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    PSG vs RB Leipzig FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

    LIONEL MESSI and PSG are looking to take a big step towards the Champions League knockout stages against RB Leipzig.The Parisians are currently top of the group on four points after a draw in Brugge followed by a big win at home to Man City.
    Lionel Messi starred for PSG at home to Man CityCredit: AFP
    Meanwhile RB Leipzig will need something from this game to have any chance of emerging from the group of death as they did last season.
    The German side are without a point so far after being beaten 6-3 at the Etihad by Man City and stunned 2-1 at home to Club Brugge.
    What time does PSG vs RB Leipzig kick off?

    PSG take on RB Leipzig on Tuesday, October 19.
    The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in France and Germany.
    It takes place at the Parc des Princes.
    The sides last met in November last year when a Neymar penalty saw the Parisians run out 1-0 winners at the same venue.

    What TV channel is PSG vs RB Leipzig on and can I live stream it?

    PSG vs RB Leipzig is live on BT Sport 3.
    Coverage commences at 7.30pm UK time – half an hour before kick-off.
    To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

    Can I watch PSG vs RB Leipzig for free?

    EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
    And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
    At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

    Team news
    Angel di Maria is suspended for PSG while Keylor Navas and Sergio Ramos are injury doubts.
    Lionel Messi, Neymar, Marquinhos and Leandro Paredes are all set to return to the squad following their late return from international duty.
    For RB Leipzig, Dani Olmo and Marcel Halstenberg are both set to miss out through injury.
    However, Angelino returns from a ban for the visitors.
    Latest odds
    PSG 4/11
    Draw 4/1
    RB Leipzig 13/2
    *Odds from Betfair correct as of Sunday, October 17. More

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    Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

    LIVERPOOL face a familiar foe as they head to Madrid for a Champions League group stage clash.Atletico were the visitors at Anfield for the Reds’ last match before coronavirus struck.
    Former Red Luis Suarez netted a last minute penalty for Atletico Madrid at AC MilanCredit: Getty
    Liverpool hammered Porto in their last Champions League outingCredit: Reuters
    And it was an absolute epic, with Diego Simeone’s men winning 3-2 after extra time on the night and 4-2 on aggregate.
    But Liverpool have started the better in this group stage, with a 3-2 victory at home to AC Milan followed by a 5-1 drubbing of Porto in Portugal.
    Atletico Madrid started with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to the Portuguese side before nicking a last minute 2-1 victory from the penalty spot away to ten-man AC Milan.
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    What time does Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool kick off?

    Liverpool visit Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, October 19.
    The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain.
    It will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid.

    What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?

    Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool is live on BT Sport 2.
    Coverage commences after the conclusion of the early game between Club Brugge and Man City.
    To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

    Can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool for free?

    EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
    And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
    At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

    Team news
    Team news to follow…
    Latest odds
    Atletico Madrid 21/10
    Draw 23/10
    Liverpool 5/4
    *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, October 15. More

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    Club Brugge vs Man City FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League match

    MANCHESTER CITY visit Club Brugge as they look to take a step towards qualification from a tough Champions League group.The Belgian side surprisingly sit above Pep Guardiola’s men following a draw at home to PSG and a shock 2-1 win away at RB Leipzig.
    Man City have work to do to get out of their Champions League groupCredit: PA
    City meanwhile were beaten 2-0 by a Messi masterclass in Paris after winning 6-3 at home to Leipzig in an entertaining opening clash.
    And that means City journey to Belgium in third position, outside the qualification spots.
    What time does Club Brugge vs Man City start?

    Man City visit Club Brugge on Tuesday, October 19.
    The match kicks off at 5.45pm UK time – 6.45pm in Belgium.
    It will be played at Brugge’s Jan Breydel Stadium.
    Club Brugge and Man City have never played each other before.

    What TV channel is Club Brugge vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

    Club Brugge vs Man City is live on BT Sport 2.
    Coverage commences at 5pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
    To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

    Can I watch Club Brugge vs Man City for free?

    EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
    And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
    At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

    Team news
    Team news to follow…
    Latest odds
    Club Brugge 19/2
    Draw 9/2
    Man City 1/4
    *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, October 19 More

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    Celtic vs Ferencvaros FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League clash

    CELTIC host Hungarian side Ferencvaros as they target their first points of the Europa League group stage.It’s been a poor start to the competition for the Hoops, who have crashed to defeat against Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis.

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    Celtic are back in Europa League action this week – but not on Thursday as usualCredit: Getty
    The visitors are also without a point in Group G, with victory for either side keeping their hopes of qualification alive.
    When is Celtic vs Ferencvaros?

    This Europa League clash will be held on Tuesday, October 19.
    Kick-off is at 3.30pm.

    The match is being held on a Tuesday due to COP26 taking place in Glasgow in November.
    Neither Celtic or Rangers will be allowed to play at home on match day four of the competition.
    But because Rangers’ game with Brondby is all set for Ibrox on Thursday, Celtic’s game will now take place on the Tuesday as the sides cannot be at home on the same day.
    The game will kick-off at 3.30pm so it does not clash with the Champions League matches elsewhere.
    The Bhoys are desperate to get points on the board in Group GCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch this game live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
    Coverage will start at 3pm.
    If you’re a BT Sport subscriber, grab the official app to stream whever you are.
    How can I watch for free?

    EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
    And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
    At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

    What is the team news?
    The Bhoys continue to carry a hefty injury list and will be without a number of players on Tuesday afternoon.
    Josip Juranovic, Greg Taylor, James Forrest, Karamoko Dembele and Christopher Jullien are all out for the hosts.
    The visitors could welcome back Tokmac Nguen to the starting XI after he dropped to the bench against Betis.
    Match odds

    Celtic to win – 4/7
    Draw at Celtic Park – 3/1
    Ferencvaros victory – 9/2

    *All odds from Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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    Premier League Christmas fixtures: How to watch top-flight games FREE as Sky Sports, BT and Amazon announce TV matches

    GET ready for a festive feast of football this winter.The Premier League has a bumper set of fixtures over the Christmas period, with BT Sport, Sky Sports and Amazon Prime Video all showing matches over the holidays.

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    The Premier League has released a bumper TV schedule for the winter periodCredit: AP:Associated Press
    How can I watch games for free?
    As we head into the long winter months, morale can be low – but the Premier League’s fixture list announcement will hopefully put a smile on your face.
    Televised games for December and early January have now been confirmed, with many available for FREE on either BT Sport or Amazon Prime Video.
    If you’re an EE customer, you get a three-month BT Sport trial included with your phone package.
    Simply head to the official website and get BT Sport on your mobile – and then cast it to your TV for the full HD experience.
    And any games shown on Amazon Prime Video can also be watched for free by grabbing a 30-day Amazon Prime trial.
    You can cancel at any time during the month-long trial and Amazon Prime is available to stream on your mobile, tablet, TV or games console.
    Sky Sports will host a double-header on Boxing DayCredit: PA
    Premier League Christmas fixtures
    Tuesday, November 30

    19:30 Newcastle vs Norwich (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Leeds vs Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime)

    Wednesday, December 1

    19:30 Southampton vs Leicester (Amazon Prime)
    19:30 Watford vs Chelsea (Amazon Prime)
    19:30 West Ham vs Brighton (Amazon Prime)
    19:30 Wolves vs Burnley (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Aston Villa vs Man City (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Everton vs Liverpool (Amazon Prime)

    Thursday, December 2

    19:30 Spurs vs Brentford (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Man Utd vs Arsenal (Amazon Prime) 

    Saturday, December 4

    12:30 West Ham vs Chelsea (BT Sport)
    17:30 Watford vs Man City (Sky Sports)

    Sunday, December 5

    16:30 Aston Villa v Leicester (Sky Sports)

    Monday, December 6

    20:00 Everton v Arsenal (Sky Sports)

    Friday, December 10

    20:00 Brentford v Watford (Sky Sports)

    Saturday, December 11

    12:30 Man City v Wolves (BT Sport)
    17:30 Norwich v Man Utd (Sky Sports)

    Sunday, December 12

    14:00 Leicester v Newcastle (Sky Sports)
    16:30 Crystal Palace v Everton (Sky Sports)

    Tuesday, December 14

    19:30 Brentford v Man Utd (BT Sport)
    19:45 Norwich v Aston Villa (BT Sport)
    20:00 Man City v Leeds (BT Sport)

    Wednesday, December 15

    19:30 Brighton v Wolves (BT Sport)
    19:30 Burnley v Watford (BT Sport)
    19:30 Crystal Palace v Southampton (BT Sport)
    19:45 Chelsea v Everton (BT Sport)
    20:00 Arsenal v West Ham (BT Sport)

    Thursday, December 16

    19:30 Leicester v Spurs (BT Sport)
    20:00 Liverpool v Newcastle (BT Sport)

    Saturday, December 18

    12:30 Man Utd v Brighton (BT Sport)
    17:30 Leeds v Arsenal (Sky Sports)

    Sunday, December 19

    14:00 Newcastle v Man City (Sky Sports)
    16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)

    Monday, December 20

    20:00 Everton v Leicester (Sky Sports)

    Sunday, December 26

    12:30 Liverpool v Leeds (BT Sport)
    17:30 Aston Villa v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
    20:00 Brighton v Brentford (Sky Sports)

    Monday, December 27

    20:00 Newcastle v Man Utd (Sky Sports)

    Tuesday, December 28

    12:30 Arsenal v Wolves (Amazon Prime)
    15:00 Southampton v Spurs (Amazon Prime)
    15:00 Crystal Palace v Norwich (Amazon Prime)
    15:00 Watford v West Ham (Amazon Prime)
    17:30 Leeds v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime)
    20:00 Leicester v Liverpool (Amazon Prime)

    Wednesday, December 29

    19:30 Chelsea v Brighton (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Brentford v Man City (Amazon Prime)

    Thursday, December 30

    19:30 Everton v Newcastle (Amazon Prime)
    20:15 Man Utd v Burnley (Amazon Prime)

    Saturday, January 1

    12:30 Arsenal v Man City (BT Sport)
    17:30 Crystal Palace v West Ham (Sky Sports)

    Sunday, January 2

    14:00 Brentford v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
    16:30 Chelsea v Liverpool (Sky Sports)

    Monday, January 3

    17:30 Man Utd v Wolves (Sky Sports) More

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    Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Premier League match

    PATRICK VIEIRA returns to Arsenal for the first time as a manager with his Crystal Palace side looking to nick a crucial three points.Palace have been draw specialists so far this season, with seven points from as many games and their only victory coming against Arsenal’s North London rivals Spurs.
    Patrick Vieira is set to return to Arsenal with his Crystal Palace teamCredit: Reuters
    That day, a Japhet Tanganga red card and a brace from Odsonne Edouard saw the Eagles run out 3-0 winners.
    Arsenal meanwhile have three wins, three loses and a draw, following a 0-0 at Brighton two weeks ago.
    What time does Arsenal vs Crystal Palace kick off?

    What TV channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on and can I live stream it?

    Crystal Palace vs Arsenal is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
    Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
    To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
    Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

    Team news
    Granit Xhaka is still recovering from a knee injury picked up last month, while Gabriel Martinelli is also unlikely to feature.
    Crystal Palace have no new injuries ahead of this one. However, Nathan Ferguson and Ebere Eze are not likely to play as the Eagles look to cautiously bring them back into the side following injuries.
    Michael Olise may start for Palace after impressing as a substitute against Leicester before the international break.
    Latest odds
    Arsenal 8/13
    Draw 11/4
    Crystal Palace 9/2
    *Odds from Betfair correct as of Friday, October 15 More

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    Who is Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan? What is his net worth? Oil and finance chief who led Saudi takeover

    NEWCASTLE UNITED’S Saudi owners are attending their first match as the Toon host Tottenham.But what is known about their new chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan?
    Yasir al-Rumayyan was applauded by Newcastle fans following the completion of the Saudi takeoverCredit: Getty
    Who is Yasir Al-Rumayyan?
    Yasir Al-Rumayyan was born in 1970 and graduated from King Faisal University in 1993. He later completed a general management programme at Harvard Business School.
    He has a distinguished career in finance, which saw him become head of international brokerage at the Saudi Capital Markets Authority and a member of the board of directors of the Saudi Stock Exchange.
    In 2015, he became managing director of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) which, along with Amanda Staveley of PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben brothers, has completed the Newcastle takeover.
    A year later, he joined the board of the Saudis’ state oil company, Aramco, which he is now chairman of.
    Aramco is the biggest oil company in the world.
    Al-Rumayyan’s PIF group are believed to be worth a staggering £260BILLION, and have offices in London, New York and San Francisco.

    What has Al-Rumayyan said about the Newcastle takeover?
    Following the purchase of the club by PIF, Al-Rumayyan said: “We are extremely proud to become the new owners of Newcastle United, one of the most famous clubs in English football.
    “We thank the Newcastle fans for their tremendously loyal support over the years and we are excited to work together with them.”
    Who else is on the Newcastle board?
    The new Newcastle board will have just three members.
    Al-Rumayyan will hold the bulk of the power, but he will be joined by Amanda Staveley, of PCP Capital Partners, and James Reuben, representing RB Sports and Media.
    Staveley said: “This is a long-term investment. We are excited about the future prospects for Newcastle United.
    “We intend to instill a united philosophy across the Club, establish a clear purpose, and help provide leadership that will allow Newcastle United to go on to big achievements over the long term.
    “Our ambition is aligned with the fans – to create a consistently successful team that’s regularly competing for major trophies and generates pride across the globe.”
    Reuben added: “We look forward to a great future for Newcastle United. Newcastle is a fantastic city, which is why our family has been investing heavily in the area for many years. To become part of this great Club and its amazing fans is a privilege.
    “We will build a true community Club, based upon our family’s knowledge of the city and in line with our plans that have been worked on closely with Newcastle City Council to deliver long-term sustainable growth for the area.”
    Amanda Staveley joins the Newcastle board with the takeover over the lineCredit: PA
    Is Newcastle owned by Saudi Arabia?
    The Premier League has declared itself satisfied that Newcastle will not be controlled by the Saudi state.
    A statement read: “The Premier League, Newcastle United Football Club and St James Holdings Limited have today settled the dispute over the takeover of the club by the consortium of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media.
    “Following the completion of the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test, the club has been sold to the consortium with immediate effect.
    “The legal disputes concerned which entities would own and/or have the ability to control the club following the takeover.
    “All parties have agreed the settlement is necessary to end the long uncertainty for fans over the club’s ownership.
    “The Premier League has now received legally binding assurances that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control Newcastle United Football Club.
    “All parties are pleased to have concluded this process which gives certainty and clarity to Newcastle United Football Club and their fans.” More

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    Who is Amanda Staveley?

    AMANDA Staveley is a British businesswoman who had a key role in the Saudi-Arabia consortium buyout of Newcastle United.Staveley has strong Middle Eastern connections and been involved with the purchase of Manchester City and a large investment in Barclays Bank.
    Amanda Staveley now has a 10 per cent stake in Newcastle United
    Who is Amanda Staveley?
    Amanda Louise Staveley was born on April 11, 1973, near Ripon, West Riding in Yorkshire.
    Robert Staveley, her father, is a landowner and founder of the Lightwater Valley theme park and her mum Lynne was a champion showjumper and occasional model.
    Staveley attended Queen Margaret’s School in York before going to St Catherine’s College, Cambridge, to read modern languages but she dropped out.
    She founded PCP Capital Partners in 2005 which has an office in Park Lane, London, and its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

    In September 2021, Staveley had a key role in Sheikh Mansour’s £210million purchase of Manchester City, through the Abu Dhabi United Group.
    The deal is said to have earned PCP a commission valued at £10m.
    The company was also involved in negotiations by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Dubai International Capital to buy a 49 per cent stake in Liverpool FC although the deal ultimately failed.
    Her strong Middle Eastern connections also helped with her involvement with the investment in Barclays Bank towards the end of 2008.
    The bank had been looking to recapitalise by raising money privately rather than accept a bail-out from the government following the financial crisis earlier in the year.
    Staveley reportedly earned a fee of £30million for her role in the transaction, according to a report by Euromoney.
    She has been involved in two previous attempts to take over Newcastle United and was successful on the third attempt.
    The first £300m bid was made on November 20, 2017, but failed.
    A second attempt, also said to be worth £300m, which was mainly funded by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, was reported in April 2020 but fell through on July 30, 2020, according to the BBC.
    Staveley was finally successful with a bid, also said to be worth £300m, on October 7, 2021, which saw her take a 10 per cent share in the club as did Reuben Brothers, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund took an 80 per cent share.
    What is Amanda Staveley’s net worth?
    It has previously been reported Staveley’s net worth is £110million although some estimates have put this slightly higher at £115m.
    The bulk of her fortune is thought to come from her high-profile deals.
    She has been described as “Britain’s most glamorous financier”.
    Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi married in October 2011Credit: Getty
    Who is Amanda Staveley’s husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi?
    Staveley married Iranian-British financier Mehrdad Ghodoussi in October 2011.
    They were married in West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire.
    The pair are thought to live in Dubai but have a home in central London as well.
    Do Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi have children?
    It’s not thought the couple have any children.
    Ghodoussi’s Instagram account is set to private but he is active on Twitter, where his posts are rarely personal.
    Amanda Staveley says she is excited about Newcastle’s future after £300m Saudi takeover completed as Mike Ashley reign ends More