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      Why are the PFA awards in August this year?

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      THE PFA awards recognise the outstanding performers in every football division.Winners are voted for by their fellow members of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).
      Mohamed Salah was named PFA Men’s Players Player of the Year in 2022Credit: PA
      This year is particularly special as it will be the 50th anniversary of the awards.
      The awards up for grabs on the night include the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, the PFA Young Player of the Year and each divisional Team of the Year will be named.
      In addition, the PFA will also honour footballing achievement through the PFA’s Merit Award.
      Members of the public can also get involved by voting for their favourite goal and save of the season across the men’s and women’s game.
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      Why are the PFA awards in August this year?
      The PFA awards have primarily taken place in April over the years but this year’s ceremony will be on Tuesday, August 29.
      It’s down to many reasons including the fact that the domestic season for the men’s game was extended due to the winter World Cup in Qatar.
      Manchester City’s Treble winning campaign didn’t end until June 1st following their Champions League final with Inter Milan.
      Many Premier League stars were also included in squads for European qualifiers, which took place in late June.
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      The Women’s World Cup is also a huge factor as many nominees for awards have been involved in the tournament such as Lauren James and Sam Kerr.
      Just nine days after England take on Spain in the Women’s World Cup final the awards ceremony is due to take place.
      The later date ultimately gives all members and nominees the best opportunity to attend the event at the Lowry Theatre.
      PFA Men’s Players’ Player of the Year nominees:

      Erling Haaland – Manchester City
      Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City
      John Stones – Manchester City
      Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
      Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
      Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur

      PFA Men’s Young Player of the Year Nominees:

      Erling Haaland – Manchester City
      Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
      Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal
      Moises Caicedo – Brighton and Hove Albion
      Evan Ferguson – Brighton and Hove Albion
      Jacob Ramsey – Aston Villa 

      PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year Nominees:

      Ona Batlle – Manchester United
      Rachel Daly – Aston Villa
      Sam Kerr – Chelsea
      Frida Maanum – Arsenal
      Guro Reiten – Chelsea
      Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw – Manchester City

      PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year Nominees:

      Laura Blindkilde – Aston Villa
      Lauren Hemp – Manchester City
      Lauren James – Chelsea
      Missy Bo Kearns – Liverpool
      Maya Le Tissier – Manchester United
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      Who is former Chelsea and England left back Wayne Bridge?

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      WAYNE Bridge is a former footballer who played for Chelsea and England. The left back made headline on and off the pitch – here’s what we know.
      Wayne Bridge is married to singer Frankie Sandford
      Who is former Chelsea and England left back Wayne Bridge?
      Wayne Michael Bridge was born on August 5, 1980, in Southampton, England.
      He was a professional footballer who played as a left back.
      At the age of 15, Bridge was spotted by former Southampton full back Micky Adams who recommended him to the Saints.
      He signed as a trainee in July 1996 and made his debut for the senior side in 1998.
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      What other teams did Wayne Bridge play for?
      Bridge made 151 appearances for Southampton before transferring to fellow Premier League club Chelsea in 2003.
      He had an extensive career playing for Chelsea and won three domestic competitions during the six years he was at Stamford Bridge.
      He made 86 appearances, scoring once, and bagged the FA Cup and League Cup in 2007, and the Premier League title in 2005.
      He went out on loan to Fulham in 2006 and finally left the north London club for Manchester City in 2009, where he played for four seasons.
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      However, his last two seasons were on loan with West Ham and Sunderland.
      During the 2012–2013 season he played 37 times for EFL Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion while on loan from City.
      After playing a season with Reading, Wayne retired in 2014.
      During his playing career he was capped 36 times for England between 2002 and 2009, scoring one goal.
      He was selected for two Fifa World Cup squads – 2002 and 2006 – and the Euros in 2004.
      Who is Wayne Bridge married to?
      Wayne is married to The Saturday’s singer, Frankie Sandford.
      Frankie announced their engagement via Twitter on April 8, 2013.
      They were married on July 19, 2014 in a private ceremony.
      They share two sons, Parker and Carter.
      Wayne was previously in a relationship with model Vanessa Perroncel from 2005 to 2009.
      They share a son Jaydon Jean Claude.
      Wayne found himself in a scandal when it was claimed his team-mate and England captain John Terry had slept with Vanessa following their split.
      John and Vanessa denied the claims but the scandal prevailed leading Bridge to refuse to shake hands with Terry when they played against each other after his move to Manchester City.
      What is Wayne Bridge’s net worth?
      Bridge has an estimated net worth of $9million (£7million).
      His net worth will have been earned through his previous football career and his stints on reality TV.
      After putting his football career behind him Bridge starred on I’m A Celebrity in 2016.
      It was reported he was paid £150,000 to enter the jungle.
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      He won the first celebrity series of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2019.
      He also fought Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in a charity Sport Aid boxing bout – and won. More

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      Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?

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      TYSON fury may be known to his fans as a heavyweight champion, but to his children he is just known as dad.Since getting together, the boxing champ and his wife Paris Fury have welcomed a huge brood of kids.
      Tyson Fury and wife Paris have a big family togetherCredit: Instagram
      How many children do Tyson and Paris Fury have?
      Tyson Fury and Paris have six children – with a seventh baby due due in September 2023.
      The Gypsy King’s youngest daughter Athena was born on August 8, 2021, and faced a tough start in the intensive care unit.
      Together, the couple has five other children, their eldest child is a daughter named Venezuela who was born on September 27, 2009.
      This geographical theme for the sisters was continued with Valencia, who they welcomed on December 4, 2017.
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      All of Tyson’s boys have the first name Prince, starting with Prince John James who was born in 2011.
      Tyson’s other two sons are called Prince Tyson II, (born 2016), and Prince Adonis Amaziah (born 2019).
      When asked why the Gypsy King had named all his sons Prince he said: “I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.”
      On March 23, 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their seventh child.
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      Tyson shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram Story announcing their big news.
      “I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great,” he captioned the photo. “What a woman 👩. 7th 👶 incoming 🙏. Fantastic news to cheer me up! 😊.”
      When did Paris and Tyson Fury get married?
      Happy couple Paris and Tyson met when he was 17 and she was 15, they began dating the year after.
      They dated for two years before tying the knot in 2008 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster.
      The childhood sweethearts have been together ever since, raising their children in Morecombe, Lancashire.
      Despite the super-yacht and millions of pounds, the Gypsy King has said he wants a normal life, taking out the bins. More

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      Tyson Fury brothers: Who are the boxer’s siblings?

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      TYSON Fury is known for being the WBC heavyweight champion, having held the title undefeated since 2020.But he’s not the only one of his brothers who is a boxing champ.
      Tyson Fury has four brothers including Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Who are Tyson Fury’s brothers?
      Tommy Fury
      Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury are half-brothers, who share the same father John Fury, but were born by different mothers.
      Like his big bro, he is a professional boxer and, as of 2023, is unbeaten during his career.
      His fights include Jake Paul, Daniel Bocianski, and Anthony Taylor.
      Away from boxing and Tommy shot to fame on Love Island 2019, where he met his fiancee and mother of his child Molly-Mae Hague.
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      Roman Fury
      Roman Fury has followed in the family footsteps of being a boxerCredit: Instagram
      Roman Fury is another of the Fury brothers and the son of John.
      Like his famous siblings, he is also a boxer and lives near to Tyson in Morecombe.
      In 2020 Roman announced he was the ninth Fury family member to take up boxing.
      He explained to iFL: “When lockdown happened I had nothing else to do.
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      “I had no work on, as many people didn’t, and I had the opportunity to go and train.
      “So I did it, got fit, lost a bit of weight and I just fell in love with it.”
      Shane Fury
      Shane Fury (second from right) is supportive of his brothersCredit: Instagram
      Next we have Shane Fury, who is more under the radar than his other brothers.
      Although he isn’t a boxer, he is incredibly supportive of his siblings careers.
      Speaking to iFL TV after Tyson’s fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020, Shane said: “In my opinion, he [Fury] is the best heavyweight ever made.
      “The size, stature of him, he shouldn’t be able to do what he can do but he’s a proper fighting man. He’s proved it tonight that he’s the best in the world.”
      Hugh Fury
      Hugh Fury is into his fitness and works out reguarllyCredit: Instagram
      Hugh Fury is Tyson’s fourth brother, and although he isn’t a boxer, he is very much into his fitness.
      He often posts his work out routines on Instagram, and keeps his followers up-to-date with his training.
      From the looks of his Instagram he also seems to be into running and fitness like his brother Tyson and dad John.
      Hugh is married to wife Tiffany Fury.
      Does Tyson Fury have any sisters?
      Tyson doesn’t have any sisters, just brothers.
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      The Fury brothers also have famous cousins, which includes Hughie Fury.
      Not to be confused with their brother Hugh, Hughie is also a professional boxer. More

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      Who is Millie Bright’s boyfriend Levi Crew?

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      ENGLAND captain Millie Bright is riding high on the Lioness’ success, with her team set to take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup.The defender, from Chesterfield, has no doubt had the support of friends, family, and boyfriend Levi Crew, during the FIFA tournament.
      Mille Bright and boyfriend Levi Crew have posed for adorable pictures together on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Who is Millie Bright’s boyfriend Levi Crew?
      Levi Crew is a performance coach, nutritionist and personal trainer from America.
      He has been in a relationship with Millie Bright since at least 2020.
      At the beginning of their romance the pandemic appeared to keep the pair in a long-distance relationship but, per his LinkedIn, Levi is now based in the UK with Millie.
      According to OK! Online, the couple share a home together in Surrey.
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      The adorable pair also share their pad with Millie’s two French Bulldogs Zeus and Hera, named after two Greek gods.
      Millie has a tattoo of Levi’s eye on her left forearm.
      The design also features half a tiger.
      “It’s my partner’s eye and half a tiger, my core strength with me through thick and thin,” she told SunSport of the inking.
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      What have Millie Bright and Levi Crew said about each other on social media?
      Back in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, Millie appeared to hint at a long distance romance with Levi as she said on social media: “Dear Santa, Please send Levi back home now. Thanks a mill”.
      He has since relocated to the UK and often makes appearances on Millie’s Instagram.
      The footballer regularly shares adorable pictures of herself and her boyfriend with her followers, referring to Levi as her “king”.
      In October 2022 she uploaded a birthday tribute to Levi, writing: “Happy Birthday stunner, luckily you get to spend it with me.
      “Another year of incredible memories, cheers to the future, loving doing life with you bubs.”
      She has also referred to Levi as her “reason why,” captioning a series of pictures of the couple together with: “Find your reason why and you can conquer anything.”
      Levi’s social media is mainly focussed on his business endeavours but he did give his partner a sweet shout out amid the Women’s World Cup.
      Alongside a picture of himself and Millie posing in a car, he wrote: “I think proud is an understatement!
      “What a job you have done this tournament!”
      He also posted pictures of himself and Millie on various holidays over the years, uploading snaps from trips to Canada and Egypt.
      Who has Millie Bright previously dated?
      Prior to dating Levi, Millie was in a relationship with Jordan Bird.
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      Bird, who is the same age as Millie, works at the famous Royal Mid-surrey Golf Club in Old Deer Park in Richmond, south west London.
      The couple used to regularly gush about each other on social media but they split some time before Millie began dating her new partner. More

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      Who is Alex Greenwood’s boyfriend Jack O’Connell?

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      ALEX Greenwood is one of England’s Lionesses vying to take home the World Cup in Australia.The football star has impressed over the Women’s World Cup, but who is her boyfriend Jack O’Connell?
      The pair met at schoolCredit: Instagram/@alexgreenwood5
      Who is Alex Greenwood’s boyfriend Jack O’Connell?
      Alex Greenwood is in a relationship with former football star Jack O’Connell.
      The pair have bonded over their love of the game and have known each other for quite some time.
      Jack is a former footballer himself, playing for Sheffield United as a centre-back before having to retire due to an injury.
      He was put on the bench for nearly two years due to two major surgeries after a knee injury.
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      It was announced in July that he was retiring from his football career.
      Speaking about their relationship, Alex told The Guardian: “Often, at home, all Jack and I talk about is football, we watch it and analyse it all the time.
      “People ask what I do to get away from the game but I don’t want to escape it.”
      How did Alex Greenwood and Jack O’Connell meet and how long have they been together?
      Alex and Jack have been together for quite some time, first meeting at school.
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      The couple both grew up in Merseyside before meeting at their sixth-form college Savio Salesian in Bootle.
      The pair tend to keep their relationship on the down low, occasionally sharing sweet snaps of each other to their Instagram pages.
      What has Jack O’Connell said about Alex Greenwood?
      Jack has publicly supported his girlfriend throughout her footballing career.
      During the Women’s World Cup Jack has made it clear how proud he is of Alex.
      He told Sky Sports during the tournament: “[I’m] really proud of her. I’ve been there from the very start. I used to go and watch Alex when she was 16. It’s unbelievable how far it’s grown now.
      “I’m her biggest critic as well. The standard that she sets herself, she has more to come. I get goose bumps when I think about it but I think she’s one of the best centre-halves in the world and she still has gears to go through.” More

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      Who is Jorge Vilda, Spain’s women’s football manager?

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      SPAIN and England are set for the biggest match in their history in the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, will take on Jorge Vilda Rodríguez’s Spanish team on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
      Spain’s coach Jorge Vilda has overseen his team’s journey to the final of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World CupCredit: DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images
      Who is Jorge Vilda Rodríguez?
      Jorge Vilda Rodríguez is a Spanish football coach and manager.
      He was born on July 7, 1981, in Madrid.
      He has been head coach of Spain’s women’s national football team since 2015.
      Vilda was once a football player himself, having been a part of Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona’s youth teams.
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      But after two major knee injuries at the age of 17, he moved into coaching instead.
      Much of Vilda’s coaching career has seen him involved with Spain’s women’s youth squads.
      He took on the role of assistant coach at WU17 and WU19 level before becoming the head coach for Spain’s WU17s in 2009, a position he held for five years.
      Vilda is married to his wife María, who he reportedly shares two children with.
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      Much of Vilda’s private life is kept out of the spotlight.
      How did Jorge Vilda become Spain’s women’s football manager?
      Vilda took on the role of manager of Spain’s women’s football team in 2015.
      His coaching career began with CD Canillas, a small neighbourhood club in Madrid. 
      He then moved into working with the Spain’s national women’s youth teams, eventually working his way up to become manager of the senior team.
      Vilda’s stint with Spain’s women’s team, while nearing a decade long, has not been without some hurdles.
      In September 2022, fifteen of Spain’s players wrote letters to the Spanish football federation threatening to quit if Vilda was not fired.
      In the letters, the players spoke about the impact Vilda’s coaching had on “their emotional state and their health”.
      The federation responded to the letters in a statement, demanding the players apologise to their manager.
      The statement added that the federation would “not allow the players to question the continuity of the national coach and his coaching staff, since making those decisions does not fall within their powers”.
      The letters came shortly after Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2022 Euros, where they were defeated by England.
      The Lionesses went on to win the tournament, and Spain’s players were thought to be disgruntled with team selection, training sessions and how injuries were managed at the competition.
      Vilda later spoke out about the drama, saying he had not considered resigning.
      He said: “It would be unfair, for what we created in the past and are in the present.”
      However, Vilda picked three of the 15 Spain players who mutinied against him in his World Cup 2023 squad.
      The team snubbed Vilda as they celebrated reaching the final.
      What is Jorge Vilda’s net worth?
      Reports suggest Vilda has an estimated net worth between £1.5million and £4million.
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      He has likely amassed this fortune through his work as a football coach in Spain.
      The manager is thought to take home over £354,000 annually. More

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      Why is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United NOT on TV?

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest take on Sheffield United in the Premier League on Friday night. The game, however, will NOT be shown on TV, much to fans’ disappointment.
      Forest lost 2-1 to Arsenal in their first game of the seasonCredit: Reuters
      Forest kicked off their domestic campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal while Sheffield United lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace last weekend.
      The last time Forest faced the Blades was in the 2022 Championship play-off semi-final, which Steve Cooper’s men won on penalties.
      The Blades will be out for revenge, but if you want to watch the game, you’re going to have to get your hands on a ticket.
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      Why is Forest vs Sheff Utd not on TV?
      Forest vs Sheff Utd won’t be shown on TV because the game was originally supposed to take place on a different date.

      The game was scheduled for Saturday, August 19, but had to moved to the night before.
      That’s because in the cricket, the Trent Rockets are up against Birmingham Phoenix in the The Hundred on Saturday night.
      Due to security fears and potential heavy congestion in the city, the decision was taken to move the Premier League game.
      And although Sky Sports usually show Friday night games, the fixture wasn’t scheduled in with the broadcaster, therefore the game won’t be on TV.
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      Sky will show two games, Tottenham vs Man Utd and Man City vs Newcastle, on Saturday evening instead.
      You can keep up to date with Forest vs Sheff Utd, however, on SunSport with our live blog.
      We’ll have every goal, red card, penalty and all the latest updates as they happen. More