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      Who is Tony Mowbray’s wife Amber?

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      FORMER football boss Tony Mowbray is married to wife Amber.But who is she and who was Mowbray’s first wife Bernadette? From his married life to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
      Tony Mowbray pictured before the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Sunderland in December 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Tony Mowbray’s wife Amber?
      Former English professional footballer and manager Tony Mowbray wed wife Amber in June 2001 – after first meeting in Ipswich.
      Despite being married to a man in the media, Amber appears to prefer to keep her private life out of the spotlight, with not information publicly known about Mowbray’s wife.
      How many children does Tony Mowbray have with Amber?
      Tony Mowbray and Amber are the parents of three children.
      In September 2022, Mowbray shared a glimpse into life with his children, after joking that his teenage son wasn’t too pleased about his managerial move to Sunderland.
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      Mowbray replaced Alex Neil in the Stadium of Light Hot Seat in August 2022.
      After taking the Sunderland job, Mowbray joked: ”I’m delighted to be here, I have to say though my 13-year-old son who sits in the south stand at the Riverside Stadium isn’t too happy, but he will come around I’m sure.
      ”To be honest, I think all my mates are pleased for me. Everybody knows what an amazing football club this is and what an amazing opportunity.
      ”Everybody puts smiley emojis on that they wish us the best… after Monday night next week. That’s the way football works sometimes!”
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      In December 2023, Sunderland sacked boss Tony Mowbray despite being just three points off the play-offs.
      Who was Tony Mowbray’s first wife Bernadette?
      Prior to his romance to Amber, Mowbray was married to his first wife Bernadette – who tragically passed away during his playing days with Celtic.
      Mowbray lost his wife Bernadette to breast cancer at the start of 1995.
      In June 2020, Mowbray opened up on his emotional departure from Celtic, following the passing of his wife.
      He said: ”I was in Glasgow and (Ipswich manager) George Burley had been phoning.
      ”It was a difficult time for me because I had just lost my wife to breast cancer and I was trying to resurrect my football career. I was trying to get back on the grass and play for Celtic.
      ”George kept phoning and there were some days I wouldn’t take his call and would think ‘it’s George Burley from Ipswich, again’.
      ”I wasn’t ready to move away and was visiting a grave every day for six months of my life with flowers. It was such a difficult decision for me to move on with my life.
      ”I didn’t make that decision because it was George or because it was Ipswich, it was more because it was a place such a long, long way away and I’d decided a clean break would be best for me.
      ”So going from the north west of Scotland to the south east of England seemed like a good idea. I went to Ipswich with great sadness and I was lost, really.
      ”I was on my own and Ipswich helped me get my love of football back. Once I made my mind up I was coming I gave it everything I had. I anticipated being there only a few years because you don’t know how long you will play for.
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      ”I had a manager who trusted me and team-mates who were a pleasure to play with. We achieved some great things.
      ”I met the next love of my life in Ipswich, married her and now we have three great kids. So Ipswich will always be in my heart.” More

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      Who is Kurt Zouma’s wife Sandra Zouma?

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      SANDRA Zouma is the wife of West Ham ace and French international Kurt Zouma.But who is she and when did the couple tie the knot? From Kurt Zouma’s married life off the pitch to his beloved brood – here’s everything you need to know about the couple and their children.
      Kurt Zouma pictured alongside his wife SandraCredit: Instagram
      Who is Kurt Zouma’s wife Sandra Zouma?
      French footballer Kurt Zouma is married to wife Sandra Zouma.
      As a successful sports star, Kurt Zouma was appointed as West Ham captain at the start of the 2023/24 season.
      The central defender accumulated two Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions’ League winner’s medal and one EFL Cup winner’s medal during a seven-year career with Chelsea prior to moving across London to join the Hammers in 2021.
      The couple first met when they were a pair of teenagers in Lyon and later wed in 2012.

      According to her official Instagram bio, Sandra Zouma is the CEO of ‘’KZ24 Limited’’ and is currently based in London.
      In December 2023, both Kurt and his wife were left terrified after armed raiders broke into their family home and escaped with £100,000 in cash and jewellery.
      The gang ransacked the West Ham captain’s house after striking over the weekend while he was at home with his young family.
      Police raced to the detached £3million home – on an exclusive street where well-heeled neighbours hire private security – and stayed with the family for hours after the raid.
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      The robbers are understood to have escaped with jewellery including high-end watches.
      West Ham has since revealed the club is offering a £25,000 reward for information leading to the gang’s capture.
      In a statement, the club said: “West Ham United has offered a £25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of burglars who broke into defender Kurt Zouma’s home on the eve of the Club’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace this weekend.
      “Kurt’s home was broken into on Saturday while all his family were in the house, leaving everyone present extremely distressed. While thankfully no one was harmed, it was a traumatic experience for the West Ham United defender, his wife and their young family. 
      “The burglars took items of significant value and of huge personal and sentimental importance to the family.
      “The West Ham United family continue to offer Kurt’s family their full support.”
      Essex Police told The Sun: “We were called shortly after 11.50pm on Saturday 2 December to reports of a burglary in west Essex.
      “It was reported suspects had gained entry to an address, before taking items including jewellery and watches.
      “Our investigation into this incident is continuing.”
      The star is the latest in a long line of footballers, including Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba and Joao Cancelo, to be targeted by professional robbery gangs.
      How many kids do Kurt and Sandra Zouma have?
      Kurt and Sandra are the proud parents of four children.
      Their youngest child was born in July 2023.
      Aside from this information, not much else is known about Zouma’s brood, however, the footballer does occasionally share a glimpse into his life as a father with fans and followers on social media.
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      In May 2023, the West Ham ace shared a sweet snap alongside Sandra and their offspring and wrote: ‘’Family comes always first @sandrazouma ,’’ followed by a number of red heart emojis.
      Similarly, Sandra also shares a glimpse into motherhood and married life with followers over on her Instagram channel – where she regularly posts sweet family snaps, pictures taken during trips to sun soaked holiday destinations and days out with the children watching Zouma take to the pitch for West Ham. More

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      Man Utd vs Chelsea: Blues hope to pile more misery on United after lacklustre Toon loss – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be desparate to pick up three Premier League points against Chelsea after their torrid time on Tyneside.Anthony Gordon’s second-half strike was enough to help Newcastle seal the win at St James’ Park.
      Anthony Gordon’s strike sealed all three points for Newcastle against UnitedCredit: Rex
      Enzo Fernandez’s double fired Chelsea to a 3-2 win against BrightonCredit: Alamy
      But the scoreline flattered United as Eddie Howe’s men squandered several chances during the match.
      The performance forced Red Devils legend Gary Neville into admitting he is ‘tired’ of his own club and that he ‘don’t want to watch them’ anymore.
      And life doesn’t get any easier for Erik ten Hag’s men as they will now welcome a Chelsea side who recently beat high-flying Brighton with just ten men on the field.
      However, form goes out the window in a blockbuster match like this so football lovers could be in for a real treat.
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      When is Man Utd vs Chelsea?

      Manchester United’s mouthwatering match against Chelsea will take place on Wednesday, December 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8:15pm GMT.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 74,310 roaring fans.
      United thrashed Chelsea 4-1 when the sides last met toward the end of last season.

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

      Manchester United vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
      Fans can head to the official Amazon website to stream the entire action online.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute of the mouthwatering match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial as long as you haven’t created an Amazon account within the last 12 months.
      Head to Amazon.co.uk for more details.
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      What is the team news?
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino would have been delighted to have escaped the Brighton win with no fresh injury concerns.
      In addition to that, Pochettino could be tempted into welcoming Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia to the fold after their long term injuries.
      But the Blues boss is still expected to be without Malo Gusto (knock), Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring) and Ben Chiwell (hamstring).
      Conor Gallagher misses out through suspension after picking up two yellow cards against the Seagulls.
      Conor Gallagher got sent off after picking up two yellow cardsCredit: Getty
      Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag’s injury is likely to be without; Tyrell Malacia (knee), Christian Eriksen (leg), Jonny Evans (muscular), Casemiro (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (foot) and Amad Diallo (knee).
      Mason Mount will also miss the clash against his former club with a calf injury, while Jadon Sancho’s banishment continues.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man Utd to win 9/5
      Draw 5/2
      Chelsea to win 27/20

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      Luton vs Arsenal: Gunners look to open up five point-gap by beating Prem new boys – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      PREMIER LEAGUE leaders Arsenal face a struggling Luton side in a tasty Tuesday match with so much at stake.A quickfire double from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard was enough to see the Gunners pick up all three points against Wolves last Saturday.
      Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal to a huge victory against WolvesCredit: Getty
      And the Gunners’ bitter rivals Tottenham helped them to go a couple of points clear at the top having held Treble-winners Manchester City to a thrilling 3-3 draw on the next day.
      Arsenal now have the chance to go five points clear should they get the job done over the Hatters who are lingering near the foot of the table,
      However, Rob Edwards’ men will be determined to bounce back from their woeful 3-1 defeat to Brentford.
      When is Luton vs Arsenal?

      Luton are all set to host league leaders Arsenal TOMORROW – Tuesday, December 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8:15pm GMT.
      Kenilworth Road is the allocated arena for this intriguing match-up and it can host approximately 11,500 fans.
      This will be the first time these two clubs have met in over two decades – Luton picked up a famous 1-0 win in the old League Division One.

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

      Luton vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
      Fans can head to the official Amazon website to stream the entire action online.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute of the mouthwatering match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial as long as you haven’t created an Amazon account within the last 12 months.
      Head to Amazon.co.uk for more details.
      What is the team news?
      Luton manager Rob Edwards look set to continue without several key men for this huge match.
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      Tom Lockyer (back), Reece Burke (hamstring), Mads Andersen (hamstring), Cauley Woodrow (calf), Dan Potts (ankle), Marvelous Nakamba (knee) and Tenden Mengi (knee) could all be out.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga is also suffering from a hamstring strain, but he would have been ineligible to play regardless as Arsenal is his parent club.
      Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of Takehiro Tomiyasu who sustained a calf issue against Wolves last Saturday.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu picked up a calf injury during the Wolves victoryCredit: Getty
      While the quartet of Fabio Vieira, Emile Smith Rowe, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber will all certainly miss the trip to Kenilworth Road.
      What are the latest odds?

      Luton to win 11/1
      Draw 11/2
      Arsenal to win 1/5

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      What does Dejan Kulusevski’s celebration mean?

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      DEJAN KULUSEVSKI is one of many footballers who have adopted a signature celebration to perform during matches.The sportsman, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the Sweden national team, has opened up about his trademark move in the past, revealing the special meaning behind it.
      Dejan Kulusevski has revealed the special meaning behind his goal celebrationCredit: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
      What does Dejan Kulusevski’s celebration mean?
      Dejan Kulusevski has confirmed that his celebration is to signify his tunnel vision when it comes to football.
      The move sees the player putting a hand on either side of his face.
      Kulusevski has also been known to pay homage to basketball legend LeBron James during football games.
      James is often seen smashing his own chest and pushing his hands down as part of his move that has been dubbed “The Silencer” by fans.
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      Before adopting his “Tunnel Vision” celebration, Kulusevski was seen copying James’ signature gesture on a number of occasions.
      When does Dejan Kulusevski perform his celebration?
      Like other players who have become known for their celebrations, such as Jude Bellingham, Antoine Griezmann and John McGinn, Kulusevski uses his move to mark when he has scored a goal.
      Kulusevski, who was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in May 2000, has scored 10 goals for Tottenham since joining the club in 2022.
      He first joined Spurs on loan from Juventus.
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      Kulusevski was originally with the squad on an 18-month contract but in June 2023 it was announced that he had signed permanently with Tottenham Hotspur until 2028.
      Midifielder Kulusevski played for Juventus for two years after signing with the Turin-based team in 2020.
      Prior to that, he played for Serie A club Parma.
      Dejan has also enjoyed a hugely successful international career.
      He has played for all Swedish youth national teams, as well as the Macedonia under-17 national team.
      The star made his senior international debut for Sweden in November 2019.
      He has since scored three goals for Sweden in 35 appearances.
      What has Dejan Kulusevski said about his celebration?
      Kulusevski has opened up about the important meaning behind his “Tunnel Vision” celebration.
      When asked about the move, he told Football.London: “It was just watch straight, don’t watch nobody else.
      “Just listen to our coach, be with our team-mates and watch straight that is all.”
      “Nothing else,” he added.
      Kulusevski’s words came after his team was defeated by Chelsea in early November.
      Speaking about Spurs’ 4-1 loss, which saw him score his third goal of the season, the player revealed how proud he was of his teammates despite the defeat.
      He said: “I think we created a lot of chances and Eric Dier scored a goal that in the end was offside, but then we had great opportunity with both Bentancur and Sonny.
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      “So, we created three chances and Vicario was unbelievable in the goal.”
      He added: “We did really well and of course in the end they score the goals, but I am very proud of the team.” More

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      What does Antoine Griezmann’s celebration mean?

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      WHILE a number of famous footballers have become known for their celebrations on the pitch, Antoine Griezmann has taken things a step further.Not satisfied with just one unique gesture, the Atlético Madrid star has three different celebrations that he entertains fans with.
      Antoine Griezmann has more than one celebration that he is known forCredit: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images
      What does Antoine Griezmann’s celebration mean?
      One of the celebrations Antoine Griezmann is known for is his “telephone” gesture.
      This one sees him stick his thumb and finger out and waving his hands as if holding a vibrating telephone.
      Griezmann himself has confirmed that his move was inspired by Canadian rapper Drake.
      The musician was seen performing a similar gesture in the music video for his 2015 hit Hotline Bling.
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      Griezmann has been seen celebrating with his telephone move many times in the past, including when he scored a whopping 32 goals for Atlético Madrid during the 2015/16 season.
      It has also been featured in several FIFA games as his signature celebration.
      Another popular celebration of Griezmann’s is his salsa gesture.
      For this one the Frenchman, who was born in Mâcon in 1991, is seen holding his arms as if he is about to perform a salsa routine.
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      He then proceeds to dance in celebration.
      Griezmann is also often seen celebrating with his “L” move.
      This celebration appears to have been inspired by the video game Fortnite, where the “L” or “loser” stance is used as a pose.
      For those unfamiliar with the move, it sees players in the game swinging their legs side-to-side with one arm at head height making the letter “L” with their index finger and the thumb.
      Several other athletes have been seen performing this celebration, including professional baseball player Xander Bogaerts who is shortstop for the Boston Red Sox.
      When does Antoine Griezmann perform his celebration?
      Griezmann celebrates with one of his trademark poses after he has scored a goal in football.
      The forward has had many to his name throughout his impressive career.
      As of December 2023, the player is just two goals behind Luis Aragonés’ record as Atlético’s all-time top scorer.
      Aragonés signed for the Madrid team in 1964 and scored 172 goals during his 265 matches, and ten years, with the club.
      Internationally, meanwhile, Griezmann has scored over 40 goals for France and is the nation’s third-highest all-time top goalscorer.
      Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid for a then-club record of €30million in 2014.
      The sports star signed for Barcelona in 2019 but returned to Madrid shortly after, in 2021.
      As well as his many goals, Griezmann has been awarded a number of accolades during his time as a player.
      He was named French Footballer of the Year in 2016 and was the top goal scorer at the 2016 Euros.
      Atlético Madrid also named Griezmann Player of the Year after the 2015/16 season.
      The star has won the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Supercopa de España.
      He was also nominated for Best FIFA Men’s Player in 2016 and 2018.
      What has Antoine Griezmann said about his celebration?
      Griezmann, who shares three children with wife Erika Choperena, has spoken about his Hotline Bling-inspired celebration in the past.
      After he was quizzed on the move when he forgot to perform it at a 2016 game, he told press: “That’s a dance from the video to Drake’s Hotline Bling.
      “I’ve been doing it when I score for Atlético and I should have done it when I scored against Albania, but the emotion was too much and I forgot about it.
      “The same thing happened when I equalised against Ireland. For the second goal, I remembered.”
      He has also spoken about his Fornite themed celebration, revealing it was one of his daughter’s ideas.
      He said in 2020: “This morning, I was having breakfast with my daughter and I asked her how she would like me to celebrate a goal.
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      “She told me to do this and that’s how it came about!”  
      Griezmann has two daughters and one son who were all born on the same date, April 8. More

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      Euro 2024 group stage draw in FULL: England fixtures confirmed, dates and venues revealed for every game

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      THE Euro 2024 group stage draw has finally been made and there are some tasty games to come. England, Holland, France, Portugal and holders Italy all know who they will be playing in their opening matches next summer in Germany.
      Gareth Southgate will be hoping to lead England to glory next summer
      Some teams will be happier than others with their groups, but one thing’s for sure is that the tournament should be a cracker.
      The dates and venues for every group stage game were also revealed at the draw in Hamburg.
      So teams can start planning their training camps, booking their hotels and arranging travel plans, as can fans.
      Here is SunSport’s breakdown of the group stage fixtures, along withe very date and venue.

      Groups
      Group A

      Germany
      Scotland
      Hungary
      Switzerland

      Group B

      Spain
      Croatia
      Italy
      Albania

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      Group C

      Slovenia
      Denmark
      Serbia
      England

      Group D

      Poland/Wales/Finland/Estonia
      Netherlands
      Austria
      France

      Group E

      Belgium
      Slovakia
      Romania
      Israel/Bosnia & Herzegovina/Ukraine/Iceland

      Group F

      Turkey
      Georgia/Greece/Kazakhstan/Luxembourg
      Portugal
      Czech Republic

      Gareth Southgate’s England will take on Denmark in their second gameCredit: Getty
      Fixtures, dates, venues
      14 June

      Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 8pm)

      15 June

      Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 2pm)
      Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 6pm)
      Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, 8pm)

      16 June

      Play-off winner A vs Netherlands (Hamburg, 2pm)
      Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm)

      17 June

      Romania vs Play-off winner B (Munich, 2pm)
      Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 5pm)
      Austria vs France (Dusseldorf, 8pm)

      18 June

      Turkey vs Play-off winner C (Dortmund, 5pm)
      Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig, 8pm)

      19 June

      Croatia vs Albania (Hamburg, 2pm)
      Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne, 8pm)

      20 June

      Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich, 2pm)
      Denmark vs England (Frankfurt, 5pm)
      Spain vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm)

      21 June

      Slovakia vs Play-off winner B (Dusseldorf, 3pm)
      Play-off winner A vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm)
      Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, 9pm)

      22 June

      Play-off winner C vs Czech Republic (Hamburg, 2pm)
      Türkiye vs Portugal (Dortmund, 5pm)
      Belgium vs Romania (Cologne, 8pm)

      23 June

      Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt, 8pm)
      Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 8pm)

      24 June

      Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig, 8pm)
      Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf, 8pm)

      25 June

      Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm)
      France vs Play-off winner A (Dortmund, 5pm)
      England vs Slovenia (Cologne, 8pm)
      Denmark vs Serbia (Munich, 8pm)

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      26 June

      Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm)
      Play-off winner B vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      Czech Republick vs Turkey (Hamburg, 8pm)
      Play-off winner C vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) More

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      Who is Jarvo 69? Prankster behind Euro 2024 draw ‘porn noise’ on BBC

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      THE BBC were left embarrassed after bizarre ‘porn noises’ made their way into the Euro 2024 draw ceremony. The draw was well underway and England’s Group C fixtures were being confirmed when the noises began.
      Jarvo69 live streamed his prank to thousands of viewers
      The ‘sex noises’ began halfway through the draw
      Presenters did their best to carry on through the disruption, referencing the noise as it blared out.
      Reacting to the prank on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “These guys are so composed I’d be losing my s***.”
      Who is Jarvo 69?
      Jarvo 69’s YouTube channel live streamed the prank from his living room, with the video title ‘We Pranked Wolves vs Liverpool FA Cup sex sound’.
      The prankster could be seen speaking to a fellow assailant on the phone while live coverage of the game is on the TV behind him.
      And when the noises begin in the studio, Jarvo 69, real name Daniel Jarvis, and his pals burst out laughing, knowing their prank had come good.
      Gary Lineker said on air: ‘I don’t know who’s making that noise…’ while trying to hold it together during the gaffe.
      The former England striker then revealed on Twitter once the game had started that a secret mobile phone had been planted in the studio.
      And it’s now apparently become clear that the man behind the stunt is notorious prankster ‘Jarvo 69’, also known is ‘BMW Jarvo’.
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      Gary Lineker tried to contain his laughter during the hilarious gaffeCredit: BBC
      Gary Lineker revealed a secret phone had been planted in the studioCredit: @GaryLineker
      Jarvo 69 hugged Vinicius Jr on the pitch after the Champions League final
      However, it’s not the only stunt Jarvis has pulled, as he’s previously raided the pitch at the Champions League between Real Madrid and Liverpool last year.
      Jarvis managed to hug the goalscorer Vinicius Jr, shake hands with Casemiro and Eden Hazard, and he even spoke to Gareth Bale.
      He’s also been on the pitch at Headinhly cricket ground too, getting close to Jonny Baitstow.
      Jarvis has previously managed to sing the national anthem with the New Zealand rugby team as well. More