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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

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      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish beam for camera as ITV host takes selfie with Man City star after FA Cup final win

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      LAURA WOODS and Jack Grealish enjoyed a selfie together after Manchester City won the FA Cup final.The fan-favourite presenter was at Wembley for the historic match as part of ITV’s punditry team.
      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish had a selfie togetherCredit: Reuters
      It has already been going well for Woodsy as many had switched over from BBC to watch her on the rival broadcaster for the match.
      And after the City beat United 2-1 thanks to a brace from Ilkay Gundogan, the pundit managed to have a moment with one of the club’s stars.
      Cameras spotted the two taking a selfie together.
      The pair were both smiling as Woods took the snap while wearing her outfit that some fans claimed made her “define beautiful”.
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      Woods had her hand on the back of Grealish’s neck while the winger had his hand on her back.
      The picture was taken after Grealish had picked up his FA Cup medal, which he wore proudly around his neck.
      The England international cut a relieved figure at full time after he gave away a penalty in the first half.
      However, himself and many others argued that it should not have stood despite the current laws of the game surrounding the handball rule.
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      Fernandes converted the penalty to level up the game after Gundogan’s quick-fire opener.
      In the aftermath of the penalty, United defender Victor Lindelof was struck by a green object that was thrown from the Man City end of Wembley.
      Gundogan scored a second, less-sweetly-hit volley to clinch the win early in the second half.
      During the celebrations, one City fan, however, performed a lewd gesture picked up by BBC cameras. More

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      Fans in love with Laura Woods’ outfit for FA Cup final as ITV presenter is told she ‘defines beautiful’

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      ITV presenter Laura Woods has received a raft of compliments during the coverage of the FA Cup final.Woods provided pre-match analysis at Wembley for the highly-anticipated clash between rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.

      Laura Woods was praised on social media before the FA Cup Final
      Woods’s choice of outfit received a raft of compliments from fans
      The famous journalist had already won over the crowd as she shared a pic of her and fellow presenter Ally McCoist at the famous ground before kick-off.
      And it was her choice of outfit that led to mass adulation on social media as she went for a white jacket and skirt.
      One fan tweeted: “Laura you define beautiful hope you’re having a great day and enjoy the final.”
      Another commented: “Looking beautiful as ever Laura.”
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      A third posted: “Look gorgeous Laura.”
      This supporter said: “Oh you look beautiful Laura. Come on United.”
      And that one stated: “Looking good as always Laura. Enjoy the match. Hopefully a United win.”
      Wembley is hosting the first ever FA Cup final between the two Manchester giants.
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      United will be looking to end City’s hopes of matching their legendary Treble from 1999.
      The Cityzens have already won the Premier League and will be looking to conquer their first ever Champions League next Saturday when they take on Inter Milan in Istanbul.
      The Red Devils, on the other hand, are looking to seal a Double after winning the Carabao Cup. More

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      Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for FA Cup final after realising who is presenting

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      FOOTBALL fans have switched their viewing pattern from the BBC to ITV after seeing who was presenting on the channels. The two channels are going head-to-head for viewers ahead of the all-Manchester FA Cup final.
      Laura Woods pictured alongside Ally McCoistCredit: Twitter / @laura_woodsy
      Fans declared they would be switching viewing allegiancesCredit: Rex

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      But upon seeing a Woods tweet revealing she was presenting ITV’s coverage alongside Ally McCoist, fans declared their intention to switch over.
      One fan said: “Time to switch over to ITV.”
      A second reacted: “Now that’s a pair of pundits.”
      “Going to switch from BBC to ITV now 😮‍💨,” declared a third.
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      A fourth typed: “Was watching BBC now I gotta switch.”

      Another added: “Defo switching from BBC.”
      Fans were also quick to lavish praise on her outfit.
      ITV’s team consists of Mark Pougatch presenting with Roy Keane, Joleon Lescott, and Ian Wright performing studio punditry.
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      Meanwhile, Woods will be pitchside with Karen Carney, while Sam Matterface, Ally McCoist and Lee Dixon are in the commentary box.
      Meanwhile, BBC’s coverage is headed up by Gary Lineker.
      The Match of the Day host has been joined by Alan Shearer, Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards in the studio. More