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      Who was Maddy Cusack and which clubs did she play for?

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      THE world has been shocked by the devastating news that Sheffield United star Maddy Cusack has passed away at age 27.Cusack had just entered her sixth season with the Blades after signing a new deal in July.
      Maddy Cusack has tragically died age 27Credit: Getty
      But Sheffield United confirmed the tragedy on the afternoon of Thursday, September 21.
      Who was Maddy Cusack?
      Cusack was a talented midfielder who hit the 100-appearance milestone for Sheffield United.
      And not only was she good on the pitch, Cusack also worked as a marketing executive for the football club.
      The Blades’ chief executive officer mentioned that the midfielder was very popular and that she will be “sadly missed.”
      What clubs did Maddy Cusack play for?
      Maddy Cusack ability allowed her to play for a number of teams in the country.
      The midfielder represented Birmingham and Aston Villa before signing a contract with Sheffield United in 2019.
      Maddy Cusack signed for the Blades in JulyCredit: Getty
      What has been said?
      Sheffield United wrote a heartwarming statement sadly confirming the death of Maddy Cusack.
      The statement read:  “Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the passing of Maddy Cusack.
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      “Maddy, a women’s team player since 2019 and marketing executive for the Football Club, passed away on Wednesday.
      “A respected player, Maddy, 27, last season reached the milestone of 100 appearances for Sheffield United Women.
      Additionally, she was a valued colleague in the offices at Bramall Lane, moving over from the Sheffield United Community Foundation to the Club in 2021 to help market all areas of the Blades.” More

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      Burnley vs Man Utd: Red Devils aim to end torrid losing run against Premier League strugglers – stream, TV, team news

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      PRESSURE is mounting on Erik ten Hag as Manchester United have lost three games on the bounce – but they face Premier League strugglers Burnley next.The Red Devils suffered a 4-3 defeat in their opening 2023/24 Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich.
      Andre Onana’s mistake saw Manchester United go a goal down in MunichCredit: Getty
      And fans are beginning to question the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana who has now conceded three or more in his last three outings.
      However, United have a huge opportunity to turn their fortunes around as they take on a Burnley side that currently sits 19th in the table.
      But former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will be desperate for his team to add to United’s woes.
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      When is Burnley vs Man Utd?

      Manchester United travel to Burnley on Saturday, September 23.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Turf Moor in Burnley is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 21,944 fans.
      The Red Devils cruised to a 2-0 League Cup 4th-round win when the sides last met in December 2022.

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

      Burnley vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the entire match live on BT.com
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage including pre-match and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Vincent Kompany will have to make do without South African striker Lyle Foster who will begin a three-match ban after receiving a straight red card against Nottingham Forest.
      Michael Obafemi (hamstring), Hjalmar Edkal (knee) and Darko Churlinov (blood poisoning) will all miss out for Burnley, while Vitinho’s knee concern is set to be further assessed.
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      Elsewhere, Raphael Varane and Mason Mount could return to the fold after being spotted training with the team earlier this week.
      Raphael Varane and Mason Mount have returned to trainingCredit: Getty
      However, Sofyan Amrabat and Kobbie Mainoo are expected to be out for a little longer as they are only taking part in individual sessions.
      Long-term absentees Luke Shaw (thigh), Aaron Wan-Bisaka (thigh), Tyrell Malacia (knee) and Amad Diallo (knee) remain sidelined.
      And there is still no return date for Jadon Sancho or Antony.
      What is the odds?

      Burnley to win
      Draw
      Man Utd to win

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Arsenal vs Tottenham: Red-hot Gunners host bitter rivals Spurs in a tasty Premier League clash – stream, TV, team news

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      TIME will stand still THIS Sunday as Arsenal host bitter North London rivals Tottenham in a thrilling Premier League clash – and it is not to be missed!Minus a slight blip against Fulham in August, the Gunners have won every game this season.
      Arsenal thumped PSV in their opening Champions League encounterCredit: Getty
      Dejan Kulusevski scored in the 100th minute to win it for Spurs against Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty
      And they’ll certainly have the wind in their sails after dismantling PSV in their first Champions League game since 2017 on Wednesday.
      However, Arsenal come up against a rejuvenated Spurs who also go into this epic encounter unbeaten.
      Furthermore, Ange Postecoglou’s men will still be riding the wave of one of the latest comebacks in Prem history against Sheffield United.
      But Tottenham have not beaten their bitter rivals at the Emirates since 2010.
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      When is Arsenal vs Tottenham?

      Arsenal’s mouthwatering match against Tottenham will take place on Sunday, September 24.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 2pm BST.
      Emirates Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this epic game and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      The Gunners did the double over Spurs last season which includes a 2-0 win at Spurs.

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

      Arsenal vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 1pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the entire match live on NOW TV
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage including pre-match and post-match reaction.

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      Here is how Arsenal’s skipper Martin Odegaard compares to Spurs’ summer signing James Maddison.
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      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of Brazilian sensation Gabriel Martinelli who sustained a hamstring injury in last week’s win against Everton.
      Gabriel Martinelli could miss the North London derbyCredit: AP
      Long-term absentees Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are certainly set to miss the North London derby.
      But all eyes will be on the goalkeeper scenario and whether Arteta decides to stick with David Raya or bring Aaron Ramsdale back into the fold.
      Elsewhere, Tottenham have confirmed that Ivan Perisic has suffered an ACL injury which could see the Croatian miss the rest of the season.
      And he’ll be joining the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Bryan Gil and Ryan Sessegnon who are all on the sidelines.
      What are the odds?

      Arsenal to win 7/10
      Draw 3/1
      Tottenham to win 7/2

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Why is Thomas Tuchel not in the dugout for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd?

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      BAYERN MUNICH will host Manchester United in a huge Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena TONIGHT.The German giants will be hoping to get off to a winning start without their manager Thomas Tuchel in the dugout.
      Thomas Tuchel was sent off during Bayern Munich’s clash with Manchester City last seasonCredit: GETTY
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      Why is Thomas Tuchel not in the dugout for Bayern Munich vs Man Utd?
      Thomas Tuchel will be leading Bayern Munich from the stands for this evening’s Champions League clash.
      The German coach will serve a one-match touchline ban after he was sent off during Bayern’s quarter-final second-leg tie with Manchester City last season.
      Tuchel was sent off after having a dispute with the referee following a coming together between Kingsley Coman and Aymeric Laporte.
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      The ban has carried through to this season as it’s Bayern’s next Champions League fixture.
      What channel is Bayern Munich vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed?

      Bayern Munich vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2
      TNT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Who is Man Utd youngster Omari Forson?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Omari Forson is in the squad for the Red Devils Champions League clash with Bayern Munich TONIGHT.Erik ten Hag will be hoping he can lead his side to United’s first win against the German giants since 2010.
      Omari Forson, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes preparing for Manchester United’s clash with Bayern MunichCredit: GETTY
      Who is Man Utd youngster Omari Forson?
      Omari Forson is a 19-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Manchester United.
      The youngster made a huge impression on boss Erik ten Hag during the Red Devils’ pre-season training tour of the USA.
      Forson made multiple cameos in pre-season and was even handed a start against Leeds.
      The Red Devils star scored 8 goals in 22 appearances in Premier League 2 last season.
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      When is Bayern Munich vs Man Utd?
      Manchester United travel to Bayern Munich for their opening Champions League clash on TONIGHT.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
      Allianz Arena in Germany is the chosen venue for this blockbuster match and it can host approximately 70,000 fans.
      Bayern sent United crashing out of the competition when the sides last met competitively in 2014.
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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Bayern Munich vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the game on the TNT Sports website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have coverage of the entire action through our live blog which includes pre-match and post-match reaction. More

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      Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco: Start time, TV channel, live stream and full card as The Destroyer makes boxing return

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      CONOR BENN will return to boxing this WEEKEND as the Brit faces Mexican Rodolfo Orozco in Florida.The welterweight was due to fight Chris Eubank Jr back in October 2022, but the bout was cancelled after Benn failed two voluntary drug tests.
      Conor Benn will take on Mexican Rodolfo Orozco on Saturday nightCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Benn hasn’t fought since April 2022 when he beat Chris Van Heerden in Manchester.
      The 26-year-old currently isn’t licensed to compete in the UK due to the ongoing and controversial doping saga.
      Benn will look to restart his boxing career in Orlando, Florida as he takes on Rodolfo Orozco on the undercard of Richardson Hitchins’ super-lightweight clash with Jose Zepeda.
      The Brit holds a valid license from the Florida Athletic Commission, so he won’t be violating any rules to fight on Saturday night.
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      When is Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco?

      Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco will take place on Saturday, September 23.
      The card is set to get underway at 1am BST/ 8pm ET
      The main event is scheduled to begin at approximately 2.43am BST/ 9.43 ET.
      However, timings are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.

      What TV channel is Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco on and can it be live streamed?

      Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.
      DAZN subscription holders can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99, and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      DAZN also offer a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be cancelled at any time.

      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all of the confirmed fights on the card:

      Richardson Hitchins vs Jose Zepeda; Super lightweight
      Austin Williams vs Steve Rolls; Middleweight
      Jessica McCaskill vs Sandy Ryan; WBC, WBA and WBO women’s welterweight title unification
      Orestes Velazquez vs Mohamed Soumaoro; Super lightweight
      Khalil Coe vs Kenmon Evans; Light heavyweight
      Jeovanny Estella vs Luis Caraballo; Light middleweight
      Jasmine Artega vs Haley Pasion; Women’s super flyweight
      Roberto Rivera Gomez vs Carlos Andre Dos Santos Rocha; Featherweight
      Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco

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      What’s been said?
      A delighted Benn said: “I am undefeated in the ring, and in spirit. A return on Saturday is a step closer to redemption.
      “After that,  I’m putting the 147-160 divisions on notice. 
      “You are looking at a determined man with a deep desire to beat them all.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Conor Benn is back and I’m looking forward to seeing him pick up where he left off.
      “He’s ready to go straight in for a big fight now but his trainer Tony Sims will be pleased to get him back sooner against a game opponent in Rodolfo Orozco.
      “Conor is looking unbelievable in the gym and I cannot wait to see him back in the ring where he belongs on what is a fantastic fight card in Florida.” More

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      Meet Ivan Provedel: Italian goalkeeper who scored for Lazio

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      IVAN Provedel is only the second goalkeeper to score from open play in the Champions League.But who is he and when did he score for his club? Here’s everything you need to know about Ivan Provedel.
      Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel pictured in September 2023Credit: Alamy
      Who is Ivan Provedel?
      Ivan Provedel, born March 17, 1994, is an Italian professional goalkeeper for Serie A club Lazio.
      During his youth career, Provedel spent time at Udinese and Chievo, before forging a successful senior career.
      During the 2013–14 season, the goalkeeper played on loan for Pisa in Lega Pro Prima Divisione. 
      The following season, he played on loan for Perugia, before making appearances for Modena, Pro Vercelli, Empoli, Juve Stabia and Spezia.
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      In 2022, the sports star also received his first Italy national football team callup, as then-manager Roberto Mancini named him to be part of the squad for the UEFA Nations League games against England and Hungary.
      As of September 2023, Provedel boasts an impressive 105,000 followers on Instagram – where he regularly shares snaps both on and off the pitch.
      When did Ivan Provedel join Lazio?
      On August 8, 2022, Provedel moved to Lazio after completing a definite transfer from Spezia.
      And it was with this club that the goalkeeper etched his name into the Champions League history books – becoming only the second goalie to score from open play in the competition.
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      Liege’s Sinan Bolat was the only other when he also headed in a late equaliser against AZ Alkmaar in the group stages back in December 2021.
      When did Ivan Provedel score for Lazio?
      In September 2023, goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored an incredible last-ditch equaliser – earning his side a Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
      Five minutes into stoppage time, the goalkeeper, ventured forward to join the attack for one last throw of the dice at a set-piece.
      The initial corner was cleared by the Atletico defence, but it fell straight back to the taker, who then pushed the ball to Luis Alberto.
      The attacker whipped in a dangerous in-swinging cross from out on the left, and it sailed over everybody until the leaping Provedel met it and glanced home a header past his opposite number Jan Oblak – sparking incredible scenes.
      Following the winning moment, stunned fans took to social media to react to the scenes.
      One wrote: ”He must be dreaming about this his whole entire life. What a Goal.”
      A second said: ”Insane,” while a third added: ”Football is the greatest sport ever and no other comes even close.”
      Clips shared on social media have attracted millions of views and thousands of likes as fans rush to watch the viral moment – with one video receiving over two million views and 15 thousand likes in less than 24 hours. More

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      Why is Robert Lewandowski’s grandfather trending?

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      ROBERT Lewandowski’s grandfather has been the subject of online claims about a supposed family link with dictator Adolf Hitler.There is no evidence to support this — but here’s everything we know about this trending question.
      Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring for FC BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Why is Robert Lewandowski’s grandfather trending?
      The rumours of a family link between Lewandowski and Hitler began, as these things often do, on the internet — with the supposed connection initially claimed to be on his grandmother’s side.
      To be clear, no evidence to suggest Robert Lewandowski or either of his grandparents are related to Adolf Hitler has been published.
      However, the rumour appears to have originated from a Quora post in 2017 asking: “Is Robert Lewandowski related to Adolf Hitler?”
      In the post, an image of Robert Lewandowski and Adolf Hitler alongside each other was shared with the caption: “Did you know??!! Robert Lewandowski was the grandson of Hitler’s youngest sister who was called Pawla Hitler who died in who died in 1960”
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      This person went on to say Pawla Hitler had an affair with a Polish man named Jan Lewandowski, who they alleged was the footballer’s grandfather.
      In reality his granddad was named Bogdan Lewandowski and, although he was Polish, he didn’t have a fling with the fascist leader’s sister.
      In fact he fought against the Nazis in World War II and passed away in 1989.
      A number of people responded with posts on the social media site to rubbish the claims.
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      Which team does Robert Lewandowski play for?
      Robert Lewandowski is a striker from Poland who currently plays for Barcelona in La Liga — the top league in Spain — as well as being the captain for the Poland national team.
      In 1997 he joined MKS Varsovia Warsaw, before moving to Delta Warsaw the following year, where he progressed to the fourth tier side’s first team.
      In the 2006-07 season Robert was the top scorer in the Polish third division, helping Znicz Pruszków secure promotion, before going on to again score the most goals in the second division for the same team the following year, with a tally of 21.
      In June 2008 he joined Lech Poznań for a signing fee of around £300,000, where he finished the season with 18 goals in 42 matches.
      The following season Lewandowski was top scorer once again, helping Lech win the Ekstraklasa — Poland’s top league.
      In 2010 the ace striker joined Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund for a fee reportedly around €4.5million, winning the title the same season.
      He was named Footballer of the Year in Poland in the 2011-12 campaign, with Dortmund winning the German top division title again under manager Jurgen Klopp.
      In 2014 Robert joined Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga with the German giants EVERY year until the 2021-22 season, winning the Champion’s League in 2020 and picking up a Ballon d’Or and two European Golden Shoes along the way.
      Lewandowski joined FC Barcelona in 2022, where the serial winner sealed both the La Liga title and Pichichi Trophy in his first season, becoming the first player in history to get the top scorer award in Europe’s top five leagues in six consecutive seasons. More