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      Who is West Ham fan Connor Reid and what happened to him?

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      WEST Ham fans and well-wishers have smashed a fundraiser target to help a fellow fan who has been hospitalised in Prague.Connor Reid was attending a game with his father when he had a horrible fall.
      Connor Reid was in Prague with his father to watch West Ham in the Europa League final
      Who is West Ham fan Connor Reid?
      Connor Reid is a young West Ham fan who had travelled to Prague with his father to watch their Europa Conference League final game.
      West Ham played against Fiorentina on Wednesday, June 7 2023, beating them 2-1 to claim the title.
      The teams were at a draw heading to the final whistle when a 90th-minute goal by Jarrod Bowen secured the Hammer’s victory.
      This is their first major trophy in 43 years and their first European trophy win since 1965.
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      What happened to Conor Reid?
      Connor was at the game with his father and watched all the action unfold in the stadium.
      However, while waiting for a taxi after the game, Connor fell off a 5 meter wall.
      Connor was rushed to hospital where he had to have surgery to remove his spleen.
      He also suffered trauma to his head from his fall and is still unable to return to England as a result.
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      Connor’s father, Alex, shared an update on his son’s condition not long after his accident.
      He said: “He is in bits and very tired. He has no memory of it, the poor sod.
      “He remembers the game and everything but the next thing he knew was when he woke up this afternoon in hospital.”
      The fact that Connor is awake and talking is a welcomed update after his father tweeted a plea on Twitter.
      He tweeted: “So after last nights great performance, my son had a bad fall and is currently in hospital in Prague. 
      “Broken ribs fractured Skull and has his spleen removed. Was due to come home tomorrow but don’t know what we will do now.”
      He continued: “He was sitting on a wall waiting for his Uber home not realising there was a 5 Metre drop the other side and lost his balance.”
      How can I donate to Connor Reid?
      A fundraiser has been started on GoFundMe by Connor’s aunt Georgina.
      Well-wishers have smashed the original target of £1000 by a huge margin and the donations keep coming in.
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      So far the GoFundMe has raised £4,491 to help with accommodation for Connor’s dad and to get them home when he is well enough.
      If you would like to donate, please click here. More

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      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?

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      A STAR studded lineup of celebrities and athletes will be taking part in the 2023 edition of Soccer Aid.This Soccer Aid will take place at Old Trafford and fans will be treated to a few surprises along the way.
      Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will return as the presenters for Soccer Aid 2023Credit: UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?
      The Soccer Aid 2023 presenters are Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott.
      The dynamic duo will return to present the show and the build up before the game.
      Who is Dermot O’Leary and how many times has he hosted Soccer Aid?
      Dermot has been the leading presenter of Soccer Aid every year since 2010.
      He presented alongside former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher for 11 years.
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      Dermot is best known for his recurring role as a presenter on This Morning.
      He made his debut on our screens in 1998 and has become one of the nation’s most beloved presenters.
      He is well known for his decade long association with the singing show The X Factor.
      The TV host has also presented many other TV shows, award shows and charity events throughout his career.
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      One of his most well-known presenting roles was on Big Brother, which he left in 2008.
      Dermot also has a career in Radio, from indie rock station XFM to BBC Radio 2.
      He had his own show titled Dermot’s Saturday Club on BBC Radio 2 until it ended in 2017.
      Who is Alex Scott and how many times has she hosted Soccer Aid?
      Alex Scott is a former professional footballer and is now a TV presenter.
      During her professional playing career, she spent the majority of her time playing for Arsenal.
      She spent a season at Birmingham City and then three years in America playing for the Boston Breakers.
      She even scored the winning goal for Arsenal in the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup Final.
      Alex was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
      Since 2019, she is a pundit for BBC Sports and Sky Sports and has covered the 2018 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      Since retiring from professional football, she now has a full time career in television broadcasting.
      Alex has presented Soccer Aid with Dermot since 2021 and will return for the 2023 edition.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?
      Soccer Aid 2023 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Kick-off is at 7:30 pm.
      Fans can watch the action on ITV where it will be broadcasted live, or you can stream it for free on the ITVX app More

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      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most friendly but competitive football matches in summer – and fans want to know what the winners are awarded.The huge annual charity game is known for putting smiles on millions of faces as they see their favourite celebrities face off on the field.
      Sir Mo Farah will be playing at Soccer Aid 2023Credit: PA
      And although the main goal is to raise money for charity, it can often get really competitive.
      But what is the prize that some of the world’s biggest names are battling for?
      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?
      The winners of Soccer Aid are presented with a medal each and get the chance to lift the famous title.
      There is no prize money as the sole purpose of the annual match is to raise money for charity as well as entertain its spectators.
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      World XI lifted the trophy last year making it FOUR years since England had been triumphant.
      And Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022 was officially a record-breaker after raising an incredible £15,673,728 which is the most since the huge game first took place.
      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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      Soccer Aid 2023 tickets: Can I still buy them for huge event?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most star-studded football events ever – which is why thousands want to get their hands on a pair of tickets.Comedian Lee Mack’s winning penalty saw World XI beat England in the epic 2022 contest.
      World XI beat England in the 2022 Soccer AidCredit: PA
      And it meant that the hosts have now lost FOUR consecutive Soccer Aid matches.
      But a new year brings new opportunities and a whole host of talented celebrities.
      So fans will not miss out on what could be the biggest Soccer Aid yet.
      Can I still get tickets for Soccer Aid 2023?
      Yes you can!
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      Tickets for Soccer Aid are still available at time of publication with prices starting from just £10 for children and £20 for adults.
      Premium seats can also be purchased for a minimum of £100 (plus booking fee)
      Wheelchair and Ambulant Disabled tickets will be available in various areas of the stadium at the equivalent price bands and it includes a free personal assistant seat.
      SEE Tickets is the official provider for all tickets.
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      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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      How to watch West Ham vs Fiorentina Europa Conference League final for FREE tonight

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      WEST HAM are all set to take on Fiorentina in a tasty Conference League final TONIGHT – and fans can watch it for FREE.The Hammers beat Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in an epic two-legged semi-final.
      Declan Rice is looking to help West Ham break their trophy droughtCredit: Reuters
      And David Moyes will be hoping he can manage the side to a first European triumph in 58 years.
      But for fans who don’t have access to BT Sport’s TV channel, they can watch it elsewhere for free, and SunSport has all the information below.
      How can I watch West Ham vs Fiorentina for FREE?
      The Conference League final between West Ham and Fiorentina can be watched for FREE on the BT Sport YouTube channel.
      Kick-off for the huge encounter is set to get underway at 8pm BST.
      And the mouthwatering contest will be played at the Eden Arena in Prague which can host approximately 19,370 spectators.
      What happens if West Ham win?
      There has been confusion as to what would happen to the Premier League teams who have already qualified for Europe if the Hammers were to win tonight.
      West Ham would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they beat Fiorentina in the final.
      But the rest of the teams in England’s top fight can breathe a sigh of relief as it would just mean there would be eight English teams in Europe.
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      And this is the maximum number of teams that can feature in European competitions from England. More

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      What happens to the Premier League teams who have qualified for Europe if West Ham win the Conference League?

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      WEST HAM can end their 43-year trophy drought TONIGHT and secure European football next season should they beat Fiorentina in the Conference League final.But what does that mean for teams in the Premier League who have already qualified?
      West Ham can book themselves a spot in Europe if they beat Fiorentina tonightCredit: Getty
      Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle all secured their spot in the Champions League.
      Liverpool and Brighton will battle in the Europa League, while Aston Villa is set to feature in the Conference League.
      However, fans are confused about whether West Ham winning the mouthwatering final tonight would see one of the above teams lose their place.
      And SunSport has the answers.
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      What happens if West Ham win?
      West Ham would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they beat Fiorentina in the final tonight.
      But the rest of the teams can breathe a sigh of relief as it would just mean there would be eight English teams in Europe.
      And this is the maximum number of teams that can feature in European competitions from England.
      How many Premier League teams can usually qualify for Europe?
      The top four in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League group stages.
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      Fifth place and the FA Cup winners qualify for the Europa League group stages.
      While Carabao Cup winners qualify for the Europa Conference League playoffs.
      However as Manchester City won the FA Cup and finished in the top four, their Europa spot goes to the next team who finished outside a European spot – sixth place.
      And it is the same for Manchester United who won the Carabao Cup and finished in the top four. The Red Devils’ Conference League spot got passed down to seventh. More

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      Who was motorbike racer Raul Torras Martinez and how did he die?

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      MOTORBIKE racer Raul Torras Martinez was killed in the first Supertwin race of 2023.The race has now claimed the lives of 267 people, including passengers and spectators.
      Raul Torras Martinez is the fastest ever Spaniard to lap the Supertwin TT courseCredit: Facebook
      Who was motorbike racer Raul Torras Martinez?
      Raul Torras Martinez was from Sant Hilari Sacalm in Spain.
      He was an experienced motorsport athlete, having competed in 21 races since his debut in 2017.
      Supertwin Race organisers said: “Raul was an experienced TT competitor who made his debut in 2017, with a best result of 15th in last year’s Supertwin Race.”
      At the Supertwin Race on June 6, 2023, the racer recorded his fastest ever lap of the TT course at an average speed of 125.470mph.
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      Organisers said: “Raul was the fastest Spaniard ever to have lapped the TT course.”
      Mr Martinez had earned a total of 18 bronze replica trophies throughout his appearances at the races.
      When asked what his ambitions in road racing were, Mr Martinez said: “To have fun with the bike, and to be able to fight for a top-20 finish at the TT in a 1000cc class.”
      What happened to Raul Torras Martinez?
      Martinez was competing in the first Supertwin Race of the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races.
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      The TT takes place over two weeks, bringing motorcycle road racers from all around the world.
      On his final lap of the three-lap race, Martinez had an accident at the Alpine between the 16th and 17th mile markers.
      How did Raul Torras Martinez die?
      He was riding for the Optimark Racing Team when he tragically lost his life.
      Martinez fell off his bike in a horrifying crash on his final lap of the first Supertwin Race.
      His death is the first fatality at the 2023 event.
      The TT races have been running since 1907 and even rank as one of the most dangerous in motorsport.
      TT boss Gary Thompson told Sky News that riders accept the risks of the course and that more is being done to improve the safety of the course.
      He said in May 2023: “We try to manage risk much better than was done in the past.”
      Was Raul Torras Martinez married and did he have any children?
      Not much is known about Martinez’s life outside of his motorsport racing.
      However, the organisers have released a statement sending their condolences to his family and friends.

      They paid tribute to the “experienced TT competitor”, and said: “The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Raul’s family, friends, and loved ones.” More

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      Who is Filipek Marcinek and what’s his fighting record?

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      KINGPYN boxing has signed another celebrity to fight for them.But who is Filipek Marcinek and did he fight before?
      Boxer Filipek Marcinek during trainingCredit: Instagram
      Who is Filipek Marcinek?
      Filipek Marcinek best known as Filipek is a Polish rapper and boxer.
      He was born on August 10, 1995, in Krotoszyn, Poland.
      In the early 2010s Filipek joined the Polish hip-hop scene and gained popularity as a contestant in freestyle battles.
      In 2015 he was signed by fellow rapper Quebonafide’s record label QueQuality.
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      Since then he has released eleven albums, including Gra na emocjach 2 in 2022.
      In March 2023 Filipek announced his participation at the High Stakes tournament organised by Kingpyn boxing.
      He said on Instagram: “Make some f***in’ noise!
      “That’s incredible what’s happening!
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      “We see each other on the 22nd of April at Wembley Arena.
      “We beat the Brasilian dude and aim for the Championship.”
      Filipek continued to attack his opponent Brazilian boxer Whindersson Nunes on social media saying: “He’s going to pass out like he lost his wife.
      “See you in the neutral zone.”
      What’s his record?
      Filipek has been a pro MMA fighter since 2019 and has had six fights with Fame MMA.
      His fight record is won three and lost three.
      Filipek lost against Whindersson at the High Stakes quarter finals in London in April 2023 due to a technical knockout.
      After his loss he teased new music on Instagram captioning: “My boxing was weak, but my music is still strong.”
      As of June 2023 Filipek changed his display name on Instagram to Whindersson was better.
      When is Filipek Marcinek next fighting?
      His next fight is against American boxer Nathan Bartling also known as mymatenate on July 1, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland as part of the High Stakes semi-finals.
      The losers from the quarter finals will fight against each other to compete in the runner-up bracket.
      Mymatenate lost against British YouTuber King Kenny at the High Stakes quarter finals in April 2023.
      He said about his loss on Instagram: “No excuses, no complaints.
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      “Somebody took the same situation that I could complain about, and won with it…so all thats left is up to me and to get my head back in the right place and keep pushing forward.”
      Filipek shared on social media that he is back in training for his upcoming fight. More