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      Euro 2020 warm-up fixtures and results: Spain draw with Portugal, England to face Romania, Wales draw with Albania

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      EURO 2020 is just around the corner, with the tournament getting underway on June 11 in Rome. This summers competition is set to take place all across the continent, with 11 cities hosting games.
      The Euro 2020 final will be played at Wembley and there will be fans if everything goes to planCredit: GETTY IMAGES
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      But squeezed in between will be warm-up fixtures for the likes of England, Scotland, Wales, France and Portugal.
      Luckily for you, SunSport have complied everything you need to know.
      When are England’s warm-up fixtures?

      Wednesday, 2 June – England 1-0 Austria – Riverside Stadium – 8pm
      Sunday, 6 June – England vs Romania – Riverside Stadium – 5pm

      Gareth Southgate will be using the two fixtures against Austria and Romania to prepare his team for a big summer of football.
      Both games will be plated at the Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough.
      And he’ll be hoping his team can replicate their last performance in a major international competition – World Cup 2018 – if not do better.
      Southgate has named his 33-man squad which will be cut down to 26 on 1 June.
      Brighton defender Ben White is a surprise inclusion, alongside Everton’s Ben Godfrey.

      When are Scotland’s warm-up fixtures?

      Wednesday, 2 June – Netherlands 2-2 Scotland – Estádio Algarve – 7.45pm
      Sunday, 6 June – Luxembourg vs Scotland – Josy Barthel – 5pm

      Steve Clarke is taking his side to Portugal for his teams first fixture against the Netherlands.
      And his team will then travel to play Luxembourg days later.
      Clarke has named his team which will take part in the tournament – and he has included Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour.
      Billy Gilmour in action for ChelseaCredit: PA
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      When are Wales’ warm-up fixtures?

      Wednesday, 2 June – France 3-0 Wales – Allianz Riviera – 8.05pm
      Saturday, 5 June – Wales 0-0 Albania – Cardiff City Stadium – 5pm

      Robert Page will lead Wales into this summers tournament after taking over from legend Ryan Giggs.
      His team will start off with a tough friendly against world champions France, who will be looking to win the Euros after being shocked in the 2016 final by Portugal.
      Wales will welcome Albania days later to the Cardiff City Stadium, for one last send-off before they set off for Baku for their first group stage fixture against Switzerland on 12 June.
      Robert Page will manage Wales at the EurosCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      When are France’s warm-up fixtures?

      Wednesday, 2 June – France 3-0 Wales – Allianz Riviera – 8.05pm
      Tuesday, 8 June – France vs Bulgaria – Stade de France – 8.10pm

      Didier Deschamps’ team will play both of their warm-up fixtures on home soil, starting off with Wales on 2 June.
      Bulgaria will follow, and the fixture will take place in the very stadium France lost to Portugal in, in the Euro 2016 final.
      Deschamps has already announced his 26-man squad for this summers Euros.
      And he has recalled Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, five years after his last call-up.
      Benzema was last called up five years agoCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      When are Portugal’s warm-up fixtures?

      Friday, 4 June – Spain 0-0 Portugal – Estadio Wanda Metropolitano – 6.30pm
      Wednesday, 9 June – Portugal vs Israel – José Alvalade Stadium – 7.45pm

      Portugal manager Fernando Santos has announced a mouth-watering 26-man squad including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes.
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      The reigning champions are looking to win the Euros back-to-back with an arguably stronger squad than the side that beat France in the 2016 Euros final.
      But up first, Portugal will travel to continental neighbours Spain and play a warm-up fixture at the home of Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.
      Portugal will then face Israel on home soil before preparing to face Hungary in their opening Euro 2020 fixture.
      Full Euro 2020 warm-up fixture list
      Thursday, May 27
      Turkey 2-1 Azerbaijan
      Friday, May 28
      Italy 7-0 San Marino
      Saturday, May 29
      Sweden 2-0 Finland
      Sunday, May 30
      Switzerland 2-1 United States
      Monday, May 31
      Turkey 0-0 Guinea
      Tuesday, June 1
      Croatia 1-1 Armenia
      Poland 1-1 Russia
      North Macedonia 1-1 Slovenia
      Slovakia 1-1 Bulgaria
      Wednesday, June 2
      Netherlands 2-2 Scotland
      England 1-0 Austria
      Germany 1-1 Denmark
      France 3-0 Wales
      Thursday, June 3
      Switzerland 7-0 Liechtenstein (5pm)
      Turkey 2-0 Moldova (6pm)
      Ukraine 1-0 Northern Ireland (7pm)
      Belgium 1-1 Greece (7.45pm)
      Friday, June 4
      Finland 0-1 Estonia (5pm)
      North Macedonia 4-0 Kazakhstan (5pm)
      Spain 0-0 Portugal (6.30pm)
      Hungary 1-0 Cyprus (7pm)
      Italy 4-0 Czech Republic (7.45pm)
      Saturday, June 5
      Russia vs Bulgaria (4pm)
      Wales vs Albania (5pm)
      Sweden vs Armenia (7.45pm)
      Sunday, June 6
      Austria vs Slovakia (4.30pm)
      Denmark vs Bosnia (5pm)
      England vs Romania (5pm)
      Luxembourg vs Scotland (5pm)
      Netherlands vs Georgia (5pm)
      Belgium vs Croatia (7.45pm)
      Monday, June 7
      Ukraine vs Cyprus (5pm)
      Germany vs Latvia (7.45pm)
      Tuesday, June 8
      Poland vs Iceland (5pm)
      Hungary vs Republic of Ireland (7pm)
      Czech Republic vs Albania (7.15pm)
      Spain vs Lithuania (7.45pm)
      France vs Bulgaria (8.10pm)
      Wednesday, June 9
      Portugal vs Israel (7.45pm)
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul ring walk time TONIGHT: What time will Sunday Miami mega-fight start?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is BACK as the boxing icon prepares to face YouTube sensation Logan Paul in an exhibition fight TONIGHT. ‘Money’, as he’s come to be known over the years, hasn’t stepped foot inside in a ring since 2017, when he comfortably beat Conor McGregor in 10 rounds.
      Floyd Mayweather will face Logan Paul in an exhibition fightCredit: Alamy

      Paul, a popular social media figure whose fought just once in a professional setting, lost to fellow YouTube star KSI back in 2019.
      But as Mayweather would say – if it makes money, it makes sense, and the pair will clash over eight rounds in what will be a star-studded event in Miami.
      When is Mayweather vs Paul?

      Mayweather will make his long-awaited return to the ring against Paul in the early hours of Monday, June 7 in the UK.
      The fight will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins in Florida.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in the stadium for the event, likely around 70,000 fans in attendance.
      Mayweather vs Paul will likely get underway at around 4am UK time on Monday, June 7.

      What channel is Mayweather vs Paul and can it be live streamed?

      Mayweather’s huge clash with Paul will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
      You can purchase the event for £16.95 by clicking HERE.
      The event is available for live streaming from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You can also download the Sky Sports Box Office app onto NOW TV, which is available to watch on Smart TVs.

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      Floyd Mayweather has been training hard for his boxing returnCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

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      What have they said?
      Paul said: “He’s one of the best boxers of our generation.
      “When I was presented with the opportunity to fight him, as a showman and an entertainer who has risen to challenges his whole life this was too good to turn down.
      “I think the biggest thing here, and it’s obvious, is my height, my weight, my reach and my age. There are weight classes in boxing for a reason.”
      Mayweather previously said: “These YouTube girls better find some Barbie dolls to play with cause I’m not the one for the kid games.
      “Three years ago a fighter from the UFC said my name and I had to put a muzzle on that b***h.
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      F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race: UK start time, TV channel, full race schedule as Hamilton aims for glory

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      F1 is back this weekend as the world’s best drivers head out to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen will be looking to make it two race wins in a row while Lewis Hamilton is hoping to get back to winning ways following his stutter in Monaco.
      Max Verstappen won the F1 Monaco Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      The Monaco GP proved to be one of the most exciting races of the year as Brit Hamilton finished SEVENTH after a disastrous qualifying.
      And the Baku City Circuit awaits as the F1 season continues to hot up.
      When is F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix first practice?

      The race will take place at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan’s capital.
      The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will start at 1pm on Sunday, June 6.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      All of this weekend’s F1 action from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      You can live stream all the action from first practice all the way to Sunday’s race from the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Lewis Hamilton is hoping to get back to winning ways in BakuCredit: Getty
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      Friday, June 4

      Practice One – 9.30am
      Practice Two – 1pm

      Saturday, June 5

      Practice Three – 10am
      Qualifying – 1pm

      Sunday, June 6

      Azerbaijan Grand Prix – 1pm More

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      Watch Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul weigh-in LIVE VIDEO: Fighters tip scales before huge boxing match

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Logan Paul are all set for their blockbuster boxing showdown on Sunday night. The Money Man retired as a 50-0 unbeaten star and will face off against the YouTuber in Miami.
      But first, there is the small matter of the weigh-in – and you can watch all the drama unfold below.
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      Where can I watch the Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul weigh-in?

      The Mayweather vs Paul weigh-in will be live on the Showtime Sports YouTube channel.
      It can also be streamed on Showtime’s Facebook.
      The fighters are expected to step onto the scales at 10.45pm in the UK – 5.45pm local time.

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      When will Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul take place?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul has been CONFIRMED for Sunday, June 6 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
      The fight was supposed to be held on Saturday, February 20, but the bout was postponed.
      It was rumoured that the reason for the postponement was a lack of interest, however Logan Paul denied that that was the case.
      Claiming the decision was down to “business complications”, he said: “The Mayweather fight is pushed [back] which I am completely OK with.
      “The fight’s still happening [but] we want to have a packed arena somewhere and then the business side of things, we have to iron them out.
      “He’s got a lot of people on his team, [his advisor] Al Haymon got involved, if you know boxing, you know what that means for getting an actual deal done and figuring out a venue.
      “I need as much practice, training, sparring under my belt against this guy.
      “With every day that goes past I get better and he gets older.”

      What TV channel and live stream will Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul be on?
      Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK, with a price of £16.95.
      Sky Sports Box Office also showed Logan Paul vs KSI back in November 2019.
      Sky begin their coverage at midnight, with the main event expected at around 4am BST/11pm local time
      In the US, the event will be on Showtime.
      Who is on the undercard?
      NFL star Chad Ochocinco Johnson makes his boxing debut against bare knuckle veteran Brian Maxwell to open up proceedings.

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      Belgium vs Croatia: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 warm-up clash

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      BELGIUM and Croatia face-off in their final warm-up game before Euro 2020.Both sides will be hoping to emulate their exploits in the 2018 World Cup this summer, with the Croats facing England in their first match on June 13.

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      Belgium are expected to go far at Euro 2020Credit: AFP
      When is Belgium vs Croatia?

      This friendly will be held on Sunday, June 6.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
      In their last matches, Belgium put EIGHT past Belarus while Croatia were held 1-1 by Armenia.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of this game live on Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage begins at 7.30pm.
      If you’re not a Sky customer, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet or PC.
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      What is the team news?
      Kevin De Bruyne will sit out this clash after undergoing surgery on the facial injuries he sustained in the Champions League final.
      Axel Witsel is back in training but this one will come too soon.
      Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard could all slot back into the side as Martinez makes changes.
      Josip Brekalo will miss out for Croatia after limping off in their draw with Armenia.
      Match odds

      Belgium to win – 4/5
      Draw – 12/5
      Croatia victory – 16/5

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

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      Holland vs Georgia: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Euro 2020 warm-up clash

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      HOLLAND face Georgia as Frank de Boer’s side make final preparations for Euro 2020.After missing out on the last major tournament, the Netherlands are back this time round and are amongst the favourites to go far.

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      De Boer’s side have won four of their last five international gamesCredit: PA
      When is Holland vs Georgia?

      This Euro 2020 warm-up game is being held on Sunday, June 6.
      Kick-off is at 5pm BST.
      Georgia are without a win in eight internationals, with this the first ever meeting between the sides.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage starts at 4.45pm.
      If you’re not a Sky customer, grabbing a NOW TV pass from £9.99 will allow you to stream wherever you are.
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      What is the team news?
      Frank De Boer is set to ring the changes for the hosts after their draw with Scotland.
      Donny van de Beek will likely start in the middle of the park, while Patrick van Aanholt, Quincy Promes and Joel Veltman could all feature.
      Maarten Stekelenburg is also expected to get back between the sticks.
      Solomon Kverkvelia misses out for Georgia after his red card against Romania.
      Match odds

      Holland to win – 1/6
      Draw – 11/2
      Georgia victory – 11/1

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

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      Luxembourg vs Scotland: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Euro 2020 warm-up clash

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      SCOTLAND will go through their final preparations for Euro 2020 by taking on Luxembourg this weekend. Scotland were brilliant in their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands earlier this week and will be hoping to close out preparations with a win.
      Scotland drew with Holland in their last international friendly clashCredit: The Sun
      What time does Luxembourg vs Scotland kick-off?

      Scotland’s clash with Luxembourg will get underway from 5pm UK time on Sunday, June 6.
      The game will take place at the Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg.
      There will be a reduced capacity in the stadium due to coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Luxembourg vs Scotland will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Team news
      Scotland have David Marshall, Stephen O’Donnell, Nathan Patterson, Grant Hanley, John McGinn and Che Adams back available after they left Covid isolation.
      Ryan Fraser came off the bench in the draw with Holland and could feature here.
      Vincent Thill is out for Luxembourg, while Scott McTominay could be back in the starting XI for the Scots.
      Odds

      Luxembourg – 4/1
      Draw – 27/10
      Scotland – 4/7

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and correct at time of publication. More

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      England vs Romania FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 warm-up clash

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      ENGLAND face Romania at the Riverside Stadium as they play their final warm-up game before Euro 2020.Gareth Southgate has named his 26-man squad for the finals and will be hoping to take some momentum into their opening game against Croatia.

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      Harry Kane will be looking to fire England to victory in this summer’s finalsCredit: AP
      When is England vs Romania?

      This friendly clash will be held on Sunday, June 6.
      Kick-off in Middlesbrough is set for 5pm BST.
      It will be the first meeting between the two nations since Euro 2000, when Romania stunned England 3-2.

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      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the action live on ITV1, which is free-to-air in the UK.
      Coverage will start at 4.30pm.
      If you want to stream – and have a valid TV licence – head to the ITV Hub.

      What is the team news?
      England still have some fitness issues to content with as Harry Maguire remains doubtful for the start of the Euros with ankle ligament damage.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is no longer in the squad for Euro 2020 after suffering a thigh injury in the win over Austria earlier this week.
      Jack Grealish, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson have all been included in the squad to play Romania.
      Romania don’t have any injuries to contend with but forward Florin Tanase is suspended for the visitors.
      Match odds

      England to win – 1/5
      Draw – 9/2
      Romania victory – 9/1
      Over 2.5 goals – 6/10

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