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      Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez LIVE RESULTS: Two bitter welterweight boxing rivals face off in huge MSG match – latest

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      JOSH TAYLOR returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months as he takes on Teofimo Lopez TONIGHT.The Scot hasn’t been in action since a controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow last year.
      While Lopez rebounded from his losing his titles to George Kambosos Jr with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

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      Teofimo Lopez lost his last world title fight against George Kambosos in 2021
      But since then, the welterweight star has secured wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin.

      What has Taylor said?
      Josh Taylor seems to have put the controversial win behind him and is confident of putting on a better showing against Teofimo Lopez
      “I’ve come over here to say hello to him and he’s went away hiding,” Taylor told Sky Sports.
      I flew over halfway across the world to come say hello to him and pull him up really. See what are you going to say, what time is it? But he’s not here. He’s not showed up. He’s got no backside.
      “So you can see he’s a little bit fragile and a little bit mentally weak. So I can definitely use that to my advantage.
      “He’s a very good fighter. Stylistically I think it’s a very good fight for myself as well with the way he comes to fight.
      “He comes looking for you and doesn’t take a backwards step. He’s a very aggressive, front-foot pressure fighter.”
      Taylor made
      A lot of fans weren’t happy with the result of Josh Taylor’s last win as he retained his undisputed super-lightweight titles in Glasgow.The judges scorecards had Taylor, who was knocked down in round eight, winning with scores of 114-111, 113-112, 112-113.
      Catterall took to Twitter just before 1am to make his feelings known after being robbed of a stunning victory.
      He wrote: “What a load of s***!”

      Welcome to Josh Taylor vs Teofimo Lopez
      Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez are all set to face off in a tasty junior-welterweightfight tonight – and fans can expect fireworks.Taylor hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since a 2022 controversial split decision victory over Jack Catterall in Glasgow.
      Taylor became the undisputed junior-welterweight champion in 2021 after beating Jose Ramirez in a brilliant performance in Las Vegas.
      Since then, Taylor has relinquished the WBC, WBC and IBF belts, leaving him with the WBO strap for Lopez to go after.
      Lopez famously beat Vasiliy Lomachenko to become unified lightweight champion in 2020.
      He then lost his titles to George Kambosos Jr, but has rebounded with wins over Pedro Campa and Sandor Martin, the latter of which could’ve come out with the decision himself.
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      What is Man City owner Sheikh Mansour’s net worth?

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      SHEIKH MANSOUR’S rapid rise to footballing stardom with Manchester City has been incredible – and he has earned quite a bit of money along the way.City are closing in on a historic Treble that they can win if they overcome Inter Milan in TONIGHT’S Champions League final.
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      Sheikh Mansour is the owner of Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And Sheikh Mansour is set to be in the beautiful Ataturk Olympic Stadium cheering on his well-oiled blue investment.
      But fans are all thinking the same thing… What is Sheikh Mansour really worth?
      What is Man City owner Sheikh Mansour’s net worth?
      Sheikh Mansour has reportedly invested a staggering £2.5billion into Manchester City.

      But even after that whopping expenditure, the billionaire is worth an estimated 17bn.
      Mansour is also head of Aabar Investments, which includes 32% stake in Virgin Galactic and a 9.1% stake in Daimler.
      Furthermore, the City head honcho is owner of Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC) which established Sky News Arabia under a partnership with British Sky Broadcasting.
      However, the Emirates royal’s most lucrative investment is being chief executive of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company – this oversees the Emirates’ £297bn sovereign wealth fund.
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      What has Manchester City won?
      In Sheikh Mansour’s 15-year reign, Manchester City have now won SEVEN Premier League titles after pipping Arsenal to the top in the 2022/23 campaign.
      City have also secured three FA Cups and six EFL Cups during this incredible run.
      But the one trophy which has eluded Sheikh Mansour’s Manchester City is the Champions League.
      When is the Champions League final?
      The Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan is taking place TONIGHT.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm BST.
      And you can catch minute-by-minute coverage through SunSport’s live blog. More

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      What is Pep Guardiola’s net worth?

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      PEP Guardiola is a former football player smashing records and titles as a manager.He currently heads up of one of the best Premier League clubs, Manchester City.
      Pep Guardiola is the manager for Manchester City and is considered one of the greatest coaches of all timeCredit: Getty

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      Who is Pep Guardiola?
      Pep was born on January 18, 1971 in Santpedor, Spain.
      He spent the majority of his early football career playing as a defensive midfielder with Barcelona.
      His career saw the young Pep win a number of Spanish league titles and went on to play for both Roma and Brescia in Italy.
      He also played for Qatar, Al-Ahli and Dorados de Sinoloa in Mexico before retiring from being a player and moving into management.
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      Pep became the manager for Barcelona in 2008 which saw him help the team to dominate both domestically and internationally in his four years in charge.
      He took his management skills to Bayer Munich in 2013 before making his move to Manchester City in 2016.
      What is Pep Guardiola’s net worth?
      Being one of the greatest football managers ever certainly has its perks.
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      Pep is rumoured to have a net worth of around £47.7 million ($60 million).
      He is among the best paid head coaches in Europe earning around £29.8 million a year.
      How much does Pep Guardiola earn at Manchester City?
      According to L’Equipe, Man City pay Pep around £19.7 million a year.
      A notable jump from Man City’s previous manager, Manuel Pellegrini, who received a salary of around £4 million.
      The vast increase in salary can be attested to Pep being the only manager who has helped Man City be crowned champions every year since 2016 except for their 2020 against Liverpool.
      What teams has Pep Guardiola managed?
      Pep coached for Barcelona and became the youngest manager to win two Champions League titles in his debut season both against Manchester United in 2011.
      He led the the club to a La Liga and a Champions League double and was awarded the Catalan Parliament’s Gold Medal – their highest honour
      That same year, Pep was named the FIFA World Coach of the Year.
      Pep then moved to Bayern Munich in 2013 and later Manchester City in 2016.
      Since becoming Man City’s manager, Pep has guided the club to a Premier League title during their 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.
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      He also broke a number of domestic records while managing the club including becoming the first to attain 100 points in a single season.
      Pep is considered to be one of the greatest managers of all time holding the records for the most consecutive league games won in La Liga, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. More

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      Is Eden Hazard retiring?

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      AN announcement of another shock exit from the Real Madrid team has shocked the football world.Eden Hazard’s contract with Real Madrid has been terminated ahead of the initial end date. Read on to find out why.
      Midfielder Eden Hazard has had a rough few seasons plagued with injury and barely any field timeCredit: EPA
      Is Eden Hazard retiring?
      Eden Hazard was transferred from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019 in their most expensive transfer ever.
      The midfielder was bought for a whopping £100 million on a four year contract.
      However, after four seasons of little playing time and injuries, the footballer has been dropped by Real Madrid.
      A statement confirmed the departure: “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement by which the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023.
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      “Eden Hazard has been part of our club for four seasons, in which he has won 8 titles: 1 European Cup, 1 Club World Cup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups.”Real Madrid wants to express its affection for Eden Hazard and wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage.”
      Since news of Eden’s departure broke, football fans have wondered where the midfielder will go next.
      So far, only one club is believed to have reached out to the midfielder, but he has been approached by MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps.
      What clubs has Eden Hazard played for?
      The Belgian player played football from his youth until he reached the professional level.
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      He made his professional football debut in 2007 with Lille where he appeared 147 times and scored 36 times.
      He was bought by Chelsea in 2012 where his legendary status was earned.
      Here he won the UEFA League in his first season with the club and Young Player of the Year in his second.
      Then he left for Real Madrid in 2019, a contract that ended prematurely after four tough seasons of injuries.
      What has Eden Hazard said about his future?
      Some reports indicate that he intends to retire from professional football for good.
      The fact that he can speak Spanish well and is happy in Spain is one possible reason why he may retire. More

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      Who is West Ham fan Connor Reid and what happened to him?

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      WEST Ham fans and well-wishers have smashed a fundraiser target to help a fellow fan who has been hospitalised in Prague.Connor Reid was attending a game with his father when he had a horrible fall.
      Connor Reid was in Prague with his father to watch West Ham in the Europa League final
      Who is West Ham fan Connor Reid?
      Connor Reid is a young West Ham fan who had travelled to Prague with his father to watch their Europa Conference League final game.
      West Ham played against Fiorentina on Wednesday, June 7 2023, beating them 2-1 to claim the title.
      The teams were at a draw heading to the final whistle when a 90th-minute goal by Jarrod Bowen secured the Hammer’s victory.
      This is their first major trophy in 43 years and their first European trophy win since 1965.
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      What happened to Conor Reid?
      Connor was at the game with his father and watched all the action unfold in the stadium.
      However, while waiting for a taxi after the game, Connor fell off a 5 meter wall.
      Connor was rushed to hospital where he had to have surgery to remove his spleen.
      He also suffered trauma to his head from his fall and is still unable to return to England as a result.
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      Connor’s father, Alex, shared an update on his son’s condition not long after his accident.
      He said: “He is in bits and very tired. He has no memory of it, the poor sod.
      “He remembers the game and everything but the next thing he knew was when he woke up this afternoon in hospital.”
      The fact that Connor is awake and talking is a welcomed update after his father tweeted a plea on Twitter.
      He tweeted: “So after last nights great performance, my son had a bad fall and is currently in hospital in Prague. 
      “Broken ribs fractured Skull and has his spleen removed. Was due to come home tomorrow but don’t know what we will do now.”
      He continued: “He was sitting on a wall waiting for his Uber home not realising there was a 5 Metre drop the other side and lost his balance.”
      How can I donate to Connor Reid?
      A fundraiser has been started on GoFundMe by Connor’s aunt Georgina.
      Well-wishers have smashed the original target of £1000 by a huge margin and the donations keep coming in.
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      So far the GoFundMe has raised £4,491 to help with accommodation for Connor’s dad and to get them home when he is well enough.
      If you would like to donate, please click here. More

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      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?

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      A STAR studded lineup of celebrities and athletes will be taking part in the 2023 edition of Soccer Aid.This Soccer Aid will take place at Old Trafford and fans will be treated to a few surprises along the way.
      Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will return as the presenters for Soccer Aid 2023Credit: UNICEF/Soccer Aid Productions/Stella Pictures
      Who are the Soccer Aid 2023 presenters?
      The Soccer Aid 2023 presenters are Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott.
      The dynamic duo will return to present the show and the build up before the game.
      Who is Dermot O’Leary and how many times has he hosted Soccer Aid?
      Dermot has been the leading presenter of Soccer Aid every year since 2010.
      He presented alongside former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher for 11 years.
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      Dermot is best known for his recurring role as a presenter on This Morning.
      He made his debut on our screens in 1998 and has become one of the nation’s most beloved presenters.
      He is well known for his decade long association with the singing show The X Factor.
      The TV host has also presented many other TV shows, award shows and charity events throughout his career.
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      One of his most well-known presenting roles was on Big Brother, which he left in 2008.
      Dermot also has a career in Radio, from indie rock station XFM to BBC Radio 2.
      He had his own show titled Dermot’s Saturday Club on BBC Radio 2 until it ended in 2017.
      Who is Alex Scott and how many times has she hosted Soccer Aid?
      Alex Scott is a former professional footballer and is now a TV presenter.
      During her professional playing career, she spent the majority of her time playing for Arsenal.
      She spent a season at Birmingham City and then three years in America playing for the Boston Breakers.
      She even scored the winning goal for Arsenal in the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup Final.
      Alex was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
      Since 2019, she is a pundit for BBC Sports and Sky Sports and has covered the 2018 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      Since retiring from professional football, she now has a full time career in television broadcasting.
      Alex has presented Soccer Aid with Dermot since 2021 and will return for the 2023 edition.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?
      Soccer Aid 2023 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Kick-off is at 7:30 pm.
      Fans can watch the action on ITV where it will be broadcasted live, or you can stream it for free on the ITVX app More

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      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most friendly but competitive football matches in summer – and fans want to know what the winners are awarded.The huge annual charity game is known for putting smiles on millions of faces as they see their favourite celebrities face off on the field.
      Sir Mo Farah will be playing at Soccer Aid 2023Credit: PA
      And although the main goal is to raise money for charity, it can often get really competitive.
      But what is the prize that some of the world’s biggest names are battling for?
      What do the winners of Soccer Aid get?
      The winners of Soccer Aid are presented with a medal each and get the chance to lift the famous title.
      There is no prize money as the sole purpose of the annual match is to raise money for charity as well as entertain its spectators.
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      World XI lifted the trophy last year making it FOUR years since England had been triumphant.
      And Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022 was officially a record-breaker after raising an incredible £15,673,728 which is the most since the huge game first took place.
      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More

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      Soccer Aid 2023 tickets: Can I still buy them for huge event?

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      SOCCER AID is one of the most star-studded football events ever – which is why thousands want to get their hands on a pair of tickets.Comedian Lee Mack’s winning penalty saw World XI beat England in the epic 2022 contest.
      World XI beat England in the 2022 Soccer AidCredit: PA
      And it meant that the hosts have now lost FOUR consecutive Soccer Aid matches.
      But a new year brings new opportunities and a whole host of talented celebrities.
      So fans will not miss out on what could be the biggest Soccer Aid yet.
      Can I still get tickets for Soccer Aid 2023?
      Yes you can!
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      Tickets for Soccer Aid are still available at time of publication with prices starting from just £10 for children and £20 for adults.
      Premium seats can also be purchased for a minimum of £100 (plus booking fee)
      Wheelchair and Ambulant Disabled tickets will be available in various areas of the stadium at the equivalent price bands and it includes a free personal assistant seat.
      SEE Tickets is the official provider for all tickets.
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      When is Soccer Aid 2023?

      Soccer Aid 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 11.
      The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 pm BST.
      And a staggering 74,000 fans are expected to attend at Old Trafford. More