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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
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      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.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-2 AMP
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-2 AMP
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-2 AMP
      43. Eman, who has been fantastic, crosses the ball into Duke Dennis, but it is a poor effort that goes wide of the post.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-2 AMP
      42. Johnny Carey comes on as a sub and IMMEDIATELY pulls his hamstring.
      That looks a sore one.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLL! Beta Squad 2-2 AMP
      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!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-1 AMP
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 2-1 AMP
      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!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 1-1 AMP
      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!
      Copy linkCopiedBeta Squad 1-0 AMP
      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.
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      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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      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 7
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 6
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 4
      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.
      Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid lifts the Champions League TrophyCredit: GETTY
      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?
      Copy linkCopiedIconic
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedDortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
      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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      Champions League final LIVE: Real Madrid vs Dortmund build-up, team news, latest updates for huge Wembley showpiece

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      REAL MADRID are looking to win their 15th Champions League title tonight as they take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. England star Jude Bellingham and Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho will battle it out for European supremacy on a massive night in the capital. SunSport will be live from Wembley with all the latest from the huge game…
      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
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      Alarm Bells
      It would be easy to predict that Toni Kroos who is playing his final match will dominate the game.
      But in all likelihood it is going to be other players that sparkle on the biggest stage.
      When you look at Real Madrid you can’t look past ex-Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
      The England international has excelled in his first year with Madrid, scoring 23 goals and registering 12 assists in all competitions.
      Expect stars such as Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to also shine on the night.

      Copy linkCopiedFever pitch
      Atmosphere is building nicely on Wembley Way right now in London.
      Seas of yellow and white are streaming out of Wembley Park tube station ready for tonight’s big game.
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      Copy linkCopiedRoute to the final
      Borussia Dortmund topped their group, which had been labelled as the “group of death”, containing AC Milan, PSG and Newcastle United.
      Before going on to knock out PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid to book a spot in the semi-finals where they got the better of PSG.
      Real Madrid topped their group in the early stages too and did so without dropping a single point.
      That said, they were facing opponents they would consider far inferior to themselves in Napoli, Braga and Union Berlin.
      However, they continued their imperious form throughout the competition getting past RB Leipzig, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to book their flight to the capital.
      Now the biggest stage in club football awaits and so do 90,000 fans who will cram into every corner of the “home of football” to watch the clash.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Real Madrid vs Dortmund!
      All eyes will be on Wembley TONIGHT as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund face off for the chance to lift the prestigious Champions League trophy.
      Dortmund are looking to win their second ever Champions League trophy having won the competition back in 1997.
      While Madrid are hoping to continue their dominance over European football by etching their name on the iconic trophy for a 15th time.
      Los Blancos’ dominance in the competition, coupled with their team of superstars, puts them heavy favourites to walk down Wembley way with the trophy tucked under their arm tonight.
      However, Dortmund have made a habit of pulling off giant killings on their way to London.
      Furthermore, there has been a lot of underdog wins in final this year which makes this contest a little bit more interesting.
      One way or another, this match is not to be missed, and coming right up, SunSport will have the injury lists, any breaking news and the starting line-ups all before kick-off at 8pm BST.
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      Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina (AET) LIVE RESULT: El Kaabi bags winner at the death as Greeks win Europa Conference League

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      OLYMPIACOS are the newly crowned Europa Conference League kings after beating Fiorentina 1-0 in extra time.Ayoub El Kaabi was the hero for the Greeks, bagging the winner right at the death.Olympiacos made history on the night, becoming the first Greek club to win a major European trophy.
      Match result: Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      Olympiacos team: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega; Hezze, Iborra, Chiquinho; Fortounis, Podence, El Kaabi
      Fiorentina team: Terracciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Martine Quarta, Biraghi; Bonaventura, Arthur, Mandragora; Gonzalez, Kouame, Belotti
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Olympiacos are European champions
      Olympiacos have lifted their first ever European title in Athens!
      An absolutely tremendous effort from a team that went through leaps and bounds this season.
      A crowning moment for veterans like Giorgos Masouras, Youssef El Arabi and of course the captain Kostas Fortounis.
      Evangelos Marinakis has officially won it all with the team, which has turned into a proper European outfit.
      A team that has made it out of the group stages of a major European competition 14 times out of their last 16 attempts, and now can rightly call themselves champions of Europe.
      This city is not sleeping tonight as all the fans will celebrate until the morning – supporters who backed the team through thick and thin even during the worst possible times.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
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      Copy linkCopiedGuard of honour
      Olympiacos have set up a guard of honour for Fiorentina players.
      In the meantime, owner Evangelos Marinakis has stepped up on the podium to hand out medals alongside Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and Greek official Theodoros Theodoridis.
      Theodoridis is Uefa’s general secretary and has returned to his home country to award the first ever Geek European champions.
      The fans are anxiously waiting for the trophy…
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      Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next for Olympiacos?
      Olympiacos have now advanced for next season’s Europa League competition.
      The Greek giants have made it to the league phase of the competition.
      That means no qualifiers for the Piraeus outfit this summer.
      This will give owner Evangelos Marinakis enough time to sort out the contracts of 18 players whose deals come up on June 30.
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      Copy linkCopiedFiorentina stars gutted
      Fiorentina gave it their all and dominated possession as well as tempo throughout the match.
      However, they were undone after Olympiacos’ best attack in the 116th minute.
      The players are dejected as they have fallen to the ground some with their shirts over their heads.
      Manager Vincenzo Italiano is also sitting in his dugout struggling to find the words after a second consecutive loss in a Europa Conference League final.

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      Copy linkCopiedMendilibar’s miracle continues
      Olympiacos boss Jose Luis Mendilibar has done the unthinkable after only joining the club in February.
      Mendilibar will lift his second consecutive European title after last season’s Europa League triumph with Sevilla.
      The entire ground is chanting the Spanish tactician’s name, and why wouldn’t they.
      The players are celebrating in front of their fans – and it’s all taking place on one of their rival’s new stadiums…
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      Copy linkCopiedOlympiacos vs Fiorentina stats
      Fiorentina dominated 54 per cent of possession against Olympiacos.
      The Viola registered 17 shots but only four of them were on target.
      Olympiacos, on the other hand, had only six shots, four of which were on target.
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      Olympiacos have won their first and only European title by beating Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League Final… in Athens!
      The competition’s top goalscorer Ayoub El Kaabi was the difference maker once more with his 11th goals in nine matches.
      El Kaabi, who won Man of the Match, met a stunning cross from Santiago Hezze from the left and finally beat Pietro Terracciano with a clinical header.
      This is Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar’s second consecutive European title after winning the Europa League last season with Sevilla.

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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      Peep!
      Olympiacos are European champions for the first time ever!!!
      Copy linkCopied120+4 Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      Fiorentina seem to have accepted the result, they are out of energy.
      Olympiacos subs are standing at pitch side waiting for the final whistle.
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      Substitution
      Olympiacos boss Mendilibar makes his final change with top scorer El Kaabi coming off for the legendary El-Arabi, who scored that unforgetable goal that eliminated Arsenal at the Emirates in 2020.
      Copy linkCopied120 Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      This place has come unglued, Olympiacos are only five minutes of stoppage time away from their first and only European title!
      The place is about to explode!
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      It’s a goal for Olympiacos! El Kaabi wasn’t offside!
      The striker, though, was booked after his celebration.
      Copy linkCopied116 Olympiacos 1-0 Fiorentina
      Olympiacos break the deadlock, or have they?
      Hezze delivers a cross from the left and finds El Kaabi who gets the diving header.
      But VAR is checking for offside…
      This is a stressful time in Athens…
      Copy linkCopied113 Olympiacos 0-0 Fiorentina
      Olympiacos fans are pushing the team forward but the players can’t get that final ball.
      Fiorentina continue to dominate possession and are giving Olympiacos all sorts of problems inside the area with a raft of bodies.
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      Chance
      Fiorentina star Ikone finds himself unmarked inside the box and tries a shot but it’s too weak and Tzolakis picks it up with ease.
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      Olympiacos giving the ball away easily in midfield.
      Fiorentina are growing in confidence.
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      Olympiacos are without some of their most creative players in Chiquinho, Podence and Fortounis.
      If this goes on penalties then they can barely count the clinical shooters.
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      Subtitution
      And Olympiacos boss Mendilibar plays his final hand as Masouras replaces Podence, who may have played his last game for the club before returning to Wolves.
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      Substitution
      Fiorentina boss Italiano shakes things up with a double change as Ranieri and Beltran come on for captain Biraghi and Gonzalez respectively.
      Copy linkCopiedOlympiacos 0-0 Fiorentina
      Peep!
      Off we go in the second half of extra-time!!!
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Olympiacos 0-0 Fiorentina
      Peep!
      That’s half-time at extra-time!!!

      Copy linkCopied103 Olympiacos 0-0 Fiorentina
      Olympiacos have two centre-forwards but often find themselves with one forward isolated in the final third.
      Fiorentina are moving the ball very nicely with long balls that lead to promising rebounds but their finishing has been poor.
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      Retsos has been wearing the armband since Fortounis was subbed off.
      A true captain’s performance from the centre-back who shook off a head injury while the Olympiacos physios were calling for a change.
      The Greece international is truly leaving it all on the pitch for his team in the final.
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      Yellow card
      Fiorentina captain Biraghi booked for an elbow to Rodinei’s face.
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      Chance!
      Olympiacos star Jovetic almost scored against his former club with a stunning shot that Terracciano just managed to save with his fingertips after a lunge to his bottom left corner.
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      Man Utd LIVE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe Erik Ten Hag U-TURN as Ineos review continues, Pochettino admired – latest updates

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE could be forced to make a dramatic U-turn on sacking Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Supporters of the club have made it clear they want the Dutchman – who is subject to an ongoing review – to stay after he led the side to a second trophy in two years, beating Man City to the FA Cup on Saturday.Meanwhile, United have reportedly held talks with Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Frank – although it is unclear if this took place before or after the cup victory at Wembley.And Anthony Martial has confirmed that he will be leaving United once his contract expires.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow all the latest news, moves and completed deals belowHojlund on Prem debut
      Rasmus Hojlund has spoken about his debut season in the Premier League.
      The Manchester United star came under a lot of scrutiny in the first half of the campaign, but managed to finish the season with 10 goals and two assists in the league.
      Speaking to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, he said: “It took me some time to get started in the Premier League, but I think I have come on really well since then. I feel I have found my rhythm.
      “It was frustrating leading up to my first goal in the Premier League because I felt there was a lot of focus on it and more energy could have been spent on the fact that I was top scorer in the Champions League [at the time].
      “But, of course, I agree it is not very impressive to go 14 Premier League games without scoring your first goal, but I felt I had some bad luck in the league games. Fortunately, it got better.
      “When I scored against Aston Villa, I felt like the curse had been lifted a bit. It was a good day because I scored my first goal and we beat a really good team.”
      Copy linkCopiedSutton slams Antony
      Chris Sutton has taken aim at Manchester United flop Antony, labelling the £86m winger as a “show pony”.
      Antony managed just one goal and one assist in the Premier League this season.
      For the outlay on him, in terms of goals and assists they just simply haven’t been there.
      He is a show pony.
      That’s what he is and I think he’s let Erik ten Hag down.Chris SuttonMail Sport’s It’s All Kicking Off! podcast
      Copy linkCopiedPalace ‘resigned’ to Guehi sale
      Crystal Palace are reportedly “resigned” to selling Marc Guehi this summer.
      The England centre-back has long been on the transfer list for a number of top clubs and could finally get his move in the coming months.
      The Mirror have reported that Palace are ready to let the defender leave with clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal linked.
      It’s also claimed that the Eagles value their star at “around £50m”.
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      Copy linkCopiedAtletico eye Greenwood swap
      Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering a shock swap deal to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United.
      According to the Daily Star, Atletico are willing to swap Joao Felix for Greenwood.
      Felix has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.
      Atletico have struggled to get the best out of the attacking midfielder since splashing over £110m on him in 2019.
      Greenwood has be on loan with Getafe this season, where he won the club’s Player of the Season award this week.
      Copy linkCopiedNeville on Ten Hag future
      Gary Neville has backed Erik ten Hag to stay on as Manchester United manager after winning the FA Cup.
      Despite much speculation around the Dutch gaffer’s future, Neville thinks he has bought himself some more time after securing glory under the Wembley arch.
      I think he’s earned the right to go on. It’s not exactly a ringing endorsement but the first consideration when removing a manager is you have the right and better replacement.
      Simply there is no outstanding candidate to replace him that would make an immediate and massive upgrade.
      If you have the opportunity to appoint someone like Jurgen Klopp, as Liverpool did in 2015, or Pep Guardiola, as City did in 2016, then it makes sense to change.
      But there’s no-one out there who will suddenly take this United squad on to another level.
      They might do somewhat better but even with Guardiola in charge, this United team wouldn’t win the Premier League.Gary NevilleThe Overlap
      Copy linkCopiedAdarabioyo battle
      Manchester United continue to face competition for the signing of free agent Tosin Adarabioyo.
      The defender, who is out of contract after a spell with Fulham, has been linked with both Newcastle and Man Utd.
      And according to Sky Sports, Chelsea have now made an offer to the defender’s camp.
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      Copy linkCopiedLis miss
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned down the opportunity to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fraction of the price Man Utd paid for the centre-back.
      Martinez arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 in a £48.5m deal, and Arteta had been offered the star for tiny fee just 12 months earlier.
      Arsenal’s loss has been the gain of the Red Devils as Martinez finally looks to have settled into the demands of the Premier League.
      Although Gunners haven’t been missing the Argentine with Arteta’s side boasting the best defence in the Premier League last season.

      Copy linkCopiedUnited confident of double swoop
      TalkSPORT have reported that Manchester United are “confident” they can sign both Michael Olise and Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
      They claim that the pair would cost a combined fee of around £100m.
      Crystal Palace are said to be holding out for at least £60m for Olise, while Everton are reportedly willing to sell Branthwaite for £40m.
      Other reports have suggested that the Toffees value Branthwaite higher, but it’s claimed that Everton’s financial situation could force them into sanctioning a cut-price deal.
      Copy linkCopiedSeven stars U25
      With Manchester United shifting their transfer policy and aiming to sign stars under the age off 25, SunSport have taken a look at seven stars that the Red Devils could sign this summer.

      Michael Olise
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      Marc Guehi
      Jeremie Frimpong
      Joao Neves
      Benjamin Sesko
      Joshua Zirkzee

      Copy linkCopiedRatcliffe’s plans
      Manchester United are shaking up their transfer approach this summer under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      The Ineos chief has implemented five new rules when it comes to signings.

      Copy linkCopiedSell to buy
      Manchester United will need to bolster their transfer budget with player sales this summer, according to Sky Sports.
      It’s claimed that the Red Devils are keen on signing Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite – who is valued between £60m and £70m.
      PSR may help United sign the England defender with suggestion that Everton need to sell one of their main assets before the end of June to stay in line with the financial regulations.
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      Copy linkCopiedRooney’s dream job
      Wayne Rooney has said it is his dream to manage Manchester United in the future.
      The Red Devils legend has just landed the Plymouth Argyle job after a short break following his terrible 15-game spell as Birmingham City boss.
      And the 38-year-old is hoping he can re-track his managerial career as he aims to one day be in the dugout at Old Trafford.
      When asked about his dream job by Gary Neville on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, he said: “My dream is clear. I’ve always said I’d love to manage Everton or Manchester United one day. I’d probably say United.”

      Copy linkCopiedKlopp’s Sancho dig
      Jurgen Klopp seemed to take aim at Manchester United’s treatment of Jadon Sancho during his farewell Q&A in Liverpool last night.
      The outgoing Reds boss seemed to take a dig at United for sending Sancho out on loan after splashing nearly £80m on the player back in 2021.
      He said: “If the whole world loses trust and faith in the player, the manager has to be the one behind the player.
      “I cannot just buy into that ‘he’s useless’, like other clubs did by the way – buying a player for £80million and then sending him out on loan!”.

      Copy linkCopiedOnana ‘untouchable’
      Andre Onana is reportedly considered ‘untouchable’ this summer.
      The goalkeeper, who arrived at Man Utd for £47m last year, had an up and down first season at Old Trafford.
      But the club are keen to keep hold of him going forward and, according to the Manchester Evening News, have decided they will not entertain any bids for the 28-year-old.
      PSR rules mean a lot of United’s players are available for transfer this summer.
      But Onana joins an exclusive club of ‘untouchables’ including Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund.

      Copy linkCopiedUnited staff offered exit incentive
      Manchester United employees have been offered an early bonus if they resign by next week, according to the Athletic.
      The offer is said to be part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to get all employees into the club’s offices and trim down the workforce.
      Since Ineos’ takeover the club have announced it will be compulsory for all staff to work in the London or Manchester office by June 1.
      And staff were reportedly informed that those who do not wish to return to the office can QUIT and claim their usual annual bonus early for this season instead.

      Copy linkCopiedUnited confident of European spot
      Manchester United are reportedly confident that Uefa will not expel them from the Europa League.
      There has been concern that the Red Devils will be thrown from the European competition as Uefa regulations prevent a prevent an organisation or person from wielding “decisive influence” over more than one club in the same competition.
      The issue is caused by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos’ crucial ownership roles in both OGC Nice and Man Utd.
      However, the Guardian have claimed that Ratcliffe and the bigwigs at Old Trafford are confident that they will maintain their place in the Europa League.
      Uefa has set a deadline for clubs to satisfy their rules by next Monday.
      Copy linkCopiedUnited face Europa axe
      In case you missed it, Manchester United face being axed from the Europa League due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stake in French side Nice.
      Both teams have qualified for next season’s competition after United beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
      But Uefa’s ownership rules prevents clubs with the same “decisive influence” from competing together in the same competition.
      Ratcliffe and Ineos now have until Monday June 3 to satisfy Uefa that Nice and United can both compete in next season’s Europa League.
      Copy linkCopiedInter in for AWB
      Inter Milan have a strong interest in signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato.
      It’s claimed that the Italian giants see the full-back as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries.
      However, the report suggests that Wan-Bissaka would cost just £10.2million.
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      Copy linkCopiedDortmund eye Greenwood
      The Daily Mail have claimed that Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund are in the hunt to sign Mason Greenwood.
      The 22-year-old, who was today names Getafe’s Player of the Season, is expected to leave Old Trafford permanently this summer – but the club are willing to arrange a loan if needs be.
      Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl refused to rule out a move for Greenwood in an interview ahead of the Champions League final this weekend.
      He said: “I don’t want to talk about any rumours at the moment because it doesn’t make sense. Let’s play the final on Saturday first.
      “Of course, we have plans for next season and we have discussed many scenarios but let’s focus on Saturday and then we’ll see how we move on.
      Copy linkCopiedMaguire stays home
      Harry Maguire has opted against going on holiday in a bid to be fit for Euro 2024.
      The Manchester United defender has been named in England’s 33-man provisional squad despite missing United’s last five matches including the FA Cup final.
      According to the Daily Mail, Maguire has reported early for international duty ahead of Monday’s friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
      He was joined by team-mate Luke Shaw and Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon in arriving early in Middlesbrough as they recover from injury.
      Copy linkCopiedShaw speaks out
      Luke Shaw has hit out at critics on social media who have questioned his commitment to Manchester United.
      The left-back has been sidelined since February with a muscle injury and missed Saturday’s FA Cup final victory.
      In a post on social media, Shaw wrote: “There’s nothing I want to do more than play and win with Manchester United. I don’t normally react to things I see on social media but there’s a lot of people questioning my loyalty to this club and asking how I am fit for England but not United.
      “The reality is I am not 100% fit for either right now but I am doing everything I can and constantly working to be. I have been at this club for 10 years through highs and lows and for anyone to question my loyalty is obviously frustrating. I appreciate I haven’t updated you all with my injuries and where I’m at with my recovery but equally the most important thing to me is that we’re supporting the team playing.
      “My biggest focus right now is being fit and then whatever happens this summer I will be ready. Thank you for your patience.”
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag update
      There is currently no imminent decision expected on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future, according to reports.
      Ten Hag has been linked with an Old Trafford exit despite winning the FA Cup on Sunday.
      United are currently conducting a review into his two-year tenure as manager.
      However, a final decision on his future is not expected soon, reports Rich Fay.
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      Copy linkCopiedRatcliffe wields axe
      Manchester United have reportedly given all their non-playing staff just one week to decide if they want to resign from their jobs.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to cut costs after completing his minority takeover of the club.
      According to The Athletic, a mass email has been fired out to all staff members, bar coaches and scouts, insisting they make a decision on their futures within the next week.
      United have described it as “voluntary resignation”, but those affected see it more as voluntary redundancy.
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate committed
      Gareth Southgate remains committed to England amid links with Manchester United.
      The Three Lions boss’ current contract expires in December and he is a reported candidate to replace Erik ten Hag if he is sacked.
      However, Sky Sports report that Southgate is fully focused on England ahead of this summer’s Euros.
      The Red Devils are currently conducting a season review, with Ten Hag’s future remaining unclear.
      Copy linkCopiedUnited transfer blow
      Manchester United risk missing out on Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.
      The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for the Dutchman this summer.
      However, Daniele Longo reports that Juventus have already submitted an opening offer for Koopmeiners.
      The Old Lady have tabled a £34million bid with £4million in add-ons, despite Atalanta setting a £43million price tag.
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