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      Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – Champions League final: Los Blancos aim to secure 15th title at Wembley – FREE stream

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND face Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday night.The last time the Germans were in the last two of Europe’s elite competition it was also held at the home of English football.Borussia Dortmund earned their spot in the Champions League final with a 2-0 aggregate win over PSG.Credit: GETTYJoselu’s late double secured Real Madrid’s spot in the Champions League finalCredit: GETTYDortmund were beaten 2-1 by rivals Bayern Munich in 2013 as they look to go one better this time around at Wembley and claim only their second European Cup win.But they will face the Champions League kings in Real Madrid, who have won the competition a record 14 times.Los Blancos knocked out holders Manchester City in the quarter-finals – and a late Joselu double helped the Spanish giants to victory against Bayern Munich to secure their Wembley spot.When is the Champions League final?
      The Champions League final will take place on Saturday, June 1.
      Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhat TV channel is the Champions League final on?
      TNT Sports 1 will broadcast this year’s Champions League final.
      Coverage will begin from 6pm BST.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
      How to live stream the Champions League final for FREE
      Since 2016, TNT Sports have live streamed the match on YouTube, but that will change this year.
      Now, you can live stream the Champions League final for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.
      What’s been said?Borussia Dortmund coach, Edin Terzic said: “It’s almost surreal. I think in the grand scheme of things we deserved to reach the final. “I know we won’t be favourites and it will be extremely difficult. But it’s just one match and, over the course of one game, anything is possible. We’ve proven that already.”Most read in Champions LeagueMeanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti said pre-match: “It’s almost surreal. I think in the grand scheme of things we deserved to reach the final. “I know we won’t be favourites and it will be extremely difficult. But it’s just one match and, over the course of one game, anything is possible. We’ve proven that already.”What are the odds?Match result
      Borussia Dortmund – 4/1
      Draw – 3/1
      Real Madrid – 8/13
      To lift the trophy
      Borussia Dortmund – 12/5
      Real Madrid – 3/10
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Leeds vs Southampton – Championship play-off final: Whites and Saints go head-to-head for spot in Premier League

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      LEEDS take on Southampton in the Championship play-off final on Sunday afternoon.Both sides will be looking to secure an instant return to the Premier League.Leeds booked their spot in the Championship play-off final after beating Norwich over two legsCredit: GETTYSouthampton beat West Brom in the semi-finalsCredit: GETTYLeeds thrashed Norwich 4-0 in their semi-final home leg to book their spot at Wembley.While Adam Armstrong’s double helped Southampton to a 3-1 triumph against West Brom over two legs.The Saints have got the better of Leeds in both of their meetings during the regular season as Russell Martin’s men eye a hat-trick of wins against the Whites – topped off with the richest prize in football.When is the Championship play-off final?
      Leeds vs Southampton will take place on Sunday, May 26.
      Kick off will be at 3pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      READ MORE IN EFLWhat TV channel is the Championship play-off final on and can it be live streamed?
      Leeds vs Southampton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the match on the NOW/Sky Sports app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Wembley.
      Team newsFor Leeds, Patrick Bamford could return to the squad after missing the last four games, including the play-off semi-finals, with injury.Pascal Struijk will be out for the final as he continues to recover from groin surgery.Sam Byram could return for the Whites after missing the semi-final second leg with an injury.Most read in FootballSaints goalkeeper Gavin Bazuno will remain unavailable with an Achilles injury he sustained in April.Scottish playmaker Stuart Armstrong is out after he suffered a serious problem late on in the season.Strikers Che Adams and Ross Stewart are both in a race to be fit for the play-off final.What are the odds?Match result
      Leeds – 13/10
      Draw – 11/5
      Southampton – 2/1
      To be promoted
      Leeds – 4/6
      Southampton – 23/20
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Is Newcastle vs Tottenham on TV? Spurs play Toon in Postecoglou’s homecoming three days after Prem ending – stream, team

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      NEWCASTLE and Tottenham will battle it out Down Under in a pre-season friendly just three days after the Premier League’s dramatic ending.Spurs were pipped to the final Champions League spot by Aston Villa despite thrashing relegated Sheffield United 3-0 on the last day.Tottenham beat Sheffield United on the last game of the seasonCredit: PANewcastle secured 7th with a win over Brentford on the final dayCredit: GettyWhile Newcastle’s 4-2 away win at Brentford earned them a place in the Europa Conference League ahead of English giants Manchester United.And after what has been an action-packed season, the players would have been looking forward to a well-earned rest before the Euros.But the Prem rivals have been pencilled in to play each other 72 hours into pre-season and even Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou believes that this game is ‘not ideal’ so early on.England boss Gareth Southgate who will name his provisional squad today also described the friendly as ‘not good news’.Read more on TottenhamWhen is Newcastle vs Tottenham?
      Newcastle’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham will take place TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 10:45am BST – 7:45pm local time.
      Melbourne Cricket Ground is the allocated arena for this match and it can host a staggering 100,024 passionate fans.
      The Magpies thrashed Tottenham 4-0 when the sides last met in a April Premier League fixture.
      Is Newcastle vs Tottenham on TV and can it be live streamed?
      Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast LIVE on TV in the UK.
      But fans can stream the entire action through Tottenham’s video streaming service SPURSPLAY.
      Viewers will need to purchase a subscription to the site for £45.
      Prices lower to £35 for season ticket holders and One Hotspur members.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.
      What is the team news?Newcastle’s squad for the upcoming friendly:
      Goalkeepers: Nick Pope, Aidan Harris, Mark Gillespie
      Defenders: Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Paul Dummett, Kieran Trippier, Harrison Ashby, Dylan Charlton, Emil Krafth, Alex Murphy, Ciaran Thompson 
      Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Matt Ritchie, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Lucas De Bolle, Travis Hernes, Ellis Stanton, Jay Turner-Cooke, Joe White  
      Forwards:  Miguel Almiron, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, Garang Kuol, Amadou Diallo, Ben Parkinson 
      Most read in FootballTottenham’s squad for the upcoming friendly:
      Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Alfie Whiteman, Brandon Austin
      Defenders: Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven, Ashley Phillips, Emerson Royal, Pedro Porro  
      Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Oliver Skipp, Alfie Devine, James Maddison, Yago Santiago, Leo Black, Tyrese Hall, George Abbott, Rio Kyerematen  
      Forwards: Heung-min Son, Brennan Johnson, Bryan Gil, Dejan Kulusevski, Dane Scarlett, Jamie Donley 
      Why is this game happening?The reason for this match taking place is due to the fixture being part of Global Football Week Melbourne.This is one of three matches which has been scheduled for the special week.Spurs face Newcastle for Ange Postecoglou’s homecoming while the Toon play a second game against an A-League All Stars team on Friday, May 24.Arsenal women have also travelled to Melbourne to take on A-League Women’s All-Stars team. More

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      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen – Europa League final: Invincible German champs take on Italian icons – stream, TV, teams

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN are on course to completing an unprecedented invincible Treble – but Atalanta will be determined to stop them in what is expected to be a thrilling Europa League final.Xabi Alonso’s men have already made history by lifting the Bundesliga title this season without losing a single match.Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga undefeatedCredit: RexAnd the stoppage-time-winning veterans continued their form in Europe when they beat Roma to book their spot in the Europa League showpiece.Should Leverkusen defeat Atalanta, they will be one DFB-Pokal final win away from securing three trophies while going unbeaten in the process.However, the German champions face an Atalanta side who demolished Marseille in their semi-final to get here.Furthermore, the Italian outfit recently lost their Coppa Italia final against Juventus so they’ll be determined to avoid taking home another runners-up medal.Read more on Europa LeagueWhen is the Europa League final – Atalanta vs Leverkusen?
      Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen battle for in the Europa League final TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 22.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
      Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 51,700 fans.
      Italian outfit Atalanta beat Leverkusen 3-2 on aggregate when the sides last met in a 2022 Europa League round of 16 tie.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action via discovery+ through any chosen tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.
      What is the team news?Xabi Alonso has been blessed with a clean bill of health for this thrilling Europa League final.Piero Hincapie and Granit Xhaka are set to be recalled to the starting line-up while it remains to be seen whether Alonso goes with Patrick Schick or Victor Boniface up top.Most read in Europa LeagueGranit Xhaka left Arsenal to make history with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyFlorian Wirtz is also expected to start despite nursing a thigh injury over the last few weeks.Elsewhere, experienced Atalanta star Marten De Roon will miss out due to suffering a thigh issue in the Coppa Italia final defeat against Juventus.Club captain Rafael Toloi and ex-Arsenal star Sead Kolasinac are doubts but former Premier League attackers Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca could both start in Dublin.What are the odds?After 90 mins
      Atalanta 10/3
      Draw 13/5
      Leverkusen 4/5
      To lift the cup
      Atalanta 2/1
      Leverkusen 2/5
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      Why isn’t David Croft commentating at the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend?

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      FORMULA 1 is back this weekend with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – but legend David Croft won’t be in the commentary booth.Known as the the voice of F1 on Sky Sports, Croft has been a mainstay of the channel’s commentary for over a decade.David Croft ha been with Sky Sports since 2011Credit: HandoutBut this weekend he will be missing from the Imola Circuit – the first race he’s missed for a whopping 16 years.Croft will also miss a further TWO races this season, the Austrian Grand Prix and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Why isn’t David Croft commentating?Back in February, Croft announced that he would be reducing his workload this season by missing three races.Croft is getting married this year and spoke of having to organise the big day, as well as giving back to his family.“It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger,” he told The Independent.“I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world. I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise!“But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it. Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race.“I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees.”Most read in MotorsportCroft has been replaced by Harry Benjamin, who works for the BBC Radio 5 Live on their F1 coverage.Benjamin has also done commentary work on Formula 2 and Formula 3 races.Benjamin said: “Very excited. I mean, big shoes to fill, but I’m looking forward to it.“What a track to do it at as well, Imola, and stood alongside Karun too. I’m honoured.” More

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      Bolton vs Oxford – League One play-off final: Wanderers face Yellows in huge Wembley clash – team news, kick-off time

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      BOLTON take on Oxford in the League One play-off final on Saturday afternoon.Ian Evatt’s men missed out on automatic promotion after Portsmouth and Derby County both amassed over 90 points, meaning Wanderers had to settle for third.Dion Charles scored twice against Barnsley in the first legCredit: GETTYCameron Brannagan bagged from the penalty spot against Peterborough in the semi-finalsCredit: REXBolton beat Barnsley 5-4 over two legs, while Oxford got past Peterborough to secure their Wembley spot.The Trotters got revenge on the Tykes after their semi-final exit last year – and now they will be hoping to go all the way and return to the Championship for the first time since 2019.Meanwhile, Oxford haven’t been in the second tier since 1999 after experiencing play-off heartbreak in two of the last four seasons.When is Bolton vs Oxford?
      Bolton vs Oxford will take place on Saturday, May 18.
      Kick off will be at 4.15pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      READ MORE IN EFLWhat TV channel is Bolton vs Oxford on and can it be live streamed?
      Bolton vs Oxford will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the match on the NOW app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s live blog.
      Team newsFor Bolton, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Carlos Mendes Gomes will be unavailable as they continue to recover from long-term injuries.Star striker Dion Charles bagged two goals in the semi-final first leg and will be seeking more in Saturday’s final.Oxford are set to have a fully fit squad for their trip to Wembley, with Cameron Brannagan the key man for the Yellows.Most read in EFLWhat are the odds?Match result
      Bolton – 17/20
      Draw – 13/5
      Oxford – 3/1
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Tottenham vs Man City: Arsenal looking for favour from rivals as Pep’s side aim to wrap up FOURTH straight Prem title

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      MANCHESTER CITY face Tottenham in their penultimate Premier League match of the season on Tuesday.Pep Guardiola’s side travel to North London for their game in hand over leaders Arsenal.Manchester City will return to the top of the Premier League by beating TottenhamCredit: AlamyAnge Postecoglou and Tottenham are not yet assured of a top five finishCredit: AlamyA victory will see the treble winners return to the top of the table with a two-point lead heading into the final day.Meanwhile, a draw would see City and the Gunners go into Sunday’s matches level on points, with Arsenal having a superior goal difference.Spurs need one more point to be certain of a top five finish, whilst they could still qualify for the Champions League.If Aston Villa do not beat Liverpool on Monday night, avoiding defeat against City will see Spurs take the top four battle to the last day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe reverse fixture in December ended in a 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium after a last minute equaliser from Dejan Kulusevski.City have already won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, though.Nathan Ake’s goal was the difference in the FA Cup fourth round back in January.What is their form like?Spurs snapped a four-match losing streak by beating Burnley 2-1 on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPrior to the narrow victory, Ange Postecoglou’s side had conceded 13 goals across their run of four straight defeats.However, they have failed to win just one of their last five home league matches dating back to March 2.Tottenham fans reveal ‘absolutely embarrassing and shameful’ chant ahead of Man City clash that could hand Arsenal titleTottenham have also won each of their last four home league matches against City without conceding.City have lost to Spurs in the Premier League under Guardiola more than any other side.The reigning champions are on a 21-match unbeaten run in the league, though, after beating Fulham at the weekend.That 4-0 victory continued their stunning away from, which has seen City win four in a row by an aggregate score of 10-0.What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Postecoglou faces no fresh injury concerns heading into the match.Spurs remain without seven players who have been ruled out for the season, including Destiny Udogie, Richarlison and Timo Werner.For City, Ake is being assessed after he was forced off with a foot injury at Craven Cottage.Jack Grealish could return from illness, though, having missed Saturday’s win.Nathan Ake was forced off with a foot injury against Fulham on SaturdayCredit: GettyWho will be the star men?With Richarlison’s absence, Spurs are even more reliant on captain Son Heung-min for goals.The forward has scored 17 goals across all competitions this season, including five in 13 matches since returning from the Asian Cup.His record against City is also impressive, with eight goals and four assists in 18 meetings with Tuesday’s opponents.As for the visitors, Phil Foden is enjoying the best season of his career.The FWA Footballer of the Year scored his 17th league goal of the season against Fulham.Foden was also on the scoresheet against Spurs at the Etihad Stadium earlier this season.What have the managers said?Speaking after the win over Burnley, Postecoglou explained: “It’s always difficult when you lose four matches in a row and it is only natural there will be a bit of anxiety and a bit of stress there.”For the most part I think we handled the game well and we finished the game strong.”On facing Tottenham, Guardiola told the media on Monday: “This is a team that we’ve played twice this season. If we don’t win we aren’t going to win the Premier League, so this is what we have to do.”It’s always so demanding to play there [at Tottenham], especially this season. They are so aggressive. At Anfield they are losing 4-0 but they continue to stick to what they believe.”There are difficulties but we know what we are playing for.”SunSport predictionDespite their recent form away to Spurs, City have appeared unbeatable in recent weeks.Guardiola’s side have once again clicked into gear at the right time as they chase a fourth consecutive league title.In contrast, Spurs are all but assured of a fifth place finish and are under next to no pressure going into the match.SunSport prediction – 0-2When is Tottenham vs Man City?
      Tottenham’s clash with Manchester City will take place on Tuesday, May 14.
      The game will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
      The first game league game between these two sides finished 3-3 back in December.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Tottenham vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Tottenham – 4/1
      Draw – 17/4
      Man City – 4/11
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      Is Brighton vs Chelsea on TV? Blues continue late push for Europe with a tough Seagulls test – team news

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      CHELSEA make the trip to Brighton with a Europa League spot in their sights – but it won’t be easy.The Blues pulled off a late comeback last weekend against Nottingham Forest to earn all three points at the City Ground.Chelsea left it late to beat Nottingham Forest last weekendCredit: RexAnd as a result, they are now level on points with fifth-placed Newcastle who travel to Manchester United next.However, Mauricio Pochettino’s men will now ironically face a Brighton side who recently held the Blues’ Europa League rivals Newcastle to a 1-1 draw.But Chelsea will expect to get the job done, especially with April’s Premier League Player of the Month Cole Palmer firing them in left right, and centre.When is Brighton vs Chelsea?
      Brighton host Chelsea in a crucial Premier League match on Wednesday, May 15.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm BST.
      AMEX Arena is the designated venue for this huge game and it can host approximately 31,876 fans.
      Chelsea came out on top in the reverse fixture despite being down to ten men for the entire second half.
      Read more on ChelseaIs Brighton vs Chelsea on TV and can it be live streamed?
      Brighton vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      This match was not selected for coverage.
      Fans can stream the highlights through the SkySports App or the Sky Sports YouTube channel.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action of the whole match.
      What is the team news?Roberto De Zerbi is expected to continue without a long list of key names for the Chelsea clash.Joao Pedro (ankle), Jan Paul van Hecke (hamstring), Joel Veltman (knock), Evan Ferguson (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Pervis Estupinan (calf), Jack Hinshelwood (foot), Kaoru Mitoma (back) and Solly March (knee) all look likely to miss the match.However, the Brighton boss would have been delighted to see Tariq Lamptey return from injury against Newcastle.Most read in FootballElsewhere, Chelsea captain Reece James made his return to the pitch after five months last weekend.Reece James returned to the pitch for the first time in five monthsCredit: RexBut, Pochettino will still have to manage without Enzo Fernandez (hernia), Ben Chilwell (knee), Robert Sanchez (muscle), Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament), Romeo Lavia (thigh) and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee).What are the odds?
      Brighton to win 21/10
      Draw 29/10
      Chelsea 21/20
      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More