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      Who is Jonas Eidevall and what team does he coach?

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      JONAS Eidevall is known for his passion for tactical game strategies.But who is he and what team is he coaching? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Jonas Eidevall led Arsenal to their first trophy win since 2019Credit: Getty
      Who is Jonas Eidevall?
      Jonas Eidevall is a Swedish professional football coach.
      He was born on January 28, 1983, in Boras, Sweden.
      Eidevall began his coaching career as an assistant coach for Division 2, which is the fourth league in Swedish football, for the team Lundus BK in Skane.
      At the age of 26, he became the head coach for Lundus BK and after the club won first place in the league in 2009, they were promoted to the third league.
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      In 2012 he started as assistant manager for FC Rosengard’s women’s team.
      A year later he was appointed head coach for the club and led them to two back-to-back first places in 2013 and 2014.
      He took a turn again in 2016 and joined Helsingsborgs IF as assistant manager for one year.
      After, he returned to Rosengard in 2017 and then led the club to win the Svenska Cupen Damer in 2018 and another league title in 2019.
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      What team does Jonas Eidevall manage?
      Eidevall is the head coach for the women’s Arsenal team since June 2021.
      On March 5, 2023, Arsenal won the Women’s League Cup final against Chelsea.
      It was the first trophy win since 2019 for the club.
      He said on the Arsenal website: “Among the challenges, it’s sometimes easy to forget what we’ve managed to achieve this year.
      “Winning the Conti Cup – my first trophy here at Arsenal – was an exceptionally proud moment.
      “We really showed our quality that day: to outplay and outscore a very good Chelsea side when it mattered, in a cup final.
      “Besides, it’s always nice to be rewarded with a trophy!
      “We’ll go into next season with hard-fought experience, having gone through one of our toughest-ever periods.
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      “In the face of real hardship, we’ve built such a strong foundation together and I truly believe success will follow.
      “I cannot wait to see what we create in the future.” More

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      Who is Ellen White’s husband and how many children do they have?

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      ELLEN WHITE retired from football shortly after the Lioness’ epic Euros 2022 win and later confirmed she was starting a family.The football legend, who played for Manchester City and Birmingham City and represented Team GB at the Olympics, has had the support of husband Callum Convery throughout her career.
      Ellen White and her husband Callum Convery welcomed their first child in April 2023
      Who is Ellen White’s husband?
      Ellen’s husband is called Callum Convery.
      The couple first met while attending Loughborough University together.
      Callum, who has worked as a sports development officer at Nottinghamshire Football Association in the past, proposed in 2013.
      18 months after they got engaged, Callum and Ellen got married.
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      They held their wedding in Aylesbury.
      Speaking to OK! in 2019 about supporting his wife throughout the years, Callum said: “You can’t really put it into words.
      “I’ve gone from watching Ellen 11 years ago on a windy, wet afternoon in Leeds to seeing her in front of thousands in the World Cup!”
      How many children does Ellen White have?
      Ellen and Callum welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in April 2023.
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      The football star announced she was expecting her first baby in December 2022.
      Ellen confirmed the arrival of her daughter in a post shared on Twitter and Instagram.
      She posted a lengthy caption on social media along with a photo of her husband and daughter, saying: “Best Daddy carrying our beautiful baby girl. 
      “We are so utterly besotted with you and you are so blinking cute.
      “We are extremely grateful to all the professionals @tandgicft for your incredible support & dedication in helping with the safe arrival of our daughter.”
      When did Ellen White retire from football and what does she do now?
      Ellen retired in August 2022 at the age of 33.
      At the time she stepped down, White was England Women’s all-time leading goalscorer – a title she still holds at the time of writing.
      Ellen announced her retirement on Twitter with an emotional statement.
      It read: “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life but one that I know is the right decision for me. This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms.
      “And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine.
      “It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this game. In particular playing for England has and always will be the greatest gift.
      “My dreams came true on the 31st July, winning The Euros and becoming a European Champion.”
      Ellen made her professional football debut in 2010 and played for Leeds United, Notts County and Arsenal throughout her career.
      She achieved 113 caps with 52 goals for England.
      White also represented Great Britain at both the London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
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      In 2023 it was confirmed that Ellen would provide coverage for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
      She was announced as part of the BBC Sport presenting team for the tournament. More

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      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace: Start time, Stream FREE as OnlyFans rivals face off in bitter boxing match

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      ASTRID WETT and Alexia Grace will finally settle their bitter feud THIS SATURDAY in a highly-anticipated boxing match.OnlyFans star Wett currently holds one of the titles under KSI’s Misfits Boxing event after beating ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker in a bloody March contest.
      Astrid Wett (L) beat AJ Bunker (R) in MarchCredit: Getty
      But Wett’s rival Grace proceeded to ‘steal’ her belt while she was acting as a ring girl for the KSI-Fournier bout which led to a war of words on social media.
      And after a chaotic tussle at the press conference, both fighters will be determined not to walk out of the upcoming fight with a loss.
      However, fans have angled the pressure more on Astrid as this is set to be the first-ever battle under Wett Promotions.
      When is Wett vs Grace?

      Astrid Wett’s huge boxing match against Alexia Grace is set to take place on Saturday, July 29.
      Ring-walk times are yet to be confirmed but SunSport will have them as soon as they are released.
      The fight is being held at a secret venue in London.
      Astrid Wett is yet to lose a fight in her early boxing career.

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      Former ring girl Alexia Grace will have her hands full with Astrid WettCredit: Supplied – Alexia Grace
      Where can I watch Wett vs Grace and is it FREE?

      Fans can watch the fight on Astrid Wett’s official YouTube channel.
      And the MisFits champ has confirmed that Wett Promotions’ first-ever fight will be available to watch for FREE.
      It will also be streamed on TikTok via both Wett and Grace’s accounts.

      What has been said?
      Astrid Wett started up her own event after claiming that she received no support from KSI’s MisFits Boxing promotions since becoming champion.
      The OnlyFans star tweeted: “KSI and MisFits, I have had enough.
      “Ever since my fight in March, you have shown me no support. I have constantly been messaging to try and arrange another fight and I’ve been training too.
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      “It’s so poor and frustrating.
      “I’ve even offered to fight for free and you won’t do it. Absolute mugs.” More

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      When is Game4Ukraine? Stream, TV channel, tickets, teams for star-studded match at Stamford Bridge

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      FOOTBALL fans are patiently awaiting Game4Ukraine – and it all kicks off in just ONE week.The charity match has been orchestrated to help rebuild Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky School in Chernihiv Oblast which suffered horrific damage during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
      Andriy Shevchenko will be rolling back the years for this huge charity matchCredit: Getty
      And some of the world’s greatest sports stars will be joined by popular celebrities for a good old game of football.
      Here is everything you need to know about Game4Ukraine…
      When is Game4Ukraine?

      Game4Ukraine is all set to take place on Saturday, August 5.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm BST – 1pm ET.
      Stamford Bridge is the chosen venue for this fantastic occasion and it can host approximately 40,341 supporters.
      There will be a whole host of footballers and celebrities on display.

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

      Game4Ukraine will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Max in the UK.
      However, fans in the US can tune in through DAZN.
      Coverage is expected to commence a whole hour before kick-off.
      Viewers in the UK can also stream the action live on NOW TV through any tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match on our live blog.

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      Can I get tickets?
      Tickets are available to purchase at a general admission price of £28 for adults, while juniors and seniors will be charged £15.
      Special general admission-plus tickets can also be bought (£50 adults, £25 juniors and seniors) which will provide fans with pitchside seats or a spot near the stage for a perfect view of the half-time concert.
      The award-winning Club Chelsea hospitality packages at Stamford Bridge are also available which are priced at £120 for full hospitality.
      Get your tickets on the official Game4Ukraine website.
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      All ticket proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and merchandise will go towards the UNITED24 charity.
      What are the teams?
      There will be two sides – team blue will be captained by Ukrainian legend Andriy Shevchenko.
      While Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko is in charge of team yellow.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko will captain team yellow in the Game4Ukraine matchCredit: AFP
      Team Shevchenko (blue team) professionals: Emma Hayes (manager), Andriy Shevchenko (captain), Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, Luca Toni, Dida, Massimo Oddo, Gianfranco Zola, Carlo Cudicini, Claude Makelele, William Gallas, Samuel Eto’o, Mykhailo Mudryk, Clarence Seedorf, Fabio Cannavaro, Shola Arveladze, Christian Panucci, Danny Drinkwater, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Glen Johnson, Joe Cole, Serginho, Jermaine Defoe, Petr Cech, Serhiy Rebrov, Julio Cesar, Katie Chapman.
      Team Shevchenko (blue team) celebrities: Ben Cohen, Russell Howard, Toheeb Jimoh, Ralf Little, James Arthur, Chelcee Grimes.
      Team Zinchenko (yellow team) professionals: Arsene Wenger (manager), Oleksandr Zinchenko (captain), Jens Lehmann, Joleon Lescott, Patrik Berger, Per Mertesacker, Robert Pires, John Arne Riise, Robbie Keane, Antonio Valencia, Wes Morgan, Jack Wilshere, Gerard Pique, Bacary Sagna, David James, Charlie Adam, Mark Noble, Gael Clichy, Martin Skrtel, Yevhen Konoplyanka, Yevhen Levchenko, Oleh Luzhnyi, Mikael Silvestre.
      Team Zinchenko (yellow team) celebrities: Tom Grennan, Phil Dunster, Mark Strong, Ronan Kemp, Ben Shephard.
      What has been said?
      Former Chelsea forward Andriy Shevchenko highlighted how important Mykhailo-Kotsiubynsky School is to the community.
      The Ukrainian legend said: “It’s a very important school because it’s the only one in the region that can give education to the children.
      “That school was destroyed by Russian missiles. A couple of classes were destroyed.
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      “The most important mission is that we take the war out of the minds of the children.” More

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      Who is Canada’s Women’s World Cup star Quinn?

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      QUINN has made history as the first trans or non-binary footballer to play at a World Cup.Canada got one step closer to booking their spot in the knock-out rounds of the Women’s World Cup following a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland.
      Quinn helped Canada beat the Republic of IrelandCredit: Getty
      And midfielder Quinn has been an integral part of the team’s amazing Women’s World Cup journey.
      Here is what we know about the Canadian star.
      Who is Quinn?
      Born in Toronto on August 11, 1995, Quinn grew up with three sisters.
      Quinn always had a passion and talent for football and was heavily involved in the game by age six.
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      They attended Duke University, where Quinn became the first Canadian to play for the Duke Blue Devils soccer team between 2013 to 2018 while securing a major in biology.
      The Canadian star was also awarded the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year award in 2017 despite starting their career as a defender.
      But prior to that, Quinn’s name really hit the headlines when they led Canada to a 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medal before helping the Canadians grab gold at the Tokyo Games.
      Quinn came out as non-binary and transgender (using gender-neutral pronouns) in 2020, and changed their name by adopting their prior surname.
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      The footballer told BBC Sport: “It’s really difficult when you don’t see people like yourself in the media or even around you or in your profession.
      “I was operating in the space of being a professional footballer and I wasn’t seeing people like me.”
      Who does Quinn play for?
      Quinn’s sensational performances for Duke University saw them become the highest-drafted Canadian in National Women’s Soccer League history.
      They were picked up by Washington Spirit in 2017 before moving to France to play for Paris FC a year later.
      In 2019, Quinn then signed for Seattle side OL Reign and has been there since apart a short loan spell at Swedish club Vittsjo Gik the following year.
      The midfielder has racked up 90 caps since debuting for Canada at age 18 and has featured at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. More

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      What is former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis’ net worth and who is his wife Jane Lewis?

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      JOE Lewis owns many different companies and was well known for his involvement in North London outfit Tottenham Hotspur.But on October 5 2022, Lewis ceased to be a “person of significant control” and no longer has an active role at the football club.
      Joe Lewis became extremely rich through the result of betting that the pound would leave the European Exchange Rate Mechanism in September 1992
      Who is Joe Lewis?
      Joe Lewis is a British businessman, investor and art collector.
      He was born on February 5, 1937, in London.
      Lewis left school at 15 to help run his father’s West End of London catering business Tavistock Banqueting.
      In 1979, he sold the family business and moved into currency trading.
      He then moved to the Bahamas to avoid paying taxes in the UK.
      In September 1992 Lewis bet the pound would leave the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, which result in the event called Black Wednesday.
      After amassing his wealth in catering and currency trading, he bought Premier league club Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 but from October 2022, he ceased his ownership as the owner of the North London outfit.
      Lewis has an art collection that includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Freud and Bacon.
      What is Joe Lewis’ net worth?
      Lewis has a net worth of around £6.1billion, according to Forbes.
      He is the main investor in Tavistock Group, which owns more than 200 firms across 15 countries.
      Next to owning the Tavistock Group, he has a variety of investments, including luxury club resorts, restaurants and hotels.
      Who is Joe Lewis’ wife Jane Lewis?
      Jane Lewis is Joe Lewis’ second wife.
      As of July 2023, the couple is still married.
      Does Joe Lewis have any children?
      Lewis has two kids from his first marriage with Esther Browne.
      His daughter Vivienne is seen as his heir and serves on Tavistock’s board of directors.
      She is divorced from Toby Silverton, the former chairman of Bristol Cars, once fully owned by Tavistock.
      His son Charles Lewis is reported to be living in Argentina.
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      Paul Mullin injury: What happened to the Wrexham star and how is he?

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      PAUL Mullin, Wrexham’s talisman and most valuable player, suffered from an injury during their US tour.But what happened and how is he?
      Paul Mullin on the ground after his collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan BishopCredit: Getty
      What happened to Paul Mullin?
      Mullin was rushed to hospital after a collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during their US tour in San Diego on Wednesday July 26, 2023.
      The goalkeeper needed to step out of his goal after Mullin won a long ball duel with defender Jonny Evans.
      Bishop then hit Mullin to the ground, which caused the game to stop.
      Mullin left the field with an oxygen mask and was rushed to hospital.
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      Wrexham confirmed after the game that he suffered from a punctured lung.
      How is Paul Mullin?
      Mullin said he is doing well.
      He posted a selfie on his Instagram story with the caption: “Thank you for all your message. All good here.”
      Ryan Reynolds, owner of the club, wished Mullin on Twitter a speedy recovery.
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      He said: “Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does.
      “The entire Wrexham community is pulling for a speedy recovery.”
      Bishop posted an apology of the foul to Mullin on his social media saying:“Just wanted to share my sincerest apologies to Paul Mullin.
      “A complete misjudgement and a genuine accident with zero malicious intent at all!
      “Wishing you the speediest recovery and hope to see you back scoring goals as soon as possible!”
      When could Paul Mullin return from injury?
      It is not confirmed yet when he could return from his injury, however, he will miss the opening game of the new League Two season on August 5, 2023, against Milton Keynes.
      Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said about the injury: “If you have a punctured lung and only ten days to get fit, you have to say that’s that.
      “We will assess things tonight and find out the extent of the injury and then make decisions accordingly.
      “We all stick together and will give Paul every bit of support we can to help him get back.
      “One thing about Mulls is he is tough.
      “Losing a key player is a blow.
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      “But injuries are part and parcel of football.
      “We’ve dealt with blows before and we will deal with this one.” More

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      Who is Wrexham star Paul Mullin and what’s his salary?

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      PAUL Mullin is a goal-scoring machine for Wrexham, netting 38 goals during the 2022/23 season for the club.But who is he and how much is he earning?
      Paul Mullin extended his contract with Wrexham until 2026Credit: Getty
      Who is Wrexham star Paul Mullin?
      Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer, who plays as a forward in the League Two team Wrexham.
      He was born on November 6, 1994, in Litherland, England.
      Mullin started his career in the football academic training programs of Liverpool and Everton.
      In 2012 he moved to Huddersfield Town and signed with the club.
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      He made his professional debut on August 12, 2014 for Morecambe.
      During his time at Morecambe he scored 25 goals in 122 appearances, before he moved to Swindon Town in 2017.
      Mullin only stayed there for one year before he signed with Tranmere Rovers, playing with the team from 2018 to 2020.
      In 2020 he was signed to Cambridge, however on July 23, 2021, Mullin announced his new deal with Wrexham.
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      On May 15, 2023, Wrexham extended Mullin’s contract until the summer of 2026.
      What is Paul Mullin’s salary at Wrexham?
      Mullin earns £4,500 per week, which makes an annual salary of £234,00.
      The owners of the club, Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and Amercian actor Rob McElhenney, announced that every player received a £250,000 bonus when Wrexham was promoted to League Two at the end of the 2022/2023 season.
      Executive director Humphrey Ker said: “Rob and Ryan wanted to recognise the players’ confidence that they can reach this season’s play-offs and provide an added financial incentive to achieve this.
      “There was no obligation to address this, but it felt like the right thing t do in order to support the existing playing squad who are all playing for their futures at the club.”
      Is Paul Mullin married and does he have any children?
      Mullin is married to Mollie O’Brien and their first son Albi was born in 2019.
      On January 27, 2023, he shared the news that his son was diagnosed with autism.
      He wrote on Twitter: “Last week my little boy was diagnosed with autism luckily I have great people around me to help.
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      “Albi being Autistic doesn’t mean nothing he’s a happy and healthy boy no different to anyone else!
      “Just a few hurdles in his way that am sure he will clear!” More