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      Man City vs Fluminense – Fifa Club World Cup final: Treble winners aim to make history as they take on Brazilian giants

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      MANCHESTER CITY will face Brazilian giants Fluminense in the final of the Fifa Club World Cup on Friday night.The Treble winners easily brushed aside Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals, beating the Japanese side 3-0.
      Manchester City beat Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finalCredit: GETTY
      An own goal from Marius Hoibraten and strikes from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva helped City secure their spot in the final without goal machine Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola’s side put behind their recent rocky Premier League form and are in pole position to take home their fifth honour in 2023.
      Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense beat Al Ahly 2-0 to book their place in the last two.
      When is Man City vs Fluminense?

      Man City vs Fluminense will take place on Friday, December 22nd.
      Kick off will be at 6pm GMT.
      King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will host.

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      What TV channel is Man City vs Fluminense on and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs Fluminense will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.
      You can live stream the Fifa Club World Cup final on discovery+.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Manchester City will be definitely without the trio of Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Kevin de Bruyne despite travelling with the Man City squad to Saudi Arabia.
      The three are unavailable due to Fifa rules forbidding any player who did not feature in the semi-final matchday squad from playing in the final.
      Julian Alvarez started on the bench for the semi-final, with Pep Guardiola opting to play without a recognised striker, but the Spaniard could bring in the Argentine for the final.
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      Meanwhile, five-time Champions League winner Marcelo will likely feature for the Brazilians.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Man City – 1/4
      Draw – 9/2
      Fluminense – 8/1

      To lift the trophy

      Man City – 1/7
      Fluminense – 4/1

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

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      Does Carabao Cup quarter-final have extra-time or go straight to penalties after 90 minutes if draw?

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      WE have entered the final stages of the Carabao Cup and there is always one question on the front of everyone’s mind.Is there extra time and penalties if the match ends all square after 90 minutes?
      Manchester United beat Newcastle in the final last season
      Will the EFL Cup quarter-final go to extra-time and penalties if needed?
      If the score-line is level after 90 minutes, the match will go straight to penalties.
      Extra time and penalties are only used in the Carabao Cup semi-final and finals.
      When did a match last go straight to penalties?
      Everton’s thrilling match against Premier League rivals went to penalties on Tuesday, December 19 where the Cottagers won 7-6.
      And on the same night, Chelsea beat Newcastle 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 90 minutes.
      What happened in the final last year?
      Manchester United broke Newcastle hearts by beating them 2-0 at Wembley. More

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      When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Stream FREE, TV channel, teams and ball numbers as final four find out fate

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      WE are quickly approaching the tail end of this season’s Carabao Cup as there will only be FOUR teams left in the draw.The trophy will certainly be heading to a new home after holders Manchester United were knocked out by Newcastle in the round of 16.
      Last season’s holders Manchester United are out of the competitionCredit: Rex
      And you can almost bank on the next group of winners being a Premier League side as it is guaranteed that three of the four semi-finalists play their football in England’s top division.
      However, this competition is known for being full of surprises and SunSport has all the information on who can make it all the way.
      When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?

      The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Wednesday, December 20.
      It is expected to get underway immediately after Liverpool’s quarter-final tie against West Ham which kicks-off at 8pm GMT.
      Only four teams will progress to the semi-final of the competition.

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

      The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      Fans can also stream the entire action through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog to see who is paired in the draw as it is announced.

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      Can I watch the Carabao Cup semi-final draw for FREE?
      YES!
      The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be shown on Sky Sports Football’s official YouTube channel for FREE.
      What teams can qualify for the semi-final?
      Below are the teams who remain in the competition:

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      Deontay Wilder net worth 2023, career earnings and boxing record

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      DEONTAY WILDER is one of the hardest-punching heavyweights in boxing history and will return to the ring on December 23 after more than a year away.Wilder, 38, is set to face fellow former world champion Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia, ahead of a blockbuster clash with Anthony Joshua in March – should both win.
      Deontay Wilder will fight Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on December 23Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wilder will fight AJ – who is also fighting on the card – in March should both men winCredit: Reuters

      AJ will fight Otto Wallin on the same card, dubbed the Day of Reckoning, which is set to be one of the richest cards in boxing history.
      Here is everything you need to know about the former WBC heavyweight world champion who is famed for his ferocious power.
      What is Deontay Wilder’s net worth?
      According to Forbes, Wilder made a massive $46.5M (£33m) in 2020 alone – despite fighting just once.
      That made him the third wealthiest boxer behind Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Anthony Joshua.
      Wilder took home $2 million when he faced Luis Ortiz in March 2018 and made $20 million in their 2019 rematch.
      He made $10 million for his knockout victory over Dominic Breazeale in 2019.

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      The trilogy fight against Tyson Fury meant a huge increase in Wilder’s salary.
      He earned $10 million (£7.8m) in the first bout and around $28 million (£21.9m) in the rematch.
      For the third fight, Wilder took home a guaranteed purse of $10 million, including a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
      Wilder has only fought once since that trilogy ended in October 2021 – destroying Robert Helenius inside one round in New York City.
      The Bronze Bomber earned a reported fortune for his 2 mins 57 seconds of work that night, earning an estimated purse of $20 million (£15.68m).
      According to Forbes, Wilder has earned approximately $500,000 (£292,000) through endorsement deals.
      He has partnered with Everlast Boxing, PureKana CBD and Raising Cane’s.
      As of December 2023, Wilder has more than 3 million followers on Instagram.
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      He owns a number of luxurious cars and expensive jewellery and plans on focusing on music once he retires from the ring.
      Whether that proves to be a massive money-maker for Wilder is yet to be seen.
      While the exact figures for his fight with Parker are not yet known, Wilder reiterated how lucrative this Saudi Arabia deal will be for Joshua – leading to claims that Wilder will also make out big.
      The American claimed AJ will make more than £50 million over his two-fight Saudi deal, which will see the Brit face Wilder should he beat Otto Wallin.
      Wilder said: “Everyone will get in the ring for the right price, especially when there is over $50m on the table.
      “Everything is going in the right direction now and the fight will happen.
      “The time is finally here and people are going to get what they have wanted for years.”
      What is Deontay Wilder’s boxing record?
      From 2015 to 2020, Wilder held the heavyweight title and successfully defended the belt on 10 occasions.
      In 2015, Wilder became the first American world heavyweight champion since 2007.
      This marked the end of the longest period in which an American had not held a heavyweight title.
      Wilder’s record today stands at 43-2-1 – the two losses and one draw all from his trilogy with Tyson Fury.
      He suffered his loss against Fury via 7th-round TKO on February 22, 2020, which ended his 42-fight win streak.
      Both of Wilder’s losses came via stoppage.
      Aside from Fury, Wilder has beaten every other man that he’s stepped into the ring with.
      He entered the professional boxing scene in November 2008 at the age of 23, securing victory in his debut with a 2nd round TKO.
      Following this, he embarked on an impressive streak of 39 more consecutive wins, including 38 via stoppage.
      Wilder’s first world title fight came in January 2015, when he faced Bermane Stiverne for the heavyweight WBC title.
      He defeated Stiverne in round 12 in a unanimous decision to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
      Some of his notable victories include winning against Robert Helenius, Dominic Breazeale, Luis Ortiz, Gerald Washington, Artur Szpilka, and Éric Molina.
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      Despite his successful career, Wilder has faced criticism for his fighting style, with some commentators arguing that he heavily relies on his right hand and lacks versatility in his boxing approach.
      However, his fans appreciate and applaud his raw power, which has earned him the nickname “The Bronze Bomber.” More

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      Who is Dan Ashworth?

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      DAN Ashworth has fulfilled a number of high-profile executive roles in professional football.But who is he and when did he become director of Newcastle United? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Dan Ashworth pictured at St. James ParkCredit: Getty
      Who is Dan Ashworth?
      Dan Ashworth, born March 6, 1971, is an English football director.
      At the time of writing, Ashworth is working as sporting director for Premier League club Newcastle United.
      Ashworth has fulfilled a number of high-profile executive roles in professional football, including sporting and technical director at West Bromwich Albion, director of elite development at the Football Association and, technical director at Brighton and Hove Albion.
      While his role at the Seagulls was not only limited to recruitment, Ashworth oversaw the arrivals of a number of success stories in the transfer market, including the signings of Tariq Lamptey, Jakub Moder and Marc Cucurella.
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      In December 2023, The Sun revealed that Newcastle are braced for a call that will take their sporting director Dan Ashworth to Manchester United once the protracted buy-in by Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes place.
      Ashworth is first choice for the football supremo role should Ratcliffe and sidekick Sir Dave Brailsford finally take 25 per cent of Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils could offer Ashworth a role that could convince him to quit Newcastle barely a year after joining.
      Newcastle can place Ashworth on gardening leave for an extended period of time — as Brighton did when they lost him.
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      Who did Dan Ashworth play for?
      As a player, Ashworth spent time at Norwich City during his youth career, before joining non-league club Eastbourne Town, playing 21 games and scoring four goals.
      He also spent time at St. Leonards and Wisbech Town, with Ashworth leaving the latter in 2000.
      When did Dan Ashworth become director of Newcastle United?
      In June 2022, Newcastle United announced that Dan Ashworth had commenced his role as the club’s sporting director after receiving formal Premier League approval, following his move from Brighton and Hove Albion.
      The club announced in May that an agreement had been reached to formally release Ashworth from his contractual duties as Brighton and Hove Albion’s technical director and complete a move to the Magpies.
      A statement from the club read: “Newcastle United are delighted to announce that Dan Ashworth will become the club’s sporting director after an agreement was reached with Brighton & Hove Albion to release him from his current contractual obligations with immediate effect.
      “The terms of this agreement will remain confidential between the clubs and are subject to Premier League approval.
      “Newcastle United will issue further information following the relevant approval process.”
      A Brighton statement read: “Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of Dan Ashworth from his contractual obligations at Brighton.
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      “The terms of this agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, will remain confidential between the clubs.
      “We would like to thank Dan for his services and wish him well for the future.” More

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      Why is Ben Davison training Anthony Joshua for Otto Wallin fight?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is counting down the days until his huge Christmas cracker with Otto Wallin – and he has shockingly decided to switch his trainer.Since being embarrassed twice by Oleksandr Usyk, AJ has gone on to secure a unanimous decision victory against Jermaine Franklin before knocking out Robert Helenius just four months later.
      Anthony Joshua has won his last two fights since switching trainersCredit: Reuters

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      And both wins came under the instructions of new trainer Derrick James who once helped Tony Bellew throw 200 punches in each round.
      But Joshua has decided to switch trainers once again and SunSport can tell fans why.
      Why is Ben Davison training Anthony Joshua?
      Legendary boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Joshua’s choice of trainer has been switched due to travel.
      Hearn believes that it will take a lot out of AJ if he travels to Texas to train with James before heading to the Middle East for the huge fight.
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      Speaking on Fight Hub TV, Hearn said: “It’s more about the location, I mean, six weeks out, very difficult to fly to Texas and then fly across of time zones to the Middle East.
      “He’s (Joshua) been training with Ben, the last three or four weeks and Derrick James has been aware of that situation.
      “It’s comfortable to train in the UK for this fight.”
      Will Anthony Joshua go back to training with Derrick James after the fight?
      Eddie Hearn also confirmed that AJ has NOT split with James despite switching trainers for this fight.
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      Anthony Joshua has not split with Derrick JamesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And the boxing promoter highlighted that this is a good decision as Davison helped Tyson Fury to beat Wallin in 2019.
      Hearn said: “They’re definitely working together moving forward, it’s not a split.
      “It’s just time zones and training at home. This was the most effective and economic way to get it done.”
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      Who is Deontay Wilder’s fiancee Telli Swift?

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      DEONTAY Wilder is not the only famous name in his household.His fiancee Telli Swift is a reality TV star in her own right and is often seen rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.
      Deontay Wilder pictured with his fiancee Telli SwiftCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Telli Swift?
      Telli Swift was born on January 24, 1987, in Zambales, Philippines.
      She grew up in Japan and later moved to California.
      Her real name is Shuntel, only taking on ‘Telli’ once she was famous.
      She began modelling when she was just three and appeared in a variety of beauty pageants.
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      When did she meet Deontay Wilder?
      The pair met in 2015 and began dating shortly afterwards.
      Speaking to The Sun in 2019, Swift said: ” we saw each other from a distance at check-in, then again at TSA, then he finally spoke to me while we were both going to our gates.
      “While we were talking my friend came – I just got out of the hospital from an infection in my leg which I thought I was going to get amputated if the antibiotics didn’t work.
      “I completely stopped talking to him and told my friend what happened with my leg and he left.
      “Leave it to Instagram DMs we got in touch with each other two weeks before my family reunion which so happen to be in Alabama where Deontay is from. The rest is history.”
      Wilder was initially reluctant to propose over fears that he would get his heart broken again but eventually did so on an episode of Wags Atlanta.
      He said: “I love the girl though. She got my heart. That’s my baby, that’s my best friend.
      “Even though I know I got a real woman and I love her to death, I know that I could give my all to a person and still get f****d over. “I’m definitely not closed-minded about it, because like I said, I found my best friend.”
      The proposal, on February 15 2018, was timed to coincide with their child’s gender reveal party at which the couple found out they were having a daughter.
      The couple are yet to announce their wedding plans.
      This will be Wilder’s second marriage after his partnership of eight years with Jessica Scales-Wilder eventually broke down in 2017.
      When did Deontay Wilder divorce Jessica Scales-Wilder?
      Wilder married Jessica Scales in 2009 and proceeded to have four children with her – two sons and two daughters.
      Their eldest child, Naieya, has spina bifida, with the boxer often calling her an inspiration as she battles the disability.
      The three others are called Ava, Deontay Jr and Dereon.
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      Wilder reportedly had an affair with Telli Swift, and eventually divorced Jessica in 2017 after eight years of marriage.
      Since then, Jessica has kept a low profile, focusing on being a mum to her children. More

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      Who is Jai Opetaia and why has he been forced to vacate his world title?

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      JAI OPETAIA has been forced to make the biggest decision of his career – and it has cost him his IBF cruiserweight title.The Australian hard-hitter rose to fame after dethroning world champion Mairis Briedis in 2022.
      Jai Opetaia (R) beat Mairis Briedis (L) with a broken jawCredit: Getty
      Opetaia now only has the Ring Magazine to defendCredit: Getty
      And since then, Opetaia has recovered from a broken jaw before securing a convincing fourth-round stoppage victory against Jordan Thompson over a year later.
      But in unusual circumstances, Opetaia has lost his world title without stepping foot in the ring.
      However, the decision has opened another chapter in Opetaia’s boxing journey.
      Who is Jai Opetaia?
      Born June 30, 1995, Jai Opetaia is an Australian boxer who was raised with a Sydney, New South Wales and Samoan heritage.
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      Sport runs in his family tree as the Aussie star is related to Premier League icon Tim Cahill.
      And Opetaia’s name first hit the headlines when he won the Light Heavyweight title at the 2011 Junior World Championships before qualifying for the 2012 Olympics as a Heavyweight at age 18 as the youngest ever Australian Olympic boxer.
      Opetaia got the bronze medal at AIBA World Youth Championships in the heavyweight division, but failed to pass the first round at the Olympics.
      However, the Australian heavy-hitter hasn’t looked back since as his professional boxing record stands at 23 wins and 0 losses – most notably snatching the IBF cruiserweight title from Mairis Briedis in 2022.
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      Why has Jai Opetaia been forced to vacate the title?
      Jai Opetaia was offered ‘life-changing money’ for a two-fight deal to box in Saudi Arabia along with facing Ellis Zorro on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s thrilling fight against Otto Wallin.

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      However, the IBF would not allow permission for Opetaia to commence in battle with another opponent before his scheduled title rematch against currently injured Mairis Briedis.
      As a result, Opetaia was left with an ultimatum – pull out of the Saudi fight or be stripped of his IBF cruiserweight world title.
      And the Australian boxer decided to accept the Zorro fight for a reported fee of £1.5million which just leaves him with the prestigious Ring Magazine belt to his name.
      Mairis Briedis’ camp had no issues with Zorro stepping in as a replacement but the IBF were not prepared to change their stance.
      What has been said?
      Opetaia’s team brought clarity to the situation by putting out a statement that read: “IBF world cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has decided to vacate his world title belt.
      “The move comes before his scheduled December 23 bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia against Ellis Zorro.
      “With mandatory contender Mairis Briedis currently unavailable due to injury, Opetaia’s team were hopeful that they would be able to defend the belt against Zorro.
      “However, the IBF declared that Briedis must be Opetaia’s next opponent despite the fact that Briedis’ team had also agreed to step aside to let the Zorro bout take place while the former champion recovers and a deal in place face Opetaia in February.”
      Opetaia also said: “I fought through absolute agony to win that belt and it saddens me to relinquish it.
      “I am the true king of the cruiserweight division and I’ll be defending that prestigious Ring Magazine title on December 23.
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      “I look forward to getting that IBF belt back as soon as possible and adding all of them one by one.” More