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      Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CHELSEA take on Dinamo Zagreb in their final Champions League group game of the season. The Blues lost to the Croatian side in what turned out to be Thomas Tuchel’s final game in charge of the club in September.
      Kai Havertz scored the winner in Chelsea’s group game with RB Salzburg last weekCredit: PA
      Since then, however, Chelsea have remained undefeated in Europe, and they’re now top of the group.
      Manager Graham Potter has steered them to big wins over AC Milan and RB Salzburg, while Dinamo flounder at the bottom of the group.
      A win here would secure top spot for Chelsea, who can also take top spot if AC Milan fail to beat Salzburg altogether in the group’s other game.
      But Potter and Co will be desperate to bounce back from their 4-1 loss at his old club Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.

      What time does Chelsea vs Zagreb kick off?

      Chelsea vs Zagreb will take place on Wednesday, November 2.
      The game will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Chelsea vs Zagreb will be held at Stamford Bridge in London.
      Zagreb won the first clash 1-0.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Long term absentees Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana all remain on the sidelines for Chelsea.
      Edouard Mendy could start the game after Kepa Arrizabalaga had to come off in the loss to Brighton with a foot problem.
      Denis Zakaria could finally get a game for the Blues, having not played a minute since joining from Juventus on loan.
      Armando Broja and Carney Chukwuemeka could also get minutes from the off.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 3/10
      Draw – 9/2
      Zagreb – 17/2

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      What does Cymru mean and why could Wales change their name after the World Cup?

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      WALES are participating in only their second-ever World Cup tournament as they face England, USA and Iran in Qatar.Rob Page will be hoping to make history with his side in the Middle East, qualifying for the competition ahead of Ukraine.
      Gareth Bale could be headed to his last World Cup with WalesCredit: Getty
      However, it could be the last tournament where Wales are known by that name.
      Reports believe that the national team are looking to change their name to Cymru after the 2022 World Cup.
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      What does Cymru mean?
      Wales are in talks with the European federations to change the name of their national team to Cymru.
      The word Cymru is pronounced ‘come-ree’ phonetically and literally means ‘the people’ or ‘fellow countrymen’.
      Brennan Johnson will be playing at his first World Cup for Wales, if selectedCredit: Getty
      The Twitter account of the Welsh national team is @Cymru, the term that Welsh speakers recognise their country by.
      Wales’ national language is called ‘Cymraeg’ .
      The language is taught to every child at state school in the country and has been since before the introduction of the Welsh Assembly – later called the Senedd – in 1999.
      Why are the Wales football team changing their name?
      Wales chief Noel Mooney has opened up on the decision to change the name, speaking ahead of their first World Cup since 1958.
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      Mooney said that staff and players at the FAW call the team Cymru – and a natural development would be to re-brand the team.
      Wales’ famous national anthem – Hen wlad fy Nhadau – is sung in Welsh – and ‘Cymru am byth’ has long been a slogan associated with the country’s sporting allegiances.
      He said: “The team should always be called Cymru, that’s what we call it here.
      “Our view at the moment is that domestically we’re clearly called Cymru. That’s what we call our national teams.
      “If you look at our website, how we talk about ourselves, we are very much Cymru.
      “I think 2023 will be a year when we have a good discussion with all the different stakeholders – whether that Governments, our own boards, councils and decision-making bodies, staff, clubs and players.” More

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      Europa League round of 32 draw: Date, TV channel, stream FREE, format and qualified teams

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      TEAMS in the Europa League will soon find out who they face in the round of 32, with those knocked out of the Champions League joining the competition.Sides that finished third in their groups in Europe’s number one competition will drop down to the Europa League and have a chance at a European title.
      Arsenal are through to the knockout round of the Europa LeagueCredit: Rex
      With the round of 32 set to be underway, those who topped their Europa League groups will head straight for the round of 16 and leave the runners up to compete against eight teams from the Champions League group stages.
      And now, we will find out who faces who as there are some potential mouth watering ties.
      When is the Europa League round of 32 draw?
      The Europa League round of 32 will be taking place on Monday, November 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
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      This will be hosted at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
      Where can I watch the Europa League round of 32 draw?
      The draw will be live on UEFA’S official YouTube channel.
      Or as an alternative, the draw will be broadcasted on the UEFA’S official website.
      How does the draw work?
      The draw will feature 16 teams as eight Europa League group stage runners up take on eight third placed sides from the Champions League.
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      So far only Barcelona and Sevilla are confirmed to be third placed finishers and will participate in the Europa League, sure to be two of the favourites for the trophy.
      The eight runners up from the Europa League group stage will be seeded and the eight Champions League sides are unseeded.
      Clubs from the same association are unable to be drawn against each other, avoiding any clashes between teams in the same country.
      Who has qualified so far?
      Barcelona and Sevilla are the only two teams to qualify so far, being confirmed as third placed finishers in their Champions League groups. More

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      Who are the ITV pundits for the World Cup 2022?

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      THE pundits have been announced for ITV’s coverage of the 2022 World Cup.The tournament, which takes place in Qatar, will see some of the best players in world football compete against each other for glory.
      Qatar will host the 2022 World CupCredit: Rex
      Gareth Southgate’s England side will have to get past the likes of France, Brazil, Spain and Germany in their bid to go one step further than last year’s Euro’s.
      And ITV have confirmed a stellar line-up which includes some big names.
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      Who are the ITV pundits?
      Mark Pougatch will be the lead anchor for ITV’s coverage.
      He will be joined by former Arsenal striker and Match of the Day pundit, Ian Wright.
      Ian Wright will be a part of ITV’s 2022 World Cup coverageCredit: Alamy
      Ex-Manchester United player Roy Keane will also be involved. The Irishman famously left his country’s side ahead of the 2002 World Cup following a disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
      He will be alongside Gary Neville who should provide some entertainment following a number of amusing moments as a pundit on Sky Sports.
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      Graeme Souness is also part of the team. The former Liverpool midfielder’s honest analysis of players such as Paul Pogba has made him a regular face on TV.
      Ex-Premier League forward Hal Robson-Kanu should provide some interesting insight. The Welshman scored an iconic goal against Belgium in the Euro 2016 quarter final, taking Wales to the semi-final of the tournament.
      Laura Woods, Seema Jaswal, Joe Cole, Karen Carney, Eniola Aluko, Nigel de Jong and Nadia Nadim will all also feature as part of ITV’s coverage. More

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      Sporting vs Eintracht Frankfurt: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for HUGE Champions League clash

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      IT’S all to play for in the finale of Group D as Tottenham, Sporting, Eintracht Frankfurt and Marseille can all progress to the knockout stages.Spurs sit top of the group on eight points after a controversial 1-1 draw against Sporting last week, with the Portuguese side in second ahead of Frankfurt and Marseille.
      Marcus Edwards celebrating against Tottenham in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      Eintracht Frankfurt celebrate after their match against MarseilleCredit: Reuters
      With Antonio Conte’s side travelling to France, they need just a single point to progress, with Marseille needing a win to qualify.
      Sporting and Frankfurt’s qualification could depend on results elsewhere, with both sides going for the win on Tuesday night.
      When is Sporting vs Eintracht Frankfurt?

      The match will take place on Tuesday, November 1.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Sporting play host to the German side at the Jose Alvalade Stadium which can hold 50,095 spectators.
      In the reverse fixture, Sporting were impressive as they dismantled Frankfurt 3-0.

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      What TV channel is Sporting vs Eintracht on and can I live stream it?

      Sporting vs Eintracht Frankfurt will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 7 in the UK.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      Pedro Gancalves and Ricardo Esgaio are available for the hosts after serving a suspension against Tottenham.
      Daniel Braganca and Luis Neto are set to miss the match through injury as Paulinho and Hidemasa Morita also picked up knocks and will likely miss out.
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      For Frankfurt, Tuta will return after serving a suspension himself against Marseille last week.
      Christopher Lenz will remain out with a hip injury and Makoto Hasebe will not return after a knee problem.
      Ansgar Knauff could return after being bback in training this week and will be hopeful of starting.
      Latest odds

      Sporting to win 11/8
      Draw 12/5
      Eintracht Frankfurt to win 2/1

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      Do Europa League group winners have to play in the round of 32?

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      WITH the Europa League group stage concluding this week, fans will find out who is through to the knockout stages of the competition.While Arsenal and Manchester United are already through, their final positions will be decided on Thursday night as they can still finish second.
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating after scoring against Sheriff Tiraspol in the UEFA Europa LeagueCredit: Getty
      Therefore they have it all to play for going into the final game of the groups as the likes of Barcelona could drop into the competition.
      Topping the groups comes with huge benefits and could make a run to the final simpler.
      Do Europa League group winners have to play in the round of 32?
      The eight group winners do not have to play in the round of 32, and instead will progress automatically to the round of 16.
      This is as the third-placed teams in their Champions League groups will drop into the competition.
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      The eight teams that drop out of the competition will face a Europa League group runner up in the knockout round play-offs, also known as the round of 32.
      These matches will be played in February following the World Cup over the winter months as those involved will be dreaming of making it to the 2022 final in Budapest. More

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      Liverpool vs Napoli: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Champions League Group A match

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      LIVERPOOL will be determined to put another disappointing weekend behind them with a Champions League win over high-flying Napoli on Tuesday.Summerville’s late strike saw Leeds snatch all three points at Anfield in the Reds’ last outing.
      Liverpool lost consecutive Premier League matches to Nottingham Forest and LeedsCredit: Getty
      And as a result, Jurgen Klopp’s men have now lost consecutive matches against two sides that started the day in the relegation zone.
      However, beating Italian giants Napoli would certainly lift the fans’ spirits despite both teams having already qualified for the last-16 stage.
      But it won’t be an easy task as Gli Azzurri come into this game off the back of a 4-0 and remain unbeaten all season.
      When is Liverpool vs Napoli?

      Liverpool are set to entertain Napoli on Tuesday, November 1.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time.
      Anfield in Liverpool will be allocated arena for this Champions League clash and it can host approximately 53,394 spectators.
      Napoli ran riot when the last time these two European giants met in September.

      Liverpool were thrashed by Napoli 4-1 in SeptemberCredit: AFP
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      What TV channel is Napoli vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs Napoli will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
      The build up is expected to get underway from 7:15pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      Jurgen Klopp will once again be forced to continue without key forwards Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz who are out with long-term injuries.
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      Joel Matip and summer signing Arthur Melo also remain out, while Naby Keita is still a doubt due to his thigh problems.
      Elsewhere, Luciano Spalletti has avoided any fresh injury concerns ahead of Napoli’s trip to Anfield.
      However, Amir Rrahmani and Salvatore Sirigu are expected to miss another match as they too struggle with thigh issues.
      Latest odds

      Liverpool to win 3/4
      Draw 16/5
      Napoli to win 31/10

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      Jake Paul net worth 2022 – how much money has he made from boxing career and what is payday for Anderson Silva fight?

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      JAKE PAUL is set to take the boxing world by storm once again TONIGHT with a fight against Anderson Silva. Paul, 5-0 as a fighter, takes on UFC legend Anderson in his toughest test to date yet.
      Anderson Silva will face Jake Paul at the Gila River Arena in ArizonaCredit: AP
      Jake Paul is preparing for a huge fight against Tyron WoodleyCredit: Instagram @brutalbostwick
      The YouTube sensation is the slight betting favourite going into the fight, but 47-year-old Silva poses a genuine threat to Paul’s unblemished record.
      Silva beat former boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last year in an eight-round bout.
      One thing that’s for certain, however, is that Paul stands to make another hefty pay-day.
      What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
      Jake Paul had been making a healthy amount of money before his boxing career took off.
      But now the 25-year-old is established PPV star, Paul is earning boat-loads in the ring too.
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul’s net worth amounts to around £25million.
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      Paul launched his online career back in 2013 which his equally wealthy brother Logan, with the pair making a name for themselves on social media app Vine.
      The pair also have millions of YouTube subscribers and followers in TikTok.
      And then in 2019, Paul had his debut as a boxer, fighter AnEsonGib on a Matchroom USA card, beating the fellow YouTuber in the first round.
      In 2017, Paul started Team 10, his very own digital influencer platform, which acts as a entertainment promotional tool for teenagers.

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      How much is Jake Paul being paid to fight Tyron Woodley?
      Paul is expected to make a lot of cash for his fight with Silva, who also stands to earn big.
      For his fight with Ben Askren, who Paul knocked out in one round last year, Paul’s purse was £500,000 – a huge amount for a fighter so early on in their career.
      Paul would’ve had made more than that once a cut of the pay-per-view revenue came in too, with the fight being broadcasted on Triller.
      Since then, Paul signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Showtime in the U.S., and he now stands to make more for his fights moving forward.
      Paul’s purse for his two fights with Woodley likely came close to £5million, and he’d have taken home a share of the pay-per-view revenue.
      It’s been reported that Paul’s purse, taking into account potential PPV revenue, will be £3.5m, with Silva set to take in around £1m. More