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      Soccer Aid 2024 LIVE RESULT: England THRASH World XI to end their six-year wait for charity match win – latest reaction

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      SOCCER AID has concluded for another year – and what a thriller it was at Stamford Bridge.Former Chelsea star Joe Cole put the Three Lions in front early on before Eden Hazard’s stunning free-kick made it 1-1.Alessandro Del Piero gave World XI the lead for the first time in the game after great work from Usain Bolt in the build-up.Ellen White got the equaliser for England to make it 2-2 after superb feet from Cole in the build-up.Minutes after the restart, Steven Bartlett’s excellent finish put the Three Lions back in front before Jermaine Defoe doubled his side’s lead for 4-2.In the build-up to the Three Lions’ fourth goal, Bolt suffered a nasty injury that required a stretcher.Billy Wingrove converted a penalty for World XI to make it 5-3, but Theo Walcott’s late lob secured England their first Soccer Aid win since 2018.
      Match result: England 6-3 World XI
      England XI: James, Dyer, Cahill, Broad, Quek, Grennan, Wilshere, Scott, Thompson, Cole, White
      World XI: Cech, Compston, Kemp, Evra, Scanlan, Essien, Hamraoui, Mack, Del Piero, Hazard, Bolt
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      Follow ALL the action from Soccer Aid 2024 with our live blog below…Danny Dyer “locked up” Eden Hazard

      Copy linkCopiedUsain Bolt stretchered off
      Olympic legend and the fastest man to ever grace the planet Usain Bolt was sadly carried off of the pitch on a stretcher last night, which allowed Jermaine Defoe to waltz through on goal and score for England.

      Copy linkCopiedEden Hazard got his moment
      What a moment for Eden Hazard.
      The fans queued up to see him, and boy did he deliver.
      His free-kick to level the scoring at 1-0 down was what he would have dreamed about on his return to Stamford Bridge.
      He dazzled throughout the night with his trickery, quick feet, and those neat little flicks that Chelsea fans loved so much during his time in this very stadium.
      Eden Hazard rolled back the years for the World XICredit: Getty
      The brilliant Belgian is a Chelsea legendCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedDiary of a CAM
      Steven Bartlett made the Central Attacking Midfield role his own tonight.
      Clearly a man of many talents, he scored a brace for England.
      What a player.
      Steven Bartlett’s real show, Diary of a CEO is one of the most popular in the world.Credit: X – @paddypower
      Copy linkCopiedThe trophy lift
      This is the moment England lifted the Soccer Aid trophy for the first time in SIX years.
      What a moment.
      England lift the Soccer Aid trophy at long last, what a momentCredit: Rex
      Copy linkCopiedINCREDIBLE total amount raised
      An incredible event, Soccer Aid for Unicef.
      It is now time to reveal how much money we have raised all together for this fantastic charity.
      Robbie Williams is getting ready to announce it now.
      BOOM.
      £106,022,392
      Just to be clear that is just over one-hundred and six MILLION pounds raised by Soccer Aid in total.
      Incredible.
      Don’t forget you can still donate HERE to add to that total.
      Copy linkCopiedPlayer of the Match
      What a show, Soccer Aid for Unicef take a bow.
      There were so many stars on display, but one of them shone brighter than anyone else.
      DANNY DYER!Kidding, although he was incredible.
      Steven Bartlett was England’s hero tonight, with a brace that almost became a hat-trick at the death.
      He was absolutely sublime, and looked like a hell of a player.
      Honourable mentions must go to Tom Grennan and Stuart Broad, who were absolutely brilliant too.
      Steven Bartlett was like prime Stephen El Shaarawy rocking the number 92 on the left wingCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME: England 6-3 World XI
      IT HAS FINALLY COME HOME!
      The referee blows the final whistle, and England have BEATEN the World XI for the first time in six years.
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      86. So close to a hat-trick for Steven Bartlett!
      The Diary of a CEO host looked destined to make it three at Stamford Bridge but is denied brilliantly by Tony Bellew in goal, who has been quietly decent since replacing Petr Cech.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! England 6-3 World XI
      IT’S THEO WALCOTT WITH A GORGEOUS GOAL!
      He told SunSport ‘It’s coming home’ and it certainly looks that way now!The ball is played over the top to Walcott, who confidently lifts it over the top of the onrushing Tony Bellew and into the back of the net!
      Theo has still got it!
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      80. Karen Carney is driving through bodies with the ball here, but is bought to a stop by Eden Hazard.
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      78. Lovely feet from Eden Hazard on the left hand side, who plays the ball into the oh-so-technical Billy Wingrove.
      He lays the ball of into the feet of the not-so-technical Jason Manford.
      Who blasts the ball out of play.
      Only at Soccer Aid, class.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! England 5-3 World XI
      76. Billy Wingrove dispatches the penalty with some absolute swaz.
      He runs to the corner after doing Heung Min-Son’s celebration and SIUUUUUU rings around the Stamford Bridge crowd.
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTY! England 5-2 World XI
      75. There is a penalty here for the World XI, as Patrice Evra is bought down inside the box.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! England 5-2 World XI
      IT’S FIVE! IT’S STEVEN BARTLETT AGAIN!
      Tony Bellew is played into trouble by Jason Manford, and Steven Bartlett’s grind mentality pays off as he relentlessly charges him down and the goalkeepers attempted clearance goes straight in!
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 4-2 World XI
      70. So close for Theo Walcott, who is denied a free-kick goal by a goal line Michael Essien clearance.
      England get a corner, which is whipped in by Ashley Cole, but to no avail.
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      68. Back underway at Stamford Bridge after that brief stoppage, and there is instantly a chance for Steven Bartlett, who takes a great touch and is bearing down on goal.
      He looks destined to secure a fifth for England, but Tony Bellew makes a great safe with his feet.
      Copy linkCopiedHuge Concern for Usain Bolt: England 4-2 World XI
      Horrible scenes here at Stamford Bridge as Usain Bolt is getting a lot of attention from the medical team after hitting the deck in the build up to that Defoe goal.
      He is going to be carried off on a stretcher here.
      We sincerely hope he is okay, as he is given a standing ovation by the fans, who he claps off the field.
      What a man, legend.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! England 4-2 World XI
      JERMAINE DEFOE ADDS A FOURTH!
      Huge concern for Usain Bolt, who pulls up with what looks like a serious hamstring injury.
      He goes down, which allows Defoe to stroll through before beating his man and slotting past Tony Bellew with ease.
      Composure personified, Jermaine Defoe.
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      63. Tion Wayne (Mmm mmm) is coming on to replace Diamond for the World XI.
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      62. Ashley Cole picks up the ball in the middle of the park, but is crunched by Patrice Evra.
      The ball finds it’s way out to Jermaine Defoe, who sets up Tom Grennan, but his curling effort is into the hands of Tony Bellew.
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      60. Almost, almost vintage Eden Hazard there.
      He cuts in on his right foot and strikes a shot towards the far post, but it goes narrowly wide.
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      57. Jermaine Defoe strikes the free-kick well but Tony Bellew stands firm and catches him out!
      Billy Wingrove comes on in replacement of Roman Kemp.
      Hope you’re ready for some swaz tekkers from the Wing-meister.
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      55. Free kick on the edge of the box for England as Michael Essien brings down Steven Bartlett in a promising position.
      This is a similar spot to where Eden Hazard curled an effort home earlier on this evening.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! England 3-2 World XI
      STEVEN BARTLETT GIVES ENGLAND THE LEAD!
      Jermaine Defoe does absolutely brilliantly to pass the ball through to Steven Bartlett who passes it past Tony Bellew in net!
      Can’t wait to tune into Diary of a Goalscorer after that.
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      England 0-1 Iceland LIVE RESULT: Three Lions end preparation for Euro 2024 in worst possible way at Wembley

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      ENGLAND have ended their preparation for Euro 2024 with a 1-0 defeat to Iceland at Wembley.The visitors took a shock lead midway through the first half after Jon Thorsteinsson’s emphatic strike beat Aaron Ramsdale.Harry Kane’s scuffed effort almost got England back on level terms but for the frame of the goal.In the second half, Gareth Southgate’s side failed to provide a real test for Iceland keeper Hakon Valdimarsson as the Three Lions jet off to Germany on the back of a 1-0 defeat.
      Match result: England 0-1 Iceland
      England team: Ramsdale, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Mainoo, Rice, Palmer, Foden, Gordon, Kane
      Iceland team: Valdimarsson, Bjarkason, Gretarsson, Ingason, Finnsson, Traustason, Gudmundsson, Haraldsson, Thorsteinsson, Gudjohnsen, Anderson
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Wembley
      It’s been a night to forget for England – but at least this defeat to Iceland was in the build-up to a European Championship rather than at it.
      And while it will give the nation’s armchair fans plenty to complain about for the next week, all will be forgotten once the Three Lions kick-off against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen a week on Sunday.
      We’ll be here to cover every kick of Euro 2024 so join us to ensure you don’t miss a single dramatic moment.
      Until then, thanks for joining us. We’ll see you in Germany.
      Goodnight.
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate learnt from ‘disappointing performance’
      England boss Gareth Southgate insists he has learnt a lot about his players after their two warm-up matches this week.
      And despite a display he labelled ‘disjointed and disappointing’, the Three Lions coach believes the matches will stand them in good stead for what’s to come in Germany.
      It was a disjointed and disappointing performance. We didn’t show enough character, but I still think it’s good for us before an international tournament. Across the two games we probably haven’t had our full side out, but we’ve been able to look at people, and we’ve been able to learn about the balance of the team.Gareth SouthgateChannel 4

      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate expects Stones recovery
      Gareth Southgate has revealed that John Stones was withdrawn at half-time as a precaution after picking up a early knock against Iceland.
      The defender was injured in the second minute after landing awkwardly under Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, but played on until the break.
      The England boss isn’t certain as to the extent of the damage, but believes his key defender will be fit to face Serbia a week on Sunday.
      We think he’s probably okay, but we didn’t want to take a chance with it given what’s coming up.Gareth Southgate on John StonesChannel 4

      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      Wanna know what our chief sports writer made of tonight? Wonder no longer by diving into Dave Kidd’s match report of England 0-1 Iceland at Wembley.
      Just as England were dreaming about emulating 1966 and all that, here was a horrific reprise of 2016 instead. Gareth Southgate’s men, favourites to win the Euros with all good bookmakers, suffered the worst possible send-off to Germany as they were humiliated by their bogeymen from a volcanic island in the North Atlantic. Dave KiddThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedFrustrated Rice looks for positives
      England midfielder Declan Rice admitted that tonight’s performance and result was not the best ahead of a summer tournament, but also revealed that it would be an experience for the squad to draw on and use to their advantage.
      When we have that much of the ball, have a couple of really clearcut chances, and get beat 1-0 at home just before a Euros isn’t ideal – but I’m going to take the positives from it as well. There were a lot of promising performances, I felt on the pitch we played with a good tempo, always tried to play forward and be a threat. In the end it becomes a frustration game because you’re chasing your tail, almost getting caught on the counter-attack, and that’s where we need to be more savvy.Declan RiceChannel 4

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Wembley Stadium
      Six-hundred-and-fifty-three passes attempted and just one shot on target recorded.
      Tell me again about that wealth of attacking talent.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – England 0-1 Iceland
      A smattering of boos greet the final whistle at Wembley as Iceland record another historic win over England.
      The game was settled by Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s first half goal and, despite all of their possession, the one-paced Three Lions never really got going.
      It’s a result and performance that will leave Gareth Southgate with plenty to consider ahead of next weekend’s Euro 2024 opener with Serbia.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Iceland
      90+4. The game will end with two Liverpool defenders shooting wide.
      First, Alexander-Arnold is agonisingly close with an arrowed, deflected effort through a crowd that almost finds the bottom corner.
      From the subsequent corner and a bit of head-tennis, Gomez lines up a striker that – unsurprisingly – flies out of play.
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      90+2. I think I preferred it when we used to play our warm-up matches against Aylesbury.
      Or at least go out afterwards and make ‘the dentist’s chair’ legendary.
      Saka almost creates an opening at the death, but he was rightly called as offside.
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      90. The board goes up to indicate five minutes of stoppage time which brings an unmerited roar of encouragement from those remaining inside Wembley.
      Meanwhile, back-to-back crosses from the right are comfortably cut out by Finnsson.
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      87. Is it too late to choose a different 26?
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      85. Five minutes to go and it’s all hands to the pump.
      By hands, I mean England fans.
      And by pump, I mean exits.
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      83. Bukayo Saka overhits a cross that drifts out of play for a goalkick, prompting one of the loudest collective sighs that Wembley has heard since it was rebuilt at the turn of the century.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Iceland – Finnsson yellow card
      81. Now it’s Bukayo Saka’s turn to find himself upended by an Iceland defender.
      Kolbeinn Finnsson receives a caution from referee Davide Massa.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Iceland – Haraldsson yellow card
      79. Kobbie Mainoo’s movement earns another opponent a yellow card.
      This time it’s Hakon Arnar Haraldsson that goes into the book for impeding the Manchester United youngster.
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      77. Another change for the hosts brings Ebere Eze into the game with Cole Palmer making way.
      While it’s great to see Eze in an England shirt again, you can’t help seeing it as another like-for-like swap.
      Surely we could use this scenario to try something different for when we’re facing defeat late on at a major tournament.
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      75. Ramsdale takes decisive action to tip Finnsson’s up-and-under over the crossbar.
      The defender responded to Toney’s half-hearted clearance with a looping effort back towards goal that initially had the goalkeeper uncertain of his position.
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      73. Those England substitutions have certainly changed the game – it’s all Iceland now.
      The visitors force a corner with the hosts looking somewhat unstructured and pulled out of shape.
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      71. Marc Guehi is completely wiped out by a powerful Thorsteinsson shot to the side of the head.
      There’s immediate concern for the Crystal Palace centre-back, who is made to go through the concussion checks with the England medical stuff.
      Eventually, they give him the thumbs up to continue, and continue he does.
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      69. On the turn, Ivan Toney miscues a half-chance well wide of goal.
      I don’t think the ball had even landed before I received a message from a Bournemouth-supporting pal stating “Dominic Solanke would have scored that.”
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      67. Another chance for Iceland as Ingason sneaks round the back at a corner to head goalwards.
      Ramsdale, guilty of misjudging the initial cross, responds by making a fine save from point blank range.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Iceland
      65. England make four changes with Joe Gomez, Bukayo Saka, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ivan Toney all sent into action.
      The quartet replace Kieran Trippier, Anthony Gordon, Kyle Walker and Harry Kane.
      Iceland also make a substitution with midfielder Stefan Teitur Thordarson replacing Mikael Anderson.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Iceland
      63. It should be two!
      On the counter, Iceland breach the England offside trap and find themselves two-on-one.
      Gudjohnsen does the right thing by squaring to goalscorer Thorsteinsson, only for the forward to slip at the vital moment and pass up a golden opportunity.
      A huge let-off for England.
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      61. A horde of England substitutes await on the touchline as Rice, Mainoo, Palmer, Foden, Kane and Walker take it in turns to attempt to find space in behind the Iceland defence.
      None of them succeed.
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      59. We’re approaching the stage of the game in which England scored their first against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night.
      Can the Three Lions produce an equally dominant final half hour at Wembley?
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      England 3-0 Bosnia LIVE RESULT: Three Lions kick-off final preparations for Euro 2024 with win – latest reaction

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      ENGLAND have beaten Bosnia 3-0 in a Euro 2024 warm-up match at St James’ Park.On the hour mark, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer broke the deadlock from the penalty spot after a lacklustre opening 60 minutes from Gareth Southgate’s side.Trent Alexander-Arnold doubled the Three Lions’ lead with five minutes to go with a stunning volley from the tightest of angles.England skipper Harry Kane came off the bench to wrap things up and score his side’s third of the night as Southgate’s side kicked off their final preparations for Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win.The Three Lions gaffer needs to whittle down his current 33-man squad list to 26 later this week – and he may have a headache or two.
      Match result: England 3-0 Bosnia
      England team: Pickford, Konsa, Dunk, Guehi, Trippier, Gallagher, Alexander-Arnold, Bowen, Eze, Palmer, Watkins
      Bosnia team: Vasilj, Ahmedhodzic, Bicakcic, Katic, Gazibegovic, Saric, Tahirovic, Radeljic, Hajradinovic, Demirovic, Gigovic
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      During his post-match interview, Gareth Southgate told Channel 4 that Harry Kane will be starting against Iceland on Friday.
      Looking to make his gradual recovery from injury, for the manager, it is integral that he has his talisman in peak physical form for Euro 2024.
      How many minutes he will feature for remains to be seen but the Bayern Munich striker will be leading the line against Iceland.
      Copy linkCopiedGrealish stars from the bench
      Jack Grealish played a huge part in two goals for the Three Lions after making a substitute appearance this evening.
      His pinpoint cross picked out Alexander-Arnold at the back post, who drilled his effort into the far corner of the goal.
      It was Grealish’s trickery, getting to the byline, that led to an easy goal for Harry Kane to put the cherry on top of the icing on the cake.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGetting a Cole on debut
      Cole Palmer will have been pleased that Harry Kane was on the bench when the penalty was awarded, giving him the chance to get his first England goal.
      The Chelsea talisman calmly slotted his shot into the bottom corner showing such composure from the youngster.
      Southgate will have seen what he can add to this England team and his only headache now will be how to fit all these players into his starting XI.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedEagle soars at St James’ Park
      Eberechi Eze will have done his chances of going to the Euros no harm whatsoever this evening.
      His pace and skill caused Bosnia problems all game.
      He slotted in well to Gareth Southgate’s side and will give him some selection headaches when it comes to the bigger games.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 Bosnia
      A comprehensive victory for England at St James’ Park.
      Eberechi Eze and Cole Palmer were the stand-out performers before Southgate rang the changes.
      Both players will be hoping they have done enough to work their way into the manager’s reckoning for Euro 2024.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 Bosnia
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is an easy victory for Gareth Southgate’s side.
      Onwards and upwards to bigger things for the Three Lions.
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      90+4. England are happy to knock the ball around now until the final whistle.
      It has been one-way traffic in this second half.
      Bosnia have worked tirelessly in this game but there is a definite gulf in class between the sides.
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      90+2. Not quite sure whether this is really a three-nil performance by the Three Lions.
      The scoreline flatters the performance slightly.
      Not that any England fans will be complaining, it all adds confidence as we edge closer to this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament.
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      90. Grealish cuts the ball back from the byline and Branthwaite pokes the ball towards goal.
      It is blocked by the Bosnian defender but Kane is on hand to slot home, with the keeper unable to keep the effort out.
      We are going to have four additional minutes.
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      88. This is looking a far more comfortable victory now.
      Alexander-Arnold’s goal has put the icing on the cake for Gareth Southgate.
      Gallagher looks to run through the middle and get a shot away but it is well saved by the keeper as his tips it around the post.
      Credit: Reuters
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      86. Grealish plays a ball into the back post and picks out the Liverpool defender well.
      Alexander-Arnold strikes the ball on the volley into the far corner of the goal.
      Great strike by the defender.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Trent Alexander-Arnold (England)
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      84. Wharton has looked quite at home in this England midfield since coming on in the second half.
      Bowen is bundled over outside the box but the referee plays advantage.
      England look to spread the ball out wide to Grealish.
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      82. Bosnia bring on more fresh legs.
      Grealish is fouled out wide and wins a free kick.
      This game has moved to a snail’s pace now.
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      80. England are continuing to knock on the door now.
      Bosnia are getting players behind the ball and blocking anything Southgate’s side try to throw as the Bosnian keeper.
      The visitors seem content to keep England out now and take this somewhat respectable scoreline.
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      78. This game seems to be going through the motions now.
      England are starting to put more crisp passing moves together since the substitutions.
      Glimpses of what fans can expect when more of the first team are on the pitch.
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      76. Branthwaite is shown a yellow card for a foul on Gigovic.
      The Everton defender seemed to come straight through the Bosnian, resulting in a clash of heads.
      Play is held up as the Gigovic receives some treatment.
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      74. Gomez comes on for Dunk for the Three Lions.
      There won’t be many teams around Europe watching this one fearing facing Gareth Southgate’s team in Euro 2024.
      They just don’t seem to get out of second gear often enough.
      It was clearly evident at the recent World Cup in Qatar.
      Credit: Reuters
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      72. Kane receives the ball with his back to goal.
      He turns the defender and hits a rasping shots towards goal.
      The keeper does well to beat it away.
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      70. As the ball is lofted into the back post to Kane, he takes his eye off it and it strikes his head and goes over the bar.
      The defender seemed to do enough to put off England’s record goalscorer.
      It looks as though Joe Gomez is about to join the action.
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      68. It is a slightly more lively atmosphere in St James’ Park now.
      Bowen plays the ball into the path of Kane who only has one thing on his mind.
      He shifts the ball ino front of him and looks to get a shot off but it is deflected over the bar at the expense of a corner.
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      66. Gallagher gets to the byline and looks to cut it back but it is well blocked by the Bosnian defender.
      Maddison steps up to take the corner but the visitors manage to clear the cross.
      It is one-way traffic at the moment, Bosnia really have struggled to create anything going forward in this half.
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      64. Bowen is fouled in a dangerous position, just outside the box.
      Maddison and Alexander-Arnold are stood over it.
      The Tottenham man drifts a ball into the box but it is a poor delivery and goes striaght out for a goal kick.
      Credit: Getty
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      62. Southgate will take any win as a positive this evening.
      England have been about as convincing as the foul that led to the spot kick.
      Having opened the scoring, he will be hoping the floodgates now open with Harry Kane on the pitch.
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      60. After a VAR review, they order the referee to the monitor.
      There was a pull on Guehi but he really made a theatrical dive once he felt it.
      Palmer drills the ball into the bottom corner to give England the lead.
      Southgate makes a number of changes, including Adam Wharton and Jarrad Branthwaite, both making their Three Lions’ debuts.
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      Beta Squad 2-2 AMP LIVE SCORE: Latest updates with charity football match on NOW, mystery player SCORES – FREE stream

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      BETA SQUAD and AMP are going head-to-head in a massive charity football match at Selhurst Park RIGHT NOW.AJ Shabeel punished AMP’s TWO missed penalties early on and broke the deadlock on 21 minutes with a superb strike into the top corner.SV2’s immense solo goal equalised for Beta Squad midway through the first half before Sharkey’s thunderbolt of a free-kick made it 2-1 on the half-hour mark.The mystery player showed his class with a calm finish into the bottom right corner to level the score at 2-2.
      FREE live stream: Beta Squad YouTube channel
      Beta Squad team: Trey; Danny Aarons, Harry Pinero, Jidion; Kenny, Filly, Sharky, Deji, AJ; Chunkz, Niko
      AMP team: Sketch; Chrisnxtdoor, Willne, Angry Ginge, Fanum; Agent 00, Davis, Chris MD, Mystery Player; Kai, Duke Dennis
      Donate HERE
      Follow ALL the action from Selhurst Park with our live blog below…Half-time reminder: Donate to The Water Project
      This has been a sensational affair so far, full of hilarious moments, brilliant skill and fantastic vibes.
      But there is a serious message that the boys want to get across.
      The Beta Squad recently visited Kenya to see the work that the wonderful Water Project does out there.
      Please see the link here is you would like to donate and help provide clean water for those who need it most.
      Donate to The Water Project here.
      Copy linkCopiedHALF-TIME: Beta Squad 2-2 AMP
      It’s all square at half-time.
      We have seen some sensational play from the mystery player, Sharky and Eman, as well as a screamer scored by AJ.
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      45. Chunkz lines up the free-kick, but it’s not his finest work.
      We know he can hit them from that kind of range.
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      44. Angry Ginge is shown a yellow card for a late tackle on King Kenny.
      It was a reckless one from Wayne Rooney’s new best mate.
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      43. Eman, who has been fantastic, crosses the ball into Duke Dennis, but it is a poor effort that goes wide of the post.
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      42. Johnny Carey comes on as a sub and IMMEDIATELY pulls his hamstring.
      That looks a sore one.
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      38. THE MYSTERY PLAYER LEVELS THE SCORING!
      He sends XDuttinho to the shop and cuts onto his left to finish!
      He goes to celebrate with the fans, but keeps his hands on the mask to make sure no one takes it off.
      If he is a pro player he does not want his club watching this performance.
      Great goal!
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      36. The mystery player drives down the left-wing, and gets a cross into the middle, but Rolls-Royce Harry Pinero is there to deal with it once again.
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      34. Rapper Aitch has just come on the pitch wearing number 10, and so has Beta Squad icon Bradley!
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! Beta Squad 2-1 AMP
      32. SHARKY SCORES A SCREAMER!!!
      Beta Squad have a free-kick way outside the box which is taken by Sharky, and he shoots from range!
      IT’S IN!
      It’s an unreal strike from range which beats Sketch in goal!
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      30. We’ve had a stop in play for a water break, but we are back underway here at Selhurst Park.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Beta Squad 1-1 AMP
      25. What a solo goal that is from EMAN!
      He drives past Danny Aarons and puts a fantastic strike into the bottom left corner past @UTDTrey!
      Selhurst Park has seen some fantastic goals over the years, but the two we have seen today have been right up there!
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      24. The mystery player, whoever it is has just embarrassed himself on the left wing.
      He certainly looks like he can dribble, but he is struggling to see through the mask and fires a cross wildly wide.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! Beta Squad 1-0 AMP
      21. WHAT A GOAL FROM AJ SHABEEL!
      Chunkz lays the ball off on the edge of the box to AJ, who curls the ball in on his right foot into the top right corner!
      That is an incredible strike from the triangle himself!
      The deadlock is finally broken!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      18. AMP come forwards once again, but as ever, Harry Pinero is there to clean up.
      Beta Squad come forward, but Angry Ginge, AMP’s very own Harry Maguire puts a stop to that.
      Copy linkCopiedMISSED AGAIN! Beta Squad 0-0 AMP
      16. Kai Cenat has blasted the ball against the crossbar!
      AMP just can’t get it in the net!
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTY! Beta Squad 0-0 AMP
      We have another penalty for AMP! JiDion has handballed it inside the box, and Kai Cenat is stepping up to take it.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      13. We have our first substitution of the game coming on – XDuttinho is coming on for Beta Squad to replace Deji.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      10. Angry Ginge plays a great ball into Agent, but Harry Pinero does really well to cut out the cross.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      7. The mystery player drives down the right hand side and puts a great cross into the middle, but it looks like he is struggling to see through that mask.
      Commentator Lyes Bouzidi said it IS a professional footballer, but we are unsure who it is.
      The mystery player is clearly a step above the restCredit: YouTube – @Beta Squad
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      4. So close from AMP again as Chris MD glides past Danny Aarons and sets up Ray who puts it just wide of the post!
      Copy linkCopiedMISSED – Beta Squad 0-0 AMP
      Sketch hits the crossbar from the penalty spot!
      It stays at 0-0!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP – PENALTY
      Goalkeeper Sketch is stepping up to take the penalty!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 0-0 AMP
      Jidion gets the ball and immediately loses possession, the streets are calling him BBL Jiddy already.
      Ray runs down the left hand side, and it’s a PENALTY!!
      Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFF – Beta Squad 0-0 AMP
      0. Here we go, Beta Squad get the game underway!
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      5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Dubois scores brutal CAREER BEST win over Hrgovic as Warren dominates 10-0 vs Hearn – updates

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      DANIEL DUBOIS put in a career BEST performance to score a bloody TKO win over Filip Hrgovic – with the Croatian battered and bruised and seeing the fight waved off by the ring doctor.Frank Warren’s Queensberry dominated and won EVERY fight to take the inaugural event 10-0 over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win, before Dubois’ TKO win.The final fight of the night saw Zhilei Zhang dominat a woeful Deontay Wilder before scoring a fifth-round KO with a brutal right hand – with the American now facing retirement.Toe to toe
      Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic was a bloody mess following his all-action slugfest with Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim world title.
      ‘Triple D’ stopped the Croat in the eighth round to set up a potential Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.

      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10-0 Matchroom
      Frank Warren’s team completely demolished Eddie Hearn’s in the early hours in Riyadh.

      Willy Hutchinson UD Craig Richards
      Nick Ball SD Craig Ford
      Hamzah Sheeraz TKO11 Ammo Williams
      Daniel Dubois TKO8 Filip Hrgovic
      Zhilei Zhang KO5 Deontay Wilder

      Copy linkCopiedClinical finish
      Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA and IBO belt with a devastating flurry of punches in the sixth round.
      The Russian’s last stoppage came in March 2018 against Cuban Sullivan Barrera in New York.

      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Beterbiev penned in
      Dmitry Bivol will return to Riyadh for a mouth-watering light-heavyweight undisputed showdown with kingpin Artur Beterbiev on October 12 following a clinical stoppage victory against brave challenger Malik Zinad.
      Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, was due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev before the latter was forced to withdraw due to injury.
      “We are professional boxers, we have to change tactics at any moment and I had enough time to change my preparations for a different fighter to Beterbiev,” said Bivol.
      Copy linkCopiedGood Morning!
      What a night in Saudi Arabia where Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions dominated Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport to win the inagural 5v5 in a landslide.
      Warren’s boys won all five fights – three of those via stoppage – to leave Hearn licking his wounds.
      Daniel Dubois put himself into world title contention, and a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, while Deontay Wilder is now facing calls to retire after a brutal, poor defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
      We’ll have all the reaction and fallout from a brilliant night of boxing. Full results were:

      Zhilie Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
      Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
      Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
      Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
      Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

      Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang KO Deontay Wilder
      Finally, here’s the ringside report on Zhilei Zhang’s huge win over Deontay Wilder – who is now facing calls to retire.

      Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois TKO Filip Hrgovic
      Here’s Wally’s report of a career-best performance from Daniel Dubois to leave Filip Hrgovic a broken and bloody mess.

      Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz TKO Ammo Williams
      Here’s how our man in Saudi, Wally Downes Jr, saw the brilliant TKO win from Ammo Williams.

      Copy linkCopiedWilder KO
      Here’s another angle of that brutal KO

      Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next?
      Plenty to unpack after the ring as a long night draws to a close in Saudi.
      Turki Alalshikh reveals there will be a big card announced at Wembley at the end of the month, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say they are ready to do another 5v5 event as soon as possible.
      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10 Matchroom 0
      Well, that makes it a whitewash for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the 5v5 against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.
      The event ends with a 10-0 score and Warren is the winner of five fights out of fight and a £3MILLION bet with his rival.
      Remember, each win was worth a point but Queensberry earned three bonus points as Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz scored KO wins.
      Sheeraz also earned another couple of bonus points as he was the Queensberry team captain.
      Full results:

      Zhilei Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
      Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
      Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
      Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
      Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

      Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang BEATS Deontay Wilder by KO
      WOW! That was an absolutely brutal KO by Zhilei Zhang.
      Zhang lands one right on Wilder’s nose and, for some reason, the American turns around to look at the ref.
      As he turns Zhang throws his full force into a nasty right hand that absolutely flattens Wilder.
      The ref gave Wilder a chance to beat the count but, truthfully, he looked like he was happy to have a way out of that one.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 5)
      Finally, Wilder wakes up a bit and throws a couple of wild right hands with some success.
      It didn’t seem to do any damage to his opponent but at least it’s a bit of activity and aggression. Wilder is clearly looking for that perfect knockout but it doesn’t come.
      Then all of a sudden Zhang lands some big shots and the ref waves it off!
      What a win for the Chinese star!
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 4)
      Zhang banks another one. Wilder is just on the backfoot and throwing with zero volume – he’s waiting for that one big right hand.
      He’s barely working the jab, instead pawing at Zhang to try and find some range.
      Zhang, on the other hand, is throwing combinations with menace and looks in a different league to the former world champ.
      Something drastic needs to change or we will not be seeing Deontay Wilder at this level any more.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 3)
      Another stiff left lands on Wilder and then Zhang follows it up with a good shot to the body.
      Wilder looks scared to throw in case something comes back. Perhaps he’s trying to draw him on to unload a big counter but it certainly doesn’t seem that way.
      He’s tentative, on the back foot and happy to move along the ropes.
      Another round for Zhang in my book.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 2)
      Zhang well in the ascendancy here, there was one point early in the round where he had the American trapped in the corner and was just raining shots on him.
      Wilder did well to escape but he hasn’t landed a punch in anger yet, huge round from Zhang.
      The message from the corner says it all: “Don’t quit on yourself, I don’t want you to be a punching bag.
      “I don’t want no rock ’em, sock ’em s***.”
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 1)
      Extremely tight round that one, both fighters feeling each other out.
      The judges could score that any one of three ways.
      What is noticeable immediately is the size difference between these two – two of Wilder’s legs is like one of Zhang’s.
      Copy linkCopiedOn their way
      Zhilei Zhang is in the ring and in all gold, he comes out to 80s classic Eye of the Tiger – with a little bit of Chinese added for good measure.
      Deontay Wilder, never one to miss an opportunity for a decent ring-walk, enters the ring with black shorts, some kind of custom vest and a sparkly face mask.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang NEXT
      Main event of the evening coming next and another 50/50 fight.
      Both men are coming off big losses and find themselves at crossroads in their careers.
      Wilder was well beaten by Joseph Parker after three years out and many people are questioning if he can still do it at the top level.
      Parker also beat Zhang in his last fight but that was a lot closer, with Zhang sending the New Zealander to the canvas a couple of times.
      One potential X-factor is that Zhang will enter the ring 70 POUNDS heavier (that’s five stone in old money).
      Copy linkCopiedDubois vs AJ?
      Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that?
      It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
      However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury.
      That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua, in September.
      However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder.
      Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
      Copy linkCopied’No retreat, no surrender’
      Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight.
      “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.”
      Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 8 Matchroom 0
      It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn.
      Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn.
      Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
      Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
      Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia.
      Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level.
      He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that.
      Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision.
      Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.

      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
      Daniel Dubois wins!
      Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.

      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
      Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations.
      After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him.
      The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.
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      5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic UNDERWAY now with Frank Warren 6-0 up vs Eddie Hearn – updates

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      HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
      Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
      On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
      He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
      Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
      As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
      This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
      It is Croatia versus Britain.
      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
      Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
      If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
      This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
      Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
      As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
      He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
      The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
      Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
      Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
      He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
      Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
      This has turned into quite an even fight.
      Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
      Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
      He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
      The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
      This is a real slugfest between the pair.
      Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
      Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
      The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
      Both fighters let loose from the off.
      Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
      Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
      Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
      Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
      He could make a real name for himself here.
      Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
      Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
      The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
      The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
      Copy linkCopiedQueensbury 6-0 Matchroom
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
      Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
      As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
      Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
      Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
      Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
      Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
      He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
      Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
      He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
      Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
      Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
      Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
      The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
      Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
      Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
      When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
      Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
      The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
      Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
      Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
      Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
      He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
      You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
      Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
      The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
      Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
      What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
      He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
      Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
      Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
      Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
      The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
      Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
      Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
      He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
      Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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      Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang LIVE RESULTS: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for TONIGHT’S huge fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is making his big ring return in a heavyweight clash against Zhilei Zhang TONIGHT!The two titans of the squared circle will face off in what should be one of the most entertaining fights of either man’s career as part of the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 super card.Wilder and Zhang are both coming off losses to Joseph Parker, who beat the former in December 2023, before toppling the latter in March.
      Start time: Main event expected 12.15am BST/ 7.15pm ET
      TV channels: DAZN PPV/ TNT Sports Box Office
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHrgovic vs Dubois – Round 1
      Entertaining first round from both men.
      Not seeing much of the Dubois jab at all while Hrgovic has landed some big shots already.
      Dubois will have to stay seriously disciplined in there because if he keeps getting caught like that it’ll be an early night.
      Hrgovic finding his range with both the jab and the right hand. Solid start for the Croat.
      Copy linkCopiedAJ ringside
      Anthony Joshua has been ringside all night but he’ll definitely have a special interest in this one.
      AJ is likely to fight the winner of this bout for the IBF title, which is likely to be stripped from Oleksandr Usyk as he will rematch Tyson Fury.
      Speaking earlier this week, Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for AJ probably involves these two.
      Hearn said: “The whole world would love to see that but obviously the priority for AJ is to fight for and win the world heavyweight title.
      “There’s a good chance that could be available in September, we’ll have to see.
      “But I think AJ’s next opponent will definitely be decided probably in the early hours of Sunday morning after the 5v5.”
      Copy linkCopiedHere they come
      Daniel Dubois is the first fighter on the way to the ring as we creep into Sunday morning.
      Dynamite comes to the ring with a bit of Michael Jackson ‘Bad’ blaring in the background.
      Hrgovic goes totally the other way with his entrance music – I’m not up on my Croatian music but it sounds like a Balkan Guns N Roses.
      Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic NEXT
      Huge heavyweight bout coming up soon, with the IBF interim title on the line.
      These big man have been on the periphery of world title contention for a couple of years now – Dubois losing a controversial title fight to Oleksandr Usyk – and the winner of this one will take a huge step towards the top table.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev CONFIRMED
      Turki Alalshikh heads into the ring and first congratulates Zinad for hanging tough with Bivol, inviting him back to fight in Saudi again for his performance.
      His Excellency then gets down to business – announcing that Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev WILL take place on October 12 for all the belts.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol BEATS Zinad by TKO!
      Well, the quality really shone through there. Bivol landed a very crisp jab and smelled blood – he immediately pounced on Zinad and quickly pushed up through the gears.
      The champ landed a number of thundering shots before the ref jumped in to stop the fight in the corner, securing his fist KO in six years.
      A tougher night than expected for Bivol, who will probably appreciate getting in a few rounds against a tough and game opponent.
      Bivol leaves with his belts and Zinad will leave with much more respect than he entered with.

      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 6
      It’s all over – Dmitry Bivol suddenly turns it on and it’s done!
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 5
      Zinad is showing a lot of courage in this one and not many thought he’d get this far.
      Closer round that one with a couple of good shouts landed by both – probably Bivol gets the edge, though, to make it 5-0.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 4
      An easy 4-0 for Bivol who, again, just takes his time, shows his class and picks and chooses some stinging shots.
      A bit of needle after the bell sounds with the two fighters pushing their heads together – not exactly sure what went on there but Zinad is definitely in this, even though the rounds are ticking by.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 3
      The champ keeping extremely patient but as soon as he says a gap he’s exploiting it, firing off three and four-shot salvos that the challenger has no chance to defend.
      Another round in the bank for Bivol and Zinad returns to his corner with blood pouring from his nose. Many thought it would be over for him by now.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 2
      Bivol is still in first or second gear here but, to be fair to him, Malik Zinad is trying to work behind the jab and stay patient.
      Zinad’s trainer can also be heard having words with some of his assistant’s in the corner – telling them to shut up.
      He wants his man to only have one set of instructions.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 1
      Zanid enjoyed a first couple of minutes to the round before Bivol landed an absolute peach of a shot to knock the challenger down.
      10-8 round for the champ and that one punch showed there are levels between these two – Zinad has his work cut out.
      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad
      Here we go, both men are on their way to the ring for the fourth of six fights we’ll be watching tonight.
      After this one we’ll have Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic and then the main event – Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang.
      Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad
      The WBA light-heavyweight title is on the line next in Riyadh.
      This fight won’t count towards the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 card.
      Copy linkCopiedAll smiles from Warren
      This man can pretty much relax for the rest of the evening knowing he can’t lose.
      He has Daniel Dubois and Zhilei Zhang to come later tonight.

      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz BEATS Williams by KO
      Double points for captain Sheeraz and double points for the knockout.
      It’s 6-0 to Queensberry Promotions.
      Matchroom have been absolutely destroyed and with two fights to go they can only draw 6-6.

      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 10
      Williams KNOCKED DOWN!
      Short right hand on the bell by Hamzah sits Williams down.
      Williams was giving it a much better go in the 10th round but he’s far too square and Sheeraz catches him coming in again.
      Sheeraz doesn’t want to get too relaxed in there with the final rounds to come. He has his man hurt.

      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 9
      Ammo WIlliams is giving it his all in there but he looks like he could get stopped if Hamzah Sheeraz decides to put his foot on the gas.
      How many more jabs can Williams take? Sheeraz lands a lovely right hand after a jab and it stumbles Williams.
      The volume has come from Williams but as usual the quality has come from Sheeraz.
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      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 8
      Sheeraz doing well again in the early exchanges after coming under some early fire from Williams.
      Both men now trying to work in close and as they come together, Hamzah lands a lovely left hand which snaps Williams head to the left.
      You can’t fault Williams’ will at all, he’s still giving it everything in there.
      But Hamzah looks to be a class above. 7-1 Sheeraz.
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      Sheeraz again with a nice calm round in there, landing jabs at will while Williams looks to have run out of ideas.
      His right eye is swelling and Sheeraz’s confidence is only increasing in there.
      Williams struggling to land the shots he did in the second round.
      It’s getting harder and harder and Matchroom are looking at their third defeat on the spin.
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      Sheeraz really working things out with the jab right now and Williams’ right eye is starting to swell.
      Again, a lot of the movement and activity is coming from Williams but Sheeraz is having his way in there.
      He’s landing jabs at will and it will soon come to the point where Williams becomes discouraged.
      Sheeraz comes forward and lunges to land a one-two but the second shot just grazes the top of Williams’ dipping head. 5-1 Sheeraz.

      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 5
      Again Williams starts fast but is caught by a strong left hand by Sheeraz.
      Certainly the cleanest shots so far have been landed by Sheeraz but most of the activity is coming from Williams.
      Sheeraz’s guard is proving too difficult for Williams to penetrate so far.
      Williams tries to land another massive left but Sheeraz is handy in moving away from it.
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      Williams again with some wild exchanges but he gets through with a sold left hand.
      Sheeraz looking to keep things tight once again as he tries to stay away from Williams’ winding left hands.
      Ammo just struggling to assert himself or gain the respect of Sheeraz, who just walks forward with both of his hands guarding his face.
      Williams struggling to get on the inside with any purpose.

      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 3
      Williams, wild as anything, comes out and tries to windmill himself into range but Sheeraz dodges most of it.
      Sheeraz now picking his shots from range quite well but Williams feinting and giving his opponent plenty to think about.
      Hamzah then lands a massive right hand but Ammo takes it well. Really precarious moments in the third round of the fight.
      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 2
      Williams quickens his feet up in the second round and lands a big left hand to stumble Sheeraz back towards the ropes.
      Williams tries to pounce on his man but Sheeraz holds well and keeps his guard tight.
      Remember Matchroom will be desperate for a win here because a Sheeraz KO win puts victory beyond Eddie Hearn’s side.
      Williams still the more active man and he’s landing some tasty shots with Sheeraz looking to cover up.
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      Champions League final LIVE RESULT: Real rampant at Wembley to seal stunning 15th trophy – updates

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      REAL MADRID have won an unprecedented 15th Champions League trophy after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley!Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr scored the second-half goals as Real finally broke through the spirited Bundesliga side.Though the game was HALTED inside the first minute after pitch invasions stopped play.”It seems a dream”
      Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, speaking to TNT Sports: “It seems a dream but it is reality. Really happy for sure.
      “Really difficult game as usual, they played better first half, we played better second half, but a final is always like this. We were able to win, a fantastic season and we are really happy to be able to win the cup again.”
      Asked about Real Madrid’s knack (understatement) of winning the Champions League: “It is the history and tradition of the club, of course the quality of the players, the club is a family, we work altogether without problems and the atmosphere is really good in the dressing room.
      “I need to thank the club and the players, no big egos, really humble, it was not difficult to manage the squad this season.”
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      Copy linkCopied’We are not going to sleep’
      Big night ahead for Carlo Ancelotti and the Champions League winners.
      “I don’t know what is going to happen tonight,” the Italian tells TNT Sports. “But we are not going to sleep!”
      That’d be a serious effort. The Euros kicks off in 14 days, lads!
      Copy linkCopiedErrr
      Not sure what to say about that.
      Congratulations to Real Madrid for winning the Champions League title— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 1, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedDon Carlo
      No cigar for Carlo Ancelotti… yet. But he’s just lifted the trophy to the fans and was promptly flung in the air by the entire Real Madrid squad. Be careful with him, lads!
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      Copy linkCopiedCup Kings
      Real Madrid have won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League for the 15th time in their history, which is now more than twice as many times as any other club (Milan with the next-most on 7).
      Copy linkCopiedNew generation
      A first Champions League winners medal for Jude Bellingham.
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      A fifth for Carlo Ancelotti.
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      Copy linkCopiedEmbrace
      Jose Mourinho marches onto the pitch to console Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic. Pipped to the Bundesliga title on the final day of the season last year, and a Champions League final defeat this year. A bit cruel for the 41-year-old.

      Copy linkCopiedScary thought
      Tell you what, it’s pretty scary to think that Real Madrid will have Kylian Mbappe and new Brazilian talent Endrick playing for them next season. A decade of dominance might just await the Spanish heavyweights.
      Copy linkCopiedHere we go!
      Nacho grabs the trophy and walks towards his teammates, who are all ready to pop off. He raises the Champions League trophy in the air. The kings are back on the throne at Wembley Stadium.
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      Copy linkCopiedThe last dance
      What a ride.

      Copy linkCopiedIt’s time
      Time for the medals to be dished out and the trophy to be lifted. Zinedine Zidane sticks the trophy on the plinth as the glum Borussia Dortmund players receive their runners-up medals.
      Such a sickener for them, but it’s not the first and certainly won’t be the last time Real Madrid have been outplayed for large portions of the game and still won.
      The German side were excellent but just lacked that killer instinct.
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      Copy linkCopiedMatch report
      Maybe it’s the sheer weight of history, maybe it’s supreme self-confidence, maybe it’s black magic from the men in white.
      But when Old Big Ears is in the building, Real Madrid always find a way.
      No wonder Jude Bellingham was so desperate to get to the Bernabeu.
      The Englishman laid on Real’s second goal for Vinicius Junior after Dani Carvajal’s late headed opener.
      The Birmingham boy is a European champion at club level at the age of 20. Now how about international level too?
      Bellingham sunk to his knees when Vinicius netted, then he was substituted by Carlo Ancelotti and blew kisses to the adoring Madristas who serenaded him’.
      Read the full report from our man on the ground, Dave Kidd. Click HERE!
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      Copy linkCopiedCelebrations
      This party is going to go well into the night.
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      Copy linkCopied”The best night of my life.”
      A tearful Jude Bellingham speaking to TNT Sports: “I’ve always dreamed of playing in these games. You go through life, and there’s so many people that say you can’t do things. You wonder if it’s worth it and those kinds of things… but nights like tonight make your realise.
      “I was alright until I saw my mum and dad’s face. The amount of nights where they could be at home at 7pm and they are doing trips at 11 and 12 o’clock at night to take me to football…
      “The best night of my life.”
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      Copy linkCopiedOn his knees
      Jude Bellingham is down on his knees. He looks emotional. No wonder, he’s just won the La Liga title and Champions League before the age of 21!
      We adding a Euros to that this summer, Jude?
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      The celebrations have started and it’s Carlo Ancelotti punching his fist in the air to the travelling Real Madrid fans.
      Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric and Nacho become the only players in football history to win SIX Champions League trophies.
      Incredible.
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      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
      FT: REAL MADRID HAVE WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!
      Carlo Ancelotti’s side clinch their 15th European title and sixth in 11 years, which is more than double the number of any other club in history. They weren’t at their best – but that trophy always manages to find its way back to the Bernabeu.
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      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
      92: No last-gasp goals appear to be coming, folks. Real Madrid have made another change with Vinicius Jr is replaced by Vazquez.
      These Borussia Dortmund players look shell-shocked really. To have dominated most of the match and created several good changes, only to have it taken away from them in the space of 11 minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
      90: Just seen a pretty accurate Tweet. “Real Madrid – useless for 75 minutes and boom boom, game over!”
      Thanks for that. Five minutes of additional time.
      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
      87: Disallowed goal! Malen beats his man and finds Fullkrug, who plants it beyond Courtois but the offside flag was up early. Correctly.
      Jamie Bynoe-Gittens replaces Jadon Sancho, Militao is on for Rodrygo.
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      85: Jude Bellingham exits with an assist under his belt. Not his most influential display, but I doubt he’ll care as he collects his winners medal. Semi-final hero Joselu replaces him.
      There’s also an emotional departure for Toni Kroos, who’s played his last game of club football. He salutes the crowd, who give him a huge send-off. Modric is on for his midfield partner.
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      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid – VINICIUS JR
      83: Real Madrid are winners of the 2024 Champions League! It’s going to be their 15th title with Vinicius Jr doubling their advantage.
      Borussia Dortmund are all over the place. Maatsen passes the ball across his backline only for it to fall to the feet of Jude Bellingham, who knocks it wide for the Brazilian Vinicius Jr to fire across Kobel and into the net.
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      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-1 Real Madrid
      82: Real Madrid are really ticking now. Camavinga, who’s never scored in the Champions League, unleashes a phenomenal effort from distance and there’s Kobel with a great save at full stretch.
      We’ve not seen anything from Dortmund since Carvajal’s opener.
      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-1 Real Madrid
      80: Referee Slavko Vincic books Mats Hummels and the Spanish outfit have themselves a free-kick in a central position about 20 yards out.
      Toni Kross is standing over it… parried wide by goalkeeper Kobel. Probably one for the cameras that.
      Malen and Haller are on. Can and Brandt head off. Attacking changes, obviously.
      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-1 Real Madrid
      78: That should have been game, set and match with Jude Bellingham on the scoresheet. Camavinga’s cross falls to the feet of the young England star, who directs it wide via an incredible Schlotterbeck deflection.
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