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      EFL considering AXING 3pm TV blackout with Facebook, Netflix, Google, Apple and Amazon keen on buying rights

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      THE EFL is considering AXING the 3pm TV blackout in order to broadcast every game.And it’s already setting up a bidding war, with parties like Netflix and Amazon keen on buying the rights to matches.
      The EFL is considering lifting the 3pm blackout so they can broadcast every gameCredit: Getty
      The EFL’s current TV rights deal expires at the end of the 2023/24 season.
      Just like the Premier League, there is a blanket ban on broadcasting all 3pm matches on Saturdays.
      But chiefs are now ready to lift the veil and make every single game in the Championship, League One and League Two available for live TV.
      The EFL currently pockets £119million each year through its contract with Sky.
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      But chiefs reckon that figure could soar to an annual figure of £200m by allowing other parties to join in the action.
      The Mail claims invitations will soon be sent to Netflix, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google regarding future rights.
      The mega-names will be asked to send proposals as the EFL explores its options.
      But there will be no fixed contract as the plan is to televise every single match from the 2024/25 campaign.
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      The EFL’s decision is set to be welcomed by most sides, with just two Championship games currently shown each weekend.
      But the move would first have to be approved by the FA.
      And they in turn will then have to go to Uefa before the idea gets the green light.
      Should the EFL succeed, it could open the door for some in the Premier League to push for a similar broadcasting deal. More

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      Premier League clubs could SNUB Netflix Drive To Survive-style doc as bosses demand final say on whether it goes ahead

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      PREMIER LEAGUE managers could reject a Netflix documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the top flight, according to reports.Netflix’s Drive to Survive series on F1 has been a big hit and production company Box to Box Films now want to make a similar doc about the Prem.
      David Moyes has concerns about the proposed documentaryCredit: Alamy
      Clubs were reportedly informed of the idea earlier last month and talks took place ahead of the potential project.
      But according to the Daily Mail, Prem bosses had a “lukewarm” reaction to the idea.
      West Ham manager David Moyes wanted assurances that managers would get a say on whether the doc goes ahead.
      Managers are believed to be concerned by the access granted to the documentary makers, which could include filming inside the dressing room.
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      Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing series was granted such access for their deep dive into Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal.
      The shows have garnered critical success and been a hit for fans and pundits alike.
      Thierry Henry enjoyed the Gunners’ All or Nothing series but admitted players may not be too supportive.
      He said: “For the fans it’s amazing to see what is happening behind closed doors.
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      “For some players it may be too much.
      “But I think it’s good for people on the outside to have an insight.
      “Thank God they didn’t have that when I was playing… it would’ve certainly been entertaining.” More

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      Georgina Rodriguez reveals tragic death of baby son with Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo was ‘worst moment of my life’

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ will tell fans her loving family brought her back from the brink of despair after the death of one of her twins in the second series of her hit reality show.Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend reportedly signed a big-money deal at the start of the year to star in a follow-up.
      Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby son died at birth in April
      Georgina will reveal details of their turmoil in the second season on I Am GeorginaCredit: instagram
      And after Netflix confirmed I Am Georgina would return “soon”, the early details regarding the emotional turmoil she went through following the devastating loss in April are emerging.
      Netflix Spain’s Director of Entertainment Alvaro Diaz revealed the tragedy the pretty model and influencer and her Manchester United partner suffered will form a key part of the second series.
      And Georgina confessed in a preview of what she will say about the drama released to journalists at a Spanish TV and radio film festival: “Life has gifted me so much in such a short space of time.
      “This year I’ve experienced the best and the worst moment of my life in an instant.
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      “A big piece of my heart shattered and I asked myself how I could carry on.
      “I had the answer nearer than I thought.
      “I looked into the eyes of my children and there I saw the only way of doing it, being all together.”
      The 28-year-old Spaniard has said little about the death of one of her twins during childbirth since she and Cristiano announced their loss on April 18.
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      A heart-wrenching statement at the time said: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.
      “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.
      “We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support.
      “We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.
      “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
      Georgina called her surviving girl Bella Esmeralda her “small great blessing” in an emotional social media post showing her sleeping with a dummy in her mouth when she was nearly four months old.
      Bella Esmeralda is one of two children she has with Ronaldo – she acts as mum to his other three kids Cristiano Jr, 12, and five-year-old twins Eva and Mateo.
      Late last month she posted another photo of her newborn clutching her thumb alongside the touching message: “In skin, soul and heart.”
      A few days earlier Georgina was pictured making a surprise visit to the holy site of Fatima in Portugal in a visit which is also due to feature in the second series of I Am Georgina.
      The first series of the Netlix show revealed details of the couple getting togetherCredit: Netflix
      Netflix confirmed they are filming the second seasonCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo holds Bella Esmeralda but her twin brother tragically passed awayCredit: INSTAGRAM/CRISTIANO RONALDO
      Alvaro Diaz, confirming Netflix had jumped at the chance of putting her back in front of its cameras, said: “We didn’t have any doubt about commissioning a second series after seeing the first, because it’s difficult to find someone who opens the doors to their life wide-open like Georgina does.”
      He added during a presentation of Netflix Spain’s up-and-coming shows to journalists at FestTVal: “Georgina and her loved ones have experienced something very complicated and fans will see that she has dealt with it with naturalness and generosity.
      “The new series will feature moments of the most absolute sadness and the heart-wrenching loss Georgina suffered is something that can happen to someone who has everything, like her, as well as someone who has nothing.
      “But we are also going to laugh and enjoy a lot with the new season, just like we did last time round.”
      The first series of I Am Georgina premiered in 190 countries oon January 27 – Georgina’s 28th birthday – and became an instant top ten hit in many.
      Cristiano, left covered in blood last night after a painful collision with Czech Republic keeper Tomas Vaclik during an international with Portugal, confessed in the first series he was “1000 per cent certain” he would end up tying the knot with his former £10-an-hour shop worker partner.
      Georgina revealed in season one she went from taking public transport to get to the Gucci store where she met Cristiano in 2016 to being ferried around in his fleet of high-powered sports cars.
      It is not yet clear if the pre-season uncertainty surrounding the striker’s future at Old Trafford will feature at all in the second series, set to be called I Am Georgina 2.
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      The 37-year-old, who is missing out on Champions League football, will now remain with the Red Devils until at least January following the closure of the transfer window.
      But as revealed by SunSport, he is expected to push for an exit after losing his place in the team to Marcus Rashford. More

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      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell signs up to celeb dating app Raya after split from Too Hot To Handle star Holly Scarfone

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      ENGLAND and Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is back on the market again and using A-list dating app Raya to meet potential sweethearts.In June the footie ace was snapped in LA with star of Netflix show Too Hot To Handle Holly Scarfone but since then the pair have gone their separate ways.
      Ben had been pictured in LA with stunning model Holly ScarfoneCredit: @hollyscarfone
      Chelsea and England defender Ben Chilwell is looking for love on RayaCredit: Getty
      This week Ben’s profile popped up in Birmingham.
      He said he was “visiting from London” and shared a series of snaps with his famous footie pals, including Dele Alli and Mason Mount, set to a Burna Boy soundtrack.
      Get swiping, ladies.
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      Tyson Fury spotted out and about in Manchester as boxing champion films secret scenes for Netflix docuseries

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      TYSON FURY has been spotted filming scenes for his upcoming Netflix docuseries in Manchester.The Gyspy King, who was in attendance at the city’s AO Arena to watch pal Joseph Parker’s clash with Joe Joyce, is to be the subject of a ten-parter with the streaming giants, along with wife Paris.
      Tyson Fury has filmed scenes for his Netflix docuseries in ManchesterCredit: Splash
      Fury is the subject of a ten-part documentary by the streaming serviceCredit: Splash
      The Gypsy King has been filmed by Netflix since shortly after his win over Dillian Whyte in AprilCredit: Splash
      The working title for the multi-part series is “At Home with the Furys”.
      It is understood that filming began shortly after the Gypsy King knocked out Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April where he defended his WBC heavyweight title.
      The blockbuster series was supposed to show Fury settling into retired life at home with Paris and their six children.
      But cameras will instead capture Fury making a dramatic U-turn on his decision to hang up his gloves.
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      He and British compatriot Anthony Joshua have agreed a 60/40 purse split in the unbeaten Mancunian’s favour, with the bout expected to take place in Cardiff later this year.
      The former WBA, WBO and IBF champ recently had scenes filmed during his romantic break with wife Paris in Cannes.
      And now scenes have been shot in Manchester at his hotel, where Fury was mobbed by fans as he made his way down Deansgate.
      He could be seen wearing a black jacket and jeans, while having a Gucci bag draped around his neck.
      The Netflix series will see Fury make a U-turn on his decision to retire from boxingCredit: Splash
      Fury is poised to face British compatriot Anthony Joshua in DecemberCredit: Splash
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      Fury last week delivered an X-rated message to Joshua urging the 2012 Olympic gold medallist to sign the contract.
      In a clip he shared on social media, he said: “Sign the contract AJ you little p***y.
      “Sign the bloody contract p***y boy.”
      He had on Friday blasted both AJ and Oleksandr Usyk in another fiery video where he branded them as “a pair of sausage s***houses”.
      Joshua has been warned to sign off on a bout with Fury by the end of next week or he runs the risk of missing out on a fight.
      Promoter George Warren remarked: “We need to be getting contracts signed next week.
      “I don’t think that’s difficult. If everyone wants to make it, it can be done and I believe the other side wants to make it.

      “My dad Frank and Eddie Hearn have gone on record to say 90-95 per cent of it’s been agreed.
      “There are parts of contracts need to be refined and negotiated — tickets and hotel rooms — the biggest thing is the broadcast but it should not slow down the contract.”
      Fury was at the AO Arena in Manchester to watch Joe Joyce take on Joseph ParkerCredit: PA More

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      Premier League approached by Netflix to film tell-all ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ style documentary

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      THE PRODUCERS of Netflix’s popular series ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ have approached the Premier League over producing a similar documentary for them.Box To Box Films – the company behind Drive to Survive – want to add the Premier League to their portfolio of sports they cover in tell-all and exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries.
      The Premier League have been approached over a ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ style documentaryCredit: AP
      Since DTS began airing F1 has seen a boom in popularity, with record viewing figures in 2021Credit: Getty
      According to The Times, clubs were informed of the idea earlier this week and talks will now take place ahead of the potential project.
      F1 has seen a massive boom in popularity since the series began to air on Netflix in 2019.
      It gave viewers an insight into an otherwise exclusive world where driver’s personalties only shone through in press conferences and on track.
      Last season’s dramatic title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen saw record viewing figures and attendances at a number of races across the season.
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      This included the Silverstone Grand Prix – where the attendance record was again broken this year as 142,000 attended race day – and the season finale in Abu Dhabi which saw a whopping 108.7 million viewers tune in.
      In a potential collaboration between the Premier League and Box To Box it is hoped a similar impact can be felt.
      English clubs have already allowed Amazon to produce behind-the-scenes documentaries including Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
      Of course, the Premier League is far larger market than F1 and it is already close to bursting in a domestic sense.
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      Consequently, league chiefs have turned their attention internationally, which is viewed as having the biggest growth potential for the English top flight.
      Such a move is likely to also benefit likely streaming platform Netflix, after they lost 200,000 subscribers following a price hike in April. More

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      Ronaldo branded a ‘b******’ as legends open up on Brazil icon in new DAZN documentary ‘The Phenomenon’

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      LEGENDARY striker Ronaldo is the star of a new DAZN documentary titled “The Phenomenon” in which he’s branded a ‘b******’.The Brazilian icon is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
      Ronaldo is the star of his own new Netflix documentaryCredit: NETFLIX
      The trailer showed a clip where Ronaldo was swarmed by fans at an airportCredit: NETFLIX
      Maldini puts Ronaldo up there with Messi and MaradonaCredit: NETFLIX
      Simeone hilariously labelled Ronaldo a “b******” for how talented he wasCredit: NETFLIX
      And he announced the news of his new documentary via social media on Friday – his 46th birthday.
      He said: “Today’s my birthday and to celebrate, I’d like to announce The Phenomenon – a DAZN Original telling the true story of my career – will be released next month
      “Here’s a little teaser featuring some friends remembering when I was the best player in the world 😉.”
      A host of footballing superstars have contributed to the programme and can be seen in a sneak peak trailer.
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      Paolo Maldini, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Christian Vieri and Diego Simeone have all offered up their opinions on the South American and his undeniable greatness.
      But Atletico Madrid boss Simeone had perhaps the best quote about the former Barcelona and Real Madrid man.
      He said: “He was a b******. He was a bastard because he could do anything.”
      Meanwhile, Zidane referenced Ronaldo’s famous haircut from the 2000s and said: “With his thing here [points to his head].
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      “I couldn’t have got away with it myself, but he was El Phenomenon.”
      Maldini added: “The three greatest players I saw during my career were Messi, Maradona and him.”
      And Carlos said: “Ronaldo is unique. Ronaldo has done things on the pitch that no other player has done or will do.”
      Ronaldo also spoken in the short clip about the times he went through airports to incredible fanfair.
      Reacting to a clip of the pandemonium from back in the day, the Brazilian said: “Crazy, right? I still have airport trauma today and it’s probably because of those trips.”
      Ronaldo also sat down with former roommate Carlos to discuss the infamous 1998 World Cup final.
      The striker scored four goals on the way to the final but then missed the clash with France after suffering a convulsive fit just hours before the match.
      Brazil lost 3-0 as France claimed the trophy for the first time.
      And the DAZN trailer shows Ronaldo and Carlos discussing the hotel room they shared at the tournament.
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      But it cuts off before anything of note is said and the caption reads “to be continued”.
      Fans will have to wait for any revelations in the documentary – with a release date yet to be announced.
      Zidane made fun of Ronaldo’s crazy haircutCredit: NETFLIX
      Ronaldo’s team-mate Carlos insists there will never be anyone else like RonaldoCredit: NETFLIX More

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      Netflix and Amazon Prime in bidding war to sign Man Utd for revealing fly-on-the-wall docuseries like All or Nothing

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      NETFLIX and Amazon Prime are in a bidding war to sign Manchester United for a new fly-on-the-wall documentary series.TV execs are keen to capitalise on the popularity of the recent All or Nothing documentary which follows the rollercoaster year endured by Arsenal last season.
      Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing: Netflix has been a massive hit
      Manchester City, Tottenham and Sunderland have also appeared in similar shows – and all have proved huge ratings successes.
      SunSport understands that Manchester United are the top of the list for the bosses of streaming giants – and they are willing to pay MILLIONS for it.
      A source said: “The story of the rebuild of Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo and the campaign to remove the Glazer family from the club is like a Hollywood movie in itself.
      “That’s why the club has become the new target for both Amazon Prime and Netflix producers and offers have gone in several times.
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      “Producers have made great play of the fact a programme would be a chance for the directors to show a different side to their role at the club, much like the way Arsenal’s owners did in All or Nothing.
      “So far United haven’t given the idea the green light. But the interest remains strong and is unlikely to go away.”

      The streaming giants are prepared to pay Man Utd a huge sum to allow the cameras inside the club.
      The source continued: “Amazon paid about £10m for the All or Nothing series.
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      “But producers would be willing to go much, much more than that if they could get access to the biggest club in the world.
      “Viewers from China to America to Manchester would be tuning in if they could pull it off.”
      Sun Online understands Barcelona are also being targeted for a fly-on-the-wall show with interest high following the club’s financial turmoil.
      The story of Wrexham’s purchase by Hollywood owners is also currently drawing in viewers from around the world on Disney Plus and has been acclaimed by critics.
      Our source added: “Fly on the wall football shows are very much in fashion at the moment and Amazon and Netflix want to show more and more of them.
      “Most top clubs have their own TV channel these days but they don’t show the true inside story of what goes on, which is why fly on the wall programmes are proving to be so popular right now.”
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       Amazon also reportedly want to film Newcastle for the duration of the 2023/24 season.
      The season would hit the silver screen in the summer of 2024 and could provide a unique insight into life at the club since the Saudi-led takeover last October.
      Former chairman Stewart Donald on Netflix’s Sunderland ‘Til I DieCredit: Netflix More