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      What are the allegations against Manchester United player Antony?

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      MANCHESTER United winger Antony has agreed to take “a period of absence” following allegations made against him.Here we take a look at the allegations and what the footballer has said in response.
      Antony strongly denies all allegations against himCredit: Getty
      What are the allegations against Antony?
      Antony faces allegations of domestic abuse from three women – one of which was made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. 
      Cavallin accused the winger of physical aggression towards her on a number of occasions in bombshell claims.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that Antony assaulted her four times.
      She has shared pictures showing her bloodied clothes, sliced fingers, and a head wound which were allegedly the aftermath of his actions.
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      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      She claimed in January 2023, Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
      And in May 2023, she claimed he threw a glass at her, injuring her finger.
      On September 9, 2023, model Cavallin urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
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      She told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the footballer.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May 2022, after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Antony strongly denies all allegations against him.
      He is currently being investigated by police in both Manchester and Sao Paulo – and was axed from the Brazil national team for their World Cup qualifiers this month.
      What has Antony said in response to the allegations?
      On September 10, 2023, Antony issued a full statement as he confirmed he would not be returning to train with Manchester United ”until further notice”.
      He has been given a leave of absence by the club amid the allegations.
      In a statement released on his Instagram, Antony said: “I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me.
      “This was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my teammates and unnecessary controversy for the club.
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      “I want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth.
      “I look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.” More

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      Scotland vs England: Three Lions face fierce rivals in huge clash at Hampden Park – stream FREE, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND face their second clash of the international break against fierce rivals Scotland on Tuesday night. The Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday evening.
      Kyle Walker scored England’s equaliser against UkraineCredit: Getty
      Scotland beat Cyprus with ease on Friday nightCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Gareth Southgate’s side were largely ponderous and struggled to find a winner after Kyle Walker equalised just before half-time.
      Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko put Ukraine 1-0 up early in the game to test England’s resolve.
      But they’ll want to be on their A-game for Scotland, as winning that game secures the ultimate bragging rights.
      Scotland, however, look to be in fine form as of late, as they sit top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group after a 3-0 win over Cyprus.

      When is England vs Scotland?

      England’s clash with Scotland will take place on Tuesday, September 12.
      The game will kick off at 7.45pm UK time.
      Scotland vs England will be held at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England’s clash with Scotland will be shown live on Channel 4 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the My4 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Gareth Southgate may decide to re-jig his starting XI after picking Jordan Henderson in his midfield for the Ukraine game.
      Phil Foden could come in from the start, as could Marcus Rashford.
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      Ben Chilwell is expected to continue at left-back while Eddie Nketiah could be handed an England debut after missing out on a bench spot on Saturday.
      Odds

      Scotland – 16/5
      Draw – 13/5
      England – 3/4

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      Who is the referee for the Sidemen Charity Match 2023?

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      THE annual Sidemen Charity Match is back this weekend in what’s expected to be another massive event.The match was a huge success last year, and this year things are even bigger, with the game taking place in front of 60,000 fans at West Ham’s London Stadium.
      Chunkz was on the YouTube All-Stars side last yearCredit: PA

      Sidemen Charity Match 2023: How to watch FREE plus kick off time and teams for HUGE clash
      Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg took charge of the game in 2022, and he was pretty busy for the entire 90 minutes.
      But Clattenburg kept his cool throughout and was involved in a few funny moments, including one which involved IShowSpeed.
      Who will referee the Sidemen Charity Match?
      Event organisers were obviously happy with Clattenburg’s performance, as the 48-year-old has been invited back.
      Clattenburg retired from refereeing in the Premier League in 2017 after a 13-year career in the top flight.
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      He then went on to referee to become the head of refereeing for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
      And in 2019, Clattenburg once again become a referee in China for the Chinese FA.
      Mark Clattenburg was one of the top Premier League referees between 2004-2017Credit: Reuters
      But his funniest moments arguably came in last year’s Sidemen match, where he booked IShowSpeed for removing his shirt after a goal.
      The charismatic YouTuber responded by whipping Clattenburg with his shirt after chasing him down.
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      This weekend’s clash will get underway from 3pm BST on Saturday, September 9.
      You can stream all of the action for free on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel. More

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      What does KSI stand for and what is his real name?

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      KSI is a popular YouTuber, rapper, boxer and businessman from the United Kingdom.After registering his YouTube channel in the early 2000s, he shot to fame, with vlogs and comedy videos.
      KSI is a popular YouTuber and influencerCredit: Rex
      What does KSI stand for?
      KSI stands for Knowledge, Strength, and Integrity.
      He told Sports Bible: “KSI came from a Halo clan, so this Halo clan called ‘KSI.
      “I, as a kid, really wanted to join the clan, so my name was just Olajidebt on the Xbox 360.”
      The YouTube star has over 40 million subscribers across his various channels.
      He launched his channel in 2009, quickly growing his platform to over 24 million subscribers.
      His early videos were of him playing FIFA and other football-related content.
      He then branched out to include comedy videos in his content, further increasing his popularity.
      KSI has the nickname tattooed across his arms and chest and videoed the moment for his channel.
      What is KSI’s real name?
      KSI was born Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji and was affectionately known as JJ.
      Professionally he is known as KSI.
      Why is KSI also called JJ
      Often in Nigerian culture, children are given the same name as a parent or grandparent.
      For KSI, he shares his name Olajide Olatunji with his father who is called Jide Olatunji.
      His nickname JJ stands for Jide Junior.
      What is The Sidemen?
      The Sidemen – originally the Ultimate Sidemen – are a group of seven British YouTubers who are in a friendship group.
      The group create content together and share it with their millions of subscribers.
      The name refers to those who are behind the scenes – original member Simon started as a “sideman” to JJ (now known as KSI) by helping him record his videos.
      Some members still live together in the “Sidemen House”, however, most now live on their own or with partners.
      The members are:

      Olajide “JJ” Olatunji – known online as KSI (2013–present)
      Simon Minter – known online as Miniminter (2013–present)
      Joshua Bradley – known online as Zerkaa (2013–present)
      Tobit “Tobi” Brown – known online as Tobjizzle or TBJZL (2013–present)
      Ethan Payne – known online as Behzinga (2013–present)
      Vikram “Vik” Barn – known online as Vikkstar123 (2013–present)
      Harry Lewis – known online as Wroetoshaw or W2S (2014–present)

      What is KSI’s net worth?
      According to reports, KSI’s net worth is around $27 million.
      He gained his fortune through YouTube, sponsorships, his boxing career and various business ventures.
      As well as his YouTube success, the influencer is the CEO of Misfits Boxing and the co-owner of Prime Hydration.
      Who is the founder of the Sidemen?
      The Ultimate Sidemen began in October 2013 as a Rockstar Games Social Club group in Grand Theft Auto Online.
      The group included all the original members except for Lewis – known as Wroetoshaw.
      In January 2014, Bradley met Lewis at a FIFA gaming event in New York City and he invited him to join the Sidemen.
      In a video, Minter explained the meaning of the group name: “A sideman is basically someone’s bitch who just follows them around.
      “I was basically JJ’s b***h that followed him around.” More

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      YouTube All Stars: Who is in the squad facing Sidemen FC in charity match 2023?

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      THE Sidemen Charity Match is BACK today – and many YouTube stars will be in action.This year the epic game will be played in front of a huge crowd of 62,000 at West Ham’s London Stadium.

      Sidemen Charity Match 2023: How to watch FREE plus kick off time and teams for HUGE clash
      Miniminter was the star of the show last year scoring a hat-trick for Sidemen FC as they beat YouTube Allstars 8-7 at Charlton’s The Valley.
      This time around, YouTube Allstars will be seeking revenge for their narrow loss in 2022 and claim just their second win in the fixture.
      But who will feature against Sidemen FC?
      Who is playing for YouTube Allstars against Sidemen FC?
      Here are all the confirmed stars set to feature for YouTube Allstars at this year’s charity match:
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      IShowSpeed
      xQc
      Danny Aarons
      Chandler Hallow
      Niko Omilana
      Max Fosh
      Kai Cenat
      Airrack
      AboFlah
      Chunks
      ChrisMD
      Karl Jacobs
      Theo Baker
      WillNE
      Yung Filly
      JiDion
      Jacksepticeye
      Duke Dennis

      How can I watch the Sidemen Charity Match?

      The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on the Sidemen YouTube, as was the case last year.
      Alternatively, you can tune into SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the antics from the London Stadium. More

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      Sidemen FC team: Who is playing against the YouTube Allstars in charity match 2023?

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      SIDEMEN FC will be hoping for a repeat of last year’s thrilling triumph against YouTube Allstars.Miniminter led his side to a crazy 8-7 victory at The Valley after bagging a stunning hat-trick in the 2022 edition.
      Sidemen FC were victorious in at The Valley in 2022Credit: PA

      Sidemen Charity Match 2023: How to watch FREE plus kick off time and teams for HUGE clash
      Among the FIFTEEN goals scored, YouTubers Chunkz and Yung Filly both hit screamers for the YouTube Allstars
      This year’s match will be played in front of a sold-out crowd at West Ham’s London Stadium.
      But who will be in action for Sidemen FC?
      Who is playing for Sidemen FC against YouTube Allstars?
      Here are all the confirmed stars set to feature for Sidemen FC at this year’s charity match:
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      Sidemen FC:

      KSI
      W2S
      Miniminter
      Vikkstar123
      Behzinga
      Zerkaaa
      TBJZL
      MrBeat
      Callux
      Lazarbeam
      Tareq
      Calfreezy
      Randolph
      Deji
      Angryginge
      Manny
      JME

      How can I watch the Sidemen Charity Match?

      The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on the Sidemen YouTube, as was the case last year.
      Alternatively, you can tune into SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the antics from the London Stadium. More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2023: Who are the presenters and commentators?

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      THE Sidemen Charity Match is set to return on Saturday – and some of YouTube’s biggest stars are set to feature.This year’s event will be held in front of a packed-out London Stadium, with a 62,000 crowd expected to watch the highly anticipated head-to-head between Sidemen FC and YouTube Allstars.
      Chunks is set to feature for YouTube Allstars again this yearCredit: PA

      Sidemen Charity Match 2023: How to watch FREE plus kick off time and teams for HUGE clash
      Huge YouTube stars such as KSI, IShowSpeed and Mr Beast are all set to feature in the capital on Saturday.
      Last year, Miniminter scored a stunning hat-trick as Sidemen FC narrowly overcame YouTube Allstars 8-7 in a thriller at Charlton’s The Valley.
      But who will be on presenting commentary duties for this year’s highly-anticipated charity match?
      Who are the presenters for the Sidemen Charity Match?
      The Sidemen Charity match will be hosted by YouTuber Elz The Witch and rapper and TV personality Big Zuu.
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      It will take place on Saturday, September 9th, at the London Stadium, with kick-off set to be at 3pm BST.
      The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on the Sidemen YouTube, as was the case last year.
      Who are the commentators for the Sidemen charity match?
      The commentators for the Sidemen Charity match will be YouTubers Stephen Tries and Spencer Owen.
      Tries is known for making comedy sketches on YouTube and has over 1.5million subscribers on the platform.
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      Meanwhile, Spencer Owen is also a YouTuber with over 1.9million subscribers who made his name by creating FIFA gaming videos and real-life football content.
      He is also known for being the founder of popular YouTube football team Hashtag United – who are currently playing their trade in the Isthmian League Premier Division.

      Who is playing in the Sidemen Charity match?
      Here are all the confirmed names set to play so far:
      Sidemen FC:

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      Ukraine vs England: Three Lions aim to continue unbeaten Euro 2024 qualifying campaign – FREE stream, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND are aiming to maintain their perfect qualifying record when they visit Ukraine on Saturday.The Three Lions have already beaten Serhiy Rebrov’s side this year, winning the Euro 2024 qualifier 2-0 with goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.
      James Maddison and Bukayo Saka will be the dangermen for EnglandCredit: Getty
      Eddie Nketiah is hoping to make his England debutCredit: Getty
      Levi Colwill has also received his first Three Lions call-upCredit: PA
      Gareth Southgate has a bit of a selection dilemma in defence
      Facing that pair will be a daunting prospect for the Ukraine, who will be hoping for a point to stay ahead of third-placed Italy.
      England have won four out of four Group C games and scored 15 goals in the process, conceding only once.
      And several stars have shown strong early season form – leaving Gareth Southgate with a selection dilemma.
      Jude Bellingham cannot stop scoring for Real Madrid while James Maddison looks revitalised at Spurs.
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      They could partner £105million man Declan Rice in midfield, fresh from scoring his first goal for Arsenal against Manchester United at the weekend.
      Southgate’s biggest worry may be his defence with Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out and Levi Colwill possibly not ready to start.
      The England boss could pick the inexperienced Lewis Dunk in central defence or United outcast Harry Maguire, who has rarely missed a game under Southgate.
      Another Southgate favourite Marc Guehi is also in contention to play following his impressive start to the season with Crystal Palace.
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      His Eagles team-mate Eberechi Eze also has a starting chance and Southgate could be keen to see more of the 25-year-old in an England shirt since he only has one cap to his name.
      Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden will both by vying for a start too but whatever side Southgate picks, England have several dangermen to come off the bench.
      Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah could be one of those – the youngster has been called up to the England squad for the first time along with Chelsea defender Colwill, both of whom could make their debuts.
      Form
      England have won four in a row since losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final last November.
      That includes a historic 2-1 win over Italy in Rome and a 7-0 demolition of North Macedonia.
      Meanwhile Ukraine have only suffered one defeat in six and came close to a friendly win over Germany in June but conceded twice in the last ten minutes to draw 3-3.
      That defeat was to England but Ukraine have otherwise impressed in Euro 2024 qualifying with wins over North Macedonia and Malta.
      Team news
      Manchester City star Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold have been ruled out through injury.
      Kieran Trippier did not arrive at the training camp until Wednesday while Saka and Colwill missed training on Tuesday.
      Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to be fit after overcoming an injury to play at the weekend.
      But midfield duo Ruslan Malinovskyi and Yevhen Konoplyanka have missed out on the Ukraine squad.
      Mykhailo Mudryk provides a threat for UkraineCredit: Getty
      Ones to watch
      Bellingham has been in the form of his life since signing for Real Madrid, with five goals in his first four games for his new club.
      Maddison has also looked at home since joining Spurs and will be eager to add to his three caps and impress while doing so.
      Premier League fans will be well aware of the threat posed by former West Ham winger Andriy Yarmolenko and Chelsea forward Mudryk, despite the fact the latter has yet to score for Blues.
      Jude Bellingham has shined for new club Real Madrid
      SunSport prediction
      England have eased past North Macedonia and Malta in recent games and with the likes of Kane, Bellingham and Maddison showing top form, this should be another straightforward win.
      Ukraine 0 England 3
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      When is Ukraine vs England?

      England vs Ukraine will take place on Saturday, September 9th.
      Kick off will be at 5pm BST.
      The Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland will host.

      What TV channel is Ukraine vs England on?

      England vs Ukraine will be broadcast live on Channel 4.
      Coverage will start from 4pm BST.
      Analysis will come from Joe Cole, Jill Scott and Andriy Shevchenko.

      Can I live stream Ukraine vs England for FREE?

      You can live stream Ukraine vs England for FREE via the All 4 app or website.
      The All 4 app is available to download onto your mobile or tablet device for FREE.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Poland by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What are the odds?
      Match result:
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      Ukraine – 13/2
      Draw – 7/2
      England – 4/11

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