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      Who are commentators on the Women’s World Cup final on BBC and ITV?

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      ENGLAND will take on Spain in the Women’s World Cup final later today in Sydney.The Lionesses are eyeing a historic win in Australia and have the support of the entire nation.
      Alessia Russo scored England’s third in the Lionesses’ 3-1 win against Australia in the semi-finalCredit: GETTY

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      England booked their place in the final with a win over co-hosts Australia in their own backyard.
      Sarina Weigman’s side are hoping for a repeat of Euro 2022 with the Lionesses coming home with the biggest prize in football.
      But whose voices can you hear during the final?
      Who are the BBC and ITV commentators for the Women’s World Cup final?
      The BBC commentators for the Women’s World Cup will be the team of Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce, Vicki Sparks, Conor McNamara and Steven Wyeth.
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      Gabby Logan will be on presenting duties with Alex Scott amongst the team of pundits.
      For ITV, commentary will come from Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface, Pien Meulensteen and Tom Gayle.
      Laura Woods will be the lead presenter alongside Seema Jaswal and Michelle Owen.
      Jill Scott, Ian Wright, Karen Carney, Eni Aluko and Emma Hayes are amongst the team of pundits for ITV.
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      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be broadcast LIVE on both ITV 1 and BBC One.
      ITV 1 will begin their coverage at 9:25am BST on Sunday morning (August 20) and BBC One’s show will start at 9:45am BST.
      The Women’s World Cup final will be available to watch for FREE via the ITVX app/website and the BBC iPlayer app/website, providing you have a valid TV license.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Sydney by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Who is footballer Alba Redondo?

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      ALBA REDONDO has enjoyed huge success at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and will now represent her country in the final.The Spanish football player will take on England as part of Jorge Vilda’s squad at the FIFA tournament.
      Alba Redondo is part of Spain’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squadCredit: Alex Grimm – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
      Who is Alba Redondo?
      Alba Redondo is a Spanish professional footballer.
      She was born on August 27, 1996 in Albacete, Spain.
      According to La Liga’s official website, the sports star is 169cm tall.
      Redondo is in a relationship with girlfriend Cristina Monleón.
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      Monleón was seen kissing her partner in the stand at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      The pair also regularly share pictures of themselves together on social media.
      Redondo’s football career began in the youth system of her hometown club Fundación Albacete.

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      She then worked her way up to play for the senior team.
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      In June 2019, after scoring 53 goals for Albacete, Redondo signed for Valencian club Levante.
      In 2023 it was reported that the club had renewed the striker’s contract until June 2024.
      Redondo has been linked to a number of other clubs, such as Real Madrid, but in an August 2023 interview she seemed to put the transfer rumours to rest.
      Speaking to The Athletic, Redondo said she feels “at home” at Levante, adding: “It’s been a magnificent season for me in every way”.
      The football star has a tattoo on her arm with the phrase: “Arriba los corazones,” which translates to “up with hearts”.
      The inking is a tribute to her late uncle, who died in 2003 while serving in the Spanish army. 
      Redondo can be seen kissing the tattoo every time she scores a goal.
      When did Alba Redondo join the Spanish national team?
      Redondo made her debut for Spain’s senior national team in November 2018.
      She joined the squad after being spotted by talent scouts.
      Redondo was chosen by Spain manager Vilda to be a part of his FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.
      The forward scored three goals in four matches at the competition, which was held in Australia and New Zealand.
      She scored twice against Zambia and once against Switzerland.
      What is Alba Redondo’s salary?
      Redondo’s salary has not been disclosed publicly but she is thought to be worth around £300,000.
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      As well as her football salary, Redondo also earns money from her sponsorship deals.
      The star is an ambassador for Puma and can often be seen wearing the Puma Future Ultimate boots. More

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      Who is Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas?

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      ALEXIA PUTELLAS is widely regarded as one of the best female footballers in the world.The sports star will represent Spain at the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when her team take on Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses.
      Alexia Putellas of Spain will represent her country at the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World CupCredit: Maja Hitij – FIFA
      Who is Alexia Putellas?
      Alexia Putella is a Spanish and Catalan professional football player.
      She was born on February 4, 1994 in Mollet del Vallès, Barcelona.
      Putellas played basketball as a child but became interested in football when she started school and joined a club when she was seven years old.
      She played for Sabadell from 2001 until 2005, moving to Barcelona girls’ youth team for a year afterwards.
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      From 2006 until 2011 she was a part of the Espanyol girls’ team before moving to Valencian club Levante.
      In 2012 she joined Barcelona’s senior team and has remained with the squad ever since.
      Sadly, Putella’s father Jaume Putellas Rota passed away shortly before she joined Barcelona.
      With the La Liga side Putellas has won seven league titles, seven Copas de la Reina, and two UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies.
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      In 2021 the star won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award, the Ballon d’Or Féminin, and The Best FIFA Women’s Player, becoming the first player to win all three in the same year.
      She achieved this feat once again in 2022.
      Nike-sponsored Putellas has gained the nickname “La Reina”, meaning the Queen, from fans.
      She has been awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, one of the highest civilian orders in Catalonia, making her one of only three footballers to receive the honour.
      Lionel Messi and Johan Cruyff are the other players to achieve this.
      When did Alexia Putellas join the Spanish national team?
      Putellas has played for the Spanish national team since she was a teen.
      She began playing for Spain’s youth national team at 15 and earned her first cap for the senior team in 2003, when she was 19 years old.
      Putellas has represented her country at the 2013 European Championship finals, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2017 UEFA Women’s Euros and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      In 2022 she became the first player to reach 100 caps with Spain’s national women’s team.
      Putellas was one of fifteen Spanish players who wrote letters to Spain’s football federation in September 2022, threatening to quit if manager Jorge Vilda was not fired.
      Despite the revolt against Vilda, she was called up by the coach for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
      What is Alexia Putellas’ salary?
      Putellas reportedly earns around £300,000 annually.
      She has an estimated net worth of almost £1.2million.
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      Putellas has amassed this fortune through her career as a player and as her sponsorship and brand deals.
      As well as her deal with Nike, the player has been a brand ambassador for big names like Oakley, Spotify and Mango. More

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      Is the Women’s World Cup trophy made of gold and how much is it worth?

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      THE 2023 Women’s World Cup is set to culminate in a face-off between Spain and England.The football squads will compete at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, with the hopes of bringing home the coveted trophy for their team – and their country.
      Spain and England will compete for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup trophyCredit: Isabel Infantes/Shutterstock
      What is the Women’s World Cup trophy made of?
      According to FIFA, the Women’s World Cup trophy is made of sterling silver but is covered in 23 karat white and yellow gold.
      The trophy measures 47 centimetres and weighs 4.6 kilograms.
      The award’s design features a spiral with a football at the top.
      There is also a cone-shaped platform at the bottom of the trophy, where the names of past winners of the tournament are displayed.
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      FIFA states that the composition of the trophy symbolises “the athleticism, dynamism and elegance of women’s football”.
      The trophy was designed by William Sawaya for the 1999 Women’s World Cup, held in the USA.
      It was handcrafted in Milan, Italy.
      The current trophy is the second iteration of the Women’s World Cup prize.
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      The first trophy was only awarded at the first two Women’s World Cups in 1991 and 1995.
      It had to be replaced after it was stolen in 1997 from the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo following Norway’s 1995 win.
      How much is the trophy worth?
      According to reports, in 2015 the Women’s World Cup trophy had an estimated value of around £23,000 in 2015.
      The Men’s World Cup trophy, meanwhile, was valued at £227,000 in 2022.
      That trophy is made up of 6.175 kilograms of 18 karat gold.
      Which teams have won the most Women’s World Cup trophies?
      The United States is the team that has won the most Women’s World Cup tournaments.
      They have lifted the trophy four times, in 1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019.
      The US squad has also had the most top four finishes at the tournament, having made it to the semi-finals eight times.
      They also have made five appearances in a Women’s World Cup final, making them the team with the most final appearances.
      Germany have won the Women’s World Cup the second-most times.
      They have two victories to their name, having been crowned champions in 2003 and 2007.
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      The Lionesses have never secured World Cup glory but have reached the semi-finals twice, in 2015 and 2019
      Their 2023 opponents, Spain, will also be winning for the first time if victorious at the World Cup final. More

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      Women’s World Cup final live stream and TV guide: How to watch England take on Spain for FREE

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      ENGLAND will be involved in their first-ever Women’s World Cup final on Sunday as they take on Spain in Sydney.The Lionesses beat co-hosts Australia in their own backyard in a thrilling semi-final.
      Alessia Russo was on the scoresheet in England’s Women’s World Cup semi-final clash against AustraliaCredit: GETTY
      Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo helped England to a historic 3-1 win.
      Serina Weigman’s side beat their final opponents Spain on their route to Euro 2022 glory last summer.
      SunSport has all the details so you don’t miss the Women’s World Cup final.
      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be broadcast LIVE on both ITV 1 and BBC One.
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      ITV 1 will begin their coverage at 9:25am BST on Sunday morning (August 20) and BBC One’s show will start at 9:45am BST.
      Laura Woods will be on presenting duties for ITV with analysis from Karen Carney and Eni Aluko.
      For BBC, Gabby Logan will be the presenter with Alex Scott amongst the team of pundits.
      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final FREE?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be available to watch for FREE via the ITVX app/website and the BBC iPlayer app/website, providing you have a valid TV license.
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      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Sydney by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Who is former Liverpool and Man City player Craig Bellamy and where is he now?

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      CRAIG Bellamy is a Welsh former footballer whose career is nothing short of impressive.Since hanging up his boots he’s turned his hand to management.
      Craig Bellamy used to play as a forward
      Who is former Liverpool and Man City player Craig Bellamy?
      Craig Douglas Bellamy is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a forward.
      He was born on July 13, 1979, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
      As a child Bellamy enjoyed watching Cardiff City at their then-home ground Ninian Park, with his dad who was a huge Bluebirds fan.
      He also suffers from asthma and frequently made trips to the hospital to manage it.
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      After the family moved to Trowbridge he joined his school’s football team at the age of seven.
      Local team Pentwyn Dynamo began to take an interest in him but were put off by his small stature, so his father offered to form a team providing his son could find another players.
      This led to the under-10s side of local team Caer Castell FC being formed.
      By the age of 12, Bellamy became friends with older boys and was regularly drinking alcohol.
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      By 14, he was barely attending school, smoking cigarettes and drinking every day, but denies ever using drugs.
      He left school with no GCSEs.
      In 1993, his brother introduced him to his future wife Claire, who Craig credits as a key factor in him pulling away from his early troubles.
      They married on July 13, 2005, and the couple have three children – Ellis, Cameron and Lexi.
      After youth stints at Bristol Rovers and Norwich City, Bellamy began his senior career at the latter, staying with the Canaries from 1996 until 2000.
      He played for Liverpool during the 2006/2007 and 2011/2012 seasons winning the Community Shield in 2006 and League Cup in 2012.
      In total he made 54 appearances for the Reds, scoring 13 times.
      He played two seasons at Manchester City from 2009-2011, making 40 appearances and scoring 12 goals.
      He retired from playing on May 22, 2014
      During his career he played for the senior Wales squad from 1998 until 2013.
      Craig was sacked after a 4-0 defeat to Italy in June 1999.
      However, he returned at the end of the 1999-2000 season playing in friendlies against Brazil and Portugal.
      He won 78 caps and scored six times.
      Bellamy was also part of the Team GB football squad at the 2012 London Olympics.
      What other clubs has Craig Bellamy played for?
      Bellamy started out at First Division (before it became the Championship) club Norwich City in 1996, before joining Premier League side Coventry City in 2000.
      He transferred to Newcastle United, where he played 93 times and scored 28 goals.
      He spent 2005 on loan at Celtic before moving to Blackburn Rovers. –
      After his first spell at Anfield, Bellamy signed for West Ham United in 2007, playing for them 24 times.
      He then moved to Man City before joining Cardiff on loan for the 2010/2011 season.
      He made 35 appearances for the Welsh side before returning to Liverpool.
      From 2012–2014 he was back at Cardiff where he made a further 55 appearances
      Where is Craig Bellamy now?
      He retired from playing on May 22, 2014, and joined Cardiff’s coaching staff as the player development manager in 2016.
      He was appointed under-21 team coach for Belgian side Anderlecht in June 2019, after his former Man City teammate Vincent Kompany was made manager.
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      He stepped down from the role in September 2021 due to mental health issues.
      He again joined Kompany in 2022, as assistant manager at Burnley. More

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      Where can I buy England Women’s World Cup final shirt?

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      ENGLAND are ready to take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, have made it all the way to the last stage of the FIFA tournament with the support of the country behind them.
      England’s Alessia Russo is part of the Lioness squad taking on Spain at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023Credit: Stephanie Meek – CameraSport via Getty Images
      Where can I buy an England Women’s World Cup final shirt?
      If you want to show your support for England’s women’s national team at the final of the World Cup, it is possible to buy a shirt.
      Lioness shirts can be bought through on the official England website and through the Nike website.
      The kits are also available through Foudys, which describes itself as “the first and only official store in the world dedicated to women’s football.”
      Shirts are priced at £79.95 each, though the England store has strips that are personalised with the names of the players which cost a little more, at £94.95.
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      England’s first kit is made up of the traditional white top with navy blue shorts.
      The away kit, meanwhile, is light blue.
      Both the home and away shirts are available to purchase.
      England will be wearing their light blue kit with white socks as they take on Spain in the World Cup final.
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      This is due to the fact that their white kit features dark blue shorts which are too similar to Spain’s.
      What other merchandise can I buy for the World Cup final?
      Nike has a range of other products that fans can purchase to support the Lionesses.
      The website sells a football jacket for £79.95, a t-shirt for £27.95 and joggers for £49.95.
      Foudys, meanwhile, also has various products that England fans can buy and wear for the big final.
      Their range includes socks for £6.99, a pullover hoodie for £84.95 and a zip-up jacket for £89.95.
      When is the Women’s World Cup final?
      The final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place on Sunday August 20.
      The match, held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, will start at 11am UK time.
      The England vs Spain game will be broadcast live across the BBC, with coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
      On ITV, meanwhile, live coverage will be available on TV and online via ITVX. More

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      Who is Tyson Fury’s father John?

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      TYSON Fury’s rise to heavyweight glory is largely down to one man – his dad John.As head of the famous Fury family, boxing runs through his blood and has spilled out into his offspring.
      Former boxer John Fury is the head of the famous Fury familyCredit: Instagram
      Who is John Fury?
      John Fury – known by his nickname “Gypsy John” – was born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage.
      He is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
      Fury’s professional boxing career spanned eight years and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts.
      He made his professional debut on April 28, 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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      From there Fury went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.
      He was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
      After that Fury rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.
      However in his next fight he suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
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      This loss was followed by a four year absence from the ring until Fury returned against former opponent Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995 – he was knocked out again inside four rounds.
      How many children does John Fury have?
      Fury has welcomed six children during his life, which includes two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who he named after Mike Tyson.
      He’s also dad to professional boxer and reality star Tommy Fury.
      Fury’s other children are Roman, Hughie and Shane.
      His only daughter, Ramona, tragically passed away months after birth.
      When was John Fury in prison?
      In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010.
      He was handed an 11-year sentence.
      The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010.
      He was released from prison in February 2015. More