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      When is the 2023 Champions League final and where is it being held?

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      NO trophy in European club football is bigger than the Champions League – and hosting the final has become a badge of honour for most cities.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced UEFA chiefs to strip St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena of earning the rights to host it last season.
      Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2023 Champions League finalCredit: Getty
      Resulting in the mantle being passed on to Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
      But when is the Champions League final and where is it being held?
      When is the 2023 Champions League final?
      The final of club football’s top-tier European tournament will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
      However, the group stages of the Champions League get underway on Tuesday, September 14, 2022.
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      This will be the 68th season of the competition and the 31st since it was renamed from the European Cup to the UEFA Champions League.
      Real Madrid secured their record-breaking 14th triumph in the 2022 final courtesy of Vinicius Jr’ 59th-minute strike against Liverpool.
      Pre-match build-up and the kick-off times will be confirmed closer to the date.
      Where is the 2023 Champions League final being held?
      Istanbul, Turkiye has won the rights to host the 2023 Champions League final.
      Liverpool incredibly beat AC Milan in the last final held at Ataturk Olympic StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association
      The huge fixture will be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium and it boasts a seated capacity of approximately 75,000 supporters.
      One of the most iconic Champions League finals was played at this stadium which saw Liverpool pull off a sensational comeback against AC Milan before beating them on penalties.
      Ataturk Olympic Stadium opened in 2002 and was built to support Turkey’s bid to stage the 2008 Olympic Games but it lost out to Beijing National Stadium in China.
      However, the Turkey national team uses Ataturk Olympic Stadium as their home venue.
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      What do the 2023 Champions League winners get?
      Winners of the final will be granted a guaranteed place in the 2023/2024 Champions League competition.
      A chance to win the Club World Cup against other teams across the globe.
      And they will take on the winners of the Europa League for a chance to secure the UEFA Super Cup just before the new season gets underway.
      Real Madrid won the Champions League last season after beating LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Who has won the Champions League the most?
      Real Madrid – 14
      AC Milan – 7
      Liverpool – 6
      Bayern Munich – 6
      Barcelona – 5
      Ajax – 4
      Manchester United and Inter Milan – 3
      Benfica, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Porto – 2 More

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      Is Brighton vs Leeds on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League game

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      LEEDS make the long trip down to Brighton as they look to continue their excellent start to the Premier League season.The Whites thumped Chelsea 3-0 last weekend, following a home win over Wolves and a draw at Southampton.
      Leandro Trossard netted as Brighton won 2-0 at West HamCredit: Getty
      Brenden Aaronson scored as Leeds routed Chelsea 3-0 at Elland RoadCredit: Getty
      Brighton have also impressed however, as they picked up surprise away wins over Man Utd and West Ham, leaving them level with Leeds on seven points.
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      What time does Brighton vs Leeds kick off?

      Brighton take on Leeds on Saturday, August 27.
      The match kicks off at 3pm UK time.
      It takes place at the Amex Stadium.
      Last time the sides met, Pascal Struijk netted a last minute equaliser as Leeds earned a 1-1 draw at Elland Road in May.

      What TV channel is Brighton vs Leeds on and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, Brighton vs Leeds is not on UK television due to the 3pm blackout.
      However US viewers can watch and live stream on FuboTV.

      Team news
      Jeremy Sarmiento is likely to need at least another week to recover from a knee injury for Brighton.
      Jakub Moder meanwhile is expected to be out until the new year.
      Stuart Dallas is out for the new year for Leeds with a thigh injury.
      Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford may have a chance of featuring as they step up recoveries from injuries while Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are expected to need a little longer.
      Latest odds
      Brighton 20/23
      Draw 14/5
      Leeds 31/10
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Wednesday, August 24
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      KSI fight – date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, PPV price, undercard for Swarmz and Luis Pineda fights

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      KSI makes his big boxing return this weekend…and he fights TWICE in one night.The YouTuber’s original opponent Alex Wassabi had to pull out because of an injury sustained in his training camp, and he now faces rapper Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in a double bill main event.
      KSI is having two fights in one night
      KSI is making his HUGE boxing comeback
      Wassabi wrote on Instagram: “With all these rumours going around, there’s only two things that are true.
      “I’ve recently suffered a serious injury and I will be back very soon.
      “You don’t play with concussions. New fight date announcement on the way.”
      So KSI will face BOTH Swarmz and Pineda instead, and that’s despite Jake Paul’s calls for HIM to be chosen as the Brit’s next opponent.
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      When is KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?

      KSI’s fights with Swarmz and Pineda will go ahead on Saturday, August 27.
      KSI opens up his own show to fight Swarmz at 7.10pm, and then closes it against Pineda at around 10pm BST.
      Pineda has a pro record of 2 wins and 5 losses. 
      The fight will be held at the O2 Arena in London.

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

      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      The fight will cost £11.99 to watch, on top of your £7.99-a-month subscription.
      You can live stream the event from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      KSI vs Swarmz

      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?
      Originally KSI was announced to fight pro boxer Ivan Nikolov as his boxing opponent in the secondary main event.
      But Nikolov has since been pulled from the card and replaced by Pineda.
      This is because Nikolov, 43, has been seen to have neo-Nazi tattoos, causing fan fury.
      A “white power” tattoo is seen on his stomach and on his left forearm, Nikolov has a tattoo of the words “Blood & Honour”.
      That is the name of a neo-Nazi skinhead group formed in England in the 1980s.
      Also in between the words is a triskele symbol, a three-pointed swastika which was the logo for the group.
      Nikolov also has a Schutzstaffel logo on his right arm, which was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, who pledged an oath of loyalty to Germany’s ex-dictator Adolf Hitler.
      His neo-Nazi tattoos were pointed out by one of his previous opponents, Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, who slammed the boxer after winning their fight in April.
      Dos Santos said: “When I saw his tattoos, some of them racist in nature, I wanted to hurt him.”
      KSI, 28, responded to the allegations on his YouTube channel and confirmed Nikolov was replaced due to his tattoos.
      He said: “He’s a white supremacist
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcaraz Pineda.”
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      What has been said?
      “Just wanna say that at the end of the day, the one of the main goals of this first fight was to get rid of ring rust,” KSI said after the announcement.
      “I wanted to prove to myself that I’m a better boxer than I’ve portrayed in the past. If you wanna see, fine.
      “If not, fine. I’m still doing it anyway. There are still many good fights on this card that I’m excited to see.
      “We are the only YouTube boxing event happening this summer.
      “We’ve had many things try to disrupt this event but still we stand. This is a long term play, and I’ll happily take a small L now for a big W later.”
      Jake Paul, however, has had a few things to say about the fight.
      “KSI vs Swampz… Dod’t they have music together?” he wrote on Twitter.
      “He’s fighting someone who has never fought before and that is his friend…
      “This fight should for free.” More

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      Is Brentford vs Everton on TV? live stream, team news and kick-off time for Premier League match-up

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      EVERTON will be desperate to secure their first three points of the season against West London outfit Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is under serious pressure having witnessed his side fail to record a single victory in the league this campaign.
      Everton have lost two out of their three opening Premier League gamesCredit: Reuters
      Aleksandr Mitrovic’s stoppage time goal saw Fulham beat Brentford last weekendCredit: Reuters
      Which includes two loses – an opening day defeat to the Blues and a disappointing result against Aston Villa.
      However, Toffees fans were given something to cheer about having watched their side progress to the third round of the EFL Cup.
      And Brentford’s most recent Premier League outing ended with a crushing blow courtesy of London rivals Fulham so they could be a bit nervy heading into this one.
      What time does Brentford vs Everton kick off?

      Brentford will roll out the red carpet for Everton on Saturday, August 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Gtech Community Stadium in West London is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host around 17,250 fans.
      The Bees pipped Everton to a 3-2 win when the sides last met in May earlier on this year.

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      Is Brentford vs Everton on TV and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, Brentford vs Everton will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
      This is due to the TV football blackout law in the UK which restricts matches from being shown live on Saturday’s between 2:45pm and 5:15pm.
      However, fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream the entire action.

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      Team news
      Bees boss Thomas Frank will be hoping that Sergi Canos and Ethan Pinnock can finally make the bench for the Everton encounter.
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      However, Kristoffer Ajer is expected to miss out as the centre-half is a little further down the line in his recovery process
      Elsewhere, Frank Lampard’s injury woes continue as the Everton boss is expected to be without a number of players for this crucial match against Brentford.
      Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ben Godfrey and Andros Townsend will all unlikely play any part on Saturday.
      However, there could be some hope for Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the England international has returned to training.
      Latest odds

      Brentford to win EVS
      Draw 5/2
      Everton to win 11/4

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

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      Carabao Cup 3rd round draw: Date, start time TONIGHT, live stream, TV channel, ball numbers

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      THE CARABAO CUP third round draw is here TONIGHT – and the Premier League big boys join the party.Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City, Tottenham and West Ham will all enter the fray as the Prem sides who are playing in Europe go into the draw.
      Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are the holders
      Liverpool won the trophy last season, after a thrilling 11-10 penalty triumph over Chelsea following a 0-0 draw.
      The final for the 2022/23 campaign will take place from Wembley on Sunday, February 26.
      And this year there will be a fourth round which is just TWO days after the World Cup final in December too.
      Here is all you need to know on the third round draw.
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      When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?
      The Carabao Cup third round draw will take place tonight – Wednesday, August 24, from 9.45pm BST.
      This is following the televised game Tranmere vs Newcastle, which is on Sky Sports.
      What live stream and TV channel is the Carabao Cup third round draw on?
      The Carabao Cup third round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      It is also set to be available to be live streamed on Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel.
      What teams will be in the Carabao Cup third round draw?

      AFC Bournemouth
      Arsenal
      Aston Villa
      Blackburn Rovers
      Brentford
      Burnley
      Charlton Athletic
      Chelsea
      Crawley Town
      Crystal Palace
      Derby County
      Everton
      Gillingham
      Leicester City
      Lincoln City
      Liverpool
      Manchester City
      Manchester United
      MK Dons
      Morecambe
      Newport County
      Nottingham Forest
      Sheffield Wednesday
      Southampton
      Stevenage
      Tottenham Hotspur
      West Ham United
      Wolverhampton Wanderers
      Forest Green Rovers or Brighton & Hove Albion
      Leeds United or Barnsley
      Tranmere Rovers or Newcastle United
      Wycombe Wanderers or Bristol City

      Carabao Cup 2022/23 dates

      Round Two – week of 22 August 2022
      Round Three – week of 7 November 2022
      Round Four – 20/21 December 2022
      Round Five – January 2023
      Semi Final 1st leg – w/c 23 January 2023
      Semi Final 2nd leg – w/c 30 January 2023
      Final – Sunday 26 February 2023

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      Is Liverpool vs Bournemouth on TV? Channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for crucial Premier League clash

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      LIVERPOOL are looking to pick up their first win of the Premier League season as they take on Bournemouth next. The Reds lost 2-1 to Manchester United earlier this week, having drawn their first two games of the season before that.
      Liverpool lost 2-1 to Man Utd on Monday at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Bournemouth were soundly beaten 4-0 by champions Man City earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp’s men are desperate to pick up a win as they try to kickstart their title challenge.
      And they welcome Bournemouth, who have lost their last two but managed to start their season with a win over Aston Villa.
      The Cherries have had it tough, however, facing Man City and Arsenal since that victory against Steven Gerrard’s side.
      And things don’t get any easier, as they travel to Anfield to take on a motivated Liverpool side.

      What time does Liverpool vs Bournemouth kick off?

      Liverpool’s clash with Bournemouth will get underway from 3pm UK time on Saturday, August 27.
      The game will take place at Anfield.
      The last time the two sides met Liverpool beat Bournemouth 2-1 at home in March 2020.

      Is it on TV and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately for Liverpool and Bournemouth fans, the game isn’t available to watch on TV due to the UK’s 3pm blackout rule.
      You can, however, follow along with live updates for the clash right here on SunSport with our love blog.

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      Team news
      Liverpool still have a few injury problems, including the absences of Joel Matip, Diogo Jota and Thiago.
      Fabinho came on in the loss to Man Utd but he wasn’t fit enough to start from the off and it may be the same case again here.
      Darwin Nunez remains suspended after his red card against Crystal Palace, so Roberto Firmino is set to keep his place.
      For Bournemouth, Kieffer Moore is set to start from the off once again, with Jefferson Lerma
      Odds

      Liverpool – 1/12
      Draw – 19/2
      Bournemouth – 25/1

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

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      Europa League 2022/23 group stage draw: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream FREE and qualified teams

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      BE excited football lovers as the Europa League group stage draw is happening THIS FRIDAY – with both Arsenal and Manchester United in the mix.The Gunners will be optimistic that they can go one better than their 2019 run and finally be crowned kings of this competition.
      Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers in last season’s Europa League final on penaltiesCredit: Alamy
      But 2017 Europa League winners Manchester United have other ideas as they look to lift European silverware come the conclusion of the tournament.
      Eintracht Frankfurt left Rangers heartbroken in the final last campaign having won via the penalty shoot-out route.
      However, the time has come for teams all across Europe to battle it out for this prestigious trophy once again.
      Find out ALL you need to know about the group stage draw below…
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      When is the Europa League group stage draw?

      The group stage draw for club footballs second-tier European competition is set to take place THIS FRIDAY – August, 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12pm UK time – 1pm local time.
      Istanbul, Turkey will be where the draw is being hosted which is where Liverpool famously beat AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

      What channel is the Europa League group stage draw on and can I live stream it?

      The Europa League group stage draw will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can also stream all the action via the BT Sport app or BT Sport website.
      UEFA will be streaming the entire action from their official website too.

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      Can I watch the draw for FREE?
      BT Sport YouTube are expected to be covering the draw for FREE to give all football lovers access.
      How does the draw work?
      There are 32 teams that will be seeded into four different pots of eight in accordance with the club’s coefficient ranking.
      And clubs from the same association cannot be drawn against each other
      Who have already qualified?
      Sixteen teams have automatically qualified for the group stages due to where they finished in their league campaign last season.

      Roma (ITA)
      Manchester United (ENG)
      Arsenal (ENG)
      Lazio (ITA)
      Braga (POR)
      Feyenoord (NED)
      Rennes (FRA)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)
      Real Betis (ESP)
      Union Berlin (GER)
      Freiburg (GER)
      Nantes (FRA)
      Monaco (FRA)
      Sturm Graz (AUT)
      Union Saint-Gilloise (BEL)
      Midtjylland (DEN)

      Red Star Belgrade, Qarabag and Dynamo Kyiv have also dropped into the competition after being eliminated from their Champions League qualifiers. More

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      Is Man City vs Crystal Palace on TV? Live stream, team news and kick-off time for Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY will be determined to shake off that Newcastle draw against Crystal Palace at the Etihad.Pep Guardiola’s men fought hard to rescue a point against the Magpies last weekend.
      Bernardo Silva rescued a point for City against NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Crystal Palace cruised to a midweek EFL Cup victory over Oxford UnitedCredit: Rex
      But the Citizens would have still been disappointed as it resulted in them falling behind Arsenal in the pecking order.
      And now, City come up against a Crystal Palace side who have caused them a number of problems in recent seasons.
      Plus, Patrick Vieira’s men go into this fixture off the back of a comfortable midweek 2-0 away win over Oxford United in the EFL Cup.
      What time does Manchester City vs Crystal Palace kick off?

      Manchester City are set to entertain Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 27.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      Etihad Stadium in Manchester is the allocated arena for this Premier League fixture and it can host around 55,097 fans.
      Palace held City to a scoreless draw when the sides met in March earlier on this year.

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      Is Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on TV and can I live stream it?

      Sadly, Manchester City vs Crystal Palace will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
      This is due to the TV football blackout law in the UK which restricts matches from being shown live on Saturday’s between 2:45pm and 5:15pm.
      However, fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream the entire action.

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      Team news
      Pep Guardiola will be expected to continue without the defensive duo of Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake.
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      As well as £100 million man Jack Grealish who remains side-lined with knee issue.
      Elsewhere, Patrick Vieira was able to rest a number of players for the 2-0 win over Oxford United.
      But the quartet of James Tomkins, James McArthur, Jack Butland and Nathan Ferguson are all highly unlikely to figure against the reigning champions.
      Latest odds

      Manchester City to win 2/13
      Draw 7/1
      Crystal Palace to win 14/1

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