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      Poland vs Russia: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 warm-up match

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      POLAND and Russia go head-to-head as both nations prepare for Euro 2020.The Poles were last in action back in March when they lost 2-1 to England, while Russia have won just two of their last nine internationals.

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      Poland will be hoping Robert Lewandowski can fire them to glory at Euro 2020Credit: EPA
      When is Poland vs Russia?

      This international friendly is being held on Tuesday, June 1.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
      When the nations last met, they drew 1-1 at Euro 2012.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage starts fifteen minutes before kick-off at 7.30pm.
      Sky customers can use Sky Go to stream, while non-subscribers are able to watch by purchasing a NOW TV pass from £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Robert Lewandowski could start for Poland but he’s not likely to last the full 90 minutes.
      Leeds star Mateusz Klich may start the game too, taking Piotr Zielenksi’s place.
      Aleksandr Sobolev could be in Russia’s XI ahead of Rifat Zhemaletdinov.
      Match odds

      Poland to win – 6/5
      Draw – 21/10
      Russia victory – 2/1
      Both teams to score – 3/4

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

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      Who is Floyd Mayweather’s fiancee? Anna Monroe is stunning Brit stripper who works for and is dating boxer

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER will be back in the ring this weekend against YouTuber Logan Paul – and he’ll have fiancee Anna Monroe cheering him on.The Miami event is expected to be a star-studded one, filled with celebrities and fellow athletes.
      Anna Monroe is head stripper at Mayweather’s Vegas club Girl CollectionCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Monroe and Mayweather went official with their relationship late last yearCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
      But there’s one particular person Mayweather will want to impress more than anyone else at the Hard Rock Stadium.
      Here’s everything you need to know about Mayweather’s flame Monroe…
      Who is Anna Monroe?
      Monroe was born on August 17 1992 and works as an influencer, stripper, model and entrepreneur from where she lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
      The entertainer, however, is actually English, though not much is known about the 28-year-old’s childhood.
      Monroe and Mayweather went official with their relationship towards the end of last year and it’s been reported that they want to have a baby together.
      Monroe and Mayweather have officially been an item since December 2020Credit: Instagram
      Mayweather and Monroe have been on various vacations together, including to GreeceCredit: Instagram
      Monroe and Mayweather have reportedly talked about having a baby togetherCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe

      Mayweather is said to have appointed Monroe as head stripper at his Las Vegas club the Girl Collection after meeting her at the night-spot as she was leaving the building.
      The pair have been on vacation to numerous luxury spots including Paris, Abu Dhabi, Athens and the Caribbean.
      And it’s expected that Monroe will be ringside at Mayweather’s fight with Paul this weekend in Miami.
      Monroe has close to 81,000 followers on Instagram but has never posted a picture of Mayweather on the social media app.

      Anna Monroe works in Mayweather’s Vegas club Girl CollectionCredit: Instagram
      Monroe could be ringside to watch Mayweather fight Paul this weekendCredit: Instagram
      Anna Monroe and Floyd Mayweather have been engaged for five monthsCredit: Instagram
      Floyd Mayweather is training hard for his bout with Logan PaulCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Mayweather, however, is said to have told Monroe to leave his Las Vegas home so he can focus on training camp for Paul.
      “Floyd asked Anna to move out because he wants to focus on his boxing as he prepares for his next fights,” a source said.
      “Floyd is getting back into boxing more and more – even though he is supposed to have retired. So everything is being put on hold for the time being.
      “Anna has moved back into her old apartment. It’s been a stressful time for her but she is being understanding and she knows he is the one who calls the shots in their relationship.”
      Anna Monroe and Floyd Mayweather lived together at this stunning Vegas mansionCredit: Kamran Zand/Luxury Estates International
      Monroe, however, was reportedly told to leave so Mayweather could focus on training campCredit: Kamran Zand/Luxury Estates International
      Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul will clash on June 6 in MiamiCredit: Alamy
      When is Mayweather vs Paul?

      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul has been CONFIRMED for Sunday, June 6 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
      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.

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      Why are England playing Austria at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium?

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      ENGLAND face Austria as they begin their preparations for the start of Euro 2020.Gareth Southgate’s side are one of the favourites to win this summer’s showpiece and will play all of their group matches at Wembley.

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      Southgate’s side are based in the North East as they begin Euro preparationCredit: Getty
      But ahead of the big kick-off a week on Friday, they must first negotiate this warm-up friendly against Franco Foda’s side in Middlesbrough.
      Why are England playing at the Riverside Stadium?
      After announcing his final squad on Tuesday evening, Southgate will run his side through its paces against the Austrians on Wednesday.
      The game will be held at Championship side Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, where kick-off is at 8pm.
      The Three Lions are based in the North East for the next week and will face Romania at the same venue on Sunday.
      Boro are welcoming over 8,000 fans for each game this weekCredit: PA:Press Association
      Boro’s ground last staged an international in 2003, when England beat Slovakia 2-1.
      The stadium has been selected due to it’s Covid-secure status and continues the trend of England heading out on the road for home internationals.
      They’ve played at Manchester, Sunderland, Leeds, Leicester and Southampton since 2016 and the FA have leapt on this opportunity to branch away from London again.
      There will be over 8,200 fans in attendance, with the game a sell-out – although that accounts for only 25 percent of the Riverside’s total capacity.
      How can I watch on TV and live stream?
      You can catch England vs Austria live on ITV1.
      Coverage will start at 7.30pm.
      If you want to stream, head to the ITV Hub or download the official app on your mobile or tablet.

      England’s Euro 2020 schedule

      Sunday, 13 June – England vs Croatia – Wembley Stadium – 2pm
      Thursday, 18 June – England vs Scotland – Wembley Stadium – 8pm
      Tuesday, 22 June – Czech Republic vs England – Wembley Stadium – 8pm More

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      Who is referee Carlos del Cerro Grande and what games is he taking charge of at Euro 2020?

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      SPAIN’S man in the middle at the Euro 2020 this summer Carlos del Cerro Grande.The Euros is his first major international tournament as a ref.
      Carlos del Cerro Grande has no problem taking charge of big matchesCredit: AFP or licensors
      But Grande is no stranger to big competitions, Grande was the fourth official for the 2021 Champions League final and has officiated some high-profile games in the past.
      The Spaniard took charge of Manchester United’s 6-2 thrashing of Roma in this seasons Europa League semi-final and Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League victory at Borussia Dortmund in April.
      Who is Carlos del Cerro Grande?
      Grande began refereeing in Spain’s third tier in 2006 and as his stock rose at lower level, he was promoted to the Spanish second division six years later.
      A Police agent by profession, Grande continued to impress and made his La Liga bow in 2011 where he is now one of Spain’s top referees.
      The 45-year-old oversaw his first Champions League qualifying game in 2013 and two years later, the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Sevilla where he sent off both Javier Mascherano and Ever Banega.
      The Madrid native is unable to officiate El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona but has been given the task of overseeing international and even had a short stint in Saudi Arabia’s professional league.
      In 2016, Grande was the recipient of the prestigious Vicente Acebedo Trophy, an annual award by the Spanish Football Federation to the best referees in Spain.
      He is no stranger to Wembley Stadium as he took charge of England’s 3-0 friendly win over Republic of Ireland in November 2020.
      What is his refereeing style?
      Grande is known for a common-sense style of refereeing when making decisions, opting to allow games to flow.

      His experience and know-how of when to intervene has elevated him to the top of the Spanish game.
      What games is he taking charges of at Euro 2020?
      This has not yet been confirmed but he is expected to officiate in both the group stages and the latter rounds of the tournament. More

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      Euro 2020 fixtures: England, Scotland, Wales – all teams’ kick-off times, TV channel, live stream FREE and full schedule

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      THE domestic season is over and Euro 2020 is days away as a massive festival of football gets underway.It’s set to be a huge summer of action from around Europe as Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions go for glory.
      Southgate will be hoping to build on a good performance in the 2018 World CupCredit: AFP
      Billy Gilmour will be in action for Scotland after being picked by Steve ClarkeCredit: The Sun
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      There is plenty of home nations interest as well with Wales and Scotland involved in this summer’s showpiece.
      Re-arranged from last year’s cancelled tournament, Turkey face Italy in the Group A curtain-raiser in Rome.
      Euro 2020 confirmed groups
      There are 24 nations competing in Euro 2020, which will get underway on Friday, June 11 2021.
      Of the Home Nations, three have made it to the finals with England and Scotland both in Group D, while Wales have a tough ask in Group A.

      Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland.
      Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia.
      Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North Macedonia.
      Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland.
      Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia.
      Group F: Germany, France, Portugal, Hungary.

      England boast the most-valuable squad of all Euro 2020 nations
      Euro 2020 fixtures
      Every single match of this summer’s tournament will be shown on free-to-air TV in the UK.
      You can catch the games on either the BBC or ITV, so anyone with a valid TV licence can watch.
      Games kick-off at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm BST – so there’s no late nights or early mornings like we’ve had in some recent World Cup’s.
      If you want to stream, the BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub will allow you to do so – all you have to do is create a free account.
      GROUP STAGE – Matchday 1
      Friday, June 11

      Turkey vs Italy, 8pm (Group A, BBC)

      Saturday, June 12

      Wales vs Switzerland, 2pm (Group A, BBC/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
      Denmark vs Finland, 5pm (Group B, BBC)
      Belgium vs Russia, 8pm (Group B, ITV)

      Sunday, June 13

      England vs Croatia, 2pm (Group D, BBC)
      Austria vs North Macedonia, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
      Holland vs Ukraine, 8pm (Group C, ITV)

      Monday, June 14

      Scotland vs Czech Republic, 2pm (Group D, BBC)
      Poland vs Slovakia, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
      Spain vs Sweden, 8pm (Group E, BBC)

      Tuesday, June 15

      Hungary vs Portugal, 5pm (Group F, ITV)
      France vs Germany, 8pm (Group F, ITV)

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      GROUP STAGE – Matchday 2
      Wednesday, June 16

      Finland vs Russia, 2pm (Group B, BBC)
      Turkey vs Wales, 5pm (Group A, BBC/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
      Italy vs Switzerland, 8pm (Group A, ITV)

      Thursday, June 17

      Ukraine vs North Macedonia, 2pm (Group C, ITV)
      Denmark vs Belgium, 5pm (Group B, ITV)
      Holland vs Austria, 8pm (Group C, BBC)

      Friday, June 18

      Sweden vs Slovakia, 2pm (Group E, BBC)
      Croatia vs Czech Republic, 5pm (Group D, BBC)
      England vs Scotland, 8pm (Group D, ITV)

      Saturday, June 19

      Hungary vs France, 2pm (Group F, BBC)
      Portugal vs Germany, 5pm (Group F, ITV)
      Spain vs Poland, 8pm (Group E, BBC)

      GROUP STAGE – Matchday 3
      Sunday, June 20

      Italy vs Wales, 5pm (Group A, ITV/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
      Switzerland vs Turkey, 5pm (Group A, ITV)

      Monday, June 21

      Ukraine vs Austria, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
      North Macedonia vs Holland, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
      Russia vs Denmark, 8pm (Group B, BBC)
      Finland vs Belgium, 8pm (Group B, BBC)

      Tuesday, June 22

      Croatia vs Scotland, 8pm (Group D, ITV)
      Czech Republic vs England, 8pm (Group D, ITV)

      Wednesday, June 23

      Sweden vs Poland, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
      Slovakia vs Spain, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
      Portugal vs France, 8pm (Group F, BBC)
      Germany vs Hungary, 8pm (Group F, BBC)

      KNOCKOUT STAGE – Round of 16
      Saturday, June 26

      Match one – Runner up Group A vs Runner-up Group B, 6pm
      Match two – Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group C, 8pm

      Sunday, June 27

      Match three – Winner Group C vs 3rd Group D/E/F, 6pm
      Match four – Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/D/E/F, 8pm

      Monday, June 28

      Match five – Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E, 6pm
      Match six – Winner Group F vs 3rd Group A/B/C. 8pm

      Tuesday, June 29

      Match seven – Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group F, 6pm
      Match eight – Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D, 8pm

      KNOCKOUT STAGE – Quarter-finals
      Friday, July 2

      Winner of Match six vs Winner of Match five, 6pm
      Winner of Match four vs Winner of Match two, 8pm

      Saturday, July 3

      Winner of Match three vs Winner of Match one, 6pm
      Winner of Match eight vs Winner of match seven, 8pm

      KNOCKOUT STAGE – Semi-finals
      Tuesday, July 6

      Quarter-final two winner vs Quarter-final one winner, 8pm

      Wednesday, July 7

      Quarter-final four winner vs Quarter-final three winner, 8pm

      KNOCKOUT STAGE – Final
      Sunday, July 11

      Semi-final one winner vs Semi-final two winner, 8pm

      This summer’s showpiece will be held at Wembley in LondonCredit: PA
      Where will the Euro 2020 final be held?
      In a huge boost for Gareth Southgate and England, the semi-finals and final will be held at Wembley Stadium.
      Euro 2020 confirmed venues are:

      Rome (Stadio Olimpico)
      Baku (Olympic Stadium)
      Copenhagen (Parken Stadium)
      St Petersburg (St Petersburg Stadium)
      Amsterdam (Johan Crujff Arena)
      Bucharest (National Arena)
      London (Wembley Stadium)
      Glasgow (Hampden Park)
      Budapest (Puskás Aréna)
      Munich (Fußball Arena München)
      Seville (La Cartuja Stadium) More

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      What date is the FINAL England squad for Euro 2020 getting announced? Why has Gareth Southgate delayed naming it?

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE faces the toughest job in football – naming the England squad for Euro 2020… so difficult in fact, that he has DELAYED the final cut until TODAY.With the final at Wembley this summer and an expectant home crowd hoping for a big performance from the Three Lions, naming his squad is a huge step towards glory.
      Gareth Southgate will name his squad soon after the Premier League season finishesCredit: AFP
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the players hoping to convince Southgate ahead of Euro 2020Credit: AFP
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      And there are some incredibly tough decisions to make for the man who got England to the World Cup semi-finals three years ago.
      But there has been a change of plan – Southgate will only name a PROVISIONAL squad for the Euros on Tuesday, May 25.
      When will Gareth Southgate name his FINAL England squad for the Euros?
      Southgate will name his England squad on Tuesday, June 1.
      The deadline for all Euro 2020 squads to be named is that same day.
      The announcement is set to take place at 1pm.
      Why has Southgate delayed his final announcement?
      Because there are so many England players involved in the Europa League final on May 26 and Champions League final on May 29.
      Here are all the England regulars involved in both matches:
      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
      Chelsea: Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Mason Mount.
      Manchester City: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling.
      EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL
      Manchester United: Dean Henderson, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood.

      How many players can international managers name in their Euro 2020 squad lists?
      Each squad can have 26 players in it.
      How England’s path to Euros glory could look

      Uefa initially announced that there could be 23 stars in each, but because of the threat of players having to isolate due to Covid, the European governing body expanded each squad by three.
      Many think that can be an advantage for England, with some serious strength in depth in certain areas, such as right-back and attacking midfield.
      But other countries like France, Spain and Germany will surely feel the same way.
      Who is in the 33-man England squad?

      Dean Henderson (GK)
      Sam Johnstone (GK)
      Jordan Pickford (GK)
      Aaron Ramsdale (GK)
      Trent Alexander-Arnold
      Ben Chilwell
      Conor Coady
      Ben Godfrey
      Reece James
      Harry Maguire
      Tyrone Mings
      Luke Shaw
      John Stones
      Kieran Trippier
      Kyle Walker
      Ben White
      Jude Bellingham
      Jordan Henderson
      Jesse Lingard
      Mason Mount
      Kalvin Phillips
      Declan Rice
      James Ward-Prowse
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Phil Foden
      Jack Grealish
      Mason Greenwood
      Harry Kane
      Marcus Rashford
      Bukayo Saka
      Jadon Sancho
      Raheem Sterling
      Ollie Watkins More

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      Why is Ryan Giggs not managing Wales at Euro 2020 this summer?

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      WALES will be aiming to go on another brilliant run at the Euros this summer but will be doing so WITHOUT Ryan Giggs in the dugout. Giggs has been Wales boss since 2018 and managed to steer them through the Euro qualifiers and into this summer’s tournament.
      Ryan Giggs won’t be managing Wales this summer at Euro 2020Credit: AFP
      But the Man Utd icon won’t be there to manage his players to glory.
      Why isn’t Ryan Giggs managing Wales at Euro 2020?
      Giggs was readying his squad for their long-awaited Euros campaign this summer before being arrested in April.
      Giggs, 47, was charged with coercive control and actual bodily harm in relation to his ex-girlfriend, while he was also charged with assault by beating relating to a second woman.
      “We have authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Ryan Giggs with engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive and assault occasioning actual bodily harm,” the Crown Prosecution Service announced.

      As a result, the Welsh FA announced Robert Page would be taking Giggs place as manager for the Euros.
      Giggs will go on trial for his alleged crimes on January 24, 2021.
      The former United winger didn’t enter a formal plea but says he “looks forward to clearing my name”.
      Who are Wales playing at Euro 2020?
      Wales are in Group A for this summer’s European Championships, meaning they will play Switzerland, Turkey and Italy in the group stages.
      Ahead of their first game against Switzerland, Wales will play two friendlies against France and Albania.
      Robert Page will take charge of Wales this summer at Euro 2020Credit: PA
      Wales Euro 2020 Group A fixtures:

      Wales vs Switzerland – Sat, June 12 – 2pm
      Turkey vs Wales – Weds, June 16 – 5pm
      Italy vs Wales – Sun, June 20 – 5pm More

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      Turkey vs Guinea: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and teams for Euro 2020 warm-up game

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      THE Euro 2020 warm-up fixtures continue with Wales’ Group A opponents Turkey in action against GuineaThe Turks were supposed to host Northern Ireland, but that game was cancelled due to Turkey’s placement on the UK red list.
      ⚽ Follow ALL of the latest news and updates from Euro 2020 with our live blog
      Burak Yilmaz (centre) fired Lille to a stunning Ligue 1 triumph and will be looking to make a similar impact at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      However, Africa Cup of Nations side Guinea have stepped in at the last minute as Senol Gunes’ men step up their preparations.
      Last Thursday, Turkey picked up a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan in their first warm-up fixture.
      What time does Turkey vs Guinea kick off?

      Turkey vs Guinea takes place on Monday, May 31 – TODAY.
      The match kicks off at 6pm in the UK – 8pm in Turkey and 5pm in Guinea.
      It will take place at the Antalya Stadium.

      What TV channel is Turkey vs Guinea on and can I live stream it?

      Turkey vs Guinea is live on the Sky Sports Red Button in the UK.
      Coverage will commence at kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
      TRT Spor will show the game live in Turkey.

      Team news
      Turkey’s provisional 30-man Euro 2020 squad, which Senol Gunes must cut to 26 men by Tuesday, is as follows:

      Mert Günok (GK)
      Uğurcan Çakır (GK)
      Altay Bayındır (GK)
      Gökhan Akkan (GK)
      Kaan Ayhan
      Çağlar Söyüncü
      Zeki Çelik
      Merih Demiral
      Umut Meraş
      Ozan Kabak
      Mert Müldür
      Rıdvan Yılmaz
      Ozan Tufan
      Hakan Çalhanoğlu
      Okay Yokuşlu
      Yusuf Yazıcı
      Cengiz Ünder
      Mahmut Tekdemir
      İrfan Kahveci
      Dorukhan Toköz
      Abdülkadir Ömür
      Efecan Karaca
      Taylan Antalyalı
      Orkun Kökçü
      Halil Akbunar
      Turkey Göztepe
      Kerem Aktürkoğlu
      Burak Yılmaz (c)
      Kenan Karaman
      Enes Ünal
      Halil Dervişoğlu More