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      Who is Sol Bamba’s wife Chloe, how many children do they have?

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      FORMER Premier League footballer Sol Bamba passed away on Saturday following a battle with cancer. The ex-Cardiff City and Leeds star was just 39 and his death has left the football world in mourning. Chloe has paid tribute to her husband following his deathBamba also played for Middlesbrough and Leicester and as an international for Ivory Coast he made 46 appearances. But away from football, Bamba had a loving family which included his wife Chloe. Who is Bamba’s wife Chloe and how many kids do they have?Bamba met his wife Chloe while playing for Leicester between 2011 and 2012.They soon married and went on to have three kids together called Roonea, Lily and Amy.Earlier this summer, Bamba posted a tribute to his wife on Instagram.He wrote: “Happy birthday my love. Last couple years haven’t be easy but having you by my side made it so much easier I love you. Enjoy your day, you deserve it.”Sol Bamba and Chloe had three kids togetherSol Bamba and Chloe had been married since at least 2013Following Bamba’s death, Chloe released a statement about her husband’s fight with cancer.”For the last few years I have watched Sol fight his cancer head on with an astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism,” her statement read. “Unfortunately, it was never a fair fight and just when things were looking up he took a downturn and finally succumbed on 31st August.”These years have been indescribably difficult but we still managed to find joy and laughter in it.”I’ve experienced my worst days but also some of my best. Sol accepted his fate as God’s will and left this earth knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that he was loved wholeheartedly. I made sure of that.”It was an honour to have loved and been loved by Sol. I learnt so much from him. He is my hero. My heart is breaking. What a gift, what a gift, what a gift to have been loved by him.”Most read in Football More

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      Who is Ben Williams and who is the former goalkeeper fighting against on the Misfits 17 boxing card?

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      BEN Williams is a welterweight boxer hoping to win a knock-out fight in Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know about the young boxer competing on the Misfits 17 boxing card. Misfits was co-founded by Youtube personality KSICredit: Getty ImagesWho is Ben Williams?Ben is a boxer from Dublin, Ireland, who fights on Misfits’ boxing card.He is a rising star in the boxing scene but is still relatively new, as he only debuted on July 15, 2023. The boxer, born in 2004, competes in the welterweight category.Ben made headlines when he clashed with TikTok star Ed Matthews, backstage at a Misfits match in November 2023. Read more in boxingAfter being separated from Ed, Ben posted a TikTok claiming that he still “came out on top”.The boxer is a rising social media star too, as he has over 250,000 followers on Instagram and nearly one million TikTok followers.Ben is sometimes referred to by his boxing nickname “Bumblebee”.What is Misfits Boxing?Misfits is a boxing promotion founded by the Youtuber KSI, who is a co-founding member of the Sidemen and co-owner of Prime Hydration.Most read in BoxingKSI founded Misfits Boxing with Wasserman Boxing, a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles. On 10 January 2023, Misfits announced that it had signed a five-year deal with DAZN (a sports streaming platform) to distribute events with two pay-per-views each year.Who is Ben Williams fighting on the Misfits boxing card?Ben will be facing Warren “The Mechanic” Spencer, at MF X DAZN Series 17. On August 31, Misfits is hosting an event in Ben’s home country of Ireland. Ben is the favourite to win against Warren, who trained with the highly controversial influencer Andrew Tate. More

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      Misfits Boxing 17 full card – how to watch HUGE card from Dublin

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      MISFITS BOXING returns on Saturday night as some of the UK’s biggest internet stars head to Dublin.KSI was due to main event Series 17 in a wild 2vs1 showdown against Slim and Anthony Taylor.Premier League title winner Danny Simpson will face Danny Aarons in DublinCredit: @dannysimpson/XBut the CEO of Misfits Boxing was forced to pull out of the handicap bout after sustaining an injury.KSI has not fought since suffering his first defeat to Tommy Fury in October.Now headlining the bill for the first Misifts show in Ireland is TikTok star HSTikkyTokky and former Love Islander George Fensom as the two go head-to-head.Premier League title winner Danny Simpson will make his boxing debut against YouTube sensation Danny Aarons.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut who else is on Saturday night’s huge card?Who is on the Misifts 17 card?Here is Saturday night’s huge bill:HStikkytokky vs George FensomDanny Simpson vs Danny AaronsDeen The Great vs Dave FogartySami Hamed vs Jesse ClarkeBen Williams vs Warren SpencerJake Cornish vs Mike EdwardsDTG vs MinikonHow can I watch Misfits 17?Misfits 17 will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.The event has been priced at £19.99 but you can save 15 per cent if you have an annual plan.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Most read in BoxingCan I live stream Misfits 17?DAZN subscribers can live stream Misfits 17 via the DAZN app/website.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from Dublin by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Who could Man Utd face in the Europa League draw?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED secured qualification for this season’s Europa League despite a disappointing eight-placed finish in the Premier League last season.The Red Devils capped off an underwhelming season on a high after lifting their 13th FA Cup and claiming their spot in Europe this term.The Europa League draw will take place todayCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe has backed Erik ten Hag over the summer and will be hoping for a much-improved campaign in his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.The Dutchman has bolstered his squad with the likes of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui all coming through the door.PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte is also on the verge of joining Man Utd for a huge fee of £51million. Ten Hag will be aiming to lead the club to their first European trophy since the Red Devil’s Europa League triumph in 2016/17.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport takes a look at the competition’s new style and who the Manchester outfit could face…What is the new Europa League 2024/25 format?This year’s Europa League will feature just one league table of all 36 qualified clubs, unlike previous years which saw eight groups of four.Each team will play eight matches, taking on two sides from each of the four pots, playing one match at home and the other away.Clubs from the same country will not play each other and no team can face more than two opponents from the same country.Most read in Europa LeagueDuring the draw, a club will be manually drawn out of the bowl and then said club’s eight fixtures will be revealed by Uefa’s automated software.Following the conclusion of the eight league phase matches, the top eight will qualify directly to the last-16 while teams that finish 9th to 24th will contest in an additional play-off round and those who finish 25th to 36th are set to be eliminated from this season’s European competitions.From the last-16, regular knockout rules will apply.This is the same format which is being used for the Champions League and the Europa Conference League.Who could Man Utd face in the Europa League draw?Man Utd are in Pot 1 due to their Uefa coefficient ranking.The Red Devils will play eight matches during the league phase, taking on two sides from each of the four pots, playing one match at home and the other away.At this stage of the competition, Ten Hag’s men cannot face opponents from their own country, meaning Man Utd cannot meet Tottenham just yet.The Red Devils can also play a maximum of two sides from any other country.Here are the clubs Man Utd could draw from each of the four pots:Pot 1: AS Roma, Porto, Ajax, Rangers, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, Slavia Prague.Pot 2: Real Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar, Braga, Olympiakos, Lyon, PAOK, Fenerbahce, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Ferencvaros.Pot 3: Qarabag, Galatasaray, Viktoria Plzen, Bodo/Glimt, Union SG, Dynamo Kyiv, Ludogorets, Midtjylland, Malmo.Pot 4: Athletic Club, Hoffenheim, Nice, Anderlecht, Twente, Besiktas, FK RFS, Steaua Bucharest, Elfsborg.What TV channel is the Europa League draw 2024/25 on and can it be live streamed?The 2024/25 Europa League draw will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports in the UK.Subscription members of TNT can stream the entire action through discovery+Alternatively, fans can find out who their teams will be drawn with through SunSport’s live blog.READ MORE SUN STORIESCan I watch the Europa League draw 2024/25 for FREE?The Europa League draw will be broadcast for FREE on UEFA.comTNT Sport’s official YouTube channel will also be airing the draw live from Monaco. More

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      What award is Cristiano Ronaldo being presented with at the Champions League draw?

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      THE Champions League draw will take place on Thursday evening – and there will be a special guest in attendance.Cristiano Ronaldo will feature at the revamped event to pick up yet another accolade – but what award is the footballing great adding to his collection?Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Champions League five timesCredit: APCHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW LIVEWhat award is Cristiano Ronaldo being presented with at the Champions League draw?Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented with a special Uefa award in recognition of his status as the Champions League’s all-time leading goalscorer.The Portuguese bagged 140 goals in 183 games in Europe’s premier club competition over the course of more than 18 years.Ronaldo is 11 goals clear of long-term rival Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of third-placed Lewandowski in the top scorer charts.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEThe forward will be honoured at the inaugural 36-team league phase draw ceremony in Monaco on Thursday evening.Aleksander Ceferin, Uefa president, said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest stars in the UEFA Champions League constellation. “His extraordinary goal-scoring achievements in the competition seem destined to stand the test of time, posing a remarkable challenge for future generations to surpass. “His sustained excellence at the highest level is a testament to his relentless pursuit of both team and individual honours. Most read in Champions League”Over more than two decades, he has continuously evolved and refined his game while preserving a youthful passion for scoring and celebrating goals. “His professionalism, work ethic, dedication, and ability to shine on the grandest stage are qualities that football players everywhere should aspire to emulate.”Ronaldo claimed the Golden Boot in seven separate Champions League seasons.The Portuguese legend has won the prestigious competition once with Manchester United and four times with Real Madrid – making him the first five-time winner in history.Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League record in numbersAppearances: 183Goals: 140Wins: 5 (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)Top scorer: 7 times (2007/08, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15*, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18)Most goals in a single season: 17 (2013/14)Longest scoring streak: 11 gamesWhat TV channel is Champions League draw 2024/25 on and can it be live streamed?You can live steam the brand new Champions League league phase draw via multiple different platforms.On traditional TV, the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.TNT Sports customers can also live stream the event via the discovery+ app/website.Fear not if you are not if you are not a TNT Sports customer – you can live stream the draw for FREE via the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.Uefa.com will also be providing a free stream of the huge event from Monaco.And if that wasn’t enough, you can follow along live via the BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlternatively, fans can find out who their teams will be drawn with through our live blog.Can I watch the Champions League draw 2024/25 for FREE?The Champions League draw will be broadcast for FREE on UEFA.com More

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      What is the new Champions League format and how does it work?

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football has produced some of the best matches the world has ever seen – but this season will be like no other.Jude Bellingham capped off his incredible debut season for Real Madrid by helping Los Blancos seal their 15th Champions League triumph in the 2023/24 final.Real Madrid celebrated their 15th Champions League in styleCredit: GettyCHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW LIVEAnd the midfield maestro will be hoping his side can fend off English giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal to retain the title.But all teams are set to have a completely new route to the final courtesy of what will now be a league format.Luckily for fans, SunSport can give a clear explanation on how it will all work below.Read more on Champions League What is the new Champions League format?There will be one league table that all 36 qualified teams will participate in.Each club will play eight matches in the opening phase – four home games and four away games against seeded opposition in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.Clubs will only face other sides based on the pot they have been drawn out of and teams cannot face more than two opponents from the same country or from the same association.The top eight teams in the final table will automatically go through to the last 16.Most read in Champions LeagueThey will then be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides who were placed ninth to 24th in the table.Teams that finish 25th or lower will be eliminated from all European competitions this season – meaning that they will not drop into the Europa League similar to previous years.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.How will the knockout stages work?As mentioned earlier, the top eight teams will automatically qualify for the last 16 while those who place ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout play-off for the chance to join them.Then from the last 16 onwards, the Champions League will continue to follow its previous format with the final taking place in a neutral venue.Teams that finish 25th or lower will be eliminated from the competition and will NOT drop into the Europa League.What does this mean for the Europa League and Europa Conference League?Both competitions will see similar changes to those of the Champions League and will both feature 36 teams.The Europa League will follow the exact same format READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile, teams in the Europa Conference League will play six matches against six different opponents in the league phase. More

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      How to live stream Champions League draw for FREE and is the huge event on YouTube?

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      THE Champions League draw takes place TODAY – but it won’t be in the conventual manner fans are used to.This season’s elite competition marks the first time the brand new league phase will be adopted in place of the traditional group stage.The Champions League draw will take place todayCredit: GettyCHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW LIVEAll clubs will be put in one 36-team league, with each side playing eight matches each.Each team in the Champions League will be put into one of four pots according to their Uefa coefficient.All clubs will play two teams from each of the four pots during the league phase, playing one match at home and one away.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA team will be drawn out of the pot and then Uefa’s software will decide their eight opponents and whether they will be at home or away.After the eight gameweeks are completed, the top eight sides in the league will automatically qualify for the round of 16, while the clubs finishing in 9th to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout phase to determine who will join the top eight in the last-16.Clubs that finish 25th or lower will be eliminated, with no access to the Europa League.How to live stream the Champions League draw for FREEYou can live steam the brand new Champions League league phase draw via multiple different platforms.Most read in Champions LeagueOn traditional TV, the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.TNT Sports customers can also live stream the event via the discovery+ app/website.Fear not if you are not if you are not a TNT Sports customer – you can live stream the draw for FREE via the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.Uefa.com will also be providing a free stream of the huge event from Monaco.And if that wasn’t enough, you can follow along live via the BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website.Alternatively, fans can find out who their teams will be drawn with through our live blog.What time will the Champions League draw take place?The Champions League league phase draw will take place on Thursday, August 29.The draw will take place from 5pm BST.The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco will host. More

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      Danny Simpson vs Danny Aarons – Misfits 17: Start time, live stream, TV channel as Premier League ace makes boxing debut

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      PREMIER LEAGUE winner Danny Simpson is back in action THIS WEEKEND – but not on the football pitch.The former Manchester United and Newcastle United right-back, 37, who won football’s top-flight prize with Leicester City in 2016 is set to make his boxing debut.Danny Simpson (right) is swapping the football pitch with the boxing ring this summerSimpson will take on social media influencer Danny Aarons on the Misfits 17 card which KSI was originally meant to headline.KSI was supposed to face Anthony Taylor and Slim in a two-on-one handicap match.But the entertainment mogul will now perform a mini-concert instead, with a seven-fight bill to accompany the musical performance. Elsewhere on the card, TikTok star HStikkytokky is in action, as is former Love Island contestant Jake Cornish. When is Simpson vs Aarons?Simpson’s clash with Aarons will take place on Saturday, August 31.The fight will be held at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. A ring-walk time for the fight has yet to be confirmed.HStikkytokky vs George Fensom is set to headline the event. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Simpson vs Aarons will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK and US.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99 ($19.99) per month, which commits you to an entire year of action.You can also pay £99.99 ($124.99) for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429 in the UK.The PPV price is £19.99 in the UK and $64.99 in the US.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE BLOG the entire night from inside the arena.Misfits 17 full cardHStikkytokky vs George FensomDanny Simpson vs Danny AaronsDeen The Great vs Dave FogartyAnthony Taylor vs Gabriel SilvaSami Hamed vs Jesse ClarkeBen Williams vs Warren SpencerJake Cornish vs Mike EdwardsDTG vs Minikon More