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      Monchengladbach vs Man City: Live stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League game TONIGHT

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      BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH welcome Man City tonight for a huge Champions League showdown.
      City have been outstanding since the start of the festive season in the Premier League and want to step up and finally win Europe’s biggest prize.

      Manchester City head to Budapest’s Puskas Arena for this Champions League tieCredit: Reuters

      Monchengladbach qualified from the same Champions League group as Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But standing in their way is Marco Rose’s dynamic Gladbach team, who are suffering inconsistent form in the Bundesliga.
      What time does Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City kick off?
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time tonight.
      The game has been moved to Budapest’s Puskas Arena in Hungary because of Germany’s Covid restrictions.
      What TV channel is Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City on and can I live stream it?
      Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Can I watch Borussia Monchengladbach vs Manchester City 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 £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      The home side are missing Marcus Thuram, with the forward out due to a long-term knee injury.
      Meanwhile, defender Mamadou Doucoure has missed the last few games with a knee injury, but the knock is not thought to be a long-term concern.
      Nathan Ake is unavailable for Manchester City due to injury.

      Latest odds
      Monchengladbach win 10/1

      Draw 9/2
      City victory 3/10
      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, February 23. More

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      What are Nike ‘super shoes’ and why are they axed for Toyko Olympics? Nike Zoom Air Viperfly sprint shoes explained

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      NIKE’S Usain Bolt-beating sprint shoes have been put on hold and will not be produced.
      The controversial shoes are being branded as a Bolt-busting solution from Nike – but the American company have shelved the shoes with World Athletics approval unlikely.

      Nike’s new running spikes have been shelved ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

      The shoes are a different design to ones we have seen before on an athletics track

      Rival companies are also coming up with footwear that has similar technology – with Adidas among the chasing pack.
      What are the Nike Zoom Air Viperfly spikes and will they be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics?
      Nike’s cutting-edge running spikes are designed specifically for 100m sprinters.
      All sprinters wear footwear with small metal spikes on the bottom for better grip.
      Over the last few decades, manufacturers have found ways to make the foot plate more rigid and lighter, which has been approved by athletics officials.

      But the Nike shoes have a carbon fibre mechanism under the ball of the foot that acts like a springboard, generating more power in the sprinter’s stride.
      Nike said: “This composition, developed alongside the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%, was designed to provide responsiveness and energy.
      “It follows deep study of the strategy and performance of the race, and focuses attention on what athletes need most in the last 20 meters of the sprint.”
      Currently, we will NOT be seeing these spikes at the Tokyo Olympics, if it goes ahead in the summer of 2021.

      Nike will not make these shoes available for athletes in Japan.
      The shoes have to be approved by World Atheltics, which approve certain lines of footwear ahead of each world championships, with specific limits on sole thickness.

      The black and green spikes are being described as the fastest of all time
      What shoes did Usain Bolt run his 100m and 200m world records in?
      Retired Jamaican track icon Bolt ran 9.58sec in the 100m in 2009 at the World Championships in Berlin.

      He then went on and broke his own 200m world record, setting an all-time fastest of 19.19sec in the half lap sprint.
      Bolt wore Puma spikes his whole career and was endorsed by the German company since his earliest days as a promising young teenager.

      Usain Bolt broke the 100m and 200m world records in Berlin in 2009, which still stand todayCredit: AFP – Getty

      Usain Bolt is rightly regarded as the greatest sprinter of all timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Why is Monchengladbach vs Man City in Budapest and where will Champions League last-16 second leg take place?

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      MANCHESTER CITY begin their Champions League quest again this week as they take on Borussia Monchengladbach in the last-16.
      But the away tie won’t be played in Germany as City will instead have to travel to Budapest in Hungary for it.

      Pep Guardiola’s side have been brilliant in the Champions League this seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
      Why is Monchengladbach vs Man City in Budapest?

      Pep Guardiola’s side will play the German team on Wednesday, February 24, but the game won’t take place in Germany.
      The game will instead go ahead at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, because of certain coronavirus restrictions which are in place in Germany.
      The German government have banned entry from countries which carry variants of Covid-19, so a neutral venue has been decided upon instead.

      Man City will face Monchengladbach in BudapestCredit: AFP or Licensors
      Exemptions were applied for, but they were denied.

      Liverpool also played their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig in Budapest.
      Chelsea’s game with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening took place in Bucharest, Romania, rather than in Spain’s capital.
      Where will the second leg take place?
      City’s home leg with Gladbach is expected to take place in Manchester at the Etihad Stadium.
      There is still the possibility, however, that City have to play their second leg in another country if German restrictions don’t allow Gladbach to travel to the UK.
      City are hoping to go all the way in the Champions League this year after being knocked out in the quarter-finals by Lyon last year. More

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      Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa: UK start time CONFIRMED, DAZN live stream, TV channel, undercard

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      JOSEPH PARKER is back in the ring this weekend with a huge domestic dust-up against fellow New Zealander Junior Fa.
      All eyes will be on the Spark Arena in Auckland as the heavyweight pair finally do battle after their initial bout was postponed last year.

      Joseph Parker and Junior Fa go head-to-head before their huge NZ clash
      When is Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa?
      Joseph Park vs Junior Fa takes place on Saturday, February 27.
      The ring walk time is expected at around 9.30am UK time – this is 10.30pm local time in New Zealand.
      The Spark Arena in Auckland plays host, with strict COVID protocols in place.
      What TV channel and live stream is Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa on?

      DAZN will be broadcasting the fight live in the UK.
      Subscribe for £1.99 per month for the DAZN app and watch on games consoles, smart TVs, phones or computers.
      Coverage begins at 6.30am.
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa (heavyweight)
      Hemi Ahio vs Julius Long (heavyweight)
      Nikolas Charalampous vs Panuve Helu (cruiserweight)
      David Nyika vs Jesse Maio (cruiserweight)
      Alrie Meleisea vs Lani Daniels (heavyweight)
      Jerome Pampellone vs Antz Amouta (light-heavyweight)
      Richie Hadlow vs Obedi Maguchi (super-lightweight)
      John Parker vs Egelani Taito (light-heavyweight)
      Phil Telea vs Niro Iuta (heavyweight

      Junior Fa is unbeaten in his 19 fights, though largely untested
      What have they said?
      Parker: “We’d been working really hard to ensure I peaked in December and delivered a performance that would have made the heavyweight division sit up and take notice.

      “So it was very disappointing when Junior had to postpone. But these things happen in boxing. The good thing is that Junior is now on track to be 100 percent fit and ready to go in February. I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
      Fa: “It is never ideal when these things happen.
      “However, I’m happy and relieved to confirm I’m now well and truly back on track. I’ve been looking forward to this fight for a long time now, so to once again have a date locked in is great. Joseph Parker has held a world title before, so when I beat him, I’ll be a giant step closer to realising my own dream.”
      What are the odds?
      Parker: to win 1/10
      Draw: 25/1
      Fa to win: 11/2
      Get full fight odds HERE More

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      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & team news for Champions League game TONIGHT

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      CHELSEA are facing Atletico Madrid in a huge Champions League round of 16 game.
      The Blues won a Champions League group containing Sevilla, Krasnodar and Rennes under Frank Lampard, but it’s Thomas Tuchel who takes charge for this tie.

      Thomas Tuchel will be looking for victory against Atletico Madrid in BucharestCredit: EPA

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      Atleti meanwhile finished runners-up to Bayern Munich in their group, comfortably qualifying ahead of Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.
      What time does Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea kick off?

      What TV channel is Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea 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 £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      Team news
      Former Chelsea transfer target Jose Gimenez will miss Atletico’s game against the Blues after limping off against Levante at the weekend due to a reoccurrence of a muscle injury.

      Stefan Savic is likely to be drafted in as a replacement.
      Yannick Carrasco, Sime Vrsaljko, Hector Herrera and Kieran Trippier are all out injured, forcing Diego Simeone to bring some youngsters into the squad.
      Thiago Silva is expected to return to Chelsea’s starting XI after missing their game against Southampton with a muscular injury.
      Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic are both doubts while Tammy Abraham is fit again after starting at Southampton.

      How Chelsea could line up on Tuesday night
      Latest odds
      Atletico Madrid 33/20
      Draw 2/1
      Chelsea 15/8
      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, February 22 More

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      Tottenham vs Wolfsberg FREE: Live stream, TV channel, date, kick-off time and team news for Europa League game

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      TOTTENHAM take a near unassailable advantage back to their new stadium for the visit of Austrian side Wolfsberg.
      Spurs won 4-1 in the first leg last week and play the second 24 hours BEFORE the traditional Europa League fixture night of Thursday.

      Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min combined to fire Spurs to a comfortable lead to take back to North LondonCredit: EPA

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      Jose Mourinho is expected to play a few fringe players, especially if the home side get a couple of early goals against the unfancied Austrians.
      What time does Tottenham vs Wolfsberg kick off?
      The game kicks off at 5pm UK time.
      The second leg of the Europa League last-32 tie takes place a day earlier than the other ties in the competition, the same night as Champions League games are on.
      Uefa announced last season they would start putting some Europa League ties on a night earlier – in the time slot before Wednesday Champions League knock-out ties.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Wolfsberg on and can I live stream it?
      Tottenham vs Wolfsberg is live on BT Sport 1.
      Coverage commences at 4.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Tottenham vs Wolfsberg 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 £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      Team news
      Jose Mourinho is expected to give Gareth Bale and Dele Alli more game time, despite the pair featuring in their disappointing defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
      Sergie Aurier and Giovanni Lo Celso are injured, but apart from that the Portuguese has a clean bill of health. More

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      What are Nike ‘super shoes’ and are they banned from Tokyo Olympics? Nike Zoom Air Viperfly sprint shoes explained

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      NIKE’S Usain Bolt-beating sprint shoes could be BANNED from the Tokyo Olympics, because they help 100-metre runners too much.
      The controversial shoes are being branded as an Usain Bolt-busting solution from Nike – but the American company are set to shelve the shoes with World Athletics approval unlikely.

      The Nike Zoom Air Viperfly was launched last year but has hit a bump in the roadCredit: Nike

      Rival companies are also coming up with shoes that have similar technology – with Adidas among the chasing pack.
      What are the Nike Zoom Air Viperfly spikes and will they be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics?
      Nike’s cutting-edge running spikes are designed specifically for 100m sprinters.
      All sprinters wear footwear with small metal spikes on the bottom for better grip.
      Over the last few decades, manufacturers have found ways to make the foot plate more rigid and lighter, which has been approved by athletics officials.

      But the Nike shoes are thought to have a mechanism under the ball of the foot that acts like a springboard, generating more power in the sprinter’s stride.
      Currently, we will NOT be seeing these spikes at the Tokyo Olympics, if it goes ahead in the summer of 2021.
      According to the Times, Nike have shelved plans for the shoes to be used in Japan.
      What shoes did Usain Bolt run his 100m and 200m world records in?
      Retired Jamaican track icon Bolt ran 9.58sec in the 100m in 2009 at the World Championships in Berlin.

      He then went on and broke his own 200m world record, setting an all-time fastest of 19.19sec in the half lap sprint.
      Bolt wore Puma spikes his whole career and was endorsed by the German company since his earliest days as a promising young teenager.

      Usain Bolt broke the 100m and 200m world records in Berlin in 2009, which still stand todayCredit: AFP – Getty

      Usain Bolt is rightly regarded as the greatest sprinter of all timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Lazio vs Bayern Munich FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for Champions League

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      LAZIO host Bayern Munich in a mouthwatering Champions League Last 16 first-leg clash.
      The Italians currently sit fifth in Serie A, while holders Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga.

      Robert Lewandowski’s Bayern take on Lazio
      When is Lazio vs Bayern Munich?
      Lazio vs Bayern Munich takes place on Tuesday, February 23.
      It will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      The Stadio Olimpico in Rome – with no fans in attendance – plays host.

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      What live stream and TV channel is Lazio vs Bayern Munich on?
      BT Sport 3 will broadcast Lazio vs Bayern Munich in the UK.
      BT Sport 3 begin their coverage at 7.30pm.
      How can I watch Lazio vs Bayern Munich 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 £5 per month BT Sport Large Screen subscription unless cancelled.
      What is the team news?
      Thomas Muller will miss out for Bayern Munich due to Covid-19.

      The earliest that Muller will be able to return is March 6, after his quarantine following a positive test.
      For Lazio, Luiz Felipe is out with an ankle injury. The centre-back is closing in on his return after surgery, but is expected to be back from mid-March at the earliest. More