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      YouTube All Stars: Who is in the squad facing Sidemen FC in charity match?

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      BRACE yourselves social media lovers as the Sidemen’s charity football match is BACK – and some of your favourite celebrities will be participating.Fresh from his two boxing victories in one night, KSI once again joins up with his popular Sidemen group to take on a whole host of YouTube icons this weekend.
      All seven Sidemen members are set to feature in their charity matchCredit: YouTube
      And all seven members will be in action at the sold out blockbuster event – Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, KSI, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
      But who will be representing the YouTube All Stars side this time round?
      Who is in the squad facing Sidemen FC in charity match?
      The official Sidemen Twitter page have been teasing who they will be coming up against in this huge charity match.
      But after weeks of speculation, the YouTube All Stars team has finally been confirmed.
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      Soccer Aid stars Yung Filly and Chunkz are set to be in the squad with TikTok sensation Noah Beck.
      Deji finally secured a boxing victory over YouTuber FouseyCredit: Getty
      And KSI’s little brother Deji is also set to feature fresh from his long-awaited boxing win over Fousey.

      Niko Omilana
      Yung Filly
      Cal The Dragon
      WillNE
      Harry Pinero
      Chris Tyson
      IShowSpeed
      Noah Beck
      Deji
      Theo Baker
      Chunkz
      Jidion
      Castro
      AnEsonGib
      Chandler
      Danny Aarons
      GeorgeNotFound

      When is the Sidemen Charity Match 2022?
      The mouth-watering charity match will be taking place on Saturday, September 24.
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      Coverage is scheduled to get underway from 2pm UK time (9am ET) with a FULL hour of build up beforehand.
      Sidemen FC will be facing YouTube Allstars with the big match kicking off at the traditional 3pm UK time – 10am ET.
      Charlton’s stadium – The Valley – plays host and the match is SOLD OUT and it has a capacity of 27,111. More

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      Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Women live stream FREE: TV channel, kick-off time, team news for North London Derby

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      ARSENAL WOMEN host rivals Tottenham Women in a huge North London Derby on Saturday afternoon.And there will be a Women’s Super League RECORD attendance of 50,000 at the Emirates Stadium.
      A record crowd will be watching on at the Emirates
      The previous record was 38,262 – set in another North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019.
      Gunners head coach Jonas Eidevall said: “It’s been incredible to see the demand for tickets for the North London Derby.
      “You can really feel the excitement around the game at the moment so it’s amazing to see that translate into a record-breaking attendance.
      “Now it’s our job to repay that enthusiasm with a big performance in this crucial clash for our supporters.”
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      When is Arsenal vs Tottenham Women?
      Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Women takes place on Saturday, September 24.
      The match kicks off at 1.30pm.
      Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium plays host, with a WSL record crowd of 50,000.
      What live stream and TV channel is Arsenal vs Tottenham Women on?
      Arsenal Women vs Tottenham Women will be broadcast live on BBC One.
      The match will be live streamed on the BBC iPlayer.
      BBC get their coverage underway from 1.15pm.
      Can I watch Arsenal vs Tottenham Women for FREE?
      Yes you can. BBC is free for those with a valid TV licence.
      What is the team news?
      Eidevall is assessing his Gunners squad following the 2-2 Champions League draw with Ajax in mid-week.
      England heroes Leah Williamson and Beth Mead both played the full 90 minutes.
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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for HUGE heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker face off for their HUGE heavyweight clash in Manchester on Saturday night.The pair were set to battle in the summer but contract talks broke down.
      How the heavyweights compare for this weekend’s bout
      Joe Joyce is unbeaten in his 14 pro fights
      Parker has since signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports, while Joyce is still contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
      But after putting promotional differences cast aside, Joyce and Parker signed on the dotted line.
      Parker hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Derek Chisora last December, while Joyce stopped Christian Hammer last month.
      With both men after world title shots, the stakes don’t get much higher in the heavyweight division.

      When is Joyce vs Parker?

      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker takes place on Saturday, September 24.
      The clash will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points last DecemberCredit: PA
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The price for the event is £19.95.
      You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      And if you want to attend the fight itself at Manchester’s AO Arena, you can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.

      Can I listen to Joyce vs Parker on radio?
      Yes you can. talkSPORT have the exclusive rights for the big fight.
      talkSPORT’s team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
      Coverage on the talkSPORT gets underway from 8pm.
      Who is on Joyce vs Parker undercard?
      Amanda Serrano aims to become the undisputed featherweight world champion when she takes on IBF champ Sarah Mahfoud in what could well steal the show.
      Serrano is coming in off her defeat up at lightweight by Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden in April.

      Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker – vacant WBO interim heavyweight title
      Amanda Serrano vs Sarah Mahfoud – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring featherweight titles
      Michael Magnesi vs Anthony Cacace
      Ekow Essuman vs Samuel Antwi
      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley
      Raven Chapman vs Jorgelina Guanini
      James Heneghan vs Rod Douglas Jnr
      Callum Thompson vs Delmar Thomas
      Amaar Akbar vs Karlo Wallace
      Mark Heffron vs TBC
      Tommy Fletcher vs TBC

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      What has been said?
      Joyce said: “This fight has been a long time in the making.
      “Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2.
      “The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!”
      Parker added: “On Saturday, September 24th, the fans in Manchester will see the very best of me. And Joe Joyce will see exactly why I will become the heavyweight champion of the world again with BOXXER.
      “I am working hard with my trainer Andy Lee, everything is going smoothly and I truly feel great.
      “I have waited patiently to get this fight on and let me tell you now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends right here. He has nowhere to run.” More

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      When is the 2022 World Cup? Date, TV channel, live stream, groups, kick-off times for Qatar showpiece event

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      The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is upon us and England are ready to give it another go at history. This will be the final time we witness a 32-team World Cup before it expands to 48 nations in 2026.
      The Qatar World Cup will be the first-ever winter World CupCredit: Getty
      It will be the first time football’s most prestigious tournament has been held in the winter months, while Premier League fixtures take a backseat.
      When is the World Cup draw and when does the tournament start?

      Group stages for the Qatar World Cup will start on Sunday, November 20.
      This was moved a day earlier than planned in order for Qatar to play in the opening fixture.
      Second-round fixtures will be played between December 3 and 6.
      The quarter-finals take place on December 9 and 10.
      Semi-finals are set for December 13 and 14.
      The final of this year’s World Cup will be on December 18, just one week before Christmas.

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      World Cup 2022 draw and schedule?
      Group A
      Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
      Group B
      England, Iran, USA, Wales
      Group C
      Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
      Group D
      France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
      Group E
      Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
      Group F
      Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
      Group G
      Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
      Group H
      Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea

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

      ALL World Cup games will be shown live on ITV or on the BBC this winter in the UK.
      You can live stream games from either the ITV Hub or the BBC iPlayer, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The World Cup is FREE to watch, so long as you have a TV licence.

      World Cup 2022 fixtures
      Group stage – all kick-off times in UK
      Sunday, November 20Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (7pm)Monday, November 21Group B: England vs Iran (1pm)Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (4pm)Group B: USA vs Wales (7pm)Tuesday, November 22Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (10am)Group D: Denmark vs Tunisia (1pm)Group C: Mexico vs Poland (4pm)Group D: France vs Australia (7pm)Wednesday, November 23Group F: Morocco vs Croatia (10am)Group E: Germany vs Japan (1pm)Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica (4pm)Group F: Belgium vs Canada (7pm)Thursday, November 24Group G: Switzerland vs Cameroon (10am)Group H: Uruguay vs South Korea (1pm)Group H: Portugal vs Ghana (4pm)Group G: Brazil vs Serbia (7pm)Friday, November 25Group B: Wales vs Iran (10am)Group A: Qatar vs Senegal (1pm)Group A: Netherlands vs Ecuador (4pm)Group B: England vs USA (7pm)Saturday, November 26Group C: Tunisia vs Australia (10am)Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (1pm)Group D: France vs Denmark (4pm)Group C: Argentina vs Mexico (7pm)Sunday, November 27Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica (10am)Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (1pm)Group F: Croatia vs Canada (4pm)Group E: Spain vs Germany (7pm)Monday, November 28Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia (10am)Group G: South Korea vs Ghana (1pm)Group H: Brazil vs Switzerland (4pm)Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay (7pm)Tuesday, November 29Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar (3pm)Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal (3pm)Group B: Wales vs England (7pm)Group B: Iran vs USA (7pm)Wednesday, November 30Group D: Australia vs Denmark (3pm)Group D: Tunisia vs France (3pm)Group C: Poland vs Argentina (7pm)Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (7pm)Thursday, December 1Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (3pm)Group F: Canada vs Morocco (3pm)Group E: Costa Rica vs Germany (7pm)Group E: Japan vs Spain (7pm)Friday, December 2Group G: South Korea vs Portugal (3pm)Group G: Ghana vs Uruguay (3pm)Group H: Serbia vs Switzerland (7pm)Group H: Cameroon vs Brazil (7pm)
      Harry Kane applauds England supportersCredit: Getty
      Round of 16
      Saturday, December 349 – Winners of Group A vs. Runners-up of Group B (3pm)50 – Winners of Group C vs. Runners-up of Group D (7pm)Sunday, December 452 – Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C (3pm)51 – Winners of Group B vs. Runners-up of Group A (7pm)Monday, December 553 – Winners of Group E vs. Runners-up of Group F (3pm)54 – Winners of Group G vs. Runners-up of Group H (7pm)Tuesday, December 655 – Winners of Group F vs. Runners-up of Group E (3pm)56 – Winners of Group H vs. Runners-up of Group G (7pm)
      Quarter-finals
      Friday, December 958 – Winners of 53 vs. Winners of 54 (3pm)57 – Winners of 49 vs. Winners of 50 (3pm)Saturday, December 1060 – Winners of 55 vs. Winners of 56 (3pm)59 – Winners of 51 vs. Winners of 52 (7pm)
      Paul Pogba inspired France to World Cup glory in RussiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Semi-finals
      Tuesday, December 1361 – Winners of 57 vs. Winners of 58 (7pm)Wednesday, December 1462 – Winners of 59 vs. Winners of 60 (7pm)Saturday, December 1763 – Third place play-off (3pm)
      Final
      Sunday, December 1864 – The World Cup final (3pm) More

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      How many kids does Tristan Thompson have?

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      TRISTAN Thompson’s successful pro-basketball career has not stopped him from starting his own team of kids.Due to the NBA star’s co-parenting relationships with Khloe Kardashian and Maralee Nichols, people are curious to know about Tristan’s total number of kids.
      Tristan Thompson’s romances and children make him the subject of many headlinesCredit: Refer to Caption
      How many children does Tristan Thompson have?
      Prince
      From 2014 to 2016, Tristan Thompson was in a relationship with Jordan Craig.
      On December 12, 2016, Jordan and Tristan welcomed their first child together, a son named Prince.
      Months before Prince Thompson’s birth, the Cleveland Cavaliers player and Khloe Kardashian confirmed that they began dating in October of that year.
      True
      On December 20, 2017, Khloe revealed she was expecting her first child with Tristan.
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      That Wednesday, the reality star shared on Instagram: “My greatest dream realized! We are having a baby!
      “I had been waiting and wondering but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient.”
      On April 12, 2018, the then-couple’s daughter True Thompson was born.
      While True is Khloe’s first child, she is the basketball star’s second.
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      Theo
      On December 1, 2021, Maralee Nichols gave birth to Tristan’s third child, a son named Theo Thompson.
      Through court documents, the two shared that they had a fling at some point around Tristan’s birthday in March of that year.
      On January 3, 2022, the Boston Celtics player told his Instagram followers: “Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols.
      “I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son.
      Tristan has three sons and one daughter, he shares two kids with KhloeCredit: Instagram
      “I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.”
      Regarding Theo’s birth and the coinciding timeline of his on-and-off relationship with Khloe, the athlete added: “Khloe, you don’t deserve this. You don’t deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you.
      “You don’t deserve the way I have done you over the years. My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you.
      “I have the utmost respect and love for you. Regardless of what you may think. Again, I am so incredibly sorry.”
      Khloe’s first son
      On July 13, 2022, it was announced that Tristan and Khloe are expecting their second child together.
      The pair conceived the child in November 2021, a month before the revelation of his fling with Maralee that resulted in Theo’s birth in December.
      The co-parents disclosed to their fans on Twitter: “We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November.
      “Khloe is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing.
      “We’d like to ask for your kindness and privacy so that Khloe can focus on her family.”
      On Friday, August 5, Tristan and Khloe welcomed their first son together.
      Although Khloe’s son is her second child overall, the occasion officially made Tristan a four-time father. More

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      When is the Ballon d’Or 2022? Date, live stream and confirmed nominees for huge award ceremony

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      EVERY professional footballer dreams of adding a Ballon d’Or to their trophy cabinet – and the 2022 winner will be announced in less than a months time.Argentinian legend Lionel Messi edged Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski to secure the prestigious award last year.
      Lionel Messi secured his seventh Ballon d’Or in 2021Credit: Reuters
      But the Paris Saint-Germain magician failed to make the shortlist this time round courtesy of an underwhelming debut season in France.
      And so did Brazilian superstar Neymar who wasn’t afraid to hit out at his critics.
      However, there are still a whole host of names in the 30-man list worthy of being crowned with such an honourable prize.
      SunSport has everything you need to know about the Ballon d’Or 2022.
      When is the Ballon d’Or award ceremony?
      The 66th edition of the Ballon d’Or is set to take place on Monday, October 17.
      And an official start time will be confirmed nearer the date.
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      Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France is the allocated arena for this intriguing event and it can host 2,010 spectators.
      There will be a slight twist as the winner will be chosen based on performances over a season as opposed to a calendar year.
      How can I watch the Ballon d’Or award ceremony?
      Viewers in the UK can stream the entire action live via the Eurosport website or the Eurosport app.
      However, fans can globally watch the award ceremony on French outlet L’Equipe’s YouTube channel or L’Equipe’s website.
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      Who are the Ballon d’Or nominees?
      The nominees were revealed by France Football on Friday, August 12 2022.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema have all been shortlisted.
      Karim Benzema’s is favourite to clinch the Ballon d’Or 2022Credit: Getty
      But Lionel Messi failed to make the 30-man cut for the first time in over a decade.

      Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool
      Karim Benzema – Real Madrid
      Joao Cancelo – Manchester City
      Casemiro – Manchester United (formerly Real Madrid)
      Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
      Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United
      Kevin de Bruyne – Manchester City
      Luis Diaz – Liverpool (formerly Porto)
      Fabinho – Liverpool
      Phil Foden – Manchester City
      Erling Haaland – Manchester City (formerly Borussia Dortmund)
      Sebastien Haller – Borussia Dortmund (formerly Ajax)
      Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur
      Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich
      Rafael Leao – AC Milan
      Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona (formerly Bayern Munich)
      Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City
      Mike Maignan – AC Milan
      Sadio Mane – Bayern Munich (formerly Liverpool)
      Kylian Mbappe – Paris Saint-Germain
      Luka Modric – Real Madrid
      Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig
      Darwin Nunez – Liverpool (formerly Benfica)
      Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid (formerly Chelsea)
      Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
      Bernardo Silva – Manchester City
      Son Heung-min – Tottenham Hotspur
      Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool
      Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid
      Dusan Vlahovic – Juventus (formerly Fiorentina)

      Who has won the most Ballon d’0r awards?
      Lionel Messi has been crowned with the prestigious award on SEVEN occasions which makes him the current record holder.
      The Argentinian icon is two ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo who has been stuck on five since 2017.
      Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018Credit: EPA
      Luka Modric is the only other player currently still playing to have secured the Ballon d’Or. More

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      Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Date, live stream FREE, TV channel and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group C clash

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      POLAND have Saudi Arabia lined up for their second Group C clash – and they’ll be hoping Robert Lewandowski can deliver the goods.Lewandowski, 34, could be representing his country at the World Cup for the last time.
      Robert Lewandowski could be playing at his last World Cup for PolandCredit: Getty
      Saudi Arabia finished top of their group in the World Cup qualifiersCredit: AFP
      And having got life at Barcelona off to a sensational start, the Polish captain will be hoping he can guide his side deep into football’s biggest cup competition.
      But navigating through the early stages won’t be easy as Copa America champions Argentina and North American giants Mexico make up the rest of Group C.
      Also, Saudi Arabia are no pushovers as they finished top of their World Cup qualifying charts.
      What time does Poland vs Saudi Arabia kick off?

      Poland go toe-to-toe with Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
      Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this Group C tie and it can host approximately 45,350 fans.
      Saudi Arabia have lost four out of four fixtures against Poland and three of them came in 1994.

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      What TV channel is Poland vs Saudi Arabia on and can it be live streamed?

      Poland vs Saudi Arabia 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.
      The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch Poland vs Saudi Arabia for FREE?
      Yes, Poland’s Group C tie with Saudi Arabia is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Argentina vs Mexico: Date, live stream FREE, TV channel and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group C tie

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      REIGNING Copa America champions Argentina are scheduled for a mouth-watering clash with Mexico in their second Group C game.The South American giants finally ended their 28-year wait to lift the prestigious trophy in the summer of 2021 at the expense of Brazil.
      Argentina finally secured another Copa America trophyCredit: Reuters
      Mexico qualified for the World Cup for a 15th consecutive timeCredit: AFP
      And Argentina followed that up with a comfortable 3-0 win in the CONMEEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions final over Italy.
      However, Lionel Messi and co will be eager to land the World Cup – a trophy which has eluded them since 1986.
      But first, the Argentines will have to navigate their way past Mexico who haven’t failed to qualify for the knock-out rounds in over 44 years.
      What time does Argentina vs Mexico kick off?

      Argentina’s intriguing encounter against Mexico will take place on Saturday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusali, Qatar is the allocated arena for this match and it can hold a staggering 80,000 spectators.
      Mexico have failed to score in their last three games against Argentina with the last match in 2019 ending 4-0.

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      What TV channel is Argentina vs Mexico on and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina vs Mexico 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.
      The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch Argentina vs Mexico for FREE?
      Yes, Argentina’s Group C clash against Mexico is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More