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      Why do Iran fans bring vuvuzelas to games?

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      IRAN will be looking to shock the world during the World Cup in Qatar as they face England, Wales and the USMNT in the group stages.England are one of the favourites for the tournament and will be looking to top the group, with Wales and the USMNT most likely to be the two to battle it out for second place.
      Iran are hoping to make it out of their World Cup groupCredit: AFP
      While not many will give them a chance of progressing but the Iranian hopeful will be dreaming of a place in the knockout rounds.
      And they will be with their team in Qatar, supporting them as much as they can with their vuvuzelas.
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      Why do Iran fans bring vuvuzelas to games?
      Appearing at six World Cups, with 2022 included, Iran have made three consecutive tournaments now.
      It was the previous tournament where Iran made headlines, and it was not their performance on the pitch that was getting attention.
      South Africa introduced the vuvuzela in 2010Credit: AFP
      Facing Morocco in Russia, the Iranian fans brought out their vuvuzelas and showed support for their team, which clearly worked as they netted a last minute equaliser.
      Spectators were left confused by the use of the instrument, which debuted at the 2010 World Cup, where South Africa introduced the phenomenon.
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      After this, vuvuzelas were banned from stadiums in England but there was a sense of nostalgia in 2018 as Iran adopted the instrument within their fanbase to make a ruckus in St Petersburg.
      Eight years since the vuvuzela debuted at the World Cup, Iran kept up the tradition and their fans use the instrument to support their team and distract the opposition. More

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      Who is Arsenal and Monza defender Pablo Mari’s wife Veronica Chacon?

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      ARSENAL defender Pablo Mari is currently on loan at Serie A side Monza.Having joined the Gunners from Flamengo back in 2020, Mari has spent time away from the club in recent years as loan spells in Italy saw him play for Udinese before Monza.
      Pablo Mari, Veronica Chacon and their son Pablo JrCredit: INSTAGRAM@PABLOMV5
      The Spaniard has been sent to hospital in recent days following a stabbing in a Milan shopping centre.
      Mari has revealed that he feels lucky to be alive after being stabbed in the back when he was out shopping with his wife, Veronica Chacon, and son, Pablo Jr.
      Who is Pablo Mari’s wife Veronica Chacon?
      Chacon is a social media influencer and model, with over 21,000 followers on Instagram.
      The pair met in Tarragona in Spain, Chacon’s home town, when the defender played for Gimnastic in the third level of Spanish football.
      Mari’s wife has been a strong supporter of his career, moving to Brazil with the Spaniard when he joined Flamengo and the pair have since lived in London and Italy.
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      Are Pablo Mari and Veronica Chacon married and do they have children?
      The pair tied the knot in June 2022, nearly seven years since they began dating.
      Mari proposed to his wife in 2019 but had to wait over two years for the wedding due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      Mari’s wife gave birth to their first and only son, Pablo Jr, in February of 2018 and decided to name him after his father.
      The family currently live in Milan where Mari was sent to hospital after being stabbed but is on course to make a full recovery as Monza’s CEO revealed. More

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      Man Utd vs West Ham: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host West Ham in Premier League action on Sunday, with the Red Devils looking to break into the top four.Erik ten Hag’s side currently sit a point behind Chelsea and Newcastle and will be hoping that results elsewhere also go in their favour if they are to move into the Champions League spots.
      Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Man Utd after being dropped against Chelsea the weekend priorCredit: AFP
      Manuel Lanzini secured West Ham’s place in the Europa Conference League knockoutsCredit: Getty
      Coming off the back of a 3-0 win over Sheriff in the Europa League, Ten Hag will be hoping to keep up momentum.
      West Ham also go into the clash after winning in Europe, with a 1-0 victory over Sikeborg courtesy of a Manuel Lanzini penalty.
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      When is Man Utd vs West Ham?

      West Ham travel to Manchester on Sunday, October 30.
      The match is scheduled to kick-off at 4:15pm UK time.
      Old Trafford is the venue, one of footballs most iconic stadiums, and can hold 74,310 spectators.

      What TV channel is Man Utd vs West Ham on and can I live stream it?

      The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
      The coverage will begin from 3pm, over an hour before kick-off.
      Sky Sports customers can also stream the match via the Sky Go app.

      What is the team news?
      Raphael Varane will miss the match and is expected to be out until late next month, throwing his World Cup participation into doubt.
      Anthony Martial could feature for the Red Devils after returning to training this week along with the likes of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is back available after scoring against Sheriff just days since being dropped from the squad to face Chelsea.
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      West Ham are likely to be without up to five of their stars, with Jarrod Bowen the latest to pick up an injury.
      Maxwel Cornet is ruled out of the clash after a setback in his recovery from a calf injury while David Moyes has confirmed that Lucas Paqueta and Craig Dawson face a race against time to be involved.
      Summer signing Nayef Aguerd may not be risked despite making his competitive debut on Thursday and looking confident after an injury early into his Hammers career.
      Odds
      Man Utd to win 7/10
      Draw 3/1
      West Ham to win 4/1
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva: Date, UK start time, live stream, PPV price, undercard for HUGE boxing clash this weekend

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      YOUTUBE star Jake Paul is returning to the ring for a mouth-watering clash against MMA legend Anderson Silva. The Problem Child was due to fight rival Tommy Fury in August but plans fell through after an issue with the Brit’s US visa.
      How the fighters compare for the big bout
      Jake Paul will face Anderson Silva in his sixth professional bout
      A bout with Hasim Rahman Jr was also set up, but that also fell through due to a problem making weight on the heavyweight fighter’s side.
      Now 47-year-old Silva will step up to plate, in what is a massive step-up for Paul, who knocked out Tyron Woodley last December.
      Silva has been in the boxing ring before, beating former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last year, before knocking out UFC veteran Tito Ortiz a few months later.
      And now the Brazilian will get one of the biggest paydays of his career to face Paul, who has yet to lose in the squared circle.

      When is Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva?

      Paul’s big clash with Silva will take place on Saturday, October 29.
      The bout will be held at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, US.
      Ring-walks will commence from around 4am UK time on Sunday, October 30 in the UK.

      How can I live stream Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva?

      Paul vs Silva will be available to watch in the UK on Fite TV PPV.
      The event will cost £17.99 to purchase.
      You can live stream the action from the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      In the US, Paul vs Silva will be available to watch on Showtime PPV.

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      Former UFC star Uriah Hall takes on ex-NFL ace Le’Veon Bell as chief support on the undercard.
      Bell is coming into the bout off the back of a huge KO win over Adrian Peterson in an exhibition in September, and will now have his pro boxing debut.

      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva (Cruiserweight) 
      Uriah Hall vs Le’Veon Bell (Cruiserweight)
      Ashton Sylve vs Braulio Rodriguez (Super-featherweight) 
      Chris Avila vs Mikhail Varshavski (Cruiserweight)
      Danny Barrios vs Edgar Ortiz Jr (Super bantamweight)
      Adrian Rodriguez vs Dominique Griffin (Super bantamweight) 
      Antonio Nieves vs Alexandro Santiago (Bantamweight)

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      What has been said?
      “Anderson Silva is the nicest guy in the world and we love him,” Paul said at the press conference.
      “If my opponent is a d***head, I’m going to treat him like a d***head and beat his f ass and I think people have seen that side of me.
      “But I respect this man. I’m still going to knock him out but respectfully knock him out.”
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      Silva said: “Listen, everything is possible. Jake and [his] brother are training hard [to become] boxers. [They] try to [show] respect for the community. The kids have good potential and the people need to respect that.”
      “I don’t feel pressure any more because everything I do in this sport and MMA I do with my heart.
      “I think now is the next step for me. I try to enjoy my life, and when people think that’s too much pressure because I need to prove that I represent the MMA Community – no, I represent myself and represent my fans.” More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing WHITE shorts tonight against PSV in the Europa League?

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      ARSENAL take on PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League tonight in what should be an entertaining clash. But all week there has been chatter over what shorts the Gunners are going to wear for the game.
      Credit: @ArsenalMatchday Twitter
      Arsenal have released three kits ahead of the new season, so you’d be wise in thinking that there are numerous options on the table for the North London side.
      But with PSV’s home kit a mix of red, white and black, the Gunners have had to come up with something a little bit different.
      They will be wearing WHITE shorts with their black away kit.

      Why are Arsenal wearing white shorts against PSV?
      PSV’s home shirt is red and white striped, while their shorts are black.
      Arsenal, for obvious reasons, can’t wear their home kit, but their away kit is all black, leaving the two sides with matching shorts.
      The away side also have a third kit, which is pink and navy, but from a supporter’s point of view in the stadium, PSV’s white and red could look very similar to pink.
      It was originally reported, then, that Arsenal would wear grey shorts tonight.
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      But it’s now been confirmed that they will wear their black away jersey, white ‘one-off’ shorts and black socks.
      Arsenal beat PSV last week at the Emirates and they can secure top spot in their group this week with a win.
      Arteta’s side have already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition.
      PSV sit in second place in the group with 7 points, five behind Arsenal, but three ahead of third-place Bodo/Glimt, with Zurich last on zero points. More

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      Leicester vs Man City: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY travel to Leicester to face the Foxes on Saturday in Premier League action.The two sides are at opposite ends of the table, with Leicester knowing that they could finish the day rock bottom of the Premier League.
      Leicester City celebrate after opening the scoring against WolvesCredit: Mike Jones/News Images
      Manchester City celebrate after opening the scoring against BrightonCredit: Reuters
      City, on the other hand, could go top until Arsenal play the following day.
      The Citizens will be keen to put in a good performance to keep the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side going into their clash.
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      When is Leicester vs Man City?

      Leicester City host Pep Guardiola’s side on Saturday, October 29.
      The match is scheduled to start at 12:30pm UK time.
      The King Power Stadium will host the game and can hold up to 32,312 spectators.

      What TV channel is Leicester vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage will begin from 12pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscriptions holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

      What is the team news?
      Wilfried Ndidi has handed Leicester a boost after returning to training this week, with Jonny Evans also expected back before Satuday.
      Ryan Bertrand and Ricardo Pereira remain sidelined with long-term injuries, however.
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      For the visitors, Joao Cancelo was unable to play the whole match against Borussia Dortmund in midweek, along with Erling Haaland as the pair are doubfun.
      Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are both doubts but that aside, Guardiola has a fit squad.
      Latest odds

      Leicester to win 9/1
      Draw 5/1
      Man City to win 2/7

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

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      Who is Jill Scott’s fiancée Shelly Unitt?

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      JILL Scott is best known for her successful football career.She has risen to fame showing off her sporting talent, but who is her fiancée Shelly Unitt?
      The couple own a coffee shop togetherCredit: Instagram
      Who is Shelly Unitt?
      Shelly is best known for being the sister of former England player Rachel Unitt.
      She is also engaged to footballer Jill Scott.
      Shelly is used to travelling around to watch her sister and fiancée’s matches.
      She said that when she and Jill went on holiday together after the 2019 World Cup, she was shocked by the positive public response.
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      The Chronicle reported she said: “Everyone was recognising her, and she had a lot of time for everyone. They were telling her she’d played well, that everyone was getting together in their family homes and making time to watch these games.”
      Meanwhile, Jill is best known for being one of England’s most decorated football players.
      She is one of the select few Lionesses to have surpassed 150 caps and after featuring at no fewer than nine major tournaments she got a winners’ medal as part of the team who won EURO 2022 on home soil.
      Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m), Jill is nicknamed “Crouchy” after male international footballer Peter Crouch.
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      Jill was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to women’s football.
      When did Jill Scott and Shelly Unitt get engaged?
      Shelly and Jill got engaged back in March 2020.
      “The best coffee so far @shellyunitt,” she captioned an Instagram photo announcing the engagement.
      The pair have since kept their wedding plans under wraps.
      In December 2020, Jill told her followers: “No engagement party as planned but hoping for an even bigger one next year! Feeling very grateful for our 4th Christmas together here’s to many more @shellyunitt.”
      The couple also own a coffee shop in Manchester together.
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      Do Jill Scott and Shelly Unitt have any children?
      Jill and Shelly do not yet have any children.
      However, Jill often shares photos of her niece and nephew on her Instagram page. More

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      Brighton vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Graham Potter’s AMEX return

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      GRAHAM POTTER will return to Brighton for the first time since he departed the club to join Chelsea earlier this season.The Seagulls are winless under Potter’s replacement Roberto De Zerbi in the Premier League, with the Italian sure to be keen on a victory over his predecessor.
      Graham Potter and Marc Cucurella will face their former club Brighton this weekendCredit: PA
      Mateo Kovacic scored against RB Salzburg as Chelsea qualified from their Champions League group in midweekCredit: Rex
      Potter, on the other hand, is unbeaten since his arrival at Stamford Bridge and will be looking to build on Chelsea’s good form after securing qualification from the group stages in the Champions League.
      It remains to be seen as to what sort of reception the Englishman will receive upon his return to Brighton, but the match promises to be an entertaining affair.
      When is Brighton vs Chelsea?

      Brighton and Hove Albion host Chelsea on Saturday, October 29.
      The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      The American Express Community Stadium in Brighton will host the clash and can hold up to 31,800 fans.

      Chelsea beat RB Salzburg to qualify from their group in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
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      What TV channel is Brighton vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to it being a 3pm kick-off in the Premier League.

      What is the team news?
      Joel Veltman and Adam Lallana face a race against time to return to action for the Seagulls as Kaoru Mitoma remains a doubt.
      Levi Colwill will be unable to feature as a loan player from Chelsea, with Billy Gilmour potentially making an appearance against his former club.
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      Chelsea will be without longer-term absentees N’Golo Kante, Reece James and Wesley Fofana for the trip to Brighton.
      Kalidou Koulibaly is also a doubt after missing Chelsea’s victory in Salzburg in midweek after sustaining a knee injury, with Mateo Kovacic forced off injured in the fixture also.
      Latest Odds

      Brighton to win 19/10
      Draw 23/10
      Chelsea to win 6/4

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