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      Fans say ‘I’ve woken up to worse’ after realising who is presenting ITV’s Women’s World Cup 2023 coverage

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      FANS woke up with joy after realising Laura Woods is presenting the Women’s World Cup. The tournament kicked off with co-hosts New Zealand beating Norway 1-0 on BBC.
      Laura Woods kicking off ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: ITV
      But ITV had the rights for the second game as Australia – sharing the World Cup with New Zealand – welcomed Ireland.
      It was also ITV’s first match of the campaign, with fan-favourite Woods leading the coverage, much to viewers’ delight.
      She was joined by ex-Ireland keeper Emma Byrne and former Chelsea star Karen Carney.
      One said: “Laura Woods on my TV I’ve woken up to worse.”
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      But another asked: “I think Laura Woods just called a lie-in a lay-in? Does anyone else say lay-in? Guess it could be future tense?”
      Woods recently celebrated making history after joining TNT Sports – rebranded from BT – who will offer an all-woman football presenting team.

      Woods is heading the front of camera crew while her former talkSPORT partner Ally McCoist is a co-commentator and pundit for the channel.
      Woods will be the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League and Big Fight coverage.
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      She will be among a clutch of female presenters among the 19 “leaders” of the channel’s sports package.
      Lynsey Hipgrave will anchor the channel’s Prem coverage, with 32 Saturday 12.30 fixtures and 20 midweek games across two fixtures blocks.
      Reshmin Chowdhury will present Champions League action, while Jules Breach will present a Saturday show ahead of the big match coverage and then take on the touchline reporting role left vacant by the departure of BT’s tunnel man Des Kelly.
      Laura Woods is the new face of TNT SportsCredit: @laurawoodsy
      Laura Woods will lead ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: Getty More

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      ITV make MAJOR shake-up to football coverage with three pundits axed for new-look EFL show

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      ITV are reportedly set to make big changes to their EFL highlights show.The new-look format will see the running time significantly reduced and pundits axed.
      Jules Breach will remain as a presenter on the new-look showCredit: Getty
      Hugh Woozencroft will rotate presenting duties with Breach as they did beforeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Presenters Hugh Woozencroft and Jules Breach will stay on but will no longer host the show from a studio, claim The Mirror.
      Instead they will be pitchside at an EFL ground, with Woozencroft and Breach to rotate presenting duties.
      Highlights from all EFL matches will continue to be aired along with player and manager post-match interviews.
      But there will no longer be analysis provided by the likes of Sam Parkin, Dean Ashton and Jamie Mackie, all of whom worked as pundits in the previous format of the show.
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      ITV are heading into the second year of their two-year deal to host EFL highlights, with Quest previously airing the show.
      Interest in the league has grown significantly with 21.7million fans attending matches last season – the highest since 1953-54.
      That has helped EFL clubs agree a TV deal with Sky Sports worth almost £1billion.
      The agreement will see more than 1,000 live matches broadcast starting from the 2024-25 campaign.
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      In total, 1,059 league, EFL Cup — including all 93 ties — and EFL Trophy matches will be shown live on Sky or a streaming platform, replacing the iFollow service.
      Currently, Sky televises 138 EFL league games each season. More

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      Graeme Souness leaves ITV pundits laughing on live TV with cheeky joke about his wife at Royal Ascot

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      GRAEME SOUNESS left ITV pundits laughing as he joked that his wife showed “concern” when he was swimming the English channel.The former Sky Sports pundit and Liverpool legend took up the challenge to raise money for the charity DEBRA to help people who suffer from the rare skin disease Epidermolysis bullosa.
      Graham Souness joked that his wife showed ‘concern’ for the first time in 30 years when he swam the ChannelCredit: twitter @ITVRacing
      Souness has been married to his wife Karen since 1994Credit: PA:Press Association
      Souness, 70, decided to try and raise £1.1million to aid the fight against disease after meeting 14-year-old Isla Grist, who suffers from the condition.
      While being interviewed about the swim by ITV’s Ed Chamberlain, Souness was told that his wife had said that she was relieved he completed the challenge and was safe.
      To which he hilariously responded: “For the first time in our 30 years together, my wife was showing concern!”
      Chamberlain could help but have a laugh at the Scot’s quick joke.
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      While speaking about the cause, Souness’ passion was evident as he remained determined to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on those affected.
      He said: “Isla is such a special little lady, you have to meet her to appreciate that, and the cause is fantastic.
      “We’ve managed to raise lots of money, we would never be able to raise enough money for this terrible disease because, never mind a cure, we can’t even offer relief at this time.
      Souness raised over 1million for DEBRACredit: BBC
      “We can never raise enough money but what we’ve done this time round is raise awareness.
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      “So many people, and I bet you’re one [He said to Chamberlain] of them, that had never heard of Epidermolysis bullosa.
      “All I can say is it’s the worst thing I’ve ever witnessed.
      “It’s truly horrendous, the poor sufferers never get a minutes relief from it, every waking day is an unbelievably difficult day for them and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.
      “And that’s why we have to find, firstly, giving these poor children relief from the constant edge and the constant pain.
      “And also, please God, please God, very soon we find a cure for it.”
      Souness’ efforts saw many people donate to the cause, including former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
      The donation from the Old Trafford icon caused Souness to break down in tears.
      He told talkSPORT: “I hope I don’t embarrass him by saying this, but Alex Ferguson donated £20,000 after he quizzed me on it for half an hour.
      “He’s got a heart of gold, that man. You have to search for it, but it’s there!”
      What is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)?Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), also known as ‘butterfly skin’ is the name for a group of rare inherited skin disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile.
      Any trauma or friction to the skin can cause painful blisters.
      The main symptoms of all types of EB include:

      skin that blisters easily
      blisters inside the mouth
      blisters on the hands and soles of the feet
      scarred skin, sometimes with small white spots called milia
      thickened skin and nails

      The 3 main types of EB are:

      epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) – the most common type, which tends to be milder with a low risk of serious complications
      dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) – which can range from mild to severe
      junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) – the rarest and most severe type

      The type reflects where on the body the blistering takes place and which layer of skin is affected.
      There are also many variants of these 3 main types of EB, each with slightly different symptoms.
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      England fans apologise to ITV’s Sam Matterface as they slam ‘bored’ Channel 4 commentators during Malta clash

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      FANS apologised to ITV’s Sam Matterface as they claimed Channel 4’s commentators were even worse.Viewers couldn’t believe how “bored” Steve Bower and former Three Lions star Andros Townsend sounded during England’s 4-0 win in Malta.
      Some viewers claimed C4’s coverage of Malta vs England made them regret past criticism of ITV commentator Sam MatterfaceCredit: Rex
      Callum Wilson’s penalty rounded off England’s 4-0 Euro qualifying win in MaltaCredit: PA
      ITV’s main man Matterface has also divided the opinion of armchair critics, receiving mixed verdicts online even at Soccer Aid.
      But as England strolled to a third victory in three Euro 2024 qualifiers, a few fans did an about-Face.
      One posted: “I’m sorry ITV. I’ll never slag off your coverage or Sam Matterface again!
      “Channel 4 is making a 3-0 d***ing sound like a Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace 0-0 stalemate.”
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      Another agreed, writing: “Never thought I’d say it, but the punditry and commentary on ITV might be better than Channel 4. “Don’t get too excited @sammatterface. You’re still stealing a living.”
      Viewers were also quick to blast the broadcaster’s host Jules Breach and pundits Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe and Jill Scott for treating Gareth Southgate’s side like world-beaters despite poor opposition.
      Not to mention their “Boyzone-inspired” outfits.
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      One observer wrote: “Channel 4 commentators acting like England are on fire and beating a strong International team, this Malta.
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      “Probably the same level as Faroe Islands and San Marino, lets beat an actual quality team before we go over the top.” More

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      BBC and ITV seal Women’s World Cup broadcast deal with Fifa bringing an end to blackout risk

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      BBC and ITV have confirmed they will air coverage of this year’s Women’s World Cup bringing an end to the row around a TV deal. The tournament’s 64 games in Australia and New Zealand will be shown live on either of the channels with the exception of the final. 
      BBC and ITV will share live coverage of games at this year’s Women’s World Cup including England’s group stage fixturesCredit: Alamy
      Both confirmed a deal has been reached for the rights to provide broadcast coverage of the tournament to UK audiencesCredit: Getty
      Televised coverage of the decider for this summer’s contest, which starts on July 20 in Auckland, New Zealand, will be shown live on both BBC1 and ITV1. 
      And both broadcasters will share coverage of the Lionesses’ Group D fixtures against Haiti, Denmark and China in Australia. 
      Today’s announcement comes weeks after broadcasters in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France came under pressure to announce a deal. 
      Fifa President Gianni Infantino had threatened the prospect of a TV blackout in Europe’s “Big Five” countries after describing bids as a “slap in the face for women’s football”. 
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      It is claimed some of the offers made for broadcast rights were as low as one to two per cent of the amount bid for the men’s contest.
      And Infantino’s remarks last month were followed by sports ministers in each nation flagging concerns that no broadcast agreement had been reached. 
      However yesterday Bloomberg claimed a deal was imminent with BBC and ITV reportedly paying an estimated £8million for the rights to air matches.
      BBC director of sport Barbara Slater, said: “The growth of the women’s game is extraordinary, demonstrated by the 28 million who watched BBC coverage of the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the huge audience of 17.4 million who watched our coverage of the Euro 2022 final on TV last summer. 
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      “In partnership with ITV we are delighted to make this World Cup available to the widest possible audience and free to air.”
      ITV Sport director Niall Sloane added: “England’s Lionesses are entering the World Cup Finals as European champions.
      “Fans have been able to follow their progress to qualification on ITV through our coverage of the World Cup qualifiers.
      England will be begin their campaign to win the World Cup with a Group D clash with Haiti on July 22Credit: Getty
      “We hope they’ll join us to see all the action from Australia and New Zealand throughout the tournament.”
      The joint rights deal will also see live audio commentary of the World Cup aired on BBC Radio Five Live and Five Sports Extra.
      And ITV will broadcast half of the contest’s clashes across ITV1 and ITV4 with catch-up coverage on ITVX. More

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      Laura Woods confesses she was suspended at school for ‘being naughty’ and sneaking into boys’ toilets

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      LAURA WOODS admitted she was suspended from school as a child for a “combination of naughty things”.The ITV and talkSPORT presenter revealed one of her “strikes” came after she snuck “into the boys’ toilet”.
      Laura Woods admitted she was suspended from schoolCredit: Getty
      Woods, 35, revealed she was suspended for a “combination of naughty things”Credit: Getty
      Woods admitted she used to climb out of the window during Spanish class, and once went into the boys’ toiletsCredit: Getty
      Woods, 35, is a two-time winner of the SJA Sports Presenter of the Year award.
      She also received widespread plaudits for her coverage of the World Cup in Qatar.
      But Woods admitted on the Happy Hour podcast that at times she was quite the troublemaker.
      When asked what she was like at school, Woods said: “I got suspended [at school] for a combination of lots of naughty things.
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      “I climbed out of a window, but it was on the ground level. I climbed out of the window, I don’t know why.
      “I climbed out the window during Spanish class, they closed the window behind me and then I would wave to my teacher through the window.
      “But I’d do it without her noticing. That was the crux of it, like get out before she notices.
      “And that got me in a lot of trouble, just generally being like, fairly naughty in general.
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      “We went into the boys’ toilet, and that was apparently really naughty as well.
      “So those were all kind of strikes that led up to me being suspended.”
      Woods’ work has seen her build a large following on social media.
      And she recently had the perfect response to a vile sexist troll by slamming them for the size of their manhood.
      Woods is a successful presenter and broadcasterCredit: Instagram / @laurawoodsy
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      Laura Woods left stunned and devastated live on talkSPORT after latest Arsenal transfer blow

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      LAURA WOODS literally couldn’t face Arsenal’s latest transfer blow.The talkSPORT presenter recoiled in horror live on air when hearing that Chelsea are tipped to usurp her beloved Gunners in the hunt for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Laura Woods was unhappy to hear of the latest developments in Arsenal’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo
      Shock, paper, shivers – Laura reacts to Chelsea’s interest in Caicedo
      ITV star Laura couldn’t hide her disappointment so she hid her face – covering it with paper.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prioritising four major signings this summer.
      That’s thought to include two central midfielders, a full-back and central defender.
      West Ham skipper Declan Rice remains his dream recruit.
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      But Bayern Munich are also keen, with the two Manchester giants plus Liverpool likewise mentioned in connection with the England anchorman.
      But after having two January bids for Caicedo rejected in January, the Gunners are said to have agreed terms for the £80million-rated Ecuador.
      So Laura reacted with “Oh, for God’s sake” when the possibility of Chelsea nipping in to sign the 21-year-old came up for discussion.
      Her mood only got worse when talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook suggested it was “quite likely” the Blues would win the race for Caicedo.
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      Laura shoved up the piece of paper to block out her anguished face.
      It follows Chelsea hijacking Arsenal’s pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk in the last transfer window.
      The Gunners baulked as a bidding war turned crazy.
      And Chelsea signed Shakhtar Donetsk’s Ukraine winger on huge wages for £62m plus £35m potential add-ons.
      Arsenal could also face a double dent to their transfer plans from Barcelona.
      The Spanish champions are closing on Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and boss Xavi also fancies Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. More

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      Arsenal fans joke ITV pundit Ian Wright won ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for touchline antics with son Shaun at FA Cup final

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      ARSENAL fans joked that Ian Wright won the “Embarrassing Dad” award at the FA Cup final as he tried to hug son Shaun on the touchline.The duo appeared as pundits on ITV’s coverage of the showpiece Wembley clash between Manchester United and City.
      Shaun Wright-Phillips jokingly made to get away from his dadCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      The 41-year-old grinned as he evaded Ian WrightCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      Wrighty, 59, won the ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for his touchline escapadeCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      While standing on the touchline alongside his boy, Wrighty tried to give Shaun a big hug in front of fans making their way to their seats.
      Wearing a big grin, Wright-Phillips jokingly tried to push his dad away.
      The 41-year-old laughed as he made to get away from Wright, giving a brief wave to the crowd before seeing that his old man was chasing him.
      Their father-son exchange ended with both howling with laughter.
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      And fellow pundit, and Shaun’s ex-Man City team-mate Joleon Lescott, also laughed along.
      Wrighty posted the clip to his Twitter account, captioning it: “You are never too old to hug me in front of your friends!!!”
      Alongside laughing emojis, one fan responded: “And the “Embarrassing Dad” Award goes to…”
      While a second related, writing: “I have this struggle with my little one every day!”
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      Arsenal fans joke ITV pundit Ian Wright won ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for touchline antics with son Shaun at FA Cup finalCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      A third tweeted: “Love it!”
      And another added: “Just like my boys.”
      Wright, 59, and Shaun made history earlier this month by becoming the first father-son punditry duo to appear on Match of the Day.
      Introducing them, host Gary Lineker said: “We’ve got a Wright pair in the studio, Ian and Shaun. Welcome Shaun.”
      The father-son duo recently appeared on Match of the Day togetherCredit: BBC More