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      Chile vs Brazil: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifier

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      BRAZIL take on Chile in a World Cup qualifier in their first game since losing the Copa America title to Argentina. But Neymar and co will be pining to qualify for the World Cup, which the football-mad nation haven’t won since 2002.
      Brazil are back in action against Chile later tonightCredit: EPA
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      What time does Chile vs Brazil kick-off?

      Brazil’s World Cup qualifying clash with Chile will get underway from 2am UK time on Friday, September 3.
      The game will take place at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Macul, Chile.
      There will be thousands of fans in attendance at the clash.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chile vs Brazil will be shown live on Premier Sports.
      You can live stream all of the action from the Premier Player, which is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Team news
      Numerous Premier League players, including Thiago Silva, Alisson, Emerson, Fred, Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus won’t be taking part because of Covid restrictions.
      Dani Alves, Hulk and Neymar, however, are all in Chile for the game.
      Ben Brereton Diaz will remain with Blackburn because of Covid restrictions, too.
      Odds

      Chile to win – 7/2
      Draw – 23/10
      Brazil to win – 10/11

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Venezuela vs Argentina: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifier

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      ARGENTINA are back in action this evening in a World Cup qualifying clash against Venezuela. Lionel Messi has joined back up with his team-mates after making his debut for PSG last week, and he’s expected to play some part for his country.
      Lionel Messi finally won the Copa America earlier this summerCredit: AFP
      What time does Venezuela vs Argentina kick-off?

      Argentina’s clash with Venezuela will get underway from 1am UK time in the early hours of Friday, September 3.
      The game will be played at the Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristobal, Venezuela.
      The match will be watched by thousands of fans in attendance.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina’s match with Venezuela is available to watch live on Premier Sports.
      You can live stream the action from the Premier Player, which is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Team news
      Unfortunately for Venezuela, their squad WAS hit by a Covid outbreak during Copa America, but they’ve close to a full-strength side aga9in.
      Josef Martinez and Salomon Rondon are both expected to start tonight.
      Sergio Agüero has missed out on the squad for Argentina through injury, but Lionel Messi is expected to play.
      Odds

      Venezuela to win – 7/1
      Draw – 7/2
      Argentina to win – 4/9

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Liechtenstein vs Germany: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifying clash

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      GERMANY begin their new era with Hansi Flick as manager tonight in a World Cup qualifier with Liechtenstein. Flick has taken the reins from Joachim Low, whose German side were knocked out of Euro 2020 by England in the summer.
      Hansi Flick has taken his first training session in charge of GermanyCredit: AFP
      What time does Liechtenstein vs Germany kick-off?

      Germany’s clash with Liechtenstein will get underway from 7.45pm UK time TONIGHT.
      The game will take place at Kybun Park in Switzerland.
      There will be fans in attendance to watch the match.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Liechtenstein vs Germany is available to watch on the Sky Sports Red Button.
      You can stream the action from the Sky Sports app, which is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Team news
      Thomas Muller is not in the side for Germany as he has an adductor problem.
      There are call-ups, however er, for Marco Reus and Mahmoud Dahoud.
      Florian Wirtz has also been selected by new boss Flick.
      Manuel Never is out with an ankle injury.
      Odds

      Liechtenstein to win – 250/1
      Draw – 55/1
      PSG to win – 1/80

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Italy vs Bulgaria: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifier TONIGHT

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      ITALY find themselves back in action against Bulgaria following their historic Euro 2020 victory in the summer. The Azzurri will be one of the favourites to win the World Cup next year in Qatar but they must first qualify.
      Italy are back in action against Bulgaria tonightCredit: Getty
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      Italy have won all three of their qualifying games so far and will be looking to make it four in a row against Bulgaria TONIGHT.
      What time does Italy vs Bulgaria kick-off?

      Italy’s clash with Bulgaria will get underway from 7.45pm UK time TONIGHT.
      The game will take place at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence.
      There will be a limited capacity of fans allowed in the stadium to watch the match.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Italy vs Belgium will be available to watch live on the Sky Sports Red Button.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Sports app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Roberto Mancini called up a very similar-looking selection to the one named in the summer for Euro 2020.
      Andrea Belotti had to withdraw from the squad because of injury but Mancini has Ciro Immobile and Moise Kean in his ranks.
      Nicolo Manolo is back in action after a few months on the injury table and could push to start in midfield ahead of Nicolo Barella.
      Odds

      Italy to win – 1/12
      Draw – 11/1
      Bulgaria to win – 40/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Sweden vs Spain: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifying clash

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      GROUP B table toppers Spain and Sweden go head to head as the two sides look to lay claim to the automatic World Cup qualifying place.The two sides were in the same group at Euro 2020 and it was the Swedes who got the upper hand over the summer as they topped their four-team table over the summer.
      Victor Lindelof is the new Sweden captain having being given the job by Janne AnderssonCredit: EPA
      But this is a different competition altogether as Luis Enrique’s side will look to maintain their lead in the Qatar 2022 qualifier with a result in Stockholm.
      When is Sweden vs Spain and what time does it kick off?

      The World Cup qualifier takes place on Thursday, September 2.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm in the UK – 8.45pm local time.
      The clash takes place at Friends Arena in Solna, on the outskirts of Stockholm.

      What TV channel is Sweden vs Spain on and can I live stream it?

      The match is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage starts at 7.40pm.
      You can also live stream the match on Now TV.

      What is the team news?
      Despite being dropped by Manchester United in favour of Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof is the new Sweden captain.

      Impressive Euro 2020 star Alexander Isak is in Janne Andersson’s squad and would be expected to start alongside Emil Forsberg.
      Premier League stars including Cesar Azpilicueta, David De Gea, Rodri, Ferran Torres and Adama Traore are all in Luis Enrique’s Spain squad.
      Pablo Sabaria is likely to miss the first game of this round of World Cup qualifiers with a muscle injury. More

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      Hungary vs England: Stream FREE, TV channel and kick-off time as Three Lions head to Budapest for World Cup qualifier

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      ENGLAND are back in action after the heartbreak of losing the Euro 2020 final on penalties.Gareth Southgate’s side may have impressed at the Euros, but there is no guarantee of qualifying for the World Cup without any hiccups.
      Gareth Southgate welcomes his England squad back after they came so close to winning Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      The Three Lions are already top of Group I with three wins from three matches so far.
      And with matches against Andorra and Poland to follow, fans should end this international window with a far better idea of whether they can start looking for tickets for Qatar next autumn.
      When is Hungary vs England and what time does it kick off?

      Hungary play England on Thursday, September 2.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm in the UK.
      The Uefa World Cup Group I qualifier takes place at the new Ferenc Puskas Stadium.

      What TV channel is the Qatar 2022 qualifier on and can I live stream it?

      England vs Hungary is being broadcast on ITV 1.
      Coverage starts at 7.15pm.
      You can live stream the game on ITV Hub on smartphone, connected devices such as laptops and smart TVs.

      What is the team news?
      Gareth Southgate has not picked Mason Greenwood after the Manchester United forward’s fine start to the season.
      But the Euro 2020 returnees are back in the squad, including Harry Kane, Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling.
      Marcus Rashford is out of the squad having recently had shoulder surgery.
      Jordan Henderson could well start after a solid few games for Liverpool at the start of the Premier League campaign.
      Euro 2020 heroes Adam Szalai and Andras Schafer, who both scored against Germany in their thrilling 2-2 draw, are both in the squad.
      What has Gareth Southgate said?
      “This is a fresh cycle.
      “We were always going to pick the bulk of the squad from the summer. We were never looking to make a lot of changes.
      “Ben White has had a Covid situation, Ben Chilwell has not played a game since the Champions League final and others have not had much football.

      “Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford are injured. So we were pleased with what Ollie Watkins did and now an opportunity for Patrick as a number nine.
      “His progress with Leeds has been excellent.
      “This is a good chance for him to come back in. We know him for the Under-21s and a fabulous moment for him and his family.” More

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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 DATE

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua lacing up their gloves.Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 September 4, 🇬🇧 Leeds, England

      Mauricio Lara vs Josh Warrington (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Katie Taylor vs Jennifer Han (10 rounds – women’s lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA title)
      Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Jovanni Straffon vs Maxi Hughes (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Ebanie Bridges vs Mailys Gangloff (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – Triller Fight Club PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 September 11, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Oscar De La Hoya vs Vitor Belfort (exhibition – 8 rounds)
      Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 September 11, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Sunny Edwards vs Jayson Mama (12 rounds – flyweight, IBF title)
      Callum Johnson vs Marko Nikolic (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 September 18, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs Brandon Figueroa (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO, WBA, WBC titles)

       📺 Sky Sports Box Office (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 September 25, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk (12 rounds, – heavyweight, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Lawrence Okolie vs Milan Prasovic (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)
      Callum Smith vs Lenin Castillo (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton vs Izan Dura (6 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Florian Marku vs Maxim Prodan (10 rounds – welterweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓 October 2, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Chris Eubank Jr vs Sven Elbir (10 rounds – middleweight)
      David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor – 12 rounds – welterweight)
      Richard Riakpohre vs Krzysztof Twardowski (12 rounds – cruiserweight)

      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – Triller Fight Club PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 October 5, 🇺🇸 New York, U.S.

      Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, IBF/WBO/WBA titles)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Liverpool, England

      Liam Smith vs Anthony Fowler (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Ted Cheeseman vs Troy Williamson (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Kieron Conway vs James Metcalf (10 rounds super-welterweight)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Jamie Mitchell (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Luke Willis vs Rylan Charlton (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Kamil Sokolowski (6 rounds – heavyweight)
      Peter McGrail vs TBA (4 rounds – bantamweight)

      📺 ESPN/Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓October 9, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBC, The Ring titles)
      Efe Ajagba vs Frank Sanchez (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Robert Helenius vs Adam Kownacki (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jared Anderson vs Vladimir Treshkin (8 rounds – heavyweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓October 16, 🇬🇧 Newcastle, England

      Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya (12 rounds middleweight, WBO title)
      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓October 23, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jamel Herring vs Shakur Stevenson (12 – super-featherweight, WBO title)

      📺 Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓November 6 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds -super middleweight, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF titles)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓December 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow, Scotland

      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (12 rounds – super-lightweight, IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA titles)

      Results
      🗓 August 29, 🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio

      Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley SD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Daniel Dubois def. Cusumano TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Tommy Fury def. Anthony Taylor UD4 (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Amanda Serrano def. Yamileth Mercado UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBO titles)
      Charles Conwell def. Mark DeLuca TKO3 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Montana Love def. Ivan Baranchyk TKO8 (10 rounds – junior welterweight)

      🗓 August 21, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Yordenis Ugas def. Manny Pacquiao Jr (12 rounds – welterweight, WBA title)
      Robert Guerrero def. Victor Ortiz UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Mark Magsayo def. Julio Ceja KO10 (10 rounds – featherweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Frisco, Texas

      Vergil Ortiz Jr. def. Egidijus Kavaliauskas TKO8 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      John Riel Casimero def. Guillermo Rigondeaux SD12 (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      🗓 August 14, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Joshua Buatsi def. Richard Bolotniks TKO11 (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Joe Cordina def. Joshuah Hernandex KO1 (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Kash Farooq def. Luis Gerardo Castillo UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      Hopey Price def. Claudio Grande UD6 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Raymond Ford def. Reece Bellotti TKO3 (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Przemyslaw Runowski UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 7, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Kid Galahad def. Jazza Dickens TKO11 (12 rounds – featherweight, IBF title)
      Fabio Wardley def. Nick Webb TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Alen Babic def. Mark Bennett RTD5 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      🗓 July 31, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Leigh Wood def. Xu Can TKO12 (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Chris Billam-Smith def. Tommy McCarthy SD12 (12 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Jack Cullen def. Avni Yildrim UD10 (10 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Anthony Fowler def. Rico Mueller TKO8 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 24, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Joe Joyce def. Carlos Takam TKO6 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Hamzah Sheeraz def. Ezequiel Gurria TKO5 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 17, 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, New York

      Jermell Charlo DREW w/ Brian Castano SDD12 (12 rounds, super-welterweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)

      🗓 July 9, 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Gilberto Ramirez def. Sullivan Barrera TKO4 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Joseph Diaz Jr. def. Javier Fortuna UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 June 26, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Vasyl Lomachenko def. Masayoshi Nakatani TKO9 (12 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 June 26, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Gervonta Davis def. Mario Barrios TKO10 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Erickson Lubin def. Jeison Rosario TKO6 (12 rounds – super-welterweight) More

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      Soccer Aid 2021 date: Team line-ups CONFIRMED, live stream, TV Channel, kick-off time for HUGE annual clash this weekend

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      SOCCER AID is back…and unlike last year we’ll have fans in attendance!Stars from the world of celebrity and sport – such as Usain Bolt and Olly Murs – do battle on the pitch as England aim to bounce back after losing to the Rest Of The World XI in 2020.
      Rest Of The World won last year after a thrilling penalty shoot-out
      Soccer Aid has raised over £47million for Unicef since its inception in 2006 with a record-breaking £9.3m raised in 2020 alone.
      When is Soccer Aid 2021?

      Soccer Aid 2021 takes place on Saturday, September 4 – the first time it will be played on a Saturday.
      Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium – with fans in attendance – plays host.
      The match will kick off at 7.30pm BST.

      Olly Murs will again be donning the Three Lions shirt
      What TV channel and live stream is Soccer Aid 2021 on?

      Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2021?
      A stellar cast awaits this year as Soccer Aid returns in front of fans in Manchester.
      Wayne Rooney will be coming out of retirement to play for England. Rooney was the Three Lions manager in 2020.
      Usain Bolt, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have also signed-up to play in the big one.
      Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Ashley Cole, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp have also been confirmed to play.
      And in the latest announcement, Rivaldo will join the Rest of the World XI.
      Harry Redknapp returns as Manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC, while Micah Richards joins the England coaching team with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
      On the celeb front, James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Paddy McGuinness, Ore Oduba, Kem Cetinay, Liv Cooke, Roman Kemp and Chunkz will all be running out on the pitch.
      Chunkz will be able to make amends for his penalty miss this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      How can I get tickets to Soccer Aid 2021?

      Last year’s Soccer Aid was played behind closed doors…
      But not this year!
      Get your tickets HERE

      What have they said?
      The 2020 England manager, Rooney, is coming out of retirement to play in the match.
      Rooney, 35, said: “Pulling on an England shirt is always special, so I’m absolutely delighted to be doing that again in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this September.

      “Managing the England team last year was great but being around the players made me want to lace up the boots again – now I’ve got that chance, one last time.”
      Micah Richards, who will be on Rooney’s coaching staff, said: “Usain Bolt running at Gary Neville? Rooney out of retirement? Me making my coaching debut. What more do you want?! This is going to be so good!
      “I can’t wait to see all the lads run out at The Etihad for such a great cause. The line-up is looking really strong and let me tell you – there are even more surprises to come!”
      Wayne Rooney to make return at Soccer Aid with England legend to be joined by Usain Bolt, Scholes and Neville at Etihad More