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      Is there extra time in the Nations League final?

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      PORTUGAL and Spain are currently battling it out in this year’s Nations League final – and it could go either way.The eagerly awaited showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and the heir to Lionel Messi’s crown Lamine Yamal has not failed to disappoint.Cristinao Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal face off in a huge Nations League finalCredit: GettyNATIONS LEAGUE FINAL LIVE Yamal is yet to make his mark on the match but Cristiano Ronaldo has got himself on the scoresheet with a superb volley.Spain are looking to secure back-to-back titles after beating Croatia in the 2023 edition.While Portugal are hoping pull off their second triump after winning the first-ever competition in 2019.Read more on Nations LeagueAnd with the way things stand, its impossible to call a winner in this epic match.Is there extra time in the Nations League final?Yes, extra time is used in the Nations League final.Ifthe scores are level after 90 minutes, the final will go to extra-time. And if no one can find a winner after the additional 30 minutes, a penalty shootout will decide the Nations League champions.Most read in FootballWas extra time available in the Nations League third-placed playoff?There was no extra time available in the third-placed playoff match earlier today.However, it wasn’t needed as France ran out 2-0 winners against Germany.Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise got on the scoresheet. More

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      Nations League final prize money 2025: How much can Portugal and Spain win?

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      PORTUGAL and Spain have the chance to bank a big pot of prize money TONIGHT as they face off in a mouthwatering Nations League final.Footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name in the headlines once again when his 86th-minute strike helped A Selecao complete a 2-1 semi-final win against Germany.Cristiano Ronaldo fired Portugal in the Nations League finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialLamine Yamal’s doubled helped Spain secure a spot in tonight’s finalCredit: GettyAnd it’s a result that gives Portugal the chance to add yet another Nations League title to their ever-growing trophy cabinet.However, teen sensation Lamine Yamal could have something to say about that as his double saw Spain pick off star-studded France in their nine-goal semi-final thriller.Furthermore, Spain will be desperate to become the first team ever to retain the title after beating Croatia in the 2023 final.But not only that, La Roja know how much they can earn should they be victorious.Read more on Nations LeagueNations League final prize money 2025The prize money for this year’s thrilling Nations League final has not yet been disclosed.However, Spain banked a reported £8.8million for their triumph in 2023.Runners-up Croatia pocketed just over £7.5m according to reports.While third and fourth place were awarded £6.7m and £5.9m respectively.Most read in FootballHow to watch the Nations League final 2025Portugal vs Spain is available to watch for FREE on ITV1 in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.Fans can also stream the entire action for FREE on ITVX with a mobile device, laptop or tablet.The final will take place in Munich at the Allianz arena with Kick off to commence at 8pm BST.Spain are the current holders after beating Croatia on penalties in 2023.What has been said?Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said: “It’s very difficult to reach finals and the important thing about this team is they are hungry.”They want more success, competing and winning.”The look in the eyes of the players who had been there before and the new players was the same.”I’m excited to see young players who want to make history for the national team.”While Portugal boss Roberto Martinez stated: “We need to enjoy the [semi-final] victory – we won for the first time in a while against Germany.”Tactically we were exceptional and our commitment helped. It was a team victory. More

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      Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start in UK?

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      FABIO WARDLEY will return to the ring TONIGHT as he takes on Justis Huni in a blockbuster clash.Boyhood Ipswich Town fan, Wardley, headlines the huge bill at the Tractor Boys’ 30,000-seat stadium, Portman Road.Fabio Wardley will headline tonight’s huge bill from Portman RoadCredit: GettyFabio Wardley brutally knocked out Frazer Clarke in his last boutCredit: GettyThe 30-year-old British heavyweight was due to face Jarrell Miller, but the American was forced to pull out due to a shoulder injury he sustained during training camp.Huni jumped in at a month’s notice and will be looking to pull off a huge shock in the biggest bout of his career so far.Dillian Whyte was also meant to be on the card as chief support but was forced to withdraw earlier this week.There is some interest in on the undercard in Lewis Richardson, as the Olympic bronze medallist makes his pro debut.READ MORE IN BOXINGWardley and Huni will go head-to-head for the vacant WBA interim heavyweight title, but what time will the bout take place?What time are the ring-walks for Wardley vs Huni and when will the fight start?The ring-walks for Wardley vs Huni are expected to take place at approximately 10pm BST.The main event will likely get underway at around 10.20pm BST.Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.The undercard is set to begin at 7pm BST.How to watch Wardley vs HuniFabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will be broadcast live on DAZN.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99, is also available, and you can cancel at any time with 30 days’ notice.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the event to keep up with all the latest on the card.Are tickets still available for Wardley vs Huni?Fabio Wardley vs Justin Huni tickets are on sale on StubHub.Tickets are priced from £36 at the time of writing.Most read in Boxing*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.Wardley vs Huni undercardHere is tonight’s card in full:Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni – for the interim WBA heavyweight titlePierce O’Leary vs Liam DillonMike Perez vs Steven WardNelson Hysa vs Patrick KorteSam Gilley vs Gideon OnyenaniUmar Khan vs Moises GarciaBilly Adams vs Alexander MoralesLewis Richardson vs Dmitri ProtkunasLillie Winch vs Katerina DvorakoaJack Williams vs Fernando ValdezDillian Whyte vs TBC More

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      Why are England playing Andorra in Barcelona?

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      THE Thomas Tuchel era marches on as the Three Lions take on Andorra in a World Cup qualifier.England continue their journey towards the 2026 World Cup in USA.Thomas Tuchel heads to Barcelona for his first away day as England managerCredit: GettyThe England squad recently went on a day out to the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of the clashCredit: GettyEspanyol’s RCDE Stadium will host the Andorra vs England clashCredit: AlamyWith the Premier League season now over, attention briefly turns to the national team, ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.The German has already promised a second star for England, and hopes to get one step closer with a victory over Andorra – that will not take place in Andorra.The side have already landed in Spain, heading to the Spanish Grand Prix to see Oscar Piastri pick up victory in Barcelona.SunSport can reveal why England are taking on Andorra in Barcelona. Read more FootballWhy is England vs Andorra taking place in Barcelona?England are taking on Andorra in Spain to accommodate for the travelling England fans.The last time the sides met in October 2021, the game was played at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vella, but the ground only has a capacity of 3,000.The game will instead take place at Espanyol’s 40,000-capacity RCDE Stadium, meaning more England fans can make the trip.This also means there will be a greater financial benefit for Andorra.Most read in FootballThis is not the first time the sides have met in Spain, with clashes in 2007 and 2008 both taking place at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.How to watch England vs Andorra for FREE and is there a live stream?England take on Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, June 7, with kick-off at 5pm BST.The game will come LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.Action will also be available to stream on ITVX.Alternatively, SunSport will blog all the action as it happens. More

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      England Under-21s full squad: Who did Lee Carsley select for huge Euro 2025 tournament in Slovakia?

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      ENGLAND travel to Slovakia with the tall task of defending their Euros title – and the full squad has been announced!The Young Lions ended 39 years of pain when a youthful Cole Palmer’s deflected strike fired them to Euros glory in 2023.England ended 39 years of misery in 2023Credit: PABut a lot of the plaudits went to James Trafford whose sensational double save in stoppage time, helped England cross the finish line.However, a different set of Young Lions will need to shine with both Palmer and Trafford now part of the England senior set up.And Lee Carsley has finally made his decision on who will be part of the mission to retain their Euros title.England U21’s full squadGoalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)Read more on England U21Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)When does the Under-21 Euro 2025 start?The Under-21 Euro 2025 gets underway on Wednesday, June 11.However, England’s opening match will take place the following day – Thursday, June 12.England face Czech Republic in their first group game.The match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.Most read in FootballUnder-21 Euros 2025 groupsGroup ASlovakiaSpainItalyRomaniaGroup BCzech RepublicEnglandGermanySloveniaGroup CPortugalFrancePolandGeorgiaGroup DFinlandNetherlandsUkraineDenmark More

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      Chelsea pre-season fixtures 2025: Schedule, tickets, TV coverage and live stream with Blues heading to Club World Cup

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      CHELSEA are preparing for a first season back in the Champions League in 2025/26.Enzo Maresca guided the side back into the Champions League in his first season at the club.Enzo Maresca qualified the Blues for the Champions League in his first seasonCredit: GettyChelsea will be going into pre-season without Sancho after not paying the obligation to buyCredit: GettyThe side will be playing in the Club World Cup after winning the 2021 Champions League as part of their pre-seasonCredit: GettyChelsea have signed Liam Delap from Ipswich ahead of pre-seasonCredit: GettyThe Blues already know they will be doing it without Jadon Sancho, as the club paid United a £5million penalty fee to not sign the winger.Before the club take on any pre-season fixtures, they will be taking on the Club World Cup, qualifying after winning the 2021 Champions League. The club have already acquired Liam Delap from Ipswich, with Mike Maignan from AC Milan and Jamie Gittens from Dortmund both linked to the side.SunSport has everything you will need to know ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season.Read more FootballChelsea pre-season fixturesChelsea will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup before they take on any pre-season fixtures.So far, their confirmed fixtures are:Club World Cup:vs LAFC, Monday, June 16, 8pm BSTvs Flamengo, Friday, June 20, 7pm BSTvs ES Tunis, Wednesday, June 25, 2am BSTMost read in FootballSunSport will live blog all Chelsea Club World Cup fixtures and other select games from the massive competition, that includes Real Madrid, PSG and Man City.Club World Cup 2025 GuideSOME of the world’s biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup.Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13.Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US.Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe.Watch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 on DAZNHere’s everything you need to know ahead of the tournament…INFOLATEST NEWSPre-season friendlies:Chelsea are yet to confirm any pre-season fixtures.Chelsea are yet to confirm pre-season fixtures after the Club World CupCredit: GettyHowever, the side are preparing for the possibility that they may only have TWO WEEKS to prepare for the new season.Enzo Maresca is planning to give the players three weeks off upon exiting the Club World Cup, so if they play until the final in July 13, they will have a hybrid pre-season.Stay tuned to SunSport, as we will update you upon Chelsea confirming any pre-season fixtures. How to watch Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures and are there live streams?Chelsea’s entire Club World Cup campaign will be available for FREE on DAZN.In previous seasons, Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures have been shown on Chelsea’s 5th Stand app, at a price.However, Chelsea are yet to confirm any fixtures after the Club World Cup, therefore SunSport cannot confirm how to watch the potential fixtures.Chelsea pre-season ticketsTickets for the Blues three Club World Cup group stage games are still available for purchase on TicketMaster.Chelsea will take on LAFC, Flamengo and ES Tunis during their Club World Cup group stage clashes.Read More on The SunFurther ticket info for the knock-out stages (should they qualify) and other pre-season games will be announced by the club.*Please note that TicketMaster and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value. More

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      When are the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures released?

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      THE curtain may have only just gone down on the 2024/25 Premier League season, but fans are already itching for the return of top flight football.Liverpool head into the new campaign as champions of England after Arne Slot’s side convincingly wrapped up the title with four games to spare.Liverpool will be hoping to successfully defend their title next seasonCredit: ReutersThe Reds will be eagerly awaiting their opponents for the opening weekend as they begin their title defence and don the gold champions patch once again.Three new teams are set to join the Premier League following promotion from the Championship last season.Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland will mix it with the big boys once again as they replace Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester.Fans of the three promoted clubs are counting down the days until the fixtures are released as they prepare for trips to the likes of Anfield, Old Trafford, the Emirates, and many more!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen are the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures released?The fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season will be released on Wednesday, June 18 at 9am BST.All 20 clubs will learn the provisional dates for all of their fixtures, although some fixtures are subject to change.The exact date and time at which individual matches take place will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season based on TV selections.When does the 2025/26 Premier League season start?The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 16/17, 2025.Most read in FootballThe start date allows for the maximum player rest time available – 83 clear days – from the end of the 2024/25 campaign.33 weekend and five midweek match rounds will make up the 2025/26 season.The Premier League states that the schedule “continues to allow more rest time for players over the festive match-round period”.No two rounds of fixtures will take place within 60 hours of each other and there will be no game on Christmas Eve. More

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      Baller League – Legends vs Creators line-ups: Who is playing in huge match on finals night?

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      THE champions of Baller League will be officially crowned next THURSDAY!Just four teams remain from the 12 that started on Matchday 1 back in March.The Baller League has had a terrific debut year in the UKCredit: GettyMicah Richards’ Deportrio topped the standings during the regular seasonCredit: GettyMaya Jama and Alisha Lehmann’s MVP United will feature in the final fourCredit: GettyDeportrio, led by Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, topped the standings on goal difference after 11 rounds of action-packed fixtures.Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama’s MVP United narrowly missed out on top spot by one goal, but they have secured their place in the final four.Yanited and SDS FC complete the sides competing for Baller League glory next Thursday night – and fans are treated to even more thrilling action at the O2.Organisers have confirmed a Legends vs Creators match has been booked in with some blockbuster names taking part.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBaller League – Legends vs Creators line-upsBaller League have revealed their plans for final four night at the O2 Arena – and there are some intriguing inclusions.The two semi-finals are expected to kick off the action, and they will be followed by a Legends vs Creators match.Five huge names have already been confirmed for the clash.The legends team will include former Premier League champion Mario Balotelli, Jay-Jay Okocha and Ravel Morrison.Most read in FootballWhile the Creators team features internet sensations KSI and Chunkz.Many more big names for the one-off special will be revealed in the lead-up to final four night.A surprise event is also planned at the O2 Arenal before the first Baller League UK final gets underway.Baller League Final Four fixturesAs they finished top of the standings, Deportrio will face the lowest-ranked side in the Final Four, which is SDS FC.The team that is victorious will face the winner of MVPs United vs Yanited in a huge final.Semi-final 1: Deportrio vs SDS FCSemi-final 2: MVPs United vs YanitedFinal: SF1 winner vs SF2 winner More