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      Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo: Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for clash in Korea

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      MANNY PACQUIAO returns to the ring as he faces Korean YouTuber DK Yoo before the end of the year.Pacman will be looking forward to what should be a fairly simple affair in the exhibition match against DK Yoo.
      A hologram version of Manny Pacquiao faced off against DK YooCredit: Getty
      His opponent, a martial artist, has a clean record and is yet to make his boxing debut.
      He will do this stepping into the ring against one of the most dangerous men to grace the sport.
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      When is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo?
      The fight is set to take place on Saturday, December 10 in Korea, Sunday, December 11 UK Time.
      The event will be live from Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang, South Korea.
      30,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance on the night and the bout is expected to last a maximum of six rounds.
      The event will take place just under a month after Pacquiao’s previous rival Floyd Mayweather has an exhibition of his own, against YouTuber Deji.
      DK Yoo has over 600,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: Getty
      What live stream is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo on?
      Pacquiao vs DK Yoo has currently only been revealed to be shown on FITE.tv for now.
      The price to watch is advertised as $19.99, the equivalent of £17.90.
      It remains to be seen as to which British broadcaster will pick up the bout.
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      So far, there is no confirmed undercard for the event.
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      What has been said?
      Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Pacquiao said: “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and excited for the exhibition.
      “The fight is real. We will try to knock each other out. That’s why we need to work hard.”
      Posting on Instagram, DK Yoo opened up on his game plan stating: “I’ll win with the jab against Pacquiao.” More

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      Who is Man United footballer Maya Le Tissier and is she related to former England striker Matt?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED signed Maya Le Tissier earlier this year and she has been impressive since making the move.Just four months after her arrival, Le Tissier had netted two goals and appears to be on the verge of an England call-up.
      Matt Le Tissier is a Southampton legend and played for EnglandCredit: Getty
      This will no doubt see her stock rise as Le Tissier may once again become a household name.
      The United star shares the same surname as former England star Matt Le Tissier, and everyone is asking if they are related.
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      Who is Maya Le Tissier?
      Born in Guernsey, Le Tissier came through the youth ranks at local side St. Martins A.C.
      The interesting thing about her younger days in football is that Le Tissier played for the boy’s team in her youth career due to there being no women teams on the island.
      She also featured for the U16 men’s team for Guernsey before being called up to England’s women’s youth level.
      Maya Le Tissier in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
      At club level, she joined Brighton and Hove Albion’s youth academy in 2018, where she progressed to become a starter for the Seagulls before being named as Brighton Women’s Young Player of the Season in both her campaigns on the coast.
      This earned her a three-year contract with Manchester United, who triggered a release clause.
      She is yet to appear for England’s first team but has featured six times for the U23 side.
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      Is Maya Le Tissier related to Matt Le Tissier?
      With the emergence of the 20-year-old on the back of impressive performances for the Red Devils, there has been one question on everyone’s mind.
      Matt Le Tissier, Southampton’s second top scorer of all time, was also born in Guernsey.
      However, this is a mere coincidence as there is no relation between the pair, despite impressive footballing abilities and several similarities. More

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      What is Merky FC? Stormzy, Man Utd and Fulham all involved

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      STORMZY is one of the most popular rap artist to come out of the United Kingdom – but he has decided to venture into the footballing world.The musical mogul has announced that he will be launching Merky FC in the nearby future.
      Stormzy spoke on Sky Sports after Manchester United’s win against LiverpoolCredit: FOOTBALL DAILY
      And Stormzy will be partnered by the likes of Manchester United, Fulham and Adidas to help support the movement.
      Find out more about Merky FC below…
      What is Merky FC?
      Merky FC is a programme committed to enhancing and protecting diverse representation in the football industry.
      It’s main purpose is to tackle the racial inequalities in football by addressing the lack of diversity off the pitch and providing access to a host of multi-year paid professional placements and opportunities.
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      The campaign’s launch has been driven by the fact that English clubs are failing to meet six out of eight pledged targets on the Football Leadership Diversity Code.
      Stormzy has revealed that the project will commence in January 2023 with a number of partners agreeing to support the cause.
      Stormzy will be partnering alongside Adidas and others to launch Merky FC
      Who are the revealed Merky FC partners?
      There will be ten partners who will work alongside Stormzy to launch Merky FC.

      Merky
      Adidas
      Manchester United
      Fulham
      Team
      Versus
      Goal
      Lad Bible
      KSS
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      What has Stormzy said?
      Stormzy addressed the fact that only 6.7% of senior roles in the game is being taken by people who are black or mixed heritage.
      The rap icon said: “The statistics are shocking. I think it’s down to visibility a lot. Even growing up we didn’t see any black managers, black people on our screens in the media.
      “So I think when Ian Wright comes along, Thierry Henry comes along, we know we can kick ball – we’ve always known we can kick ball – but in terms of the roles and the other positions in the industry we don’t see our representation, and representation is important.
      “When you can’t see it, it’s not always easy to believe it.
      “If you can see that representation on the pitch with all the players, then it should at least be backed up by people in positions of power, positions of influence outside of being an actual footballer.
      “Hopefully with what we’re doing we can drive a change.” More

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      Spain vs Germany: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for HUGE 2022 World Cup Group E clash

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      GRAB your popcorn football lovers as Spain are scheduled to take on Germany in the standout tie of Group E.And both European giants are on a mission to right their wrongs from what happened at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
      Spain were kicked out of the 2018 World Cup by the hosts RussiaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Germany failed to make it out of the group stages in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      A penalty shoot-out saw Spain go crashing out of the competition at the hands of the hosts despite being in control for most of the tie.
      However, Germany’s bags were packed even earlier as they failed to make it out of the group stages by finishing rock bottom.
      But the personnel has changed on both sides since then which includes the managers.
      What time does Spain vs Germany kick off?

      Spain’s mouth-watering fixture against Germany takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      Germany got annihilated 6-0 when the European giants last met in a Nations League game back in 2020.

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      What TV channel is Spain vs Germany on and can it be live streamed?

      Spain vs Germany will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Spain vs Germany for FREE?
      Good news, you can! Spain vs Germany is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Croatia vs Canada: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F match

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      RUSSIA World Cup finalist Croatia will be entertaining Canada in the second round of Group F fixtures.The Croatian’s are aware of what it takes to go deep into football’s biggest cup competition as they made it to the final in 2018.
      France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Canada’s convincing 4-0 win over Jamaica sealed their first World Cup spot in 36 yearsCredit: Reuters
      And head coach Zlatko Dalic will be hoping that his side can go one better this time as France outfoxed them to the trophy.
      But first, Vatreni have to navigate their way past a Canadian side who pipped North American giants Mexico to the top spot in their qualifying group.
      However, this is Les Rouges’ first World Cup campaign since 1986 where they failed to secure a single point in the group stages.
      What time does Croatia vs Canada kick off?

      Croatia’s Group F encounter with Canada takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
      Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 45,416 fans.
      History will be made as this is set to be the first ever match between these two sides.

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      What TV channel is Croatia vs Canada on and can it be live streamed?

      Croatia vs Canada will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Croatia vs Canada for FREE?
      Good news, you can! Croatia vs Canada is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Japan vs Costa Rica: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group E match

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      GROUP E’s second round of World Cup fixtures involve a mouth-watering encounter between Japan and Costa Rica in Ar-Rayyan.The Japanese are no strangers to football’s biggest cup competition as they have qualified for the last seven consecutive tournaments.
      Japan’s celebrations were wild after securing a Qatar 2022 World Cup spotCredit: AFP
      Heung-min Son’s late free-kick forced Costa Rica to share the spoils with JapanCredit: Reuters
      But sealing their spot for Qatar may have been the most difficult yet as two last-gasp goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma in Australia got the job done.
      And now, Hajime Moriyasu’s men face a tough task of collecting three points from Costa Rica who have experience of winning on this ground before.
      However, Los Ticos suffered heartbreak against the last East Asian opponent they came up against courtesy of a wonder strike from Tottenham Hotspur ace Son Heung-min.
      What time does Japan vs Costa Rica kick off?

      Japan are scheduled to encounter Costa Rica on Sunday, November 27.
      It is expected to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
      Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar is the designated venue for this match and it can host up to 44,760 fans.
      Costa Rica have failed to beat Japan on all five occasions these two sides have met each other.

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      What TV channel is Japan vs Costa Rica on and can it be live streamed?

      Japan vs Costa Rica will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
      ITV hub is available to download on your preferred mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Japan vs Costa Rica for FREE?
      Yes. Japan’s Group E fixture against Costa Rica is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23: Who is currently leading the race?

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      THERE’S only one thing forwards dream about other than securing a Champions League medal for their club – and that’s to be the top goalscorer.Well, Karim Benzema did both last season as the Frenchman’s 15 goals secured the golden boot as well as contributed to Real Madrid’s 14th triumph in club football’s top-tier competition.
      Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to secure their 14th Champions League triumphCredit: The Times
      However, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner has failed to register a single goal throughout the entire group stage.
      And instead, it’s his French compatriot who leads the race after the group stages, alongside one of England’s most prolific forwards in recent years.
      Who scored this week in the Champions League?
      Kylian Mbappe’s sublime opener against Italian giants Juventus saw him end the group stages in top spot.
      However, tied with the French international is Mohamed Salah who grabbed a late goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Napoli.
      Erling Haaland was unable to add to his tally as Pep Guardiola decided to rest him.
      And Barcelona being eliminated out of the competition means that Robert Lewandowski will not be challenging for the top scorers award this season.
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      Champions League top scorers 2022/23
      As of Thursday, November 3
      Kylian Mbappe (PSG) – 7
      Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 7
      Erling Haaland (Man City) – 5
      Mehdi Taremi (Porto) – 5
      Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 5
      Lionel Messi (PSG) – 4
      Leroy Sane (Bayern) – 4
      Jude Bellingham (Dortmund) – 4
      Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli) – 4
      Giovanni Simeone (Napoli) – 4
      Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) – 4
      Noah Okafor (Salzburg) – 3
      Mykhaylo Mudryk (Shakhtar) – 3
      Sadio Mane (Bayern) – 3
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      Who has previously won the Champions League top scorer award?
      Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way for the amount of top scorer awards won having clinched it SEVEN times, while Lionel Messi is close behind with six.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have 13 top scorer awards between themCredit: AFP or licensors

      2021/22: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 15
      2020/21: Erling Haaland (Dortmund) – 10
      2019/20: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern) – 15
      2018/19: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2017/18: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 15
      2016/17: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2015/16: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 16
      2014/15: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Neymar (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 10
      2013/14: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 17
      2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 12
      2011/12: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 14
      2010/11: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 12
      2009/10: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 8
      2008/09: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 9
      2007/08: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 8
      2006/07: Kaká (AC Milan) – 10
      2005/06: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 9
      2004/05: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 8
      2003/04: Fernando Morientes (Monaco) – 9
      2002/03: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 12
      2001/02: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 10
      2000/01: Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 7
      1999/2000: Mário Jardel (Porto), Rivaldo (Barcelona), Raúl González (Real Madrid) – 10
      1998/99: Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv), Dwight Yorke (Manchester United) – 8
      1997/98: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) – 10
      1996/97: Milinko Pantić (Atlético Madrid) – 5
      1995/96: Jari Litmanen (Ajax) – 9
      1994/95: George Weah (Paris Saint-Germain) – 7
      1993/94: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 5
      1992/93: Franck Sauzée (Marseille) – 5

      What did Karim Benzema win for being Champions League top goalscorer?
      French forward Karim Benzema’s 15 goals contributed to Real Madrid winning the Champions League last season.
      Benzema won UEFA Men’s Player of the Year while Ancelotti secured best coachCredit: EPA
      And it also was a big factor in him being named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
      After collecting his award, Benzema said: I’m really happy,
      “It’s the first time I’ve won this trophy but for me the most important thing is to win trophies with the team.
      “Mr Ancelotti is the best coach in the world; he gets it right with every player, he gives us confidence and he tells you what to do before every match.” More

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      Belgium vs Morocco: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F clash

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      BELGIUM will be expected to collect three points in their Group F clash against Morocco – but it could prove to be tricky.The Moroccan’s comfortably topped their World Cup qualifying group by winning EVERY single match.
      Morocco ran riot in their World Cup qualifying group stagesCredit: Rex
      Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a 3-1 win over England in the third place play-offCredit: AP:Associated Press
      And they officially sealed their spot by pummelling DR Congo 5-2 on aggregate in the CAF third round.
      However, the Red Devils’ hunger to make it further than the third place play-off this time could spur them on to collect all three points.
      But Morocco came out on top the last time these sides met way back in 2008.
      What time does Belgium vs Morocco kick off?

      Belgium’s Group F clash with Morocco takes place on Sunday, November 27.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
      Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 40,000 fans.
      Morocco embarrassed Belgium by four goals to one when the two teams last played.

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      What TV channel is Belgium vs Morocco on and can it be live streamed?

      Belgium vs Morocco will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
      BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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      Can I watch Belgium vs Morocco for FREE?
      Yes. The Group F encounter between Belgium and Morocco is available to watch for FREE so long as you have a valid TV license. More