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      Who is Australia defender Alanna Kennedy?

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      ALANNA Kennedy has achieved success at a number of clubs during her career.Here we take a look inside the life of the Australian defender.
      Alanna Kennedy has achieved success at a number of clubs during her careerCredit: AP
      Who is Alanna Kennedy?
      Alanna Kennedy, born on January 21, 1995, is an Australian professional football player.
      Kennedy, who plays as a defender, is recognised as being a versatile, technical player and right-footed free kick specialist.
      She is also capable of playing in midfield.
      As a child, the sports star was raised in the Sydney suburb of Rosemeadow and attended primary school at Rosemeadow Public and selective sports school Westfields Sports High School.
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      In her youth, Kennedy was the only girl on an all-boys team, before playing for the Campbelltown Cobras.
      She has also trained with the Girls Skills Acquisition Program (GSAP) at MacArthur Rams.
      What teams has Alanna Kennedy played for?
      Alanna Kennedy has achieved success at a number of clubs during her glittering career so far.
      She started her career playing for Sydney FC in the 2010–11 season, where she featured in 3 games.
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      Kennedy then made the decision to switch clubs and joined the Newcastle Jets, before returning to Sydney FC in the 2012–13 season.
      For the following season, the sports star joined city rivals Western Sydney Wanderers, before joining Perth Glory.
      After a number of career moves, Kennedy returned to Sydney FC in 2015, where she remained for the following two seasons.
      A year later in 2016, The Campbelltown-born defender signed with the Western New York Flash in the National Women’s Soccer League, where she made 17 appearances.

      In 2017, she made yet another move – this time to Orlando Pride, where she appeared in every game that season.
      In the final match, Kennedy scored the game-winning goal on a free kick in stoppage time.
      This win allowed Orlando to finish the regular season in third place and qualify for the playoffs for the first time in club history.
      Kennedy then joined Melbourne City on loan for the 2017–18 season.
      After spending one season at Melbourne City, Kennedy returned to Sydney FC once again in 2018 and remained at the club until 2020.
      That same year, she made the move to Tottenham Hotspur on a six-month loan, before signing permanently with the club until the end of the season.
      In May 2021, Kennedy was released by Tottenham, which opened the door for her next signing – a two-year deal with Manchester City.
      Kennedy put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract extension with the Manchester club in May 2023.
      While playing at the Academy Stadium, she wears the No.33 shirt.
      How long has Alanna Kennedy played for Australia?
      Kennedy has spent the majority of her career so far in her native Australia with the likes of Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory.
      She has also been part of Australia women’s national football team, the Matildas, for over a decade.
      In 2012, Kennedy made her national team debut for the Matildas aged 17, against New Zealand.
      In May 2015, the defender was named to Australia’s 23-player roster for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      The following year she attended her first Olympic Games in 2016 before attending once again as a member of the Matildas Tokyo 2020 Olympics squad.
      Kennedy then went on to become part of the Matildas squad that won the 2017 Tournament of Nations and defeated the United States for the first time ever.
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      In May 2019, Kennedy was named to the Matildas squad for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      For the third time in 2023, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson proudly announced Kennedy as part of the 23-player squad that would be representing Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. More

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      Man Utd vs Lyon: Red Devils look to build on pre-season Leeds win against French giants – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED continue their pre-season schedule with a tasty match against French giants Lyon.Goals from teenage sensations Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill saw the Red Devils comfortably beat Leeds in their most recent encounter.
      Joe Hugill rounded off the scoring for Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
      But the excitement was largely around Mason Mount as the England star made his debut after completing a £60million switch from Chelsea.
      And fans will be hoping to see another fresh face in the side with United closing in on a sensational deal involving Andre Onana.
      Furthermore, United are set to have a new captain leading them out onto the field after Harry Maguire was relieved of his duties.
      When is Man Utd vs Lyon?

      Manchester United’s pre-season fixture against Lyon will take place on Wednesday, July 19.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 2pm BST.
      Murrayfield Stadium is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 67,144 fans.
      The Red Devils ran out winners when the sides last played each other in a 2008 two-legged Champions League affair.

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

      Manchester United vs Lyon will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the game through the MUTV website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match including the build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Erik ten Hag will be tempted to give the trio of Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro their first taste of pre-season action.
      Mason Mount is expected to feature once again after making his debut in the 2-0 win against Leeds.
      Mason Mount made his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt against LeedsCredit: Getty
      But wantaway midfielder Fred could miss out due to an ongoing injury.
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      Who is Lyon and Norway striker Ada Hegerberg?

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      NORWEGIAN professional footballer Ada Hegerberg has had a hugely successful career.Ada has won many championships and awards throughout her career, read on to find out more.
      Ada is commonly referred to as one of the most influential players in women’s footballCredit: Getty
      Who is Lyon and Norway striker Ada Hegerberg?
      Ada Martine Stolsmo Hegerberg was born on July 10, 1995, in Molde, Norway.
      From a young age, she has represented Norway in football at an international level.
      She made her senior team debut for Norway in 2011.
      Ada was part of the Norwegian team that won the silver medal at the 2013 UEFA Women’s Championship.
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      She married her long-term partner Thomas Rogne in 2019 who is also a professional football player.
      Who else has Ada Hegerberg played for?
      During her youth football career, she played for Sunndal Fotball, a Norwegian Association football club.
      During her senior career, she has played for a number of teams, finding success with all of them.
      For her senior debut, she played for Kolbotn from 2010-2011, followed by Stabaek from 2012-2013.
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      She was then transferred to Turbine Potsdam for 2013-2014 before being transferred to Lyon.
      Ada has been playing for Lyon since 2014, making over 130 appearances and scoring more than 150 goals.
      Internationally, she has represented Norway since 2009 on their youth teams.
      She made her senior debut for Norway in 2011 and remains on the team’s roster.
      Since her senior debut, she has played in over 70 games and scored more than 40 goals.
      What awards has Ada Hegerberg won during her football career?
      Ada has won many awards and accolades throughout her career so far.
      She was awarded the UEFA Best Women’s Player in Europe award on August 25, 2016.
      She was named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2017 and 2019.
      In 2018, Ada was the first-ever recipient of the Ballon d’Or Feminin.
      Ada holds a record for the most goals scored in a UEFA Women’s Champions League season with a total of 15.
      She remains the all-time highest goalscorer in the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a total of 59 goals.
      As well as winning on the pitch, she received her flowers off the pitch also.
      She is considered one of the most impactful spokespeople for her sport as she has given countless interviews for women’s football.
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      In 2020 she had a documentary published about her journey called My Name is Ada Hegerberg.
      Ada is also commonly referred to as one of the most powerful women in sports by many media outlets such as Sports Illustrated. More

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      Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars: Gunners start USA pre-season tour with Declan Rice in line for debut – FREE stream, TV channel

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      ARSENAL start their pre-season tour in the US against an MLS All-Star Team – and here’s what you need to know. Mikel Arteta is preparing his side for a one-off match against ex-Premier League star Wayne Rooney’s MLS All-Star this Wednesday.
      Declan Rice is expected to make his Arsenal debut this Wednesday.Credit: Getty
      The Gunners were runners-up in the Premier League last season after missing out on the title to Manchester City.
      Arsenal have announced their signings of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timer and Kai Havertz so far this summer.
      Havertz has already made his debut for the club after playing in his home country, Germany, last Thursday against FC Nurnberg.
      New Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will not be playing as he is yet to make his MLS debut and, therefore, was not included in the MLS All-Stars selection process.
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      Kai Havertz made his Arsenal debut during the pre-season friendly against FC NurnbergCredit: Getty
      When is Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars?

      The game will be held at 8:30pm local time (ET) on Wednesday, 19 July.
      This means kick-off will be at 1:30am BST on Thursday 20 July, in the UK.
      Audi Field, Washington DC, will host.

      Where can I watch Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars?

      The match will be shown live on Apple TV, where fans can sign up for a FREE seven-day trial or pay £6.99 ($6.99 in the USA) for a monthly subscription.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team News
      Arsenal fans will be keen to see the club’s new record signing, £105million Declan Rice, make his debut alongside fellow new boy Jurrien Timber.
      The London giants will have some absences, such as Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Nicholas Pepe and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
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      Captain Martin Odegaard is in the US but sustained a calf injury during the warm-up last Thursday before the friendly against FC Nurnberg.
      Meanwhile, MLS All-Star will have some familiar faces playing.
      Ex-Liverpool striker Christian Benteke and World Cup winner Thiago Almada have been named in Wayne Rooney’s squad.
      Rooney is the MLS All-Star guest manager this year.Credit: Reuters
      MLS All-Stars squad
      Goalkeepers: Roman Burki (St. Louis City SC), Tyler Miller (D.C United), Djordje Petrovic (New England Revolution)
      Defenders: Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls), Tim Parker (St. Louis City SC), Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati), Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union), Jon Gallagher (Austin FC), Alvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati)
      Midfielders: Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus Crew), Riqi Puig (LA Galaxy), Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC), Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew), Jose Martinez (Philadelphia Union, Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC), Carles Gil (New England Revolution), Mathieu Choiniere (CF Montreal), Thiago Almada (Atlanta United), Luciano Ascota (FC Cincinnati)
      Forwards: Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders), Kei Kamara (Chicago Fire), Giorgos Giakoumakis (Atlanta United), Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Christian Benteke (D.C United) More

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      Who is former England striker Ellen White and is she married?

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      FORMER Lioness Ellen White recently announced the birth of her first child. Ellen had a massively successful career as a striker for the England women’s national team.
      Ellen announced her retirement from professional football after the lionesses won the Euro’s in 2022Credit: Getty
      Who is former England striker Ellen White?
      Ellen Toni Convery is more commenly known as Ellen White and was born May 9, 1989.
      Ellen is a former professional football player who was a striker for the England national team.
      She progressed through the Arsenal academy as a youth player, later returning to the team as an adult.
      During her professional career she was named England’s International Player of the year on three occassions, in 2011, 2018 and 2021.
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      Ellen was born and raised in Ayelsbury and was educated at The Grange School before going to Waddesdon Church of England School for sixth form.
      Her school did not have a football team for girls, so she played with the boys.
      She played football at her fathers academy Mini Dux as a child. She then played for Aylesbury Town where she was scouted by Arsenal aged eight.
      Ellen participated in the Where Greatness Is Made campaign and a plaque honouring her was unveiled in Aylesbury town centere in 2022.
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      What teams did Ellen White play for?
      Ellen played for quite a few top league football teams throughout her career.
      As well as representing England on the international stage in big games like the Euros and the Olympics.
      Her youth career was at Arsenal where she went through the academy there from 1997-2005.
      She started her senior career at Chelsea FC where she played from 2005-2008.
      Ellen was then transferred to Leeds and played for them for two years.
      She returned to Arsenal where she played for three years, making over 30 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
      From 2014 to 2022 she played for Notts County, Birmingham City and, finally, Manchester City.
      With Manchester City she won the Women’s FA Cup in 2020, and she also had very successful seasons with Arsenal.
      With Arsenal, Ellen won the league in 2011 and 2012, the Women’s FA Cup in 2011 and 2013 and the FA WSL Cup in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
      While playing for Birmingham City she was the leagues top scorer in 2018.
      During the 2017/18 season, Ellen won the WSL’s Golden Boot Award for the most goals scored.
      Ellen retired in 2022 after the Lionesses won the Euros and became European champions.
      Ellen has held the title of England Women’s all-time record goal scorer.
      When did Ellen White get married and who is her husband?
      Ellen married her partner Callum Convery a year and a half after getting engaged in 2013.
      The couple met while studying Sports Science at Loughborough University.
      Ellen and Callum share their love for each other and football, with Callum regularly being seen pitch side supporting Ellen.
      Callum used to work as a sports development officer for the Nottinghamshire Football Association.
      When Ellen was signed to Manchester City, the couple moved to Manchester and Callum changed jobs.
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      Ellen annoucned that she was expecting her first child just weeks after helping England to victory and lifting the Euro 2022 trophy.
      The couple welcomed their daughter in April 2023. More

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      What is the prize money at the 2023 Women’s World Cup?

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      THE Women’s World Cup commences in just a few days and the prize fund has seen a staggering increase from 2019. FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to $110million, which is more than three times the amount of the $30million prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The USA won the last Women’s World Cup in France.Credit: AP
      This still does not come close to the men’s winners prize fund in Qatar at $440million.
      However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated he hopes to equal the prize money between both the men’s and women’s tournaments by the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
      FIFA has blamed the unequal prize fund to broadcasters and TV networks for offering significantly less for the women’s tournament’s media rights.
      They have further clarified they are doing their bit to fight for equality in the sport and others now need to start doing the same.
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      What is the breakdown of the prize money at the Women’s World Cup?
      It’s currently unclear how the $110million prize pot will be distributed for the Women’s World Cup.
      Here is a breakdown of what the players will earn at this year’s tournament:

      Group stage: $30,000
      Round of 16: $60,000
      Quarterfinal: $90,000
      Fourth place: $165,000
      Third place: $180,000
      Second place: $195,000
      Winners: $270,000

      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      The Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place in the summer of 2023.
      It will begin THIS WEEK – on July 20, 2023, and finish a month later on August 20.
      The World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and there has been a team expansion from 24 to 32.
      The games will be spread across nine different cities.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney will host the final.

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      Tottenham vs West Ham: Spurs take on bitter London rivals in a huge pre-season match – stream, TV channel, team news

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      LONDON rivals Tottenham and West Ham will go head-to-head down under for a pre-season friendly – but how friendly will it be?West Ham have won their last two friendlies against Boreham Wood and Perth Glory.
      Europa Conference winners West Ham have won their last two friendlies.Credit: Getty
      While Spurs are yet to play and will take on the Hammers in their first match under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
      Fans will be eager to see the likes of James Maddison in action for the first time in Spurs colours.
      When is Tottenham vs West Ham?

      The game will take place on Tuesday, 18 July.
      Kick-off is set at 11:00am BST/ 6:00pm local time.
      The game will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.
      The Optus Stadium hosts approximately 60,000 fans.

      Will the match be on TV and can it be live-streamed for FREE?

      Tottenham vs West Ham will NOT be shown by any UK TV broadcaster.
      The game can be live streamed via SpursPlay and West Ham TV.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

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      Team News
      Tottenham announced on Friday that in-demand striker Harry Kane has been included in their pre-season squad.
      New signings James Maddison, Manor Solomon and Guglielmo Vicario could all make their debuts in Australia.
      Meanwhile, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, Fraser Forster and Bryan Gil are all injured and will not feature.
      Hugo Lloris has publically revealed that he will not be in Spurs’ plans going forward.
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      Hugo Loris has publicly announced he wants to leave Spurs.Credit: PA
      For West Ham, Said Benrahma and Lucas Paqueta have not travelled with the squad to Australia.
      And this will be the first time David Moyes will be without former skipper Declan Rice following his £105million move to Arsenal. More

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      Chelsea vs Wrexham: Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues take on the Red Dragons to kick-off pre-season – stream, TV, team news

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      CHELSEA will begin their preparations for the 2023/24 Premier League season by taking on Wrexham in a pre-season friendly.It will be the first time new boss Mauricio Pochettino will be in the Blues dugout.
      Mauricio Pochettino unveiled as new Chelsea bossCredit: GETTY
      The two historic clubs last met in the old Divison Two back in 1982, with the Red Dragons winning 1-0.
      In more recent times, last season Hollywood-owned Wrexham claimed promotion back to the Football League after a 15-year absence.
      The Red Dragons will be mixing it with the big boys during their pre-season tour of the USA as they take on Manchester United as well as Chelsea.
      When is Chelsea vs Wrexham?

      Chelsea vs Wrexham will take place on Wednesday, July 19.
      Kick-off in the UK will be on Thursday, July 20, at 12.30 BST.
      The Kenan Stadium in North Carolina will play host.

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      What channel is Chelsea vs Wrexham on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Wrexham will NOT be shown by any UK TV broadcaster.
      However, you can live stream all the action via the Chelsea website or the 5th Stand app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Chelsea will be without Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile as they continue with their recovery from long-term injuries.
      New boss Mauricio Pochettino will have full-backs Ben Chilwell and Recce James available for selection after overcoming the issues that ended their 2022/23 campaigns.
      New signing Christopher Nkunku is currently enjoying an extended break alongside Levi Colwill, Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Gabriel Slonina.
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      Wrexham could hand a debut to Will Boyle after the defender joined the club just last week from Championship side Huddersfield.
      40-year-old Ben Foster is likely to feature for the Red Dragons after penning a new 1-year deal with the club this summer. More