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      Under-20 World Cup 2023 fixtures and results: Kick-off times announced as England look to secure silverware in Argentina

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      ENGLAND’S Under-20 World Cup fixtures has been revealed – and the madness will all unfold on Monday!The Young Lions travel to Argentina where they’ll be hoping to dethrone Ukraine who failed to qualify for the tournament.
      England lifted the 2017 U20 World CupCredit: Reuters
      And Ian Foster’s side will be desperate to recreate the 2017 success story which saw England lift the title in South Korea.
      But first, England need to navigate their way through a tough Group E that sees them face Tunisia, Uruguay and Iraq.
      It is set to be a condensed schedule with four matches on showing per day.
      Under-20 World Cup full group stage fixtures
      Saturday May 20
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      Guatemala vs New Zealand – 7pm – Group A
      USA vs Ecuador – 7pm – Group B
      Argentina vs Uzbekistan – 10pm – Group A
      Fiji vs Slovakia – 10pm – Group B

      Sunday May 21

      Israel vs Colombia – 7pm – Group C
      Nigeria vs Dominican Republic – 7pm – Group D
      Italy vs Brazil – 10pm – Group D
      Senegal vs Japan – 10pm – Group C

      Monday May 22
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      Tuesday May 23

      USA vs Fiji – 7pm – Group – B
      Uzbekistan vs New Zealand – 7pm – Group A
      Argentina vs Guatemala – 10pm – Group A
      Ecuador vs Slovakia – 10pm – Group B

      Wednesday May 24

      Italy vs Nigeria – 7pm – Group D
      Senegal vs Israel – 7pm – Group C
      Brazil vs Dominican Republic – 10pm – Group D
      Japan vs Colombia – 10pm – Group C

      Thursday May 25

      France vs Gambia – 7pm – Group F
      Uruguay vs England – 7pm – Group E
      Iraq vs Tunisia – 10pm – Group E
      South Korea vs Honduras – 10pm – Group F

      Friday May 26

      Ecuador vs Fiji – 7pm – Group B
      Slovakia vs USA – 7pm – Group B
      New Zealand vs Argentina – 10pm – Group A
      Uzbekistan vs Guatemala – 10pm – Group A

      Saturday May 27

      Brazil vs Nigeria – 7pm – Group D
      Dominican Republic vs Italy – 7pm – Group D
      Japan vs Israel – 10pm – Group C
      Colombia vs Senegal – 10pm – Group C

      Sunday May 28
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      Iraq vs England – 7pm – Group E
      Tunisia vs Uruguay – 7pm – Group E
      South Korea vs Gambia – 10pm – Group F
      Honduras vs France – 10pm – Group F

      Other key dates

      Round of 16 – Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, June 1
      Quarter-final – Saturday, June 3 – Sunday, June 4
      Semi-final – Thursday, June 8
      3rd place play-off – Sunday, June 11
      Final – Sunday, June 11 More

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      England U20 vs Tunisia U20: Foster’s side eye dream start as they hope to repeat 2017 World Cup triumph – stream, TV

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      ENGLAND will be eager to repeat their Under-20 World Cup success story in 2017 – and it all starts with a tough opener against Tunisia NEXT week.The Young Lions kept their composure by seeing out a 1-0 win against Venezuela in the conclusion to the South Korea competition.
      England U20 won the World Cup 2017 editionCredit: AP:Associated Press
      And Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the star of the show as it was his goal which led England to their first ever title at that age group.
      However, disappointment spread throughout the nation when the next batch of young English superstars failed to qualify for the 2019 edition.
      But they have the chance to put that right in Argentina despite Tunisia being tipped to be a tough first test for Ian Foster’s side.
      When is England U20 vs Tunisia U20?

      England’s mouthwatering opening Under-20 World Cup tie against Tunisia will take place on Monday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm UK time – 2pm local time.
      Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in Argentina is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 21,500 fans.
      The Young Lions dispatched of Tunisia 2-0 when the sides last met in a 2005 fixture.

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

      England U20 vs Tunisia U20 will be broadcast on Eurosport in the UK.
      A monthly Eurosport subscription will set buyers back £4.99 or there is an option of paying for an annual pass which costs £39.99.
      Payers can stream all of the matches on the Eurosport Player.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Head coach Ian Foster has included Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Carney Chukwuemeka has made the cutCredit: Getty
      However, Foster was unable to select anyone from Manchester United as the club blocked players from going to the World Cup.
      While Bristol City sensation Alex Scott, known as the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ who has already caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, is on the plane.
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      Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton & Hove Albion), Matthew Cox (Brentford), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea)
      Defenders: Callum Doyle (Coventry City, loan from Manchester City)*, Ronnie Edwards (Peterborough United)*, Bashir Humphreys (Paderborn, loan from Chelsea), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Coventry City, loan from Arsenal)*, Daniel Oyegoke (Brentford), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Imari Hines-Samuels (Brighton & Hove Albion)
      Midfielders: Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea), Alfie Devine (Tottenham Hotspur), Sam Edozie (Southampton), Darko Gyabi (Leeds United), Aaron Ramsey (Middlesbrough, loan from Aston Villa)*, Alex Scott (Bristol City), Harvey Vale (Chelsea)
      Forwards: Liam Delap (Manchester City), Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United), Mateo Joseph (Leeds United), Dane Scarlett (Tottenham Hotspur) More

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      Man City vs Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola’s side aim to overcome Spanish giants to boost treble hopes – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY will host Real Madrid at the Etihad on Wednesday night as the Cityzens eye a historic treble.The two sides met in the Spanish capital last week for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
      Vinicus Jr scored the opener at the BernabeuCredit: EPA
      Kevin de Bruyne equalised for Man City against Real MadridCredit: GETTY
      Vinicius Jr opened the scoring on the 36-minute mark with a thunderbolt.
      Kevin de Bruyne replied with a screamer of his own to put City on level terms heading into the second leg at the Etihad.
      Pep Guardiola’s side are in pole position to claim the Premier League title following rivals Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
      While Real Madrid will have to fight for second with Atheltico in La Liga after rivals Barcelona lifted the trophy on the weekend.
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      When is Man City vs Real Madrid?

      Man City vs Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday, May 17th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The Etihad will play host.

      What channel is Man City vs Real Madrid on and can it be live streamed?

      Man City vs Real Madrid will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from the Etihad.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola could be without midfield general Rodri after he was withdrawn late on from the Everton game with a knock.
      Key players such as Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Jack Grealish all started from the bench on the weekend.
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      Defender Nathan Ake could return to the squad after a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury.
      Eduardo Camavinga could miss the second leg at the Etihad after he was subject to an injury scare in Real’s game against Getafe on the weekend.
      Eder Militao will return to the squad after missing the first leg due to suspension.
      Carlo Ancelotti was able to rest key players such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Vinicius Jr on Saturday.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Man City – 3/5
      Draw – 3/1
      Real Madrid – 17/4

      To qualify:

      Man City – 2/7
      Real Madrid – 12/5

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      Luton vs Sunderland: Black Cats eye place at Wembley as Hatters look to get back in the tie – stream, TV, team news

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      SUNDERLAND beat Luton 2-1 in the first leg of their Championship Play-Off semi-final.The Black Cats fell behind early on after Elijah Adebayo netted to give the Hatters the lead.
      Amad Diallo scored Sunderland’s equaliser against LutonCredit: GETTY
      Trai Hume scored the winner in the first-legCredit: Reuters
      Rob Edwards’ side lead was short-lived, as Amad Diallo struck just before half-time to equalise.
      21-year-old Trai Hume scored the winner at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland eye consecutive promotions.
      The Black Cats were promoted from League One last season courtesy of a Play-Off final victory over Wycombe.
      When is Luton vs Sunderland?

      Luton vs Sunderland will take place on Tuesday, May 16th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Kenilworth Road will play host.

      What channel is Luton vs Sunderland on and can it be live streamed?

      Luton vs Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all of the action from Kenilworth Road.

      Team news
      Rob Edwards will be hoping midfielder Alife Doughty will recover in time to feature on Tuesday night after being forced off with cramp late on at the Stadium of Light.
      Sunderland have several injury concerns as they head into the Play-Off semi-final second leg.
      Dennis Cirkin missed Saturday’s first leg with an ankle injury and will remain sidelined for tomorrow’s game.
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      Tony Mowbray will be hoping that injuries to both key men Alex Pritchard and Patrick Roberts aren’t serious.
      The integral duo were forced off late on in the first leg and are both doubts for Tuesday night.
      Elliot Embleton, Ross Stewart, Corry Evans, Danny Batth and Aji Alese will all remain unavailable.
      Odds
      Match result

      Luton – 21/20
      Draw – 9/4
      Sunderland – 27/10

      To qualify

      Luton – 6/4
      Sunderland – 1/2

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      Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Inzaghi’s side look to book their place in Champions League final – stream, TV, team news

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      INTER MILAN take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Italian rivals AC Milan.Goals from former Premier League stars Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Filippo Inzaghi’s side the advantage.
      Edin Dzeko scores Inter’s first goal against AC Milan in the Champions League semi-finalCredit: AP
      AC Milan dejected after their Champions League semi-final first-leg defeatCredit: GETTY
      The two sides were in league action on the weekend as the race for a Champions League spot heats up in Serie A.
      Inter increased the gap on AC Milan in 5th to six points as they beat Sassuolo 4-2 at the San Siro.
      Elsewhere, Stefano Pioli’s side were on the end of a shock 2-0 defeat to relegation-battling Spezia.
      When is AC Milan vs Inter Milan?

      AC Milan vs Inter Milan will take place on Wednesday, May 10th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      The San Siro will place host.

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      What channel is AC Milan vs Inter Milan on and can it be live streamed?

      AC Milan vs Inter Milan will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
      BT Sport customers can live stream all the action from the BT Sport app, which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up with all the action from the San Siro.

      Team news
      Inzaghi made a number of changes at the weekend as Inter beat Sassuolo 4-2.
      Key players such as Andre Onana, Lautaro Martinez and Denzel Dumfries were all rested ahead of the second leg with Milan on Wednesday night.
      Robin Gosens returned to the squad on the weekend after a long layoff with injury.
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      Milan Skriniar will definitely miss the derby due after undergoing spinal surgery at the end of April.
      For Milan, they could be without Rade Krunic and Junior Messias after they were all missing from the squad at the weekend.
      Midfielder Ismael Bennacer will not be available after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first leg.
      Stefano Pioli will be hoping star man Rafael Leao will recover in time to feature in the second leg.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Inter Milan – 1/1
      Draw – 23/10
      AC Milan – 14/5

      To qualify

      Inter Milan – 1/12
      AC Milan – 6/1

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      What is Kylian Mbappe’s salary at PSG and what’s his net worth?

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is one of the most in-demand and highest-paid football players in history.The French superstar began his career as a teenager at AS Monaco before moving to Paris Saint-Germain.
      Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrating a goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AC Ajaccio (ACA) in Paris, FranceCredit: Jean Catuffe/ Getty
      What is Kylian Mbappe’s salary at PSG?
      It was his 2022 deal to stay with PSG that catapulted his career, and finances, to the next level.
      In May 2022, the French club offered Kylian Mbappe a three-year deal worth £507million to stay at the club amid speculation of a possible transfer to Real Madrid.
      It was reported at the time that Mbappe was set to take home a staggering £1.6m per week, or around £80m a year, though it has since been estimated that the star’s weekly salary is around £893,000 a week.
      It is also thought that Mbappe, who had previously been pocketing £463,000 a week before his deal to stay with PSG, scored a mind-blowing signing on fee.
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      Reports have varied on how much Mbappe’s bonus was, but it is estimated to be in the region of £100m.
      Mbappe, who is captain for France’s national team, is regularly ranked as the best football player in the world.
      He won player of the year for Ligue 1, the French league, for three years, and finished as the top goal scorer for the league for four seasons.
      In the 2018 World Cup, he helped France win a 4 – 2 victory against Croatia.
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      In 2022 the team made it all the way to the final but lost to Argentina during penalties.
      What is Kylian Mbappe’s net worth?
      Kylian Mbappe’s net worth is estimated to be $180million – which equates to around £144million.
      That number will no doubt rise in the coming years as Mbappe, who was born on December 20, 1998, likely has many more years of playing still to do.
      As well as his whopping football salary, Mbappe also has several other business ventures which contribute to his impressive net worth.
      He owns a production company called Zebra Valley, which signed deals with deal the NBA and SkyDance Sports in 2022, and has released an illustrated book, titled Je m’appelle Kylian, which charts his rise to football stardom.
      In 2020 he founded a charity called Inspired by KM and he is also an investor in NFT-based fantasy sports platform Sorare.
      Mbappe has a partnership with the FIFA video game series, as well as brand deals with Nike, Oakley, Dior and Hublot.
      Who are the richest footballers in the world?
      The wealthiest living footballer is Faiq Bolkiah, the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei.
      Bolkiah, born on May 9, 1998, plays for Thai League 1 club Chonburi., following unsuccessful spells with Leicester City and Portuguese side Maritimo.
      He is is one of the heirs to Hassanal Bolkiah’s £13billion fortune.
      Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo’s worth may be dwarfed by Bolkiah’s fortune but he is still the highest-paid sportsperson ever.
      The father of five is set to earn a staggering £62m a year, in wages alone, after moving to Saudi Arabia and signing for Al Nassr.
      His commercial deals and other ventures are expected to boost his yearly income to around £173m.
      Another of the world’s richest footballers is Kylian Mbappe’s teammate Lionel Messi.
      Messi joined PSG in 2021 two-year deal worth £52m a season, putting his weekly salary at £1million per week.
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      This was actually a pay cut from the £108m he had been previously taking home while playing for Barcelona. More

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      When is the earliest Man City can win the Premier League title?

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      THE PREMIER League season is hurtling towards a dramatic finale.Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have timed an incredible run since the World Cup.
      Man City have one hand on retaining their titleCredit: AP
      While Arsenal, who led for the majority of the campaign, hit a rough patch at precisely the wrong time.
      Including a 3-0 defeat at home to Brighton.
      City have won the Prem title in four out of the past five seasons.
      And now it is clear when the earliest date Premier League champions can be crowned.
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      When is the earliest Man City can win the league?
      With Arsenal losing to Brighton, Manchester City can win the Premier League title BEFORE they next have to even kick a ball in the league.
      Should the Gunners lose to Nottingham Forest, City will be crowned champions on Saturday, May 20.
      If Arsenal beat Forest, then City can instead win it the following day if they beat Chelsea at the Etihad.
      Should Arsenal draw at Forest then City only need a draw with Chelsea to secure the title.
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      Who is Deji Olatunji and is he related to KSI?

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      DEJI OLATUNJI is better known as YouTube sensation Comedy Shorts Gamer.The YouTuber-turned boxer is set for a showdown tonight when he faces UK rapper Swarmz on Misfits Boxing 007.
      Deji Olatunji is one of the UK’s most popular YouTubersCredit: Instagram
      Who is Deji?
      Deji Olatunji, 25, is best known by his YouTube handle Comedy Shorts Gamer, before winning the first boxing match of his career.
      He joined YouTube in December 2011 uploading gameplay videos but has since expanded into challenges and various prank vlogs.
      His channel has amassed more than 10.6 million subscribers.
      Deji has also co-starred with his brother KSI, whose legal name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, as Freddie in the 2016 comedy Laid in America.
      Deji released his own clothing line, Tank, in late 2014 – the website is currently under maintenance.
      The apparel company is based out of San Francisco, California, and according to the main website page, its “mission [is] to spread love and kindness to as many people, around the world as possible.”
      The site continues: “The best part is that we’re using clothing to do it while giving back along the way. Apparel is literally everywhere, all the time, and we believe love and kindness should be too.
      “Nobody deserves to feel alone in this world … If you believe in love and kindness as much as we believe in you, then together we will change the world!”
      In the first blowout of his career, he stepped out of the shadows in his first boxing win against Fousey on August 27, 2022 and played in the Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars football match.
      Is Deji on social media?
      Deji is on a number of social media platforms.
      You can find him on Instagram @comedygamer with a total of 3 million followers.
      Deji is also on YouTube @ComedyShortsGamer and Twitter @Deji
      Does Deji have a girlfriend?
      It’s unclear of Deji has a new girlfriend but his ex, Dounja ‘Dunjahh’ Akoudad, certainly caused stir on social media.
      Akoudad was a popular Twitch streamer going by the name of Dunjahh on the channel.
      Her YouTube journey saw her amass over 288 000 subscribers but it quickly came crashing down after the young star was embroiled in racist remarks.
      In a stream during WesleyTW, Akoudad made some careless remarks regarding race and noses.
      Upon making these remarks, Akoudad is seen laughing angering viewers and causing her to delete her social media accounts after the backlash

      When did he fight Jake Paul?
      Deji squared off in his first-ever amateur boxing fight against fellow YouTuber, Jake Paul, on August 25, 2022, at the Manchester Arena.
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      He ultimately lost the match but told Paul he would be open to fighting again in the future.
      Two days later Deji went up against YouTuber Fousey, earning his first boxing victory since he started competing in 2018.
      Deji responded to the win on Twitter, writing: “I have the best team ever. Daley’s the best boxing coach ever. I have Leon, the best PT in the game. And I have everyone out there showing their love, and that brought me up.”
      He continued: “I want to say thank you to everyone in here, and the millions watching at home as well. Thank you.”
      Fousey responded to the posting, writing: “Congratulations Deji, you’ll hear it from me first, congratulations. You deserved this one.”
      In reaction to Deji’s first win, Paul tweeted: “DEJI IS AN UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER.”
      He is the younger brother of KSICredit: Instagram
      Who is Deji’s brother, KSI?
      Deji’s older brother, Olajide William Olatunji, better known by KSI, is the UK’s biggest YouTuber with over 19 million subscribers.
      He first uploaded videos in 2009, posting recordings of himself playing video games, usually FIFA, before uploading them on YouTube.
      His following skyrocketed, reaching over four billion views, and bringing in revenue from YouTube partnership programs.
      He told The Telegraph in a 2014 interview that he wasn’t concerned with the money he receives, saying he has “an agent for that,” adding: “I’m not business-minded.”
      “Fifa is my baby,” he continued. “I have to pinch myself sometimes… I am living a lifestyle most guys my age would love to lead, playing computer games and earning good money.”
      KSI earned an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016 and has released two EPs as a rapper, with both topping the UK R&B Albums Chart.
      He went on to begin his amateur boxing career in 2018 with a third-round technical knockout victory over fellow YouTube star Joe Weller. More