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      England vs China – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses aiming to end group stage on a high – FREE stream, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND are heading for the knockout stages if they can avoid defeat in their final Group D match against China.The Lionesses secured three points in their 1-0 win against Denmark on Friday.
      England secured another win in the group stage against DenmarkCredit: The Mega Agency
      Lauren James’ stunning strike gave the Lionesses the lead against the Danes just after six minutes.
      However, before the half-time whistle, midfielder Keira Walsh went down with a knee injury and was stretched off.
      But despite the injury and Denmark hitting the post later on in the match, England remain top of the Group D table with one game to go.
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      Sarina Wiegman’s squad has been blighted by injuries going into this tournament, with key players absent from the team.
      With Walsh now out, the England boss faces a selection dilemma going into their next game against China.
      When is England vs China?

      England will be playing China on Tuesday, 1 August.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00pm BST.
      The match is being played at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, South Australia.
      Coopers Stadium accomodates 16,500 fans.

      What TV channel will England vs China be on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      The match will be broadcast by ITV.
      You can also live stream for FREE on ITVX by setting up an account via the website or app.
      Or you can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the game.

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      The FA have confirmed Walsh has not suffered with an anterior cruciate ligament injury as many first feared, but will still be absent in the next game
      Therefore questions arise on who will replace the world’s most expensive female player Keira Walsh.
      Manchester City’s Laura Coombs was the player who replaced Walsh after she suffered her injury during the Denmark match.
      China currently rank 14th in the FIFA women’s rankings and are 9-time AFC Women Asian Cup champions.
      They began their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Denmark and received another setback when Zhang Rui was sent off against Haiti.
      With Wang Shuang’s penalty, China played over 60mins with 10 players and still secured a win.
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      What happened with Women’s World Cup star Linda Caicedo?

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      LINDA Caicedo collapsed for a second time within a few days during Colombia’s match against Germany at the Fifa World Cup in Australia.But who is she and what happened to her?
      Linda Caicedo was diagnosed with cancer at the age of fifteenCredit: Getty
      Who is Linda Caicedo?
      Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegría is a Colombian professional football player, who plays as a forward.
      She was born on February 22, 2005, in Cali, Colombia.
      At the age of fourteen she made her debut for her hometown club América de Cali Femenino.
      In early 2020, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and needed to have surgery and a six month chemotherapy.
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      In an interview with The Guardian she said about her illness: “It was something we dealt with internally.
      “Thankfully I overcame it and I’m well now.
      “It was not easy, but with the help of my loved ones, I was ready to go back to playing once doctors told me I was OK.
      “I feel like this is in the past, and now I can follow my path in football.”
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      Caicedo played for Deportivo Cali from 2020 to 2023.
      After her contract ended she signed for Real Madrid in 2023.
      She scored twice and assisted in ten appearances in her first season for the club.
      In 2019, Linda made her international debut for Colombia.
      She has represented her country 17 times, scoring seven goals.
      At the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, Linda scored in Colombia’s opening match against South Korea.
      What happened to Linda Caicedo?
      Caicedo collapsed during a training session on July 28, 2023, in Australia.
      She suddenly stopped and began clutching the left side of her chest.
      After sitting down, she collapsed on the field, with medical staff rushing on to the field to assist her.
      By the time she was placed on a stretcher, Linda was conscious again.
      After being rushed to a local hospital, a Colombian FA medical staff member told the press: “Linda is very tired.
      “What happened was just a symptom of all the stress and physical demands.
      “She is well and all is back to normal.”
      Caicedo recovered and started against Germany on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
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      She scored a sensational goal but collapsed again in the 83rd minute.
      But after receiving treatment she carried on playing as her side defeated Germany 2-1. More

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      Who is Premier League referee Paul Tierney and what’s his net worth?

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      BEING a referee is one of the trickiest jobs in sport but Paul Tierney has been successful in the role for decades.The ref is one of the best known in the UK and is used to having all eyes on him as he oversees football games.
      Paul Tierney is a referee in the Premier LeagueCredit: Michael Regan/Getty Images
      Who is Premier League referee Paul Tierney?
      Paul Tierney is a football referee from Wigan, Greater Manchester.
      He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1980, in Belfast and moved to Wigan when he was 11.
      He was promoted to the National List of Referees in 2009, and was an assistant referee for the 2009 FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and  Chelsea.
      Tierney first refereed in the Premier League in August 2014, and became part of the Select Group for the 2016/17 season.
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      Select Group refs predominantly officiate in the Premier League.
      He officiated the 2023 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United.
      Ahead of the match, Tierney denied he is a supporter of either team, telling The FA: “It’s a great fixture to be refereeing too…there is the common assumption that because I’m from Wigan I must support one of them.
      “I was actually born in Belfast and only moved to Wigan when I was eleven and it’s actually going to be the first time that I’ve refereed a Manchester derby so I’m looking forward to it.”
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      In May 2023, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was hit with a one game ban, with a further game suspended until the end of the next season, for slamming Tierney.
      Klopp, who accused the official of having an agenda against his side, was also fined £75,000.
      What is Paul Tierney’s net worth?
      Tierney’s net worth is unknown although peopleai.com estimates it to be around £853,000.
      Referees in the Premier League’s receive much smaller pay packets than the players.
      According to Sporting Free, Premier League refs take home up to around £70-£200k per year.
      They also earn a match fee in addition to their basic salary.
      This fee is thought to be £1,500 for official referees and £850 for assistant referees and video assistant refs.
      Is Paul Tierney married and does he have any children?
      Paul is married to the mother of former rugby league player Lewis Tierney.
      Lewis’ father, Jason Robinson, and his mum split up not long after he was born.
      His mother then remarried Paul and Lewis appears to be close with his step-dad.
      It is not publicly known whether Paul and his wife share any children together.
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      Lewis, meanwhile, announced his retirement from rugby in November 2021.
      He started his professional career with the Wigan Warriors and went on to represent Workington Towns, Catalan Dragons and Leigh Centurions. More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz: UK start time, TV channel, stream, and undercard for massive boxing clash

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      JAKE PAUL makes his return to the ring this weekend as he takes on Nate Diaz in Texas.The Problem Child lost to the Mancunian by way of a split decision in Saudi Arabia at the start of the year.
      Tommy Fury (L) of Great Britain in action against Jake Paul in February 2023Credit: EPA
      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will take place this weekend in Dallas
      Jake Paul will face former UFC star Nate Diaz in his return to the ring as they look to settle their feud.
      The two have had a public battle on social media for the past 18 months and now the pair have come to an agreement to fight in the summer.
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be on Saturday, August 5th
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights the main event is expected to take place at around 4am UK time.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas.

      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be shown live on DAZN PPV.
      You can purchase a DAZN monthly pass for £9.99 a month.
      DAZN subscribers can live stream Jack Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.

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      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:

      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva

      What’s been said?
      Jake Paul said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
      “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable, when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
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      “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
      Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
      “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
      Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
      Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
      He has had a hugely successful MMA career with 22 fights and a victory over Conor McGregor.
      Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
      “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.” More

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      When is KSI vs Tommy Fury? UK start time, TV channel, stream, PPV price, full details for Misfits Prime card

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      KSI officially has his next fight lined up – and it’s a huge one against Tommy Fury!The social media mogul is coming off a controversial no contest against Joe Fournier in which he accidentally used his elbow to originally claim a KO win.
      KSI and Tommy Fury will clash later this year in Manchester
      KSI and Tommy Fury faced off in the ring after the former’s win over Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      Fury, on the other hand, won the fight of his life against Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February.
      KSI hasn’t made his desire to one day fight Paul a secret, but for now he’d rather do the one thing the Problem Child couldn’t do by beating Fury.
      Fury and KSI faced off in the ring after the latter’s win over Fournier in scenes which set the influencer boxing landscape alight.
      And now they’ll face off on a mega night of action in Manchester, with Jake’s brother Logan Paul also on the card!

      When is KSI vs Fury?

      Fury’s clash with KSI will take place on Saturday, October 14.
      The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.30pm BST.
      You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      KSI vs Fury will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      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.

      KSI vs Fury undercard
      A full card for KSI vs Fury has yet to be announced.
      But it’s already been confirmed that Logan Paul will be on the card, with Dillon Danis a rumoured opponent.
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      Check back at SunSport for all the latest details on the undercard.
      What has been said?
      “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at,” KSI said.
      “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
      “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
      “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance. After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
      Fury said: “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep. I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.” More

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      Who is Manchester City and England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck?

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      ELLIE Roebuck had her breakthrough at the 2018 season with Manchester City.But who is she and when did she joined the England squad?
      Ellie Roebuck signed her professional contract with Manchester City at the age of eighteenCredit: Getty
      Who is Manchester City and England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck?
      Ellie Roebuck is a professional football player.
      She was born on September 23, 1999, in Sheffield.
      From a young age she was playing for Sheffield United’s girlhood club.
      While training at Manchester City’s training academy, she attended Connell Sixth Form College to complete a sports qualification.
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      What other teams has Ellie Roebuck played for?
      Ellie played for Sheffield United’s girlhood team until the age of 15.
      In 2016 she left Sheffield to join the youth team of Manchester City.
      In January 2018 Ellie signed a professional contract with Manchester City, after impressing on the senior stage in Karen Bardsley’s absence.
      On May 23, 2019, she extended her contract with the club for another two years, after she won both the FA Cup and League Cup with City.
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      She was awarded the inaugural Barclays FA WSL Golden Glove at the end of the 2019/20 season.
      Due to a calf injury she missed a lot of the 2021–22 season.
      During the whole season she only appeared in ten matches out of the twenty two games.
      How long has Ellie Roebuck played for England?
      Ellie has played for England since 2018 and was an unused substitute in the U20 World Cup in France.
      In October 2018, she joined the England squad after manager Phil Neville invited her in.
      On November 8, 2018, she made her senior team debut as a 79th minute substitute for Mary Earps.
      Five months later in April 2019, she debuted as a first starter, before getting replaced during half time.
      In July 2021, she debuted for the Great Britain women’s Olympic football team for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
      One year after the Olympics, she was included in the England squad for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
      Ellie said in an interview about winning the Euros 2022: “Seeing all the young girls in the crowd and boys too was certainly inspiring for us because I’ve never experienced anything like that growing up.
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      “Going forward, we want to get as much visibility in women’s sport as we can, but also to grow the opportunities for young people coming through from school.”
      In May 2023, it was announced that Ellie was joining the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. More

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      Who is Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton?

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      AFTER playing as a forward at the beginning of her football journey, Hannah Hampton switched to the position of goalkeeper when moving back to England.But who is she and when did she join the England squad?
      Hannah Hampton signed a three year contract with Chelsea in 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton?
      Hannah Alice Hampton is a professional football player, who plays as a goalkeeper.
      She was born on November 16, 2000, in Birmingham.
      Hannah grew up in Studley, Warwickshire before emigrating to Spain with her family at the age of five.
      During her time in Spain she was scouted for the Villarreal CF academy where she learned to play as a striker.
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      Her parents worked as teachers at the British School of Vila-real, where she studied while training for Villarreal.
      In 2010 she moved back to England in 2010 to join Stoke City Centre of Excellence.
      Hannah made the transition from forward to goalkeeper at Stoke.
      What other teams has Hannah Hampton played for?
      During her youth career Hannah was playing for Villarreal CF from 2005 to 2010 and Stoke City from 2010 to 2016.
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      In 2016 she was recruited by Birmingham City and she made her senior debut in a League Cup group game against Doncaster Belles for Birmingham.
      After her debut she signed her first professional contract with the club on December 5, 2018.
      In May 2019, Hannah was named the club’s Young Player of the Season at Birmingham’s end of season awards.
      She made over 50 appearances for Birmingham before signing with Aston Villa in 2021.
      On July 4, 2023 it was announced that Hannah had signed a three year contract with Chelsea, following the end of contract with Villa.
      How long has Hannah Hampton played for England?
      Hannah joined England’s youth squad in 2013 when she was only twelve years old.
      She then played at the 2017 UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship qualification.
      In 2018 she was included in the under-19 squad and then continued to start at the 2019 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship.
      After England’s game against Italy, she was named Player of the Match.
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      In September 2020, Hannah joined the senior England squad and played on October 12, 2021 for England’s 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Northern Ireland and Latvia.
      In July 2022, she won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 and in May 2023 it was announced that she will be playing for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. More

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      Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund: Red Devils look to bounce back from Madrid masterclass – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED conclude their US pre-season tour with a tasty tie against Borussia Dortmund – and it all unfolds THIS Monday.The Red Devils started off the American trip with a convincing 2-0 win over bitter rivals Arsenal.
      Jude Bellingham was the star of the show during Manchester United’s match against Real MadridCredit: Getty
      However, since then, United have suffered consecutive defeats to Hollywood heroes Wrexham and Spanish giants Real Madrid.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund go into this match off the back of a huge 6-0 thumping on San Diego Loyal.
      But Erik ten Hag will be more concerned about how his team performs as we close in on the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.
      When is Man Utd vs Dortmund?

      Manchester United’s American tour finale against Borussia Dortmund is all set to take place on Monday, July 31.
      Fans in the UK will have to be up early as kick-off is scheduled for 2am BST but 6pm local time.
      Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 61,000 supporters.
      The two footballing giants haven’t played since a 1997 Champions League contest where Dortmund ran out the winners.

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      What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?

      Manchester United vs Borussia Dortmund will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 1am BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can head to the MUTV website or app to stream the game.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

      Team news
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will be sweating over the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo who was spotted on crutches after the Real Madrid defeat.
      But Amad Diallo could return from his ankle issue which he sustained in the win over Arsenal.
      However, with the opening weekend of the Premier League approaching, Ten Hag could be tempted into going strong which includes the likes of Marcus Rashford, Casemiro and Mason Mount.
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      Marcel Sabitzer will play against his former teammatesCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Marcel Sabitzer is set to play for Dortmund after spending the second half of the season on loan at Old Trafford.
      And newly-appointed captain Emre Can is among those likely to start. More