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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 weigh-in live stream FREE: How to watch plus what did fighters weigh in last time

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder finish their epic rivalry this weekend in Las Vegas.The heavyweight superstars fight for a third time. But must first weigh in for the huge clash.

      BETTING SPECIAL: GET 30/1 ON FURY OR 50/1 ON WILDER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CLASH

      Tyson Fury with trainer SugarHill Steward
      And Fury’s trainer SugarHill Steward says Fury could weigh in 20lbs heavier than he did in the victorious rematch, when he bullied and stopped Wilder in seven rounds in February, 2020.
      Steward said: “It’s not going to be 300 pounds, it’s probably going to be like 290 or something but not 300 exactly.
      “Heavier than last time by 20 pounds or so, why not? The bigger the better, the heavier the stronger.
      “He’s training with that weight, he’s built up. It’s not like he’s just putting on fat, it’s building up muscles. The bigger the better, the heavier the stronger.”
      When is Fury vs Wilder weigh in?

      The weigh in for Fury vs Wilder 3 takes place on Friday, October 8. This is a day before their big fight.
      It will kick off at 10pm BST.
      The MGM Grand in Las Vegas plays host as the fighters hit the scales.

      FURY VS WILDER 3 – FIGHT NIGHT START TIME, STREAM & TV INFO

      How can I watch the Fury vs Wilder weigh in?
      Expect fireworks from the weigh, and you can watch it for FREE.
      BT Sport YouTube channel will be showing all of the action.
      What did they weigh last time?
      Fury weighed in 273lbs (19.5 stone) for the 2020 rematch which he dominated. Wilder weighed in 231lbs (16.5 stone).
      In their first fight in December 2018, the Gypsy King came in at 256.5lbs (18.3 stone), though he had undergone a staggering weight loss. Wilder also came in lighter than in the rematch on 212lbs (15.1 stone).
      Fury weighed 19.5 stone in the rematch
      And he came in at a lighter 18.3 stone in their first fight in 2018 More

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      Are there extra-time and penalties in Nations League finals matches?

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      THE Nations League is coming to a crescendo in Italy.The competition is reaching its big finale –  but will we have penalty drama this summer?
      Kylian Mbappe starred for France
      Is there extra-time and penalties in Nations League finals matches?
      THE Nations League has followed the format of a traditional international tournament but stretched over the course of the regular season.
      That consists of two semi-finals, a third place play-off and the the final itself this Sunday, October 10.
      As such, the final-four games have to produce a winner without the prospect of a replay.
      So if the two nations are drawing after 90 minutes, extra-time will be used.
      There are no longer any rules such as the silver or golden goal in Uefa competition – if the teams are still tied following 120 minutes of football, we go to penalties. More

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      Who is Jamie Reuben? What is RB Sports and Media? Newcastle director has hung out with Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton

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      NEWCASTLE’S takeover has finally been completed after an eternity of waiting.Former owner Mike Ashley is out and has been replaced by a three-person board.
      Jamie Reuben (left) with Amanda Staveley’s husband Mehrdad GodhoussiCredit: PA
      Saudi Yasir Al-Rumayyan will act as chairman and will be accompanied by Amanda Staveley and the lesser known Jamie Reuben.
      So who is the third Newcastle board member and what do his RB Sports and Media company do?
      Who is Jamie Reuben?
      Jamie Reuben was born in 1987 in Mumbai, India to billionaire property investor David Reuben.
      While the super-rich Saudis are scooping up all the headlines, Jamie adds some serious financial muscle of his own, with the Reubens being the UK’s second-richest family.
      Only Sir James Dyson and his family are wealthier.
      Earlier this year, Kim Kardashian attended Jamie Reuben’s birthday partyCredit: AP
      Jamie Reuben with Paris Hilton at the 2016 Cannes Film FestivalCredit: Getty
      He already has plenty of experience in football, having sat on the QPR board between 2018 and 2020.
      When he left, QPR chairman Amit Bhatia said: “Jamie has been a fantastic addition to the QPR Board over the past two years.
      “He has helped us tremendously in a number of different areas and I speak on behalf of my fellow shareholders when I thank him whole-heartedly for his efforts while he was with us.”
      And Reuben commented: “It has been pleasure to be a part of the QPR family for these past years, with special thanks to Amit Bhatia, Tony Fernandes, Ruben Gnanalingam and the other Board members.
      “I will always remain a supporter of QPR and wish them and the club every success for the future.”
      In addition, he is a director at Britain’s largest horse racing company – Arena Racing.

      In May this year, he made a big splash in the United States when Kim Kardashian attended his birthday party.
      The world famous socialite also turned up to a dinner hosted by Reuben in 2017.
      Reuben is known to be a supporter of the Conservative Party, having served as Committee Chairman for Boris Johnson’s re-election campaign as London Mayor in 2012.
      He then donated £200,000 to the Conservatives in 2019 as he helped BoJo win re-election against Jeremy Corbyn.
      Jamie Reuben chaired Boris Johnson’s re-election campaign for London Mayor in 2012Credit: Getty
      What do RB Sports and Media do?
      RB Sports and Media is the sporting arm of Reuben brothers – the Reuben family’s private investment firm.
      The company’s description reads: “Reuben Brothers is a leader in private equity, real estate investment and development, and debt financing.
      “Our investments include racecourses, pubs, aerodromes, media and data centres.
      “Our resource heritage is today represented through energy investments, shipping, metal warehousing and mining.
      “Our real estate holdings are significant in scale and broadly diversified, encompassing office, retail, hotel, residential and infrastructure properties across the world.
      “Our philanthropic arm, the Reuben Foundation, was formed in 2002 and makes essential contributions to the advancement of healthcare and education worldwide.” More

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      Who is Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan? What’s his net worth? Mike Ashley ousted by oil chief after Saudi takeover

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED’S Saudi takeover has been completed.But what is known about their new chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan?
      Yasir Al-Rumayyan is the new chairman of NewcastleCredit: Getty – Contributor
      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 Mohammad bin Salman, what’s his net worth and is the Saudi Prince buying Newcastle from owner Mike Ashley?

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      NEWCASTLE are on the verge of being taken over by a Saudi Arabian consortium.According to reports, the group, which is backed by Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, has agreed a deal to take the club off Mike Ashley’s hands.
      Mohammad bin Salman is reportedly set to take over at NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      Who is Mohammad Bin Salman?
      Mohammad bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia – the country’s second most important position after the King.
      He is the son of King Salman, but is in reality the most important and influential person in the Kingdom, given that his father suffers from Alzheimer’s.
      Bin Salman obtained the position in summer 2017 after a power struggle with cousin Mohammad Bin Nayef, who was initially named Crown Prince but subsequently removed from all positions.
      The 34-year-old also serves as the country’s Minister of Defence and deputy prime minister.
      After he took over as Crown Prince, Bin Salman launched a huge anti-corruption campaign, arresting around 500 people, closing 2,000 domestic accounts and targeting cash assets worth around £600bn.
      He has also declared that he wants Saudi Arabia to become a country of moderate Islam, slowly introducing reforms such as allowing women to drive and introducing cinemas to the conservative state.
      But he has been criticised for increasing restrictions on press freedom, particularly in the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
      Bin Salman married Princess Sarah bint Mashhoor in 2008 and has four children with her.
      Is Mohammad Bin Salman taking over Newcastle?
      Previously linked with Manchester United, Bin Salman appears to heave turned his attention to Newcastle.
      Although the takeover is fronted by Amanda Staveley, the Saudi Crown Prince is believed to be heavily involved in the consortium.
      The directors of JV1 are Staveley, Stephane Nayum and Mehmet Saydam — the latter two are close associates of brothers David and Simon Reuben, the billionaire British tycoons set to take a ten per cent stake.
      Does Mohammad Bin Salman have any other investments in football?
      So far, Saudi Arabia’s influence in world football has been relatively marginal, with Emirati and Qatari investment taking centre stage with the purchases of Man City and PSG respectively.
      Under Bin Salman, the country’s biggest play in football was banning Qatar’s beIN SPORTS from broadcasting in the country.
      BeoutQ, a firm allegedly based in Saudi Arabia, has been pirating the beIN SPORTS coverage of the Premier League.
      And for this reason the Premier League had been blocking the takeover, with beIN the official rights holder.
      However, the move got the all clear in October 2021 with Saudi Arabia allowing beIN Sports back into the country following a thaw in relations with Qatar.
      Another Saudi Prince, Musa’ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, took control of Sheffield United in 2019 after winning a court case against previous owner Kevin McCabe.
      What is Mohammad Bin Salman’s net worth?
      Bin Salman’s net worth is estimated at around £13bn.
      The puts him slightly behind Man City owner Sheikh Mansour, who is reported to have a £17bn fortune.
      However, Bin Salman would effectively have the riches of the entire Saudi Royal Family behind him, with their total net worth believed to be as high as £1.3TRILLION.
      In comparison, the net worth of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, who own City, is believed to be around £500bn.
      And Queen Elizabeth’s net worth is a meagre, by comparison, £382m. More

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      Who is Kate Abdo, and why did the DAZN & Fox boxing presenter leave Sky Sports News?

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      KATE ABDO is becoming the face of PPV boxing Stateside. The British broadcaster left her role at Sky Sports in 2015 to join FOX in the US and is now fronting DAZN’s coverage online.
      Kate Abdo is just as at home anchoring boxing as she is football
      At Sky, Abdo hosted the pay-per-view boxing events, Champions League Football, as well as Sky Sports News coverage, including Deadline Day.
      But after being loaned to Fox to help cover the Women’s World Cup, she ended up joining permanently in 2017.
      The Manchester-born star relocated to America to host their Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, FA Cup, and Bundesliga coverage.
      Abdo also helped cover Premier Boxing Champions including their ‘Inside PBC Boxing’ on Fox.
      But after Fox lost MLS rights and the cancellation of ‘Inside PBC’, Abdo left the American broadcasters.
      She then came back to the UK to work for CBS Sports as the host of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, according to Wikipedia.
      Abdo did return to cover boxing, however, as she worked for DAZN in Texas to cover Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Callum Smith.
      Most recently, however, Abdo has been working with Fox again on Tyson Fury’s upcoming fight with Deontay Wilder.
      Abdo was also involved in some controversy on Wednesday when she hosted the pre-fight press conference.
      Promoter Bob Arum launched a scathing attack in which he shouted ‘f*** her!’ after Abdo prompted Fury and Wilder to face off with each other after the news conference.
      Arum immediately jumped out of his chair to stop the face-off from happening, before criticising Abso backstage.
      Abdo responded this morning, calling Arum’s remarks ‘entirely inappropriate’. More

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      Who is Andorra vs England referee Kateryna Monzul?

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      ENGLAND will have female referee Kateryna Monzul in charge of their clash with Andorra this weekend. The Three Lions will be aiming to pick up a vital win over their opposition minnows when the two sides clash at the Estadio Nacional de Andorra.
      Kateryna Monzul will referee Andorra vs England this weekend
      Katheryn Monzul will have female assistants alongside her for the game
      And Monzul will be making history as the first ever woman to referee a senior England game.
      Well known female ref Stephanie Frappart will also play a part in the game as the VAR assistant.
      Who is Katheryn Monzul?
      Monzul will become the first ever woman to referee a senior England game when she takes charge of Saturday’s Andorra clash.
      The Ukrainian took part in her very first international match back in 2005 and has risen up the ranks ever since.
      Monzul, 40, is fluent in England and has a degree in architecture from the Kharkiv National Academy of Municipal Economy.
      Monzul, 40, is fluent in England and has a degree in architecture from the Kharkiv National Academy of Municipal Economy
      Her first ever tournament was at the Women’s Euro 2009 before serving as a fourth official at the 2011 World Cup.
      Monzul then refereed the first match at the 2015 World Cup and refereed the final that same year between Japan and USA.
      Her career then moved onto the Ukrainian Premier League before taking part in the Women’s Euro 2017 a year later.
      And then in November 2020, she officiated a men’s game between San Marino and Gibraltar in the first ever all-female referee team to take charge of a senior internationa More

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      Belgium vs France: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Uefa Nations League semi-final

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      WORLD champions France are set to take on Belgium in a big Nations League semi-final.The match in Italy will be a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final where the French ran out 1-0 winners in St Petersburg.
      Kylian Mbappe missed the decisive penalty as France were beaten by Switzerland in Euro 2020Credit: AFP
      Romelu Lukaku is looking to keep his excellent Chelsea form going on international duty with BelgiumCredit: AFP
      Didier Deschamps men are looking to get back to their best after going out of Euro 2020 with a whimper in a last 16 penalty defeat to Switzerland.
      Belgium meanwhile know time is running out for their ageing Golden Generation to deliver a trophy following their 2-1 Euro 2020 quarter-final loss to Italy.
      In 2019, France won a Nations League group containing Portugal, Croatia and Sweden with five wins and one draw.
      Roberto Martinez’s men were beaten by England at Wembley in their group but still convincingly finished ahead of the Three Lions, Denmark and Iceland.
      What time does Belgium vs France kick off?

      Belgium take on France on Thursday, October 7.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm UK time – 8.45pm in Belgium and France.
      It takes place at Juventus’ Allianz Stadium in Turin.
      The winner faces Spain in Sunday’s Nations League final.

      What TV channel is Belgium vs France on and can I live stream it?

      Belgium vs France is live on Sky Sports Football.
      To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action live with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news
      N’Golo Kante is unavailable after testing positive for Covid before he could join up with the France squad.
      Kevin De Bruyne is set to start for Belgium who also have Romelu Lukaku in their travelling squad.
      Kylian Mbappe said this week he considered retiring from international football aged just 22, but the PSG star is in the squad and is expected to start in Turin. More