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      Club World Cup 2025: Fixtures, groups and FREE live stream info for new-look tournament featuring Chelsea and Man City

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      THE Club World Cup will get underway in the United States NEXT WEEK.Some of the sport’s biggest names are set to feature, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe all due to be involved with their respective clubs.The new-look Club World Cup will feature some of the biggest stars in world footballCredit: AFPChelsea and Manchester City are the only English teams competing in the blockbuster new-look 32-team tournament.Trent Alexander-Arnold will make his Real Madrid debut during the competition after Los Blancos paid Liverpool a £10million fee to complete his switch from Merseyside to Spain early.The Club World Cup promises to be a thriller and not one you will want to miss.SunSport brings you all the details you need on the blockbuster summer tournament.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Club World Cup 2025?The Club World Cup 2025 will begin on Sunday, June 15, in the UK and Saturday, June 14, in the US.The tournament will run until Sunday, July 13.It is being held across 12 different cities and stadiums in the United States.The whole tournament will be broadcast by DAZN in the UK and US.Matches can be watched on DAZN TV or via the website/app.In the UK, Channel 5 will also air select games on terrestrial TV.Club World Cup 2025 prize moneyOne of the main reasons why so many giant clubs are taking part in the Club World Cup is due to the mammoth prize pot.The winning side will earn up to $125million/£97m, which is close to what the Premier League (£176m) and Champions League (£135m) payout to their winners.Prize money of a colossal £774m ($1bn) will be shared between the 32 clubs, with a £406m ($525m) participation fee shared based on sporting and commercial criteria, and £368m ($475m) shared based on sporting performance.Most read in FootballFifa is not keeping any revenue made from the huge tournament and it expects to share another £200m ($250m) with clubs as solidarity payments.Club World Cup 2025 prize money breakdownHere is a full breakdown of what each club could earn from every round:*Note: prize money accumulates as a club progressesGroup stage (three matches) $2m/£1.4m win or $1m/£746k drawRound of 16 + $7.5m/£5.5mQuarter-final + $13.125m/£9.7mSemi-final + $21.0m/£15.6mFinalist + $30m/£22.3mWinner + $40m/£29.8mClub World Cup 2025 groupsGroup A: Palmeiras (Brz), Porto (Por), Al Ahly (Egy), Inter Miami (USA)Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (Fra), Atletico Madrid (Esp), Botafogo (Brz), Seattle Sounders (USA)Group C: Bayern Munich (Ger), Benfica (Por), Boca Juniors (Arg), Auckland City (Nzl)Group D: Flamengo (Brz), Chelsea (Eng), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tun), Los Angeles FC (USA)Group E: River Plate (Arg), Inter Milan (Ita), CF Monterrey (Mex), Urawa Red Diamonds (Jpn)Group F: Fluminense (Brz), Borussia Dortmund (Ger), Ulsan HD (Kor), Mamelodi Sundowns (Rsa)Group G: Manchester City (Eng), Juventus (Ita), Wydad AC (Mor), Al Ain (UAE)Group H: Real Madrid (Esp), FC Salzburg (Aut), Al Hilal (Rsa), CF Pachuca (Mex)Club World Cup 2025 fixturesAll times BST/ETSunday, June 15Group A: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 1am/8pm Sat 14thGroup C: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: PSG vs Atletico Madrid – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup A: Palmeiras vs Porto – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 16Group B: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders – Lumen Field, kick off 3am/10pm Sun 15Group D: Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup C: Boca Juniors vs Benfica – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmTuesday, June 17Group D: Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 16Group F: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmWednesday, June 18Group E: Monterrey vs Inter Milan – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 17Group G: Man City vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: CF Pachuca vs FC Salzburg – TQL Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 19Group G: Al Ain vs Juventus – Audi Field, kick off 2am/9pm Wed 18Group A: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup A: Inter Miami vs Porto – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: PSG vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmFriday, June 20Group C: Benfica vs Auckland City – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup D: Flamengo vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup D:  Los Angeles FC vs Esperance de Tunis – GEODIS Park, kick off 10pm/5pmSaturday June 21Group C: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sat 20Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Bosurissa Dortmund – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup F: Fluminense vs Ulsan HD – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: River Plate vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmSunday, June 22Group G: Juventus vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs CF Pachuca – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: FC Salzburg vs Al Hilal – Audi Field, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 23Group G: Man City vs Al Ain – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sun 22Group B: Seattle Sounders vs PSG – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmTuesday, June 24Group A: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group A: Porto vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group C: Auckland City vs Boca Juniors – GEODIS Park, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup C: Benfica vs Bayern Munich – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, June 25Group D:  Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group D: Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD – TQL Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs River Plate – Lumen Field, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 26Group G: Juventus vs Man City – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup G: Wydad AC vs Al Ain – Audi Field, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup H: Al Hilal vs CF Pachuca – GEODIS Park, kick off 1am/8pm Wed 25Friday, June 27Group H: FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Thur 26Round of 16Saturday, June 28Match 49: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 50: Group C winners vs Group D runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSunday, June 29Match 51: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 52: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmMonday, June 30Match 53: Group E winners vs Group F runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmTuesday, June 31Match 54: Group G winners vs Group H runners-up – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 30Tuesday, July 1Match 55: Group H winners vs Group G runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 2Match 56: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 1Quarter-finalsFriday, July 4Match 57: Winner match 53 vs Winner match 54 – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmSaturday, July 5Match 58: Winner match 49 vs Winner match 50 – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Fri 4Match 59: Winner match 51 vs Winner match 52 – Mercedes-Benz, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 60: Winner match 55 vs Winner match 56 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSemi-finalsTuesday, July 8Match 61: Winner match 57 vs Winner match 58 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 9Match 62: Winner match 59 vs Winner match 60 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmClub World Cup FinalSunday, July 13Match 63: Winner match 61 vs Winner match 62 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmHow to watch Club World Cup 2025 FREEAll 63 Club World Cup matches will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN this summer.Every game from the huge tournament will be free to watch on the platform across the globe.Read More on The SunYou will need to sign up for DAZN to access the live streams of the matches, but you are not required to purchase a subscription.Channel 5 will broadcast 23 of 63 matches from the Club World Cup on terrestrial TV in the UK. 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      Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni: Date, fight time, undercard, TV channel and live stream for huge homecoming bout

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      FABIO WARDLEY is preparing for a huge homecoming bout THIS WEEKEND!The lifelong Ipswich Town fan will take to the ring at Portman Road as he faces Justis Huni on Saturday night.Fabio Wardley will return to the ring for the first time since his brutal knockout win over Frazer ClarkeCredit: GettyBoxing – Justis Huni v Kevin Lerena – Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 8, 2024 Justis Huni in action against Kevin Lerena REUTERS/Andrew CouldridgeA win for Wardley would see him move into pole position for a shot at the WBA heavyweight title.The unbeaten Brit was due to fight Jarrell Miller, but the American was forced to pull out of the bout due to a shoulder injury.In stepped Huni, on roughly six weeks’ notice, who is looking to cause a huge upset on Wardley’s homecoming.Wardley goes into the fight as the big favourite, but Australian Huni, 26, is not expected to be a pushover.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe is unbeaten, with a record of 12 wins and seven KOs, although he hasn’t fought much outside of Australia.Dillian Whyte is chief support for the event – but the Body Snatcher does not yet have an opponent booked.There will also be lots of eyes on Lewis Richardson, who makes his pro debut against Dmitri Protkunas.Richardson won a middleweight bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.Most read in BoxingWhen is Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will take place on Saturday, June 7.The event will take place in front of tens of thousands of fans at the home of Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road.The card is set to get underway at 7pm BST.The main event is scheduled for approximately 10pm BST.Are tickets still available for Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Tickets for Wardley vs Huni are still available on secondary sites such as StubHub.At the time of writing, the cheapest ticket is priced at £55.*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.What TV channel is Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni on and can it be live streamed?Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will be broadcast live on DAZN.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, is also available, and you can cancel at any time with 30 days’ notice.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the event to keep up with all the latest on the card.Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni undercardHere are all the bouts taking place at Portman Road.Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni – for the interim WBA heavyweight titleDillian Whyte vs TBAPierce O’Leary vs Liam Dillon – for the EEU uropean super-lightweight titleNelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte – for the WBO European heavyweight titleMike Perez vs Steven Ward Sam Gilley vs Gideon OnyenaniUmar Khan vs Moises GarciaBilly Adams vs Alexander MoralesLewis Richardson vs Dimitri ProtkunasLillie Winch vs Katerina DvorakovaJack Williams vs Fernando ValdezWhat’s been said?Wardley said he is facing the wrath of his partner – who is due just a week after the fight.He said: “This is a slightly tense topic. My missus wasn’t the happiest with this fight date.”She is due a week later but it is Portman Road. It’s not just any fight, it’s the one at Portman Road. She said, ‘Yeah I know but…’”They say the chances are that the first one comes late but who knows.”On fighting at Portman Road, he added: “Of course it comes with pressure. But pressure is a privilege. Being here is a privilege.”Being able to fight here is a privilege and I think I have proven throughout my career that I do well under pressure.”I like it. When the lights are bright, when the occasion is big, it’s when you get the best from me.Huni told Sporting News: “I want to go over there and make them never forget my name.“Fighting over there in his hometown, I feel like there’s no pressure on me, all the pressure’s on him.Read More on The Sun“He has to come and perform for his people. “At the end of the day, I don’t know anyone there and a lot of them might not even know me. They’ll know after, that’s it.” More

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      Soccer Aid 2025: How to buy tickets for huge charity match at Old Trafford

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      SOCCER AID is fast approaching with the iconic charity match returning to Old Trafford NEXT WEEK.Some of the biggest names from the world of sport will play alongside many of the most recognisable faces in showbiz.Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will be involved in Soccer Aid this yearCredit: UNICEF/Soccer Aid ProductionsLast year, England stopped the rot and beat World XI for the first time in six years.Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and boxing legend Tyson Fury will team up and take charge of the Three Lions as they look to match their rivals’ total of seven Soccer Aid wins.Wazza will also pull on his boots and come out of retirement at his former home.Fan favourites Jill Scott, Tom Grennan and Sir Mo Farah will feature once again as Joe Hart, Leonardo Bonucci and Steph Houghton are among the stars making their debuts in the iconic charity match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is Soccer Aid 2025?Soccer Aid 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 15.The match will kick off at 7.30pm BST.Old Trafford will host.Are Soccer Aid 2025 tickets still available?Soccer Aid 2025 tickets are still available for fans to purchase on SeeTickets.Tickets start at £10.50 for concessions and the cheapest adult ticket is £21 for Category 5 seating.Prices then go up £10.50, depending on the category you select, with Category 4 set at £31.50, £42 for Category 3, £52.50 for Category 2 and £63 for Category 1.Most read in FootballPremium seats are also available for £94.50. How to watch Soccer Aid 2025Can’t make it in person? Fear not, Soccer Aid will be broadcast live on ITV1.You can live stream all the action via the ITVX app/website.Alternatively, SunSport will be running a live blog of Soccer Aid. More

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      Why are Inter wearing black armbands in the Champions League final?

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      INTER take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League TONIGHT.Simone Inzaghi’s side will be looking to lift the famous trophy aloft for the first time since 2010.Inter Milan take on PSG in the Champions League final tonightCredit: Spada/LaPresse via APThey beat one of the tournament favourites, Barcelona, in a thrilling 7-6 clash, that needed extra-time at the San Siro.They also KO’d Bayern in the quarters.PSG knocked out Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal on their way to Munich. Inter will be looking to add a fourth Champions League to their impressive trophy collection, almost 61 years since their first triumph in 1964.Read more Champions LeagueThe side will have a little extra on their kit tonight, wearing black armbands for the HUGE Champions League final, and SunSport can share why.Champions League final 24-25 LIVEWhy are Inter wearing black armbands in the Champions League final?Inter will be wearing black armbands to pay tribute to their former president, Ernesto Pellegrini, who died ahead of the Champions League final.A statement from Inter on X read: “President Ernesto Pellegrini has left us. “For eleven years he led Inter with wisdom, honor and determination, leaving an indelible mark on the history of our ClubMost read in Champions League”FC Internazionale Milano and all the Nerazzurri people rally around his family.”The Milan native owned the Serie A side from 1984 to 1995, overseeing a record-breaking Scudetto, the Supercoppa Italiana and two Uefa Cup titles.Inter Milan will wear black armbands in tribute to former owner Ernesto Pellegrini, who passed away just hours before the finalCredit: GettyWhat TV channel will the Champions League final 2025 be on and can it be live streamed? More

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      Is the Champions League final 2025 free to watch on YouTube?

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      THE Champions League final will take place in Munich TONIGHT!PSG and Inter will go head-to-head for the ultimate prize in club football.The Champions League final will be hosted in MunichCredit: ReutersLuis Enrique and his young side are looking to claim the iconic Champions League trophy for the first time in the Parisians’ history.While Inter are out to win the elite European competition for a fourth time as they head into the final looking to go one better than in 2023, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester City in Istanbul.SunSport brings you all the information on how you can watch this year’s blockbuster Champions League final and if it’s available on YouTube.Champions League final 24-25 LIVEIs the Champions League final 2025 free to watch on YouTube?Previously, the Champions League final was available to watch for free on BT Sport’s official YouTube channel.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEBut since the broadcaster rebranded to TNT Sports in July 2023, the showpiece match has been aired for free on a different platform.Last year’s clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund marked the first time the Champions League final was streamed on discovery+ instead of YouTube.TNT Sports opted to shift coverage to discovery+ to encourage more fans to sign up to the platform.This year’s Champions League final between PSG and Inter will once again be available to watch for free on the discovery+ app/website.Most read in Champions LeagueYou must make an account to access the stream, but you do not need to purchase a TNT subscription.The broadcaster also made the Europa League final and the Conference League final free to watch on discovery+. More

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      Why has the Allianz Arena been renamed for the Champions League final?

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      INTER take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena TONIGHT!PSG are looking to capture the Champions League for the first time in their history.Inter Milan will look to win the Champions League for the fourth time in their historyCredit: Spada/LaPresse via APPSG will be looking to win the Champions League for the first timeCredit: Loic Baratoux/ZUMA Press WireBayern Munich’s Allianz Arena will go by a different name tonightCredit: Daniela Porcelli / SPPFor Inter, they are aiming for a fourth title in their history, and a first title since their win over Bayern Munich in 2010.History is on PSG’s side, with every final in Munich crowning a new champion, as Nottingham Forest, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea all won the competition for the first time there.However, Munich’s famous Allianz Arena will have a different name tonight, as one Uefa regulation prohibits their current name.SunSport can reveal why the Allianz Arena will have a different name tonight.Read more Champions LeagueChampions League final 24-25 LIVEWhy has the Allianz Arena been renamed for the Champions League final?Bayern Munich’s home ground – the Allianz Arena – will have a temporary new name for the 2025 Champions League final.Their ground will be renamed the ‘Munich Football Arena’ for the HUGE clash between Inter and PSG.This is because of Uefa regulations, which state the home club must provide a “clean stadium” for fixtures.This means there must be no branding or sponsor in the name of the stadium during the Uefa competitions. Most read in Champions LeagueThe regulation has also seen Arsenal have to rename the Emirates whilst in the Champions League.What TV channel will the Champions League final 2025 be on and can it be live streamed? More

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      When is the Super Cup 2025? Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and teams for thrilling showpiece in Udine

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      EUROPA LEAGUE champions Tottenham are all set to take on the winners of this season’s Champions League final in a scintillating Super Cup clash – and the date has been revealed!Brenan Johnson’s scrappy goal ended Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought at the expense of a woeful Manchester United.Ange Postecoglou led Tottenham to a huge Europa League trophy winCredit: AFPAnd it was a result that has potentially saved Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou from getting sacked as Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League table.Life could get even better for Postecoglou too as his Spurs side have the chance to lift more silverware when they play in the Super Cup.But they’ll have to beat the winners of French champions PSG and Italian icons Inter Milan, who are set to contest in a thrilling Champions League final.When is the Super Cup 2025?The 2025 Super Cup will take place on Wednesday, August 13.It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST – 9pm local time.Stadio Fruili in Udine, Italy is the chosen venue for this huge match and it can host approximately 25,132 fans.Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 in the 2024 Super Cup clash.Read more on Super CupWhat TV channel is the Super Cup 2025 on and can it be live streamed?Details of how to watch the Super Cup is yet to be announced.However, it is likely to be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports.Should this be the case, fans will be able to stream the action on discovery+Previous Super Cup winners1973: Ajax 6-1 AC Milan (0-1, 6-0)1975: Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 Bayern München (1-0, 2-0)1976: Anderlecht 5-3 Bayern München (1-2, 4-1)1977: Liverpool 7-1 Hamburg (1-1, 6-0)1978: Anderlecht 4-3 Liverpool (3-1,1-2)1979: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Barcelona (1-0, 1-1)1980: Valencia 2-2 Nottingham Forest (1-2, 1-0 Valencia won on away goals)1982: Aston Villa 3-1 Barcelona (0-1, 3-0aet)1983: Aberdeen 2-0 Hamburg (0-0, 2-0)1984: Juventus 2-0 Liverpool1986: Steaua București 1-0 Dynamo Kyiv1987: Porto 2-0 Ajax (1-0, 1-0)1988: Mechelen 3-1 PSV Eindhoven (3-0, 0-1)1989: AC Milan 2-1 Barcelona (1-1, 1-0)1990: AC Milan 3-1 Sampdoria (1-1, 2-0)1991: Manchester United 1-0 Crvena zvezda1992: Barcelona 3-2 Werder Bremen (1-1, 2-1)1993: Parma 2-1 AC Milan (0-1, 2-0aet)1994: AC Milan 2-0 Arsenal (0-0, 2-0)1995: Ajax 5-1 Zaragoza (1-1, 4-0)1996: Juventus 9-2 Paris Saint-Germain (6-1, 3-1)1997: Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund (2-0, 1-1)1998: Chelsea 1-0 Real Madrid1999: Lazio 1-0 Manchester United2000: Galatasaray 2-1 Real Madrid (aet, golden goal)2001: Liverpool 3-2 Bayern München2002: Real Madrid 3-1 Feyenoord2003: AC Milan 1-0 Porto2004: Valencia 2-1 Porto2005: Liverpool 3-1 CSKA Moskva (aet)2006: Sevilla 3-0 Barcelona2007: AC Milan 3-1 Sevilla2008: Zenit 2-1 Manchester United2009: Barcelona 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk (aet)2010: Atlético de Madrid 2-0 Internazionale2011: Barcelona 2-0 Porto2012: Atlético de Madrid 4-1 Chelsea2013: Bayern München 2-2 Chelsea (aet, 5-4 pens)2014: Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla2015: Barcelona 5-4 Sevilla (aet)2016: Real Madrid 3-2 Sevilla (aet)2017: Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester United2018: Atlético de Madrid 4-2 Real Madrid (aet)2019: Liverpool 2-2 Chelsea (aet, 5-4 pens)2020: Bayern München 2-1 Sevilla (aet)2021: Chelsea 1-1 Villarreal (aet, 6-5 pens)2022: Real Madrid 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt2023: Manchester City 1-1 Sevilla (5-4 pens)2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta More

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      Why has Mary Earps retired from the England national team?

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      MARY EARPS shocked the footballing world after announcing her retirement from the England national team.Lionesses legend Earps, 32, was the goalkeeper for England’s Euro triumph in 2022 and the World Cup final in 2023, in which she pulled off a stunning penalty save.Mary Earps was England’s Euro-winning goalkeeper in 2022Credit: PAAnd Earps saved a penalty in the World Cup final a year afterCredit: AFPThe former Manchester United ace was crowned a two-time Fifa Women’s Best Goalkeeper, and also BBC Sport Personality of the Year in 2023.But just five weeks before the start of the 2025 Euros, 53-cap star Marps announced her retirement with immediate effect.Why has Mary Earps retired from international football?Mary Earps was in a battle with Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton for the No1 spot in boss Sarina Wiegman’s starting XI for the upcoming Euros in Switzerland.Hampton was picked in England’s last three Nations League matches – against Spain and the double header against Belgium.And according to The Telegraph, Earps quit in a meeting after being told she was now back-up to Hampton.Earps said in her announcement: “I have taken the difficult decision to retire internationally. It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge, represent my country and play alongside such an incredible group of players.”I’ve spent a long time making this decision and it’s not one I’ve made lightly.”For me, ultimately this is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive.Most read in Football”Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I’m rooting for the girls to do it again this summer.”While in a cryptic Instagram post, Earps added: “My journey has never been the simplest, and so in true Mary fashion, this isn’t a simple goodbye – right before a major tournament.England stars celebrate historic Euro 2022 victory in dressing room after beating Germany 2-1“Nonetheless, I know this is the right decision.”There are so many dimensions to this decision, the details of which aren’t important right now, but what it boils down to is: it’s now the right moment for me to step aside.“This is a new era and a new England team, and I’m looking forward to watching them this summer. In the end, all you have is all you are – your character.”And I know that whilst this won’t make sense to some who are reading this, you can trust that I would not be doing this unless I thought it was absolutely the right thing to do, as much as it hurts.”Sarina Wiegman was questioned about Earps’ retirementCredit: GettyThe announcement sparked a furious response from Lionesses coach Wiegman.The Dutch coach said: “I had hoped that Mary would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed.”Mary has been clear on her reasons why she has made the decision and it is something we need to accept.“Mary has made a huge contribution to not only the team, but the whole of English football.Read More on The Sun“We will cherish those memories and of course give Mary the tributes she deserves after the summer.”But for now the focus needs to be on the upcoming Uefa Women’s Nations League fixtures and the Euros.” More