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      ITV ‘made £0 bid to broadcast major football tournament’ but was beaten by £800million offer

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      ITV made a stunning £0 bid to try and land the broadcast rights for the Club World Cup, it’s been claimed.The rights for the revamped tournament – which was first contested in 2000 – were recently acquired by streaming powerhouse DAZN.The 2025 Club World Cup takes place in the summerCredit: GETTYITV reportedly tabled a £0 bid to acquire the broadcast rights for the competitionCredit: AFPFIFA snubbed the proposal and accepted an £800million offer from DAZNCredit: GETTYBut The Telegraph claim that ITV tried to get their hands on them for absolutely zilch in an audacious bid.The British broadcaster is said to have been confident of landing the rights due to its ability to reach a wide audience.They were hoping to reach that wide audience by putting the games on its main terrestrial channels.FIFA, however, weren’t sold on the idea and opted to accept DAZN’s lucrative offer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV spokesperson said: “We would never comment on speculative contractual matters.”DAZN ended up paying a whopping £800million ($1billion) to acquire the rights for the 32-team tournament.ITV could, however, still end up broadcasting some Club World Cup games if DAZN sublicenses them the rights.DAZN, however, are said to be “undecided” about doing so as they hope airing the games free of charge will get footie fans to subscribe to its service.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Club World Cup gets underway in mid-June and will culminate on July 13.The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the home NFL teams the New York Jets and the New York Giants, will host the final.Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawThe 2025 Club World Cup will be a showcase of some of the finest teams across the globe.Chelsea and Manchester City will be the Premier League’s representatives, while Atletico and Real Madrid will represent LaLiga. More

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      Are there FA Cup replays in the fifth round? Extra-time and penalties rules explained

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      THE FA Cup fifth round is underway with some huge ties taking place.And Football’s oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season.All eyes are on the iconic FA Cup as the fifth round beginsLast term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital.The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.However, in this season’s FA Cup, there is a major change which was already kicked off from the first round proper.Manchester United are the current holdersCredit: RexAre there replays in the FA Cup fifth round?From this season, there will not be replays in the FA Cup fifth round.Instead, the games that are level after 90 minutes will straight head into extra-time and then potentially penalties.This has been the case from the first round proper this season.FA chiefs agreed extra payments to compensate clubs for the abolition of all replays.Most read in FA CupAll 32 teams eliminated at the last 64 stage will be paid £25,000 from Wembley funds, with the winners each receiving £115,000.What are the FA Cup fifth round ties?Friday, February 28Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff CitySaturday, March 112.15pm – Crystal Palace v Millwall12:15pm – Preston North End v Burnley3pm – Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers5.45pm – Manchester City v Plymouth ArgyleSunday, March 21.45pm – Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion4.30pm – Manchester United v FulhamMonday, March 37.30pm – Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town More

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      Gary Lineker moves to ITV with Match of the Day host to hold ‘most honest interview yet’

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      GARY LINEKER is set for a move to ITV – but he won’t be heading up their footie coverage.SunSport exclusively revealed last year that Lineker’s incredible run as Match of the Day host will come to an end this summer.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and the Beeb next summerCredit: PALineker has been presenting MOTD since 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDThe former Everton and England star is set to appear on a brand new ITV showCredit: RexLineker is set to leave the Beeb in the summer of 2026.And he’s already bagged himself a temporary gig on a new ITV show.The former Everton and England hitman has been confirmed as the first star on the broadcaster’s new show, Assembly, where guests will face their “most honest interview yet”.In the show, Lineker will field questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV statement read: “After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there’s no end to the stories that Lineker might share.”Carefully considered PR fluff won’t cut it on this show.”And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker will officially leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup finalCredit: PALineker will appear on the show with other celebs, including former Doctor Who, David Tennant, Little Mix star Jade Thirwall and actor Danny Dyer.Most read in FootballITV have previously tried to acquire Lineker’s services, offering him a chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceDuring a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, he revealed: “Do you know, last week I got requests to go on Celebrity Big Brother.”He added: “My agent sent it through, and then jokingly he replied, ‘Oh, yes. Gary’s fee will be £50 million!'”He did it completely as a joke, obviously. And they came back said, ‘Oh, that’s a little bit…that’s not within our budget.'”Lineker’s 25-year stint presenting Match of the Day will end at the culmination of the 2024-25 season.He will, however, head up the Beeb’s coverage of the 2025/26 FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.The final of the tournament, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, will be his farewell appearance for the broadcaster.It was announced in December that Lineker will be replaced by veteran footie presenters Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. More

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      Embarrassed Kate Abdo covers face on live TV as she says Arsenal legend was her celebrity crush

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      KATE ABDO was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crush as none other than Arsenal legend Ian Wright.The presenter was hosting the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage alongside Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.Kate Abdo was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crushCredit: CBSCarragher, Henry and Richards were all left shocked with Abdo’s revelationCredit: CBSThe latest clip to come off the CBS production line shows the pundits each discussing their old celebrity crushes.As ever, the much-loved quartet had provided some unexpected, but hilarious, answers.Carragher, Henry and Richards pressed Abdo for her puppy love, before she blurted: “I already said, Ian Wright!”The trio of former footballers were left genuinely shocked, causing Abdo to squirm in her chair and hide away behind her cards in embarrassment.READ MORE ON ARSENALAn animated Richards kept repeating: “You didn’t say that! Hold on.”Carragher added: “Wait. I thought he was your favourite pundit.”While Henry – who fans have long joked has a crush on Abdo – simply gasped: “Wow. Now we know”.The pick of the bunch from the three pundits came from Carragher.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Liverpool legend’s answer of Sheila Grant from 80s TV show Brookside was met with a fit of laughter from others in the studio.Richards went with American actress Jessica Alba and said he might dive into her DMs now that she’s split from husband Cash Warren.Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykArsenal legend Ian Wright was Abdo’s celebrity crushCredit: GettyHenry picked Daisy Duke, who is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the US series The Dukes of Hazzard.Abdo tied the knot with former pro US boxer Malik Scott in an intimate wedding ceremony last September.Last year, Carragher’s awkward “loyalty” joke caused carnage.The incident occurred during coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Porto at the Emirates in March 2024.In a skit involving a Gunners shirt, Abdo stated that she wouldn’t wear it because she is “loyal” to Manchester United.Carragher then made a quip about her Scott, saying “not to Malik”, prompting her to ask: “Why would you even ask that?”Fans cringed and hit out at the former Liverpool defender for his ‘unfunny’ comment which uncomfortably missed the mark.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Abdo patched things up soon after and accepted Carragher’s apology after initially “feeling hurt” by it.Abdo subsequently addressed the incident live on TV 24 hours later, delivering an hilarious ‘brotherly’ put-down to Carragher.Sheila Corkhill (second right) is a fictional character from British soap opera Brookside, played by Sue Johnston More

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      FA Cup TV games CONFIRMED with Plymouth fans facing nightmare journey home from Man City clash

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      PLYMOUTH ARGYLE fans face a nightmare journey home from Manchester after the next round of FA Cup TV games were confirmed.The remaining eight fixtures are set to take place on the first weekend of March.TV games for the next round of the FA Cup have been revealedCredit: ReutersAnd the FA Cup fifth round games have now been divvied up between national broadcasters ITV and the BBC.But Argyle fans will be feeling hard done by after their trip to Manchester City, a reward for KO’ing Liverpool, was given a 5.45pm kick-off time by ITV4 on Saturday March 1.The journey up from the south west alone will take nearly six hours.And supporters face being stranded in Manchester overnight, with the final train back to Plymouth leaving at 6.25pm — 40 minutes after kick-off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe train doesn’t even get back to Devon until nearly midnight.And it means any fan who wants to catch it will likely be unlikely to see more than a few minutes of the game, given the 1.4 mile distance between the Etihad and Manchester Piccadilly station.Man City vs Plymouth is just one of FOUR matches taking place on Saturday March 1.Crystal Palace vs Millwall kicks off at 12.15pm on BBC One.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWhile Preston vs Burnley starts at the same time on BBC iPlayer.Bournemouth vs Wolves is also taking place at 3pm.Alex Scott given a fright by BBC presenter’s comment after picking last ball of FA Cup draw But it is the one game of the weekend that will NOT be on TV, and has instead been selected as the featured broadcast for BBC Radio 5 Live.The day before, Friday February 28, sees Aston Villa host Cardiff at 8pm on ITV1.Sunday March 2 then boasts Newcastle vs Brighton, which kicks off at 1.45pm on ITV1.That game is later followed by Man United vs Fulham at 4.30pm on BBC One.And the last match of the round features Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich on Monday March 3, which kicks off at 7.30pm on ITV4.FA Cup fifth round fixtures in fullFRIDAY 28 FEBRUARYAston Villa v. Cardiff City at 20:00 GMT on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV PlayerSATURDAY 1 MARCHCrystal Palace v. Millwall at 12:15 GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayerPreston North End v. Burnley at 12:15 GMT on BBC iPlayerAFC Bournemouth v. Wolverhampton Wanderers at 15:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 LiveManchester City v. Plymouth Argyle at 17:45 GMT on ITV4 and ITVXSUNDAY 2 MARCHNewcastle United v. Brighton & Hove Albion at 13:45 GMT on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV PlayerManchester United v. Fulham at 16:30 GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayerMONDAY 3 MARCHNottingham Forest v. Ipswich Town at 19:30 GMT on ITV4 and ITVX More

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      ITV forced to apologise as Plymouth hero says ‘I f***ing love it’ TWICE live on air after shocking Liverpool

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      ITV had to apologise after a Plymouth player swore TWICE during a live interview following Argyle’s famous 1-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.Argyle defender Nikola Katic let a few f-bombs slip during his post match interview as Liverpool’s quadruple hopes went up in smoke at Home Park.Nikola Katic swore during ITV’s live coverage of Plymouth’s shock 1-0 win over LiverpoolThe Plymouth hero said ‘I f***ing love it’ TWICE live on airCredit: ITVKatic – who lost a tooth in the opening stages following a collision with his own team-mate – couldn’t contain his emotion.When asked what’s like to beat Liverpool, he said: “I f****** love it”, before repeating, “I f****** love it” AGAIN immediately after.Katic – who only joined Plymouth on loan from FC Zurich last month- added: “That’s why I came here. It’s a beautiful day here.” Plymouth goalkeeper Conor Hazard – who was booked in the second half – could be seen laughing after Katic made his faux pas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRyan Hardie’s penalty clinched a historic victory over the Premier League leaders and fans inside Home Park had their hearts in their mouths when the fourth official put nine additional minutes up.The millions at home were waiting for Katic to apologise for his profanity, but he seemingly forgot too, instead adding: “We did what the coach asked from us. That is it.”But ITV host Mark Pougatch took charge of matters after the camera switched back to the studio.Pougatch said: “We’re very sorry for the industrial language.”Most read in FootballBlood was seen pouring from Katic’s mouth as he received medical treatment on the pitch in the opening minutes. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFortunately, Katic was back on his feet and was able to resume the game shortly after.The Bosnian is on loan from the Swiss Super League and put in a Player of the Match performance, as he made 11 headed clearances.Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in warm-up before scoring penalty to stun LiverpoolMark Pougatch was forced to apologise after Katic sworeCredit: GettyHe previously played for Rangers, where he was managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.In fact, Katic was part of Gerrard’s title-winning side in the 2020-2021 season.Meanwhile, Slot made 10 changes to the team that beat Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.Ryan Hardie made no mistake from the penalty spot to give his side a deserved lead early in the second half.The ball had smacked off Harvey Elliott’s arms, which were raised well above his head, inside the area.Hazard produced a stunningly late match-winning save from Diogo Jota, adding: “That’s just my job, isn’t it? Keep the ball out the net the best I can. I’m delighted with it.”Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Alisson and Andy Robertson were among those given the afternoon off with Trent Alexander-Arnold unavailable through injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESPlymouth, meanwhile, sit 43 places below Liverpool at the bottom of the Championship.The FA Cup fifth-round draw takes place on Monday night.Plymouth pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup memoryCredit: RexHardie made no mistake from 12 yardsUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      FA Cup 4th round games on TV: Channel and stream details for this weekend’s clashes

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      THE FA Cup fourth round gets underway at Manchester United, and you can watch the games for FREE!Manchester United will start off the weekend at home to Leicester, and Exeter host Nottingham Forest to conclude the action on Tuesday night.Manchester United host Leicester in the first live game this weekendCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest look to keep up their good form in this round’s last game at ExeterCredit: RexLower league sides like Doncaster and Exeter have already had to battle through three rounds to get here, and have been given big Premier League ties for their efforts.Last year’s winners Manchester United play at home to Leicester, and runners up Manchester City are away to Leyton Orient.How can I watch this weekend’s games?The FA Cup fourth round is free-to-air in the UK.The games will be shared across the BBC and ITV, with BBC iPlayer and ITVX also streaming the games.The FA Cup fourth round starts on Friday, February 7 and ends of Tuesday, February 11.Which games are being shown on TV?The FA released it’s list of live TV games in January, and a full list is available here:Read more FootballManchester United vs Leicester – Fri, Feb 7, 8pm GMT – ITV1 and ITVXLeyton Orient vs Manchester City – Sat, Feb 8, 12:15pm GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayerBirmingham vs Newcastle – Sat, Feb 8, 5:45pm GMT- BBC One and BBC iPlayerBrighton vs Chelsea – Sat, Feb 8, 8pm GMT – ITV4 and ITVXBlackburn vs Wolves – Sun, Feb 9, 12:30pm GMT – BBC iPlayerPlymouth vs Liverpool – Sun, Feb 9, 3pm GMT – ITV1 and ITVXAston Villa vs Tottenham – Sun, Feb 9, 5:35pm GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayerDoncaster vs Crystal Palace, Mon, Feb 10, 7:45pm GMT, BBC iPlayerExeter vs Nottingham Forest, Tue, Feb 11, 8pm GMT, ITV1 and ITVXWhich other games are on this weekend?Saturday, February 8:Leeds vs Millwall, 12:15pm GMTCoventry vs Ipswich, 3pm GMTPreston vs Wycombe, 3pm GMTStoke vs Cardiff, 3pm GMTSouthampton vs Burnley, 3pm GMTEverton vs Bournemouth, 3pm GMTWigan vs Fulham, 3pm GMT More

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      Legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley shares photo from hospital bed as he provides health update

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      CLIVE TYLDESLEY issued a medical update after being admitted to hospital.Tyldesley, 70, shared a selfie showing him in a hospital bed, but thankfully had some great news.Clive Tyldesley was admitted to hospital but thankfully had some good newsCredit: X @CliveTyldesleyTyldesley is one of the greatest match commentatorsCredit: PAThe legendary broadcaster wouldn’t go into any detail as to what happened to him.However, the CBS Sports star reassured his audience by stating he is “fine”.The ITV great also praised the NHS for the amazing care he received by staff.Tyldesley posted on social media: “Another great NHS experience today. I’m so grateful for the expertise, care and smiles I got today. And I’m fine!!”Read More on FootballFans stormed Twitter to wish their favourite commentator a speedy recovery.One fan tweeted: “All the best!”Another commented: “Hope all is well Clive.”A third wrote: “Get well soon.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “Sending all our love and well wishes Clive.”And that one wished: “Commentating GOAT. Get well soon legend.”TV Legend Clive Tyldesley in position for his last ever commentary gameTyldesley issued a further update soon after, this time wearing headphones.The journalist had even more good news as he confirmed he will be at the Etihad on Tuesday for the Champions League blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.Tyldesley posted: “My post was about the excellence of the NHS. I’m absolutely fine and watching the game. “I’ll be at the Etihad next Tuesday. They were just looking for something and found nothing – barely a brain cell!”Tyldesley’s stunning career kicked off in 1975 when he started out at Radio Trent.He then joined the BBC in 1992 and enjoyed a successful four-year stint.That led him to ITV in 1998 where he called some of the biggest matches until 2024.Tyldesley confirmed he will be at the Etihad on Tuesday for Manchester City vs Real Madrid More