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      Women’s World Cup final live stream and TV guide: How to watch England take on Spain for FREE

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      ENGLAND will be involved in their first-ever Women’s World Cup final on Sunday as they take on Spain in Sydney.The Lionesses beat co-hosts Australia in their own backyard in a thrilling semi-final.
      Alessia Russo was on the scoresheet in England’s Women’s World Cup semi-final clash against AustraliaCredit: GETTY
      Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo helped England to a historic 3-1 win.
      Serina Weigman’s side beat their final opponents Spain on their route to Euro 2022 glory last summer.
      SunSport has all the details so you don’t miss the Women’s World Cup final.
      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be broadcast LIVE on both ITV 1 and BBC One.
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      ITV 1 will begin their coverage at 9:25am BST on Sunday morning (August 20) and BBC One’s show will start at 9:45am BST.
      Laura Woods will be on presenting duties for ITV with analysis from Karen Carney and Eni Aluko.
      For BBC, Gabby Logan will be the presenter with Alex Scott amongst the team of pundits.
      How can I watch the Women’s World Cup final FREE?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be available to watch for FREE via the ITVX app/website and the BBC iPlayer app/website, providing you have a valid TV license.
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      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Sydney by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Who is former Liverpool and Man City player Craig Bellamy and where is he now?

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      CRAIG Bellamy is a Welsh former footballer whose career is nothing short of impressive.Since hanging up his boots he’s turned his hand to management.
      Craig Bellamy used to play as a forward
      Who is former Liverpool and Man City player Craig Bellamy?
      Craig Douglas Bellamy is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a forward.
      He was born on July 13, 1979, at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
      As a child Bellamy enjoyed watching Cardiff City at their then-home ground Ninian Park, with his dad who was a huge Bluebirds fan.
      He also suffers from asthma and frequently made trips to the hospital to manage it.
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      After the family moved to Trowbridge he joined his school’s football team at the age of seven.
      Local team Pentwyn Dynamo began to take an interest in him but were put off by his small stature, so his father offered to form a team providing his son could find another players.
      This led to the under-10s side of local team Caer Castell FC being formed.
      By the age of 12, Bellamy became friends with older boys and was regularly drinking alcohol.
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      By 14, he was barely attending school, smoking cigarettes and drinking every day, but denies ever using drugs.
      He left school with no GCSEs.
      In 1993, his brother introduced him to his future wife Claire, who Craig credits as a key factor in him pulling away from his early troubles.
      They married on July 13, 2005, and the couple have three children – Ellis, Cameron and Lexi.
      After youth stints at Bristol Rovers and Norwich City, Bellamy began his senior career at the latter, staying with the Canaries from 1996 until 2000.
      He played for Liverpool during the 2006/2007 and 2011/2012 seasons winning the Community Shield in 2006 and League Cup in 2012.
      In total he made 54 appearances for the Reds, scoring 13 times.
      He played two seasons at Manchester City from 2009-2011, making 40 appearances and scoring 12 goals.
      He retired from playing on May 22, 2014
      During his career he played for the senior Wales squad from 1998 until 2013.
      Craig was sacked after a 4-0 defeat to Italy in June 1999.
      However, he returned at the end of the 1999-2000 season playing in friendlies against Brazil and Portugal.
      He won 78 caps and scored six times.
      Bellamy was also part of the Team GB football squad at the 2012 London Olympics.
      What other clubs has Craig Bellamy played for?
      Bellamy started out at First Division (before it became the Championship) club Norwich City in 1996, before joining Premier League side Coventry City in 2000.
      He transferred to Newcastle United, where he played 93 times and scored 28 goals.
      He spent 2005 on loan at Celtic before moving to Blackburn Rovers. –
      After his first spell at Anfield, Bellamy signed for West Ham United in 2007, playing for them 24 times.
      He then moved to Man City before joining Cardiff on loan for the 2010/2011 season.
      He made 35 appearances for the Welsh side before returning to Liverpool.
      From 2012–2014 he was back at Cardiff where he made a further 55 appearances
      Where is Craig Bellamy now?
      He retired from playing on May 22, 2014, and joined Cardiff’s coaching staff as the player development manager in 2016.
      He was appointed under-21 team coach for Belgian side Anderlecht in June 2019, after his former Man City teammate Vincent Kompany was made manager.
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      He stepped down from the role in September 2021 due to mental health issues.
      He again joined Kompany in 2022, as assistant manager at Burnley. More

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      Where can I buy England Women’s World Cup final shirt?

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      ENGLAND are ready to take on Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses, overseen by manager Sarina Wiegman, have made it all the way to the last stage of the FIFA tournament with the support of the country behind them.
      England’s Alessia Russo is part of the Lioness squad taking on Spain at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023Credit: Stephanie Meek – CameraSport via Getty Images
      Where can I buy an England Women’s World Cup final shirt?
      If you want to show your support for England’s women’s national team at the final of the World Cup, it is possible to buy a shirt.
      Lioness shirts can be bought through on the official England website and through the Nike website.
      The kits are also available through Foudys, which describes itself as “the first and only official store in the world dedicated to women’s football.”
      Shirts are priced at £79.95 each, though the England store has strips that are personalised with the names of the players which cost a little more, at £94.95.
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      England’s first kit is made up of the traditional white top with navy blue shorts.
      The away kit, meanwhile, is light blue.
      Both the home and away shirts are available to purchase.
      England will be wearing their light blue kit with white socks as they take on Spain in the World Cup final.
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      This is due to the fact that their white kit features dark blue shorts which are too similar to Spain’s.
      What other merchandise can I buy for the World Cup final?
      Nike has a range of other products that fans can purchase to support the Lionesses.
      The website sells a football jacket for £79.95, a t-shirt for £27.95 and joggers for £49.95.
      Foudys, meanwhile, also has various products that England fans can buy and wear for the big final.
      Their range includes socks for £6.99, a pullover hoodie for £84.95 and a zip-up jacket for £89.95.
      When is the Women’s World Cup final?
      The final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will take place on Sunday August 20.
      The match, held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, will start at 11am UK time.
      The England vs Spain game will be broadcast live across the BBC, with coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
      On ITV, meanwhile, live coverage will be available on TV and online via ITVX. More

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      Who is Tyson Fury’s father John?

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      TYSON Fury’s rise to heavyweight glory is largely down to one man – his dad John.As head of the famous Fury family, boxing runs through his blood and has spilled out into his offspring.
      Former boxer John Fury is the head of the famous Fury familyCredit: Instagram
      Who is John Fury?
      John Fury – known by his nickname “Gypsy John” – was born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage.
      He is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
      Fury’s professional boxing career spanned eight years and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts.
      He made his professional debut on April 28, 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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      From there Fury went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.
      He was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
      After that Fury rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.
      However in his next fight he suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
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      This loss was followed by a four year absence from the ring until Fury returned against former opponent Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995 – he was knocked out again inside four rounds.
      How many children does John Fury have?
      Fury has welcomed six children during his life, which includes two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who he named after Mike Tyson.
      He’s also dad to professional boxer and reality star Tommy Fury.
      Fury’s other children are Roman, Hughie and Shane.
      His only daughter, Ramona, tragically passed away months after birth.
      When was John Fury in prison?
      In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010.
      He was handed an 11-year sentence.
      The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010.
      He was released from prison in February 2015. More

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      Why are the PFA awards in August this year?

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      THE PFA awards recognise the outstanding performers in every football division.Winners are voted for by their fellow members of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA).
      Mohamed Salah was named PFA Men’s Players Player of the Year in 2022Credit: PA
      This year is particularly special as it will be the 50th anniversary of the awards.
      The awards up for grabs on the night include the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, the PFA Young Player of the Year and each divisional Team of the Year will be named.
      In addition, the PFA will also honour footballing achievement through the PFA’s Merit Award.
      Members of the public can also get involved by voting for their favourite goal and save of the season across the men’s and women’s game.
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      Why are the PFA awards in August this year?
      The PFA awards have primarily taken place in April over the years but this year’s ceremony will be on Tuesday, August 29.
      It’s down to many reasons including the fact that the domestic season for the men’s game was extended due to the winter World Cup in Qatar.
      Manchester City’s Treble winning campaign didn’t end until June 1st following their Champions League final with Inter Milan.
      Many Premier League stars were also included in squads for European qualifiers, which took place in late June.
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      The Women’s World Cup is also a huge factor as many nominees for awards have been involved in the tournament such as Lauren James and Sam Kerr.
      Just nine days after England take on Spain in the Women’s World Cup final the awards ceremony is due to take place.
      The later date ultimately gives all members and nominees the best opportunity to attend the event at the Lowry Theatre.
      PFA Men’s Players’ Player of the Year nominees:

      Erling Haaland – Manchester City
      Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City
      John Stones – Manchester City
      Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
      Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
      Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur

      PFA Men’s Young Player of the Year Nominees:

      Erling Haaland – Manchester City
      Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
      Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal
      Moises Caicedo – Brighton and Hove Albion
      Evan Ferguson – Brighton and Hove Albion
      Jacob Ramsey – Aston Villa 

      PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year Nominees:

      Ona Batlle – Manchester United
      Rachel Daly – Aston Villa
      Sam Kerr – Chelsea
      Frida Maanum – Arsenal
      Guro Reiten – Chelsea
      Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw – Manchester City

      PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year Nominees:

      Laura Blindkilde – Aston Villa
      Lauren Hemp – Manchester City
      Lauren James – Chelsea
      Missy Bo Kearns – Liverpool
      Maya Le Tissier – Manchester United
      Katie Robinson – Brighton and Hove Albion More

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      Who is former Chelsea and England left back Wayne Bridge?

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      WAYNE Bridge is a former footballer who played for Chelsea and England. The left back made headline on and off the pitch – here’s what we know.
      Wayne Bridge is married to singer Frankie Sandford
      Who is former Chelsea and England left back Wayne Bridge?
      Wayne Michael Bridge was born on August 5, 1980, in Southampton, England.
      He was a professional footballer who played as a left back.
      At the age of 15, Bridge was spotted by former Southampton full back Micky Adams who recommended him to the Saints.
      He signed as a trainee in July 1996 and made his debut for the senior side in 1998.
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      What other teams did Wayne Bridge play for?
      Bridge made 151 appearances for Southampton before transferring to fellow Premier League club Chelsea in 2003.
      He had an extensive career playing for Chelsea and won three domestic competitions during the six years he was at Stamford Bridge.
      He made 86 appearances, scoring once, and bagged the FA Cup and League Cup in 2007, and the Premier League title in 2005.
      He went out on loan to Fulham in 2006 and finally left the north London club for Manchester City in 2009, where he played for four seasons.
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      However, his last two seasons were on loan with West Ham and Sunderland.
      During the 2012–2013 season he played 37 times for EFL Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion while on loan from City.
      After playing a season with Reading, Wayne retired in 2014.
      During his playing career he was capped 36 times for England between 2002 and 2009, scoring one goal.
      He was selected for two Fifa World Cup squads – 2002 and 2006 – and the Euros in 2004.
      Who is Wayne Bridge married to?
      Wayne is married to The Saturday’s singer, Frankie Sandford.
      Frankie announced their engagement via Twitter on April 8, 2013.
      They were married on July 19, 2014 in a private ceremony.
      They share two sons, Parker and Carter.
      Wayne was previously in a relationship with model Vanessa Perroncel from 2005 to 2009.
      They share a son Jaydon Jean Claude.
      Wayne found himself in a scandal when it was claimed his team-mate and England captain John Terry had slept with Vanessa following their split.
      John and Vanessa denied the claims but the scandal prevailed leading Bridge to refuse to shake hands with Terry when they played against each other after his move to Manchester City.
      What is Wayne Bridge’s net worth?
      Bridge has an estimated net worth of $9million (£7million).
      His net worth will have been earned through his previous football career and his stints on reality TV.
      After putting his football career behind him Bridge starred on I’m A Celebrity in 2016.
      It was reported he was paid £150,000 to enter the jungle.
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      He won the first celebrity series of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2019.
      He also fought Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in a charity Sport Aid boxing bout – and won. More

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      Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?

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      TYSON fury may be known to his fans as a heavyweight champion, but to his children he is just known as dad.Since getting together, the boxing champ and his wife Paris Fury have welcomed a huge brood of kids.
      Tyson Fury and wife Paris have a big family togetherCredit: Instagram
      How many children do Tyson and Paris Fury have?
      Tyson Fury and Paris have six children – with a seventh baby due due in September 2023.
      The Gypsy King’s youngest daughter Athena was born on August 8, 2021, and faced a tough start in the intensive care unit.
      Together, the couple has five other children, their eldest child is a daughter named Venezuela who was born on September 27, 2009.
      This geographical theme for the sisters was continued with Valencia, who they welcomed on December 4, 2017.
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      All of Tyson’s boys have the first name Prince, starting with Prince John James who was born in 2011.
      Tyson’s other two sons are called Prince Tyson II, (born 2016), and Prince Adonis Amaziah (born 2019).
      When asked why the Gypsy King had named all his sons Prince he said: “I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.”
      On March 23, 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their seventh child.
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      Tyson shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram Story announcing their big news.
      “I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great,” he captioned the photo. “What a woman 👩. 7th 👶 incoming 🙏. Fantastic news to cheer me up! 😊.”
      When did Paris and Tyson Fury get married?
      Happy couple Paris and Tyson met when he was 17 and she was 15, they began dating the year after.
      They dated for two years before tying the knot in 2008 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster.
      The childhood sweethearts have been together ever since, raising their children in Morecombe, Lancashire.
      Despite the super-yacht and millions of pounds, the Gypsy King has said he wants a normal life, taking out the bins. More

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      Tyson Fury brothers: Who are the boxer’s siblings?

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      TYSON Fury is known for being the WBC heavyweight champion, having held the title undefeated since 2020.But he’s not the only one of his brothers who is a boxing champ.
      Tyson Fury has four brothers including Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Who are Tyson Fury’s brothers?
      Tommy Fury
      Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury are half-brothers, who share the same father John Fury, but were born by different mothers.
      Like his big bro, he is a professional boxer and, as of 2023, is unbeaten during his career.
      His fights include Jake Paul, Daniel Bocianski, and Anthony Taylor.
      Away from boxing and Tommy shot to fame on Love Island 2019, where he met his fiancee and mother of his child Molly-Mae Hague.
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      Roman Fury
      Roman Fury has followed in the family footsteps of being a boxerCredit: Instagram
      Roman Fury is another of the Fury brothers and the son of John.
      Like his famous siblings, he is also a boxer and lives near to Tyson in Morecombe.
      In 2020 Roman announced he was the ninth Fury family member to take up boxing.
      He explained to iFL: “When lockdown happened I had nothing else to do.
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      “I had no work on, as many people didn’t, and I had the opportunity to go and train.
      “So I did it, got fit, lost a bit of weight and I just fell in love with it.”
      Shane Fury
      Shane Fury (second from right) is supportive of his brothersCredit: Instagram
      Next we have Shane Fury, who is more under the radar than his other brothers.
      Although he isn’t a boxer, he is incredibly supportive of his siblings careers.
      Speaking to iFL TV after Tyson’s fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020, Shane said: “In my opinion, he [Fury] is the best heavyweight ever made.
      “The size, stature of him, he shouldn’t be able to do what he can do but he’s a proper fighting man. He’s proved it tonight that he’s the best in the world.”
      Hugh Fury
      Hugh Fury is into his fitness and works out reguarllyCredit: Instagram
      Hugh Fury is Tyson’s fourth brother, and although he isn’t a boxer, he is very much into his fitness.
      He often posts his work out routines on Instagram, and keeps his followers up-to-date with his training.
      From the looks of his Instagram he also seems to be into running and fitness like his brother Tyson and dad John.
      Hugh is married to wife Tiffany Fury.
      Does Tyson Fury have any sisters?
      Tyson doesn’t have any sisters, just brothers.
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      The Fury brothers also have famous cousins, which includes Hughie Fury.
      Not to be confused with their brother Hugh, Hughie is also a professional boxer. More