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    Portugal 0-1 Spain LIVE: Nations League reaction as Morata hits dramatic late tap-in – latest updates

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    ALVARO MORATA scored a late winner as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the Nations League finals.Cristiano Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, and was sporting a nasty looking black eye after a collision in the 4-0 win over Czech Republic from the weekend.
    The teams now go forward to the World Cup, which kicks off in just SEVEN weeks.

    Result: Portugal 0-1 Spain
    Portugal XI: Diogo Costa, Cancelo, Danilo, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Carvalho Fernandes, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Jota
    Spain XI: Unai Simon, Carvajal, Guillamon, Pau Torres, Gaya, Soler, Rodri, Koke, Ferran Torres, Morata, Sarabia

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    Thank you all for tuning into SunSport’s live coverage.
    We hope you enjoyed it as Spain pulled off a historic win over Portugal in tonight’s Iberian derby.
    We’ll be back with plenty of live sporting action as the Premier League returns this weekend.
    Stayed tuned for that, but for now, good night and take care.
    Stat attack
    Some stats for your reading pleasure.
    Spain will play the UEFA Nations League final four for the second successive edition after finishing runners-up in 2020/21, the second team to do so after Italy (2020/21 and 2022/23).
    At 20 years and 77 days, Nico Williams has become the youngest player to provide an assist for Spain in the UEFA Nations League history.
    No player has scored more goals for Spain in all competitions than Álvaro Morata under Luis Enrique Martínez (13, level with Ferran Torres).
    Ferran Torres has failed to score in his last seven matches for Spain in all competitions (7 shots, 2 on target), having scored 12 goals in his previous 17 games (43 shots, 21 on target).
    Spain failed to register a shot on target in the first half of consecutive games for just the second time in all competitions since May 2006, the first being March 2016 under Vicente del Bosque.
    Ronaldo watch
    A massive personality like Ronaldo deserves his very own breakdown.
    And frankly, it did look like a car which needed some urgent repairs.
    While his off-ball movement was superb, particularly with two big chances in the second half that were only prevented from ending in goals thanks to Simon in Spain’s net, it must be said Ronaldo had an elusive performance.
    It is a common theme of his play these days to not be too involved in proceedings, and once again that occurred today.
    However, when he was involved too often his passing or ball control was too loose or poor and resulted in him giving the ball away needlessly.
    One chance in the second half also showcased a Ronaldo who is appearing to lack confidence.
    The 37-year-old would normally hit a chance such as the one he had in the 47th minute first time and it would normally end in a goal.
    However, he took an unnecessary extra touch and it cost him the glorious opportunity that had been worked for him as a defender got back just in time to take it off his feet.
    Manchester United will be somewhat concerned with this look.
    He hasn’t looked like himself all season, but you can still tell the hunger and determination is there to succeed.
    Qatar will likely be his final World Cup appearance, and he will be desperate to go out with a bang.
    Prem player watch
    In terms of Premier League stars in action tonight, most looked very good.
    Rodri had a good game at the base of Spain’s midfield and when he was asked to move into the back four following the introduction of Busquets at half-time.
    Cancelo also looked strong at right-back for Portugal, but this system doesn’t allow him to shine as much as he does at Man City.
    Ruben Dias was also generally solid, with not a whole lot to mention on him apart from questioning where he was for the goal.
    Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Jota both played well and also combined very well together.
    Silva was very quiet tonight, he was tidy but never got into his groove.
    So what’s next after tonight?
    Well with the Nations League group stage now concluded, club football can now return.
    But that will only be until November when the biggest football tournament in the world gets underway.
    The fruits of their labour tonight will be felt next year when the Nations League semi-finals and finals are played.
    Spain has joined Croatia, Italy and Holland in the final four, and they will be hoping to go one better than last year when they lost in the final to France.
    The key man for Spain? A kid from Pamplona
    Nico Williams has just showed the world a glimpse into a bright future.
    Prior to his introduction, Spain looked toothless, will lots of possession but no cutting edge or runners beyond.
    With his performance tonight the 20-year-old might have just muscled his way into the World Cup squad.
    His directness caused Portugal no end of problems as he popped up everywhere across the attack.
    It was his smart header back across goal which allowed Morata to send Spain into the final four of the Nations League.
    The winning duo
    Credit: https://twitter.com/TheEuropeanLad/status/1574859416674963472?s=20&t=Iinr11A6gIuWB5Dh8oNtOQ
    FULL-TIME: SPAIN ARE THROUGH TO THE FINALS
    The inaugural Nations League champions are out after Alvaro Morata’s late finish gifted Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal.
    Portugal 0-1 Spain
    90+4. Portugal relentlessly pressing but are also being sloppy on the ball.
    They need more quality immediately if they are to salvage their Nations League campaign.
    A minute to go of five added on now.
    Portugal 0-1 Spain
    90. ANOTHER HUGE CHANCE FOR RONALDO
    The ball is played in behind the Spanish defence where Ronaldo runs onto the ball at a tight angle.
    He fires a shot at goal but Simon is able to save with his feet just about.
    If this result holds it will be the first time Spain have won a competitive game in the country in 88 years.
    Morata with a poachers finish
    88. Spain finally pick open the lock after a beautiful pass is played towards the far post where Williams is.
    The 20-year-old then heads the ball back across with a perfectly weighted header for Morata who was left unmarked in the middle.
    Portugal 0-1 Spain
    GOALLLLL
    SPAIN GET THE GOAL THEY NEED
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    87. Spain attacks just keep coming and coming at the moment but they are all being repelled by the stoic Portuguese defence.
    It seems as if Williams -if anyone could be the key to unlocking the chest here.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    84. Spain have looked largely toothless tonight, but Williams just gave a glimpse of his potential future.
    He got the ball and was immediately positive, cutting inside from the right wing and taking a shot at goal.
    Williams then gets the ball in a dangerous area again but has no support as he cuts the ball into the corridor of uncertainty.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    78. Jota now makes way for Leao.
    12 minutes to go with Spain currently having the lion’s share of the ball in the last few minutes.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    73. Portugal make their first change.
    Joao Mario comes on for Silva, who has been good when on the ball but largely anonymous tonight.
    Spain also bring on Nico Williams – Inaki’s younger brother – for Torres.
    It’s just his second-ever cap for La Furia Roja.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    72. Morata and Ronaldo with decent chances.
    Spain work the ball well and the ball goes through to Morata on the left side, but his shot is straight at the goalkeeper.
    Portugal then opens Spain up well and the ball is played to Ronaldo inside the area for a one-on-one.
    But his touch lets him down again and a defender gets back just before he takes on the shot.
    He’s missing his usual sharpness tonight.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    69. HOW DID THAT NOT GO IN.
    A free-kick is whipped into the far post by Portugal.
    All the Spanish defenders miss it and Pereira finds Fernandes with room in the area.
    He hits a shot towards the far post but Carvajal is there to block it, though it goes skimming off his leg over the bar as opposed to away.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    65. Mendes take a bow. That was beautiful.
    Mendes gets the ball from Pino and then dribbles past the winger, he then jinks between a trio of defenders on the left flank to get into the Spain half
    Unfortunately, he decides to pass back instead of continuing his run and the attack dies out.
    This game needs an injection of magic just like that, and in fairness, Mendes could be the man to provide it.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    60. Luis Enrique rolling the dice with a trio of changes.
    Sarabia, Torres and Koke all off in favour of three teenagers.
    Pedri, Gavi and Pino all come on to try and force a goal.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    60. Luis Enrique rolling the dice with a trio of changes.
    Sarabia, Torres and Koke all off in favour of three teenagers.
    Pedri, Gavi and Pino all come on to try and force a goal.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    57. Game’s tempo has slowed thus far.
    Both teams likely just testing each other before really going for it.
    Soler did just fire a shot miles over for Spain though.
    To be fair the shot might well have landed in Spain.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    47. RONALDO HUGE CHANCE.
    Portugal are off to a flyer this half as Ronaldo almost gives the lead.
    Santos’ side work the ball well down the left and Ronaldo gets a shot away from close range after Jota slips him in, but Simon is equal to it to keep the score level.
    Portugal 0-0 Spain
    46. Silva is given a card inside a minute.
    It perhaps a bit harsh considering he only extended it to push off the pressing Gaya, but after hitting him in the face there wasn’t a lot he could do.
    Half-time changes.
    Veteran Sergio Busquets has come on for the carded Guillamon.
    No changes for Portugal just yet.
    Back underway now.
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      England 3 Germany 3 LIVE SCORE: Havertz’s late equaliser spoils incredible comeback as rollercoaster match ends level

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      ENGLAND concluded their World Cup preparations with a rollercoaster of a match against Germany.Goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz saw Hansi Flick’s men race to a 2-0 lead.
      But Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and captain Harry Kane inspired the Three Lions to an incredible comeback.
      However, a howler from Nick Pope presented Havertz with his second of the evening, forcing Southgate’s side to settle for a draw at Wembley.

      RESULT: England 3-3 Germany
      Live stream: All 4
      TV channel: Channel 4
      England XI: Pope; Maguire, Stones, Dier; James, Rice, Bellingham, Shaw; Sterling, Foden; Kane
      Germany XI: Ter Stegen, Kehrer, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Hofmann, Musiala, Sane; Havertz

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      That’s all from Wembley Stadium
      After a sloppy start, England came back from behind in a whirlwind second half to cap off an underwhelming Nations League campaign.
      It also marks the end of World Cup preparations as the Three Lions’ next scheduled match will see them face Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.
      Gareth Southgate has some serious decisions to make before then with every man fighting for a place in the squad.
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Gareth Southgate reacts
      When speaking to Channel 4, the England boss said:
      “To an extent we are always going to face pressure so we need to be exposed to pressure.
      “We played a friendly against Ivory Coast in March and they went to 10 men and it became a non-event and we learnt nothing.
      “This week we’ve learnt a huge amount. They’ve had to step forward and come together – it will benefit us in the long run.”
      On the penalty Maguire gave away: “It is hard to tell from the side, it is the giving away of possession that is the problem, but look as a group they have really come together this week.
      “It has been a tough period for team but they have grown.”
      Credit: Getty
      Hansi Flick reacts
      “There are a lot of positives we can take from the game, but some negatives too that we will have to address. It was positive that we came back again at the end. It was a good test.”
      Credit: Getty
      Elsewhere in Group A3
      Italy defeated Hungary 2-0 to jump to the top of the group thanks to goals from Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco.
      Credit: UEFA.com
      Point to prove
      England are winless in their last six games in all competitions – their longest run since April-June 1993.
      It’s also their longest ever winless run going into a major tournament. (Opta)
      Credit: PA
      Harry Kane reacts
      When speaking to Channel 4, the England skipper said:
      “It was a lot better. I thought we played really well today, we were unfortunate to go 2-0 behind, it was a mistake and then a great goal from the edge of the box.
      “We did really well to stay in the game, to get back into it, get into the lead and then unfortunately another error.
      “The mentality and fight of the team was shown out there today.
      “We didn’t get the win but we can be proud of what we did and it puts us in a good place ahead of the World Cup.
      “It was nice to score obviously. There always seems to be a few pressure penalties here at Wembley but it was nice to see that one go in and just a shame we couldn’t get the win but we keep going.
      “I am proud of the boys and now we have a busy six weeks or so before we get ready for the World Cup.”
      Credit: Getty
      Match stats

      Full Time – England 3-3 Germany
      And, breathe…
      Six goals, 45 minutes.
      While all hope looked lost for England, the Three Lions fought back to draw the score level before Kane’s superb penalty fired them into a brief lead.
      Although Havertz struck again late in the game, it was certainly an improved performance from Gareth Southgate’s side.
      Full Time – England 3-3 Germany
      The points are shared after a whirlwind second half.
      Credit: Getty
      90+5. England 3-3 Germany
      England make another substitution.
      Henderson is on to replace Bellingham.
      90+1. England 3-3 Germany
      Another change for Germany.
      Havertz is replaced with Bella-Kotchap.
      90. England 3-3 Germany
      Huge chance for England!
      Saka is sent through on goal, but Ter Stegen makes a fingertip save to steer the ball away.
      Six minutes will be added on…
      88. England 3-3 Germany
      Gnabry strikes from distance but Pope spills the save and the ball falls to the feet of Havertz who pokes it into the bottom corner.
      87. GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL GERMANY!
      Havertz strikes again!
      84. England 3-2 Germany
      Germany have made another change.
      Muller has replaced Musiala.
      83. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!
      Kane steps up to take the penalty and fires the ball into the top left corner!
      What a comeback!
      Credit: Getty
      81. England 2-2 Germany
      England have a penalty!
      Schlotterbeck receives a booking for a dangerous challenge on Bellingham in the box.
      76. England 2-2 Germany
      Saka makes a fantastic run towards goal before Mount fires the ball into the back of the net.
      What a response!
      Credit: Getty
      75. GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
      Mount fires England level!!!!
      What a response!
      73. England 1-2 Germany
      Bellingham sends the ball wide to Saka on the right, who sets it back to James.
      The Chelsea man then sends a cross towards Shaw who is able to fire the ball into the bottom corner.
      Credit: Getty
      72. GOOOAAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!
      Shaw gets one back for the Three Lions!
      70. England 0-2 Germany
      Germany are next to make two changes.
      Sane is replaced with Gnabry.
      Raum is replaced with Gosens.
      68. England 0-2 Germany
      Germany break forward on the counter attack.
      Werner receives the ball just outside the penalty area and squares it to Havertz, who fires an excellent strike into the top left corner.
      What a goal from the Chelsea man!
      Credit: PA
      67. GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL GERMANY!
      What a strike from Havertz!
      65. England 0-1 Germany
      Southgate makes two changes.
      Saka is on to replace Foden.
      Mount is on to replace Sterling.
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      Netherlands 1 Belgium 0 LIVE SCORE: Van Dijk’s header clinches win for hosts after Dodi’s late bicycle kick hits the bar

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      NETHERLANDS continued their incredible unbeaten run under Louis Van Gaal with a gruelling 1-0 win over local rivals Belgium.Virgil Van Dijk’s back-post header was enough to seal all three points for the hosts – securing a Nations League finals spot for next year.
      But things could have been different had substitute Dodi Lukebakio’s last-gasp spectacular bicycle kick flew in during stoppage time.

      RESULT: Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
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      TV channel: Premier Sports 1
      Netherlands XI: Pasveer,; Timber, Van Djik, Ake; Dumfries, Blind, Berghuis, de Roon; Klaassen; Bergwijn, Janssen
      Belgium XI: Courtois; Debast, Alderweirald, Vertonghen; Castagne, Meunier, Onana, Witsel; De Bruyne, Hazard; Batshuayi

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      That’s all from Amsterdam
      The Netherlands march on to the finals after securing a famous 1-0 victory on derby day.
      Belgium’s uphill task proved too much against a well-drilled Van Gaal side.
      Thank you for reading this match-blog and have a good evening.
      Former Netherlands player Robin van Persie soaked up the applause at the end of the game.Credit: EPA
      So close to glory
      Lukebakioko came so close to what would have been the goal of the tournament.
      Deep into stoppage time, the substitute attempted a bicycle kick which thundered against the upright, leaving viewers stunned. What an effort.
      Credit: Getty
      Scores on the doors
      Elsewhere tonight…

      Austria 1-3 Croatia
      Denmark 2-0 France
      Wales 0-1 Poland

      Croatia finish top of Group 1 and join the Netherlands in the finals.
      Watch Van Djik head home
      The Liverpool defender rose highest to break the deadlock in the 72nd minute.

      Full time – Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      Anthony Taylor blows his whistle and the Johan Cruyff arena erupts.
      Van Gaal’s near perfect run comes to an end in fitting fashion, with a win over their noisy neighbours. The hosts came here with a game plan and executed it to perfection, suffocating Belgium for large periods of the game and taking their opportunity when it came.
      Van Djik’s sucker-punch header was the difference in the end. Roberto Martinez’s side had their moments, but struggled to gain any real momentum.
      An assured Dutch side march on to the finals!
      .Credit: Getty
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      90+4, Lukebakio hits the post from a bicycle kick!
      That was centimetres away from pure genius. The forward got up brilliantly to meet De Bruyne’s ball in, thumping his over-head kick against the post. The keeper was rooted to the spot.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      90+3, The hosts are still attacking and the fans inside the Johan Cruyff arena are singing loyder than ever. They are very close.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      89, Gakpo makes a brilliant run and plays a pass towards Klassen who had an open goal. Courtois read his intention well, palming it away from danger.
      Tielemans then clips his man and we are to have four added minutes here.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      87, Klassen should score. The midfielder takes the ball down nicely in the area and pokes one towards goal. But his effort is tame and relatively straightforward for Courtois.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      85, Lukebakio attempts to latch on to a pass but Pasveer is out quickly to smother the attack. He’s looked really sharp in goal this evening.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      83, Taylor is booked for a poor challenge on his man.
      7 minutes plus stoppage time for the visitors to score five goals.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      81, Castagne is withdrawn and Lukebakio is thrown on for the remainder of this match.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      77, Dumfries goes into the referee’s book for a late challenge on his man.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      75, Bergwijn almost doubles their advantage!
      He has time to measure a shot, but drags it narrowly wide of the post.
      Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      74, Tielemans is on to replace Onana for the visitors.
      GOAL! – Netherlands 1-0 Belgium
      72, Gakpo curled in the corner and Van Djik leaped highest to score with a thumping header past Courtois, who had no chance!
      It’s a long way back for Belgium now. The hosts can see the finish line.
      .Credit: Getty
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      72, Taylor floats a dangerous ball into the area but it’s headed clear for a Netherlands corner. What can they make of it?
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      71, Bergwijn dances past a few challenges before letting fly. But it’s too central and Courtois keeps the scores level.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      67, Onana with the chance to break the deadlock!
      The ball is floated into him and he digs out a shot on target but it doesn’t have the power on it. Pasveer can deal with it easily enough.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      65, Van Gaal uses the break in play to make a change himself, throwing on de Vrij for Timber who has looked solid at the back this evening.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      64, Hazard wins the free kick and that will be his last involvement. He hobbles off after picking up a knock in the challenge and Trossard is on.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      61, Hazard drives his team up-field and frees Carrasco down the left. The winger tries to make room for a shot, but it’s blocked by Dumfries.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      59, It just hasn’t quite clicked for De Bruyne today. He has got into great positions but struggled with the final pass. This time he can’t thread it through to the on-running De Ketelaere through a wall of orange shirts.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      57, De Ketelaere flashes a wicked ball across the six-yard box but Van Djik is there to intercept and lump it clear.
      Netherlands 0-0 Belgium
      53, Taylor takes the ball in his stride and fires one on goal. It’s blocked and out for a corner which Timber meets well, but can’t direct his header on target.
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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker LIVE RESULTS: Joyce speaks on Tyson Fury and Usyk fights after stunning KO – latest reaction

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      JOE JOYCE dispatched of Joseph Parker with a stunning knockout to win their heavyweight clash.A HUGE left hook in the 11th round saw former world champ Parker stopped for the first time in his career.
      Both fighters landed heavy shots in a brutal main event in Manchester, before Joyce pulled away to finish in dominant style.
      Joyce was winning on ALL three judges scorecards before the big finale to cap a sensational performance.

      Result Joyce wins by TKO round 11

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      Punch stats from Joyce vs Parker
      CompuBox Punch stats from Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker show that the dominant man came out on top in Manchester.
      Joyce landed a total of 308 punches to Parker’s 147 – including 204 power punches.
      Parker managed just 124 power punches and was also much less effective with his jab as Joyce utilised his height and reach.
      Joyce landed 106 of the 364 jabs he threw – a success rate of 29 per cent.
      Parker was accurate with just 7.5 per cent of the jabs he threw, landing 23 out of 305 thrown.
      Ring magazine ratings
      How will the Ring magazine change their heavyweight ratings following Joe Joyce’s victory over Joseph Parker last night?
      Here is how they looked heading into the clash.
      Note: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury not included as they are champions.

      Anthony Joshua
      Deontay Wilder
      Joseph Parker
      Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Dillian Whyte
      Joe Joyce
      Luis Ortiz
      Filip Hrgovic
      Frank Sanchez
      Zhilei Zhang

      Fury gives Parker nod of approval
      Tyson Fury gave Joseph Parker a nod moments after the Kiwi was knocked out by Joe Joyce.
      Parker, 30, withstood a barrage from the Brit before a left hook ended the fight in the 11th round.
      And while Parker lay on the floor wondering what had just hit him, the Gypsy King nodded his head to him as a sign of respect.
      Fury was sitting ringside alongside his father John and he was the first person Parker looked to after the knock-out blow.
      The Brit also gestured with his hand for Parker to get back up, but the former world champion was down and out and the referee waved off the fight once he did get back to his feet.
      Fury respected Parker’s performance in defeat
      Joe Joyce’s best wins
      Joe Joyce now has an impressive resume since turning over from the amateurs.
      The highlight wins of his professional career are:

      Joseph Parker
      Daniel Dubois
      Carlos Takam
      Bryant Jennings

      Fury backs Joyce after Parker win
      Tyson Fury has claimed Joe Joyce would beat Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
      The Juggernaut stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round on Saturday night and is in line for a shot at the world heavyweight title.
      And Fury told iFL TV after the bout that he believes Joyce “beats Joshua and he beats Usyk”.
      Parker “still learning” as a fighter
      Joseph Parker congratulated Joe Joyce on his victory but is determined to come back stronger than ever following the defeat.
      He said: “He was put under a lot of pressure, so congratulations to him he is a hell of a fighter.
      “I still feel like I’ve got a lot to give boxing, I’ve just got to keep working. He put the pressure on, when I came out I should have focused more, but he caught me with a few shots and it sort of changed from there.
      “There’s no point dwelling on it, a loss is a loss but you’ve got to keep putting in the training and get back to work. If you dwell on it, then that will hold you back – it’s just a fight really.
      “I’ll relax for a bit and when the time is right I’ll watch the fight over and look at what we did positive and negative and work on it, it’s all learning. Even though I’ve been champion of the world, I’m still learning as a fighter.”
      Joyce continued
      “Both Usyk and Fury are tough fights because they are both at the absolute top level.
      “They both have different strengths and weaknesses but are very different fighters.
      “Fury is the tall switch hitter who can now bang a bit. Usyk is the smaller man but he’s the quicker southpaw.
      “They are both really tough opponents but fights that I want.”
      Credit: Getty
      Joe Joyce speaks on Fury
      Joe Joyce has spoken about a huge Tyson Fury fight for 2023 in his post-fight press conference.
      When asked if Fury or a rematch with his amateur opponent and new WBA, IBF and WBO boss Oleksandr Usyk was more exciting, Joyce said: “I want Usyk again but Tyson Fury reckons he is up for a scrap with me now.
      “He knows it would be a tough fight for himself now but I think he wants it.
      “I think he wants to fight me.”
      David Haye praises “perfect” Joyce
      Former world champion David Haye was full of praise for Joe Joyce, applauding his jab as well as his chin.
      Haye also complimented the “punishment” Parker took but suggested he took a conclusive beating from Joyce.
      Haye said: “It was perfect, he went out there and established his jab and completely took Parker’s heart away. Parker looked gassed out from the second round, from the second round he was looking uncomfortable.
      “Joyce just continued to tap tap tap with that jab. They’re not massive shots but they’re shots from a big massive 19 stone man.
      “Parker’s gonna have a hell of a headache tomorrow. You’ve gotta give Parker credit, he took so much punishment in that fight. I’m not sure what he’s gonna do going forward but that is as conclusive a beating as you could possibly ever wanna see.
      “We found out finally, does Joyce’s chin absorb world-class power? The answer is yes.”
      Warren sets sights on Usyk
      Joe Joyce’s promoter Frank Waren praised both fighters after their gruelling 11-round bout and likened his man to a “fine wine”.
      He also claimed he will do everything in his power to grant Joyce’s wish to fight Oleksandr Usyk.
      Warren said: “Joe showed why he is the juggernaut. I knew he’d get there in the end but hats off to Joseph Parker, he is a brave warrior.
      “We have a new kid on the block here. Joyce is like a fine wine, he is getting better with age.
      “He is the mandatory challenger for the WBO title against Usyk and we are going to move heaven and earth to make sure he gets a shot.”
      Fury vs AJ latest
      Tyson Fury has give the latest on the Anthony Joshua fight.
      And he wants the contract signed TOMORROW.
      Fury was speaking ahead of the Joyce vs Parker fight.
      He said: “There’s no way this gets signed on Monday… If he wants to put a timeframe of Monday, then it’s clear to the whole public that he doesn’t want the fight.”
      Juggernaut outpunches Joseph Parker
      CompuBox Punch stats from Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker show just how much the Brit dominated his opponent.
      Joyce landed a total of 308 punches to Parker’s 147 including 204 power punches.
      Parker managed just 124 power punches and was also much less effective with his jab as Joyce made good advantage of his height and reach.
      Joyce landed 106 of the 364 jabs he threw for a hit rate of 29 per cent, but Parker was accurate with just 7.5 per cent of the jabs he threw, landing a shocking 23 out of 305 thrown.
      Joyce speaks
      Joe Joyce has spoken after his thrilling win.
      And he’s called out world champs Oleksandr Usyk AND Tyson Fury.
      2023 could be the year of the Juggernaut.

      Parker stoppage
      Joe Joyce became the first man to ever stop Joseph Parker in the stunning victory.
      Parker held on bravely before a devastating left finished him off in the 11th round.
      Joyce upped the tempo in the second half of the fight and absolutely dominated by the finish in what was the biggest test of his career.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Who’s next for Joyce?
      Well, he’s now the mandatory for Usyk’s WBO world title.
      The pair fought in the World Series of Boxing back in 2013 with them both amateurs.
      Joyce lost over five rounds on points on that occasion.

      Big celebrations
      Joe Joyce and his team including head trainer Ismael Salas celebrate in the ring after the huge victory.
      Joyce firmly in position for a world title shot now.

      Joe Joyce wins the WBO ‘interim’ heavyweight title
      Joyce, who turned 37 on Monday is an infamously slow starter, was not at the races early again in Manchester.
      The New Zealander was whacking away at the Londoner’s ribs as much as he could but Joyce has freakish resilience.
      Joyce raced out for the sixth and smashed a right hand straight onto Parker’s broken nose.
      Joyce was still getting punched back but he was overpowering and exhausting Parker in every clinch and slashing away at his head and body.
      It was all action, thrilling stuff but only Joyce looked capable of scoring the late stoppage thanks to his super-human chin.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
      A tremendous nights boxing!
      What a night of boxing that was!
      We saw Serrano get the better of Mahfoud, and then Joe Joyce put in a brilliant, smart performance to get the better of Joseph Parker.
      Joe Joyce got the better of Joseph Parker in Manchester.Credit: Getty
      A sense of humour too!
      Joe Joyce on a potential fight with champ Oleksandr Usyk…
      “I’m very feel, let’s get it on.”Joe JoyceOn fighting Usyk.
      Joe Joyce speaks…
      “I hit him with everything I’ve got, the kitchen sink, the handbag, everything.”Joe JoyceOn beating Joseph Parker
      Great sportsmanship
      You love to see it.
      Joseph Parker holds Joyce’s hand up to the sky.
      What a display from Joyce that was, he took Parker’s heart away in that one.
      What a fight…
      That was an immense contest from Joyce and Parker there.
      Parker was doing brilliantly to stay in that one, but Joyce reacted so well to hit a long range left hook that knocked Parker down to the ground.
      That was the icing on the cake for Joe Joyce who put up a great showing there…
      Round Eleven…
      Some big shots early from Joyce who rocked Parker there, he gets a good left hook too.
      Parker has done immensely well to stay in it.
      But HE IS KNOCKED OUT BY JOYCE IN THE ELEVENTH ROUND.
      Joyce in action against Parker in Manchester…Credit: PA
      Round Ten…
      Parker looks out on his feet, but then produces some big comeback shots it seems.
      Tyson Fury can be seen cheering on Joseph Parker, and they both look to be feeling the pace as we near the end of this one.
      Joyce is just peppering away at Parker where he can, and gets a good body shot on Parker.
      Joyce just not allowing his opponent a breather at the moment.
      Good work from Parker who gets some solid left hands in the end there.
      Round Nine…
      It seems Joyce now has a significant lead in this one.
      There is some quality work from Joe Parker, who gets a great uppercut on Joyce, but he returns it with interest!
      Parker is putting in a big effort in the ninth here.
      But Joyce is simply getting some big right hand shots.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura LIVE RESULT: Mayweather WINS with stunning second round knockout – latest updates

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER knocked out Mikuru Asakura in two rounds of their exhibition bout – in front of old rival Manny Pacquiao. Filipino icon PacMan travelled to Japan for a ringside view of the scheduled three-rounder.
      Asakura even landed a perfect counter right hook, which snapped Mayweather’s head back in the second round.
      But that actually proved to be the beginning of the end as the 50-0 boxing icon poured on the pressure.
      Asakura had no defence for a barrage of right hands coming his way and he was eventually floored just as the bell sounded

      Start time: From 4am BST

      I’ll be Pac
      Floyd Mayweather confirmed he will fight in Japan again – amid talk of a rematch with Manny Pacquaio.
      The boxing legend, who doubled his tally of exhibition wins in Japan, then revealed plans to return in the Far East again.
      He said: “I’m happy that we were able to give fans excitement tonight. Thanks for having me. I will be back.”
      Pacquiao entered the ring to embrace Mayweather and then hinted that he could fight in Japan himself.
      He said: “Thank you so much for this opportunity. I witnessed a good exhibition and good promotion with RIZIN.
      “Thank you for the chance and I hope this is not the last one.”
      Credit: Rex
      Oh Mann
      Manny Pacquiao has teased a fight in Japan himself after watching old rival Floyd Mayweather do the business.
      He said: “Thank you so much for this opportunity. I witnessed a good exhibition and good promotion with RIZIN.
      “Thank you for the chance and I hope this is not the last one.”
      Credit: AFP
      ‘I’ll be back’
      Floyd Mayweather is set to face YouTuber Deji next in Dubai in November.
      But Mayweather warned he will be back in the Far East soon.
      He said: “Thanks for having me, I’ll be back.”
      Credit: AFP
      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao come together and embrace in the ring.
      Mayweather also adds that he will return to fight in Japan again.
      Could it be a rematch with old rival PacMan?

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      He adds: “Round of applause to my team, I want to thank you guys. Another unbelievable experience.
      “Another legend right here, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Great champion. Unbelievable world champion.
      “I’m just happy to be here, thanks again.”

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Mayweather says: “I would like to thank the whole country of Japan. Unbelievable country, unbelievable people.
      “An exciting, crazy turnout, round of applause for this tough competitor.”

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      THE FIGHT IS OVER!
      The experienced referee Kenny Bayless has called a halt to the action after Mikuru Asakura was floored right at the end of round two.
      Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious in two rounds in Japan.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Round 2 – Action packed round! Mayweather lands a series of right hands to the head and body.
      Mayweather was pouring on the pressure but took a couple of shots himself, with his head being pushed back.
      But right on the bell Mayweather FLOORS Asakura with a big right hand and leaves the Japanese star shaken.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura
      Round 1 – Confident start from Asakura, who landed a couple of nice body shots.
      Mayweather also evaded some wild left hands and came into it towards the end of the round.
      He landed a few straight right hands to the body and followed up to the head, but nothing too troubling.

      Here we go
      The national anthems are completed, now it’s time to fight.
      Floyd Mayweather returns in his fourth boxing exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura. 
      The bout is scheduled for three rounds.

      Tale of The Tape
      Here is how the two compare with the bout moments away.
      Mayweather is the shorter fighter at 5’8 compared to 5’9 Asakura, but he does have a 2in reach advantage.
      The national anthems are being played in the ring right now ahead of the first bell.

      Floyd makes his entrance
      Floyd Mayweather makes his walk to the ring, dressed in 50-0 attire.
      He is joined by P-Reala, the co-creator of The Money Team and his trainer Gerald Tucker.
      We’re moments away from the return on Mayweather.

      Here comes Asakura
      The Japanese star has made his way to the ring and is ready to go.
      Floyd Mayweather will shortly follow, three years after his last exhibition in Japan.
      That night in Tokyo, Tenshin Nasukawa was dropped three times and stopped in one round.

      Oh Mann
      Manny Pacquiao is in Japan to support Mikuru Asakura  against old rival Floyd Mayweather.
      PacMan, beaten by Mayweather in 2015, took a seat ringside to watch the exhibition bout.
      And at a pre-fight press conference, the famed boxing rivals teased a rematch.

      Warming up
      Floyd Mayweather is preparing backstage with coach Gerald Tucker.
      The pair were firing off combinations as Mayweather warms up for his latest exhibition bout.
      Tucker cornered the American legend against Logan Paul and Don Moore.

      Wrapped and ready
      Floyd Mayweather seen getting his hands wrapped ahead of the exhibition.
      This will be the American’s fourth since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor.
      He faces Mikuru Asakura  next over three rounds in Japan.

      Sad to see
      Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard was beaten on the boxing legend’s undercard by an opponent FIVE STONE lighter.
      Security man Ray “Jizzy Mack” Sadeghi faced Koji “Kouzi” Tanaka in an open-weight stand-up bout.
      That is despite Sadeghi usually weighing over 14 stone, while Kouzi campaigns at 9st 9lb, meaning he is giving away almost FIVE STONE.
      Although, Tanaka amazingly KOd Sadeghi in round three with an excellent left hook.

      Con job
      Tonight will be Floyd Mayweather’s fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
      He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
      “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
      “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
      “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
      “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
      “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
      Credit: Rex Features
      Dej serious
      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregor
      The boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning tonight.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
      Credit: Misfits Boxing
      Taking the Mik
      Mikuru Asakura is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition opponent.
      The southpaw has 16 wins, three losses and one no-contest in MMA.
      He has two victories on the spin, most recently in December against Yutaka Saito, 34, who was the first man to ever beat Asakura in RIZIN.
      But away from the ring, he is a popular YouTuber, with almost 3 MILLION subscribers.
      Asakura mixes training videos with daily vlogs and even pranks and unsurprisingly has documented the lead up to his fight with Mayweather.
      Like the boxing icon, Asakura also has a love for cars, posing alongside a Bentley and Mercedes on his Instagram.
      The former MMA champion is joined in the sport by his younger brother Kai, 28, arguably the bigger name in the Far East.
      Kai even posed with Mayweather and RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in May, fuelling rumours of a future fight.
      But it is brother Mikuru who faces the self-proclaimed Best Ever, and vows to pull of the upset.

      Go with the Flo
      Floyd Mayweather has lived up to his “Money” nickname even into retirement.
      The boxing legend officially hung up his gloves as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC legend Conor McGregor, 34, in a farewell fight.
      However, it’s turned out that that money-spinning night in Las Vegas was not the final time fans got to see Mayweather, 45, in the ring.
      And they will not have to wait long to see another boxing cameo from the American, who faces MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30, tonight.
      He faces Asakura over three rounds at the Saitama Super Arena, again promoted by RIZIN.

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker LIVE RESULTS: Joyce WINS by HUGE knockout in thriller – latest reaction

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      JOE JOYCE has beaten Joseph Parker by a stunning knockout in the 11th round of their heavyweight clash.A HUGE left uppercut saw former world champ Parker stopped for the first time in his career.
      Both fighters landed heavy shots in a brutal main event in Manchester, before Joyce pulled away to finish in dominant style.
      Joyce was winning on ALL three judges scorecards before the big finale.

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      Joe Joyce wins the WBO ‘interim’ heavyweight title
      Joyce, who turned 37 on Monday is an infamously slow starter, was not at the races early again in Manchester.
      The Samoan was whacking away at the Londoner’s ribs as much as he could but Joyce has freakish resilience.
      Joyce raced out for the sixth and smashed a right hand straight onto Parker’s broken nose.
      Joyce was still getting punched back but he was overpowering and exhausting Parker in every clinch and slashing away at his head and body.
      It was all action, thrilling stuff but only Joyce looked capable of scoring the late stoppage thanks to his super-human chin.
      Joe Joyce celebrates knocking Joseph Parker outCredit: Reuters
      Joe Joyce wins the WBO ‘interim’ heavyweight titleCredit: Reuters
      A tremendous nights boxing!
      What a night of boxing that was!
      We saw Serrano get the better of Mahfoud, and then Joe Joyce put in a brilliant, smart performance to get the better of Joseph Parker.
      Joe Joyce got the better of Joseph Parker in Manchester.Credit: Getty
      A sense of humour too!
      Joe Joyce on a potential fight with Oleksandr Usyk…
      “I’m very feel, let’s get it on.”Joe JoyceOn fighting Usyk.
      Joe Joyce speaks…
      “I hit him with everything I’ve got, the kitchen sink, the handbag, everything.”Joe JoyceOn beating Joseph Parker
      Great sportsmanship
      You love to see it.
      Joseph Parker holds Joyce’s hand up to the sky.
      What a display from Joyce that was, he took Parker’s heart away in that one.
      What a fight…
      That was an immense contest from Joyce and Parker there.
      Parker was doing brilliantly to stay in that one, but Joyce reacted so well to hit a long range left hook that knocked Parker down to the ground.
      That was the icing on the cake for Joe Joyce who put up a great showing there…
      Round Eleven…
      Some big shots early from Joyce who rocked Parker there, he gets a good left hook too.
      Parker has done immensely well to stay in it.
      But HE IS KNOCKED OUT BY JOYCE IN THE ELEVENTH ROUND.
      Joyce in action against Parker in Manchester…Credit: PA
      Round Ten…
      Parker looks out on his feet, but then produces some big comeback shots it seems.
      Tyson Fury can be seen cheering on Joseph Parker, and they both look to be feeling the pace as we near the end of this one.
      Joyce is just peppering away at Parker where he can, and gets a good body shot on Parker.
      Joyce just not allowing his opponent a breather at the moment.
      Good work from Parker who gets some solid left hands in the end there.
      Round Nine…
      It seems Joyce now has a significant lead in this one.
      There is some quality work from Joe Parker, who gets a great uppercut on Joyce, but he returns it with interest!
      Parker is putting in a big effort in the ninth here.
      But Joyce is simply getting some big right hand shots.
      Round Eight…
      Joyce starts well, and Parker looks to be getting weaker and weaker.
      Joyce is really going for it with relentless pressure now, he will not take a backwards step.
      Parker does pretty well to try and come back, but he really cannot get at Joyce now.
      The relentlessness of the juggernaut is being shown here in the eighth round.
      Huge credit to Parker who is still there despite a cut on his face.
      A great round.
      Round Seven…
      The jab has been key for Joyce tonight, who has had the ‘perfect fight’ so far according to David Haye.
      Everything is bouncing off Joyce’s head at the moment.
      A good right hand from Parker early in the seventh round.
      Joyce keeps on coming…
      A good jab from Joyce is followed by a right cross.
      Parker looks like the one who is struggling, but then he comes back with a few good shots of his own and seems to spring into action.
      A good spell from Joe Joyce, who is taking a few more risks now.
      Parker goes back to the ropes, and the bell comes not a moment too soon for him, as his right eye looks damaged.
      Round Six…
      Joyce is landing more, harder punches at this stage, and he looks to be the more intelligent fighter at this point.
      Joyce keeps ploughing forward here, and looks physically the stronger man.
      A few good shots from Parker, but he gets caught with a short right uppercut from Joyce.
      A dominant three minutes from Joyce there.
      Round Five…
      It’s all Joyce in that one, as he looks to be in control.
      What a fight we have on our hands, as Parker shows that he has that right hook on him!
      That one must be in favour of Joyce.
      Round Four…
      It’s two rounds to one in favour of Joyce for us right now.
      Parker gets a very low punch in on Joyce.
      Clever boxing on the outside from Joyce, who is respectful of Parker’s power, and knows that the right hand of Parker can cause serious damage.
      It’s not really been emphatic one way or the other so far.
      A great right hand from Parker, but what a chin from Joyce, he just takes it and carries on. That landed plush.
      The quality shots in that one were from Parker.
      Round Three…
      Parker looks like he is waiting for a big right hand over the top, but Joyce does really well and gets a good right and left.
      Joyce just keeps on coming and Parker looks really hurt as Joyce senses blood.
      Joyce really looking strong here and showing his power to Parker.
      A good uppercut comes back from Parker.
      A few big body shots from Parker and another uppercut, but Joyce comes back.
      This one is really warming up as we end the third round with a big right hand from Parker!
      Round Two…
      Both sides land some solid shots mid-round as we have another close round.
      Joyce looked to settle into that one a bit more, Parker has some blood around his nose and his corner tell him to finish the rounds strong, as they are so close.
      Round One…
      The feeling was that Parker was likely to start fast, and they are just feeling each other out in the early stages…
      A nice jab from Joyce early in the round, followed by some decent body shots from Parker.
      Parker gets a big right hand late on.
      Three minutes over, they both had moments of success but Parker maybe just did enough to win that first round.
      Here we go…
      They are out and ready for their official introductions.
      Here we go!
      The big one up next!
      Up next we have your main event.
      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker.
      This will be explosive.
      Let’s get ready to rumble!
      Serrano speaks out…
      “She was tough, I think all women are tough
      “She knew who she was up against, she gave me a fight.
      “I want the last piece in the puzzle, to become undisputed, and then the rematch with Katie Taylor.”
      I want the last piece in the puzzle, to become undisputed, and then the rematch with Katie Taylor.”Amanda Serrano
      Amanda Serrano is the winner!
      It was a dominant, confident performance from Serrano, who is deserving of the win for sure.
      Huge credit goes to Mahfoud, who will come away with heaps of pride after that fight.
      She wins it by unanimous decision.
      It could be Katie Taylor again next, but we will wait and see…
      Round Ten…
      Much better from Mahfoud, Serrano looks a bit stunned from one of those punches.
      This has been a fantastic fight as we draw towards the final bell.
      Serrano looks to come on strong in the final few seconds, Mahfoud has been good again this round.
      The fight comes to a close, and there is a great show of sportsmanship from both fighters, as well as a round of applause from the referee.
      Round Nine…
      Great combination from Mahfoud, who was excellent in that round.
      She has given a good account of herself in the second half of the fight, as Serrano seems to do her work and then sit back a bit more.
      She needs to go for a knockout if she is going to win this it seems…
      Round Eight…
      Serrano is looking comfortable at the end of this one, and tries to bring the uppercut through.
      A few good shots from Mahfoud in this round, and it begs the question, if she had a bit more belief early on then this could be a closer fight than it is now.
      Round Seven…
      Serrano is back into her groove in this round it seems, the last round could be a decision to have a bit of a rest and come back stronger.
      That is a clear round in favour of Serrano.
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      Scotland vs Rep of Ireland LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TODAY’S Nations League clash

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      SCOTLAND will be determined to edge closer in sealing Nations League group qualification when they take on Republic of Ireland TONIGHT.Two wins over Armenia in June saw the Scots overcome the misery of failing to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
      And they’ll be hoping that they can find that form once again to top Group B League 1 come the conclusion of the group stages.
      However, Scotland’s one blip during the last international break was Republic of Ireland who demolished them 3-0 in Dublin.

      Kick-off: 7.45pm
      TV/ live stream: Premier Sports 1/ Premier Sports website
      Scotland XI: Gordon, McTominay, Tierney, McGinn, McGregor, Dykes, Christie, Hendry, McKenna, Armstrong, Hickey
      Ireland XI: Bazunu, Collins, Egan, O’Shea, Doherty, Cullen, Molumby, Knight, McClean, Parrott, Obafemi

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      Winner takes it all
      Scotland now travel to Poland to face Ukraine in their final group game.
      The Tartan Army now sits two points clear of their rivals with one game left to play.
      Steve Clarke’s side need to just avoid defeat in Poland to get promoted to the upper tier of the UEFA Nations League for the first time ever.
      Scrapping until the final whistle
      Scotland and Ireland put the pressures of this game behind them this evening and looked to win the game in the second half at all costs.
      The Irish seemed keen to be first to get that second goal to try and put the game to bed.
      They had chances while the game was at 1-0 but did not take their chances, with Scotland dealing the ultimate sucker punch.
      After conceding a late penalty, the fight within the teams spilled out onto the pitch a little too much.
      Credit: SNS
      Scots turn the tide at Hampden
      Going into the break a goal down and looking devoid of creative ideas, everything looked glum for the home fans.
      Coming out for the second-half, it was Ireland who came out of the traps the quickest.
      When Jack Hendry’s header brought them level against the run of play, the game changed in an instant.
      Ireland will feel hard done by to come away from this game with nothing, Scotland are celebrating like a cup final has been won.
      FT: Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90+4. Oh Flower of Scotland rings out at Hampden Park now.
      The hosts keep the ball in the corner, running down the clock.
      As the whistle blows, the ground erupts.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90+2. Scotland are playing the angles now.
      Knocking long balls diagonally to utilise the space.
      Winning a free kick out wide they can take their time now.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      90. We are going to have an additional four minutes added on.
      Gordon holds on to the ball in no rush at all.
      His kick is high and loose but Scotland retain possession.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      88. Ireland have a corner late on.
      It is all getting a bit feisty now as Collins goes to ground.
      The referee has his work cut out to control this game in the final stages.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      86. It all kicks off between the two teams.
      McTominay receives a yellow card for his part in matters.
      VAR is checking for a potential red card.
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      84. Ireland look desperate to find a way back into this.
      Scotland understandably looking to run the clock down.
      Christie comes off for McLean.
      Dykes comes off, replaced by Che Adams.
      Credit: SNS
      Scotland 2-1 Ireland
      82. VAR took a while to check that one.
      Seamus Coleman is shown the yellow card for his part in matters.
      Christie steps up and strokes the ball into bottom corner, sending the keeper the wrong way.
      Goal – Ryan Christie (Scotland)
      Penalty to Scotland
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      78. Steve Clarke is looking to get his team to push forward more.
      He feels they can still win this game.
      There are some tired legs in the Ireland side now.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      76. Coleman comes on for Doherty.
      Parrott departs for Robinson.
      Molumby comes off for Browne.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Egan yellow card
      74. Ireland look set to make some changes.
      Fraser swings the ball in but the keeper collects with ease.
      We are edging into the final quarter of an hour of the game.
      Credit: Focus Images
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      72. Both sides are getting stuck into one another now.
      Either team craving the win for different reasons.
      Considering their dire away form of late, this has been a good performance by Ireland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      70. Doherty stays down looking for treatment.
      Rare spell of dominance there for Scotland in the Ireland final third.
      Unable to find a way passed the visitor’s keeper.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      68. Still plenty of time left in this game for either side to win it.
      McGinn is penalised for a rash challenge on Doherty.
      Both teams trying to find some space, Fraser cuts inside from the wing and unleashes a left-footed shot.
      Bazunu tips it over the bar.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      66. Ireland are dominating their hosts again.
      Slick interplay and passing that is opening Scotland up each time.
      Scotland break themselves, McGinn claiming to have been hauled to the ground but a corner is the decision.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      64. Ireland are looking very dangerous on the break.
      Scotland seem intent on chasing down a win in this game.
      Despite a draw leaving them in a decent position with their visit to Poland next week.
      Credit: SNS
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Ogbene chance!
      62. Scotland actually look most vulnerable when they have corners themselves.
      Yet again Ireland hit them on the counter, the ball being touched back to Gordon to clear.
      His mishit clearance goes straight to Ogbene who cannot adjust his feet quick enough to react.
      The ball ricochets back to a grateful Craig Gordon.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      60. Scotland seem to have a spring in their step now.
      Pressing the visitors high up the pitch, forcing errors.
      Ogbene looks set to come on for Obafemi for Ireland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      58. Aaron Hickey limps off for Scotland.
      Ralston and Fraser look set to come on.
      Stuart Armstrong makes way for Ryan Fraser.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland – Parrott chance!
      56. What a chance for Ireland.
      Obafemi breaks at pace with Scotland getting nowhere near him.
      The visitors have a two on one overload.
      He threads it into the path of Parrott who takes the shot on early but Craig Gordon comes to the rescue of Scotland.
      Scotland 1-1 Ireland
      54. The goal has really lifted Hampden Park.
      Scotland seem to have a new found belief they can win this.
      They are still struggling to breakdown the Ireland back five unless they get it out wide and try to stretch them.
      Credit: Focus Images
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      Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars LIVE RESULT: Miniminter HAT-TRICK as Sidemen win 15-goal THRILLER – latest reaction

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      SIDEMEN FC fought back in stunning fashion to beat the YouTube All Stars 8-7 in the Sidemen Charity Match 2022.Sidemen star Miniminter scored a sizzling hat-trick including a late, late winner as the game ended as an absolute thriller.
      Charlton’s The Valley stadium was long SOLD OUT for the game, which saw KSI’s Sidemen group take on a selection of YouTube All Stars.
      Among the FIFTEEN goals scored, Chunkz and Yung Filly both hit screamers for the YouTube All Stars.

      Start time: 3pm BST
      Live stream: Sidemen YouTube channel
      Sidemen FC: KSI, W2S, Zerkaa, Vikkstar, TBJZL, Behzinga, Miniminter, Mrbeast, Karl Jacobs, Chrismd, Pieface, JME, Lazarbeam, Manny, Raandolph, Callux, Calfreezy.
      YouTube All Stars: Niko Omilana, Yung Filly, Cal the Dragon, Harry Pinero, Chris Tyson, Ishowspeed, Noah Beck, Deji, Theo Baker, Chunkz, Jidion, Castro, AnesonGib, Chandler, Danny Aarons, Georgenotfound
      Proceeds are being donated to the following charities: Campaign Against Living Miserably, Teenage Cancer Trust, Rays of Sunshine and M7E

      Follow ALL the latest reaction with our live blog below…
      Chunkz revealed he nearly cried
      In his post-match interview Chunkz revealed he nearly cried when he scored his wonderful long-range effort.
      He said: “I looked at the space and thought you know what, Pieface didn’t have the capability (to save his shot).
      “Thank god because I thought you know what go for it and I saw it sink in and I almost cried.
      “Because you know how I’ve struggled at Soccer Aid three years in a row and I came back to the Sidemen pitch and I done it.”
      Lap of honour
      Players from both sides are now doing a lap of honour.
      Speed is doing a post-match interview now, and claims the celebration for his disallowed goal made him feel like Cristiano Ronaldo.
      2.6 million viewers
      The players are shaking hands on the pitch now.
      What a game of football this was.
      2.6 million people were watching the stream on the Sidemen’s YouTube Channel at the end of the game.
      FULL-TIME
      But the free-kick is saved by Pieface and Clattenburg blows the whistle.
      Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
      90+5. Baker stepping up to take the kick here.
      Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
      90+2. Last kick of the game coming up here as All Stars are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area.
      Cal The Dragon is coming forward from goal too.
      Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
      90. Two minutes added on.
      AnEsonGib is punished for a bad clearance
      88. AnEsonGib gets to a poor pass from Simon and attempts a clearance.
      But it only finds Simon again who redeems himself by dinking it over Cal who was miles off his line.
      Could that be the late winner?
      Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLL
      Hat-trick for Miniminter
      The Brown brothers with pure magic
      85. TBJZL finds space on the left wing and sees his brother Manny making a run into the area.
      Tobi produces an outside of the boot cross and Manny runs onto it and heads into the top corner.
      Sidemen FC 7-7 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLLL
      What a pass and what a combo between two brothers.
      WillNE pokes his side ahead
      81. Chunkz chests down a lovely long ball into the path of WillNE, who manages to poke the ball past Pieface and into the net for the 13th goal of the afternoon.
      The YouTuber has worn a Go Pro all afternoon in hopes of a moment like that.
      And he has been duly rewarded with what could be the winner.
      Sidemen FC 6-7 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLLLL
      All Stars back in the lead
      Sidemen FC 6-6 YouTube All Stars
      79. Harry Pinero going off injured here after some heroic defending.
      Just over 10 minutes to go.
      Omilana with an instant reply
      73. Niko Omilana scores his second of the game after pouncing onto a rebound.
      Pieface manages to save a long range effort but his defence is sleeping as Niko reacts first to pass into the open net.
      Sidemen FC 6-6 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLLL
      All Stars with an instant response
      Sidemen take the lead for the first time today
      Chris MD finally gets his goal today, with a similar effort to the last goal.
      Cal needs to go with his hands there, but he doesn’t and once again his shot stopping with his feet needs some work.
      Sidemen FC 6-5 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLLL
      SIDEMEN TAKE THE LEAD
      Miniminter gets his second
      67. Simon wins the ball back up high up the pitch and arrows a shot towards the bottom corner once again.
      But this time Cal The Dragon can’t stop it and sees the effort embarrassingly go into the back of his net.
      Sidemen FC 5-5 YouTube All Stars
      Goallllll
      Sidemen grab a fifth
      Sidemen FC 4-5 YouTube All Stars
      64. Speed has the ball in the back of the net and wheels off in celebration.
      But the flag goes up and the goal is ruled out to everyone’s sadness.
      Sidemen FC 4-5 YouTube All Stars
      60. Close again from Miniminter.
      Tobi reciprocates his fellow sidemen members earlier passes and finds Simon in aches on the right wing.
      He brings the ball down and gets a shot away towards the far corner.
      However, the ball ends up trickling harmlessly wide.
      Sidemen FC 4-5 YouTube All Stars
      56. Sidemen almost get another equaliser as Miniminter attempts a chip over the goalkeeper.
      But Cal The Dragon is equal to it and clutches the ball in his hands.
      Castro scores a tidy goal
      52. Another goal for All Stars as Theo Baker gets the ball and drives forward.
      He then plays the ball to his left and finds the on running Castro who slots the ball into the bottom corner.
      Sidemen FC 4-5 YouTube All Stars
      GOALLL
      Castro bags All Stars fifth goal
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      Brazil 3 Ghana 0 LIVE SCORE: Richarlison’s double inspires Selecao to a huge win over the Black Stars in France

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      BRAZIL continued their World Cup preparation with an emphatic win over African giants Ghana in France.Marquinho’s early strike followed by Richarlison’s delightful double sealed a comfortable night for Selecao.
      And Arsenal fans will be fearing the worst as Thomas Partey was forced to pull out of the clash just THREE minutes from kick-off.

      RESULT: Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      Live stream: Beinsports.com
      TV channel: beIN SPORTS
      Brazil XI: Alisson; Militao, Marquinhos, Silva, Telles; Paqueta, Casemiro; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Richarlison
      Ghana XI: Wollacott; Odoi, Amartey, Djiku, Baba; Partey; Sulemana, Afena-Gyan, A.Ayew; Kudus, J.Ayew

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      That’s all from France
      Brazil defeated Ghana 3-0 following a dominant display at Stade Ocean.
      The Selecao opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Raphinha’s cross from a corner-kick on the right found the incoming Marquinhos who broke the deadlock with a clinical header.
      Tite’s men doubled their lead after 28 minutes when a stunning through ball by Neymar found Richarlison on the edge of the box from which he fired a strike to beat Jojo Wollacott.
      The Tottenham star completed a brace five minutes before half-time when he picked up a wonderful cross by Neymar and beat Charlton keeper Wollacott with a powerful header.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: GETTY
      World Cup schedule
      Brazil and Ghana have both advanced for the winter’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
      The tournament kicks off on November 20 and ends with the final on December 18.
      Brazil have been drawn in Group G with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon.
      Ghana, on the other hand, have been drawn in Group H with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea
      Credit: GETTY
      What’s next?
      Brazil and Ghana are now set for their last international friendlies before the winter’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
      The Selecao are now set to take on Tunisia on Tuesday at Parc des Princes in Paris.
      Otto Addo’s side, on the other hand, will face Nicaragua on Tuesday in Spain.
      The Ghanaians will then have their last friendly against Switzerland on November 17 in Abu Dhabi
      Credit: GETTY
      Brazil vs Ghana stats
      Brazil dominated 64 per cent of possession throughout the match.
      The Selecao produced a total of 21 shots, nine of which were on target.
      Ghana, on the other hand, registered a total of seven shots, but only one of them were on target.
      More below:

      FT: Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      Brazil beat Ghana 3-0 following a dominant display at Stade Ocean.
      The Selecao opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Raphinha’s cross from a corner-kick down the right found the incoming Marquinhos who broke the deadlock with a clinical header.
      Tite’s men doubled their lead after 28 minutes when a beautiful through ball by Neymar found Richarlison on the edge of the box from which he fired a strike to beat Jojo Wollacott.
      The Tottenham star completed a brace five minutes before half-time when he picked up a wonderful cross by Neymar and beat Charlton keeper Wollacott with a header
      Credit: GETTY
      FT: Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      Peep!
      That”s full-time in France!!!
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      90+4 Yellow card
      Cunha gets booked for a dangerous challenge on Wollacott, the Brazilian lunged at him after he caught the ball
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      90 Three more minutes to go until full-time.
      Let’s see if either team has anything left…
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      87 What a chance!
      Brazil come so close to a fourth and Neymar comes close to a third assist.
      The PSG star delivers a wonderful through ball to Rodrygo, whose shot is blocked by Wolacott.
      Cunha gets the rebound and is in front of open goal but his shot is blocked by a defender
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      86 Chance
      Neymar, though, is still looking for a goal but his long-range shot goes wide
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      85 Five more minutes to go until full-time.
      Game has slowed down, Ghana have accepted their defeat whereas Brazil don’t seem keen on pushing any more
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      83 Subsitution
      Ghana boss Addo brings on Kyereh who replaces Kudus
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      81 Chance!
      Neymar dribbles past two Ghana players and sprints towards the edge of the box but his shot is too weak and Wollacott picks it up with ease
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      80 We’re closing in on full-time.
      Honestly, this could have been so much worse for Ghana by now.
      But Addo has done a great job containing Brazil int he second half and came close to a goal
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      78 Substitution
      Brazil manager Tite introduces Rodrygo and Everton, who replace Raphinha and Paqueta resepctively
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      77 Yellow card
      Neymar gets booked after pushing Kudus from behind
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      75 Very impressive performance by Man Utd star Antony so far.
      The winger is giving Ghana’s defence all sorts of problems down the right wing
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      73 Neymar has sustained a series a of strong challenges throughout the game.
      But the Paris Saint-Germain star has still managed to put together a strong display
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      71 Substitution
      Ghana manager Addo brings on Semenyo, Lamptey and Owusu, who replace Andre Ayew, Odoi and Baba
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      70 Ghana have been pushed back after a dominant 20-minute run.
      Brazil are comfortable despite all their changes
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      68 Brazil are slowly imposing their dominance like they did it in the first half.
      Some impressive movement and passing in midfield, Neymar is having a really good game
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      66 Neymar tries a cross from a free-kick but Wollacott comes out and palms it away with an impressive dive.
      Brazil are comfortable but Ghana are pushing for a goal
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      62 Substitution
      Brazil manager Tite is ringing the changes!
      Fabinho, Cunha and Antony have come on for Casemiro, Richarlison and Viinicius.
      Casemiro appeared to have picked up a knock just seconds before his substitution
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      60 Williams has been explosive down the right flank for Ghana.
      Telles has been really struggling to mark him as the Ghanaian is winning most of the challenges and outruns the United loanee
      Brazil 3-0 Ghana
      57 What a chance!
      Ghana come extremely close as Andre Ayew picks up a cross from corner-kicm down the right and his header rattles the crossbar!
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