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      Ian Wright pays emotional tribute to former team-mate and friend Kevin Campbell in heartbreaking moment on ITV coverage

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      IAN WRIGHT paid tribute to his friend and former team-mate Kevin Campbell after he died aged 54.The former Arsenal striker passed away following a short illness.🗣️ “He meant the whole world to a lot of people, especially myself.”Ian Wright pays respect to his former strike partner, Kevin Campbell, after his tragic passing today 🙏#Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/g96zoxD7kA— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 15, 2024

      Ian Wright paid tribute to his friend Kevin Campbell after his deathTributes have poured in for Campbell, including from the Gunners as well as Everton and Nottingham Forest, who he also played for.Wright also expressed his sadness at the news on social media before being asked about his friend during an appearance on ITV covering the Euros.The Gunners legend fought back tears as he honoured Campbell, who made 213 appearances for Arsenal.He said: “I can’t really go too deep into it, it’s very fresh I only heard [the news] this morning.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”My best wishes and condolences go to his family but it’s too soon for me to talk about it.”Every time I start talking about it I start to well up. He meant the whole world to a lot of people especially myself.”Campbell passed away after being admitted to hospital at the end of May.A host of former team-mates have paid tribute to Campbell, including Wayne Rooney.Most read in FootballHe said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Kev – thinking of all his family and friends.”Kev was a great team mate but more importantly a brilliant person who helped me a lot in my earlier years.”Arsenal and Everton legend Kevin Campbell has died- emotional tributes pour in for the 54-year-old who enjoyed two decades playing professional footballWhile his old Arsenal captain Tony Adams wrote: “Super Kev: a goal machine, a giant of a man, with an even bigger heart.”An intensely private and a truly wonderful human being. I’m devastated for his loved ones, and all of us.”Love you Super Kev, Skipper.” More

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      ITV viewing figures revealed for Euro 2024 opening game as more than 10million tune in for best ratings in a decade

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      ITV enjoyed a fantastic start to Euro 2024 as 10million viewers tuned in to watch Germany’s demolition of Scotland.The hosts ran riot in Munich, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes before going on to win 5-1 against the ten man Scots.Germany v Scotland broke a record for viewing figuresCredit: GettyAnd while Germany celebrated, ITV also had plenty to cheer after achieving stunning ratings.A peak of 10.4m tuned in to watch the Euros opener – the highest peak audience of any opening to a major football tournament in a decade, with an average of 9.1m viewers across 90 minutes.That is a considerable increase from the average of 5.2m viewers who watched the opening game of Euro 2020 on the BBC, which had a peak audience of just 6.9m.ITV and BBC are sharing coverage of Euro 2024, with England’s opener against Serbia on Sunday to be shown on BBC One.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLScotland fans have supported their team well, either from home or in Germany.It is estimated 100,000 Scots travelled to Germany to cheer on the Tartan Army, with thousands getting trapped outside the stadium ahead of their opening match.Supporters even drank Glasgow Airport dry before 9am as they flew out to Munich.Meanwhile the BBC will hope to eclipse the average audience of 7.4m that watch England’s first game of the 2022 World Cup against Iran.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      England almost pulled in a record number of viewers for their Euro 2020 final against Italy.Around 31m watched that clash – just 1.3m short of the audience who tuned in for the 1966 World Cup final.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesUltimate sports presenters rich list

      TV sports presenters make a mint.
      The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.
      Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.
      Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.
      Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.
      SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.
      With number one worth a whopping ÂŁ29.4million more than number 10!
      Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      ITV VAR expert Christina Unkel is a former player, referee and current president of up-and-coming US team

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      ITV expert Christina Unkel has done it all.The American, 37, will be gracing our screens as a refereeing analyst throughout Euro 2024.Christina Unkel picked up her first whistle at a young ageCredit: GettyChristina Unkel is a feature of the CBS Champions League show alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: Instagram @christina.unkelThe former ref advanced quickly through FIFA’s ranksCredit: GettyAnd it is hard to think of anybody more qualified to talk us through the inevitable VAR controversies.Unkel’s refereeing career started when she was just 10.The youngster’s coach Bob Harris – a referee and assessor – told her to stop shouting at officials, who she felt were not paying enough attention to girls’ games.Told she could either take a course or stop voicing her opinions, Unkel became a certified US Soccer Referee in Cape Coral, Florida.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I could ref two games and make $40 and have all the concession stand food you could want,” she said in an interview with Stetson University.“For me, it was kind of a no brainer. It was something where I could play and practice soccer and then on my off-days referee. I ended up falling in love with it.”The rising star continued to play as well and featured at the collegiate level for Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she unfortunately suffered a torn ACL.After recovering while at Stetson University College of Law, Unkel began travelling to referee and ended up overseeing over 80 professional games while continuing her studies.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I would go to school, then on Friday afternoons I would fly out to some place and do a game and then fly back on Sunday evening to go back to school on Monday,” she told the University’s website.Unkel received her FIFA badge in 2013 at just 25 years old – the youngest possible age.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBest XI of players snubbed for Euro 2024She has been involved with VAR since its introduction in the MLS in 2017.The former whistler is a refereeing analyst on the CBS Champions League show, which has soared in popularity on both sides of the pond.Unkel regularly features alongside host Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.She has now replaced Mark Clattenburg on ITV and made her debut as Germany hammered Scotland.As well as working for ITV and CBS, Christina previously worked at Fox Sports and Paramount+ and has also been a journalist for The Athletic.A qualified attorney, Unkel is the president and general counsel for the Tampa Bay Sun – an expansion team who will enter the USL Super League this year.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe describes herself as an entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple businesses, including Scorch Fitness and the Deadlift Effect, sports science and strength training firms.She is married to current MLS referee Ted, with the couple having one daughter, Quinn.Unkel made her ITV debut as Germany beat ScotlandCredit: Getty More

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      ITV’s Euro 2024 coverage interrupted by loud sirens as pundits turn away from camera after Germany vs Scotland

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      ITV’S coverage of Euro 2024 was interrupted by loud sirens, forcing their pundits to turn away from the camera.Ian Wright, Graeme Souness and Roy Keane were all on duty for Friday’s clash between Germany and Scotland.ITV pundits were left distracted by loud sirens after Germany’s win over ScotlandThe group tried talking as sirens rang out at several different timesIan Wright looked away from the camera at one point to see what was going onThe hosts opened the tournament with a 5-1 win at the Allianz Arena.And the Scots were left to lick their wounds as a dismal performance was analysed by ITV’s team of experts.The TV channel decided to set up base for the tournament in the German capital of Berlin.Breaking from tradition, ITV chiefs opted for an outdoor studio in the heart of the city.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe decision was always bound to come with certain risks that don’t arise with an indoor setting.But on the very first night of the Euros, ITV’s coverage was disturbed as blaring sirens went off right by the outdoor studio.As Wright, Souness and Keane delivered their thoughts on Scotland’s defeat, the sharp loud noise almost brought talk to a halt.The flow of conversation started quickly again, but fans found it difficult to hear what was being said as several more sirens went past.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd at one point, Arsenal icon Wright turned away from the camera to look over the balcony and see what was going on.Viewers at home were certainly distracted by the surprising turn of events.Roy Keane ‘obliterates’ Scotland in furious post-match rant after Germany run riot in Euro 2024 openerOne said: “Can’t hear the pundits for the sirens on the Germany v Scotland end of match analysis.”Another declared: “This open air studio for ITV isn’t really working with all the sirens.”One noted: “What is going on in Germany, there is a lot of sirens going off on ITV.”Another yelled: “Can’t even hear Souness over all the sirens. I see the chaos must have started.”One boomed: “Sirens slightly unfortunate for the ITV outdoor studio.”Another added: “Those sirens are incredibly loud on ITV’s coverage.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Meet ITV VAR expert Christina Unkel – former referee part of punditry team at Euro 2024

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      CHRISTINA UNKEL is the refeering analyst for ITV during Euro 2024 and will be part of the coverage throughout the tournament.Although she is new to these shores, the American has had a formidable career both in the middle and off the pitch.Christina Unkel (left) is a feature of the CBS Champions League show alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: Instagram @christina.unkelUnkel is a former referee who took charge of games Stateside.She was a Fifa-licensed referee before hanging up her whistle and making a move into media.Unkel, who has also worked as the president of the Tampa Bay Sun, replaces Mark Clattenburg as ITV’s refereeing analyst for Euro 2024.The 37-year-old analyst has become a hugely popular figure for doing the same job on American TV.Full list of ITV Presenters and Pundits
      Presenters – Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods.
      Pundits – Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglu, Danny Rohl, Christina Unkel.
      Co-commentary – Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend.
      Commentary – Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesly, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, Joe Speit.

      Champions League ExperienceShe is a refeering analyst on the CBS Champions League show, which has soared in popularity on both sides of the pond.Unkel regularly features alongside host Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.As part of ITV’s pundit line up, she will line up alongside the likes of Laura Woods, Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Gary Neville.According to her website, Unkle also has a career as a litigation attorney, focusing on “complex business and construction litigation” with a focus on sports law – she is also a committee member of the US National Soccer Hall of Fame.Most read in Euro 2024She also played football at the collegiate level before moving into the professional game as a referee.As well as working for ITV and CBS, Christina previously worked at Fox Sports and Paramount+ and has also been a journalist for The Athletic.EntrepreneurShe describes herself as an entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple businesses, including Scorch Fitness and the Deadlift Effect, sports science and strength training firms.Christina, who also regularly appears as a speaker at corporate events, graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic, the Stetson MBA Program and Stetson Law.She is married to Ted, with the couple having one daughter, Quinn. More

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      Graeme Souness visibly emotional as he hails ‘dream’ Alan Hansen with Liverpool legend ‘seriously ill’ in hospital

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      GRAEME SOUNESS struggled to hide his emotions after ‘sending prayers’ to his fellow Liverpool legend Alan Hansen on ITV’s opening coverage of Euro 2024. Liverpool icon Hansen was admitted to hospital this week with a ‘serious illness’ and messages of support have been flooding in ever since.Former Scotland and Liverpool defender Alan Hansen was taken ill this weekCredit: PASouness spoke about his friend and former team-mate ahead of both his and Hansen’s beloved Scotland’s Euros opener against hosts Germany.He said: “I believe he was the best footballing centre-half ever. And I know that is some statement but I really believe that.”I saw it first hand he was a really quality performer and a great human being. “You know when people are in trouble with illness, people say they’re great guys, but I’m telling you he is a great guy.read more football news”You’d have to search a very long way to find anyone saying a bad word about him – that takes some doing.”And he’s in the fight of his life right now and we should all say a little prayer for him.”I had the pleasure of playing with him, he was an absolute dream.”He passed the ball at the right weight, at the right angle, at the right time.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHansen and Souness were at Liverpool together between 1978 and 1984. The duo made 974 appearances between them for the Merseyside outfit – winning five league titles, four league cups and three European Cups together.Watch Klopp announce Slot as next Liverpool manager with amazing song to fansThe Anfield icons also played together for Scotland between 1979 and 1987.Liverpool also sent a message to Hansen on Thursday on the occasion of his birthday.It read: “We’re all thinking of Alan and his family on his 69th birthday.”Souness also spoke highly of Hansen on talkSPORT, saying: “He wasn’t a colleague, he was a mate, a good friend, a proper friend.”He is one of life’s good guys and we’re all saying a prayer for him. I spoke to his wife, Janet, a few days ago and you can imagine the state he’s in.”Hansen with the Ryder Cup in 2013, he is a keen golfer More

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      Laura Woods bravely shows off scar after horror injury as ITV Euro 2024 presenter hangs out with Scotland fans in Munich

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      LAURA WOODS partied with Scotland fans and showed off her scar after suffering a horror injury.The ITV presenter will be on screens tonight for the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and the Scots.Laura Woods joined Scotland fans in MunichCredit: PAThe presenter was surrounded in Marienplatz square ahead of Germany vs Scotland tonightCredit: PAWoods will host coverage of the game on ITV this eveningCredit: PAWoods’ scar was on show after her horror injuryCredit: PAShe sustained nasty injuries after a chandelier smashed above her headCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTAnd ahead of kick-off, Woods joined the Tartan Army on the streets of Munich.Fans had already drunk airports dry in their homeland and continued to let their hair down in Germany.And they were joined by Woods, who was dressed in a stylish grey jacket as she put her arms around fans and jumped to Scotland chants.The host’s scar remains on show just above her eyebrow after being the victim of a freak accident on holiday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 36-year-old sustained nasty-looking cuts to her face and arm after swinging a pillow that hit a chandelier, causing it shatter above her head.She was rushed to hospital by boyfriend Adam Collard and taken into emergency surgery.The injuries led to Woods pulling out of hosting TNT Sports’ coverage of Oleksandr Usyk’s fight with Tyson Fury last month.But she made her return for the Champions League final two weeks ago.Most read in Euro 2024BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      Woods is now part of ITV’s team for the Euros this summer.She is set to work alongside a star-studded list of pundits, including Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Gary Neville.BBC VS ITV: Who wins in battle of Euro 2024 teamsHer first game will be Scotland’s opener against hosts Germany on Friday night.England’s first two games of the tournament will be on the BBC.But Wood will be on hand to host the Three Lions’ final group game, against Slovenia, on June 25.Meet Eva Murati, Albania’s answer to Laura Woods
      MEET Albania’s answer to Laura Woods.
      Glamorous Eva Murati, 28, has been fronting Champions League coverage in the country since 2017.
      Boasting nearly one million Instagram followers, gorgeous Eva is a triple threat – actress, host and model.
      Eva is fluent in Italian studied law at the University of Tirana.
      But her passion for showbiz led her into presenting at just 18.
      Eva is mad Juventus fan and was thrilled to meet legendary defender Fabio Cannavaro.
      As if she didn’t have enough strings to her bow, Eva is also a great singer and has hinted she might even release a song one day.
      Until then, she’ll continue lighting up screens with her Champions League coverage, in between modelling for lingerie brand Yamamay.
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      Jack Fincham wants Love Island showdown with Tommy Fury after ‘winning in life again’ with boxing return and weight loss

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      JACK FINCHAM is eyeing a Love Island showdown against Tommy Fury after getting himself fighting fit mentally and physically. The reality TV star – who won the hit ITV show in 2018 – boxed as an amateur before walking away from the sport in his 20s. Love Island winner Jack Fincham is eyeing a fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram @jack_charlesfTommy Fury also starred on Love IslandCredit: SplashBut amid the boom in celebrity-style crossover bouts, Fincham is back in boxing and returns at Crypto Fight Night on Saturday. He faces Isaac Taylor, the brother of his former opponent Anthony who he shared four exhibition rounds with in 2022. Fincham won his last fight in Dubai in April against influencer Ahmed Mousa and now has the likes of Fury and KSI in his sights. He told SunSport: “They were struggling to find me an opponent at first but then Anthony actually messaged me himself asking, ‘Would you fight my brother?’READ MORE IN BOXING”I said, ‘Yeah, course. No problem.’ I want to leave a mark on this type of boxing because I want to eventually fight Tommy Fury.”I could easily fight KSI, easily. They’re the sort of people that I want to be boxing and I know I’m more than capable of beating them.”I’ve got a lot more self-confidence now since I’ve been training and the quality of sparring I’m having, these people are not as good as me in my opinion.”Fury is unbeaten at 10-0 and last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in KSI, 30, and Jake Paul, 27. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the 25-year-old has not returned since – after having hand surgery – as Fincham raised doubts over his boxing aspirations. He said: “I’ve said this in the past, I think Tommy’s great, really nice guy but is his heart really in boxing? I don’t think so.Mike Tyson issues chilling threat to Jake Paul in first message since Netflix showdown fight was postponed”He’s earning a lot of money from other stuff and I don’t think he needs boxing at the minute. I don’t think he’s going to go into any 50-50 fights, why would he?”I don’t think at the minute he wants to go into a fight against anyone who may have a chance of beating him. His excuse is, ‘They’re not bringing money to the table.'”Well, they are. It’s definitely a fight I’d like, have a couple in between and then do that.”Fincham dropped a sensational THREE STONE before his boxing return earlier in the year. It paved the way for the familiar feeling of victory in the ring – but one he had not tasted since his teenager amateur boxing years. Fincham, 32, said: “It felt amazing. I haven’t felt like that in years, the last fight I won was back in the amateurs and obviously I boxed Anthony Taylor in between that.”It was just an amazing feeling. It was a nice, familiar feeling like, ‘Ah this is what it used to f***ing fell like.'”I proved myself right, I wasn’t supposed to fight until this card or even afterwards around September time but I thought, ‘F*** it, I’ll just fight now.'”I took that fight on six-weeks notice and came down from 104 kilos. All round you just feel like you’re winning in life again.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Other stuff starts going right for you, others jobs start coming in, you look healthy, you look fit. Everything is better.”
      Crypto Fight Night ‘Off Chain’ takes place on Saturday 15th June at Indigo at the O2, London – tickets here. Stream it live on Triller TV.
      Fincham is ‘winning in life’ again after his boxing returnCredit: @jack_charlesf More