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      Barnsley vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for FA Cup clash

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      CHELSEA face Championship side Barnsley as they continue their FA Cup adventure in South Yorkshire.
      Thomas Tuchel takes charge in the world’s oldest cup competition for the first time, with his side buoyant after three straight wins.

      Tuchel is targeting silverware after arriving at the Bridge last monthCredit: Reuters
      Get Chelsea at 6/1 or Barnsley at huge 80/1 in massive price boost
      The Tykes meanwhile are enjoying an excellent season in the second-tier and beat Norwich in the last round.
      When is Barnsley vs Chelsea?
      This FA Cup clash is set for Thursday, February 11.
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      The sides last met in the EFL Cup back in September, when the Blues ran our emphatic 6-0 winners.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on free-to-air TV here in the UK.
      BBC ONE will be showing all of the action live, with coverage from Oakwell starting at 7.30pm.

      If you want to stream, either the BBC iPlayer or TVPlayer.com are the places to go – but you must have a valid TV licence.

      What is the team news?
      Chelsea will be without Thiago Silva who is having to sit this one with a thigh problem.
      Christian Pulisic missed the Sheffield United win and it’s unknown if he’ll back for this one, while Tammy Abraham is likely to get the nod upfront.
      Aapo Halme, Ben Williams and Liam Kitching are all confirmed out for the Tykes.

      Match odds
      Barnsley to win – 10/1
      Draw – 9/2
      Chelsea victory – 2/7
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Palmeiras vs Al Ahly FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Club World Cup third-placed playoff

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      PALMEIRAS face Egyptian side Al Ahly for third-place in the Club World Cup.
      The Copa Libertadores winners were beaten by Tigres in the semi-final and were denied the chance to test their mettle against Bayern Munich.

      Palmeiras celebrate their Copa Libertadores win over SantosCredit: AFP

      Al Ahly meanwhile did get to face the Champions League winners, but went down 2-0 after Robert Lewandowski’s brace.
      When is Palmeiras vs Al Ahly?
      This third-placed playoff will be held on Thursday, February 11.
      Kick-off is at 3pm GMT.
      The match is at the Education City Stadium in Rayyan, Qatar.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      The Club World Cup is being shown for FREE on the BBC.
      You can catch this game live on the BBC Red Button.
      And if you want to stream, head to the BBC iPlayer where you can watch live or start the game from the beginning.

      What is the team news?
      Wesley has been ruled out of action for Palmeiras, while Alanzinho will also miss out.
      Emerson Santos may not start because of an injury but Palmeiras will be hopeful he can make it.
      Al Ahly have no injury doubts to contend with ahead of the game.
      Match odds
      Palmeiras to win – 4/7
      Draw – 13/5
      Al Ahly victory – 4/1
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Who is Neymar’s ex-girlfriend Bruna Marquezine, and why did PSG star break up with Brazilian actress?

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      BRUNA MARQUEZINE is the stunning ex-girlfriend of Brazilian superstar Neymar.
      The 25-year-old, who first met the Paris Saint-Germain ace in 2012, is a successful actress and model.

      Bruna has 27.9 million followers on InstagramCredit: AFP or licensors
      Who is Bruna Marquezine?

      She was born in Duque de Caixas, Rio de Janeiro – which is almost 400km from Neymar’s family home.
      Her talent as an actress was obvious from a young age and she began appearing on television as a child.
      Before she was 10 years old, she had appeared in some of Brazil’s most popular soap operas.
      This included Mulheres Apaixonadas (Women in Love) and America.

      The pair at a charity event in Sao Paolo earlier this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      She went on to appear in countless television shows and films, such as Lost, Love Actually and 300.
      As well as being a talented actor, the Brazilian stunner also works as a model.
      It comes as no surprise that she has racked up over 27 million followers on her Instagram page.

      How did Bruna Marquezine and Neymar meet?
      The pair began dating after being introduced to each other at a carnival in 2012.

      They split up in 2013, but they were officially back together before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
      After breaking up and reuniting again in 2016, the pair split up again before the striker left Barcelona.

      Why did Neymar and Bruna Marquezine break up?
      Neymar and Bruna Marquezine split in October 2018.
      There were a number of rumours on why the pair broke up, with everything from cheat allegations to politics.
      Neymar is believed to have voted for Brazil’s staunchly right wing new president Jair Bolsonaro, while Bruno is a vocal supporter of the opposition Workers’ Party.
      But in an interview with Vogue, Bruna simply said:
      Bruna revealed: “We are finished.
      “It was his decision. I am going to ask that this issue isn’t prolonged because normally I don’t speak about my personal life.
      “I have a lot of respect and affection for him and for everything we went through together.
      “I just want to clear this point up, because we are living through a critical and dangerous time, a time with a lot of hate and no, the breakup had nothing to do with that [politics].”

      Neymar back in training for PSG as he regains fitness in time for Brazil at the World Cup More

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      Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for fight at Wembley Arena

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      JOSH WARRINGTON is back in action as the former IBF world featherweight champion goes up against Mauricio Lara.
      The Leeds-born star has been out of the ring since October 2019, when he saw off French challenger Sofiane Takoucht.

      Warrington is eyeing up big title fights later in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      He vacated his IBF world crown in January and was originally slated to face WBA champion Can Xu, but that bout fell through.
      Lara is just 22-years-old and the Mexican is talented, coming in with a pro record of 21-2.

      The Leeds Warrior vacated his IBF belt back in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      When is Warrington vs Lara?
      The featherweight clash over 12 rounds will be held on Saturday, February 13.
      It will take place at Wembley Arena, although sadly no fans can be in attendance.
      Expect the main event around 10pm, with the undercard starting at 7pm.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch every upper-cut, jab and hook live on Sky Sports throughout the evening.
      Coverage on Sky Sports Action will begin at 7pm, with Sky Sports Main Event joining from 8.30pm.

      If you want to stream, Sky customers can download the Sky Go app on their mobile, tablet, PC or games console.
      Non-subscribers can get a NOW TV pass from £9.99.

      Full undercard
      Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara (featherweight)
      Leigh Woods vs Reece Mould (British featherweight title)
      Zelfa Barrett vs Kiko Martinez (IBF inter-continental super-featherweight title)
      Dalton Smith vs Ishmael Ellis (super lightweight)
      Ivan Price vs Zahis Hussain (featherweight)
      Ibhrahim Nadim vs Jonny Phillips (featherweight)
      What they said
      Warrington: “It’s disappointing we couldn’t have the IBF title on the line, but I can’t let those decisions stand in the way of me going down in British boxing history by facing the very best in the division.
      “I’ve always dreamt about winning the Ring belt, for me it leaves no doubt who the king of the division is.

      “Right now, my mind and focus is on Lara for February 13 and then I’m looking to pick up that beautiful red and blue belt.”
      Lara: “I will win the fight with my effort.
      “It is my second international fight, in the first I went to Argentina to win by knocking out in eight rounds.
      “He is the champion, that’s something that he is, I take nothing away from him. He does not scare me or anything. We have worked hard.
      “I am in my best moment both personally and on a sporting level. I have noticed that I am growing in my career. I’ve had tough opponents”.
      Fight odds
      Warrington to win – 1/25
      Draw – 25/1
      Lara shock victory – 9/1
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Everton vs Tottenham FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for TONIGHT’S FA Cup fifth-round tie

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      EVERTON welcome Tottenham to Goodison Park in an all-Premier League FA Cup 5th round clash.
      The Toffees are going well in the league this season and are targeting a first trophy since lifting the FA Cup way back in 1995.

      The pressure is on Mourinho to deliver silverware in North LondonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Spurs meanwhile have faltered in their title bid and Jose Mourinho will be desperate to keep up momentum in the cup competitions.
      When is Everton vs Tottenham?
      This FA Cup fifth round tie will take place on Wednesday, February 10.
      Kick-off is at 8.15pm GMT.
      When the sides met earlier in the season, a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal gave the Toffees a 1-0 victory.
      What TV channel is Everton vs Tottenham on and can I live stream it?
      You can catch this game live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      Coverage begins after the clash between Swansea vs Man City.
      If you’re a BT Sport subscriber or have BT Broadband, you can stream on a number of devices using the official app.

      How can I watch 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?
      Niels Nkounkou and Jordan Pickford remain out for the Toffees, who cruised past Sheffield Wednesday in the last round.
      Allan remains a doubt and will likely not be risked despite resuming training earlier this week.
      Gareth Bale could get the nod in attack for Spurs who welcomed back Harry Kane against West Brom.
      Sergio Reguilon, Giovani Lo Celso, and Dele Alli all remain sidelined.

      Match odds
      Everton to win – 8/5
      Draw after 90 mins – 21/10
      Spurs victory – 9/5
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Champions League and Europa League venue changes: Man Utd in Turin, Arsenal in Rome & all stadium switches

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      EUROPEAN football returns with the knockout stages, but for a number of English teams it will look very different.
      Despite ties continuing to take place over the traditional two-leg format, some teams will be forced to forfeit home advantage due to Covid restrictions.

      The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will host Arsenal’s away game against BenficaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Which Champions League ties will have venue changes?

      Both Liverpool and Man City will visit the Puskas Arena in BudapestCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      RB Leipzig vs Liverpool – Puskas Arena, Budapest

      RB Leipzig are unable to host Liverpool in their home stadium as entry to Germany from the UK has been banned for all non-residents.
      Jurgen Klopp himself was unable to return to the country to attend his mother’s funeral under the entry rules.
      Borussia Monchengladbach vs Man City – Puskas Arena, Budapest
      For the same reason as RB Leipzig’s game against Liverpool, Borussia Monchengladbach vs Man City will be unable to go ahead as planned.
      Therefore Budapest has stepped in to host both matches.

      Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea – National Arena, Bucharest
      Entry to Spain from the UK has been banned for all non-residents.
      Therefore this match has been moved to Bucharest.
      Atletico Madrid will have fond memories of the National Stadium as Diego Simeone won his first trophy – the 2012 Europa League – there.
      Which Europa League ties will have venue changes?

      The Juventus Stadium will host Real Sociedad vs Man UtdCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Benfica vs Arsenal – Stadio Olimpico, Rome
      The UK bans all non-residents from entering the country from Portugal.

      Were Arsenal to play Benfica in Lisbon, the entire squad would be forced to undergo a ten-day hotel quarantine on return.
      Therefore, the match has been moved to Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.
      Real Sociedad vs Man Utd – Juventus Stadium, Turin
      Due to the Spanish government’s travel restrictions, Real Sociedad will host Man Utd at Juventus’ stadium in Turin.

      Molde vs Hoffenheim – Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal
      Despite stadiums in Spain not being allowed to host British clubs, Villarreal have been given permission to stage Molde vs Hoffenheim.
      The game has been moved as Norway has closed its borders to all non-resident foreign nationals.
      Arsenal vs Benfica
      The Benfica team are currently banned from travelling to the UK, along with all non-residents entering from Portugal.
      Arsenal had announced that Olympiacos’ Giorgos Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens would host the match.
      However this post was later removed from their website and social media accounts.

      What happens if a home team can’t move its tie to a neutral venue?
      Where travel restrictions are imposed by the home team’s government, the club must find a new venue or be deemed to have forfeited the match 3-0.
      Where travel restrictions are imposed by the away team’s government, that club will be asked to find a new venue or have Uefa choose one for them.
      Do away goals still count double?
      Uefa have confirmed that away goals WILL count double in all European ties this year.
      That means, for example, that the rule will apply even if Benfica host Arsenal in Italy and Arsenal host Benfica in Greece. More

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      Who is Jerome Boateng’s former girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt, how long did couple date and do they have any children?

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      JEROME BOATENG is well known to Premier League fans for his stint with Man City before joining German champions Bayern Munich.
      But the football world has been shocked by the death of his former girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt at the age of 25.

      Boateng and Lenhardt confirmed their break-up on February 2Credit: kasia_lenhardt/Instagram
      Who is Kasia Lenhardt?

      Born in Poland in 1995, Kasia began modelling from the age of 7.
      She rose to fame on the German version of the TV show Next Top Model in 2012, where she finished fourth in the competition.
      In the years that followed, she also appeared in Hell’s Kitchen and Models in Babyglück.
      News of Kasia’s death was confirmed by Sara Kulka – a fellow model – who uploaded a photo of the pair on Instagram.

      The model shot to fame after her appearance on Germany’s Next Top ModelCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      She wrote: “Rest in peace. You wonderful person, I miss you and would have loved to say goodbye.
      “I hope you find your peace now and I hope the truth comes out now, I know how much you wished it would.
      “I will never forget you, I don’t know anyone who could laugh like you. I send a lot of strength to the family.”
      Local police confirmed there was no foul play suspected in her death.

      How long did Kasia and Boateng date?
      The pair were together for around 15 months but confirmed their split on February 2.
      Boateng took to social media, writing: “As is known from the media, I ended the relationship with Kasia Lenhardt.
      “We will go our separate ways from now on. That is regrettable, but for my family and for me it is the only right one.

      Boateng and Lenhardt were together for more than a yearCredit: kasia_lenhardt/Instagram
      “I had to take this step and draw a line. I apologise to everyone I’ve hurt especially with my ex-girlfriend Rebecca and our children.
      “I am disappointed in myself too. A man has to take responsibility and act in the interests of his family and I’m doing it now.
      “I wish Kasia all the best. Jerome Boateng.”
      German news outlet Bild exclusively revealed that Kasia had been involved in a car accident in the footballer’s Mini on January 5, resulting in the vehicle being a write-off.

      Do they have any children?
      Kasia and Boateng did not have any children during their time together.
      The 25-year-old leaves behind a son, named Noah, from a previous relationship which ended three years ago. 
      Boateng has twin girls born in 2011, and a boy born in 2015. More

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      Why are Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying Wrexham football club?

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      WREXHAM now have two superstar actors as the club’s owners.
      Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney have completed their takeover of the non-league team.

      Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney now own Wrexham
      Why are Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying Wrexham?

      Reynolds and McElhenney are making a £2million investment in Wrexham.
      The A-list pair, both 43, said in a statement after completing the takeover: “It is a special day for the two of us to become the latest stewards in the long and storied history of Wrexham AFC.”
      “Together with the players, the staff, the fans, and the local community, we can now pursue our goal to grow the team and return it to the EFL in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham.
      “Wrexham AFC is only in a position to thrive because of the incredible efforts of the Wrexham Supporters Trust.

      “Their members are a fitting reflection of the integrity and spirit of the town and they will always have an important role at the club.”
      Back in November 16, it was announced that Reynolds and McElhenney were buying the club.
      The actor said his aim is to make Wrexham a “global force” – while making a Netflix-style documentary about their takeover and the club’s predicted success story.

      Ryan Reynolds is the star of Deadpool
      What is Ryan Reynolds’ net worth?
      Actor Ryan has an estimated net worth of $100 million (£76 million).

      Reynolds was the second-highest-paid actor of 2020, according to Forbes.
      It reported that Reynolds earned $20 million each from Netflix for “Six Underground” and “Red Notice”.
      Before tax, he is estimated to have earned a whopping $71.5 million (£56 million) last year.
      Reynolds was also an owner of gin brand, Aviation American, which was bought out by drinks giant Diageo in August 2020.
      Reynolds also has an ownership stake in Mint Mobile, a wireless service provider.

      It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney’s bought Wrexham
      What is Rob McElhenney’s net worth?
      McElhenney has an estimated net worth of $50million (£36m).
      The Philadelphia-born star wrote and starred in comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. More