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      Why did Everton get hit with a 10-point deduction and could the Toffees have got a more harsh punishment?

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      EVERTON have been slapped with a 10-point deduction – and have plummeted towards the bottom of the Premier League as a result.The Toffees are now only one place off the bottom – above last-placed Burnley only on goal difference – despite picking up four wins and two draws from their 12 games.
      Everton have been hit with a 10-point deductionCredit: Getty
      Why did Everton get hit with a 10-point deduction?
      Everton were found guilty of one count of breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
      The Premier League has called for the punishment after Everton recorded heavy financial losses over the past three years.
      The Prem’s permitted amount is £105m.
      The Toffees posted financial losses of £44.7million for the 2021-22 season – bringing their three-year total to £124.5m, £19.5m over budget.
      The Premier League do allow teams to go over budget under very rare circumstances – including the building of a new stadium.
      Everton are currently in the middle of building their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.
      But, in total, the Merseysiders were only £19.5m over budget, meaning a much less severe punishment was imposed.
      The league had initially proposed a six-point deduction for FFP rule breaches PLUS an additional point for every £5m over the limit.
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      While the commission claims to have declined to follow that plan, that would equate to roughly 10 points – suggesting the punishment fit the crime.
      What has been said?
      Everton have released a statement revealing their intention to appeal the decision, which they claim is “unjust”.
      The statement reads: “Everton Football Club is both shocked and disappointed by the ruling of the Premier League’s Commission.
      “The Club believes that the commission has imposed a wholly disproportionate and unjust sporting sanction. The club has already communicated its intention to appeal the decision to the Premier League. The appeal process will now commence and the club’s case will be heard by an Appeal Board appointed pursuant to the Premier League’s rules in due course.
      “Everton maintains that it has been open and transparent in the information it has provided to the Premier League and that it has always respected the integrity of the process.
      “The club does not recognise the finding that it failed to act with the utmost good faith and it does not understand this to have been an allegation made by the Premier League during the course of proceedings. Both the harshness and severity of the sanction imposed by the Commission are neither a fair nor a reasonable reflection of the evidence submitted.
      “The club will also monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
      “Everton cannot comment on this matter any further until the appeal process has concluded.”
      Has a Premier League club ever had a points deduction?
      Everton are the first Premier League club to be hit with a points deduction for breaching FFP rules.
      However, Portsmouth were deducted nine points in March 2010 after going into administration for failing to pay debts of around £65million. More

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      When is Euro 2024 draw? UK start time, TV channel and FREE live stream as England discover group stage opponents

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      ENGLAND have already secured their place at Euro 2024 in Germany – but there is still work to do.The Three Lions must win their final two qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia to ensure they are among the best five teams in qualification to join the hosts in Pot 1.
      England have been in superb form in qualifyingCredit: GETTY
      England are currently undefeated in Group C after winning five matches and dropping points on just one occasion against Ukraine in September.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will be hoping they can go one better than Euro 2020 when Italy narrowly beat the Three Lions on penalties in the final.
      The huge tournament in Germany kicks off in June, which is just seven months away, and attention has turned to the highly anticipated group stage draw.
      When is the Euro 2024 draw?

      The Euro 2024 draw will take place on Saturday, December 2.
      The draw will get underway at 5pm GMT.
      The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg will host.

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

      The Euro 2024 draw will be broadcast for FREE on Uefa’s official website.
      You can also tune in via Uefa’s official YouTube channel.

      How does the Euro 2024 draw work?
      The 24 teams that qualify for Euro 2024 (three teams will be decided by the play-offs in March 2024) are divided into four separate pots.
      Their performance in qualifying determines which pot each team will be in.
      Hosts Germany will be in Pot 1 along with the five teams that have the best record from the qualifying stage.
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      The next best six teams will be in Pot 2, the next six in Pot 3 and finally, the remaining six in Pot 4.
      Each group will contain one top-ranked team, one second-ranked team, one third-ranked team and one fourth-ranked team.
      Which teams have already qualified?
      Here are all the teams that have booked their spot at Euro 2024 so far:

      Germany – host
      Belgium
      France
      Portugal
      Spain
      Scotland
      Turkey
      Austria
      England

      When does Euro 2024 start?
      Here is the schedule for Euro 2024:
      Group stage: June 14 – June 26
      Round of 16: June 29 – July 2
      Quarter-finals: July 5/July 6
      Semi-finals: July 9/July 10
      Final: July 14 More

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      Misfits Boxing 011 full card – how to watch HUGE card from York Hall

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      MISFITS BOXING is back on Friday night – and there are some epic bouts set to take place at the iconic York Hall.Jarvis and BDave will go head-to-head in the event’s headline fight on the night.
      Credit: @MISFITSBOXING via X
      MISFITS BOXING 011: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE YORK HALL EVENT
      The two YouTube stars will leave it all in the ring as one of them will be crowned the first Misfits welterweight champion.
      Gabriel Silva, the son of UFC legend Anderson Silva, returns to Misfits to face social media influencer OJ Rose.
      But who else will be on Friday night’s huge bill?
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      Who is on the Misfits 011 card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 011 card:

      Jarvis vs. BDave; For the Misfits Boxing welterweight title
      Jully Poca vs. Alaena Vampira; For the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight title
      Gabriel Silva vs. OJ Rose
      Armz Korleone vs. Minikon
      Uncle Pizza vs. YuddyGang TV
      Dapper Laughs vs. Simple Simon
      Adam Brooks vs. Rhino

      Credit: @MISFITSBOXING via X
      How can I watch the Misfits 011 main card?

      The Misfits 011 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
      It will begin at 7pm GMT.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream the Misfits 011 main card?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits 011 main card via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

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      Can I watch the Misfits 011 countdown show for FREE? More

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      Who is Jean-Claude Blanc? Ex-Juventus chief lined up to replace Richard Arnold at Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER UNITED look set to undergo some major changes at hierarchical level over the coming weeks. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of securing a 25 per cent stake of the club from the Glazers.
      Jean-Claude Blanc and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are already close associatesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And it appears the English businessman is already making changes to some major positions at Old Trafford.
      Richard Arnold is going to leave his role as CEO at the end of the year, with a replacement already lined up.
      Emerging as the favourite to replace Arnold is Jean-Claude Blanc, who has previously worked at Juventus and PSG.
      Who is Jean-Claude Blanc?
      Blanc currently works with Ratcliffe at Ineos group, having left his role as marketing executive with PSG in 2022.

      Part of Ratcliffe’s sports group is Ligue 1 club Nice and French team Lausanne-Sport, but Blanc also works with various major cycling events too.
      Blanc was brought in to steady the ship at Juventus in the wake of their match-fixing scandal in 2006.
      Having restored financial health and promotion to Serie A, Blanc got to work on getting Juventus into their new stadium, before leaving in 2011.
      Earlier in his career, Blanc acted as the CEO for the French Tennis Association, heading up logistics at the French Open and the Paris Master Series.
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      Now he looks set to join United as the club move forward with a partial sale to Ratcliffe, with a deal said to be imminent.
      After Blanc’s arrival, Ratcliffe may look to appointing a sporting director as well.
      But one thing’s for sure – big change is on the horizon at Old Trafford. More

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      Misfits Boxing 011: UK start time, live stream, TV channel as Dapper Laughs takes on Simple Simon, Jarvis vs BDave

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      MISFITS Boxing is back on Friday night and there are more exciting fights to feast your eyes on. It’s been a big year for KSI’s promotion, having produced the biggest influencer event of the year with his fight against Tommy Fury last month.
      Jarvis is fighting in the main event on Friday against BDave
      Dapper Laughs will take on Simple Simon on the undercard
      Now it’s the turn of some other YouTube personalities to get their hands on each other in the squared circle.
      Headlining the event is Jarvis, who has previously sparred Floyd Mayweather, and BDave.
      Both are regular fixtures in the influencer boxing space and they’re set to collide in what should be an entertaining scrap.
      Also on the card is comedian Dapper Laughs, who takes on TikTok’s Simple Simon.

      When is Misfits Boxing 011?

      Jarvis vs BDave and Dapper Laughs vs Simple Simon will take place on Friday, November 17.
      The event will be held at York Hall in London.
      You can expect the main event between Jarvis and BDave to get underway from 10pm GMT.
      The main card will get going from 7pm.

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

      Misfits Boxing 011 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream all the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can subscribe to DAZN for £9.99-a-month.

      Misfits Boxing 011 card

      Jarvis vs. BDave; For the Misfits Boxing welterweight title
      Jully Poca vs. Alaena Vampira; For the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight title
      Gabriel Silva vs. OJ Rose
      Armz Korleone vs. Minikon
      Uncle Pizza vs. YuddyGang TV
      Dapper Laughs vs. Simple Simon
      Adam Brooks vs. Rhino More

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      Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller: Start time, undercard, full details as two heavyweights collide on huge Christmas card

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      CHRISTMAS has come early as Daniel Dubois is all set to face Jarrell Miller on a Christmas cracker of a card which sees Anthony Joshua headline the Saudi bill.DDD will be determined to bounce back from his disappointing defeat to Oleksandr Usyk back in August.
      Daniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk in AugustCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Daniel Dubois will take on Jarrell Miller in a huge Saudi eventCredit: Getty
      But the former interim WBA heavyweight champion could have his hands full as Miller goes into this fresh from a sixth-round stoppage win against Australian brawler Lucas Browne.
      However, the American has had his past issues – most notably testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs ahead of a cancelled 2019 fight with Anthony Joshua.
      This fight is all part of the huge build-up to see British mogul Anthony Joshua take on Swedish star Otto Wallin.
      And that is not all as the “Day of Reckoning” card in Riyadh also involves The Bronze Bomber Deontay Wilder in action.
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      When is Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller?

      Daniel Dubois’ mouthwatering fight against Jarrell Miller will take place on Saturday, December 23.
      The huge fight is scheduled to be on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin.
      Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the chosen venue for this tasty event and it can host approximately 26,000 roaring fans.
      Ring-walk times are yet to be confirmed but the fight at the top of the bill will likely get underway from 11pm GMT / 6pm ET.

      🥊ANTHONY JOSHUA VS OTTO WALLIN: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF THRILLING SAUDI CLASH🥊
      What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?
      The TV channel and streaming service has not been announced at the time of publication.
      But fans can check back in with SunSport as we will have the details as soon as they are revealed.
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      All eyes will be on Anthony Joshua to see if he can weather the storm of Otto Wallin.
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      Anthony Joshua is scheduled to face Otto Wallin in the main eventCredit: Getty
      However, American idol Deontay Wilder will look to steal the limelight when he takes on Joesph Parker.
      And light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is in action too as he puts his title on the line against Lyndon Arthur.

      What has been said?
      Jarrell Miller had some harsh words for his opponent Daniel Dubois ahead of their thrilling Saudi fight.
      The American star said: “Thank you Daniel Dubois for being the dummy to sign the contract because I’m gonna beat yo a**.
      “There’s a saying we have in New York, ‘we smell b**** in him’. Once that b**** is in you, it aint going nowhere.
      “He (Dubois) quit against Joe Joyce, He got beat up and knocked out by a jab by Usyk. Those are small guys. Well, Joyce is big but he aint Big Baby big.” More

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      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?

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      LANCE Stroll’s dad, Lawrence S Stroll, has amassed an incredible net worth throughout his career.From his fortune to his Formula One business venture – here’s everything you need to know about Lawrence S Stroll and his life in the fast lane.
      Lawrence S Stroll pictured in 2017Credit: Getty
      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?
      Lawrence Strulovitch, who also goes by the name Lawrence S Stroll, was born on July 11, 1959.
      Stroll is a billionaire businessman, executive chairman of Aston Martin, and the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team.
      He is also the is the son of Jewish fashion importer, Leo Strulovitch and the dad of Aston Martin racing driver Lance Stroll – one of the youngest members to compete in Formula One.
      Lawrence’s family grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where the father introduced brands including Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren to Canadians.
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      He would later bring Ralph Lauren to Europe.
      How did Lawrence Stroll make his money?
      According to wealth website Forbes, Lawrence Stroll made his fortune in fashion.
      He masterminded Michael Kors’ hugely successful IPO in 2011 with business partner Silas Chou – a Hong Kong fashion tycoon.
      The bulk of Stroll’s fortune comes from selling his shares in the American fashion brand, cashing in on his stake in 2014.
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      Stroll the later began his F1 dream in 2018, buying into Force One team, renaming it Racing Point Force India, and entering the season at the midway stage.
      In 2019, they became the Racing Point F1 Team – with Lawrence enlisting his son, Lance as one of his drivers.
      A year later, Stroll led a consortium to invest £182million into Aston Martin for a 16.7 per cent stake in the company.
      In 2021, as part of the deal, the Racing Point F1 team was again rebranded as Aston Martin, marking the brand’s return to Formula One after 60 years.
      As of 2023, Stroll has an estimated net worth of $3.6billion, according to Forbes – which has helped him amass a collection vintage Ferraris.
      Over the years, he has amassed a car collection, which in 2021, was said to be worth an astonishing £140million.
      He splashed £20million on a rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB in 2013.
      Other cars Stroll has had in his impressive collection have included his Ferrari 250 GTO, McLarens and a Ford GT.
      In June 2023, Stroll shared an insight into his F1 venture, claiming the sport has become “the billionaire boys club”.
      He said: ”Racing is definitely expensive, from go-karting on up, there’s no doubt about it.
      “It’s a lot less expensive to play golf or play tennis but F1 it’s an expensive sport, there’s machinery. There’s a lot of people who run the machines.
      “You have to be a very wealthy individual or a very large corporation to be able to afford to be in Formula One.”
      Stroll added: “If you look at, for example, building a new building or a new wind tunnel, that’s well over £150million.
      “But Formula One is definitely an expensive sport to be in, there’s no question about that.”
      Who is Lance Stroll’s mum?
      Lance Stroll is the son of Lawrence and Belgium-born Claire-Ann Callens.
      Lawrence and Claire were previously married, however, have since divorced, with Stroll re-marrying Brazilian-born Raquel Diniz.
      In 2020, Stroll took over the island of Mustique for three days as he and Raquel walked down the aisle in a lavish ceremony.
      Over 300 guests were invited, with some staying at his £70million home called The Great House.
      Does Lance Stroll have any siblings?
      During his first marriage to Claire-Anne Callens, the couple welcomed two children.
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      Prior to the birth of their son Lance Stroll, on October 29, 1998, the pair first welcomed a daughter into the word.
      Chloe Stroll, Lance’s older sister, is married to Australian snowboarder and four-time Olympian, Scott James. More

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      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, undercard, details REVEALED for huge Saudi event at Christmas

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      DEONTAY WILDER will return to the ring to face Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia next month.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head on a huge bill featuring Anthony Joshua, which is set to be a Christmas cracker in the Middle East.
      Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: getty
      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin – All the details you need for huge event
      Wilder hasn’t fought since he knocked out AJ’s latest victim, Robert Helenius, in October 2022.
      The bout was his first since his thrilling back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury.
      Joseph Parker goes into the fight on the back of winning his last three fights since his loss to Brit Joe Joyce in September 2022.
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      December’s card in Riyadh could set up another big-money fight in Saudi Arabia, with Wilder set to finally clash with Joshua in 2024.
      When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker?

      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker will take place on Saturday, December 23.
      The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walk times for the bout are to be confirmed, but Wilder vs Parker will be the co-main event.

      What TV channel is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker on and can it be live streamed?

      TV and streaming details for the huge Saudi card are yet to be revealed.
      Check back at SunSport for all the latest details later this week.

      Full card
      Joshua vs Wallin will main event the huge card, but the rest of the event features some cracking fights.
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      Daniel Dubois goes up against drug cheat Jarrell Miller, while light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Brit Lyndon Arthur.

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