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      When is Sidemen Charity Match 2023? Date, live stream info, team line-ups and confirmed venue

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      THE Sidemen return this summer with another bumper charity football match – and this time they’re going bigger than ever.Sidemen favourites such as KSI, Miniminter and Zerka all turned out last year at Charlton’s Valley Stadium for their last game.
      KSI and Chunkz battle for the ball during last year’s Sidemen Charity MatchCredit: PA
      Plenty of stars turned out for the Sidemen Charity Match in 2022
      They managed to raise more than £1million for charity, and they’re hoping to do it all again in September at West Ham’s London Stadium.
      “This is a major milestone for us,” Joshua Bradley, known as Zerka, said.
      “When we first set up this event back in 2016, we never thought we’d be playing in a stadium of over 62,000 people.
      “Not only are we able to give back to our loyal fans, but being able to raise further funds for charities that are so close to our hearts give us a lot to be proud and thankful for. We can’t wait to see all of you in September.”
      When is the Sidemen Charity Match 2023?

      The Sidemen Charity match will take place on Saturday, September 9.
      The game will kick off at a time yet to be determined.
      60,000 fans are expected to fill the London Stadium.

      How to watch Sidemen Charity Match 2023

      The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on YouTube, as was the case last year.

      Team line-ups

      There has yet to be a full announcement on which stars are set to play in the match.
      But last year Chunkz, IShowSpeed, Cal The Dragon, Noah Beck and Harry Pinero all appeared.
      This year, all the Sidemen members have already been confirmed, including Miniminter, KSI, Zerkaa, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123 and W2S.

      Where is it taking place?

      West Ham’s 62,000-seater stadium will play host to the Sidemen’s latest charity match.
      Ticket sale announcements are expected to be made in due course.

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      Which ex-footballers are playing at Soccer Aid 2023?

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      SOCCER AID 2023 is just around the corner and there will be many familiar faces in action.Celebrities and former professional footballers will take to the turf at Old Trafford as England take on World XI.
      World XI were victorious at Soccer Aid 2022Credit: GETTY
      England have lost the last FOUR Soccer Aids, with three defeats coming on penalties.
      A management team led by rapper Stormzy have been tasked to end the Three Lions’ torrid run of form.
      In the opposing dugout will be new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Which ex-footballers are playing at Soccer Aid 2023?
      There are a number of former professionals from both the women’s and men’s game that are taking in Soccer Aid this year.
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      Here are all of the confirmed ex-footballers involved so far:
      England’s ex-pros:

      Jill Scott
      Jermain Defoe
      Gary Cahill
      Jack Wilshere
      Gary Neville
      Paul Scholes
      Eni Aluko
      Karen Carney
      David James
      Nicky Butt

      World XI’s ex-pros:
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      Ben Foster
      Roberto Carlos
      Nani
      Francesco Totti
      Gabriel Batistuta
      Kaylyn Kyle
      Heather O’Reilly

      What are the full Soccer Aid line-ups?
      Here are the full Soccer Aid line-ups so far:
      The England line-up: 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 line-up: 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.
      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.
      The match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and streamed on ITVX. More

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      Who is Micah Hyde and where is he now?

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      MICAH Hyde is an ex-professional footballer turned head coach. In May 2023, Micah’s son Tyrique Hyde made headlines as he was announced as a contestant on ITV2 show Love Island .
      Micah Hyde made over 200 appearances for Watford during his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Who is Micah Hyde?
      Micah Anthony Hyde was born on November 10, 1974, in Upton Park, London.
      He took up football at a young age, playing alongside David Beckham in the Brimsdown Rovers youth team.
      The former Premier League player retired from the game in 2012, before going into coaching.
      Despite being born in England, he chose to play internationally for Jamaica.
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      He made 17 appearances for Jamaica between 2001 – 2004, scoring once.
      Which teams did Micah Hyde play for?
      Throughout his professional playing career, Micah played for many league teams.
      He started his career at Cambridge United making 107 appearances for the club from 1993–1997.
      During his time at the club he was sent on loan to Finnish club Euran Pallo, and then joined Watford.
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      He played for Watford from 1997 until 2004 where he made over 200 appearances and scored 24 goals.
      He was sold to Burnley in 2004, scoring a goal in his debut against Sheffield United.
      At Burnley, he became an established Championship footballer and was known to be a consistent performer over the years.
      Micah also played for Peterborough United, Woking, and Barnet.
      In his debut, he scored his first league goal with Barnet in an FA Cup game.
      After leaving Barnet, he signed for Billericay Town in July 2010 and then signed for St Albans City in December 2011.
      He completed his professional football career with St Albans, retiring from competitive football at the end of the 2011/12 season.
      Micah came out of retirement when he signed for Ware in January 2016.
      Who is Micah Hyde’s son Tyrique?
      Tyrique followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued a football career.
      He is a semi-professional footballer from Essex, who played for Lewes FC in the 2022/23 season.
      His bio on the team’s website states he joined the club in October 2022, making his debut in the 2-0 home win over Margate.
      The central midfielder has also played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Colchester United, Dartford, and Dulwich Hamlet.
      In May 2023, he was announced as part of the original contestants for Love Island 2023.
      The footballer already has close ties to the show – he grew up and is still good friends with former Love Island contestant Toby Aromolaran.
      Speaking about going on Love Island, Tyrique said: “I’ll bring the vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty.
      Is Micah Hyde married and how many children does he have?
      Micah’s dating history is not known, he keeps his personal life pretty quiet, sharing mostly about his football career.
      We do know that he has a son, semi-professional footballer and Love Island contestant Tyrique.
      Where is Micah Hyde now?
      Micah spends his time coaching young football players.
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      He worked as an academy coach at Dagenham & Redbridge then moved to Queens Park Rangers.
      He is one of the lead coaches for QPR under 18s team. More

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      Who is boxing champion Tim Tszyu and what happened to him?

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      AUSTRALIAN boxing champ Tim Tszyu has been rushed into hospital after being attacked by an animal.Organisers and fans are now unsure whether Tim Tszyu’s fight against Carlos Ocampo will go ahead or not.
      Tim Tszyu has a fight organised against Carlos Ocampo in June 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Tim Tszyu?
      Timofei Konstantinovich Tszyu is professionally known as Tim Tszyu.
      He was born on November 2, 1994, in Sydney, Australia, to Russian parents, and has a brother, Nikita, who is three years younger.
      Tim was educated at St George Christian School and Newington College in his teen years.
      He was enrolled at the Univeristy of Technology Sydney, studying for a business degree.
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      Tim’s father is boxing legend Kostya, a former undisputed light-welterweight champion.
      His father was inducted into the international Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.
      Tim began showing interest in sport, enrolling in gymnastics at six, later switching to football at ten.
      After his family relocated to Moscow for a few months when he was 13, he began to lose interest in football.
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      On their return to Sydney, he quit footie for good and took up boxing when he was 15.
      Tim’s amateur boxing career was illustrious, he set an amateur boxing record of 33-1.
      He went professional in 2016 when he was 22 years old.
      What happened to Tim Tszyu?
      On Sunday, May 28 2023, Tim was attacked by a dog and was hospitalised as a result.
      The attack has caused doubts as to whether the boxing champ will be able to defend his world title on June 18, 2023.
      However, No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose believes the fight will still go ahead as planned.
      How is Tim Tszyu?
      It has been reported that Tim sustained a bite to his right arm that required emergency intervention.
      Tim’s manager, Glen Jennings, is confident that the fight will happen as scheduled.
      He said: “The wound was superficial. The post-surgical report is all good.”
      What is Tim Tszyu’s boxing record?
      Tim has taken after his father when it comes to his boxing skills.
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      During his professional career, Tim has been in 22 fights and won all of them.
      He has a total of 16 KO wins also. More

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      West Ham vs Fiorentina – Europa Conference League Final: Hammers eye European trophy in Prague – stream, TV, team news

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      WEST HAM are eyeing up their first European trophy in 58 years as they take on Italian side Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final.David Moyes’ side overcame Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in a dramatic two-legged semi-final.
      Pablo Fornals celebrates after scoring the winner in West Ham’s Europa Conference League semi-final second leg against AZ AlkmaarCredit: GETTY
      Declan Rice celebrates after reaching the Europa Conference League final.Credit: GETTY
      The Irons will face a Fiorentina side that got past Basel to progress to the final in Prague.
      West Ham haven’t tasted continental success since they claimed the Cup Winners’ Cup at Wembley in 1965.
      The Hammers will be hoping that their lengthy period without a European trophy will end this year, especially after the disappointment of crashing out of the Europa League at the semi-final stage last season.
      When is the Europa Conference League final: West Ham vs Fiorentina?

      West Ham vs Fiorentina will take place on Wednesday, June 7.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Eden Arena in Prague will play host.

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      What channel is the Europa Conference League final: West Ham vs Fiorentina on and can it be live streamed?

      West Ham vs Fiorentina will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      David Moyes has ruled out forward Gianluca Scamacca for West Ham’s Europa Conference League final due to injury.
      Aside from the Italian, the Hammers go to Prague with a fully fit squad.
      For Fiorentina, they will be without long-term absentee Salvatore Sirigu as he continues to recover from a serious tendon injury.
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      Vincenzo Italiano will be hoping his side come through their final Serie A game of the season against Sassuolo unscathed.
      Odds
      Match result:

      West Ham – 31/20
      Draw – 21/10
      Fiorentina – 17/10

      To lift the trophy:

      West Ham – 8/11
      Fiorentina – 1/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full schedule ahead of HUGE race in Barcelona

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      MAX Verstappen triumphed in the Monaco Grand Prix, continuing Red Bull’s perfect F1 campaign.The Dutchman now has a whopping 39-point lead in the driver standings over his teammate Sergio Perez in second.
      Max Verstappen celebrates victory at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GETTY
      Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso came second in Monaco finishing 27.9 seconds behind the champion.
      Verstappen eased to victory in last year’s F1 Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Perez in second.
      Lewis Hamilton holds a joint record with Michael Schumacher, both claiming six victories in the prestigious race in Spain.
      When is the Spanish Grand Prix 2023?

      The Spanish Grand Prix 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 4th.
      The Grand Prix will start at 2pm BST.
      Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the track.

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      What channel is the Spanish Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The Spanish Grand Prix 2023 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Barcelona.

      What is the schedule?
      Here is the full schedule for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend:
      Friday, June 2:

      Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30 BST
      Practice 2: 16:00-17:00 BST

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      Saturday, June 3:

      Practice 3: 11:30 – 12:30 BST
      Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 BST

      Sunday, June 4:

      Spanish Grand Prix: 2pm BST

      What are the current F1 driver standings:

      Max Verstappen – Red Bull: 144pts
      Sergio Perez – Red Bull: 105pts
      Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin: 93pts
      Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes: 60pts
      George Russell – Mercedes: 50pts
      Carlos Sainz – Ferarri: 48pts
      Charles Leclerc – Ferrari: 42pts
      Lance Stroll – Aston Martin: 27pts
      Esteban Ocon – Alpine Renault: 21pts
      Pierre Gasly – Alpine Renault: 14pts
      Lando Norris – Mclaren: 12pts
      Nico Hulkenberg – Haas: 6pts
      Oscar Piastri – Mclaren: 5pts
      Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo: 4pts
      Zhou Guanyu – Alfa Romeo: 2pts
      Yuki Tsunoda – AlphaTauri: 2pts
      Kevin Magnussen – Haas: 2pts
      Alexander Albon – Williams: 1pts
      Nyck De Vries – AlphaTauri: 0pts
      Logan Sargeant – Williams: 0pts More

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      Does fourth place in Premier League qualify for Champions League group stage? Man Utd and Newcastle scenarios explained

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      JUST one match is left in the Premier League this year all the Champions League places are secured for England’s top four.But the difference between third and fourth has historically meant more than just a place on the table.
      Manchester United are in action against Fulham on the final day of the seasonCredit: AFP
      In the past, the team finishing fourth has had to play a qualifying round.Does fourth place in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League group stage?
      Clinching a top four spot in the Champions League is considered the holy grail, with each team securing a place in the Champions League group stage.
      This is also the case for La Liga, the Bundesliga and Serie A after Europe’s top four leagues negotiated sixteen automatic places in Europe’s elite club competition in 2017.
      Liverpool were the last Premier League team to finish fourth and NOT go straight into the group stages, having needed to beat Hoffenheim in a play-off tie in 2017.
      Now, even finishing fourth in the Premier League DOES guarantee a place in the Champions League group stages.
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      Can Premier League teams qualify by winning European competitions?
      Yes, a team that wins the Europa League can qualify for the Champions League, despite finishing outside the top four.
      Manchester United did this in 2017 under Jose Mourinho. More

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      Why do games start at 4.30 pm on Premier League final day?

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      PREMIER League final games are formatted slightly differently from all the other games in the season. If your team has made it, their game will start at the same time as all the other finals, here’s why.
      Premier League final day games all start at 4:30 pmCredit: Getty
      Why do games start at 4.30 pm on Premier League final day?
      There are a few reasons why Premier League final games all kick off at the same time.
      This ensures that no team is disadvantaged by playing before their rivals on the table.
      This way, the side playing first may not know what they need to do in order to fulfil their objectives.
      Another reason why games start at the same time is due to UEFA blackout rules.
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      Blackout law prohibits Premier League or FA Cup games from being broadcasted live on TV on Saturdays between 2:45 pm and 5:15 pm.
      This first occurred in the 1960s to encourage fans to go and watch football matches in person.
      Another reason why games all start at the same time is so that they can all be shown on TV.
      What are the Premier League final day fixtures?
      Premier League fans across the country will be eagerly awaiting match day.
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      Besides congregating in someone’s living room or in a pub to watch the game, you can catch some of the matches live on Sky Sports.
      The fixtures for the league final day are as follows:

      Which Premier League games are on TV on the final day?
      Sadly not all the Premier League games are being shown on TV on the final day.
      Of the ten fixtures scheduled, only four are being shown live in the UK.
      But the ones that are, you can watch on Sky Sports or BT Sport.
      Sky Sports will show the following three matches:

      Aston Villa vs Brighton
      Everton vs Bournemouth
      Leicester City vs West Ham

      BT Sport will show the Leeds vs Tottenham match. More