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      Goals 4 GOSH: Date, kick-off time and how to watch star-studded charity match as Chelsea legend Eden Hazard makes debut

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      CHELSEA legend Eden Hazard will nostalgically lace up his boots to feature in the star-studded Goals 4 GOSH charity match.This is set to be the fifth edition of the match which is put on to support Great Ormond Street Hospital.Eden Hazard will be rolling back the years at Goals 4 GOSHCredit: GettyRegional Development Director at Funeral Partners, Jamie Groves and his co-organiser, Charlotte Styles, both spearhead the event and all the proceeds go to GOSH.Celebrities from TV, entertainment and music will also grace the pitch including the likes of Bionic from BBC’s Gladiator, YouTube superstar Danny Aarons and UK rapper SwarmzAnd not only will fans get to watch a thrilling game of football, but there will be a lot of fun family activities on the day.When is the Goals 4 GOSH charity match?Goals 4 GOSH will take place on Sunday, May 25 – which is also the final day of the Premier League season.The huge charity match is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.Organisers have announced that there will also be a content creators tournament that is expected to start at around 10:30am BST.Plough Lane – the home of AFC Wimbledon is the chosen venue for this great event.Read more on footballHow can I watch the Goals 4 GOSH charity match?Details of how to watch the Goals 4 GOSH charity match are yet to be confirmed.However, tickets are available for purchase through the official Goals 4 GOSH Instagram page.All proceeds will be going to the Great Ormond Street Hospital.Who is playing in the Goals 4 GOSH charity match?Eden HazardEman SV2Wayne RoutledgeTroy DeeneyGrime GranRon HallMannyJoel BayaGemma DavisonBeau the BeardNathan DaweSwarmzA StarLianne SandersonShane LongDanny AaronsAdrian MariappaJoe ColeJason EuellPaul GortonLeon Jackman Nathan KhiderMarc WhiteJay & PoppyMatty BriggsSpecs GonzalezFara WilliamsBionicJolie SharpeStuart DouglasColin Kazim-RichardsLia LewisBig GFennersJunior AndreKatie ChapmanMost read in FootballWhat has been said?Jamie Froves and Charlotte Styles won the Care Award for consistently putting such an incredible Goals 4 GOSH event.Speaking after winning the award, Jamie said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on.“Getting chosen, as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else.“They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides.“So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.” More

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      Europa League 2025 prize money: How much are Man Utd and Tottenham competing for in thrilling final

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      IT has been a while since we had an all-English Europa League final – but that changes on May 21 – and the prize money for the winners has been revealed!Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham will face off in Bilbao with several things on the line.Manchester United ran riot in their Europa League semi-finalCredit: PATottenham thrashed Bodo/Glimt in their Europa League semi-finalCredit: GettyRed Devils boss Ruben Amorim will be desperate to mark his debut season at the helm of United by lifting some silverware, especially after the Prem campaign his team has suffered.And after United’s 7-1 aggregate pummelling on Athletic Bilbao, Amorim will be very confident his side can do so.However, Ange Postecoglou promised Spurs fans that he always delivers trophies in his second season, and after their dominant semi-final performance against Bodo/Glimt, there is every chance this could happen.But not only can both teams turn what has been a woeful season into a memorable one, they can win a ton of money too.Read more on Europa LeagueWhat is the Europa League prize money?UEFA have revealed that the winners of this year’s Europa League will take home a staggering £10.95 million.While the runners-up are set to pocket approximately £5.90mHere is the full breakdown:Winner: £10.95mRunner-up: £5.90mSemi-finalists: £3.54mQuarter-finalists: £2.11mRound of 16: £1.47mReaching knockout round play-off: £252,800League-phase wins: £379,201League-phase draws: £126,400Most read in Europa LeagueMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashWhat else do you get for winning the Europa League?Along with earning a substantial amount of prize money, the winners gain automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League.This would be an incredible achievement for both Manchester United and Tottenham considering their current lower-table positions in the Premier League.The Europa League trophy is also the heaviest piece of silverware UEFA have to offer, weighing in at 15kg.When is the Europa League final 2025?The 2025 Europa League final will take place on Wednesday, May 21.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.Estadio de San Mames stadium – the home of Athletic Bilbao will host the thrilling final. More

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      Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle against Arsenal?

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      NEWCASTLE take on Arsenal as Eddie Howe’s side continue a push towards Champions League football.The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League table, and could jump above Arsenal in the table to second with a win.Alexander Isak will miss the clash between Arsenal and NewcastleCredit: Every Second Media/Alamy Live NewsNewcastle confirmed Isak suffered a groin injuryCredit: GettyHowe and Co have already enjoyed a highly successful season, having won the Carabao Cup earlier this year, against Liverpool.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are stumbling towards a Champions League finish, with one win in six meaning they are now looking over their shoulders.If they fail to beat Newcastle, they could finish as low as seventh, but with Southampton on the final day, you would back them to make it.Read more FootballSunSport can reveal why Alexander Isak will miss the crunch clash at The Emirates. Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle against Arsenal?Newcastle confirmed that Alexander Isak would miss the game with a minor groin injury.The club are yet to confirm when Isak will return.He will miss at least Newcastle’s trip to the capital, and could miss their clash on the final day against Everton.Most read in FootballHow to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle and is there a live streamThe Gunners will clash the Magpies at 4:30pm BST at The Emirates.The game will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.Action will also be available to stream on NOW TV, Sky Go and the Sky Sports app.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s comprehensive coverage of the action. More

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      What happened to Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi?

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      TAIWO AWONIYI has been integral to what Nottingham Forest have produced this season – but he could be unavailable for quite some time.Forest were surprisingly on course to secure a Champions League qualification spot for next season.Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a severe injuryCredit: PAPREMIER LEAGUE LIVEBut qualifying for the Conference League is now looking more like a realistic target due to recent results.Nuno Espirito Santos’ side are winless in their last three Premier League fixtures, including a disappointing 2-2 draw at home against already-relegated Leicester.This led to Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis storming onto the pitch and appearing to confront Nuno.Read more on Taiwo AwoniyiHowever, what happened to striker Awoniyi during the match was a lot more concerning.What happened to Taiwo Awoniyi?Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a serious abdominal injury in Forest’s clash with Leicester last Saturday.Awoniyi suffered the injury after crashing into the post in the 2-2 draw at the City Ground and received immediate medical treatment before playing on.But he’d eventually be forced to leave the pitch, with further assessment discovering he’d need to have urgent surgery.Most read in FootballThe Nigeria international was rushed to the hospital it was confirmed on Monday and initial signs indicated the surgery had been a success.He was then was placed in an induced coma as the injury reportedly could have been fatal.However, it was reported on Wednesday night that Awoniyi is now out of an induced coma and is with his family.What has been said?Forest issued a statement shortly after Awoniyi went under the knife but have yet to issue one on his current condition, although he’s understood to be “recovering well” from the ordeal.It read: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well so far following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City.”The seriousness of his injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game, and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first.” More

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      Will there be a trilogy fight between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen?

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      DAVE ALLEN secured an incredible knockout win of Johnny Fisher in the Copper Box!The Doncaster De La Hoya unleashed a BRUTAL flurry late on the fifth round to exact revenge on the Romford Bull after he suffered a shock loss during their first encounter last December.Johnny Fisher is KO’d by Dave Allen at the Copper BoxThe pair are now 1-1 after their first fight ended in controversyIn that first fight Allen, 33, handed Fisher his first-ever career knockdown, but it wasn’t enough to seal the win in Saudi.But tonight, the tables turned.Fisher opened up an early lead and was probably ahead on the scorecards after four rounds.But Allen was toying with him and in the fifth unveiled a truly devastating series of blows.Read more on Fisher vs Allen 2Fisher secured a knockout of the year contender with a sensational left hook that saw the towel come in from the corner before Fisher was felled.With the series now at 1-1, will they meet again? Will there be a trilogy fight between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen 2?Speaking in the ring after the fight, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed there IS a rematch clause in the contract.However, Hearn then said that a decision on it will be made “down the line.”Most read in BoxingAllen didn’t sound like he wanted the fight either, especially with the way that he beat Fisher.He said: “He’s my friend. He’s a very good friend of mine…  I wouldn’t allow [a trilogy fight] to happen, because it’s not in his best interests.”Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 resultsDave Allen beats Johnny Fisher – TKOGeorge Liddard beats Aaron Sutton – TKOKieron Conway beats Gerome Warburton – TKOJimmy Sains beats Gideon Oneynani – UDJohn Hedges beats Nathan Quarless – UDShannon Ryan beats Fara El Bousairi – PTSTaylor Bevan beats Juan Cruz Cacheiro – TKOEmmanuel Buttigieg beats Novak Radulovic – TKO More

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      Have Crystal Palace ever won a trophy? Major honours and European qualification explained

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are taking on Manchester City in a stunning FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium!The Eagles headed into the match on the back of a mixed season in the league, but have ended the campaign in good form.Ian Wright playing in 1990 FA Cup final for Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyPalace boss Oliver Glasner has had a huge impact on the side since his arrival at Selhurst Park in February 2024.Glasner said ahead of the FA Cup final: “I’m very pleased. Not just with the improvements, but I think with the environment we have created here at the training ground and also in the club.”We are very ambitious, everyone is working very hard to progress, and this is the main reason why we are where we are now at the end of the season.FA CUP FINAL LIVE – LATEST UPDATES”We are really settled in mid-table and looking at the teams in front of us more than looking at the teams who are behind us.”We are also playing the FA Cup final and very pleased with what has happened in the last 15-16 months.”Have Crystal Palace ever won a trophy?Crystal Palace won the Second Division twice in their history – in 1979 and in 1994.They have also been promoted via the playoffs four times – 1989, 1997, 2004 and in 2013.Most read in FA CupHowever, what is considered a top-flight honour has eluded the club so far.While the club have now reached three FA Cup finals, including taking Manchester United to a replay in 1990.United won 1-0 in the replay after the original clash ended in a 3-3 draw.Before their final in 2025, the last time Palace were in an FA Cup final was in 2016.Palace also played United that day, but lost 2-1 after extra-time in a match famed for manager Alan Pardew’s dance with the side 1-0 up.Winning the FA Cup today will send The Eagles into the Europe. The last and only time they played in Europe was the 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup, but were knocked out in the third round to Turkish side Samsunspor. More

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      Crystal Palace vs Man City live stream: How to watch the FA Cup final for FREE

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      THE FA Cup final will come LIVE from Wembley in the annual showdown – and fans can watch it all for FREE.Man City will take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, with a new champion guaranteed as Man Utd OUT of the competition.Man City eased past Crystal Palace when they recently met in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyCrystal Palace have only conceded one goal in the FA Cup this seasonCredit: GettyThe FA Cup final will be FREE to watch in the UKCredit: Scott Llewellyn | MI NewsFA CUP FINAL LIVEOliver Glasner’s Palace side eased past Aston Villa in the semi-final, and have only conceded ONCE in the whole competition this season.Pep Guardiola’s City will not win the Premier League title, but could still end with a trophy, despite a poor season by their standards.The Citizens and Palace recently faced off, but City had too much for Palace in a 5-2 victory at The Etihad. Read more FA CupThe Eagles are no strangers to Manchester at Wembley in the FA Cup final, as Utd beat them 2-1 in the final in 2016. How to watch the FA Cup final for FREEMan City vs Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final is FREE to watch in in the UK.The game will be aired LIVE on both BBC One and ITV1.The FA Cup final can also be live streamed via BBC iPlayer or ITVX.The final will kick-off at 4.30pm BST.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens from Wembley.Why does the FA Cup final start at 4:30pmThe FA Cup final will start at 4.30pm BST this year.This is due to BBC wanting to cover all their bases ahead of the Eurovision song contest later in the day, and were pushing for a 3pm kick-off time.ITV were pushing for a 5.30pm kick-off to maximise viewership and advertisement.As such, the pair settled on 4.30pm BST. More

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      Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 fight purse: How much money will both boxers get paid for huge rematch?

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      JOHNNY FISHER and Dave Allen will be rubbing their hands or gloves together after finding out about TONIGHT’S fight purse.The boxing world was left stunned when Fisher’s hand was raised after the pair’s first encounter last December.Johnny Fisher got knocked down but still won the first fightCredit: ReutersAllen delivered Fisher’s first-ever career knockdown, but it wasn’t enough to see him come away with the victory.It was a decision that shocked everyone, including One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, who claimed the Doncaster-based fighter had been ‘robbed’ of a win.However, Allen will get a second chance to put his hands on Fisher and right a few wrongs.Furthermore, legendary boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that it will be a nice payday no matter the outcome.Read more on Fisher vs Allen 2What is the Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 fight purse?The official figures of the fight purse are yet to be publicly confirmed, but Eddie Hearn mentioned that Dave Allen, in particular, will get DOUBLE from the first fight.Speaking on thestompingground podcast, Hearn said: “The problem is I felt you (Dave Allen) got good money for the first fight.”You probably don’t.”You’re getting double for the rematch after losing and a lot of people thought he won and it is a big fight etc.Most read in Boxing”But I believe it’s a lot of money and if he wins he has another fight after that for even more money.”Similar to this fight, the purses for the first bout were not publicly discussed, but reports suggest that Johnny Fisher took home $375k (£282k) while Dave Allen pocketed a rumoured $325k (£245k).When is Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 and how can I watch it?Fisher vs Allen 2 takes place on Saturday, May 17.The card, which is held at the Copper Box, starts at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the main event are expected at around 10pm BST.It will be aired on DAZN and can be watched on DAZN TV, live on their website or via the downloadable app.DAZN costs £119.99 for an annual pass, £14.99 monthly, or £24.99 for a flexible pass that can be cancelled at any time.Alternatively, SunSport will blog every fight as they happen.Who is on the Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen 2 undercard? More