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      When is Man Utd vs Liverpool rescheduled date? What we know about postponed Premier League match put back by protests

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      MANCHESTER UNITED vs Liverpool is one of THE biggest matches of any Premier League season.And the fans made sure this year’s fixture became one that will send shockwaves around English football.
      How the May calendar looks for both Manchester United and Liverpool as it stands
      Manchester United fans protested outside Old Trafford before making their way into the stadiumCredit: Reuters
      Fans let off flares and ran around inside the theatre of dreams causing the match against Liverpool to be postponedCredit: Reuters
      Thousands of Manchester United supporters marched on their beloved Theatre of Dreams in protest at the club’s owning family the Glazers, who they want to sell the club.
      The Glazers were instrumental in attempting to set up the proposed European Super League with a raft of other big European clubs, which has fallen on its face after fan rage.
      The delayed fixture could disrupt the tail-end of United’s season, with the Red Devils fighting to win the Europa League as well as consolidate second place in the Prem.
      When will Manchester United vs Liverpool take place?
      The two clubs, as well as the Premier League, are in talks to find a date and time for the fixture.
      One possibility is to have it on the weekend of the Champions League final, May 29-30, which will be just days after the Europa League final on May 26.
      However this is unlikely as it would mean the game being played after the season is finished, putting Man Utd and Liverpool potentially at an advantage over the 18 other clubs.
      According to SunSport’s Martin Lipton, the most likely course of action will be that Liverpool’s trip to West Brom, scheduled for May 16, will now be brought forward by four days to May 12, when United are due to be playing Leicester.
      That will allow the rescheduled clash of the north west giants to be played at Old Trafford on Sunday May 16.

      When can the Premier League fixture happen?
      It’s complicated, but basically there may need to be a significant reshuffle if the game is not played today – Monday, May 3.
      Here is how both teams’ schedules look after Old Trafford clash postponed:

      May 6 – Roma vs Man Utd – 8pm – Europa League semi-final
      May 8 – Liverpool vs Southampton – 8.15pm – Premier League
      May 9 – Aston Villa vs Man Utd – 2.05pm – Premier League
      May 12 – Man Utd vs Leicester – 6pm – Premier League
      May 16 – WBA vs Liverpool – 4.30pm – Premier League
      May 19 – Man Utd vs Fulham, Burnley vs Liverpool – 7.45pm – Premier League
      May 23 – Wolves vs Man Utd, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – 4pm – Premier League – LAST DAY OF PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON
      May 26 – Europa League final – 8pm – if United qualify

      Will the rescheduled Man Utd vs Liverpool match have fans?
      Man Utd would be legally allowed to host Liverpool in front of a 25 per cent capacity if the game is moved to a date on or later than May 17.
      However, if this does happen it is unlikely that Liverpool or the other Premier League clubs would agree to the game being held with fans.
      All teams will play two games after May 17 – one home and one away – so all clubs can host fans once.
      The other clubs are therefore unlikely to agree to anything that could bring the integrity of the competition into question as this key stage.
      What will United’s punishment be for the fixture being postponed?
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could face a hefty fine or even a points deduction if they are found to be culpable of the postponement.
      The FA are investigating the chaotic scenes to determine what punishment they will hand out.
      A points deduction is an option – although it’s believed to be highly unlikely such a severe sanction would be used.

      What TV channel will the game be on and can I stream it?
      Whatever happens to the match, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will broadcast the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash.
      Then Now TV will be streaming the match. More

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      Man City vs PSG: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League semi-final clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY are on the brink of reaching the first Champions League final in their history.But Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain stand in the way of the Premier League champions-elect.

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      Riyad Mahrez’s free kick gave Manchester City a 2-1 lead going into the second legCredit: Reuters
      Pep Guardiola’s City have had a rotten run of form in crunch games in this competition in recent years, but this time out they have their best chance under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour.
      When is Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain what is the kick-off time?

      Kick-off is at 8pm BST tonight.
      Manchester City have a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Paris.
      If PSG win 2-1 on the night, the the game goes to extra time and penalties.

      What TV channel is Man City vs PSG on and can I live stream it?
      The match will be broadcast BT Sport 2 and BT Sport ultimate.
      BT Sport customers can also live stream the match on the broadcaster’s website and on the BT Sport app.
      Can I watch BT Sport 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 big news for PSG is tat Kylian Mbappe is questionable after picking up a calf injury in the last game.
      Juan Bernat is still nursing a knee injury and Idrissa Gueye is suspended after his red card in the first leg.
      City have a clean bill of health after their 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. More

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      Champions League final tickets: Are Man City and Chelsea fans allowed to attend and where will the match be held?

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      THE Champions League is down to the last four and Man City and Chelsea are both in strong positions to qualify for the final.City were 2-1 winners away to PSG while Chelsea scored the crucial away goal to secure a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      The Champions League final will be in Istanbul
      Though because of the global covid pandemic, the competition has had a very different look to it this year.
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      When is the Champions League final, and where’s it being held?

      The Champions League final will take place on Saturday, May 29.
      The Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey – famously the location of Liverpool’s 3-3 comeback win over AC Milan in 2005 – will host the showpiece this season.
      The kick-off time has yet to be decided, though it is expected to begin at 8pm BST.

      Are English fans allowed to attend the Champions League final?

      With the UK’s ban on non-essential international travel set to expire on May 17, Chelsea and/or Man City fans should be allowed to travel to Turkey for the match.
      However, the Turkish government will decide if any tickets will be allocated to travelling supporters of the participating clubs.
      Uefa have not placed any restrictions on ticket sales meaning Turkey is allowed to hold the game with any number of fans it chooses.
      Coronavirus cases in Turkey remain high, with the country having just entered a full lockdown.
      This means Turkey is likely to be on the UK’s amber list when travel resumes.
      This would see fans from the UK forced to quarantine for ten days on their return and take a pre-departure Covid test plus PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8 after landing.
      Despite this, UK fans would have no problems entering Turkey, with the Turkish government set to allow British travellers to enter without proof of vaccination or negative test from May 15.
      There has not yet been any suggestion from the UK or Turkey that fans could avoid quarantine through a bubble arrangement.
      Fans of the two Europa League finalists will get 2000 tickets each for that final in Gdansk, but Uefa have yet to announce an allocation for the Champions League final.

      The Ataturk Stadium plays host this year
      Can I get tickets?
      UEFA have revealed in their latest update that details are to follow soon on how you can get tickets to the big one.
      UEFA said: “The UEFA Champions League Final 2021 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey in the Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday, 29 May 2021.
      “Information about the ticket sales for this match (availability of tickets, application deadline, ticket prices, etc.) should be communicated around end of April 2021.
      “More details will follow in due course.”

      What are the Champions League semi-finals?

      Semi-final second legs
      Tuesday, May 4
      Man City vs PSG (8pm BST)
      Wednesday, May 5
      Chelsea vs Real Madrid (8pm BST) More

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      Who is Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s fiancé Andre Gray

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      ANDRE GRAY opened a new chapter in his career after joining Watford from Burnley.He’s currently engaged to Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock with the pair set to welcome their first child later this year.
      Andre Gray is engaged to Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne PinnockCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Who is Andre Gray?
      Andre Gray was born in Wolverhampton in 1991 and started his career at the Wolves academy in 2004.
      He made his debut for Shrewsbury Town in 2009, making four appearances before joining non-league Hinckley United a year later.
      After his successful spell at Hinckley, his career began to follow the trajectory of Leicester star Jamie Vardy.
      Gray progressed through the leagues, winning promotion from the Conference with Luton, moving to Championship side Brentford and finally achieving promotion to the Premier League with Burnley.
      And after refusing to sign a new deal with the Clarets he joined Watford for £18.5m, making his debut in a 3-3 draw against Liverpool.
      In 2012, when he was playing for Hinckley, Gray tweeted: “Is it me or are there gays everywhere? #Burn #Die #MakesMeSick”
      The striker subsequently made a passionate apology after the tweet was discovered four years later, and said he is now a “different person”.

      But the FA opted to hand him a four-match ban at a time where he was playing arguably the best football of his career, having just scored in Burnley’s 2-0 win over Liverpool.
      A Burnley statement read: “We believe this charge, regarding historical social media posts, should now also serve as a warning to all professional footballers, and participants in the wider sporting field.”What football team does he play for?
      Andre currently plays for Watford F.C.
      In the past he’s been a part of Shrewsbury Town, A.F.C. Telford United, Hinckley United, Luton Town, Brentford and Burnley.
      His current position is Striker.
      The couple got engaged in the summer of 2020Credit: Instagram

      When did he start dating Leigh-Anne Pinnock?
      Andre Gray is believed to have become involved with the Little Mix singer during 2016.
      Pinnock has posted a number of snaps supporting Gray, including one in the shirt of his former club Burnley.
      The pair got engaged on May 29, 2020, which was the couple’s fourth anniversary.
      Bandmates have predicted their big wedding day will happen soon.
      On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Leigh-Anne Pinnock revealed she is pregnant with her first child.
      The singer is set to give birth later this year. More

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      Man City vs PSG: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League semi-final second leg

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      MANCHESTER CITY are on the brink of reaching their first ever Champions League final.But Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain stand in the way of the Premier League champions-elect.
      Riyad Mahrez’s free kick gave Manchester City a 2-1 lead going into the second legCredit: Reuters
      Pep Guardiola’s City have had a rotten run of form in crunch games in this competition in recent years, but this time out they have their best chance under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour.
      When is Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain what is the kick-off time?

      The Champions League semi-final second leg Man City vs PSG is on Tuesday, May 4.
      Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.
      Manchester City have a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Paris.
      If PSG win 2-1 on the night, the the game goes to extra time and penalties.

      What TV channel is Man City vs PSG on and can I live stream it?
      The match will be broadcast BT Sport 2 and BT Sport ultimate.
      BT Sport customers can also live stream the match on the broadcaster’s website and on the BT Sport app.
      Can I watch BT Sport 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 big news for PSG is tat Kylian Mbappe is questionable after picking up a calf injury in the last game.
      Juan Bernat is still nursing a knee injury and Idrissa Gueye is suspended after his red card in the first leg.
      City have a clean bill of health after their 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. More

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      When is Man Utd vs Liverpool being played? What we know about postponed Premier League match put back by protests

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      MANCHESTER UNITED vs Liverpool is one of THE biggest games of any Premier League season.And the fans made sure this year’s fixture became one that will send shockwaves around English football.
      How the May calendar looks for both Manchester United and Liverpool as it stands
      Manchester United fans protested outside Old Trafford before making their way into the stadiumCredit: Reuters
      Fans let off flares and ran around inside the theatre of dreams causing the match against Liverpool to be postponedCredit: Reuters
      Thousands of Manchester United supporters marched on their beloved Theatre of Dreams in protest at the club’s owning family the Glazers, who they want to sell the club.
      The Glazers were instrumental in attempting to set up the proposed European Super League with a raft of other big European clubs, which has fallen on its face after fan rage.
      The delayed fixture could disrupt the tail-end of United’s season, with the Red Devils fighting to win the Europa League as well as consolidate second place in the Prem.
      When will Manchester United vs Liverpool take place?
      The two clubs, as well as the Premier League, are in talks to find a date and time for the fixture.
      As it stands, the best time to play the game is the day after the postponed match, May 3.
      But United have a Europa League semi-final second leg incoming and have to fly to Roma to fulfil the fixture.
      Another possibility is to have it on the weekend of the Champions League final, May 29-30, which will be just days after the Europa League final on May 26.
      According to SunSport’s Martin Lipton, the most likely course of action will be that Liverpool’s trip to West Brom, scheduled for May 16, will now be brought forward by four days to May 12, when United are due to be playing Leicester.
      That will allow the rescheduled clash of the north west giants to be played at Old Trafford on Sunday May 16.

      When can the Premier League fixture happen?
      It’s complicated, but basically there may need to be a significant reshuffle if the game is not played today – Monday, May 3.
      Here is how both teams’ schedules look after Old Trafford clash postponed:

      May 6 – Roma vs Man Utd – 8pm – Europa League semi-final
      May 8 – Liverpool vs Southampton – 8.15pm – Premier League
      May 9 – Aston Villa vs Man Utd – 2.05pm – Premier League
      May 12 – Man Utd vs Leicester – 6pm – Premier League
      May 16 – WBA vs Liverpool – 4.30pm – Premier League
      May 19 – Man Utd vs Fulham, Burnley vs Liverpool – 7.45pm – Premier League
      May 23 – Wolves vs Man Utd, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – 4pm – Premier League – LAST DAY OF PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON
      May 26 – Europa League final – 8pm – if United qualify

      What will United’s punishment be for the fixture being postponed?
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could face a hefty fine or even a points deduction if they are found to be culpable of the postponement.
      The FA are investigating the chaotic scenes to determine what punishment they will hand out.
      A points deduction is an option – although it’s believed to be highly unlikely such a severe sanction would be used.

      What TV channel will the game be on and can I stream it?
      Whatever happens to the match, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will broadcast the Manchester United vs Liverpool clash.
      Then Now TV will be streaming the match. More

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      F1 Portuguese Grand Prix: Live stream, TV channel, start time and race schedule for Portimao GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has overtaken team-mate Valtteri Bottas after gaining two places after a safety car.
      UK start time: 3pm
      TV channel: Sky Sports F1
      Live stream: Sky Go (Sky Sports subscribers)/Now TV (non-subscribers)

      We’ll be bringing you all of the twists and turn from Portimao right here…
      LAP 58
      Fernando Alonso gets past his countryman Carlos Sainz and in to 8th place.
      It has not been a great start to his F1 return for the two-time world champion, but he is on for points here.
      LAP 56
      Perez sets the fastest lap. He is currently in P4 and will get a bonus point if he holds on to it.
      MAZEPIN GETS A PENALTY
      A five second time penalty added to his time for ignoring blue flags and failing to allow Perez to pass.
      LAP 51
      Hamilton is back into the lead as Perez is passed down the pitstraight.
      Hamilton, unsure asks his team if it was Verstappen, unaware that the Mexican was leading the race having yet to pit for tyres.
      MAZEPIN MAKING NO FRIENDS
      He blocks Perez. That’s the last-place car blocking the race leader. He could be feeling the wrath of the race stewards for that.
      Mazepin is so far back in this race, I think he is still in April.
      LAP 44
      A rare message over the radio from Toto Wolff to Bottas. The Mercedes boss gives his man a gee-up telling him he has the fastest car on track.
      Motivational? Or just adding pressure? Either way, this has not been good from Bottas
      PEREZ IS KEY HERE
      He might not be in the running for the win here, but he can hold up Hamilton and push him into Verstappen’s race.
      LAP 38
      Hamilton now stops for tyres. The stop is good and he resumes racing in second place, behind Perez, but the Mexican is yet to pit.
      That has certainly closed things up a bit and Bottas is out of the way now, allowing Verstappen to close up.
      LAP 37
      Bottas now stops for his tyres. The Mercedes man is held for a little longer. Verstappen stopped at 2.6 seconds. Bottas’s stop was 3.3 seconds.
      Bottas comes out of the pits in the lead. But Verstappen has hotter tyres. He gets past the Finn and into second.
      LAP 36
      Red Bull gamble and call in Verstappen for fresh tyres. He has to make them count to eat in to Bottas’s time.
      The pitstop from Red Bull is executed with perfection.
      LAP 35
      Hamilton now has a four second lead over Bottas, who has a 1.3 second advantage over Verstappen.
      After the early drama, this race has slowly become a procession.
      LAP 31
      Approaching the halfway stage of this race and it is Hamilton, Bottas, Verstappen, Perez, Ricciardo, Alonso, Stroll.
      FLURRY OF PITSTOPS
      But the top three at yet to stop. They are all running on the more-durable medium tyres.
      EVERY YEAR HE THINKS IT IS GOING TO BE HIS YEAR…
      But Bottas just simply has no answer to his teammate. After taking pole the previous day, this was his change to stay ahead, build up a lead and get the job done.
      Hamilton, went down to third, got to second. And now capitalised on a mistake from Bottas to go into the lead.
      He is now opening up a lead at the front, just as Bottas should have done.
      LAP 20
      Hamilton gets Bottas. The Brit is into the lead as Bottas moved to the right into Turn One.
      Strange move from Bottas, as Hamilton is able to take the racing line and he has squeezed past his teammate.
      It was clean from Hamilton. Poor from Bottas.
      LAP 17
      Bottas stays in front with Hamilton just running behind him. It looks like the Brit is just staying within touching distance, while Verstappen is a further second behind.
      It is the two Mercedes followed by the two Red Bulls, then Lando Norris and the two Ferraris.
      LAP 11
      Hamilton strikes back. A mistake from Verstappen at Turn 14 allowed the world champion to make up ground.
      He was able to convert that with a good overtake to regain second place. This is great stuff.

      LAP 10
      Verstappen closing the gap on Bottas as the Red Bull man has the benefit of DRS.
      Hamilton also within DRS range. This is getting tasty.
      VERSTAPPEN JUMPS HAMILTON
      The Dutchman builds up speed on the restart and gets past Hamilton into Turn One.
      That was great from Verstappen, who got the move done cleanly an caught Hamilton cold.
      It is Bottas, Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris, Perez, Sainz, Leclerc, Ocon, Gasly, Vettel.
      SAFETY CAR IS IN THIS LAP
      Racing is going to resume as the mess from Raikkonen’s smash has now been cleared up.
      POOR MISTAKE FROM RAIKKONEN
      TV replays show the experienced Finn simply drove into the rear of his teammate.
      What was he thinking? He was certainly not looking at the road ahead. Very poor from Raikkonen.
      SAFETY CAR – RAIKKONEN IS OUT
      Early drama as the Alfa Romeo man loses his front wing after tagging his teammate. He sends carbon-fibre and sparks everywhere as the front wing is lodged under his car.
      The race officials have deployed the Safety Car as they clean up the wreckage. Raikkonen is out of this race as he pulls on to a service road.
      GO, GO, GO! WE ARE OFF IN PORTUGAL
      Bottas holds the lead into Turn One, Hamilton stays second. Verstappen in third but Perez is struggling and passed by Sainz.
      Fantastic move from Norris around Ocon to regain sixth place.
      FORMATION LAP
      All systems go. And as the clock ticks to 3pm, the cars complete their formation laps.
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      Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel for big world title fight in Texas

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      BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has the chance to cause one of boxing’s biggest EVER upsets – when he takes on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in front of a packed out crowd.The Brit, 31, is 30-0 after beating Martin Murray in December, but he could well lose his undefeated record against the Mexican at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
      Billy Joe Saunders is unquestionably up against the biggest challenge of his careerCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Canelo Alvarez has been training hard for his world title match against Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo, 30, has been brilliant since his double header against GGG in 2017 and has brushed aside Brits Rocky Fielding and Callum Smith in the last couple of year.
      He beat Turkish ace Avni Yildrim in February and will not hold back against Saunders.
      What date is Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders?
      The world title fight takes place on Saturday, May 8.
      The boxing match is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
      There will be 60,000 fans in attendance at the stadium which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
      What time in the UK is Canelo vs Saunders expected to start?
      The card starts at 11pm in the UK.
      That means the action will begin at 6pm East Coast time and 5pm local time in Texas.
      Canelo vs Saunders ring walks are expected to be at 4am GMT on the Sunday morning.

      What TV channel is the fight and can I live stream it?
      The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
      The streaming service is available through the DAZN app on Smart TVs and other streaming hardware such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, a tablet computer, smartphone or gaming console such as a PlayStation or Xbox.
      A DAZN subscription costs just £1.99 a month in the UK.
      How the two fighters compare ahead of the super-middleweight unification world title bout

      What world titles are on the line?
      The twelve-round unification bout will see the two fighters vie for the super-middleweight WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring titles.
      Saunders is the current WBO champion and Canelo has the other titles.
      The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design made especially for the bout.
      The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design created especially for the fight
      What have they said about the fight?
      Billy Joe Saunders: “[Beating Canelo] would mean the world to me. I started in boxing aged five and now this is the pinnacle. This fight is legacy because of what’s on the line.
      “My history is already written in my head and I just have to follow the script.
      “Me doing what I do best, giving everything I’ve got, will be history in itself.
      “Canelo has been on my radar since I turned pro. Now is my time to shine.”
      Canelo Alvarez: “I know what Billy Joe brings. He’s a fast fighter that moves a lot.
      “He’s a difficult opponent. But at this level, I have to adapt to any style, and I’m ready to make history and for any style.
      “I’m always ready to fight, and boxing is my life. And I’m very happy to be so active. I’m going to win without a doubt.
      “I’m here training at 100 per cent. I came to win, I came to make history, and that’s the only thing going through my head.” More