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      How much do England women’s footballers get paid for playing at the World Cup?

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses could earn nearly a quarter of a million pounds each if they win the Women’s World Cup.FIFA have boosted this year’s pool to £88.5million – more than three times the amount of the £24m prize fund at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
      The Euro 2022 winners are competing at the Women’s World Cup next week.Credit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman’s squad are aiming to go big and win this year’s World Cup.
      FIFA will not pay the prize money directly to individual associations such as the English FA as they did before.
      Now each squad member will receive a specific amount depending on what stage they reach during the tournament.
      However, the prize money is still a lot less than the men who take home £313m.
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      Individual fees have been introduced by FIFA for this year’s World CupCredit: Getty
      How much money do footballers get at the Women’s World Cup?
      Each player will receive £10,000 to aid their families to attend the games in Australia and New Zealand.
      England are certain to earn £24,000 for reaching the group stages.
      The prize money then increases to £47,000 for the round of 16, then to £70,000 for the last eight.
      Meanwhile, the big aim for England this year is the £213,000 for the winners of the World Cup.
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      Women’s World Cup 2023 prize money (in U.S. dollars)

      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. More

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      Who is Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby?

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      FRAN KIRBY is a successful footballer who plays for Chelsea FC and represents England internationally. Fran is known for her technical ability and form which has been instrumental in Chelsea’s success.
      The Chelsea and England striker is one of the most experienced players on the teamCredit: Getty
      Who is Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby?
      Fran Kirby was born on June 29, 1993, in Reading, England.
      Her parents Denise and Steve had two children, Fran and her brother Jamie.
      Fran started playing football at a young age with her brother, at school, in the street or in the front garden.
      Fran’s mother suddenly died when the footballer was young, but she always believed that Fran would become a successful sportswoman.
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      Fran attended Caversham Park Primary School and Chiltern Edge, Sonning Common where she played against the boys.
      A plaque honouring Fran was put up at the Caversham Trents Club as part of the “Where Greatness Is Made” campaign.
      In February 2020 it was revealed that she had recovered from pericarditis which could have ended her career.
      Despite her health battles, she came back to playing professional football.
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      In April 2020, Fran was named in Diva magazine’s “Visible Lesbian 100” list during Lesbian Visibility Week.
      In 2023 it was confirmed that Fran would not be playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 due to requiring surgery for a knee problem.
      When did Fran Kirby join Chelsea and what other clubs has she played for?
      Fran joined Chelsea FC in 2015 and has become their all-time leading scorer.
      During the 2021/22 season, Fran scored her 100th Chealsea goal against Birmingham City.
      Before Chelsea, she used to play for her hometown club Reading.
      She made her Reading first team debut at the tender age of 16.
      She had a massively successful campaign with Reading, finishing as the division’s top scorer with 29 goals.
      When did Fran Kirby make her debut for England?
      Fran made her England debut in 2013 for the under-23 team where she made four appearances and scored one goal.
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      Her debut for the senior team was in 2014 and she remains on the England squad.
      Fran also represents Team GB internationally, appearing for Team GB in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. More

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      Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League home game?

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      LUTON TOWN claimed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history last season.The Hatters overcame Coventry City on penalties in a dramatic play-off final at Wembley.
      Luton lift the Championship play-off trophy after beating CoventryCredit: GETTY
      Luton have enjoyed a fairytale rise from the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League in just eight seasons.
      The Hatters will go into the top flight with the same home they had in non-league, the iconic Kenilworth Road.
      Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League game?
      Luton Town have been forced to postpone their opening Premier League fixture with Burnley because Kenilworth Road won’t be ready in time for the opening day.
      The statement from the club read: “Luton Town Football Club has reluctantly requested that its first home match of the 2023/24 season against Burnley is postponed from the scheduled date of Saturday 19th August.
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      “Kenilworth Road is undergoing a programme of extensive ground improvements to be ready to host Premier League football, including the construction of a new stand to meet broadcast and media requirements.
      “Whilst ongoing work is progressing extremely well and currently ahead of schedule, the Premier League understandably requires guarantees to its fixture schedule within sufficient time to advise supporters and broadcasters of any changes in advance.
      “Due to the extent of the project, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee supporters that any future unforeseen issues would not cause any delay potentially impacting upon the scheduled opening game at home.
      “Therefore, together with the Premier League and Burnley FC, all parties felt this was a sensible outcome which gives supporters of both teams sufficient time to plan for what will now be a free weekend and subsequently make arrangements for travel for the new date.
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      “The new date will be shared by both clubs to their supporters at the earliest available opportunity.”
      When will Luton Town play their first Premier League game?
      Luton will kick off their first-ever Premier League season away at Brighton on the opening day.
      The following week the Hatters were due to play Burnley at Kenilworth Road, but that week will now be free for Rob Edwards’ side.
      Luton’s first home match of the season is set to take place on Friday, September 1, against West Ham.
      The Hatters will end the 2023/2024 season at home to Fulham on the final day.
      When does the Premier League 2023/24 start?
      The first match of the Premier League 2023/24 season is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 11.
      Champions Manchester City will travel to Championship winners Burnely in a tasty opening encounter.
      And the mouthwatering match kicks off at 8pm BST. More

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      When does Premier League 2023/24 season start?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is fast approaching – and it gets underway quicker than you think.Manchester City snatched the title from Arsenal despite the Gunners leading for three-quarters of the 2022/23 campaign.
      Manchester City won the Premier LeagueCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Newcastle and Brighton shocked the division as they both qualified for Europe.
      While Everton survived another relegation battle at the expense of Leicester who went down with Leeds and Southampton.
      But fans want to know when the drama for the new season will begin to unfold.
      When does the Premier League 2023/24 start?
      The first match of the Premier League 2023/24 season is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 11.
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      Champions Manchester City will travel to Championship winners Burnely in a tasty opening encounter.
      And the mouthwatering match kicks off at 8pm BST.
      What are the opening Premier League fixtures?
      The Premier League fixtures were announced in full on Thursday, June 15.
      Friday, August 11
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      Burnley vs Manchester City – 8pm

      Saturday, August 12

      Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – 12:30pm
      Bournemouth vs West Ham – 3pm
      Brighton vs Luton – 3pm
      Everton vs Fulham – 3pm
      Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace – 3pm
      Newcastle vs Aston Villa – 5:30pm

      Sunday, August 13

      Brentford vs Tottenham – 2pm
      Chelsea vs Liverpool – 4:30pm

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      Kingpyn boxing semi-final full card – how to watch HUGE fight night in Dublin

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      KINGPYN BOXING is back this weekend – and there are some huge names taking to the ring.AnEsonGib and Jarvis will co-main event with Kenny and Whindersson on Saturday night in Dublin.
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      The winner from each bout will progress to the men’s Kingpyn boxing final.
      In the women’s tournament, OnlyFans star Elle Brooke will battle it out with Jully Poca for a place in the final.
      The winner will face one of 6AR6IE6 or Emily Brooke, the sister of Elle.
      But who else is on the huge Dublin card?
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      Who is on the Kingpyn semi-final card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:

      Losers Bracket:
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      Whitney vs. Amber O’Donnell
      Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs. Connor Tierney
      Dollar Dec vs Golden Boy
      Ben Williams vs Black Paddy

      What channel is the Kingpyn boxing semi-final on and can it be live streamed?

      The Kingpyn boxing semi-final will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app. More

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      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card ahead of huge Kingpyn clash

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      KIEFER CROSBIE will take on Aaron Chalmers at the Kingpyn boxing event THIS WEEKEND.The ex-Geordie Shore star fought Floyd Mayweather back in February in an exhibition fight at London’s O2 arena.
      Kiefer Crosbie will take on Aaron Chalmers on July 15
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      Crosbie, 33, has a professional MMA background with a 10-3 record.
      The Dubliner also beat former UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira back in April.
      This will be Crosbie’s first boxing fight and Chalmers’s second.
      The pair fight at the 3Arena in Dublin, on the wildcard of the influencer boxing tournament Kingpyn.
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      When is Kiefer Crosbie and Aaron Chalmers?

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

      What channel is Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers on and can it be live-streamed?

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:
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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs. Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs. Connor Tierney More

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      Who are Dele Alli’s parents?

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      DELE Alli is an England football star who currently plays for Everton after spending a year on loan at Turkey club Besiktas.The sports star has become a fan favourite over the years, but who are his parents?
      Dele Alli is a former England international
      Dele Alli’s mother Denise holds up a picture of her son as a child
      Who is Dele Alli’s mum, Denise?
      Dele Alli’s mother is Denise Alli who was a housewife.
      When the footballer was nine he moved to Nigeria with his father.
      He spent two years there at an International School before returning to Milton Keynes to live with his mother.
      Denise is English and her name before marriage was Denise Finch.
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      During an appearance on The Overlap with Gary Neville, he opened up about his traumatic experiences as a child.
      He said: “When I was six I was molested by mum’s friend… because my mum was an alcoholic. That happened at six.”
      “And then I was sent to Africa to learn discipline and then I was sent back.
      “At seven I started smoking and then at eight I started selling drugs. 
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      “An older person told me they wouldn’t stop a kid on a bike so I’d ride around with my football and underneath I’d have drugs.
      “At 11 I was hung off a bridge… by a guy from the next estate. A man.
      Who is Dele Alli’s dad, Kehinde?
      Dele pictured with father Kehinde
      Kehinde Alli is a Nigerian businessman.
      Denise and Kehinde are no longer together but met in a nightclub while he was studying for a Master’s at De Montford University.
      The pair had a whirlwind romance and tied the knot before having their son Dele.
      After around three years of marital issues, Dele’s parents separated, with Kehinde now married to someone else.
      Who are Dele Alli’s foster parents, Alan and Sally Hickford?
      At the age of 13, Dele moved into the family home of Alan and Sally Hickford after his biological mum struggled with alcohol issues.
      He tends to refer to them as his “adoptive parents” although he was never legally adopted by them.
      Dele was friends with the Hickford’s son Harry who was also a keen footballer, with the two of them going on to play for MK Dons Academy.
      Speaking about the Hickford’s he said: “By 12 I was adopted but from then it was like I was adopted by an amazing family.
      “I couldn’t have asked for better people to do what they done for me.
      “If God created people it was them – they were amazing and have helped me a lot.
      “When I was living with them it was hard for me to open up to them because I felt like it was easy for them to get rid of me.”
      In 2016 Dele decided to change his name on the reverse of his match shirt from Alli to Dele, due to feeling “no connection” to the Alli surname.
      Tottenham explained on their website at the time that while Alli will retain the number 20 shirt, he had chosen to have the name ‘DELE’ displayed on his match shirts.
      Dele said: “I wanted a name on my shirt that represented who I am and I feel I have no connection with the Alli surname.
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      “This is not a decision I have taken without a lot of thought and discussion with family close to me.”
      Alli holds an Under-10s trophy. He showed promise as a footballer from a young age More

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      Why are England Women called the Lionesses?

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      ENGLAND’S Women’s football team have become renowned to the name Lionesses, but where does it come from?Here we look at a very simple and short story…
      England’s Women’s football team nicknamed the LionessesCredit: Getty
      Why is England Women’s football team called the Lionesses?
      The name, Lionesses, helped to differentiate the men’s team from the women’s back in 2012.
      #Lionesses was used when the women’s team played in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 qualifier, while the men’s team played in the UEFA 2012 Euro.
      The hashtag allowed people to follow the women’s team more easily without getting caught up with men’s #ThreeLions branding at the time. 
      In 2015 ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup the FA adopted the name as an official brand identity.
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      When is the Women’s World Cup 2023?
      The Women’s World Cup gets underway next Thursday, July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.

      New Zealand will be playing the opening match against Norway, while Australia play against Ireland.
      England will begin their campaign against Haiti, Saturday, July 22 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia
      The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 am BST- 7:30 pm local time.
      The Lionesses are one of the favourites for the tournament, aiming to beat 4-time world cup champions USA.

      USA won the last world cup back in 2019 and are 4-time Women’s World Cup Champions.Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Where can I watch the Women’s World Cup 2023?

      England vs Haiti will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the match live through the ITVX website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game including build-up and the post-match reaction.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
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      As long as you hold a TV license in the UK, England vs Haiti will be available to watch for FREE.
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      Sarina Wiegman’s 23-squad that will be playing has a strong selection of players.

      Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Man Utd), Ellie Roebuck (Man City), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa).
      Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Esme Morgan (Man City), Alex Greenwood (Man City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).
      Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Man Utd), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Laura Coombs (Man City), Katie Zelem (Man Utd).
      Forwards: Alessia Russo (Man Utd), Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Lauren Hemp (Man City), Chloe Kelly (Man City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Katie Robinson (Brighton), Bethany England (Tottenham).
      Standby players: Maya Le Tissier (Man Utd), Jess Park (Man City), Emily Ramsey (Man Utd). More