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      Man City vs RB Leipzig FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League group clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY welcome RB Leipzig as they kick-off their Champions League adventure on home soil.Pep Guardiola is still searching for that illusive European crown at Eastlands, with PSG and Club Brugge also for company in Group A.
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      Jack Grealish has settled well into lift at Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      When is Man City vs RB Leipzig?

      The opening game for both sides in Group A, this match will be held on Wednesday, September 15.
      Kick-off at the Etihad will be at 8pm BST.
      If you want to follow all the action with us here on SunSport, we’ll be running a live blog from 6.30pm.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the action live from Manchester on BT Sport 3.
      To stream, download the official BT Sport app on your mobile, tablet, PC or games console.

      Can I watch the match 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?
      Both Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne could feature after appearing off the bench against Leicester this weekend.
      Zack Steffen is therefore the only City absentee, with John Stones set to return to the defence.
      Marcelo Saracchi will miss out for the Bundesliga side as he continues rehab on a cruciate tear.
      Marcel Halstenberg is out with an ankle knock, while Angelino made his return to action from injury against Bayern.
      Match odds

      Man City to win – 1/4
      Draw – 9/2
      RB Leipzig victory – 9/1

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

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      Inter Milan vs Real Madrid FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League clash

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      SERIE A giants Inter Milan welcome Real Madrid for a crunch Group D clash in the Champions League. Both of these sides will be confident of making it through to the knockout stages with Shakhtar Donetsk and Sheriff Tiraspol making up the rest of the group.
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      Karim Benzema will be hoping to fire Madrid to victory in MilanCredit: AFP
      When is Inter Milan vs Real Madrid?

      The game is set for Wednesday, September 15.
      Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
      You can follow all the action as it happens right here on SunSport from 6.30pm.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      BT Sport have the rights to show Champions League games in the UK.
      This match is on the BT Sport Extra 2.
      Hit the red button on your remote and select Inter vs Real Madrid from the menu.
      If you want to stream, the game is available on the BT Sport App.

      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 hosts are without Alessandro Bastoni who is out with a thigh injury he picked up on international duty.
      Apart from that, the Italians have a clean bill of health with Edin Dzeko expected to lead the line.
      Gareth Bale will be on the sidelines for a ‘lengthy’ spell after picking up a hamstring problem in training.
      Ancelotti looks set to be without David Alaba, Toni Kroos and Luka Jovic as his squad continue to be ravaged by injury.
      Match odds

      Inter Milan win – 11/8
      Draw – 12/5
      Real Madrid to take all three points – 9/5

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

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

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN begin their Champions League challenge with a trip to face Belgian side Club Brugge.With Lionel Messi now among their ranks alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, the French giants are joint favourites with Man City to finally lift the trophy.
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      Messi will be desperate to help PSG towards their first Champions League crownCredit: AFP
      But this could be an awkward Group A clash against a Brugge side who are unbeaten at home since May.
      When is Club Brugge vs PSG?

      This Champions League group stage opener will be held on Wednesday, September 15.
      Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
      The last time PSG visited this ground in the 2019 group stages, they ran out emphatic 5-0 winners.
      You can follow ALL the action on our live blog right here from 6.30pm.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      Once again, BT Sport have the TV rights to show the Champions League live in the UK.
      This game will be shown live on BT Sport ESPN.
      Coverage begins at 7.30pm.
      If you want to stream, download the BT Sport app on your mobile, tablet or PC.
      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.

      Messi is reportedly earning £1,000,000-a-week at PSG

      What is the team news?
      The hosts will be without Eder Balanta after he was forced off at the weekend with a hip injury.
      Aston Villa loanee Wesley is lacking match fitness, while Bas Dost looks set to lead the line.
      For the visitors, Messi is set to start with Neymar also expected to be in the XI.
      Sergio Ramos, Marco Verratti and Layvin Kurzawa are all unavailable through injury, while Angel Di Maria is suspended.
      Match odds

      Club Brugge to win – 12/1
      Draw – 11/2
      PSG victory – 2/11
      Messi to score – 2/5

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

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

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      LIVERPOOL are back in Champions League action as they look to reclaim the trophy they won in 2018.And first up is a fixture that will have special memories for all Reds fans, as they take on AC Milan at home.
      Liverpool beat Leeds 3-0 in their last matchCredit: Reuters
      Olivier Giroud is set to return to the AC Milan lineupCredit: Getty
      No Liverpool supporter will ever forget the epic comeback from 3-0 down which saw Rafa Benitez’s men defeat Carlo Ancelotti’s much fancied Rossoneri on penalties in Istanbul.
      What time does Liverpool vs AC Milan kick off?

      Liverpool take on AC Milan on Wednesday, September 15.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Italy.
      It will take place at Anfield.
      The two sides last met in the Champions League final, but not the one in Istanbul. Back in 2007, AC Milan ran out 2-1 winners in Athens thanks to a brace from Filippo Inzaghi.

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs AC Milan is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Liverpool vs AC Milan 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
      Harvey Elliott will play no part in this match after the horrific injury he suffered at Leeds. Club captain Jordan Henderson is likely to be his replacement.
      Roberto Firmino and Neco Williams are also definitely out.
      Olivier Giroud has recovered from coronavirus and is therefore set to start for AC Milan ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko and Rade Krunic are out injured while former Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori is likely to earn a start in defence.
      Latest odds
      Liverpool 1/2
      Draw 7/2
      AC Milan 5/1
      * Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, September 13 More

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      Who is Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna Betsch, when did she marry F1 legend and how many children do they have?

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s wife Corinna Betsch has stood steadfastly by her stricken husband ever since his tragic skiing accident in 2013.But while her husband found fame as a Formula One champ, here’s a little about his wife.
      Michael and Corinna have been married since 1995Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Corinna’s life and times
      The 50-year-old German was born on March 2, 1969 in Halver in what was West Germany and is also keen on sports.
      In 2010 she won the European Championship in western style horse riding.
      She married the seven-times F1 champ in August 1995 in Germany and the couple live in Switzerland.
      The couple own horse ranches in Texas and Switzerland.
      After Michael’s skiing accident Corinna has kept out of the spotlight.
      F1 legend Michael, a seven times world champion, was put in a medically induced coma after a fall in the French Alps in December 2013.
      He was skiing with his son Mick, when he hit his head on rocks.
      And, despite wearing a helmet, the German star fell into a coma for six months after the accident and doctors said he had suffered blood clots on the brain.
      Physicians said the F1 legend would almost certainly have died if he was not wearing head protection.
      Corinna had been a big supporter of her husband’s career and was often seen by his side at races.
      Back in 2013 he told a German TV channel that he and his wife had never had a serious fight as a married couple.
      He said: “It’s because we share the same values. During all the time I was racing she was my guardian angel.”
      Michael was taken to hospital in Paris on September 9 for a stem cell treatment.
      Who are their children?
      Corinna gave birth to their first kid Gina-Maria in 1997 with Mick following two years later.
      Gina-Maria is a professional horse rider while Mick competes in formula racing.
      Mick started out karting but has now progressed to Formula 3.
      Gina-Maria, now 22, recently won the Cavalli a Roma event in Italy, held by the  National Reigning Horse Association.
      In January 2018, Gina posted an emotional message to her father on Instagram as he celebrated his 49th birthday.
      She wrote: “Happy Birthday to the best Dad ever. We love you. #keepfighting.”
      Corinna with her son MickCredit: Rex Features
      What happened in the court case?
      Corinna had demanded compensation over a headline in the German magazine Die Aktuelle.
      In 2015 the weekly magazine featured a picture of Corinna on the front page alongside the headline: “Corinna Schumacher – a new love makes her happy.”
      The story itself was about her daughter Gina-Maria and her new romance.
      Corinna’s lawyer though filed a complaint saying the headline was misleading.
      However a Hamburg court recently dismissed the action, it has been reported.
      According to the court, the front page did not necessarily lead to the incorrect idea that Corinna had split up with her husband.
      The couple have two grown kidsCredit: EPA
      What did her letter to a German musician say?
      Corinna described her husband as a “fighter” in a note revealed nearly five years since his ski tragedy.
      In the emotional letter, sent at an unknown time to a German musician, Corinna said: “I would like to sincerely thank you for your message and nice gift that will help us through this difficult time.
      “It is good to receive so many kind wishes and other well-intentioned words – which is a great support for our family.
      “We all know Michael is a fighter and will not give up.”
      It was written as a reply to Hamburg bandleader Sascha Herchenbach who had sent the family a recording of a new song named Born To Fight.
      He had composed the track in the months after the tragic accident
      Mr Herchenbach, 38, revealed the contents of the letter in an interview with German magazine Bunte. More

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      Do away goals count in Champions League and Europa League? Full Uefa rules for 2021/22 season

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      GET ready for more drama as the Champions League and Europa League get underway.Chelsea lifted last year’s CL trophy after seeing off Man City in an all-Premier League final – and the Blues begin their title defence against Zenit on September 14.
      Chelsea won the Champions League after a tense clash with Man CityCredit: Getty
      There’s changes on the way in Europe’s premier competition, with Uefa rocking the boat this term.Do away goals count in Champions League and Europa League matches?
      Away goals have been a feature of European knockout games since 1965.
      But this campaign things are going to be different.
      After years of speculation, Uefa have finally decided to scrap the away goals rule in both Champions League and Europa League knockout games over two-legs.
      As such, the aggregate score will now be the determining factor in sending a tie into extra-time.
      Should the scores be level after the extra 30 minutes, we go to penalties.
      The law previously gave a significant advantage to sides who hit the back of the net on the road, but drew criticism from many fans.
      ⚽ The away goals rule will be removed from all UEFA club competitions from the 2021/22 season.Ties in which the two teams score the same number of goals over the two legs will now have two 15-minute periods of extra time, and, if required, penalty kicks.#UCL #UWCL #UEL #UYL— UEFA (@UEFA) June 24, 2021

      Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin explained the decision: “The away goals rule has been an intrinsic part of Uefa competitions since it was introduced in 1965. However, the question of its abolition has been debated at various Uefa meetings over the last few years.
      “Although there was no unanimity of views, many coaches, fans and other football stakeholders have questioned its fairness and have expressed a preference for the rule to be abolished.
      “The impact of the rule now runs counter to its original purpose as, in fact, it now dissuades home teams – especially in first legs – from attacking, because they fear conceding a goal that would give their opponents a crucial advantage.
      “There is also criticism of the unfairness, especially in extra time, of obliging the home team to score twice when the away team has scored.
      “It is fair to say that home advantage is nowadays no longer as significant as it once was.
      “Taking into consideration the consistency across Europe in terms of styles of play, and many different factors which have led to a decline in home advantage, the Uefa Executive Committee has taken the correct decision in adopting the view that it is no longer appropriate for an away goal to carry more weight than one scored at home.” More

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      Who is Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna Betsch, when did she marry the F1 legend and how many children do they have?

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s wife Corinna Betsch has stood steadfastly by her stricken husband ever since his tragic skiing accident in 2013.But while her husband found fame as a Formula One champ, here’s a little about his wife.
      Michael and Corinna have been married since 1995Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Corinna’s life and times
      The 50-year-old German was born on March 2, 1969 in Halver in what was West Germany and is also keen on sports.
      In 2010 she won the European Championship in western style horse riding.
      She married the seven-times F1 champ in August 1995 in Germany and the couple live in Switzerland.
      The couple own horse ranches in Texas and Switzerland.
      After Michael’s skiing accident Corinna has kept out of the spotlight.
      F1 legend Michael, a seven times world champion, was put in a medically induced coma after a fall in the French Alps in December 2013.
      He was skiing with his son Mick, when he hit his head on rocks.
      And, despite wearing a helmet, the German star fell into a coma for six months after the accident and doctors said he had suffered blood clots on the brain.
      Physicians said the F1 legend would almost certainly have died if he was not wearing head protection.
      Corinna had been a big supporter of her husband’s career and was often seen by his side at races.
      Back in 2013 he told a German TV channel that he and his wife had never had a serious fight as a married couple.
      He said: “It’s because we share the same values. During all the time I was racing she was my guardian angel.”
      Michael was taken to hospital in Paris on September 9 for a stem cell treatment.
      Who are their children?
      Corinna gave birth to their first kid Gina-Maria in 1997 with Mick following two years later.
      Gina-Maria is a professional horse rider while Mick competes in formula racing.
      Mick started out karting but has now progressed to Formula 3.
      Gina-Maria, now 22, recently won the Cavalli a Roma event in Italy, held by the  National Reigning Horse Association.
      In January 2018, Gina posted an emotional message to her father on Instagram as he celebrated his 49th birthday.
      She wrote: “Happy Birthday to the best Dad ever. We love you. #keepfighting.”
      Corinna with her son MickCredit: Rex Features
      What happened in the court case?
      Corinna had demanded compensation over a headline in the German magazine Die Aktuelle.
      In 2015 the weekly magazine featured a picture of Corinna on the front page alongside the headline: “Corinna Schumacher – a new love makes her happy.”
      The story itself was about her daughter Gina-Maria and her new romance.
      Corinna’s lawyer though filed a complaint saying the headline was misleading.
      However a Hamburg court recently dismissed the action, it has been reported.
      According to the court, the front page did not necessarily lead to the incorrect idea that Corinna had split up with her husband.
      The couple have two grown kidsCredit: EPA
      What did her letter to a German musician say?
      Corinna described her husband as a “fighter” in a note revealed nearly five years since his ski tragedy.
      In the emotional letter, sent at an unknown time to a German musician, Corinna said: “I would like to sincerely thank you for your message and nice gift that will help us through this difficult time.
      “It is good to receive so many kind wishes and other well-intentioned words – which is a great support for our family.
      “We all know Michael is a fighter and will not give up.”
      It was written as a reply to Hamburg bandleader Sascha Herchenbach who had sent the family a recording of a new song named Born To Fight.
      He had composed the track in the months after the tragic accident
      Mr Herchenbach, 38, revealed the contents of the letter in an interview with German magazine Bunte. More

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      How many subs can teams make in the Champions League this season?

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      THE Champions League is back for another action-packed season.After a packed schedule over the past 18 months, teams are nursing their aching players into another brutal winter period.

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      Chelsea will need to manage their squad if they’re to defend their CL titleCredit: AFP
      As such, rotating players and using subs wisely in this year’s competition could be crucial later on in the tournament.
      How many subs can teams make in the Champions League?
      You may remember that during the pandemic certain rules were changed to accommodate the unprecedented situation.
      This included the use of up to SIX substitutes during Champions League matches.
      And this rule – for the most part – is here to stay this season.
      In the 2021/22 Champions League, teams during the group stages are allowed to make five substitutions per game.
      Should they make it through to the knockouts, they can make five in the 90 minutes and then an extra sixth sub in extra-time if the tie requires.
      This season clubs will be able to make five subs during group gamesCredit: Reuters

      Uefa’s rulebook states: “Up to five of the substitutes listed on each team’s match sheet may take part in the match.
      “Exceptionally, a sixth substitute listed on the match sheet may take part in knockout matches exclusively during extra time.
      “Each team may use a maximum of three stoppages in play to make substitutions (one additional stoppage in extra-time can be used).
      “Substitutions made before the start of the match, during half-time, between the end of normal playing time and extra time, and at half-time during extra time do not reduce the number of stoppages in play that can be used.
      “A player who has been substituted may take no further part in the match”.

      Which TV channel and live stream is the Champions League on this season?
      It can sometimes be tricky keeping up with which company has the TV rights to show football in the UK.
      BT Sport have once again bagged the rights to broadcast Champions League, Europa League and Conference League football on these shores.
      Every single match of the competition will be shown on the platform, with streaming available on your mobile, tablet and PC via the BT Sport app.
      And EE phone customers can watch the entire group stage for FREE.
      If you have a contract with the mobile giants, you’re eligible for three months free of BT Sport mobile. More