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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?

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      THE London Marathon will be taking place this weekend as thousands pound the streets for the 26.2m route.And before the public race there is the elite race for the world’s best runners too.
      Sir Mo last ran the London Marathon in 2019Credit: Alamy Live News
      For the first time since 2019, the race will be run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      While Kenenisa Bekele is the favourite to win the men’s elite race this year.
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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?
      Sir Mo Farah will be running the London Marathon 2023.
      Farah, 40, expects 2023 to be his last competitive year of racing before retirement.
      He said: “It has been an amazing career and, for me, to take part in London Marathon is a big deal.
      “I have always said it would be nice to win it one day, but it takes a lot.”
      Farah last competed at the London Marathon in 2019, when he finished in fifth place.
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      Injury prevented Mo from running last year.
      His best London Marathon finish was third in 2018.
      Farah will be back in action at this year’s London MarathonCredit: PA:Press Association
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.

      How can I watch the London Marathon?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
      BBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights) More

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      Who is Joasia Zakrzewski and why has she been disqualified?

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      DISTANCE runner Joasia Zakrzewski is facing calls to be banned after it was found she was assisted by a vehicle during a race in April 2023.Here, we look at the circumstances behind her actions, and what she has said on the matter.
      Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified from a race in April 2023, after it transpired she’d travelled by car for part of the race
      Who is Joasia Zakrzewski?
      Joasia Zakrzewski is a GP from Dumfries, Scotland, born on February 28, 1976.
      She studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, and qualified as a general practitioner in 2002.
      Joasia competes as an ultramarathon runner, and is ranked as one of the top competitors in the UK.
      An ultramarathon is a long distance running event that exceeds the 26 miles, 385 yard distance of a normal marathon.
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      Joasia holds a number of records in the event, including the Scottish 24 hour record, the Scottish 100 mile record and the British 200k record.
      Why has Joasia Zakrzewski been disqualified?
      Zakrzewski competed in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race on April 7, 2023.
       She was disqualified after it was found that she travelled part of the race by car.
      GPX mapping data showed that she had travelled a mile in just one minute and 40 seconds.
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      She is thought to have travelled in the vehicle for two and a half miles.
      Her running partner Adrian Scott said she was sorry for what had happened.
      Scott told the BBC: “The race didn’t go to plan.
      “She said she was feeling sick and tired in the race and wanted to drop out.
      “She has cooperated fully with the race organisers’ investigations, giving them a full account of what happened.”
      What has Joasia Zakrzewski said about the disqualification?
      Zakrzewski told the BBC on April 19, 2023, that she was extremely sorry for what she had done.
      She said: “When I got to the checkpoint I told them I was pulling out and that I had been in the car, and they said ‘you will hate yourself if you stop’.
      “I agreed to carry on in a non-competitive way.
      “I made sure I didn’t overtake the runner in front when I saw her as I didn’t want to interfere with her race.”
      At the end of the race she was given a third place medal and a trophy, and posed for pictures with other competitors.
      Zakrzewski admitted that this was wrong, saying: “I made a massive error accepting the trophy and should have handed it back.
      “I was tired and jetlagged and felt sick.
      “I hold my hands up, I should have handed them back and not had pictures done but I was feeling unwell and spaced out and not thinking clearly.”
      Third place was eventually awarded to English runner Mel Sykes, who voiced her displeasure at Zarzewski’s actions on Twitter.
      Which marathons did Joasia win?
      Zakrzewski has had a long and distinguished career in distance running.
      In February 2022, Zakrzewski won the Taipei Ultramarathon in Taiwan, setting a world record across 255 miles in the 48 hour long event.
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      She won a 24 hour event in Australia that was over 236km at the age of 44.
      She represented Scotland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, held in Glasgow, finishing 14th in the marathon. More

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      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man Utd against Sevilla?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be without star man Bruno Fernandes for their Europa League quarter-final second leg clash with Sevilla.The Red Devils surrendered a two-goal lead in the first leg after two late own-goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire.
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United dejected after scoring an own-goal to put Sevilla on level termsCredit: ALAMY
      They now travel to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in need of an away win against the 6-time Europa League champions.
      A tasty semi-final tie against Italian giants Juventus or Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon awaits.
      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man United against Sevilla?
      Eric ten Hag will have to overcome Sevilla on their own patch without the help of instrumental playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
      The Portuguese international will be unavailable after picking up three yellow cards in the Europa League this campaign.
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      His final booking was picked up for a very harsh handball decision in the first leg at Old Trafford last week.
      Fernandes was unplayable in United’s 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest on the weekend.
      There is no doubt the Red Devils will miss his creative ability in the final third at Sevilla.
      Who could replace Bruno Fernandes?
      If fit, Marcel Sabitzer could fill the shoes of the 28-year-old for the huge European clash in Spain.
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      He flourished in the more advanced midfield role in the first leg, scoring a brace on the night.
      The Austrian was due to start against Nottingham Forest on Sunday but was pulled out of the warm-up at the City Ground as a precution.
      Should Sabitzer not be fit for the second leg, Ten Hag could deploy Christian Eriksen in the more advanced role and have Fred join Casemiro as the holding midfield pair.
      When is Sevilla vs Man United?

      Sevilla vs Man United will take place on Thursday, April 20.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will play host. More

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      Champions League semi-final draw: Dates, teams, fixtures – Man City and Chelsea could face off

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      THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE is reaching its business end.The quarter-finals conclude this week, and the draw for the semi-finals has already taken place.
      The Champions League semi-final draw has taken placeCredit: EPA
      The semi-final draw took place at the same time as the quarter-final draw, so each team know their clear path to the final in Istanbul on June 10.
      Manchester City have one foot in the semi-finals, leading Bayern Munich 3-0 from the first leg.
      While Chelsea have it all to do against Real Madrid, with Frank Lampard’s side 2-0 down.
      Here’s all you need to know for the crucial semi-finals.
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      When are the Champions League semi-finals?
      The Champions League semi-final first legs are taking place on May 9 and 10, with the second legs on the week of May 16 and 17.
      These are the semi-finals which will take place following the quarters.

      AC Milan/Napoli vs Inter Milan/ Benfica – semi-final 1
      Real Madrid/Chelsea vs Man City/Bayern Munich – semi-final 2

      Chelsea and Man City could meet in an all-Premier League semi-final though this depends on the Blues staging a huge comeback against Real.
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      While Serie A high-fliers Napoli must defeat rivals Milan to then face either Inter or Benfica in their semi-final.
      Erling Haaland’s Man City are closing in on the final fourCredit: Getty
      Champions League remaining dates 2022/23
      Quarter-finals: 11/12 & 18/19 April 2023Semi-finals: 9/10 & 16/17 May 2023Final: 10 June 2023 More

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      When is the London Marathon 2023? Date, start time, stream FREE, how to watch, what is the route?

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      THE London Marathon is back this weekend and thousands of runners are expected to turn out for the big race.Last year, over 40,000 runners turned out to run the 26.2 mile distance in the country’s capital.
      Around 50,000 runners are expected to run the London Marathon this yearCredit: Reuters
      And that number is set to be even more at around 50,000, with even more spectators to turn up to and show support.
      And for the first time since 2019, the race is being run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s big marathon will take place this weekend on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.
      The race will last all day, but if you finish after 4.30pm BST, you will NOT receive a medal.
      Kenenisa Bekele and Amos Kipruto are the favourites to win.

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      How can I watch?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
      BBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)

      Can I stream for free?
      You can live stream the action for FREE all day from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You must have a valid TV licence to watch for free.
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      What is the route?
      The 26.2 mile race will begin in Greenwich in South East London, before moving on to the Cutty Sark and the Shard.
      From there, runners will cross Tower Bridge which is around the midway point of the race.
      Canary Wharf will come next and then runners will descend upon Victoria Embankment and Westminster where they will come across the London Eye.
      And lastly, they will pass Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament before turning onto The Mall toward the finish line, which is just a few metres away from Buckingham Palace. More

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      Arsenal vs Southampton: Gunners aim to put Premier League title dream back on track against Saints – TV, stream

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      ARSENAL will be hoping to get back to winning way against bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Friday night.The Gunners’ Premier League title charge took a hit last weekend after squandering a 2-0 lead against West Ham to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.
      Arsenal’s Gabriel and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead against West Ham last weekend
      Bukayo Saka’s reaction after missing a penalty to make it 3-1
      Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka missed a penalty to restore the Gunners’ two-goal cushion and make it 3-1 just after half-time.
      Three minutes later Jarrod Bowen equalised to make it 2-2 and dented Arteta’s side’s lead at the top of the table.
      Southampton go into the game at the Emirates on the back of three straight defeats in the Premier League.
      Crystal Palace the latest side to pile mystery on the Saints after the Eagles walked out 2-0 winners at St Mary’s last weekend.
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      When is Arsenal vs Southampton?

      Arsenal vs Southampton is on Friday, April 21.
      Kick off is at 8pm UK time.
      The Emirates will play host.

      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Southampton on?

      Arsenal vs Southampton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage will begin at 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates from the Emirates.

      Can Arsenal vs Southampton be live streamed?

      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      You can download the NOW app for free on your smartphone or tablet device.
      You can purchase a NOW Sports Membership which gives you access to all 11 Sky Sports channels for £21 a month for six months and £34.99 after the six-month period.

      Team news
      Arsenal
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      Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with West Ham last weekend due to a groin injury.
      Arteta will be hoping the Ukrainian will be fit enough to return to the squad for the visit of Southampton.
      William Saliba will still be missing for the Gunners with a back issue, while Eddie Nketiah returned to the bench last weekend.
      Long-term absentees Mohamed Elneny and Takehiro Tomiyasu will remain out as they continue with their recovery.
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      Ainsley Maitland-Niles will be unable to face his parent club at the Emirates on Friday night.
      Meanwhile, Che Adams could return to the squad after missing the last four games with a calf injury.
      Elsewhere, Mohamed Salisu and Mislav Orsic could also feature for the Saints after time on the sidelines.
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      Odds

      Arsenal – 1/5
      Draw – 11/2
      Southampton – 14/1

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

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      What happened to ex Chelsea star Ramires and where is he now?

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      RAMIRES was adored by Chelsea fans for his running ability and combative midfield play.He left in 2016 after a trophy-laden spell with the Blues. Here’s what we know about what he’s been up to since leaving Chelsea.
      Ramires won five trophies during his five and a half seasons at Chelsea
      Who is Ramires?
      Ramires is a Brazilian former professional footballer who was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 24, 1987.
      He played as a midfielder.
      He is best known for his time at Chelsea, and was with the West London club from 2010 and 2016.
      He signed for the Blues from Portuguese side Benfica for around £17million ahead of the 2010/11 season.
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      He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 win at Bolton in January 2011, with a side footed finish past Jussi Jaaskelainen.
      He scored his second goal that season with a brilliant solo run to round off a 2-0 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
      That strike was awarded Chelsea goal of the season at the club’s end of season awards.
      The 2011/12 season saw Ramires’ influence on the team shine through, scoring 12 times in all competitions.
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      Ramires scored in the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham in a 5-1 win at Wembley in April 2012.
      He then set up a vital goal for Didier Drogba to help the Blues take a 1-0 lead in the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
      The second leg saw a remarkable comeback from the London club.
      Trailing 2-0 and down to 10 men, Frank Lampard found Ramires in a pocket of space in a rare attack.
      The Brazilian ran on to the ball and deftly chipped it over the oncoming Victor Valdes to put Chelsea ahead on away goals.
      This goal gave him his second consecutive goal of the season award at the club.
      However, Ramires was booked during the game at the Camp Nou and missed the Champions League final in Munich, which Chelsea won on penalties against Bayern Munich.
      Ramires scored the opening goal of the 2012 FA Cup final against Liverpool, slotting past Pepe Reina in a 2-1 win which gave Chelsea their seventh title in the competition.
      The 2012/13 season brought further success, with a 2-1 win against Benfica in the Europa League final.
      Ramires won a late corner which led to Branislav Ivanovic’s headed winner in the dying embers of the game.
      Ramires was a regular the following season under Jose Mourinho, as the team became title contenders again and reached the Champions League semi final.
      Ramires won the Premier League in 2014/15, meaning he had scooped every major domestic trophy in his time at Chelsea.
      The following season saw Ramires sign a five year contract with the club, but after the departure of Mourinho and a lack of playing time, the Brazilian ended his time in London.
      He made 251 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 34 times.
      He won the Premier League, the Champions League, the Europa League, the FA Cup and the League Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.
      Ramires played 54 times for his country, scoring four times.
      Unfortunately he failed to win the World Cup , as Brazil finished fourth in 2014.
      However he did win the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009.
      What happened to Ramires?
      Ramires signed for Jiangsu Suning in January 2016 for a reported fee of £25million.
      He made 60 appearances for the Chinese club, but was released in 2019.
      He then signed for Palmeiras in his native Brazil on a free transfer.
      He mutually agreed to terminate his deal in November 2020.
      After spending almost two years without a club, Ramires retired from football in 2022.
      Where is Ramires now?
      Not a lot is known about what Ramires has been doing since retiring from football, but he remains active on social media, posting videos and pictures from his illustrious career on his Instagram account.
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      He appeared in a post from May 2022 looking unrecognisable from his playing days, with a goatee beard and longer hair.
      Ramires married Islana Fabrícia Rosa do Nascimento in 2011. They are believed to have two children. More

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      Sevilla vs Man Utd: Ten Hag’s side travel to Spain in HUGE Europa League quarter-final second leg clash – TV, stream

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are currently level on aggregate with Spanish side Sevilla after their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.The Red Devils were cruising and 2-0 up at half-time thanks to a stunning Marcel Sabitzer brace.
      Marcel Sabitzer of Manchester United celebrates his first goal against Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.Credit: GETTY
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United dejected after his own-goal against Sevilla.Credit: ALAMY
      However, the mood soon changed at Old Trafford after two late own-goals from Tyrell Malacia and captain Harry Maguire gave Sevilla a European lifeline.
      United will have to overcome the six-time Europa League champions on their own patch to progress to the semi-finals.
      Should the Red Devils go through, they will face either Italian giants Juventus or Portuguese outfit Sporting.
      When is Sevilla vs Man United?

      Sevilla vs Man United will take place on Thursday, April 20.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will play host.

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      What TV channel is Sevilla vs Man United on?

      Sevilla vs Man United will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      Coverage will start at 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Can Sevilla vs Man United be live streamed?

      BT Sport subscribers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      The BT Sport app can be downloaded for free onto your mobile or tablet device.
      BT Sport subscribers can also watch Sevilla vs Man United via their online website.

      Team news
      Sevilla:
      Argentinan right-back Gonzalo Montiel is suspended for Sevilla after receiving three yellow cards from Matchday 1 up to the quarter-final first leg.
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      Left-back Alex Telles will remain unavailable as he is currently on loan from Man United.
      Man United:
      Eric ten Hag will be without star man Bruno Fernandes as he has also picked up three bookings, suspending him for the second leg in Sevilla.
      The Red Devils will be hoping top scorer Marcus Rashford will return to the side after missing the last two matches with a groin injury.
      Luke Shaw could also recover in time for the Europa League quarter-final second leg in Spain following his period on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
      United’s star of the first leg Marcel Sabitzer is also a doubt after he was pulled out of the starting eleven for the Nottingham Forest game on the weekend due to an injury in the warm-up.
      Ten Hag will also be without long-term absentees Alejandro Garnacho, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Sevilla – 5/2
      Draw – 12/5
      Man United – 21/20

      To qualify
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      Sevilla – 5/4
      Man United – 4/7

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