5pm before the main card gets underway from 7pm. What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Fisher vs Babic will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.Fisher vs Babic full cardJohnny Fisher vs. Alen Babic – HeavyweightReece Bellotti vs. Levi Giles – Super featherweightLeli Buttigieg vs. Jiri Hauke – Light middleweightJohn Hedges vs. Lewis Oakford – CruiserweightMaiseyrose Courtney vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna – Women’s flyweightGiorgio Visioli vs. Tampela Maharusi – Super featherweightJimmy Sains vs. Damien Lacoudray – MiddleweightLewie Pochetty vs. Amine Boucetta – Heavyweight More

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      Who is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira? Meet the Tajikistani singer and boxer’s soon-to-be wife

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      THREE-FOOT tall Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer who came to prominence on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, is getting married.Here’s everything we know about his fiancée Amira — and when the couple is tying the knot.This instagram post from April 2024 shows Abdu Rozik proposing to AmiraCredit: Instagram @abdu_rozikWho is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira?The identity of Amira is somewhat of a mystery.Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Rozik said: “Her name is Amira and she is 19 years old.”She is studying business administration in a university in Sharjah.”She lives here and we both will make our home together here only.READ MORE ON Abdu Rozik”She is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.”And after accusations of his wedding being a publicity stunt, he added: “Just because I am not like others, people think I cannot get married.”Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babies.’There are so many people who are physically challenged. But they settle down and live their life happily.Most read in Boxing”I am aware how people are saying it’s a prank and that I’m doing all this for publicity.”But the whole world is watching what I’m doing through social media. I have over 8.2 million followers on Instagram. I will never fake something like that.”Abdu Rozik calls out Hasbulla for a fight and serenades our presenterAnd as to why Amira’s identity is somewhat hidden in the pictures he shared on social media, Rozik told the Free Press Journal: “I come from a country where we are not allowed to show the faces of our wives to people.”We both are very religious. We follow the same culture and even she is not comfortable sharing her pictures on social media.”How did Abdu Rozik and Amira meet?According to the man himself — whose full name is Abdu Rozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi — it was love at first sight, at least from his side.Speaking about how they first met, Rozik told the Hindustan Times: “It was so random… I had gone out to grab a bite at an eatery in Dubai.Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babiesAbdu RozikThe Hindustan Times”I never thought I would be lucky enough to meet the love of my life there.”I approached her and asked for her number, and that’s how we met.”From the moment I met her, I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.”When will Abdu Rozik and Amira marry?The wedding was postponed so Rozik can make his boxing debut.Abdu Rozik is a social media personality, reality TV star, singer and boxer from TajikistanAbdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6 — just one day before the singer was due to marry Amira.Rozik told SunSport last November: “Really I think Hasbulla is zero, nothing.”He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.”I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready, he’s scared of me.Rozik is making his boxing debut the day before he was due to get married to Amira”Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.”He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”It is is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai, which kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai — this is 4pm BST (11am ET).Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST (4pm ET).Rozik’s opponent in his first fight is Hasbulla MagomedovThe fight will be broadcast live on Ex-Sports, and organisers have said the live stream will be free to watch on the app.Social Knockout 3’s full fight card for has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut, taking on his close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.Rozik reignited his feud with Hasbulla in 2023Rozik’s combat sport bow comes one day before he was due to tie the knot with Amira on July 7, 2024 in Dubai.But the 20-year-old has said the fight will give him and his fiancee financial security going forward, adding that his wife supports the decision.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Amira supports my decision fully as it will change a lot for us. It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”A new date for the wedding is yet to be set. More