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      When is the Champions League final 2024 and where is it being held?

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      MANCHESTER CITY made history in the Champions League final – and they’ll be hoping for a repeat in the 2024 edition.Pep Guardiola’s well-oiled blue machine escaped Istanbul with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan.
      Manchester City beat Inter Milan to win the Champions League finalCredit: Rex
      And it meant that they became only the second English side to complete the Treble after their noisy neighbours Manchester United.
      However, all eyes will be on City for the 2023/24 campaign to see whether they can achieve the prestigious accomplishment once again.
      But fans want to know when the 2024 Champions League final is and where it is being held first.
      When is the Champions League final 2024?
      The Champions League final 2024 is expected to be played on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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      It will be the 69th season of Europe’s premier club football organised by UEFA.
      And the 32nd campaign since it was rebranded from the European Cup to the Champions League.
      Winners of the huge final earn the right to play the winners of the Europa League for a chance to lift the UEFA Super Cup 2024.
      Where is the Champions League 2024 being held?
      The Football Association (FA) won the right to host the Champions League final 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London.
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      This will be the third time the new Wembley is hosting the Champions League final having previously been held in 2011 and 2013.
      And it can host approximately, 90,000 spectators.
      While five matches took place at the original Wembley Stadium – 1963, 1968, 1971, 1978 and 1992 which hosted around 82,000 fans.
      Who has won the most Champions League titles?
      Manchester City became the latest team to secure Champions League glory by beating Inter Milan in a history-making final.
      But Real Madrid have been a dominant force in clubs football’s biggest competition, having lifted the trophy a record-breaking 14 times.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was a huge part of Real Madrid’s dominanceCredit: AP
      And Los Blancos specifically rubber-stamped their authority in the Champions League when their club legend Zinedine Zidane guided them to THREE consecutive triumphs – 2016, 2017 and 2018.

      Real Madrid – 14
      AC Milan – 7
      Liverpool – 6
      Bayern Munich – 6
      Barcelona – 5
      Ajax – 4
      Manchester United and Inter Milan – 3
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      Soccer Aid 2023 LIVE: TV channel, FREE live stream, line-ups for TONIGHT’S charity match at Old Trafford

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      SOCCER AID is back TONIGHT with another huge match-up between England and the Rest of the World.UK rap superstar Stormzy has been confirmed as the England manager, while new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be in charge of the World XI.
      Stormzy will be the manager for EnglandCredit: PA
      Stormzy admitted to being excited for the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity and revealed that he would love to manage Wayne Rooney if he could choose just one player.
      The rap mogul said: “I’m a massive football fan, so getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to manage England is a dream come true. The fact it’s at Old Trafford, and I’m a Manchester United fan, makes it extra special.
      “Growing up, I have such good memories of watching Soccer Aid and all the star names who have taken part over the years.”
      “I like to explore opportunities outside of music and when this one came across my desk I was delighted.
      “This is an opportunity to show the world my football mind! I’m taking this really seriously. I don’t want the players saying they loved my last album – seriously, it’s just about winning the game for me. I’ll put the fire in them.
      “They need to call me ‘boss’ or ‘gaffer’, though – not Mike!”
      Pochettino, 51, said: “It is a real pleasure to be part of a match that represents a big cultural moment in this country’s annual calendar – and rightly so, because it raises so much money for Unicef.
      “I love English football stadiums, the passion the fans show for the game and the atmosphere they create, so it will be great to feel that again next month.”
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      Jill Scott is captaining EnglandCredit: Rex
      Furthermore, for the first time there will be a female captain as Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott leads out England.
      Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised over £75m to help children all over the world.
      Last year’s match raised a record-breaking £15m.
      Old Trafford is playing host for the first time since 2018 – which was also the last time the Three Lions won the big charity match.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 is taking place on Sunday, June 11.
      It will kick-off at 7.30pm.
      74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford.

      Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott are presenting again this year
      What channel is Soccer Aid 2023 on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will be broadcast live on ITV.
      Soccer Aid 2023 can be live streamed for FREE via the ITVX app, providing you have a valid TV license.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Who is playing at Soccer Aid 2023?
      An array of debuting stars will be appearing at Soccer Aid this year.
      The England line-up so far: Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, David Seaman are all part of the England Management Team.
      Jill Scott (Captain), David James (Professional GK), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity GK), Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry and Liam Payne.
      The Soccer Aid World XI FC line-up so far: Mauricio Pochettino, Martin Compston and Robbie Keane are part of the World XI Management Team.
      Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (Professional Goalkeeper), Patrice Evra, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury.
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      How can I buy tickets for Soccer Aid?
      Tickets are available at socceraid.org.uk/tickets/
      A family of four (two adults, two children) can attend for £60. More

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      How to watch Soccer Aid 2023 for FREE

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      SOCCER AID is the biggest annual charity football match – and fans can watch it for FREE.England lost to World XI for the fourth consecutive time last year courtesy of an incredible Lee Mack penalty.
      Lee Mack was the hero for World XI in 2022Credit: Getty
      But this year’s manager Stormzy will be hoping that he can change their fortunes with his incredible star-studded line-up.
      And SunSport has all the information on how Soccer Aid 2023 can be watched for FREE.
      How can I watch Soccer Aid 2023 for FREE?
      Soccer Aid 2023 will be broadcast live on ITV for FREE as long you have a valid TV license in the UK.
      The huge annual charity match can also be live-streamed for FREE via the ITVX app.
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      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all of the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More

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      Who is Mauricio Pochettino’s wife Karina?

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is widely regarded as one of the best managers in club football.The Argentine hopes to boost Chelsea’s UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Cup win with his wife Karina supporting from the sidelines.
      Mauricio Pochettino and his wife Karina have been together since 1991 after meeting at a nightclubCredit: AFP
      Who is Mauricio Pochettino’s wife Karina?
      Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss Mauricio is married to Karina Pochettino.
      Karina was born in 1973 in Argentina and studied pharmacy at the City’s National University.
      The couple first met in 1991 in a nightclub when Mauricio was out celebrating his triumphant score for Newell’s Old Boys – an Argentine sports club.
      How long have Mauricio and Karina been married?
      Mauricio and Karina married in 1994, three years after they first met.
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      They have been married for 29 years with Karina often seen supporting her husband.
      Mauricio famously banned his wife from attending matches at White Heart Lane in 2017 due to his superstitions she may jinx their winning streak.
      Karina instead watched the games at home, but that didn’t stop her from having her say.
      Mauricio said in an interview: “When I arrive home she has been watching on TV and says why this or why that? She always gives an opinion — but always after, never before!”
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      How many children do Mauricio and Karina have?
      The pair have two sons together, Maurizio and Sebastiano Pochettino.
      Maurizio was born in Barcelona on March 30, 2001.
      He decided to follow in his father’s step and is a professional football player.
      The young talent joined the academy of Southampton during his father’s managerial career at the club and then moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015.
      He signed a professional contract with the club in 2019 joining their under-23 side.
      He has also played for Watford and now plays for Primera Federación club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.
      Sebastiano was born on January 24, 1995.
      He opted for a life away from competitive football and instead studied European Baccalaureate of Sciences at St Paul’s School in Barcelona.
      After earning his bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science from Solent University and his master’s degree in science from Université Paris-Saclay, Sebastiano as a first team fitness coach at Paris Saint-Germain. More

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      Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez LIVE RESULTS: Two bitter welterweight boxing rivals face off in huge MSG match – latest

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      JOSH TAYLOR returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months as he takes on Teofimo Lopez TONIGHT.The Scot hasn’t been in action since a controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow last year.
      While Lopez rebounded from his losing his titles to George Kambosos Jr with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

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      A bloody mess
      Teofimo Lopez lost his last world title fight against George Kambosos in 2021
      But since then, the welterweight star has secured wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

      What has Taylor said?
      Josh Taylor seems to have put the controversial win behind him and is confident of putting on a better showing against Teofimo Lopez
      “I’ve come over here to say hello to him and he’s went away hiding,” Taylor told Sky Sports.
      I flew over halfway across the world to come say hello to him and pull him up really. See what are you going to say, what time is it? But he’s not here. He’s not showed up. He’s got no backside.
      “So you can see he’s a little bit fragile and a little bit mentally weak. So I can definitely use that to my advantage.
      “He’s a very good fighter. Stylistically I think it’s a very good fight for myself as well with the way he comes to fight.
      “He comes looking for you and doesn’t take a backwards step. He’s a very aggressive, front-foot pressure fighter.”
      Taylor made
      A lot of fans weren’t happy with the result of Josh Taylor’s last win as he retained his undisputed super-lightweight titles in Glasgow.The judges scorecards had Taylor, who was knocked down in round eight, winning with scores of 114-111, 113-112, 112-113.
      Catterall took to Twitter just before 1am to make his feelings known after being robbed of a stunning victory.
      He wrote: “What a load of s***!”

      Welcome to Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez
      Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez are all set to face off in a tasty junior-welterweightfight tonight – and fans can expect fireworks.Taylor hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since a 2022 controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow.
      Taylor became the undisputed junior-welterweight champion in 2021 after beating Jose Ramirez in a brilliant performance in Las Vegas.
      Since then, Taylor has relinquished the WBC, WBC and IBF belts, leaving him with the WBO strap for Lopez to go after.
      Lopez famously beat Vasiliy Lomachenko to become unified lightweight champion in 2020.
      He then lost his titles to George Kambosos Jr, but has rebounded with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin, the latter of which could’ve come out with the decision himself.
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      What is Man City owner Sheikh Mansour’s net worth?

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      SHEIKH MANSOUR’S rapid rise to footballing stardom with Manchester City has been incredible – and he has earned quite a bit of money along the way.City are closing in on a historic Treble that they can win if they overcome Inter Milan in TONIGHT’S Champions League final.
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      Sheikh Mansour is the owner of Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And Sheikh Mansour is set to be in the beautiful Ataturk Olympic Stadium cheering on his well-oiled blue investment.
      But fans are all thinking the same thing… What is Sheikh Mansour really worth?
      What is Man City owner Sheikh Mansour’s net worth?
      Sheikh Mansour has reportedly invested a staggering £2.5billion into Manchester City.

      But even after that whopping expenditure, the billionaire is worth an estimated 17bn.
      Mansour is also head of Aabar Investments, which includes 32% stake in Virgin Galactic and a 9.1% stake in Daimler.
      Furthermore, the City head honcho is owner of Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC) which established Sky News Arabia under a partnership with British Sky Broadcasting.
      However, the Emirates royal’s most lucrative investment is being chief executive of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company – this oversees the Emirates’ £297bn sovereign wealth fund.
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      What has Manchester City won?
      In Sheikh Mansour’s 15-year reign, Manchester City have now won SEVEN Premier League titles after pipping Arsenal to the top in the 2022/23 campaign.
      City have also secured three FA Cups and six EFL Cups during this incredible run.
      But the one trophy which has eluded Sheikh Mansour’s Manchester City is the Champions League.
      When is the Champions League final?
      The Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan is taking place TONIGHT.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm BST.
      And you can catch minute-by-minute coverage through SunSport’s live blog. More

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      What is Pep Guardiola’s net worth?

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      PEP Guardiola is a former football player smashing records and titles as a manager.He currently heads up of one of the best Premier League clubs, Manchester City.
      Pep Guardiola is the manager for Manchester City and is considered one of the greatest coaches of all timeCredit: Getty

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      Who is Pep Guardiola?
      Pep was born on January 18, 1971 in Santpedor, Spain.
      He spent the majority of his early football career playing as a defensive midfielder with Barcelona.
      His career saw the young Pep win a number of Spanish league titles and went on to play for both Roma and Brescia in Italy.
      He also played for Qatar, Al-Ahli and Dorados de Sinoloa in Mexico before retiring from being a player and moving into management.
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      Pep became the manager for Barcelona in 2008 which saw him help the team to dominate both domestically and internationally in his four years in charge.
      He took his management skills to Bayer Munich in 2013 before making his move to Manchester City in 2016.
      What is Pep Guardiola’s net worth?
      Being one of the greatest football managers ever certainly has its perks.
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      Pep is rumoured to have a net worth of around £47.7 million ($60 million).
      He is among the best paid head coaches in Europe earning around £29.8 million a year.
      How much does Pep Guardiola earn at Manchester City?
      According to L’Equipe, Man City pay Pep around £19.7 million a year.
      A notable jump from Man City’s previous manager, Manuel Pellegrini, who received a salary of around £4 million.
      The vast increase in salary can be attested to Pep being the only manager who has helped Man City be crowned champions every year since 2016 except for their 2020 against Liverpool.
      What teams has Pep Guardiola managed?
      Pep coached for Barcelona and became the youngest manager to win two Champions League titles in his debut season both against Manchester United in 2011.
      He led the the club to a La Liga and a Champions League double and was awarded the Catalan Parliament’s Gold Medal – their highest honour
      That same year, Pep was named the FIFA World Coach of the Year.
      Pep then moved to Bayern Munich in 2013 and later Manchester City in 2016.
      Since becoming Man City’s manager, Pep has guided the club to a Premier League title during their 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.
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      He also broke a number of domestic records while managing the club including becoming the first to attain 100 points in a single season.
      Pep is considered to be one of the greatest managers of all time holding the records for the most consecutive league games won in La Liga, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. More

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      Is Eden Hazard retiring?

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      AN announcement of another shock exit from the Real Madrid team has shocked the football world.Eden Hazard’s contract with Real Madrid has been terminated ahead of the initial end date. Read on to find out why.
      Midfielder Eden Hazard has had a rough few seasons plagued with injury and barely any field timeCredit: EPA
      Is Eden Hazard retiring?
      Eden Hazard was transferred from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019 in their most expensive transfer ever.
      The midfielder was bought for a whopping £100 million on a four year contract.
      However, after four seasons of little playing time and injuries, the footballer has been dropped by Real Madrid.
      A statement confirmed the departure: “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023.
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      “Eden Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won 8 titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups.”Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.”
      Since news of Eden’s departure broke, football fans have wondered where the midfielder will go next.
      So far, only one club is believed to have reached out to the midfielder, but he has been approached by MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps.
      What clubs has Eden Hazard played for?
      The Belgian player played football from his youth until he reached the professional level.
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      He made his professional football debut in 2007 with Lille where he appeared 147 times and scored 36 times.
      He was bought by Chelsea in 2012 where his legendary status was earned.
      Here he won the UEFA League in his first season with the club and Young Player of the Year in his second.
      Then he left for Real Madrid in 2019, a contract that ended prematurely after four tough seasons of injuries.
      What has Eden Hazard said about his future?
      Some reports indicate that he intends to retire from professional football for good.
      The fact that he can speak Spanish well and is happy in Spain is one possible reason why he may retire. More