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      Who is Man City’s assistant manager Juanma Lillo?

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is arguably one of the greatest football managers to have blessed the game – but assistant Juanma Lillo deserves some credit too.Manchester City are one victory away from being crowned Premier League champions for an unprecedented FOURTH time in a row.Juanma Lillo is Pep Guardiola’s No 1 assistant managerCredit: GettyAnd while Pep will be in the spotlight, Lillo has played a massive part in the Man City boss’ succcessBut just exactly who is Lillo and how influential is he to Manchester City?Who is Man City’s assistant manager Juanma Lillo?Born in Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Lillo began coaching locally at Amaroz at just age 16 before leading Spanish side Mirandes to Segunad Division B promotion in the 1988/89 season as champions four years later.Lillo then spent the 1991/92 campaign at Cultural Leonesa, advocating a 4-2-3-1 formation which then led to him becoming the youngest coach to attain the national coaching badge in Spain.Read more on Man CityHowever, the Spanish sensation made a name for himself as a manager during his time at Salamanca – the youngest ever person to manage at the highest level.Furthermore, in 2015, Lillo introduced himself to the world stage when he joined Jorge Sampaoli’s staff at the Chile national team.Lillo has managed 12 different teams across the world in 20 years.This includes stints Zaragoza, Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Vissel Kobe.Most read in FootballHas Juanma Lillo ever managed Man City?Manchester City announced Juanma Lillo as an assistant manager on June 9, 2020, replacing current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.But in 2023, Lillo stood in for Pep Guardiola for victories over Sheffield United and Fulham as the head coach recovered from back surgery in Spain.What has Pep said about Juanma Lillo?Pep first crossed paths with Lillo in 1996 – a few months after the embittered end to Johan Cruyff’s celebrated tenure as Barcelona head coach and the pair haven’t looked back since.The Manchester City boss was impressed by the level and style of Lillo when he was in charge of a Real Oviedo team that lost 4-2 to Barcelona.And he was delighted to see Lillo return to the squad after leaving City from 2022 to 2023.Pep said: “Juanma sees things no one else in the game sees.“He understands football on an incredible level, so he is the perfect person for me to work alongside.“I have always been inspired by him – his knowledge of football, his intelligence and his humanity mark him out as a very special person in my life – and we have a shared ideology.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a friend, a colleague and an inspiration. I am so, so happy he is back here at Manchester City.“His preparation for matches is absolutely amazing. I know he will raise standards because he works so hard every single day.” More

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      What date is the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?

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      TYSON FURY takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed title clash on Saturday night.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia and put their unbeaten records on the line.Fury and Usyk will go head-to-head in RiyadhCredit: GETTYFour major world titles will be up for grabs for the first time with Fury holding the WBC strap while Usyk possesses the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.The huge showdown was originally scheduled for February, but the Gyspy King received a bad cut to the eye, forcing him to postpone the bout.Whoever loses on the night will have the opportunity to activate a rematch clause – but when is part two expected to take place?When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?SunSport understands a TWO-WAY clause in place, meaning both men – should they lose – can contractually trigger a rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Saudi boxing chief, H.E. Turki Alalshikh, has confirmed that Fury vs Usyk part two has been pencilled in for the weekend of October 12/13.Alalshikh plans to have the rematch to kick off another Riyadh Season.Will all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?Should the rematch take place between Fury and Usyk, they won’t be competing for all the heavyweight titles.That is because the winner of the undisputed bout will be stripped of the IBF strap in order for mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic to finally compete for it.Most read in BoxingIt is not yet know when the belt will be stripped from the eventual winner, but it will happen before Hrgovic takes on Brit Daniel Dubois on June 1. More

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      When does the Premier League 2024/25 season start and is there a winter break?

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      THERE’S nothing quite like Premier League football to fill you with excitement – and the 2024/25 campaign is expected to do just that!Manchester City and Arsenal have been locked in a thrilling battle once again as the title race goes right down to the final day.Manchester City and Arsenal’s thrilling title race boils down to the final dayCredit: ReutersAston Villa sensationally beat Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea to the final Champions League spot behind Liverpool.While Luton and Nottingham Forest fight for their lives on Matchday 38 as only one of them can achieve survival in England’s top-flight division.But fans want to know when the drama for the 2024/25 season will begin to unfold.When does the Premier League 2024/25 season start?The curtain raiser for the 2024/25 campaign is scheduled to get underway on the weekend of Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18.Read more on Premier LeagueAnd the season will run over 33 weekend, four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek which sees the final round of games take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025.Premier League bosses have revealed that more rest time will be given to sides over three of the festive match round with no club playing within 60 hours of another game. Will there be a winter break for the Premier League 2024/25 season?Premier League organisers have confirmed that the winter break has been REMOVED from the calendar for 2024/25.This is to allow a mid-August start date for the Premier League.Most read in FootballThe long summer break also allows Premier League clubs to be better able to ensure that players get a consecutive three-week rest following Euro 2024.And this takes into account expert advice from the medical and technical departments which values a longer period of complete rest in the summer rather than a short break in the winter.When are the Premier League 2024/25 fixtures released?All 380 Premier League 2024/25 fixtures will be released on Tuesday, June 18 – four days after the opening Euro 2024 match.It is scheduled to be revealed at 9am BST.Dates and kick-off times for all of the Premier League 2024/25 fixtures are subject to change throughout the course of the season. More

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      Euro 2024 squads: Germany and France CONFIRM 26-man list while England’s team set to be announced soon

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      WITH the Premier League season coming to an end THIS weekend, international bosses are sweating over their squad selections for Euro 2024.The tournament begins this summer on June 14 before concluding on July 14.Gareth Southgate is mulling over his squad selection for Euro 2024Credit: GettyEngland will be hoping to go one better than they managed at Euro 2020, but know the task in Germany will not be easy.With that in mind, Gareth Southgate will have a big decision to make on the players who make the cut.When are Euro 2024 squads picked?The Uefa deadline for squads to be picked is June 7, just one week before the tournament starts. Southgate will pick his provisional England squad on May 21. Read more from Euro 2024Scotland boss Steve Clarke is yet to announce when he will name his provisional squad.Euro 2024 confirmed squads:Group AGermanyGoalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)Most read in Euro 2024Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)Arsenal’s Kai Havertz will be a part of the Germany squadCredit: GettyScotlandTo be namedHungaryGoalkeepers: Denes Dibusz (Ferencvaros), Peter Gulacsi (RB Leipzig), Peter Szappanos (Paks)Defenders: Botond Balogh (Parma), Endre Botka (Ferencvaros), Marton Dardai (Hertha BSC), Attila Fiola (Fehervar), Adam Lang (Omonia Nicosia), Willi Orban (RB Leipzig), Attila Szalai (Freiburg)Midfielders: Bendeguz Bolla (Servette), Mihaly Kata (MTK), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Laszlo Kleinheisler (Hajduk Split), Adam Nagy (Spezia Calcio), Zsolt Nagy (Puskas Akademia), Loic Nego (Le Havre), Andras Schafer (Union Berlin), Callum Styles (Sunderland)Forwards: Martin Adam (Ulsan Hyundai), Kevin Csoboth (Ujpest), Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union), Krisztofer Horvath (Kecskemet), Roland Sallai (Freiburg), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Barnabas Varga (Ferencvaros)Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai will be on the plane for HungaryCredit: ReutersSwitzerlandTo be namedGroup BSpainTo be namedCroatiaTo be namedItalyTo be namedAlbaniaTo be namedGroup CSloveniaTo be namedDenmarkTo be namedSerbiaTo be namedEnglandTo be namedGroup DNetherlandsGoalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), Nick Olij (Sparta Rotterdam)Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona FC), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Quinten Timber (Feyenoord), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim)Virgil van Dijk is set to captain the Netherlands at Euro 2024Credit: Kenny RamsayFranceGoalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus ), Aurlien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zare-Emery (PSG)Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to lead France to victory at Euro 2024Credit: GettyPolandTo be namedAustriaTo be namedGroup EUkraineGoalkeepers: Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid), Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica), Heorhiy Bushchan (Dynamo Kyiv)Defenders: Yukhym Konoplia, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matvienko (all Shakhtar Donetsk), Oleksandr Tymchyk (Dynamo Kyiv), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton), Maksym Taloverov (LASK), Illia Zabarnyi (Bournemouth), Oleksandr Svatok (Dnipro-1)Midfielders: Taras Stepanenko, Oleksandr Zubkov, Heorhiy Sudakov (all Shakhtar Donetsk), Andriy Yarmolenko, Volodymyr Brazhko, Mykola Shaparenko (all Dynamo Kyiv), Serhiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo), Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa), Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea), Viktor Tsyhankov (Girona), Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)Attackers: Artem Dovbyk (Girona), Roman Yaremchuk (Valencia), Vladyslav Vanat (Dynamo Kyiv)Reserves: Dmytro Riznyk, Danylo Sikan (both Shakhtar Donetsk), Vladyslav Kabayev, Vladyslav Buyalskyi, Denys Popov (all Dynamo Kyiv), Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford)Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk has made the cut for UkraineCredit: GettySlovakiaTo be namedBelgiumTo be namedRomaniaTo be namedGroup FPortugalTo be namedCzech RepublicTo be namedGeorgiaTo be namedTurkeyTo be namedHow many players can a manager select?Southgate will name a provisional 26-man squad in May, with a view to cutting it down to a 23-player limit.However, a shock twist could now see Southgate and rival bosses have 26 players to pick for the tournament.Uefa had decided to return the traditional smaller squads for this summer’s event.But number of national coaches had urged a rethink, citing the sheer number of injuries sustained by players this season.Uefa’s national competitions committee “narrowly” backed the proposal to revert to the extended squads allowed at both the delayed Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.READ MORE SUN STORIESOrganisers are torn on changing tournament rules at virtually the last minute.A final decision will be made by the ruling executive committee in the next few days. 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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the huge fight start in UK?

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      TYSON FURY will meet Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed heavyweight title clash on Saturday night.The two stars will put their unbeaten records on the line in what is set to be one of the biggest fights of the decade.Whoever comes out victorious will become the first undisputed heavyweight champ in the four-belt era.Fury currently holds the WBC title while Usyk possesses the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.The Gypsy King’s last outing came against Francis Ngannou back in October, which the Mancunian won by split decision in controversial fashion.Usyk has not been in action since his knockout victory over Brit Daniel Dubois eight months ago.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat time are the ring-walks for Fury vs Usyk and when does the fight start?
      The ring-walks for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk are expected at approximately 11pm BST.
      The main event will get underway at approximately 11.15pm BST.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The undercard is set to begin at 5pm BST.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.
      You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      Fury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
      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
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      Eddie Hall vs Neffati Brothers: UK start time, ring-walks, live stream as strongman takes on TWO brothers at same time

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      EDDIE HALL makes his MMA debut next month in a bizarre showdown.The legendary strongman, who lost to Hafthor Bjornsson in the ring back win 2022, will take on TWO people at the same time in his next bout.Eddie Hall will face TWO brothers at the same time next monthHis two opponents are Neffati brothers Jamil and Jamel.Hall, who weighs close to 330lbs, hasn’t competed in MMA before, but came close to doing so last year before talks came to a halt.Now he’ll face the Neffati siblings in a fight which is being led by brand-new promotional outfit World Freak Fight League.Jamil and Jamel, however, weigh just 145lbs each. With two of them on the same team, though, they’ll fancy their chances.Eddie HallWhen is Hall vs Neffati Brothers?
      Eddie Hall’s big clash with the Neffati Brothers will take place on Friday, June 7.
      The bout will take place at the King Georges Hall in Blackburn, England.
      Ring-walks for the main event are likely to get going from around 10pm BST.
      How to watch Hall vs Neffati Brothers
      The fight will be shown live on Vimeo PPV.
      You can live stream the action from the Vimeo app.
      A pay-per-view price for the event has yet to be announced.
      Full cardHall is not the only recognisable figure on the card Ty Jones, who has made a name for himself as an Ed Sheeran lookalike, will also be fighting.X-Factor winner Myles Stephenson, a former member of the group Rak-Su, is another set to appear.Most read in BoxingDwarves Salim Chiboub and Radek will also fight on the show and came head-to-head at a press conference earlier this month. More

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      Have Arsenal changed their logo?

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      ARSENAL’S season may not be over just yet – but they are already preparing for next campaign.The Gunners and Manchester City will take the Premier League title race to the final day.Arsenal have enjoyed a terrific season and could win the Premier League title on SundayCredit: GETTYPep Guardiola’s side took Pole position for the league after beating Arsenal’s bitter rivals Tottenam 2-0 on Tuesday night – taking them two points clear at the top.The Gunners need to beat Everton on Sunday and hope that London rivals West Ham avoid defeat at the Etihad against Manchester City to claim the trophy.But before the huge finale, Arsenal have released their new kits for next season – with one huge change.Have Arsenal changed their logo?Arsenal have confirmed that all of their kits for the 2024/25 season will be fronted by the iconic cannon rather than the club crest.READ MORE IN ARSENALThe Gunners have used the cannon instead of the badge on the 2023/24 season’s third shirt – but it’s the first time since 1989/90 that the cannon is used on all kits.Arsenal have confirmed their new kits for next seasonCredit: @ArsenalFC/TwitterAccording to The Athletic, Arsenal have taken the decision to have the shirt fronted by the cannon to reflect on the club’s rich history, culture and tradition.When will the new Arsenal kit first be worn?The Gunners’ stunning new adidas kit will be worn on the pitch for the first time by Arsenal Women as they take on Brighton in the final match of the WSL season on Saturday, May 18.But it’s not been confirmed when Arsenal’s men’s team will first wear their new shirt.Most read in FootballSunSport understands that the Gunners will NOT pull on their new strip for their huge Premier League finale with Everton. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream and TV guide – how to watch super Saudi clash

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      ALL eyes will be on Tyson Fury as he steps foot into the ring with Ukranian legend Oleksandr Usyk – and we all the info on how to watch the super Saudi showdown.The Gypsy King was initially scheduled to face Usyk on February 17 before a horrific gash above his eye forced the fight into postponement.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally settle their feudCredit: ReutersBut after an 18-month collision course which included Usyk revealing he missed the birth of his daughter.And Fury overcoming boxing debutant and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, the pair will finally face off.SunSport has all the details on how to tune in.How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykFury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.Read more on Tyson FuryYou can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.Existing DAZN subscribers will be able to purchase the fight for £18.99.TNT Sports customers can buy the fight through the TV for £24.99 and you can head to 490 or 494 for the Box Office events.Most read in BoxingFor Sky customers, the fight will be showcased on Sky Box Office for a price of £24.95.The fight can be brought through your TV box or, if you prefer, through the Sky Box Office website. Head to channel 492 on Saturday, May 18 to watch in HD.Non-subscribers of Sky and DAZN can purchase the fight from the Sky Box Office Website or DAZN website and stream on a variety of devices including laptops, mobiles and tablets.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the build-up to the fight itself and the aftermath.Fury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
      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 More