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      Who is Pele’s wife Marcia Aoki and do they have children together?

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      MARCIA AOKI is happily married to arguably one of the best footballers of all time – Brazilian legend Pele.But she’ll be fearing the worst as her footballing icon husband is currently going through some severe health issues.
      Pele and Marcia are long-time loversCredit: Reuters
      Reports suggest that Pele has been moved to palliative end-of-life care in the hospital.
      As the Brazil superstar is said to be no longer responding to chemotherapy during his battle with cancer.
      And he’ll need all the support he can get from his wife through these dark times.
      Find out more about who Marcia Aoki is below…
      Who is Pele’s wife Marcia Aoki?
      Born to parents Paulo Aoki and Isaura Aoki, Marcia is of Japanese descent.
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      Pele’s wife was born in Sao, Paulo, Brazil, and has a brother named Carlos Alberto Aoki.
      Marcia attended her local school in Brazil before heading off to high school to secure a bachelor’s degree, and that led to Aoki starting a business in the medical supplies sector.
      Aoki reportedly met Pele in the 1980s at a New York Party but they were rumors never surfaced of a relationship until 2010.
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      And despite being pictured together often, the lovers never confirmed their relationship until July 2016 when they announced their marriage.
      Marcia is now Pele’s third wife.
      Have they got any children together?
      The lovebirds do not have any children together but Pele has seven children from previous marriages and reported affairs.
      Pele had three kids from his first marriage with Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi – Kelly Cristina, Edson Jr and Jennifer.
      He then had twins Joshua and Celeste with second wife Assiria Nascimento.
      And he also has two more children named Flavia and Sandra Regina Machado. More

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      Why is Gabriel Jesus NOT playing for Brazil at the World Cup 2022?

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      BRAZIL will be hoping they can put their 20-year drought behind them by lifting a World Cup in Qatar – but they’ll have to do it WITHOUT Gabriel Jesus.The Samba side raced to last-16 qualification by beating Serbia and Switzerland in their opening fixtures.
      Gabriel Jesus was hoping to help Brazil lift their first World Cup since 2002Credit: Getty
      But Brazil suffered a shocking final group game defeat to African giants Cameroon courtesy of a late Vincent Aboubakar header.
      And after losing Neymar to an ankle issue, head coach Tite will have to continue without another key attacker in Jesus.
      SunSport has the reason why…
      Why is Gabriel Jesus NOT playing for Brazil?
      Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a knee injury he suffered during Brazil’s loss to Cameroon.
      Gabriel Jesus was forced off with a knee injuryCredit: PA
      The Arsenal star collided with Indomitable Lions goalkeeper Devis Epassy and was forced to limp off shortly after.
      Jesus could miss around one month, which immediately puts him in a race against time to be fit for Arsenal’s Boxing Day clash with West Ham.
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      And reports claim that he’s been playing through pain for his club, but not enough to stop him from going to the Qatar tournament.
      Brazilian boss Tite has had his fair share of bad luck at the World Cup with injuries.
      It is still unclear when Neymar will return and it is something the footballing superstar described as one of the ‘hardest moments’ of his career.
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      What games could Gabriel Jesus miss for Arsenal?
      Arsenal fans will be hoping Gabriel Jesus is able to recover quickly from his knee injury.
      Jesus could miss:

      Arsenal vs West Ham – Monday, December 26 (8pm)
      Brighton vs Arsenal – Saturday, December 31 (5:30pm)
      Arsenal vs Newcastle – Tuesday, January 3 2023 (7:45pm) More

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      Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena EXACT start time – what are the ring walk times confirmed for TONIGHT?

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      BOXING heavyweights Daniel Dubois and Kevin Lerena are set to have a tear-up in the ring TONIGHT – and it is not to be missed.The mouth-watering event will unravel itself just before Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora’s huge trilogy bout.
      Kevin Lerena (L) and Daniel Dubois (R) are set to fight tonight in North LondonCredit: EPA
      And there’s more than just pride on the line with the WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight title up for grabs.
      Dubois secured the belt by beating Trevor Bryan in a thrilling contest back in April.
      But he will have his hands full with South African beast Lerena who only has one loss to his name so far.
      Triple D claimed to be excited about the fight and promised fans that he will destroy Lerena tonight.
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      In a press conference, Dubois said: “He’s a guy out looking for a rep,”
      “I’ve got to stop that and destroy him. All I know is that on Saturday, I have a guy in my way, and I’ve got to destroy.
      “I’m just focused on that. That’s all that is on my mind. This is what I’ve been training for the last few months.”
      What time is Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena?
      The huge title fight will take place TONIGHT – Saturday, December 3.
      Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena is scheduled to get underway from 8pm GMT.
      And the heavyweight contest is the final fight before the main event between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora.
      Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for tonight’s action and it can host approximately 62,000 spectators.

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      What TV channel is Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena on?
      Daniel Dubois vs Kevin Lerena will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price is £26.95 – the most expensive showing on BT Sport Box Office EVER.
      BT Sport begin their coverage at 6pm.
      Sky customers can purchase BT Sport Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via www.sky.com/boxoffice/btsport. 
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      Who else is fighting on the undercard?
      Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.
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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora EXACT start time – what are the ring walk times confirmed for TONIGHT?

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      TYSON FURY and Derek Chisora fight in at Tottenham Hotspur’s Stadium tonight.The huge bout is the third of their trilogy of clashes, and Fury’s WBC world heavyweight title is on the line.
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora battle in TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury beat Derek Chisora for the second time in 2014Credit: PA
      The Gypsy King Fury has won both of their fights previously, in 2011 and 2014.
      And there has been no bad words between the pair in the build up to this fight.
      Fury said: “I’m not gonna sit here and call Chisora names. I respect him. I’ve got nothing bad to say about Derek; he’s a good fighting man, and he brings his A game every time.
      “[But] In my reign right now, I’m reigning supreme. I’ll beat him, and then I’ll beat the little middleweight guy [Usyk].
      “He says he’s gonna knock me out, I wanna see him do it. If he does, I’ll be the first to congratulate him.”
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      What time is Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora?
      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora takes place on Saturday, December 3.
      And the big fight has been CONFIRMED to start at 9.15pm UK time.
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      Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London plays host.

      Fury vs Chisora 3: Date, live stream and TV info for huge heavyweight bout
      What TV channel is Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora on?
      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price is £26.95.
      BT Sport begin their coverage at 6pm.
      Sky customers can purchase BT Sport Box Office on channel 490 via their remote control or via www.sky.com/boxoffice/btsport. 
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.

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      World Cup 2022 fixtures: What dates do England play? Kick-off times for knockouts and final plus results

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      TIME to be excited football lovers as the World Cup knock-out rounds is upon us – and SunSport is here to bring you the ENTIRE fixture list including England’s encounters.The Three Lions secured last-16 qualification in style by humiliating Brit rivals Wales in their final Group B clash.
      Marcus Rashford’s double inspired England to a convincing win over Brit rivals WalesCredit: Getty
      And Gareth Southgate will be hoping his side can navigate past African Cup of Nations champions Senegal when England face them in the next round.
      Reigning champions France, favourites to win the tournament Brazil Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Lionel Messi’s Argentinian squad have all taken up their positions in the last-16 too.
      But four-time winners Germany and Belgium’s golden generation were both eliminated.
      Find out the ENTIRE fixture list below…
      What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

      The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
      Round of 16 takes place from December 3 – December 6.
      Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
      Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
      The World Cup final will be on Sunday, December 18.

      World Cup full fixture dates
      The fixture list has been revealed for the World Cup 2022, following the big draw.
      Group stage
      Sunday, November 20

      Monday, November 21

      Tuesday, November 22

      Wednesday, November 23

      Thursday, November 24

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      Friday, November 25

      Saturday, November 26

      Sunday, November 27

      Monday, November 28

      Tuesday, November 29

      Wednesday, November 30

      Thursday, December 1

      Friday, December 2

      Last 16
      Saturday, December 3

      Sunday, December 4

      Monday, December 5

      Tuesday, December 6

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 9

      Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
      Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)

      Saturday, December 10

      Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
      Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)

      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 13

      Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)

      Wednesday, December 14

      Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
      Third/Fourth place play-off

      Saturday, December 17

      Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)

      Final
      Sunday, December 18

      Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)

      Based on UK time zone
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      What are the kick-off times for the World Cup?
      The Qatar time zone is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time which means that games will be played earlier in the UK than locally.
      FIFA have stated that the first two rounds of games will kick-off at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm local time – 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm UK time.
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      However, the kick-off timings in the final round of group fixtures and knock-out ties will be at 6pm and 10pm local time – 3pm and 7pm UK time.
      Leaving the final to be scheduled at 6pm local time – 3pm UK time. More

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      Who is England vs Senegal referee Ivan Barton at World Cup 2022?

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      IVAN BARTON is set to be the man in the middle for England’s World Cup clash last-16 clash against Senegal – but that isn’t his only job.Barton took charge of Japan’s 2-1 win over Germany before being the referee for Brazil’s marginal victory over Switzerland.
      Ivan Barton took charge of Germany’s group game against Japan at the 2022 World CupCredit: Getty
      And now football fans will get the chance to see Barton in action once again during a mouth-watering round of 16 match.
      Here is some more information on him.
      Who is Ivan Barton?
      Ivan Barton was born in Santa Ana in 1991, making him the third-youngest referee at the World Cup, behind Kevin Ortega and Said Martinez.
      Barton currently referees in El Salvador’s Primera Division and was appointed as a FIFA referee in 2018.
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      The 31-year-old has plenty of experience officiating international tournaments, taking charge of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.
      Here, he came across the likes of Manchester city star Phil Foden, who will be in Gareth Southgate’s plans for Qatar.
      Ivan Barton officiated at the Brazil Under-17 World Cup in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
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      Aside from football, Barton obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador.
      He has since become a organic chemistry professor at the institution.

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      England vs Senegal: Stream FREE, kick-off time, TV channel, team news and prediction for huge World Cup 2022 last-16 tie

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      ENGLAND are purring along nicely as they head into the last 16 of the World Cup but now face Africa’s finest in Senegal.The Three Lions topped Group B after comfortably beating Wales 3-0 on Tuesday evening and are the joint-highest goalscorers in the tournament so far.

      How England lined up against Wales
      Marcus Rashford grabbed himself a brace and Phil Foden scored the other on a glorious night for manager Gareth Southgate.
      But now Southgate’s side must focus on the knockout stages, where they’ll face AFCON 2022 champions Senegal.
      The Lions of Teranga came second in Group A, which also contained Holland, Qatar and Ecuador.
      Senegal had to beat Ecuador in their final group game and they did so thanks to Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s late winner.
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      How did they get here?
      England began their campaign in thrilling fashion as they thrashed Iran 6-2, with young Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka picking up two goals.
      After a disappointing draw with the USA, the Three Lions secured top spot in the group after beating rivals Wales 3-0, leaving the Dragons to finish bottom of the group.
      Senegal had a harder start to life in Qatar, losing their opener to Netherlands due to two late goals.
      However wins over hosts Qatar as well as a tight fought battle with Ecuador meant that Senegal had qualified for the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002.

      Team news
      England are set to have a fully fit squad for their last-16 match-up with Senegal, barring Ben White’s early return home.
      Southgate, however, may decide to hand Marcus Rashford a start following his brilliant performance in the win over Wales.
      Foden also impressed, but Bukayo Saka could come back into the side, as could Mason Mount, who dropped to the bench in favour of Jordan Henderson on Tuesday night.
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      Kieran Tripper may also come back into the XI alongside Kyle Walker, but that would most likely see England’s system change from a 4-3-3 to one that favours five at the back.
      Senegal will also have a mostly fit squad butkey man Sadio Mane will be OUT of the game, having been ruled out the tournament with a knee inury.

      How Senegal lined up against Ecuador
      Who will be the star men?
      Southgate will have a selection headache after standout performances from many of his players so far.
      But Harry Maguire has been one of the surprise packages this tournament, being a rock of stability at the back as well as a potential goal threat from set pieces.
      Maguire’s Manchester United team-mate Rashford has also shone, netting three times whilst sitting joint first in the race for the Golden Boot.
      But he will face tough competition for his spot with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden also on great form.
      Ismaila Sarr has seemed to fill the void of Sadio Mane for the Senegalese team, looking like a constant threat up top as well as scoring a cheeky no-look penalty against Ecuador.
      Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly will also be looking to keep out the goals as they hope to advance to the quarter-finals.
      Marcus Rashford scored a brace against WalesCredit: AP
      Rashford has found his form at the right time
      What is the head to head?
      This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
      England will be looking to continue their unbeaten streak against African nations at the World Cup which has seen them win six and draw three.
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      England 2 Senegal 1
      When is England vs Senegal?

      England’s World Cup last-16 clash with Senegal will take place on Sunday, December 4.
      The match will get underway from 7pm UK time.
      England vs Senegal will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
      The stadium holds just under 70,000 fans and played host to England’s 0-0 draw with USA.

      Senegal will be without Mane but have Chelsea’s KoulibalyCredit: Getty
      Captain Koulibaly has made the most tackles for Senegal
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      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Senegal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will get going from 6pm GMT.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, you can watch England vs Senegal for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence.

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      Odds

      England – 8/15
      Draw – 29/10
      Senegal – 13/2
      England to qualify – 1/5
      Senegal to qualify – 10/3

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      Brazil vs South Korea: Stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for last-16 knockout tie at World Cup 2022

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      BRAZIL take on South Korea in the last-16 after Hwang Hee-chan’s goal saw his side pulled off late qualification.South Korea netted a 91st minute winner against Portugal to finish second in Group H and send Uruguay home.
      Brazil qualified for the last-16 after winning their opening two matches in Group GCredit: PA
      South Korea celebrating a historic victory over PortugalCredit: Getty
      Brazil, on the other hand, had a more comfortable route to the last-16 after winning their opening two games, but suffered defeat to Cameroon on the last match of Group G.
      The pair face off in the first stage of the knockout rounds as they look to progress into the quarter finals.
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      When is Brazil vs South Korea?

      Brazil face South Korea in the last-16 on Monday, December 5.
      The match will get underway from 7pm UK time.
      The clash will take place at Stadium 974 in Qatar.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Brazil vs South Korea will be televised live in the UK.
      The clash will be shown on either BBC or ITV, with both available to stream.
      You can stream the action LIVE on either the BBC iPlayer or ITV X app.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, Brazil vs South Korea is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence. More