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      Does Kim Kardashian support Arsenal?

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      KIM Kardashian was the talk of the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, March 16, 2023, when she was spotted at an Arsenal game.Fans want to know more about why she was there and who she was supporting.
      Kim and son Saint were spotted together at the Arsenal match on March 16, 2023Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      Does Kim Kardashian support Arsenal?
      Kim Kardashian may have been hosted by Arsenal at the match, but it’s unclear where her loyalty lies or if she is interested in the sport.
      Kim’s son, Saint, was spotted wearing an Arsenal kit on January 25, 2023, in a photo posted to the influencer’s Instagram.
      At the Thursday night match between the Gunners and Sporting CP, Kardashian posted an Instagram story of multiple bottles of Prime, Arsenal’s official sports drink.
      She also included matchday programmes that featured William Saliba on the front, along with a collection of Prime drinks, famously created by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI.
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      Why did Kim Kardashian go to Arsenal vs Sporting Club match?
      According to multiple outlets, Kim Kardashian is filming part of a documentary in London.
      It’s not immediately clear what her documentary is about, but it does clear up why she was there.
      According to Football.London: “Kardashian wouldn’t be the first high-profile figure to adopt Arsenal as their club of choice.
      “Among the list of celebrity Arsenal fans are rapper Jay-Z and actors Jamie Foxx, Matt Damon and Andrew Garfield.”
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      Kim Kardashian posted this photo of tons of Prime bottles and matchday programmes from her seatCredit: Instagram / @kimkardashian
      Has Kim Kardashian attended Arsenal games before?
      This was Kim’s first appearance at an Arsenal game.
      Saint, Kim’s son with Kanye West, is a supporter of the North London team.
      He joined his mum on Thursday evening and was spotted wearing the team’s home kit at the match.
      The seven-year-old was previously spotted wearing the team’s pink third kit in January. More

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      Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      JOE JOYCE is back in heavyweight action as he faces Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang next. The Juggernaut hasn’t been in the ring since he dismantled Joseph Parker in 11 rounds back in their September slugfest.
      Joyce is undefeated but is still looking for his first world title shotCredit: Getty
      Zhang has only lost once as a professional against Filip HrgovicCredit: Getty
      Undefeated as a pro and with some beefy names on his resume, Joyce is still looking for his first world title shot.
      And he’s set to wait a little longer as he faces all-action fighter Zhang at the Copper Box in London.
      The winner, however, is expected to be ordered by the WBO to face the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.
      With Zhang standing in Joyce’s way, the Putney man will have to be switched on if he wants to compete for his first world honours as a pro.
      When is Joyce vs Zhang?
      Joyce’s clash with Zhang will take place on Saturday, April 15.
      The main card gets underway from 7pm, with ring-walks for the main event expected at around 10pm UK time.
      Joyce vs Zhang will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Joyce vs Zhang will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
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      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      What has been said?
      “He bangs so I will have to watch out for it,” Joyce said. “As Hrgovic and I have a similar style, they had a great fight, so when we fight it should be entertaining.
      “It will be carnage in the centre of the ring! I have lost my temper a few times in sparring and once was against a come-forward southpaw who was trying to knock me out. It was an exciting spar.
      “I think with me and Zhang there will be real heavy punches exchanged and I am sure it will be a good fight.”
      “I am always up for the challenge and when the opportunity rings the bell,” Zhang said.
      “Joe Joyce and I share a lot in common – we both are Olympic silver medalists, both are big punchers, and are nearly the same size. This is going to be an explosive, epic and tremendous fight.” More

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      Is Ben White in the latest England squad and why did he leave the World Cup early?

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      ARSENAL star Ben White has been left of the latest England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.The Three Lions are set to take on Italy and Ukraine during the next international break.
      Ben White left England’s World Cup squad earlyCredit: Getty
      The England manager has recently explained his decision to leave out Ben White.
      He said: “With Ben, it’s similar with Ben and Trent really.
      The three boys that are in as right full-backs, we’ve got them as just ahead of those two.
      “We are blessed in that position with the depth of talent.
      “It’s the hardest position to pick, albeit it’s never straightforward criteria, and it’s always shifting around a little bit on form as well.
      “Kyle and Tripps are obviously the ones that played during the World Cup, started the games during the World Cup, have been consistent.
      “And Reece coming back is another top player. So yeah we’d love to have that depth in every position on the field really.”
      Why did Ben White leave England’s World Cup squad?
      The FA explained that White left the England camp ahead of their last-16 clash with Senegal for “personal reasons”.
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      An FA statement confirmed: “Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons.
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      “The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament.
      “We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time.”
      Ben White’s club side Arsenal also tweeted: “We’re all with you, Ben.”
      But it was later revealed that White reportedly had a bust-up with England assistant coach Steve Holland.
      Reports also claimed that the Gunners full-back became unhappy in the camp and struggled to mix with his fellow teammates.
      What did Gareth Southgate say about Ben White’s exit?
      England boss Gareth Southgate was quizzed on Ben White’s alleged bust-up with Steve Holland.
      Southgate said: “Well, not really. What I’ve been shown was alleged and there was another word that was used.
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      “I think by commenting on the story I could be giving it any form of credibility, really.
      “We explained why Ben left the camp and I think it’s important that that is respected, really.” More

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      When is the Europa League quarter-final draw? UK start time, TV channel and live stream FREE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal will both be hoping to seal their place in this year’s Europa League quarter-finals.The two Premier League giants will play the second leg of their Round of 16 ties on March 16.
      Europa League ambassador Hungarian former footballer Zoltan Gera and UEFA Deputy General Secretary Giorgio Marchetti attend the draw for the round of 16 of the 2022-2023 UEFA Europa LeagueCredit: GETTY
      16 clubs remain in the 2022/23 Europa League, and all sides will be hoping that they are in the mix for the quarter-finals.
      This year’s final will take place at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna on 31 May 2023.
      When is the Europa League quarter-final draw?

      The draw for the Europa League quarter-final will take place on Friday, March 17.
      It is scheduled to start at 1pm UK time.
      The draw will take place at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

      What TV channel is the Europa League quarter-final draw on and can I live stream it free?

      The draw will be shown live on BT Sport on Friday, March 17.
      UEFA will be providing a FREE stream of the draw on their official website and YouTube channel.
      For BT Sport customers, it can also be streamed live through the BT Sport app, which is free to download to your mobile or tablet device.

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      Which teams are in the Europa League quarter-finals?
      One team will progress from each of the Round of 16 ties, and the remaining teams are:
      Union Berlin / Union Saint-GilloiseLeverkusen / FerencvárosSporting CP / ArsenalRoma / Real SociedadSevilla / FenerbahçeJuventus / FreiburgMan United / Betis Shakhtar / Feyenoord
      Who can play each other in the Europa League quarter-finals?
      From the quarter-finals and onwards, teams from the same country can face each other, as there are no longer any seeds.
      Teams that competed in the same group stage earlier on in the competition can also be drawn against each other.
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      When is the Europa League semi-final draw?
      The draw for the Europa League semi-final will be completed on the same night as the quarter-final draw.
      This means teams will know which side they could potentially face if they progress to the semi-finals. More

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      Can Casemiro play in Man Utd’s Europa League match against Real Betis?

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      CASEMIRO received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Southampton’s Carlos Alcaraz.The midfielder was initially only shown a yellow card by referee Anthony Taylor, but he changed the decision to a red after consulting the VAR monitor.
      Manchester United’s Casemiro is consoled by Antony after being sent offCredit: PA
      Manchester United have chosen not to appeal to the FA over Casemiro’s red card offence against the Saints.
      It’s the Brazilian’s second red card of the season after being dismissed against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the start of February.
      Can Casemiro play against Real Betis in the Europa League?
      The 31-year-old’s ban only applies to domestic competitions, not to European competitions.
      Meaning the former Real Madrid man will be available for selection for United’s trip to Spain on March 16.
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      The Red Devils have a healthy 4-1 lead in their Europa League Round of 16 tie.
      Barring a disaster in Spain, Erik ten Hag’s side should sail through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
      Casemiro in action with Ayoze Perez of Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16 first legCredit: GETTY
      Which games will Casemiro miss through suspension?
      The five-time Champions League winner has made a vast improvement to United’s first team.
      Erik ten Hag’s side has a win percentage of 43% without Casemiro in the side, as opposed to 76% when he is.
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      The Brazilian will be banned for four domestic matches, which include:

      Fulham (H) – March 19, FA Cup quarter-final
      Newcastle (A) – April 2, Premier League
      Brentford (H) – April 5, Premier League
      Everton (H) – April 8, Premier League

      Casemiro will return to domestic action on April 15, when the Red Devils travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. More

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      Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Xavi’s side look to go TWELVE points clear of Los Blancos in huge title clash – TV, stream

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      BARCELONA host rivals Real Madrid in massive top-of-the-table clash in La Liga.Xavi’s side are currently nine points clear of Madrid in second, as Barca look for their first La Liga title since 2018/19.
      Karim Benzema player fights for the ball with Marcos Alonso and Ronald Araujo during the Copa Del Rey Semi Final first legCredit: AP
      The two Spanish giants recently faced off in the Copa Del Rey Semi-Final first leg.
      Barca won the game 1-0 courtesy of an Eder Militao own goal, giving them a narrow advantage for the return leg at the Camp Nou.
      Real Madrid have a busy week, with Liverpool coming to the Bernabeu on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
      While Xavi’s side have a free week following their exit from the Europa League at the hands of Manchester United.
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      When is Barcelona vs Real Madrid?

      Barcelona vs Real Madrid will take place on Sunday, March 19.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      Camp Nou will play host.

      What channel is Barcelona vs Real Madrid on?

      Barcelona vs Real Madrid will be shown live on Viaplay Sports 1.
      Coverage begins at 7:30pm UK time.
      Viaplay Sports 1 is available to add to your existing Sky, Virgin or Prime Video membership.

      How can I live stream Barcelona vs Real Madrid?

      If you are subscribed to Viaplay, you can stream all the action live from the Viaplay app, which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet.
      Non-subscribers can purchase a Viaplay monthly pass for £14.99, which will give you access to all sports, series and films available on Viaplay for one month.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Camp Nou.

      What is the latest team news?
      Robert Lewandowski returned to the squad for Barca’s 1-0 away win against Athletic Club.
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      Gavi also returned to the XI after serving his suspension during the win against Valencia.
      Pedri could return from a hamstring injury in time for the El Classico, but the game will come too soon for winger Ousmane Dembele.
      Carlo Ancelotti will have left-back Ferland Mendy back after several weeks on the sideline.
      Madrid frontman Karmin Benzema sat out of the 3-1 win over Espanyol with an ankle injury.
      However, Ancelotti has assured fans that the Frenchman will be involved in the Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night.
      Meaning if the 35-year-old avoids injury against the Premier League giants, he should be fit and raring to go in the El Clasico.
      David Alaba will remain out with a hamstring injury that occurred during Real’s 5-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg win at Anfield.
      Odds

      Barcelona – 11/10
      Draw – 12/5
      Real Madrid – 12/5

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

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      F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Date, UK start time, schedule, TV channel and live stream for massive race week ahead

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      THE Formula 1 season returned with Max Verstappen winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5.Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished in first 12 seconds in front of teammate Sergio Pérez as Red Bull look to dominate the 2023 F1 season.
      Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2023 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand PrixCredit: THE MEGA AGENCY
      Sergio Perez during the 2023 F1 Bahrain Grand PrixCredit: GETTY
      Lewis Hamilton finished in 5th, and rumours surrounding him leaving Mercedes at the end of the season started as he is desperate for an eighth world championship.
      Last year’s Saudi Arabia GP was a thriller, with Verstappen just piping Charles Leclerc to the top of the podium by 0.549s.
      When is the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

      F1 Saudi Arabia GP will take place on Sunday, March 19.
      The race is scheduled to begin at 5pm UK time.
      Jeddah Corniche Circut is the track.

      When is practice and qualifying for the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

      Practice 1 is on Friday, March 17, from 1:30pm UK time.
      Practice 2 is on Friday, March 17, from 5pm UK time.
      Practice 3 is on Saturday, Match 18, from 1:30pm UK time.
      Qualifying is on Saturday, March 18, from 5pm UK time.

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      What TV channel is the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on?

      The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage will begin at 3pm UK time.

      Can I live stream the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app or on Sky Go.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass via the NOW app for £11.99, which gives you access to all eleven Sky Sports channels for 24 hours.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s FREE live blog to stay up to day with all the action from Saudi Arabia.

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      What is the biggest Champions League win?

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      THERE’S nothing more embarrassing than watching your team get a Champions League beatdown – and that is exactly what RB Leipzig fans have had to go through TONIGHT.Manchester City humiliated Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig in their Champions League round of 16 tie.
      Haaland scored five goals in City’s thrashing over RB LeipzigCredit: PA
      And Norwegian machine Erling Haaland grabbed himself FIVE goals in the mauling.
      But what is the biggest Champions League win in history?
      What is the biggest Champions League win?
      Liverpool and Real Madrid’s 8-0 home triumphs stand as the biggest wins in Champions League history.
      The Reds humiliated Beskitas courtesy of Yossi Benayoun, Peter Crouch, Ryan Babel and legend Steven Gerrard.
      While Cristiano Ronaldo’s four goals saw Real Madrid annihilate Malmo in the 2015 group stages.
      What are the other high goal-scoring margins?
      7-0: Juventus vs Olympiacos, 10/12/20037-0: Arsenal vs Slavia Praha, 23/10/20070-7: Žilina vs Marseille, 03/11/20107-0: Valencia vs Genk, 23/11/20117-0: Bayern Munich vs Basel, 13/03/20120-7: BATE Borisov vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 21/10/20147-0: Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 11/03/20157-0: Barcelona vs Celtic, 13/09/20160-7: Maribor vs Liverpool, 17/10/20177-0: Liverpool vs Spartak Moskva, 06/12/177-0: Manchester City vs Schalke, 12/03/19 More