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      RB Leipzig vs Celtic LIVE REACTION: Silva DOUBLE gives Germans victory despite Jota strike as Celtic remain winless

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      RB LEIPZIG came out 3-1 victors over Celtic, who remain without a win in this season’s Champions League.Christopher Nkunku saw an early strike disallowed before rounding Joe Hart later in the first-half to see his side go in one goal up.
      Jota equalised in the second period, getting onto a pull-back to convert before Dominik Szoboszlai thought he put Leipzig back ahead, just for the goal to be disallowed as an offside player affected Hart’s view.
      Andre Silva netted his first of the match just moments later to put his side ahead, capitalising on a mistake from the Celtic goalkeeper before adding his second as the Germans came out 3-1 victors.
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      Red Bull gives you wins
      RB Leipzig leapfrog Celtic in the group with the Glasgow outfit now sitting at the bottom of the group.
      Marco Rose’s side are back in contention to qualify as they find themselves only a point behind Shakhtar Donetsk.
      At the halfway stage in the group it is still all to play for but a tough task faces Celtic if they have any hopes of qualification.
      Credit: PA
      Clinical finishing at the top
      In the UEFA Champions League, you will be punished if you do not take your chances and this is exactly what happened to Celtic this evening.
      The scoreline may flatter Leipzig as Ange Postecoglou’s team were in this tie up until the final ten minutes of the game.
      Yet again, Celtic pay the price for not taking their chances.
      Credit: Reuters
      Hoops struggle on the road
      Celtic have now failed to win in Germany in 14 attempts.
      It is now five years since The Hoops won an away game in the UEFA Champions League.
      Without picking up points away from home, you make any passage out of the group phase near impossible.
      FT: RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is a long trip back from Germany for the Celtic fans after a disappointing defeat.
      The reverse fixture at Celtic Park is now a ‘must win’ game for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90+4. Since the introduction of VAR it seems we are never going to get a football match that does not have at least five minutes added on.
      The ball comes to Forsberg on the edge of the box, he takes one touch and shoots at goal.
      His shot goes a few feet wide of the far post.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90+2. Jota is fouled on the halfway line.
      Jovanovic looks to play it forward but gifts it to Forsberg.
      Leipzig are still looking for more goals here.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      90. We are going to have an additional five minutes added here.
      Still not enough time for Celtic to turn this game around you feel.
      Never say never, stranger things have happened in football.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      88. Celtic would have thought all their prayers had been answered with Leipzig having their goal disallowed, very harshly.
      No sooner had VAR saved the Scottish side, Joe Hart’s misplaced pass restores balance in the universe from a German perspective.
      There does not seem enough time left for Celtic to find a way back into this game now.
      Credit: Getty
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      86. You cannot deny Leipzig their win this evening.
      Scoring five goals but only three of them counting.
      It also makes the reverse fixture next week at Celtic Park is of huge importance now to Ange Postecoglou’s side.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      84. McCarthy gets involved straight away.
      He feeds Taylor who looks to cross from the edge of the box with a lot of pace on the ball.
      It takes a deflection and goes over the crossbar for a corner.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      82. Some more changes for the home side.
      Halstenberg comes on for Raum.
      Poulsen comes on for Szoboszlai who gets a standing ovation.
      Giakoumakis comes on for Kyogo.
      McCarthy comes on for Hatate.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      80. Celtic need to be wary now.
      If they let their performance slip in these final ten minutes or so Leipzig could turn this scoreline into a rout.
      With the potential of the head to head record between the sides coming into play in the group standings, the final result this evening could be key.
      RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic
      78. Nkunku plays a lofted ball out wide to Simakan.
      His cushioned volley is straight into the path of Andre Silva.
      With Hart sprawling across his goal, he slots the ball home.
      Credit: AFP
      Goal – Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      76. Time is not on Celtic’s side right now.
      Leipzig know that one more goal would put this game to bed.
      Forsberg is already causing issues for the Celtic backline.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      74. The problem for Celtic now is the more they push forward in search of an equaliser, they leave themselves open to the counter-attack.
      Szoboszlai goes to ground on the edge of the box looking for a free kick but the referee is not having any of it.
      The Hungarian winger is receiving some treatment.
      Forrest comes on for Maeda.
      Haksabanovic comes on for O’Riley.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      72. You can really see why so many teams are interested in Christopher Nkunku.
      He really looks a special player.
      Leipzig continue to come forward but a loose pass gifts it to Jota.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      70. Ange Postecoglou needs to get his team going in these final twenty minutes in Germany.
      Since the goal, heads seem to have dropped.
      Leipzig on the other hand have scored 4 goals tonight and find themselves 2-1 up.
      Werner comes off for Forsberg.
      Kampl comes off for Haidara.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      68. What a period of play that was.
      Goals disallowed harshly and then Celtic gift the hosts a goal.
      What was Joe Hart thinking of, only he will know.
      Terrible error.
      Credit: AFP
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      66. Joe Hart will not want to see this one again.
      In no danger whatsoever, he passes the ball to Szoboszlai.
      He slides Andre Gomes in who slots the ball passed the embarrassed Joe Hart.
      Goal – Andre Silva (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 1-1 Celtic
      64. Unbelievable scenes!
      Celtic fans celebrate the decision like they have scored themselves.
      Incredibly harsh on the Germans.
      RB Leipzig 2-1 Celtic
      62. VAR is checking this one.
      Szoboszlai cuts inside from the left onto his favoured right foot.
      He strikes the ball from distance into the bottom corner.
      Andre Gomes ducked underneath the shot but he may have been in Joe Hart’s eyeline.
      The referee is heading over to the monitor.
      Goal – Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig)
      RB Leipzig 1-1 Celtic
      60. O’Riley receives a yellow card.
      Trying to hold the ball up he catches his marker with a stray arm.
      The Celtic fans are all that can be heard at the moment.
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      Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr LIVE UPDATES: Hearn vows fight ON after drugs test, Benn AND Eubank Jr break silences

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      CONOR BENN’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr has been ‘PROHIBITED’ by the British Boxing Board of Control – but there are still developments incoming tonight.Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn says he is challenging this decision plus both Benn and Eubank Jr have broken their silences and both say they want the fight to go ahead.
      Both fighters still went out for their public work-outs today. We’ll be bringing you all of the latest updates as they unfold here.

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      Frank Warren speaks
      Rival promoter Frank Warren has spoken about the Benn vs Eubank Jr fight latest.

      Eubank Jr continues
      Chris Eubank Jr spoke about the drugs testing requirements: “I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day and I’ve been on that app for my entire career and I will be on it for the rest of my career.
      “They can come and test me for blood and urine unannounced whenever they see fit and I’ve never failed a test. I’ve even been tested on holiday.
      “I don’t condone failed tests.”
      Eubank Jr on the pads
      After Conor Benn’s public work-out, Chris Eubank Jr then took to the ring afterwards all as scheduled.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%…
      “Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”

      What Conor Benn said
      Conor Benn broke his silence before the public work-outs today, which went ahead as planned.
      Benn said: “I’ve not committed any violations, I’ve not been suspended, so as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead.
      “I’ve spoken to Chris Eubank Jr personally and we both want to go ahead.”
      Eubank Jr latest
      Chris Eubank Jr said at his public work-out today that he still wants the fight to go ahead on Saturday night.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%…
      “Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”
      Eubank Jr denies Benn phone call
      Chris Eubank Jr has denied Conor Benn’s claim that the pair spoke on the phone after the revelation of Benn’s positive drugs test.
      Eubank Jr said: “There was no phone call. We haven’t spoken since this was announced.”
      More from Eubank Jr
      Eubank Jr said on the drugs testing requirements: “I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day and I’ve been on that app for my entire career and I will be on it for the rest of my career.
      “They can come and test me for blood and urine unannounced whenever they see fit and I’ve never failed a test. I’ve even been tested on holiday.
      “I don’t condone failed tests.”
      Eubank Jr on the pads
      Chris Eubank Jr is on the pads during his public work-out right now.
      He says he still wants this fight to go ahead.

      Eubank Jr public work-out
      Eubank Jr says the board and promoters are “going to sort it out” and he’s “ready to go”.

      More from Eubank Jr
      Eubank Jr is HERE at his public work-out as scheduled.
      And he says he is ready and still wants the fight on.
      Even got his 60% Baby T-shirt on.

      Jake Paul makes Eubank Jr offer
      Jake Paul has offered Chris Eubank Jr some ringside seats for his boxing return and a potential fight themselves one day.
      Paul has offered some front row seats for his Anderson Silva fight on October 29…

      Chris Eubank Jr breaks silence
      Chris Eubank Jr has now arrived for his public workout and broken his silence too.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%… Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”
      This is developing at pace.
      More from Conor Benn
      Conor Benn’s public workout went ahead as scheduled as they fight to keep the bout on.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is currently challenging the decision from the British Boxing Board of Control to “prohibit” the bout after a previous “adverse” drugs test from Benn.

      Benn at his public work-out
      Conor Benn pictured at his public work-out this afternoon.
      He broke his silence before it and declared he is a “clean athlete” and both he and Eubank Jr still want the fight to go ahead.
      Credit: Reuters
      BBC not showing doc tonight
      BBC will NOT now be airing a documentary on Eubank vs Benn, which was set to go out at 10.40pm.

      More from Conor Benn
      Benn said at his public work-out just now: “We’ve both taken medical and legal advice, and as I said, we want the fight to happen for the fans.
      “I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun.
      “Throughout my whole career I’ve been tested. All my UK tests have come back negative throughout my whole career, I’ve never had any issues before.
      “Even in the lead-up to this fight, my tests have come up negative, you know, so my team will find out as to why there’s been an initial adverse finding in my test.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Benn latest
      So there it is. Conor Benn has just been speaking at his public work-out and says that he has spoken to Chris Eubank Jr and they both want the fight to go ahead.
      Eubank Jr will be out for his public weigh-in shortly too. This is rumbling at pace.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Conor Benn speaks
      Benn has BROKEN SILENCE as he arrived at his public work-out.
      Benn said: “I’ve not committed any violations, I’ve not been suspended, so as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead. I’ve spoken to Chris Eubank Jr personally and we both want to go ahead.”
      British Boxing board of Control statement
      A BBBoC statement read: “On the evening of 4th October 2022, the Board of the British Boxing Board of Control Limited resolved that the contest between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Conor Benn scheduled to take place on 8th October 2022 is prohibited as it is not in the interests of Boxing.”
      Why is clomifene a banned substance?
      Taking clomifene boosts androgen levels indirectly – male hormones that play a big role in muscle mass and strength.
      It works by stimulating the body’s own production of testosterone and is known to provide similar results to injection or pellet testosterone.
      Clomofine has been misused by athletes in the past and can counter the side effects of anabolic steroid use.
      What is clomifene?
      Clomifene is a drug that is prescribed to women who are struggling with infertility.
      The anti-oestrogen medication comes in a pill form and is also known as clomiphene, and the brand name Clomid.
      Clomiphene is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants and it works similarly to oestrogen.
      The drug helps stimulate the ovaries to release an egg, and is used to help women conceive.
      But studies have shown when it’s used by men, low doses can elevate serum testosterone levels.
      Credit: Reuters
      What has Eddie Hearn said?
      Hearn during today’s public work-out: “We’ve just seen the British Boxing Board of Control’s statement, which is pretty straight forward.
      “It’s with the lawyers going backwards and forwards right now. Both guys signed up to a multitude of testing for this fight.
      “The UKAD testing, which is obviously the testing agency that the British Boxing Board of Control use and are governed by are all clear and negative.
      “There was an adverse finding on a VADA test previously. So there’s not been an official doping violation there’s a process that has to be gone through.”
      Eubank Jr vs Benn latest
      Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr has now been officially ‘prohibited’ by the British Boxing Board of Control after a failed drug test.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn vowed to contest the decision with ongoing legal talks following Benn’s failed drug test.
      Saturday’s fight for the ages has been scrapped by the board after Benn was found to have traces of a female fertility drug in his system.
      The BBBoC stepped in and declared the scrap is prohibited under their sanctioning, despite BOTH fighters wanting to continue with the bout.
      A BBBoC statement read: “On the evening of 4th October 2022, the Board of the British Boxing Board of Control Limited resolved that the contest between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Conor Benn scheduled to take place on 8th October 2022 is prohibited as it is not in the interests of Boxing.”
      Just a day before the weigh in, it emerged Benn had failed a pre-fight drug test.
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      Sevilla vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      SEVILLA host Borussia Dortmund in matchday three of the Champions League, with all to play for as three teams in Group G chase Manchester City.The La Liga side sit bottom of the group, with one point after a 0-0 draw against Copenhagen last time out.
      Borussia Dortmund have three points from the opening two matches, beating Copenhagen 3-0 on the opening day of the group.

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      Benfica vs PSG LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      BENFICA host PSG in a top of the table clash in Group H of the Champions League.Both sides have made impressive unbeaten starts to the season, sitting on six points each in the Champions League group.
      Last time out, PSG beat Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Israel, while Benfica came out 2-1 victors against Juventus in Turin.
      Kick-off: 8pmTV/live stream: BT Sport 6
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      Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      REAL MADRID have been stand-out performers in Champions League Group F and now host second placed Shakhtar Donetsk in what could prove to be their toughest clash yet.Los Blancos have cruised in the group so far, beating Celtic 3-0 in Scotland before a comfortable 2-0 victory against RB Leipzig last time out as the current holders look to keep up their winning record.
      Shakhtar Donetsk embarrassed RB Leipzig on the opening day of the group, thrashing the German’s 4-1 away from home before drawing 1-1 with Celtic.

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      Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      JUVENTUS host Maccabi Haifa in Champions League action with both sides desperately searching for their first points in the group.Suffering an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Benfica last time out, Juventus were also beaten by PSG in their opening match of the group.
      Maccabi Haifa share similar woes, sitting bottom of the group, having conceded one one more goal and scored one less than Juventus.
      Kick-off: 8pmTV/live stream: BT Sport 6
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      Red Bull Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      DINAMO ZAGREB travel to Austria to face FC Red Bull Salzburg in Group E of the Champions League, as the Croatians look to go top of the group.With just a point between the two sides, Dinamo Zagreb could go top of the group with a victory, depending on results elsewhere.
      The Croatians came out 1-0 victors over Chelsea in the opening game of the group before suffering defeat to AC Milan, with RB Salzburg drawing their first two matches.
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      RB Leipzig vs Celtic LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news for big Champions League clash – latest updates

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      CELTIC will be looking to get their first win in the Champions League tonight as they face RB Leipzig in Germany.The Bundesliga side, however, are also unbeaten and have yet to register a single point in the group stages.

      Start time: 5.45pm BST
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 4
      Leipzig XI: Gulacsi, Smakan, Orban, Szoboszlai, Raum, Silva, Schalger, Gbardiol, Kampl, Werner, Nkunku
      Celtic XI: Hart, Juranovic, Jenz, Welsh, Taylor, McGregor, O’Riley, Hatate, Jota, Maeda, Kyogo

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      Celtic starting XI:
      Ange Postecoglou plays the same side who beat Motherwell on the weekend.
      1. Hart, 88. Juranovic, 57. Welsh, 6. Jenz, 3. Taylor, 33. O’Riley, 42. McGregor, 41. Hatate, 38. Maeda, 8. Kyogo, 17. Jota
      Credit: @CelticFC
      RB Leipzig subs:
      8. Haidara, 9. Poulsen, 10. Forsberg, 21. Blaswich, 23. Halstenberg, 37. Diallo, 38. Novoa, 39. Henrichs
      RB Leipzig starting XI:
      With the injuries to Konrad Laimer, Lukas Klostermann and Dani Olmo Leipzig do not make many changes to the side that featured on the weekend.
      1. Gulacsi, 2. Simakan, 4. Orban, 32. Gvardiol, 22. Raum, 24. Schlager, 44. Kampl, 17. Szoboszlai, 18. Nkunku, 11. Werner, 19. Andre Silva
      Credit: @RBLeipzig_EN
      Head to head
      RB Leipzig have played Celtic twice previously.
      They did so in the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League group stage.
      Leipzig won the tie at the Red Bull Arena 2-0, while Celtic won 2-1 in Glasgow.
      Credit: SNS
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      Draw 18/5
      Celtic 9/2
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      Hoops looking to turn tide
      Celtic have never won an away match in Germany in 13 previous attempts (D3, L10).
      They have failed to score in nine of those games and have only registered six goals in the other games.
      The Hoops have only won one of their previous 13 games in the UEFA Champions League (D3, L9).
      Scotland looking for some European cheer
      After Rangers’ defeat at Anfield last night, neither of the Scottish teams in the Champions League have managed to register a win thus far.
      Celtic will be looking to break an away record that has not seen them win on the road in the competition since 2017.
      Their last away win was a 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in Belgium.
      Celtic boss wary of German challenge
      The Hoops head coach outlined what he is expecting from tonight’s opponents:
      If you look at their recent form, they’re definitely a goal threat and they’ve got both individual players, but the manner in which they play, they’re an aggressive side as well, and we kind of know what to expect.Ange PostecoglouCeltic
      Leipzig back to winning ways
      The German side avoided a third straight defeat in all competitions at the weekend with a 4-0 win over Bochum VfL in the Bundesliga.
      Chelsea-linked Christopher Nkunku and former Blues forward Timo Werner were in fine form.
      Both players scored a brace to claim their third league win in eight matches this season.
      Welcome to RB Leipzig vs Celtic
      RB Leipzig welcome Celtic to the Red Bull Arena with both teams searching for their first win in this season’s Champions League campaign.
      If either side has any ambitions of making the last-16, victory tonight is a must, the German side will be looking to force their dominance on Celtic from the off.
      Leipzig duo Konrad Laimer and Lukas Klostermann are both ruled out with ankle injuries, while Dani Olmo is sidelined with a ligament problem.
      Rose is unlikely to make too many changes, if any, with centre-back Mohamed Simakan set to continue at right-back in the absence of Klostermann and Xaver Schlager deputising for Laimer in centre-midfield alongside Kevin Kampl.
      Werner, who was an unused substitute the last time Leipzig faced Celtic five years ago, is expected to start in attack with Nkunku, who was directly involved in nine Champions League goals in just six group games last season.
      As for Celtic, Carl Starfelt (knee) and Georgios Giakoumakis (leg) are both set to miss out through injury, while Cameron Carter-Vickers (knock) and James McCarthy (illness) are both doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
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