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      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius: UK start time, live stream, TV channel CONFIRMED, undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is making his big boxing return against Robert Helenius this weekend. The Bronze Bomber was last in action back in October 2021, losing in the gripping third and final bout of his trilogy against Tyson Fury.
      Deontay Wilder has been out of the ring for 12 months
      Finn Robert Helenius is in Wilder’s way
      And Wilder says he is going for a FOURTH clash with the Gypsy King after he beats Helenius.
      Wilder told Sky Sports: “I think that there’s definitely a chance of a fourth fight again.
      “Boxing is a business. Many people call it a sport, but it’s not a sport.
      “The heavyweight division is very small. I’m still a big fish in the business, especially here in America. As long as we’re all in the same division and all still currently fighting, why not? It only can lead to that. With all that being said, it’s definitely a possibility.”
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      When is Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius?
      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius will take place on Saturday, October 15.
      Expect the main event at around 4am UK time – this is 11pm ET.
      The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, plays host.
      What TV channel and live stream is Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius on?

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius will be shown live on Fite TV PPV in the UK.
      The event will cost £12.99 and you can live stream it on the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      In the US, the event will be broadcast on FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.

      Deontay Wilder is deep in his training camp
      What is the undercard?
      Caleb Plant takes on Anthony Dirrell in a huge co-main event.
      Plant is a former IBF super-middleweight champion, while Dirrell is a two-time WBC super-middleweight champ.
      Plant was last in the ring last November, in a losing effort to Canelo Alvarez.

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius (12 rounds, heavyweight)
      Caleb Plant vs Anthony Dirrell
      Frank Sanchez vs Carlos Negron
      Gary Antonio Russell vs Emmanuel Rodriguez

      Full undercard to follow…
      Robert Helenius has won 31 out of his 34 fights
      Who is Robert Helenius?
      Robert Helenius is a gigantic 6ft 7in Finnish boxer.
      The 38-year-old’s pro record stands at 31 wins from his 34 fights, with three defeats.
      Helenius heads into this fight on the back of successive wins over Adam Kownacki – the second of which was on the undercard of Fury vs Wilder 3.
      He is known over on these shores for a 2017 loss to Dillian Whyte, and a controversial 2011 win over Derek Chisora.
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      Who is Genoveffa Darone? The wife of Italy star Lorenzo Insigne

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      LORENZO INSIGNE recently left his beloved Napoli and the city of Naples, where he met his beloved wife.Genoveffa Darone does not hog the limelight, allowing for her husband to boss the back pages in Italy, as he did during their Euro 2020 campaign.
      Lorenzo Insigne was key to Italy as they lifted Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Insigne was one of the outstanding performers for Roberto Mancini’s side as they lifted the European Championship at England’s expense.
      We know all about the Italian winger, but who is key to his success behind the scenes?
      Who is Genoveffa Darone and how old is she?
      Genoveffa, often referred to as Jenny as her Instagram suggests, was born on September 24, 1992 to her Italian parents in Frattamaggior.
      She is currently 29-years-old, two years younger than her husband Lorenzo.
      At a young age she is said to have helped her family financially as she took a job working as a saleswoman in a haircare shop but now she is tasked with the responsibility of looking after her family.
      Lorenzo Insigne and his wife Genoveffa Darone
      Genoveffa Darone poses on holidayCredit: jenny__darone/instagram
      When did they get married?
      Meeting her now-husband during a loan spell at Pescara, they began dating.
      The couple dated for just seven months before getting married but there was something unique about their wedding day.
      Tying the knot on December 31, 2012 – the pair opted for a New Years wedding. It remains unclear why they chose this date but there is speculation that it could be due to Lorenzo’s work schedule in Italy.
      They have been married for over 10 years now, with Genoveffa seeing her husband become a Napoli icon in this time before supporting him in his move to Toronto FC this summer.
      Lorenzo Insigne full of emotion celebrating for former club Napoli, where he spent 16 yearsCredit: Reuters
      Does Lorenzo Insigne have any children?
      The pair welcomed their first son on April 4, 2013 and named him Carmine.
      Two years later they added another son, Christian, to their family while Insigne remained at Napoli.
      Sadly, Genoveffa suffered a miscarriage in October 2022 and Lorenzo announced this to the press in the MLS.
      Genoveffa Darone alongside Ciro Immobile’s wife, JessicaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      He said: “It’s well known that I have had to deal with personal problems in the last few weeks, but perhaps not everyone knows the reasons. So let me make it clear, my wife and I have lost a daughter, who will remain in our hearts forever.
      “But we had a big family problem. I find it hard to explain why I don’t feel like it. But we had a big loss together with my wife and it was not easy. We are trying to move forward together as we always have. 
      “We have two other beautiful children, they allow us to be carefree, but our thoughts are always with us. It’s always in our thoughts what happened to us.”
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      Does Genoveffa Darone attend Lorenzo Insigne’s matches?
      Genoveffa often attends Lorenzo’s matches, most notably during Euro 2020.
      She was spotted in the crowd every step of the way as Insigne and Italy lifted the trophy, watching her husband’s matches over Europe.
      Genoveffa Darone in attendance at an Italy clash
      Lorenzo’s wife lived in Naples with him and would be in regular attendance of Napoli’s games with her sons.
      However, it remains unclear as to whether she has attended any matches since his move to Toronto. More

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      Are World Cup groups sorted by goal difference or head-to-head?

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      THE World Cup group stage promises to be an exciting affair this winter in Qatar.England will face Iran, the USMNT and Wales as they look to progress to the knock-out stages of the tournament.
      England will be looking to compete at the latter stages of the World CupCredit: Reuters
      No game will be easy as the Three Lions anticipate a tight group, with Gareth Southgate’s side taking to the biggest stage in November.
      But what will happen if teams finish on the same number of points in their group? We’ve got all the answers for you.
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      England may need to go out to score as many goals as possible during the group stages.
      How are teams that finish level on points sorted in the 2022 World Cup?
      Teams that finish level on points in the World Cup group stage are sorted by the following criteria.

      Points obtained in all group matches
      Goal difference in all group matches
      Number of goals scored in all group matches
      Points obtained in the matches played between the teams level on point
      Goal difference in the matches played between the teams level on points
      Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams level on points
      Fair play points in all group matches

      The fair play point deductions are as follows (only one deduction can be applied to a player in a single match):

      Yellow card: -1 point
      Indirect (second yellow) red card: -3 points
      Direct red card: -4 points
      Yellow card and later a direct red card: -5 points

      These rules were present during the 2018 World Cup in Russia and came into play in Group H.
      Japan and Senegal finished level on points, with the above criteria followed as the two sides were also level on points, goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.
      In this case, it went to the fair play points and Japan progressed with a deduction of -4 in comparison to Senegal’s -6 points.
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      What is the World Cup 2022 song?

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      FOOTBALL fans are preparing to hear the official World Cup song this winter as the tournament in Qatar approaches.Famous World Cup songs from the past include Wavin’ Flag and Waka Waka.
      Stadiums in Qatar are ready for the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Last tournament saw Nicky Jam’s song Live It Up featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi as the official theme for when Russia hosted the tournament.
      With the first ever tournament at the back-end of the year, the Qatar World Cup will also see a new format for the anthem.
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      Rather than the usual one song for the World Cup, the tournament in Qatar will see multiple.
      What is the World Cup 2022 song?
      The World Cup has upped its output, releasing a playlist for fans to enjoy rather than a single tune.
      “As part of FIFA’s revamped music strategy, the multi-song soundtrack will bring passionate fans closer to the spirit of the FIFA World Cup like never before,” the football organisation confirmed.
      Doha has been hit by World Cup feverCredit: Reuters
      FIFA began by releasing the first single, Hayya Hayya (Better Together) as part of the official soundtrack. The song featured Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha.
      Months later, FIFA confirmed a second song for the soundtrack, titled Arhbo which is a slang word for welcome. Latin singer Ozuna and French Congolese rapper Gims are the artists for this song.
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      Atlanta rapper Lil Baby is one of the most notable names on the playlist, coming together with band Tears for Fears to produce The World Is Yours To Take.
      The final song is called Light The Sky, with four of the Arab world’s most notable singers featuring on the track. Balqees, Manal, Norah Fatehi and Rahma Riad released the song along with a music video celebrating female referees at the World Cup for the very first time. More

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      Tottenham vs Everton: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for big Premier League game

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      TOTTENHAM face Frank Lampard’s Everton in their next Premier League match-up on Sunday afternoon. Spurs beat Brighton 1-0 in the league last weekend while the Toffees lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Goodison Park.
      Harry Kane scored in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Brighton last weekendCredit: Reuters
      Everton lost 2-1 to Manchester United last weekend at Goodison ParkCredit: AFP
      Both sides have suffered somewhat inconsistent starts to the season, with Tottenham are looking to finish in the top four.
      Antonio Conte’s side were undefeated in the league until a 3-1 humbling by North London rivals Arsenal two weeks ago.

      What time does Tottenham vs Everton kick off?

      Tottenham’s clash with Everton will take place on Saturday, October 15.
      The game will get underway from 5.30pm UK time.
      Tottenham vs Everton will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Tottenham vs Everton will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Dejan Kulusevski could find his way back into the side, having been in training this week after recovering from a hamstring injury.
      Emerson Royal is suspended after his straight red card against Arsenal two weeks ago, with Matt Doherty set to start.
      Richarlison could start, with the Brazilian still searching for his first Premier League goal.
      Dwight McNeil could come back into Lampard’s XI for Everton.
      But Ben Godfrey, Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson are all still injured.
      Odds

      Tottenham – 40/85
      Draw – 7/2
      Everton – 6/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Is the Europa League group stage decided on goal difference or head-to-head?

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      THE Europa League group stage continues with all eyes on the Thursday-night matches.English sides Arsenal and Manchester United are participating in this year’s tournament which promises to be competitive.
      Arsenal celebrating after scoring against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa LeagueCredit: EPA
      The likes of AS Roma, Lazio, Real Betis, PSV and Monaco are also searching for glory in the European tournament.
      But what happens if teams finish on the same number of points in the group? We’ve got all the answers for you.
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      How are teams that finish level on points sorted in the Europa League?
      The format differs to what Arsenal and Manchester United are used to in the Premier League, where goal difference is used to separate sides which are level on points.
      Teams that finish level on points in the Europa League group stage are sorted by their head-to-head record, with the following criteria.

      Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Away goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in all group matches;
      Goals scored in all group matches;
      Away goals scored in all group matches;
      Wins in all group matches;
      Away wins in all group matches;
      Disciplinary points (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);
      UEFA club coefficient.

      The same format is followed in all UEFA competitions, including the Champions League and Conference League.
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      How many substitutions at the World Cup?

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      SUBSTITUTIONS have been a topic of discussion in the world of football for several years, with the recent introduction of five changes in the Premier League.The league were torn between whether to increase the numbers of changes allowed after the five substitutions rule was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
      Manchester United making five substitutions during the Covid-19 pandemicCredit: Getty
      Going back to three substitutes for a season, the Premier League soon voted to increase the number to allow further changes in matches.
      UEFA have stuck with the role, the Premier League reverted back top it and now FIFA have made their decision for the World Cup.
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      How many substitutions at the World Cup?
      The expansion took place back in 2020 as a temporary rule, being described as an effort to protect both the physical and mental wellbeing of players before being adopted by leagues around the world on a more permanent basis.
      Qatar hosts the 2022 World CupCredit: Reuters
      Coaches such as former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel praised the idea, while criticising the Premier League when they reverted back to a limit of three substitutes.
      And now, FIFA have made the decision to allow up to five changes for the World Cup, as was confirmed in June.
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      This rule allowed another change from FIFA, with teams now allowed to bring squads of up to 26 players each.
      More substitutions will allow managers at the tournament to refresh their teams, which is much needed during the World Cup in the winter, taking place midway through the domestic league seasons. More

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      Liverpool vs Man City: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for massive Premier League match

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      LIVERPOOL take on Manchester City in a huge Premier League clash this weekend at Anfield. The Reds have been in less than stellar form this season and lost their last game 3-2 against Arsenal.
      Erling Haaland has scored 15 goals in the Premier League for Man City this seasonCredit: Getty
      Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an ankle injury in the loss to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      City, on the other hand, look favourites to retain their title once again, though they’re still sitting a place below the Gunners in the league.
      Erling Haaland has taken to English football like a duck to water, bagging a whopping 15 goals in his first nine games.
      Liverpool will need to be at their absolute best if they’re to keep him from adding to his impressive tally.
      But defensively, Jurgen Klopp’s side have failed to impress this season, though they can find some solace in a 7-1 thumping over Rangers in the Champions League to boost their confidence ahead of the game.

      What time does Liverpool vs Man City kick off?

      Liverpool’s clash with Man City is set to take place on Sunday, October 16.
      The game will get underway from 4.30pm UK time.
      Liverpool vs Man City will be held at Anfield.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Liverpool vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Team news
      Liverpool are riddled with injuries and will be without some key players for the clash against City.
      Joel Matip, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Trent Alexander Arnold all joing long-term absentee Luis Diaz on the injury table.
      Andy Robertson could return to action for the Reds, with Darwin Nunez and Robebrto Firmino likely to start together.
      Kyle Walker is still out with a groin problem but John Stones could return.
      Odds

      Liverpool 29/10
      Draw – 29/10
      Man City – 4/5

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More