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    Who is ITV Euro 2024 commentator Jon Champion?

    ITV have revealed it’s line up for coverage of Euro 2024.There will be big name presenters such including Laura Woods and Mark Pougatch as well as a host of big name pundits such as Ian Wright and Roy Keane.Jon Champion is on ITV’s commentary of the EurosCredit: RexBut who will be covering the live match action?Jon Champion will be one of the broadcaster’s commentators in Germany. Who is Jon Champion?Jon Champion is a British commentator who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.He has worked for ITV, BBC, ESPN and NBC Sports. Champion is a household name for those who have played Pro Evoluation Soccer or PES for short. He worked with ITV on their Champions League coverage from 2001 before signing with ESPN UK in 2009.Born in Harrogate on May 23 1965, Champion’s distinguished career has seen him work on the last seven World Cups.In 2014 he was nominated as Best Newcomer in American Sports Broadcasting for his ESPN work at the Brazil World Cup.Most read in FootballIconic moments of his include Eric Cantona’s leap into the crowd and Michael Owen World Cup wonder-goal against Argentina.He reportedly lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and four children.Champion is a York City fan. More

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    Who is Christian Eriksen’s girlfriend Sabrina Kvist, and does he have children with her?

    CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has had a miraculous football journey in the last three years and will star for Denmark at Euro 2024.On June 12, 2021, Danish star Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in the game against Finland, to the distress of friends, family and his long-term partner Sabrina Kvist Jensen. Christian Eriksen and his partner Sabrina Kvist JensenCredit: InstagramEriksen completed his remarkable turnaround by scoring Denmark’s first goal of Euro 2024 in the 1-1 draw against Slovenia.Who is Sabrina Kvist?Born in the town of Tommerup in Denmark, Sabrina currently lives with Eriksen.A trained hairdresser, she prefers to keep a low profile and isn’t one to hog the public limelight.Sabrina originally stayed on the continent to complete her hairdressing education whilst Eriksen earned his stripes with Spurs, before moving to England where she worked for a clothing company.The pair bought a house in Hampstead back in 2016, as the former Tottenham midfielder emerged as one of Europe’s leading playmakers.But the great Dane admitted that he’d found it hard to adjust to life in London and moved to Inter Milan. The Danish couple live in London with their young sonHe said in 2016: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”What happened to Christian Eriksen in the Denmark vs Finland Euro 2020 game?Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 43rd minute during Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener with Finland.The shocking scenes happened towards the end of the first half of the teams’ opening match.His distraught team-mates formed a circle around the Inter Milan ace, with some in tears.Uefa announced the Group B match has been suspended due to a “medical emergency.”The stadium announcer told fans that the game had been suspended due to a medical emergency and to stay in their seats.Sabrina Kvist Jensen was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch.It was confirmed afterwards that the star had suffered a cardiac arrest, from which he has since made a full recovery – but is yet to return to action. Sabrina consoled by Eriksen’s team-mate Simon KjaerCredit: EPAHow long has she been with Christian Eriksen?One of football’s quieter couples, the pair like to keep their private life behind closed doors.Neither are often seen out in the hustle-bustle of London life and instead prefer quieter meals with friends.They have been together since 2012.FOOTBALL LATESTDo the pair have children?Eriksen and Sabrina have one son and one daughter.Who did Christian Eriksen play for after his cardiac arrest?Christian Eriksen mutually terminated his contract with Inter Milan before 2022 following his cardiac arrest at the Euro 2020 – with the Danish icon banned from playing in Italy whilst having a heart defibrillator.However, in the latter stages of the January transfer window, London outfit Brentford confirmed the signing of Eriksen on a six-month contract.And in that time, the midfield maestro managed five goal contributions in 11 matches, quickly becoming a fans favourite at the Brentford Community Stadium.Who does Christian Eriksen play for now?Brentford reportedly offered Eriksen a contract to stay on in London however, the Danish magician verbally AGREED a deal in principle to join Manchester United on a free transfer.He became a fan favourite in his first season at Old Trafford, playing 44 matches under Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils won the League Cup and qualified for the Champions League.His second season was slightly less successful, as he was hit with injuries and managed just 28 appearances – with United finishing with their lowest points total in the Premier League era.With Ten Hag on the brink of being sacked, United stunned local rivals Man City to win the FA Cup.Eriksen was an unused sub in the game. More

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    Slovenia vs Denmark LIVE SCORE: Euro 2024 latest as Janza rocket LEVELS it for Slovenia after Eriksen’s emotional opener

    CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN opened the scoring for Denmark before Slovenia fought back to draw in their Group C opener.Christian Eriksen gave Denmark the lead with a stunning solo strike – exactly 1,100 days since suffering a cardiac arrest at the last European Championships.The Danes lost to England in the semi-finals of the last Euros and will be looking for revenge next week, but they first need to move past a tough Slovenia side.
    Kick-off time: 5pm BST
    Stream/TV: ITV 1
    Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
    Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Wind, Hojlund
    EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDenmark with tough test ahead
    The next obstacle for The Danes will be a match-up with England at Deutch Bank Park on Thursday.
    There is no doubt that they will have looked at this as the toughest test of their fixtures in this group.
    Slovenia meanwhile, will play Serbia in the Allianz Arena.
    Copy linkCopiedRasmus struggles to make impact
    Rasmus Hojlund put in a shift for Denmark today but it seemed to be a common theme which we saw in the Premier League.
    He likes to drop deep into pockets of space and work the channels but far too often is not in the penalty area.
    This drastically effects his numbers and some would say is why he is not hitting 20 goals a season as when he receives the ball, he is in positions where he cannot hurt the opposition.
    Copy linkCopiedDragons show they have fight in them
    Slovenia will have impressed many this evening with their effort levels right up until the final whistle.
    Despite going behind to Denmark, they gave up hope that they could find a way back into this game.
    At one stage, having got their goal, you even wondered whether they would go on to win the match.
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    Copy linkCopiedEriksen controls the show for Danes
    Christian Eriksen showed us just how much he still has to offer this Denmark team this afternoon.
    Despite not having as much game time as he would have liked at Old Trafford this season, Eriksen put in a man of the match performance.
    Everything that Denmark did well was as a result of the playmaker.
    England beware.

    Copy linkCopiedFT: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
    It was a thrilling end to the game in Stuttgart.
    Denmark failed to put the game to bed and Slovenia finally found the equaliser they craved.
    They looked the more likely to get a second towards the end of the game but a draw seemed a fair result.

    Copy linkCopiedFT: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
    The referee brings the game to a close.
    Slovenia and Denmark share the spoils in Stuttgart.
    It is a result that will be music to the ears of Gareth Southgate and his squad.
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    90+2. If the result stays like this, it will mean both sides start their campaign unbeaten.
    Confidence can be a huge tool for success in these tournaments.
    Slovenia will extend their unbeaten run to seven games.
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    90. Slovenia try a long range effort but it whistles over the crossbar.
    Time is running out in Stuttgart now.
    We are going to have four additional minutes.
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    88. Neither side will be content with a draw in this one.
    With matches against Serbia and England to come, both sides will be looking to get a late winner.
    As to who will get it, that is anyone’s guess.
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    86. Slovenia will feel they have done enough in this game to get something out of it.
    Denmark on the other hand, will feel they have controlled the game from start to finish.
    They have just struggled to create enough clear-cut chances to put the game to bed.
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    84. It is Denmark’s turn to ring the changes as they try to bring some fresh legs on to find a late winner.
    Wind, Hjobjerg and Hojlund all makes way for Norgaard, Poulsen and Dolberg.
    This should be end to end stuff for the remainder of the game now.
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    82. Slovenia have turned this game on its head now.
    It is ‘The Dragons’ who are piling all the pressure on now.
    Sporar ghosts in behind Vestergaard but he cannot beat Schmeichel in th Denmark goal.
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    80. This should be some finish to this game now.
    After just hitting the woodwork, Janza strikes a superb half-volley towards goal but his effort takes a deflection that wrong foots Schmeichel in the Danish goal.
    You could see on the faces of the Denmark fans in the crowd just how much that sucker punch goal hurt them.
    Copy linkCopiedGoal – Erik Janza (Slovenia)
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    76. As Slovenia come forward once again, the ball breaks to Sesko.
    He hits a shot from some thirty yards out and it thunders back off the woodwork.
    So close from the Slovenian front man.
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    74. Janza puts a sublime ball into the box from a free kick in a wide position.
    The ball drops to Sporar on the edge of the six yard box but somehow he volleys wide of the post.
    That might just be their best chance of a goal this evening.
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    72. Slovenia look to ring the changes as they try to find that elusive equaliser.
    As the game goes on now, they will have to throw more bodies forward.
    It will give Denmark the chance to pick them off on the break.
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    70. Wind comes charging forward and lays it off into the path of Eriksen.
    He holds off the challenge from the Slovenian defender and plays in Hojlund.
    As the striker looks to run towards the byline, it is put for another Danish corner.
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    68. The game is starting to come to life a little more now.
    We have had two excellent chances, one for either team, in the space of a few minutes.
    While Denmark will feel they are the better of the two teams, while the scoreline remains only a onee goal lead, Slovenia are very much still in this game.
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    66. Slovenia have themselves a massive chance to equalise.
    As a cross is clipped into the box, Cerin makes a late run and the defender does not even see him coming.
    He rises to meet the ball with his head but puts it wide of the goal.
    What a chance.
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    64. What a chance for Denmark to double their lead.
    Kristiansen puts a brilliant ball across the six yard box.
    Hojlund is there to meet, with a goal looking certain, but Oblak does well to block the effort.
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    62. This game has struggled to come to life in this second half so far.
    Denmark are happy to pass the ball around and patiently wait for an opening.
    Slovenia are putting crosses into the box from deep positions but are struggling to penetrate the Danish defence.
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    60. Slovenia need to find a way to get Sesko into the game more.
    He is without doubt their star player but has been pretty anonymous in this game so far.
    Not that Denmark will be complaining about this currently.
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    58. Am not sure with under two hours until the kick-off in their own game whether any of the England squad will be watching this one.
    One thing is for sure that Gareth Southgate will be replaying this to his squad before they meet either team.
    In the previous Euros, it was England who knocked out Denmark at the semi-final stage.
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    56. Hojlund has been busy in the final third, makes runs into the channels but never seems to spend enough time in the box.
    This is a big contributory factor in his goal return.
    Eriksen whips in another corner but Slovenia head the ball clear.
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    Slovenia vs Denmark LIVE SCORE: Euro 2024 latest as Kasper Schmeichel and Christian Eriksen start Group C clash

    DENMARK are taking on Slovenia RIGHT NOW in the opening game of Euro 2024’s Group C – which also contains England.The Danes lost to England in the semi-finals of the last Euros and will be looking for revenge next week, but they first need to move past a tough Slovenia side.
    Kick-off time: 5pm BST
    Stream/TV: ITV 1
    Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
    Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Wind, Hojlund
    EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSlovenia 0-0 Denmark
    5. The Danes are dominating possession in the early stages.
    Slovenia are really struggling to win the ball back from the opposition.
    Denmark play some nice, crisp, passing football.
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    3. Hojlund is in the wars early on.
    As he looked to chase down the ball, he slips slightly and flies into the body of the defender.
    He is fine to continue but seems a little rattled by the impact.
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    1. There is very little between these two sides.
    Only one goal separated them in their two games in qualifying.
    Denmark look to go on the offensive early on.
    Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Slovenia vs Denmark
    We are underway in the MHPArena.
    It is a packed-house for this opening match.
    Slovenia get the game started.
    Copy linkCopiedKick-off looms in Stuttgart
    As the players gather in the tunnel, all that can be heard is a cauldron of noise coming from the pitch.
    Slovenia has a population smaller than Greater Manchester, what an honour this must be for every player in that squad.
    Jan Oblak, despite being one of the best keepers in the world for some time, is making his first appearances in a major finals.
    Copy linkCopiedDanes cannot under-estimate threat
    While Denmark go into this game as favourites, they need to be wary of the threat of their opponents.
    Slovenia are on a six-game unbeaten streak coming into this game, which included a 2-0 victory over Portugal.
    They also amassed 22 points in qualifying and expect to compete in every game they play in Germany.
    Copy linkCopiedCarnival atmosphere in stadium
    As edge closer to kick-off, fans of both teams are getting into the party mood.
    It is a sea of colour in the MHPArena as Slovenia and Denmark look to go toe-to-toe as they did in qualifying.
    They know each other well and will need to utilise that in order to get a favourable result this afternoon.
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    Copy linkCopiedHopes rest on young prodigy
    Benjamin Sesko has given Slovenian fans hope that they can do the unthinkable in Germany.
    With the young striker playing his domestic football in the country, having scored five goals in qualifying, the eyes of the world will be on him.
    RB Leipzig will not have to worry about losing their prized asset, with him having signed a new deal before the tournament.
    Copy linkCopiedHistory favours Danish attack
    Having won the tournament previously, Denmark also reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
    The country has a love for this tournament and will be hoping to surprise many again.
    In a group with both England and Serbia, they will be seeing this as a key game to get three points in the bag.
    Copy linkCopiedDenmark starting XI:
    A host of Premier League talent features in this Danish side that kicks off the tournament against Slovenia.
    1. Schmeichel, 3. Vestergaard, 6. Christensen, 2. Andersen, 17. Kristiansen, 23. Hjobjerg, 21. Hjulmund, 18. Bah, 10. Eriksen, 9. Hojlund, 19. Wind
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    Copy linkCopiedSlovenia starting XI:
    This is the side ‘The Dragons’ have chosen to start their Euro 2024 campaign this afternoon.
    1. Oblak, 2. Karnicnik, 6. Bijol, 9. Sporar, 10. Elsnik, 11. Sesko, 13. Janza, 17. Mlakar, 20. Stojanovic, 21. Drkusic, 22. Cerin
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    Copy linkCopiedHead to head record
    Slovenia and Denmark have met each other on six occasions.
    The Dragons have yet to beat The Danes to date.
    Denmark have won five of the previous encounters, with one ending in a draw.
    Copy linkCopiedDanes fancied for early victory
    Having previously won this tournament, the bookies cannot see past a win for the red and whites this evening.
    Slovenia – 4/1
    Draw – 21/10
    Denmark – 4/7
    All match odds brought to you by Betfair.
    Copy linkCopiedDanes looking for positive start
    Stuttgart is awash with a sea of colour as we head towards the game.
    Danish fans are out in force to lend their passionate support as ever to the national team.
    They know that it is the form in the tournament that is key and have upset the odds before, anything is possible.
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    Copy linkCopiedExperience could be key to success
    Christian Eriksen has nothing to prove in footballing circles, the quality of the midfielder is undeniable.
    However, his last appearance in the tournament was a very emotional one for all involved and he will see this time as the opportunity for him to have a swansong in a Denmark shirt.
    His intelligence, vision and passing ability could be key for the Danes if they are hoping to make it out of the group and cause an upset in the latter rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedA tale of two strikers
    Both Slovenia and Denmark will be looking to young forwards to impress in Germany.
    Much has been said of Benjamin Sesko as he has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs due to his fine form with RB Leipzig.
    Despite having a tough first season at Old Trafford, Rasmus Hojlund will be hoping to show Europe what he is really made of as he leads the line for the Danes.
    Copy linkCopiedBoth sides with no pressure to feel
    Neither of these sides will be fancied to progress far in Euro 2024.
    This takes so much pressure off the teams and allows them to play with a freedom that could see them spring an upset.
    Denmark did this before in the tournament when they shocked the world in Euro 1992, beating Germany 2-0 in the final.
    Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Slovenia vs Denmark
    Two teams hoping to make the knockout stages of Euro 2024 meet at the MHP Arena as Slovenia and Denmark get their campaigns up and running.
    Benjamin Sesko will lead the line for Slovenia with the in-demand forward having turned down interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd before signing a new contract with RB Leipzig.
    Josip Ilicic has been brought back in from the international wilderness after being left out of the national team for three years. However, he scored a late winner against Armenia in their warmup matches and will be hoping to play a big part in Germany.
    Andraz Sporar is expected to play alongside Sesko however while Atletico Madrid number one Jan Oblak takes the captain’s armband between the sticks.
    For Slovenia, winger Benjamin Verbic was unable to complete the full training session on Wednesday and is a slight doubt but right-back Peter Stojanovic has made a full recovery from the muscle injury that forced him to miss both of their recent friendlies this month.
    Denmark boss Hjulmand was forced to make a late change to his squad as Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson succumbed to injury and had to be replaced by Zanka, one of four Brentford players in the squad.
    Christian Eriksen is fit and raring to go and will be hoping to put his nightmare Euro 2020 behind him, where he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. He recently scored a late winner against Sweden which sent the Danish fans wild.
    Bees’ midfielder Christian Norgaard missed training on Thursday but this was thought to be just a precaution to ensure that he was fit for this opening match of the tournament.
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    Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Poland against Netherlands?

    POLAND will be hoping they can reach the knockout stages of Euro 2024 later this month. They have a tough group with Holland, France and Austria also looking to make the round of 16. Robert Lewandowski has been Poland’s best player over the last decadeCredit: GettyPoland are up against Netherlands in their first game, but are without their star striker Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona striker is Poland’s all-time top goal-scorer and has been a stalwart at major tournaments for them over the years. But he may miss the entirety of their Euro 2024 campaign in Germany. Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Poland against Netherlands?The former Bayern Munich man isn’t in Poland’s starting XI because of a thigh injury he picked up before the tournament started. “Lewandowski suffered a rupture of the biceps femoris muscle, which will exclude him from the first match of the tournament,’ Poland said in a statement.”We are doing everything so that Robert can play in the second match against Austria.”Lewandowski could miss remaining games against Austria and France if he fails to recover in time. With Group D being such a tricky one to navigate, the 35-year-old miss the entire tournament. Most read in Euro 2024Poland take on Austria on June 21 in their next game before finishing their group stages campaign against France on June 25. If Lewandowski does manage to get back to full fitness, it will be his sixth major tournament for Poland. More

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    Who was Uefa General Secretary Henri Delaunay and why is the Euro 2024 trophy named after him?

    HENRI Delaunay was such an influential footballing figure that he had one of the most coveted cups in the beautiful game named after him.With Euro 2024 already lighting up our summers, here’s everything you need to know about the former Uefa general secretary.The late Henri Delaunay is often referred to as the founder of the EurosCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskWho was UEFA General Secretary Henri Delaunay?Henri Delaunay was the first general secretary of Uefa and one of the biggest advocates for the European Championship.Often referred to as the founder of the Euros, his vision and dedication were instrumental in the competition’s creation.Born in Paris in 1883, he embarked on his football career when he was 20, taking on the role of secretary at French side Etoile des Deux Lacs.In 1906, at the tender age of 23, he was named as general secretary of the forerunner of the French Football Federation (FFF) — the French Interfederal Committee.read more on euro 2024By the age of 26 he was the club’s president and a big player in the FFF.In 1920, he was appointed by Fifa to help establish the Referees Committee.He was also heavily involved in the founding of Uefa in 1954, spearheading a move towards forming a group of Europe’s national football associations.Why is the Euro 2024 trophy named after Henri Delaunay?Throughout Henri’s life, he dreamt of an international competition comprised of just European nations.Most read in Euro 2024Few men have left such a distinct mark, by the sheer force of their personality, on such a universal activity as football, as Henri Delaunay50 Years of Uefa (2004)But before his dream came to fruition, he passed away in 1955 at the age of 72 — three years before the inaugural Euros (then called the European Nations’ Cup).This is why both versions of the trophy have been named after him.As the 50 Years of Uefa book published in 2004 put it: “Few men have left such a distinct mark, by the sheer force of their personality, on such a universal activity as football, as Henri Delaunay.” Who designed the Henri Delaunay cup?The original Henri Delaunay trophy was created by French jeweller Michel Chobillon in 1958.In 2008, Uefa commissioned a new version of the trophy, which was redesigned in 2008 by Asprey, London.Despite being bigger and heavier than its predecessor, the redesign retained the classic design elements of the original.It weighs in at 8kg, stands 60cm tall and features a wider base than the previous incarnation to support the extra weight.The new Henri Delaunay cup was first awarded in 2008 when Spain won the title.READ MORE SUN STORIESHeidi Beckenbauer blew a kiss to the sky after placing the trophy down before the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and ScotlandPrior to kick off in the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland in Munich, the late, great Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi was tasked with bringing out the Henri Delaunay trophy.She fought back tears as she headed out onto the pitch at the Allianz Arena while fans clapped in appreciation.How England will line up after big names axed from Euros More

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    Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Tank KO’s challenger with brutal left hand

    GERVONTA DAVIS is back in action TONIGHT in a tasty fight against unbeaten contender Frank Martin in Las Vegas.Knockout artist Davis hasn’t fought since his win against Ryan Garcia over a year ago and spent some time in jail – but is now ready to defend his WBA lightweight title once again.Martin represents a tricky challenge for Davis, having beaten Michel Rivera and Artem Harutyunyan in his last two bouts.
    Start time: Main event from midnight ET/9pm PST
    TV channels: Amazon Prime PPV
    No glove lost
    Ryan Garcia was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight.

    Copy linkCopiedGarcia wants rematch
    Gervonta Davis gatecrashed Gervonta Davis’ fight with Frank Martin to demand a rematch – before embracing with his rival.
    He even wore a T-shirt with the words “rematch me b***h” after campaigning to face Davis again up in weight.
    But despite the bad blood, the two put that aside to embrace after Davis knocked out Martin in round eight.
    Copy linkCopiedDavis KOs Martin
    The champ has the likes of Vasyl Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson and a rematch with Isaac Pitbull Cruz in his sights.
    He added: “All them guys are on my radar.”
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    Copy linkCopiedDavis KOs Martin
    Asked if anyone can compete with him, Davis says: “I mean, I don’t know until they get in there with me but I’ve been around for a long time.
    “I’ve been training since I was seven-years-old, competing since I was eight so it’s like second nature.
    “It’s about staying focussed. Make sure my minds on the goal and it’s always to come out on top.”
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    Copy linkCopiedDavis speaks out
    He continues: “No, his footwork wasn’t bothering me I knew that he was going to tire down.
    “So that what I was doing, just being a target there for him to tire himself out and I started picking him apart.”
    “Yeah, it’s like a little cherry but it’s okay it comes with the sport.”

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    He adds: “No, his footwork wasn’t bothering me I knew that he was going to tire down.
    “So that what I was doing, just being a target there for him to tire himself out and I started picking him apart.”
    “Yeah, it’s like a little cherry but it’s okay it comes with the sport.”
    Copy linkCopiedDavis speaks out
    He says: “Yeah, just a little rusty but I’m back.
    “A couple pf rounds I feel I didn’t warm up completely like how I wanted to but I did warm up and got caught as the fight was going on.
    “But it’s okay, no excuses.”
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    Whipping uppercut did the damage with Martin stunned but a follow up left hand closed the show.
    Another huge KO and Martin was left flat on his back and unable to beat the count.
    Clean-cut KO.
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    Davis gave away a lot of the opening half but stayed patient and confident in his timing and power.
    Towards the second half, Davis crept closer and closer and eventually landed the left hand that nailed Martin.
    Another highlight-reel KO for Tank Davis.

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    Round 8 – DOWN GOES MARTIN!
    Big left hand flattens Martin and Davis is already on the ropes celebrating…
    The referee makes it to the count of ten and that’s all she wrote.
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    Round 7 – Big round for Davis.
    At the start of the round, Davis landed big but Martin was able to return fire.
    Towards the end, Davis just teed off on Martin and despite one big counter left, it was Tank who let his hands go on a stationary target.
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    Round 6 – Left hands land for both to mark back and forth action.
    But Davis has Martin trapped in the corner a few times and lets his left hand go.
    Davis coming on now but Martin still looks sharp on the back foot.
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    Round 5 – Davis is on the front foot constantly and always threatening with the left.
    But Martin looks comfortable on the retreat and even lands a few counters on his way back.
    Although Davis did land a lovely lead right hook in the round. Best punch of his fight so far.
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    Round 4 – Davis really going searching for Martin and lets some left hands go.
    A couple of uppercuts whisk by but some do find the body and Davis looks to press forward now.
    Martin still boxing well on the back foot but it must be paying a toll. Maybe we could see a switch if Martin begins to feel the pace and pressure.
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    Round 3 – Davis really upping the pressure as he talks Martin with the high guard and lets his left hand go.
    But again, nothing major lands and it’s Martin who is connecting with telling counters.
    Davis also almost gets his feet in a muddle on a few occasions as he lunges in.
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    Round 2 – Martin pumps out the jab and catches Davis with a few left hands.
    Davis is walking forward with a high guard trying to find a big left hand or lead right hook but nothing doing.
    Martin holds on a dew times, maybe a sense he feels the power coming.
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    Round 1 – Good start from Martin.
    Very active with his lead right hand jab, going to the body and landing a good few left hands.
    Davis tucks up for most the round with a high guard but he didn’t offer much offensively. Maybe sussing Martin out.

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    Round 1 – Here. We. Go.
    Opening round, southpaw vs southpaw.
    It could be Martin’s strength and size against Davis’ speed, power and precision. Fascinating fight!
    Copy linkCopiedHere we go!
    Both men have walked out and are in the ring now.
    Legendary MC Jimmy Lennon Jr introduces both men to the Las Vegas crowd and it’s almost time!
    Davis’ WBA lightweight title with unbeaten records on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedSpar wars
    Davis and Martin once sparred in Vegas in a session which has been majorly disputed.
    But Martin told SunSport: “I don’t really go off the sparring session.
    “It’s not like we sparred multiple times and we know each other as fighters. 
    “It was a long time ago, I’m a way better fighter than I was then, he’s a way better fighter than he was at that moment as well. 
    “I don’t really go off the sparring session,” he says.
    “It’s not like we sparred multiple times and we know each other as fighters. 
    “It was a long time ago, I’m a way better fighter than I was then, he’s a way better fighter than he was at that moment as well. 
    Copy linkCopiedOn Ger way
    Tank has been out of the ring for 14 months since he stopped Ryan Garcia in their mega-fight that sold over ONE MILLION PPVs.
    It also gave the American the self-proclaimed title as the face of boxing with over £50million believed to have been made in his career.
    Davis now returns against unbeaten Martin, 29, in Las Vegas and does so in a bid to prove he is the best 135lb lightweight in the world.
    He said: “I just want to prove I’m the best at 135 and June 15th is just going to be a clinic.
    “He’s just going to be a stepping stone to where I want to be.”
    Copy linkCopiedDavis’ stunning rise
    Gervonta Davis has had the most stunning of rises from sleeping on the floors of crack dens to becoming one of boxing’s top stars.
    Davis grew up on the mean streets of crime-ridden Baltimore – home of gritty hit TV series The Wire.
    His parents were both believed to have battled the same crack cocaine addiction that was the central theme of the award-winning show.
    So it makes Davis’ journey to the top of boxing as a multimillionaire pay-per-view star even more impressive.
    Ahead of his fight with Frank Martin, he told Amazon Prime PPV: “I’m already a legend from where I’ve came from, for what I’ve done.
    “I’ve been through mad stuff; sleeping on floors, crack house, all that type of stuff, I’ve been through all that.
    “I ain’t got to prove nothing to nobody else. That’s why I will never get too hyped about the win after I win.
    “Because it’s like you’ve always got to do something over and over again until you’re done.
    “And there’s always going to be someone next, somebody next. So, I don’t feel I need to prove myself to these people.”
    Copy linkCopied’Just go 12 rounds’
    Frank Martin believes he’s found a has a pretty clear path to beating Tank – don’t get knocked out.
    Easier said than done against one of the hardest punchers in the whole sport, with 27 of his 29 wins coming via KO.
    Martin said: “Yeah, we know he’s always getting outboxed by guys.
    “Even in his last fight (a KO win over Ryan Garcia), he was getting out-boxed.
    “We’ve just got to go 12 rounds.”
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    Up next is the headliner of the night.
    Gervonta Davis defends his WBA lightweight title against unbeaten Texan Frank Martin.
    It is his first fight since beating Ryan Garcia in April 2023 – when a short prison sentence followed.
    Credit: Getty
    Copy linkCopiedBenavidez vs Gvozdyk
    Benavidez refuses to give up on his dream fight against Canelo Alvarez as he opens the door to a move back down to super-middleweight.
    But his win over Gvozdyk makes his WBC mandatory for the belt owned by Artur Beterbiev.
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    Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe LIVE RESULT: Gentleman RETAINS world title with dominant win over rival – latest

    CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH kept hold of his WBO cruiserweight title after a dominant win over Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.Billam-Smith first won the belt in the summer of 2023 when he beat Lawrence Okolie at his beloved AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium – and here he went into away territory to defend the strap against Crystal Palace fan Riakporhe, who had beat him in 2019.Earlier, Ben Whittaker impressed in a points win over Ezra Arenyeka and Jack Massey stunned Isaac Chamberlain to win the European cruiserweight title.What’s next?
    Ben Shalom just co-signed a matchup against Zurdo, while it’ll be interesting to see where next for Riakporhe after falling short here.
    CBS was asked, and said: “I thought it was 8-4 at worst, very comfortable and he caught me once. He’s a great fighter but just needs more experience at this level, he’ll be back.”
    Some within boxing circles this week have suggested Riakporhe struggled to make the weight and if so, perhaps a bridgerweight move would make sense – local rival Lawrence Okolie is still an option.
    CBS meanwhile, will likely rest over the next month or two before assessing his options in a division still lacking a true number one.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS: Career-best performance? “I think so”
    During his post-fight interview in the ring with Sky, Billam-Smith spoke at length about his team – paying tribute to Shane McGuigan and the rest of his coaches – as well as his own performance.
    The biggest difference between him and Riakporhe?
    “My experience, speed, gameplan. Shane is a master, the world’s best coach,” before insisting he wants a unification with WBA world champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez next Stateside. Revenge is sweet.
    Copy linkCopiedAND STILL! CBS avenges defeat, retains WBO world title
    116-111, 115-112, 115-112: Chris Billam-Smith successfully retains his WBO cruiserweight world title with a UD12 win over Richard Riakporhe!
    Riakporhe got his fight tactics all wrong on home soil and besides the right-hand, didn’t offer much more than excessive holding here.
    Questions over the Bournemouth man’s durability were answered, he rode hairy moments and a worthy winner at a chilly Selhurst Park.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS aloft on ring apron!
    Billam-Smith is lifted onto the top rope by head trainer Shane McGuigan as he celebrates, hands outstretched.
    Riakporhe looks a tad sheepish in response, and the art of body language suggests we all know who has won this. Scorecards coming!
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R12
    Final round time!
    Billam-Smith is up by my estimation, Riakporhe has the equaliser in his right hand and that will carry him until the final bell, if nothing else. As far as fight tactics are concerned, he hasn’t adapted well.
    Riakporhe lands low, twice in quick succession with no punishment, before CBS throws a fast flurry and eats one flush for his troubles.
    Finally, at long last, Riakporhe is deducted a point for leading with his head but it came about eight rounds too late.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R11
    Two more rounds left, and Riakporhe needs to bait CBS into leaving himself defensively open. Whether that be up close, or at distance.
    The excessive holding isn’t allowing him much scope to do so, and CBS walks forward after eating a right hand – talk about demoralising.
    CBS absorbs another right cross, before unloading body punches on the inside in return as the champion keeps shrewd point-scoring.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R10
    CBS had his best round in the eighth, Riakporhe’s right hand was a fitting response to cap the ninth and now, we’ve got a fitting finale.
    Another timeout is called so Steve Gray can lecture both yet whatever he said immediately gets ignored, as the clinching continues.
    CBS goes back to his jab, throwing some uppercuts in for good measure as the round essentially peters out.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R9
    Into the ninth and the duality of Riakporhe is on full display: he stings CBS with a right, then lands a low blow immediately afterwards.
    Billam-Smith can recover, timeout called and danger temporarily over.
    It resumes though, Riakporhe lands a cuffing right which doesn’t land clean, but disrupts the champion’s equilibrium as he staggers back towards the ropes. Big finish to the round and dearly needed!
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R8
    Billam-Smith lands his best shot for a while, curling Riakporhe into a corner as the challenger looks almost dazed.
    Panic stations over shortly afterwards, as CBS is pinned against the ropes in another holding sequence, before the champion lands a stinging left hook, right hand combo!
    Riakporhe staggers back to his corner after eating two more unanswered punches clean, CBS’ best round so far and you can tell by the crowd’s muted response… they need to encourage their man.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R7
    Into the second-half of this domestic world title fight we go, it’d be interesting to see how many times referee Steve Gray has paused this bout given how much clinching and excessive holding there has been.
    If you’re not going to punish it, why stop them?
    Riakporhe’s gumshield flies out midway through the stanza and there’s (yet another) reprieve, Billam-Smith right now doing enough to win rounds on the basis of pressure and cleaner work.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R6
    Another scrappy round but CBS is starting to chain his attacks together a bit more, uppercuts and body punching to boot.
    Riakporhe’s power still remains, as evidenced by a whipping right he lands in the final half-minute, but he needs to be busier and quickly.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R5
    A third of the way through and Billam-Smith remains a hittable target, so Riakporhe’s resolve will never waver – especially here.
    He lands a short right, then gets lectured by the official once more before CBS lands a nice uppercut and some body work up close.
    Riakporhe wizzes wide with a right, referee warnings becoming a persistent theme in this stop-start affair now.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R4
    Into the fourth they go, Billam-Smith sticks his tongue out after landing a two-punch combo with Riakporhe up against the ropes.
    The champion is starting to feel himself now, but can’t allow overconfidence to creep into his work with a heavy-handed challenger ready to respond at any moment. They trade downstairs.
    CBS’ jab is sharp but Richard’s right hand a far more scary prospect and that layer of jeopardy will only intensify the more they exchange.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R3
    By persistently complaining about Riakporhe’s illegal tactics, CBS is giving the referee a decision to make – but will that allow him to momentarily switch off at the wrong time? We’ll wait and see.
    Riakporhe lands a crowd-pleasing right but subsequent work is messy, before again being warned – this time for a low blow and shortly afterwards, leading with his head in the clinch.
    Ring any bells? Lawrence Okolie is ringside, after all.
    Billam-Smith lands some sneaky body punching to finish another scrappy round, packed with holding and frustration growing.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R2
    Billam-Smith begins the second round just as he finished the first, cunning work on the inside while Riakporhe looks to break space.
    Referee ticks both off as CBS is unhappy with Riakporhe holding, then the champion absorbs two cuffing right hands as they exchange jabs in centre ring. A more cagey stanza, that one.
    Copy linkCopiedCBS Riakporhe R1
    Here we go! A month shy of five years on from their first fight, the pair do battle again – both have improved since then, but who will show their mettle on the biggest stage here?
    Billam-Smith begins as the aggressor, referee separates them as Riakporhe finds himself against the ropes – twice – then the challenger lands a stiff right hand which wobbles Billam-Smith.
    Riakporhe tries maintaining distance with a few jabs, gets ticked off for illegal moves in the clinch as CBS’ dirty boxing works to the bell.
    Copy linkCopiedIt’s almost time…
    Billam-Smith in the ring, national anthem sung beautifully, now comes the fighter introductions. Repeat or revenge?
    Copy linkCopiedGlasner in the house
    Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s among the ringside audience enjoying the evening’s action at his new home – having taken charge of the south London club in February (W7, D3, L3).
    Wonder who he’ll be back in this headliner, surely the hometown hero right? Riakporhe’s in the ring now, Billam-Smith coming shortly.
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker wanted fun…
    It was quickly obvious, but here’s the light-heavyweight prospect’s words after banking ten rounds on his biggest show yet.
    He said: “I wanted the knock out – I was just having fun!”

    Copy linkCopiedOnly one more fight remains…
    MAIN EVENT TIME! Chris Billam-Smith (c) vs. Richard Riakporhe follows shortly for the WBO cruiserweight world championship.
    Ringwalks expected around 10.30pm after a promotional package, TV ad break and more besides as the atmosphere builds up again following, well, Whittaker’s uninspiring victory.
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker wins (shock!)
    100-89, 99-90, 99-90 the scores after ten rounds banked.
    As far as matchmaking is concerned, it’ll be interesting to see where they go with Ben next. Someone who can bring more from him is key.
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Arenyeka R10
    Final round!
    Arenyeka’s wild forays forward continue, as Whittaker shuffles backwards happy to keep his distance and engage the crowd.
    Whittaker threatens another late flurry as the ten-second signal goes, Arenyeka survives to hear the final bell. A slow, painful shutout.
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Arenyeka R9
    Even when Ezra lands clean, he overextends and gets excited far too early to warrant much of Whittaker’s respect in these exchanges.
    They exchange in the pocket, the fan favourite still playing with his food, and the referee looks ready to step in if he sees even a sliver of Arenyeka fading.
    Despite a fleeting moment up against the ropes, it doesn’t come and you know what that means…
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Arenyeka R8
    The best way to describe this scene right now is, watching Whittaker go through the gears and treat Arenyeka like a sparring partner.
    Problem is, he’s stuck on gear two and doesn’t seem like he wants to raise that level. The intrigue has long disappeared, fans getting restless and we still have two more rounds!
    Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Arenyeka R7
    Okay, so I was wrong. This has lasted far too long!
    Arenyeka gets a point deduction for an elbow in the clinch, but it doesn’t spark Whittaker into any sort of activity before the bell.

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