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      When is the Champions League group stage draw? Date, TV channel and FREE live stream

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      THE return of the Champions League is fast approaching and all European powerhouses are keen to find out their early opponents.Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City capped off their historic Treble win with victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final last year.
      Manchester City won the 2022/23 Champions LeagueCredit: GETTY
      City will be keen to make it back-to-back wins in the huge European tournament next campaign.
      Elsewhere, Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle will also take part in next season’s Champions League.
      The Toon will feature in the prestigious competition for the first time since the 2002/03 season.
      When is the Champions League group stage draw?

      The Champions League group stage draw will take place on Thursday, August 31.
      The draw is set to begin at 5pm UK time.
      The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco will host.

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      What channel is the Champions League group stage draw on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      The Champions League group stage will be live streamed for FREE on the UEFA.com website.
      TNT Sports are also likely to broadcast the draw.

      What are the Champions League seedings?
      Pot 1

      Manchester City
      Sevilla
      Barcelona
      Napoli
      Bayern Munich
      Paris Saint-Germain
      Benfica
      Feyenoord

      Pot 2
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      Real Madrid
      Manchester United
      Inter Milan
      Borussia Dortmund
      Atletico Madrid
      RB Leipzig
      Porto
      Arsenal

      Pot 3

      Shakhtar Donetsk
      Red Bull Salzburg
      AC Milan
      Lazio
      Red Star Belgrade

      Pot 3 or 4

      Newcastle United
      Celtic
      Real Sociedad

      When does the Champions League group stage start?

      The Champions League group stage will begin on Tuesday, September 19.
      The group stage will last for 12 weeks.
      The final match day of the group stage will begin on Tuesday, December 12.

      Champions League group stage schedule
      Here is the full schedule of the Champions League group stage:

      Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023
      Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023
      Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023
      Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023
      Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023
      Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023 More

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      What is Lionel Messi’s salary and how much does he earn at Inter Miami?

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      LIONEL MESSI is one of the most revered – and well-paid – football players in the world.The former Paris Saint-Germain star confirmed a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami team in June 2023.
      Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami CF was confirmed in June 2023Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA TODAY Sports
      What is Lionel Messi’s salary at Inter Miami?
      Football legend Lionel Messi confirmed that he would be joining Inter Miami in June 2023.
      His initial contract is for two and a half years.
      Jorge Mas, who is a co-owner of Inter Miami along with Jose Mas and Beckham, previously told Spanish press that Messi will earn between $50-$60million per year, equating to around £35-£47million.
      This puts the total contract value between $125m and $150m.
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      Messi’s Inter Miami contract is a huge financial boost from his previous earnings at Paris St-Germain.
      There, he took home £94million in wages over his three-year contract.
      What is Lionel Messi’s net worth? 
      According to Forbes, Messi’s net worth at the start of 2023 was estimated to be £105million.
      This has no doubt increased since his move to Inter Miami.
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      Messi is the third-highest paid overall sportsman in the world, following basketball star LeBron James in second place and Cristiano Ronaldo in first.
      Ronaldo’s own net worth was estimated to be somewhere between £210m and £230m before his deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in December 2022.
      It has since risen to an estimated £363m
      How does Lionel Messi earn his money?
      Along with his football salary, Messi has a range of sponsorship and brand deals that contribute to his eye-watering net worth.
      Throughout his career he has endorsed several renowned brands including Lay’s, Budweiser and Air Europa.
      Adidas signed a lifetime contract with Messi in 2017, worth $25million a year.
      The deal sees Messi promote the iconic brand’s football boots, apparel, and other sports equipment.
      Messi is also a long-standing global ambassador for Pepsi.
      Famously, he has starred in TV adverts alongside fellow sportsman Mo Salah, Jadon Sancho, and Paul Pogba to promote the renowned beverage.
      Gatorade, Mastercard, Louis Vuitton, Gillette and OrCam are just some of the other big names that Messi has starred in adverts for.
      He has also branched into other ventures and in 2019, Messi released his clothing label with Tommy Hilfiger’s sister Ginny Hilfiger.
      The range, sold in the sportsman’s own shop The Messi Store, features luxury leisurewear.
      Messi has also worked with bespoke Saville Row tailors Richard James on a collaboration of suits.
      In 2017, Messi became a hotelier and bought the MiM Sitges in a coastal resort near Barcelona for £26million.
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      The four-star hotel, where rooms are priced at around £120-per-night, features panoramic views of the ocean from its rooftop restaurant.
      MiM has since opened establishments in Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira and Sotogrande. More

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      Why are Arsenal playing in the Community Shield against Man City?

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      ARSENAL will face Manchester City in the 2023 Community Shield final – but some would say they didn’t earn the right to be there.The Gunners concluded their pre-season schedule with a thrilling penalty shootout win against Monaco to secure Emirates Cup glory.
      Arsenal beat Monaco on penalties to win the Emirates CupCredit: Getty
      But Mikel Arteta will be more determined for his side to lift silverware this Sunday.
      However, fans want to know how the Gunners have ended up with the chance of contesting for the Community Shield without winning the Premier League or the FA Cup in the previous campaign.
      Why are Arsenal playing in the Community Shield?
      Arsenal will participate in the Wembley showpiece having finished second in the Premier League last season.
      The rules of the Community Shield state that if a team wins both the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same campaign, then the division runners-up get a shot at the early silverware.
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      Manchester City pegged back long-term leaders Arsenal to finish top of English top-flight football for the 2022/23 campaign.
      And they followed that up with a nailbiting 2-1 FA Cup final win over local rivals Manchester United.
      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will take place on Sunday, August 6.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge curtain-raiser and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1.

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      How do I live stream the Community Shield for FREE?

      You can live stream the Community Shield for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
      The ITVX app can be downloaded for FREE on to your mobile or tablet.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      England vs Nigeria – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses go to battle for quarter-final spot – FREE stream, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND finished top of Group D after a flawless group stage at the Women’s World Cup.The Lionesses need just a point against China to guarantee qualification to the last-16, but Sarina Wiegman’s side took all the spoils in style.
      Lauren James was the star in the Lionesses’ 6-1 win against ChinaCredit: GETTY
      England vs Nigeria: Betting tips, best odds and preview for Women’s World Cup clash
      Lauren James was the star of England’s 6-1 win against China after putting in a performance to remember.
      The Chelsea forward claimed two goals and three assists as the Lionesses cruised to the last-16.
      Elsewhere, Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B, pipping Canada to the knockout rounds.
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      When is England vs Nigeria?

      England vs Nigeria will take place on Monday, August 7.
      Kick off will be at 8:30am BST.
      The Brisbane Stadium will play host.

      What channel is England vs Nigeria on?

      England vs Nigeria will be broadcast live on BBC One.
      Coverage will begin at 8am BST.
      Gabby Logan will lead the presenting team.

      Can I live stream England vs Nigeria for FREE?

      Yes! You can live stream England vs Nigeria for FREE via BBC iPlayer, providing you have a valid TV licence.
      You can download the BBC iPlayer app for FREE onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage from the Brisbane Stadium.

      Team news
      Kiera Walsh is likely to remain unavailable after the Barcelona star was stretchered off against Denmark.
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      Millie Bright and Lucy Bronze will be pushing to be involved after overcoming injuries before the tournament.
      Sarina Wiegman will be hoping that forward Lauren James can continue her fine form in the knockout stages.
      The Lionesses’ boss is likely to have the same squad available as the game against China, providing no injuries occur in training. More

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      Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield: Treble winners take on Gunners in tasty Wembley clash – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY begin life as Treble winners when they take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s men became just the second team in English football history to claim the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same campaign.
      Mikel Arteta will face former boss Pep Guardiola in the Community Shield on SundayCredit: Getty
      In doing so, they chased down Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side and overhauled them late in the season to clinch a fifth Premier League crown in six years.
      And it remains to be seen how the Gunners will recover from that mental knock.
      Arteta has added a trio of stars to his squad in the form of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      Meanwhile, Man City have lost Ilkay Gundogan and replaced him with Mateo Kovacic.
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      Riyad Mahrez also departed the Etihad for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
      Yet despite those exits, City will come into this one feeling supremely confident as they beat Arsenal three times in all competitions last season.
      They also head into it knowing Arsenal are only in the match because they finished behind them in the Premier League.
      Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.
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      Who will be the star men?
      Man City – Erling Haaland
      It goes without saying that Erling Haaland, 23, remains Man City’s main man heading into the new season.
      He set a new Premier League record in his first campaign in England with a remarkable 36 goals in 35 games – and 52 in all competitions.
      But he did fail to hit the back of the net against Liverpool in last year’s Community Shield – so he is almost certainly going to put that right this time around.
      Erling Haaland’s Premier League stats from last season
      Arsenal – Bukayo Saka
      Bukayo Saka was one of many bright sparks during Arsenal’s 2022/23 season.
      The England international, 21, played every Premier League game, netting 14 goals and providing a further 11 assists.
      Arsenal supporters will be expecting him to hit the ground running in Sunday’s curtain raiser.
      Bukayo Saka’s Premier League stats from last season
      Team news
      Man City are missing just one player from the XI that started the Champions League final victory over Inter Milan – Gundogan.
      The German joined Barcelona at the end of the season after his contract expired – with new man Kovacic expected to come in for him.
      Arsenal’s £105m man Rice will go straight into the Gunners’ midfield for Granit Xhaka – who has left for Bayer Leverkusen – with Havertz also expected to start.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for minutes during pre-season due to an injury, meaning new signing Timber could be utilised as a makeshift left-back.
      Predicted line-ups
      Man City
      How Man City are expected to line up against Arsenal
      Arsenal
      How Arsenal are expected to line up against Man City
      SunSport prediction
      Man City had Arsenal’s number last season as they beat them 4-1 home and away in the Premier League – while also knocking them out of the FA Cup.
      But Arteta’s men will be fired up for this one as they look to prove they are still title challengers despite a dismal end to the campaign.
      So expect this one to be an entertaining, competitive affair – with Man City still edging it.
      Man City 3-2 Arsenal (AET)

      When is the Community Shield?

      The Community Shield will take place on Sunday, August 6th.
      Kick off will be at 4pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will play host.

      What TV channel is the Community Shield on?

      The Community Shield will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
      Coverage will begin at 3:15pm BST.
      Mark Pougatch will be joined by Roy Keane and Emma Hayes to present the Community Shield on ITV 1.

      How do I live stream the Community Shield FREE?

      You can live stream the Community Shield for FREE via the ITVX website/app.
      The ITVX app can be downloaded for FREE on to your mobile or tablet.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Odds
      Match result:

      Man City – 8/11
      Draw – 14/5
      Arsenal – 7/2

      To lift the trophy:
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      Man City: 4/11
      Arsenal: 19/10

      Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication… More

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      Man Utd vs Lens: Red Devils look to end torrid pre-season run against French opposition – stream, TV channel, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are badly in need of a win to end their awful pre-season run – and they face French side Lens next.The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat to German giants Borussia Dortmund last time out.
      Manchester United have lost three consecutive pre-season friendliesCredit: Getty
      And as a result, it now means that Erik ten Hag’s men have lost THREE on the bounce this summer.
      However, United will be confident that they can overturn this bad run of form, especially with the advantage of playing at home.
      But the English giants cannot afford to get complacent as they are coming up against the runners-up during the 2023 Ligue 1 campaign.
      When is Man Utd vs Lens?

      Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Lens will take place on Saturday, August 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm BST.
      Old Trafford is the allocated arena for this tasty match and it can host approximately 74,310 supporters.
      This is the first of United’s double-header across the weekend as they are set to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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

      Manchester United vs Lens will be broadcast LIVE on MUTV in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 11:45pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match on the official Manchester United website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the entire match including pre and post-match content through our live blog.

      Team news
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is yet to decide whether Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo will be fit enough to return to action after missing out on the Borussia Dortmund defeat.
      However, Raphael Varane could be back in time to face the club where it all started before he made the switch to Real Madrid.
      Manchester United are closing in on a sensational deal for Rasmus HojlundCredit: PA
      Furthermore, fans are expected to see Mason Mount and Andre Onana play on home soil for the first time.
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      And they’ll be hoping to see Rasmus Hojlund in action as United close in on the signing of the Danish superstar. More

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      What is Jake Paul’s weight?

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      ALTHOUGH Jake Paul is popular for his viral YouTube channel, he has turned his attention toward a boxing career.The vlogger and influencer is also a junior heavyweight.
      Before his boxing matches, ‘Problem Child’ Jake Paul is required to get weighedCredit: Getty
      What is Jake Paul’s weight?
      Jake Paul weighs an estimated 190 pounds and stands at 6 feet 1 inch.
      In the boxing world, he is considered a cruiserweight or junior heavyweight.
      The self-proclaimed Problem Child gets weighed periodically as he has been participating in boxing fights for the past three years.
      Jake began training to be a Navy Seal before he started posting Vine videos in September 2013.

      By the time the app was axed in 2017, the influencer had amassed 5.3million followers and over two billion plays.
      Who has Jake Paul fought during his boxing career?
      On January 30, 2020, Jake made his professional boxing debut in Miami.
      His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib; he won the fight during the second round.
      Jake’s subsequent matches include:
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      November 28, 2020 – Opponent: Nate Robinson
      April 17, 2021 – Opponent: Ben Askren
      August 29, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
      December 18, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
      October 29, 2022 – Opponent: Anderson Silva
      February 26, 2023 – Opponent: Tommy Fury
      August 5, 2023 – Opponent: Nate Diaz

      During his fight against Tommy Fury, Jake experienced his first loss when he was defeated by the Love Island star.
      “I don’t know what else could really compare to being a professional fighter,” he said of his boxing career.
      The influencer told Rolling Stone: “Showing up and working your a** off, being alert…I think it’s probably the hardest thing in the world you could possibly do.
      “When I got the opportunity to box when I was 21, it brought back the old Jake Paul.
      “It brought back the competitive, athletic Jake Paul. I just fell in love with it.
      “When I won my first boxing match, it was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
      Jake Paul pictured during his boxing match against Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty
      How can I watch Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child?
      On August 1, 2023, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child premiered on Netflix.
      The docuseries is available exclusively to the platform’s subscribers. More

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      Who is professional boxer Jake Paul?

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      JAKE Paul’s viral clips on Vine led to his casting in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark.Eventually, the influencer pivoted his career path toward boxing.
      Known for his online popularity, Jake Paul is also a professional boxerCredit: Getty
      Who is professional boxer Jake Paul?
      Born on January 17, 1997, Jake Paul is an American Internet personality and boxer from Cleveland.
      In 2013, his videos on Vine started trending and accumulated over 5million views.
      By the time Vine ceased operations, Jake racked up 2billion views.
      “For us it was just this hobby, we made videos for a couple years and developed this natural act of storytelling and video creating without really knowing what we were doing,” Jake recalled.

      He told Forbes: “I got into a competition with my brother over who could make better Vine videos.
      “We had the taste of viral success of how to make a video that a bunch of people want to see.
      “We kept duplicating it and coming up with more creative ways to grow our audience.
      “At the time, we were blown away and we loved it. Every day, I’m trying to push the boundaries creatively and sometimes it does push the boundary too far, and that’s what I had to learn.”
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      In 2016, he was cast as Dirk Mann in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark.
      By the next year, he was fired from the show after two seasons.
      On January 30, 2020, Jake made his professional boxing debut in Miami.
      His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib; he won the fight during the second round.
      On February 26, 2023, he experienced his first loss after he was defeated by Love Island’s Tommy Fury.
      Jake Paul’s Vine clips reached 2billion views before the app was shut down
      What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jake’s fortune is estimated to be $60million.
      His minimum yearly salary is reported to be $20million.
      His net worth is attributed to his earnings from boxing matches, merchandise, and social media endorsements.
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      How can I watch Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child?
      On August 1, 2023, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child premiered on Netflix.
      The docuseries is available exclusively to the platform’s subscribers. More