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      Will San Siro be demolished and when will AC Milan and Inter’s new stadium be ready?

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      SAN SIRO is one of the most iconic stadiums in world football – but fans could see it being left as nothing but rubble within the next few years.AC Milan and Inter approved plans at the end of 2021 to migrate into a fresh modern stadium called ‘The Cathedral’.
      The Cathedral will replace the legendary arena that is San Siro
      The Italian giants have been set an estimate date of when they can set up shop in their new home.
      But its a decision which has left fans wondering whether the old famous arena constructed in 1926 will be smashed to pieces once the two European super clubs.
      And SunSport has information as to what will happen to San Siro.
      Will San Siro be demolished?
      Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport stated that initially, the project only planned a partial demolition – but both clubs now accept no trace of the Stadio Meazza will be left.
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      And the Italian clubs agreed to complete a bulldoze of the stadium in order to make the project “greener” and more sustainable.
      However, Italy’s undersecretary for culture, Vittorio Sgarbi revealed that he’ll be doing his best to NOT tear the 80,000-seater stadium down.
      Sgarbi said: “I am convinced that the stadium should NOT be demolished, not so much for its architectural value as for the importance as a symbol and for the protection of memory.
      “For this reason, as far as I am concerned, I will take all the necessary steps to prevent it from being torn down.”
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      But Italy’s minister of culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano admitted that the decision ultimately rests with Milan’s mayor.
      Things are being put in place to prevent San Siro from being knocked downCredit: Getty
      When will AC Milan and Inter’s new stadium be ready?
      The Cathedral is estimated to be for the 2027-28 season and it will reportedly have a capacity of 65,000 – a reduction from San Siro’s 80,000.
      If the demolition goes ahead, plans have been drawn up to build The Cathedral on the same site as the San Siro.
      However, that is dependent of public approval.
      And the Italian giants opted for Populous’ carbon neutral vision – the same company responsible for the construction of Wembley and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. More

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      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card details for Dublin homecoming

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      KATIE TAYLOR will be looking to make history once again as she faces Chantelle Cameron for the undisputed super-lightweight titles. Taylor was originally scheduled to face Amanda Serrano in a huge rematch but an injury to the Puerto Rican halted proceedings.
      Katie Taylor will face Chantelle Cameron on May 20 for all the belts at 140lbsCredit: Sportsfile
      So in steps undisputed champ at 140lbs Cameron, who has been lobbying for a clash with Taylor for much of her career.
      Taylor is already the undisputed champion at lightweight, and repeating the same achievement in the weight class above would put her into her own stratosphere of greatness.
      But Cameron is a tricky foe, and represents some very different in-ring problems for Taylor, who fought brilliantly to win a close decision against Serrano in New York one year ago.
      And is all takes place in Dublin, where Taylor is fighting for the very first time in her professional career.

      When is Taylor vs Cameron?

      Katie Taylor’s clash with Chantelle Cameron will take place on Saturday, May 20.
      The bout will be held at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
      Ring-walks for the main event will get underway from approximately 10.30pm UK time.
      The main card should get going from 7pm BST.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Taylor vs Cameron will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Taylor’s clash with Cameron will also be shown live on DAZN 1 HD, which is on Sky channel 429.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £9.99-a-month.

      Taylor vs Cameron full card

      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
      Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf – for IBO super-welterweight titles
      Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus – for WBA super-welterweight titles
      Gary Cully vs Jose Felix
      Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
      Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs Kate Radomska

      What has been said?
      Taylor said: “Once Serrano pulled out this was the natural fight to make.
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      “It’s two undefeated, reigning undisputed world champions going up against each other and I believe that’s the first time that’s ever happened in the modern era of the sport.
      “People have been talking about this fight for a long time now so I’m delighted it’s happening and I’m looking forward to becoming a two-weight undisputed champion.”
      While Cameron added: “There’s a lot of respect there. But this is my career and my legacy and I’m coming to win.
      “Katie is pound-for-pound the best women’s boxer there is and if I can win I can walk away from boxing one day and think ‘I took out the best there is’.” More

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      KSI vs Joe Fournier live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge Misfits fight at Wembley Arena

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      KSI is back in the ring on SATURDAY NIGHT to face businessman Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena.Their bout will be the main event on the highly anticipated Misfits 007 card.
      KSI in training ahead of Misfits 007 bout with Joe FournierCredit: Darren Fletcher Photography
      KSI beat Faze Temperrr at Misfits 004Credit: GETTY
      KSI was last in action against FaZe Temperrr at Misfits 004, and the rapper stole the show with a first-round knockout.
      The 29-year-old has an unbeaten record of 4-0 as a boxer and is ultimately gearing all his efforts toward a huge fight with Jake Paul at the end of the year.
      His next opponent, Fournier, is an English businessman but is also a professional boxer.
      He has had 10 professional fights, winning nine of them by knockout, with the other ruled a no contest.
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      Fournier has also fought friend and former heavyweight champion David Haye in an exhibition fight, which he lost by unanimous decision.
      Nevertheless, the businessman is KSI’s toughest opponent to date making Saturday night’s bout one not to miss.
      How can I watch KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      KSI vs Fournier will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK for £19.99.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream KSI vs Joe Fournier via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

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      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app.

      When is KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      KSI takes on Fournier in a huge clash on Saturday, May 13.
      The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected around 10.30pm UK time.
      The main card will get going from 7pm. More

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      Who is Sam Kerr and who is she dating?

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      SAM KERR is regarded as one of the best players of all time in women’s football, and has enjoyed huge success on the pitch.The Australian national and Chelsea forward consistently smashes records with her goal scoring abilities, and Kerr’s love life is equally triumphant.
      Chelsea forward and Australian captain Sam Kerr after an FA Women’s Super League match between Chelsea and Liverpool in May 2023Credit: Alex Davidson – The FA via Getty Images
      Who is Sam Kerr?
      Sam Kerr is an Australian professional football player who made her debut at just 15 years old.
      She was born on September 10, 1993, in East Fremantle, Australia.
      Kerr’s father, Roger, and older brother, Daniel, were both professional Australian rules footballers.
      Her mother, Roxanne, also came from a sporting family, as her father and uncles were professionals in the West Australian Football League.
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      Kerr first started playing football as a junior at Western Knights in her home of Australia, and later moved to Perth Glory.
      In 2013, she signed with the Western New York Flash, before making a brief return to Perth.
      After stints at Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red stars, Kerr signed with her present club.
      Who does Sam Kerr play for?
      In the FA Women’s Super League Sam Kerr plays for Chelsea. Her position is a forward.
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      As of April 2023, Kerr had scored an impressive 85 goals for Chelsea in just 107 appearances.
      Kerr also plays for Australia’s women’s national team, which she has captained since 2019.
      The team’s official nickname is “the Matildas,” which is said to have originated from an Australian folk song called Waltzing Matilda.
      What has Sam Kerr won?
      The better question may be; what has Sam Kerr not won?
      In the past three years, Kerr has lifted the Women’s Super League (WSL) title trophy three times, the FA Cup twice, the Conti Cup twice, and the FA Community Shield.
      As of 2023, Kerr is the only female football player to have won the Golden Boot, presented to the top goalscorer each season, in three different leagues and on three different continents.
      She was bestowed with the honour in the W-League (in Australia and New Zealand) in 2017–18 and 2018–19, the National Women’s Soccer League (North America) in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and the WSL (Europe) in 2020–21 and 2021–22.
      Kerr became Australian football’s all-time leading scorer with 61 goals in January 2022, surpassing Tim Cahill, and in September 2022, after two nominations in a row, she was voted the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Players’ Player of the Year.

      Who is Sam Kerr dating?
      Sam Kerr is in a relationship with girlfriend Kristie Mewis.
      Kerr and Mewis, who plays as a midfielder for US side Gotham City, are thought to have been together since 2020.
      The couple were first spotted getting close after an Australia vs USA match at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
      In a joint interview with Gaffer magazine in January 2023, the couple discussed playing against each other on the football pitch.
      Kerr said:  “What I worry about most out of anything is that our coaches or teammates don’t think that we can separate the two. I hope people know that when it’s training time or play time, it doesn’t come into it.”
      Reminiscing about a time they came face to face, Kerr added: “I remember one time in Newcastle (Australia) she came on, we were playing against each other, and we went in on each other. We’d kill each other. But I worry that people think that we’re not serious about our careers.”
      Prior to dating Mewis, Kerr was in a long-term relationship with Nikki Stanton, another fellow football player from America.
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      The pair split in 2020 after seven years together.
      Stanton went on to date Rachael Rapinoe, the twin sister of US Olympic football legend Megan Rapinoe. More

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      Everton vs Man City: Cityzens look to ramp up title charge against relegation battling Toffees – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY are currently top of the Premier League table, a point clear of Arsenal with a game in hand.Pep Guardiola’s side took a break from the title race in midweek and travelled to the Spanish capital to take on European kings Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
      Kevin de Bruyne scored Manchester City’s equaliser against Real Madrid in midweekCredit: GETTY
      Everton destroyed Brighton 5-1 on Monday night.Credit: GETTY
      After an exhilarating game of football, it ended in a statement at the Bernabeu, setting up a spectacle at the Etihad next week.
      Everton sit just above the drop zone in the Premier League table after giving their survival chances a huge boost on Monday night.
      The Toffees went away to high-flying Brighton and smashed FIVE past the Seagulls on their own patch.
      Sean Dyche will be hoping his side keeps up that goal-scoring form going into the last three games of the season.
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      When is Everton vs Man City?

      Everton vs Man City will take place on Sunday, May 14th.
      Kick off will be at 2pm GMT.
      Goodison Park will play host.

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

      Everton vs Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League.
      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 the action from the Etihad.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side came through the gruelling battle with Real Madrid unscathed.
      Nathan Ake missed City’s trip to the Bernabeu with a thigh injury he picked up against Leeds last weekend.
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      Kevin de Bruyne may be rested after playing the full 90 minutes in his last two games since he returned from the sidelines.
      For Everton, Abdoulaye Doucoure will be hoping to keep his place in the side after his magnificent goal-scoring form.
      Sean Dyche will be without the likes of Seamus Coleman, Andros Townsend and Ruben Vinagre who all continue to recover from long-term injuries.
      Ben Godfrey could return to the fold after missing the last two games with a groin problem.
      Odds

      Everton – 15/2
      Draw – 19/5
      Man City – 4/11

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

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      Arsenal vs Brighton: Gunners look to put pressure on City after keeping title hopes alive with Toon win – stream, TV

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      JUST keep winning and see what happens – that’s what Mikel Arteta will be telling his Arsenal side who welcome Brighton in the next challenge for their Premier League title bid.The Gunners were thrown into a pressure cooker situation on Sunday after seeing Manchester City stretch their gap at the top to four points.
      Martin Odegaard captained Arsenal to a huge win over NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Brighton got humiliated 5-1 at the AMEX by EvertonCredit: Alamy
      However, Martin Odegaard’s masterclass helped Arsenal to survive the heat and keep their title hopes alive by inspiring the North London outfit to a gruelling 2-0 at St. James’ Park.
      And they’ll be itching to capitalise on a wounded Brighton side who were recently thrashed by relegation-threatened Everton.
      But the Seagulls are remarkably chasing European football next campaign so they’ll be determined to keep in touching distance with the teams above.
      When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

      Arsenal’s monumental Premier League match against Brighton takes place on Sunday, May 14.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm UK time.
      Emirates Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      The Gunners secured a 4-2 win on the final day of 2022 when the sides last met.

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

      Arsenal vs Brighton will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 4pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off on both channels.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action through their website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      There is no change on the injury front for Arsenal which means William Saliba (back), Mohamed Elneny (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) will continue to miss out.
      William Saliba has missed a number of games through a back injuryCredit: Getty
      But Brighton’s treatment room has a list full of patients too as Jeremy Sarmiento (toe), Adam Lallana (thigh), Joel Veltman (muscle) and Tariq Lamptey (knee) are all likely to be unavailable.
      However, Jakub Moder returned training after his knee injury so Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping the midfielder can make a substitute appearance at the least.
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      What are the odds?

      Arsenal to win 8/11
      Draw 29/10
      Brighton to win 10/3

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      Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Pep’s side take on European kings as Cityzens eye historic treble – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY must dethrone Spanish giants Real Madrid in order to win their first-ever Champions League title.The Cityzens will take on Los Blancos at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their colossal Champions League semi-final TONIGHT.
      Erling Haaland scored twice against Bayern Munich over two legs in the last round.Credit: EPA
      Karim Benzema played a vital role in Real Madrid’s triumph over Chelsea in the quarter-finals.Credit: GETTY
      Haaland has 12 Champions League goals compared to Benzema’s four this season
      Pep Guardiola’s side comfortably got past German champions Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals last month.
      Man City have a fantastic chance to secure a historic treble this campaign after an unbelievable showing in all competitions.
      As for Real Madrid, they dismantled 2021 Champions League winners Chelsea over two legs to progress to the semi-finals.
      Los Blancos will be giving it their all to make it back-to-back triumphs in Europe’s elite competition, as domestic rivals Barcelona are almost certainly going to be crowned La Liga champions.
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      Revenge for City
      The tie is a rematch of last year’s semi-final when City left the Bernabeu heartbroken after letting a place in the final slip through their grasp.
      City had been leading 1-0 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate heading into stoppage time when they suddenly capitulated and conceded twice. Real went on to win in extra time.
      Pep Guardiola’s men will certainly hope revenge is in the air and they will want to use the fact the home leg comes second this time to their advantage.
      Momentum with City in treble chase
      City certainly approach the match in form having hit their stride over the last three months.
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      They are unbeaten in 20 matches – 17 of which they have won – and have a strong chance of winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
      Arguably, the Spanish giants are the toughest obstacle left to clear as they look to win the treble.
      Copa del Rey joy for Madrid
      Real’s form is more difficult to assess. With the LaLiga title seemingly out of reach, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have lost two of their last three league matches, suggesting the wily Italian has been prioritising other fixtures.
      Those would be Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Osasuna, which they won 2-1, and the two City encounters over the coming week.
      Their triumph at the weekend, secured after two goals from Rodrygo, should certainly have raised confidence levels.
      Haaland the missing piece
      Erling Haaland has been a sensation for City this season, scoring 51 goals in all competitions and with the high likelihood of more to come.
      Erling Haaland has been outstanding
      After years of near misses in the Champions League, City are hoping the prolific Norwegian is the last piece of the jigsaw as they look to finally land the big prize.
      He has revelled in Europe, not least when he fired five past RB Leipzig in the last 16 and then struck in both quarter-final legs against Bayern Munich. All eyes will be on him to see if he can deliver at the Bernabeu.
      Bellingham reports
      Cynics would suggest there is little coincidence over the timing of recent reports from Spain that the much-coveted Jude Bellingham is set to join Real in the summer.
      The England midfielder is widely expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and Manchester City were reportedly among the interested parties.
      Whether the development would actually unsettle an outfit as composed as Guardiola’s City is debatable, but it certainly adds to the pre-match hype.
      Team news
      Kevin de Bruyne returned to the Manchester City starting line-up on the weekend and played the whole 90 minutes.
      Nathan Ake had recently returned from an ankle injury to face Leeds on the weekend, but the Dutchman went down early in the second half and was withdrawn, making him a doubt for Tuesday.
      Man City could start like this against Real Madrid
      How Real could line up against Man City
      For Real Madrid, they will be without the services of French left-back Ferland Mendy who is out of action with a calf injury.
      First-choice centre-back Eder Militao is unavailable for the first leg due to suspension after picking up his third booking in the Champions League against Chelsea.
      Luka Modric is a fighting to be fit after he came off the bench in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final victory over Osasuna after two games out.
      Aurelien Tchouameni will start in the 37-year-old’s place should his eight-minute run out deemed not enough to prove his ability to drop straight into the line-up for such an important game.
      Real will definitely be without reserve midfielder Dani Ceballos due to a thigh muscle injury.
      When is Real Madrid vs Man City?

      Real Madrid vs Man City will take place TONIGHT, Tuesday, May 9th.
      Kick off will be at 8pm GMT.
      The Santiago Bernabeu will play host.

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

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

      Odds
      Match result:

      Read Madrid – 11/5
      Draw – 5/2
      Man City – 11/10

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      Real Madrid – 2/1
      Man City – 4/11

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      Why do AC Milan and Inter Milan play in the same stadium?

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      ITALIAN rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan meet in a Champions League semi-final clash.Both sides will play both legs in the prestigious San Siro stadium, a home both sides share.
      AC Milan and Inter Milan share the San SiroCredit: GETTY
      But why do AC Milan and Inter Milan share the San Siro?
      Why do AC Milan and Inter Milan play in the same stadium
      The San Siro was constructed in 1926 and was the first home stadium of AC Milan.
      During that time, Inter would play their home games in the smaller Arena Civic.
      It wasn’t until 1947 that both sides called the San Siro their home ground.
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      They ground share for many reasons including a lack of alternatives in the city of Milan and simply the convenience for both sets of fans to get to the stadium.
      The San Siro is located in the centre of Milan, making it easily accessible for fans of both sides.
      To avoid fixtures clashing, the two teams never have home games on the same day.
      Is the San Siro going to be demolished?
      Reports in Italy claimed that the San Siro is going to be demolished in 2024.
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      The demolishing of the iconic stadium is thought to pave the way for a new modern £1billion stadium.
      However, last year a senior official in Italy’s culture ministry Vittorio Sgarbi said that the “San Siro will not be torn down”.
      He told II Giorno: “I am convinced that the stadium should not be demolished, not so much for its architectural value as for the importance as a symbol and for the protection of memory.” 
      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 GMT
      The San Siro will play host More