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      Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal – Club World Cup final: Spanish giants looking to crush Saudi champs’ dreams – stream FREE

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      REAL MADRID and Al-Hilal are all set to battle it out for Club World Cup supremacy – and it is not to be missed!Salem Al-Dawsari’s two penalties and Luciano Vietto’s spectacular close-range effort was enough for Al-Hilal to get past ten-men flamingo in Morocco.
      Salem Al-Dawsari’s double inspired Al-Hilal to a 3-2 win against FlamengoCredit: AP
      Real Madrid humiliated Al Ahly 4-1 in the Club World Cup semi-finalCredit: Reuters
      And it meant that Ramon Diaz’s side created history having become the first EVER Saudi side to progress to the Club World Cup final.
      However, Al Hilal will need to put on a masterclass performance if they are to go all the way as they come up against the most decorated team in the competition’s history.
      Furthermore, Los Blancos comfortably beat Al Ahly 4-1 so they’ll be quietly confident that they can get the job done.
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      When is the Club World Cup final 2023 – Real Madrid vs Al Hilal?

      Real Madrid’s mouthwatering final against Al-Hilal will take place on Saturday, February 11.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm GMT – 8pm local time.
      Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 45,800 fans.
      This will be the first time these two giants have met but Real Madrid is no stranger to this occasion having once won it THREE consecutive times (2016-2018).

      Is the Club World Cup final on TV and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Real Madrid vs Al Hilal will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      However, viewers can head to FIFA+ to catch the entire action.
      Alternatively, SunSport will be bringing fans minute-by-minute coverage of the final.

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      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes! Real Madrid’s Club World Cup final against Al-Hilal can be watched for FREE on FIFA plus.
      What is the team news?
      Yasser Al-Shahrani is set to continue to miss out on first-team action due to a sustained fractured jaw.
      But Ramon Diaz has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this huge encounter.
      Elsewhere, Eder Militao, Eden Hazard, Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez are all unlikely to feature.
      And Carlo Ancelotti will be sweating over the fitness of Karim Benzema who also missed out on the semi-final win against Al Ahly. More

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      Who is Sky Sports F1 pit lane reporter Ted Kravitz?

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      FANS are gearing up for the 2023 Formula One season – and once again renowned pit lane reporter Ted Kravitz is set to accumulate a lot of screen time.Max Verstappen made all the headlines last season having run away with the title.
      Ted Kravitz on duty in the paddock for Sky Sports.Credit: Rex
      Ted Kravitz with F1 Show co-host Natalie Pinkham.Credit: Getty
      But someone who F1 lovers will see a lot on the track is Ted Kravitz.
      Who is Ted Kravitz?
      Born on March 21, 1974, Ted Kravitz was raised in Hammersmith, London.
      Kravitz, 48, has become synonymous with Formula One coverage due to his unique style and knack for finding himself in awkward situations.
      The F1 reporter is very popular amongst the drivers who enjoy his humorous approach and light-hearted demeanor.
      He started out at ITV back in 1997 initially as a producer and then became a pitlane reporter in 2002 before joining the BBC in 2009 as F1 moved its coverage.
      Kravitz left the BBC with Martin Brundle to join Sky Sports as their coverage of F1 began in 2012.
      As part of Sky’s coverage, Kravitz hosts the F1 Show with Natalie Pinkham and has his own segment called Ted’s Notebook.
      What controversy has Ted Kravitz previously been in?
      Kravitz has found himself in difficult situations during his time as a reporter and at the 2022 Austin Grand Prix his comments suggesting Lewis Hamilton was robbed of an eighth title didn’t go down well with Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
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      Verstappen and the entire Red Bull team boycotted Sky over the Mexico Grand Prix weekend due to what they called disrespectful reporting.
      And during his post-qualifying in Singapore, Kravitz was asked to leave the media zone before protesting to officials.
      His 2022 season also ended in an awkward exchange with Nico Hulkenberg as the German driver declaring he didn’t think Kravitz liked him.
      But the F1 reporter quickly shut that down by claiming the driver is in fact one of his favourites. More

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      When does the F1 2023 season start? Bahrain Grand Prix date, start time, stream, TV channel

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      THE 2023 Formula One season get’s underway with the Bahrain Grand Prix next month, with Max Verstappen aiming to become a triple World Champion. Red Bull dominated the 2022 season as they won 17 of 22 races with Verstappen taking a whopping 15 victories and team mate Sergio Perez two.
      Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo at the launch of Red Bulls 2023 car.Credit: AFP
      Charles Leclerc on the podium at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Credit: Rex
      The pressure will be on new Ferrari team principle Fred Vasseur to deliver a title winning car as The Scuderia look for their first drivers title since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007.
      The 2022 car was fast but unreliable with Charles Leclerc taking 3 victories whilst Carlos Sainz took his maiden F1 win at Silverstone.
      Mercedes had a difficult 2022 season with the Brackley outfit only registering a solitary victory courtesy of George Russell at Interlagos.
      Lewis Hamilton failed to win a race for the first time in his Formula One career in 2022 and will be desperate to get back on the top step of the podium in 2023.

      Elsewhere on the grid Fernando Alonso replaced the retiring Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin, Nico Hulkenburg returned to the sport with Haas, Pierre Gasly joined Alpine, Nyck de Vries joined Alpha Tauri, Oscar Piastri replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Mclaren and Logan Sargeant joined Williams.
      When is the Bahrain Grand Prix?

      The Bahrain Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, March 5.
      The race will begin at 3pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The Bahrain Grand Prix will be live on Sky Sports F1 with highlights on Channel 4.
      You can live stream the race on the Sky Go app which you can download on your tablet or mobile device.

      What are the teams and drivers?

      Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
      Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
      Alpine: Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly
      Mclaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Alpha Tauri: Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries
      Alfa Romeo: Valterri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou
      Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
      Haas: Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg
      Williams: Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant

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      Who is Lord Pannick KC? Man City lawyer who has previously worked for The Queen

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      MANCHESTER CITY are already looking at fighting their battle against the Premier League with full force. City have been hit with over 100 charges relating to alleged financial breaches over a number of years.
      Lord Pannick KC has reportedly been hired by Manchester CityCredit: EPA
      The club deny wrongdoing but could face severe punishments if they allegations are proven.
      The Lawyer report that City are now drafting in the biggest names from the legal professional to help defend their case.
      Respected lawyer Lord Pannick KC has been hired by the club as they look to clear their name.
      Who is Lord Pannick KC?
      Lord Pannick KC has two degrees from Oxford University and is known as one of the UK’s most respected lawyers.
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      He specialises on Public Law, Human Rights and Constitutional Law and has undertaken very high-profile cases during his career.
      His clients include The Queen, winning jan injunction in the High Court to stop publishing of allegations about her home life.
      Lord Pannick has previously advised Boris Johnson over allegations that he partied in Downing Street during lockdown.
      It is also likely to be costly for Man City as Lord Pannick could reportedly be paid £80,000 a day, or £400,000 a week, should the case come to trial and he was to be working full-time.
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      This wage would equal what star player Kevin De Bruyne is paid by the club.
      Lord Pannick is reported to typically charge around £5,000 an hour for his services and even at that wage he would be pocketing more than all but seven of City’s players. More

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      What happens if Qatar group own Man Utd and PSG at the same time and can both play in Champions League?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be joining Paris Saint-Germain under the umbrella of a Qatari investment group – but that could result in some unintended consequences.The Glazers announced in November that they are willing to listen to suitable offers for a stake in the Premier League giants.
      Qatar, ruled by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (above), has owned PSG since 2011Credit: AP
      But since then, reports suggest that the United owners are now more interested in a FULL takeover bid.
      And it seems as if the most recent interest is coming from a Qatari group who could lodge a tantalising offer within the next few days.
      However, the same group owning two clubs in European competition may cause a slight problem.
      What happens if Qatar own Man Utd and PSG at the same time?
      There are no restrictions on an owner acquiring multiple clubs at the same time in different countries.
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      That means the reported Qatari group who are readying a bid for Manchester United, would have no problems doing so even if they are indistinguishable from the one in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, other rules apply to certain leagues where potential buyers of clubs do have restrictions.
      An example of this is the Premier Leaguem, which has restricted shareholding in a second club in the division to 10%.
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      Can both teams play in Champions League?
      UEFA implemented a ‘Integrity of the UEFA Club competitions: Independence of clubs’ rule in 1998 which states that no two clubs participating in a UEFA competition may be directly or indirectly controlled by the same ownership group.
      This is defined by:

      The majority of the shareholders’ voting rights in another club in the same UEFA club competition;
      Or, another right to appoint or remove a majority of the directors in another club in the same UEFA club competition;
      As well as, majority of the shareholders’ voting rights (through a shareholders’ agreement) in another club in the same UEFA club competition.

      Therefore, if a Qatari group owned United while they and PSG qualify for the Champions League, the ownership group would more than likely have to choose who plays in it.
      These rules have been put in to place to protect the integrity of the competition. More

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      Liverpool vs Everton: Klopp’s men look to recover from Wolves nightmare against noisy Merseyside neighbours – stream, TV

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      LIVERPOOL take on Everton in the Merseyside derby with much more than local pride on the line.The Reds are in awful form and have only picked up one point in 2023.
      Liverpool players looking dejected during their 3-0 defeat to Wolves.Credit: Getty
      Everton’s James Tarkowski celebrates his winning goal against Arsenal.Credit: Getty
      Klopp’s men find themselves 10th in the Premier League with one win in their last five league games.
      Liverpool haven’t scored in their last three league matches registering blanks against Brighton, Chelsea and Wolves.
      Dyche who replaced Frank Lampard had the perfect start to life as Everton manager with a 1-0 win against Arsenal but The Toffees still find themselves in the drop zone on goal difference.
      Everton themselves only have one win in their last five league games and need all the points they can get as they aim to avoid relegation.
      When is Liverpool vs Everton?

      Liverpool vs Everton will take place on Monday, February 13.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Anfield will play host.

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

      Liverpool’s clash with Everton will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      You can live stream the game from your mobile or tablet on the Sky Go app if you have a Sky Sports subscription.

      Can I watch it for FREE?

      No, you must have an active Sky Sports subscription to watch the game.
      Highlights will be available after the game.

      Team news
      Liverpool will be without forwards Diogo Jota and Luis Dias although Jota will return to training this week.
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      Defenders Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk are out with the Dutchman still a couple of weeks away from returning following a hamstring injury.
      Fabinho missed the game with Wolves through illness and should be in line for a return to the squad.
      Roberto Firmino and Arthur Melo will also miss out.
      Everton will be without James Garner, Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane could return from their respective injuries.
      Latest odds

      Liverpool 1/2
      Draw 16/5
      Everton 5/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      Who is World Superbike legend Carl Fogarty?

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      CARL FOGARTY is a World Superbike legend who took the sport by form – and he ironically goes by the nickname of “Foggy”.The MBE has earned multiple awards for holding the second highest number of race wins ever.
      Carl Fogarty is World Superbike legendCredit: Jayne Russell – The Sun
      And Carl’s name will once again be on the lips of many as his daughter Claudia is set to enter the Love Island villa in South Africa.
      Find out more about Carl Fogarty below…
      Who is Carl Fogarty?
      Born on July 1, 1965, Carl Fogarty was raised by former World Superbike father George in Blackburn, England.
      Backed by his funding father, Carl enjoyed riding bikes from a young age but his competitive debut did not come until 14.
      Foggy soon progressed on to the international stage before becoming the Formula 1 TT world champions at just 23.
      And his name began to hit the headlines having achieved a double Isle of Man race triumph alongside winning the world cup – something which not even his father had achieved.
      In 1991, Carl got a shot at his first World Superbike Championship representing Honda UK where he finished seventh overall.
      But two years later, Fogarty began his Ducati riding era which led to a famous first 1994 World Superbike Championship win for the Englishman.
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      Fogarty went on to secure a staggering 59 race wins, bagging four world titles and becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire before retiring in 2000.
      Is Carl Fogarty married and does he have children?
      Carl Fogarty has been married to wife Michaela since 1991 and they live in Lyntham St.Annes, Lancashire.
      The lovebirds have two daughters together – Danielle and Claudia.
      Claudia will be featuring on Love Island 2023.
      What does Carl Fogarty do now?
      Carl founded the Foggy Petronas team in the World Superbike Championship in 2002 – the same year Ducati released a limited edition model in honour of the racing legend.
      Carl Fogarty became King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!Credit: Jayne Russell – The Sun
      However, the Foggy Petronas was scrapped in 2006 after it was labelled as not competitive.
      But in 2014, Carl’s name was on the lips of many once again as the World Superbike serial winner won the fourteenth series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! More

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      Who was Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan?

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      AHMET EYUP TURKASLAN has tragically been pronounced dead after his body was found under the rubble following the huge Turkey earthquake.The country had been struck with an enormous 7.8 magnitude earthquake causing harm to many of people.
      Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan tragically lost his life after a earthquake hit TurkeyCredit: Twitter
      And Turkish footballer Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan was sadly a victim to this tragic incident.
      Who was Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan?
      Born September 11, 1994, Turkaslan began his senior career with Turkish side Bugsasspor in 2013.
      However, the Turkish goalkeeper had a short loan spell at Osmanlispor in 2016 where he made his professional debut.
      After a successful stint with his loan club, Turkaslan put pen to paper and stayed at Osmanlispor for another three seasons before moving to Umraniyespor in 2020.
      Ahmet then signed a contract with Yeni Malatyaspor a year later.
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      How did Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan die?
      Ahmet, 28, was reported to be trapped under a collapsed residential building on Monday, February 6 after a huge earthquake had hit Turkey.
      There were claims that he had died once announced that he was missing but the president of Yeni Malatyaspor Haci Ahmet Yaman denied those accusations.
      Turkaslan’s wife was rescued from the rubble and asked for social media to help find her husband.
      However, Ahmet’s body was tragically recovered on Tuesday, February 7 under the remains of a building.
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      What has been said?
      On Tuesday, his club – Yeni Malatyaspor – revealed: “Sorry for your loss.
      “Our goalkeeper, Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, lost his life after being under the collapse of the earthquake.
      “Rest in peace. We will not forget you, beautiful person.”
      Ex-team-mate Moussa Sow led the tributes, as he tweeted: “You were a good guy super nice respectful happy to have been able to know you.” More