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      Cristiano Ronaldo playing time REVEALED by Solskjaer, Declan Rice top Man Utd transfer target, Lingard rejects deal

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      MAN UTD have gone top of the Premier League after a spectacular debut from Cristiano Ronaldo.CR7 netted twice in a 4-1 win over Newcastle, sending Old Trafford wild.
      The Red Devils are also looking towards next summer’s transfer window, where they’re set to go back in for West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      And one man who could sweeten the deal is former Hammers loanee Jesse Lingard, who has just rejected a new contract at Old Trafford.
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      STILL GOT IT
      Jose Mourinho celebrated Roma’s 90th minute winner against Sassuolo by running down the touchline from the manager dugouts to celebrate with his players.
      Stephan El Shaarawy’s 91st minute made it 2-1 to Roma, giving Jose Mourinho a win in his 1000th game as a manager.
      And the former Man United boss said: “I told everyone lies! I had been saying to the team for days that this 1000th game was not important to me… but I had an incredible fear of losing!
      “Luckily we won and I was running like a child today because I was feeling 12 years old, not 58.”
      Credit: AFP
      RON’S SUCCESSOR
      Juventus skipper Giorgio Chiellini has named Paulo Dybala as the man to fill the shoes of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus after CR7’s departure.
      The Old Lady have lost two outof three games so far in Serie A, drawing the other, in what has been a poor start to the season.
      But the experienced centre-back is expecting Dybala to step-up in the absence of Ronaldo.
      He told DAZN: “This will be Paulo Dybala’s team.
      “Over the last couple of years, he lowered his average goals because of Cristiano’s presence, but he is a key player for this team and that is recognized by everyone.”
      LINGARING
      Leicester City have emerged as a potential destination for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard.
      According to outlet Fichajes, the Foxes are interested in a deal for the 28-year-old.
      Lingard was linked with a permanent move to West Ham in the summer after a hugely successful loan spell, but a move never materialised.
      Instead he stayed at Old Trafford, where he has enjoyed a productive start to the season despite being used sparingly by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      He bagged for the Red Devils in Sunday’s 4-1 win against Manchester United, as well as netting for England against Andorra while on international duty.
      Credit: Getty
      TOUCH OF CLASS
      Marcus Rashford has taken to social media to wish Harvey Elliott well after his horror injury.
      The 18-year-old was stretchered off the pitch during Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Leeds at Elland Road.
      Elliot has suffered a dislocated ankle, with the bone also suspected to be broken.
      And Manchester United man Rashford sent out a tweet saying: “Ahhhh man rivalry aside that looks really nasty, no one wants to see that, thoughts are with you Harvey.”
      AVERAGE POSITIONS
      Here’s a look at the average positions of the Manchester United and Newcastle players yesterday, courtesy of Opta.
      You can see just from this graphic how deep the Magpies were forced to defend by the Red Devils.

      SPECIAL RON
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, admitting that ‘unfortunately’ he strengthens Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
      Klopp told Sky Sport: “Am I happy that he’s at United? No I can’t say that”
      And when asks if it strengthens United, Klopp said: “Yes unfortunately. I was surprised when I heard of the first rumours he wants to leave Juventus, I had no idea.
      “I’m not in the Juventus circle that people inform me from time to time what’s going on there, so I was really surprised about that.
      “Then I thought ‘oh that will be fun for United’ then United obviously stepped in for him and did it. All fine, free world, they can do what they want.”
      STAT ATTACK
      Paul Pogba is the first player in Premier League history to register SEVEN assists after four games.
      How many can he get in total Red Devils fans?
      And will he sign a new contract with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season?
      ACTION AREAS
      Here’s a look at the action areas from yesterday’s game at Old Trafford, courtesy of Opta.
      Just 13 percent of the play came in the Red Devils’ third of the pitch, as Ole Gunnar Solskajer’s side enjoyed a dominant victory.

      UTD TIPPED TO FIGHT CITY FOR RICE
      United are ready to fight neighbours City for West Ham’s £100million-rated midfielder Declan Rice next summer.
      Chelsea have also been linked with the 22-year-old.
      But ti is thought Rice is content to at least see out the season with David Moyes’ much-improved Hammers side.
      JESSE: KIDS CAN LEARN FROM RON
      Jesse Lingard posted “dream big kids” alongside him celebrating with fellow United scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

      Ronaldo returned with a double to see off Newcastle 4-1, with Bruno Fernandes and sub Lingard producing spectacular finishes in the last ten minutes.
      But while Ron has signed a two-year deal, Lingard is tipped to reject a new contract – in search of more regular starts.

      ROCKET RONNIE REACHES 20.2MPH
      Cristiano Ronaldo clocked an astonishing aged 36 during his second Manchester United debut.
      The Portugal superstar returned to Old Trafford with two goals in yesterday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle.

      And in the build-up to his second he put on the afterburners as Luke Shaw burst forward.
      Ronaldo suddenly left Toon defenders for dead to latch on to the ball and fire home.
      The 20.2mph speed makes him one of the Premier League’s fastest players this season.
      Adam Armstrong remains the No1 king of speed so far.
      The Southampton ace managed 22.15mph, just ahead of Wolves winger Adama Traore on 22.12mph.
      Wilfired Zaha, Nathan Tella, Ismaila Sarr and new England frontman Patrick Bamford have all gone faster than 21.5mph.
      UTD JOINT THIRD TITLE FAVOURITES
      United are now 9/2 joint third favourites with Liverpool for the Prem title.
      Champions Manchester City remain remain 6/5 top tips ahead of 13/5 Chelsea in Ladbrokes’ latest odds.
      TITLE ODDS: Man City – 6/5, Chelsea – 13/5, Liverpool – 9/2, Man United 9/2, Tottenham 40/1.

      CAN RON TEACH POG NEW TRICKS?
      United’s assist king Paul Pogba posted “big three points” as United went top of the Prem with a 4-1 defeat of Newcastle.
      And the midfielder’s tweet included snaps of him celebrating with Bruno Fernandes, who bagged the third goal after Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice.

      THE OLD RON TWO IS BETTER THAN GUNNERS
      Piers Morgan’s adoration of Cristiano Ronaldo is coming between his love for Arsenal…
      The Gunners earned their first goal and points of the season in sinking Norwich 1-0, while Ronaldo netted twice on his second Manchester United debut as the new Prem leaders beat Newcastle 4-1.
      And outspoken TV celebrity Morgan noted: “Ronaldo has now scored more goals in the Premier League this season than the entire Arsenal team.”

      LUKE’S ROYAL FLUSH-ING
      Manchester United star Luke Shaw watched Emma Raducanu’s historic win at Flushing Meadows from the poker room in his £2.8million mansion.
      The England left-back shared a picture from his plush Cheshire pad and appeared to be waiting for ex-Red Devils defender Wes Brown and pro poker player Sam Trickett.

      Shaw’s home is in the exclusive Hale Barns area of Cheshire.
      And given his £190,000-a-week wages, the interior is as swanky as you might imagine.
      The England left-back was sat at a six-seat poker table staring at one of two televisions in the room which both had the tennis on.
      The luxurious marble floor and elaborate light over the table are stand out features.
      And the area was complete with a leather sofa in front of the TV and fireplace.
      Shaw shared the snap around 10pm – in the early stages of Raducanu’s match – and captioned it: “Tennis on, ready when you are @wes_brown24 @samtrickett7.” Brown, 41, swiftly replied: “K9 is ready, are you?”

      TOON ACES ‘ASK FOR RON SHIRT’
      Two Newcastle players asked for Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt after their team’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester United, according to rumours.
      Captain Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton spoke to the returning icon after the game and some furious Toon fans believe they asked for his jersey.

      Adam Crafton of The Athletic tweeted that he thought he saw ‘more than one’ Newcastle player ask Ronaldo for his jersey after the game.
      The suspicion was reaffirmed by Rory Smith of the New York Times, who thought Lascelles asked before ‘someone else’ tried to nab it off the skipper.
      Video footage suggests that player is Joelinton, with Ronaldo appearing to point at another player and telling him the shirt’s already been taken.
      There’s every chance the players were just congratulating the Man Utd star after his stunning second Prem debut, scoring a brace against Newcastle.
      But the rumours have left Newcastle supporters furious with their struggling team and questioning Lascelles’ leadership.
      HARRY: ATMOSPHERE WON IT
      Skipper Harry Maguire says United fans’ incredible welcome for Cristiano Ronaldo powered the returning legend’s two-goal show at Old Trafford and the 4-1 win over Newcastle.
      Maguire tweeted: “He’s home and it felt good. Atmosphere deserved the victory… incredible.”
      Ron’s left-footed double just before and after half-time peaked his energetic second debut as United went top on goal difference ahead of Chelsea.

      MANC GIANTS FIGHT FOR DEC’S APPEAL
      United are ready to fight neighbours City for West Ham’s £100million-rated midfielder Declan Rice next summer.
      Chelsea have also been linked with the 22-year-old.
      But ti is thought Rice is content to at least see out the season with David Moyes’ much-improved Hammers side.
      POG FUN
      Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba enjoyed an evening at Parklife festival – and even joined rapper Burna Boy on stage.
      The Frenchman helped United to a 4-1 win hours earlier, notching two assists to take his total to seven in just four games.
      Pogba made the short and quick journey to Heaton Park, Manchester, where the festival was being held.
      And he hopped up on stage and danced alongside mega music star Burna Boy to celebrate an impressive win in the perfect way.
      One United fan said Pogba has traded assisting his Man Utd team-mates for assisting Burna Boy on stage.
      They said on Twitter: “He’s now assisting Burna boy, there’s no stopping him.”

      SOLSKJAER ON RONALDO
      Speaking after Ronaldo’s two goals, Solskjaer said: “He does what he does.
      “Cristiano lifts everyone, gets everyone so focused when he’s around the place, he puts demands on himself which puts demands on his teammates and demands on us, and that’s why he’s done so much in his career, he’s been so disciplined.
      “He’s evolved, he’s a developed as a player, he’s a different type of player to when he left but he’s still a ruthless and clinical goalscorer, and he smells the big moments. He scents when there’s a goal.”
      ROLL THE RICE
      Manchester City are ready to fight Manchester United in the battle for Declan Rice next summer.
      United have earmarked West Ham star Rice as a priority target in 2022 — even though he is valued at around £100million by the London club.
      But though the Old Trafford club feel they are in a strong position to capture the England midfielder, neighbours City have other ideas.
      They have been tracking the 22-year-old ever since he first made the breakthrough into the West Ham first team as a promising young central defender.
      And the manner in which his game has developed in midfield, culminating in his impressive displays for the Three Lions in Euro 2022, have not gone unnoticed at the Etihad Stadium.

      YOU SHAW
      Manchester United’s Twitter account congratulated US Open winner Emma Raducanu on her amazing success.
      The Brit tennis sensation overcame Leylah Fernandez at Flushing Meadows 6-4 6-3 to make history as the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam.
      And United revealed they were right behind her, sharing a snap of Luka Shaw watching the final in what looks like a poker room in his home.

      FERGIE TIME
      Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester City’s interest in Cristiano Ronaldo forced the Red Devils to move for the Portugal legend.
      CR7 appeared to be set for a move to Pep Guardiola’s side, before United stepped in at the eleventh hour to sign the former Real Madrid star.
      But Fergie said that the club could not allow Ronaldo to join their noisy neighbours.
      “I couldn’t imagine him playing for Manchester City – I don’t think anybody could,” Ferguson told Viaplay.
      “That’s why we made steps to ensure that he came here.
      “The club then followed him well, I spoke to the Glazers, and then it was done.”
      NOISY NEIGHBOURS
      Manchester United’s plans to sign Declan Rice may be scuppered by their fierce rivals Manchester City.
      United have earmarked West Ham star Rice as a priority target in 2022 — even though he is valued at around £100million by the London club.
      But though the Old Trafford club feel they are in a strong position to capture the England midfielder, neighbours City have other ideas.
      They have been tracking the 22-year-old ever since he first made the breakthrough into the West Ham first team as a promising young central defender.
      And the manner in which his game has developed in midfield, culminating in his impressive displays for the Three Lions in Euro 2022, have not gone unnoticed at the Etihad Stadium.
      City have been able to delay making any moves for a new player at the base of their midfield while Fernandinho has been able to extend his playing career as understudy to Rodri.
      But the Brazilian is unlikely to remain past the end of the season, by when he will have turned 37, and the defending champions know they will have to bring in a new face next summer.
      INITIATION GAME
      Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo, while revealing how he introduced himself to his team mates.
      On the eve of the Newcastle United game, in which Ronaldo scored twice on his second debut for the Red Devils, he stood up to speak to Solskjaer’s players at the team dinner.
      “When anyone comes into the team they have to introduce themselves,” the Norwegian revealed.
      “Maybe not everyone knew Cristiano’s name – but they do now!
      “He said his name was Cristiano and that’s as much as I can say.
      “But the atmosphere around the club has been electric. The supporters have really enjoyed the last 10 days or so since he signed.
      “There were loads of expectations on the team and him – and he’s delivered.”
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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE REACTION: Haye CALLS OUT Tyson Fury after boxing comeback victory – latest reaction

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      DAVID HAYE has called out current world champ Tyson Fury after winning in his boxing comeback.The Hayemaker, 40, beat his feuding former pal Joe Fournier on points over eight rounds, and the pair hugged and made up at the final bell.
      The big card also featured Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz and was headlined by Evander Holyfield, 58, against MMA legend Vitor Belfort. Follow all of the reaction right here.
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      TRUMPED
      David Haye may have enjoyed his comeback victory over Joe Fournier – but Donald Trump was not impressed.
      The 40-year-old former British boxing star returned to the ring with an easy win over his close pal.
      Ex-cruiserweight and heavyweight champ ‘Hayemaker’ was fighting for the first time since losing to Tony Bellew three years ago.
      And he won each of the eight rounds – including a 10-8 round in the first after flooring his opponent.
      It seemed to be a fairly soft knockdown, and the former US President was rather unmoved by the bout in general.
      Trump was sat in the commentary booth to call the action at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      And after taking several shots at current president Joe Biden, he then summed up the Haye fight up perfectly when he said: “Right now, the audience likes politics better.”
      WAITING ON TYSON
      Tyson Fury is yet to respond to David Haye’s offer of a fight.
      But knowing Fury it won’t be long before he replies to Haye’s claim that he knows ‘how to beat’ the Gypsy King.
      DAVID VS GOLIATH
      David Haye will not get the fight against Tyson Fury he so badly claims any time soon.
      According to boxingnews24, Haye must be ranked within the top 15 heavyweights by the WBC to be able to challenge Fury.
      But that would involve Haye fighting other professionals in order to get him there.
      And the 40-year-old revealed he would only get back in the ring again if it was to challenge Fury, meaning future bout is highly unlikely.
      The only way the pair could get in the ring together is if they agreed an exhibition bout.
      HAYE’S CONFIDENT
      Here is David Haye telling iFL TV he’s got what it takes to beat Tyson Fury.
      David Haye says he knows secret to beating Tyson Fury after calling out old rival for shock fight aged 40
      HORRIBLE TO SEE
      David Haye has launched a scathing attack on Vitor Belfort after he knocked out Evander Holyfield in one-round on Saturday night.
      Haye told iFL TV: “It was horrible to see. It was horrible to see my hero getting starched in one round.
      “I really didn’t like seeing that at all. But that’s boxing.”
      He went on to say: “He went out there and just blasted him out. I was like, ‘What are you doing? He’s 58.’
      “And he was celebrating like he’s done something impressive. What’s impressive about knocking out a 58-year-old?
      “Different people have different values of respect. I was very disappointed.”
      HAYE YOU
      Heavyweight boxer David Haye has claimed he is ‘good enough’ to beat legendary fighter Tyson Fury.
      After beating Joe Fournier over eight, two-minute rounds on Saturday, Haye told IFLTV: “I know how to beat Tyson Fury, I really do. I’m being deadly serious.
      “I understand why he’s so effective and no-one else can see it. I’m good enough still to do it. I would have done it back in 2013. He knows it.”
      HAYE FAKER?
      David Haye insists he is serious about wanting to take on undefeated heavyweight king Tyson Fury.
      But is it just be a cynical attempt for one big pay-day or a credible option?
      You might not be surprised to discover that social media appears to favours the latter possibility…

      I DON’T NEED A WARM-UP FIGHT
      David Haye invited more scorn on on his claim he wants to fight Tyson Fury by insisting he would not need a preparation bout.
      The former cruiserweight king explained:  “I don’t want to show him what I’ve got.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      HAYE DOUBLES DOWN ON FURY CHALLENGE
      David Haye doubled down on calling out Tyson Fury by claiming: I’ve got the perfect style to beat him
      After losing twice to Tony Bellew, Haye exited retirement to beat pal Joe Fournier on points in an exhibition bout.
      And having earlier insisted he knows heavyweight king Fury’s “kryptonite” he went further as he suggested he is the right man to dethrone the linear champ.
      In what many might see as a publicity stunt, in the unlikely event Fury would take him seriously, the 40-year-old said: “It’s the fight I’ve always wanted.
      “And if I’m going to come back into the sport of boxing in a REAL fight, someone special, that is the guy I know I can beat.
      “I know his style, I know what he does well and my attributes don’t work for his style.
      “I think they think I’m a bit old so they probably will take the fight but I’m looking for the biggest fight out there and you don’t get any bigger than 6ft 9ins undefeated Tyson Fury.”
      HAYE BLASTS VITOR LACK OF ‘RESPECT’ TO EVANDER
      David Haye claims Vitor Belfort’s one-round win over Evander Holyfield as “horrible” and his resulting celebrations as lacking “respect” for the 58-year-old legend.
      TalkSPORT’s Michael Benson revealed Haye’s fury at Belfort.
      David Haye on Vitor Belfort knocking out Evander Holyfield: “It was horrible to see… He just blasted him out. I was like, ‘What are you doing? He’s 58.’ And he was celebrating like he’s done something impressive. Different people have different values of respect.” [@IFLTV]— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 12, 2021

      I CAN BE SUPERMAN TO NICK FURY WIN
      David Haye claims he knows Tyson Fury’s “kryptonite” – his big weakness – and would be prepared to prove it in the ring.
      After beating pal Joe Fournier in an exhibition win, Fury said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”
      “Tyson Fury, that big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.”
      MIXED REACTION TO HAYE WIN ON SURREAL NIGHT
      David Haye’s points win over businessman-turned-boxer pal Joe Fournier in an exhibition bout drew scepticism, sarcasm and bemusement from fight fans.
      One boxing lover wrote: “David Haye back with a vengeance. Title fight incoming.”
      And another suggested the whole night had left him in dreamland – but perhaps not necessarily for the right reasons…
      He posted: “I’m definitely having some sort of fever dream, David Haye has just boxed a nightclub owner then called out Tyson Fury, whilst Donald Trump commentated.”

      TRUMP: THAT WASN’T HOLYFIELD
      Donald Trump had his own take on Evander Holyfield’s first-round comeback loss to Vitor Belfort as the ex-US President provided commentary.
      Trump said: “Right from the beginning he was not the same fighter.
      “He lost a lot. It was not Evander Holyfield.”
      ‘I’D STILL FIGHT TYSON’
      Evander Holyfield insists he is still open to a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson despite a humiliating first-round loss to Vitor Belfort.
      The 58-year-old was stopped in a comeback clash one fan described as ‘the saddest event I have ever seen in a boxing ring’.

      Yet despite his embarrassing loss to Belfort, Holyfield insists he would still fight Mike Tyson for a third time, 24 years after their second bout.
      Speaking after his defeat to Belfort, Holyfield said: “The guy pushed me, the guy is strong.“But I wasn’t hurt. There wasn’t no shot that hurt me real bad. He got me with a shot and I was off-balance. I’m not hurt. It’s kind of sad.
      “I think it was a bad call, he shouldn’t have stopped the fight that quick.”
      When asked whether he would still fight Tyson, he then added: “Of course I would.”
      HAYE: IT’S THE FUTURE
      David Haye claims big-name exhibition events could be the future of boxing – like movie fans watching new roles for Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
      Before his win, he told the BBC: “The purists will say this is ridiculous, why am I fighting this guy? But you don’t have to watch it.
      “If you look at the Logan Paul and KSI fights, on the undercard you had legitimate world champions earning more money than they would have done fighting on a traditional boxing card.
      “It’s giving younger fighters more options and more money to do what they want to do. It’s actually stimulating boxing.”
      He added: “I see it very similar as going to watch The Expendables with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone and all of those legends.”
      SILVA LINING
      Anderson Silva delivered a stunning first round knockout to defeat Tito Ortiz.
      The former UFC middleweight champion pulled on the boxing gloves to face his fellow ex-MMA star.
      And ‘Spider’ needed just one minute and 21 seconds to end the contest.
      The 46-year-old said afterwards: “I trained hard for this fight and to show my respect to the boxing world.
      “Now I go back home to continue training and… we’ll see.”

      HAYE CALLS OUT FURY
      Speaking after his win over Fournier, Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”
      HOLY MOLY
      Evander Holyfield blasted the referee for stopping his comeback early.
      The 58-year-old, who is a former five-time world champion, pulled on the gloves again as a late replacement for Covid-hit Oscar De La Hoya.
      Holyfield said after the fight ended in under two minutes: “I thought it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”
      TRUMPED
      David Haye may have enjoyed his comeback victory over Joe Fournier – but Donald Trump was not impressed.
      The 40-year-old former British boxing star returned to the ring with an easy win over his close pal.
      Ex-cruiserweight and heavyweight champ ‘Hayemaker’ was fighting for the first time since losing to Tony Bellew three years ago.
      And he won each of the eight rounds – including a 10-8 round in the first after flooring his opponent.
      It seemed to be a fairly soft knockdown, and the former US President was rather unmoved by the bout in general.
      Trump was sat in the commentary booth to call the action at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      And after taking several shots at current president Joe Biden, he then summed up the Haye fight up perfectly when he said: “Right now, the audience likes politics better.”
      HAYE TO SAY IT
      David Haye said Tyson Fury is ‘avoiding Anthony Joshua’ and wants to fight the Gypsy King instead after his comeback win.
      Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion Haye made a shock return to the ring against his friend Joe Fournier.
      The British boxing legend, who once managed and promoted Fournier, comfortably won over eight rounds.
      And afterwards, Haye confirmed he would continue in the professional ranks, but only to finally fight Fury.
      But to rub salt in the wounds, he accused the WBC king of swerving long-time rival AJ.
      Haye, 40, said: “I know he’s avoiding Anthony Joshua, I know he’s trying to put trying to put him on the back burner, he doesn’t want that work.
      “I’ll give it to him, I’ll give him that work. He wants to fight, the Hayemaker will come for you.”

      HAYE VS FURY
      We were supposed to see David Haye vs Tyson Fury eight years ago before various injuries stopped the fight from happening.
      Would boxing fans want to see it now? Or would it be too much of a one-sided fight?
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      But it was a sad return to the ring for Evander Holyfield, who was stopped in the first round by former UFC star Vitor Belfort.

      ELSEWHERE…
      Anderson Silva knocked out Tito Ortiz in the first round of their match-up…

      RECAP – HAYE CALLS OUT TYSON FURY
      Haye said after his win over pal Joe Fournier: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      VITOR-Y PARADE
      Vitor Belfort celebrated in the ring with his family after stopping Evander Holyfield in one round.
      He then called out Jake Paul…in a WINNER-TAKE-ALL $30million clash.
      Credit: Getty
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      Leeds vs Liverpool LIVE: Stream, TV channel as Salah hits milestone 100th Prem goal to fire Reds ahead at Elland Road

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      LEEDS are up against Liverpool today in a huge Premier League clash at a packed Elland Road, having yet to register a win this season.The Reds, however, are looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign but will have it all to do in Yorkshire.

      Start time: 4.30pm BST
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event
      Leeds XI: Meslier, Firpo, Llorente, Cooper, Ayling, Phillips, Dallas, Harrison, Rodrigo, Raphinha, Bamford
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Elliott, Mane, Salah, Jota

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      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      35. Leeds counter quickly as Dallas is practising social distancing on the right.
      Fabinho’s outstretched leg halts his forward pass destined for Harrison and their efforts are thwarted.
      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      33. Bielsa is off his stool and squatting on the sideline, looking as intensely as his players are being forced to play.
      Liverpool could easily be two or three up by now.

      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      32. Llorente’s afternoon is now over and he’s replaced by Struijk.
      The defender is forced off with a muscle injury after an intense half hour at Elland Road.
      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      32. Milner is captured warming up on the sidelines with Henderson.
      He’s one of ten players in the Premier League who have played for both Leeds and Liverpool.
      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      30. Llorente is booked for pulling Jota back by his shoulder.
      The Liverpool forward was racing away from Llorente thanks to an impressive counter – the booking seemed a safer bet.
      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      28. Liverpool’s centre-backs are having a few problems with Bamford’s positioning.
      The Leeds man is positioning himself between them in the build up and is finding space well.
      Alisson is forced to come racing out to clear the ball that Bamford is running on to. He scuffs his clearance, but it’s enough to halt Leeds’ attack.
      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      Here’s Salah’s 100th goal in all its glory.

      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      25. Liverpool come very close to getting their second as Mane is picked out directly in front of goal.
      Jota seems to fizz the ball in well to pick out Mane, but on rewatching it, it was slightly behind the forward.
      Mane’s stance also appears to be wrong and his right-footed effort is sent way over the bar from only a few yards out.
      GOOOOAL
      Thiago scores some goal, but the flag’s up and it’s ruled out.
      Salah was miles off as he picked up the ball on the edge of the area on the right.
      He lifts the ball across the box to the far post, where Thiago steals it at the back post, beyond Ayling and headers the ball across goal.

      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      How’s stat then.
      Only four players have reached the 100 club quicker than Salah.

      LEEDS 0-1 LIVERPOOL
      20. Another goal assisted by Alexander-Arnold and finished by Salah.
      Liverpool work the ball down the right wing with impressive speed, before Alexander-Arnold is picked out on the overlap.
      Trent delivers the ball on a plate as he squares it to Salah on the edge of the six-yard area, directly in front of goal.
      Salah opens out his left foot and sends the ball into the back of the net and just like that he’s bagged 100 Premier League goals.
      GOOOOOAL
      Salah gets the goal that he’s threatened in the opening 20 minutes.
      WELCOME TO THE 100 CLUB.

      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      18. Ayling sends a long-ball down the right wing to pick out Rodrigo, but Van Dijk in cruise control gets there first.
      The Dutchman sends a ball to pick out Thiago who quickly moves it on to Salah as Liverpool’s next attacking effort begins.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      16. Robertson tries to clear a lofty forward ball from Ayling, but he fails to control his clearance.
      Fabinho is left scrambling to clear it, deep within their own half.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      15. Fabinho sees yellow for lunging at Rodrigo.
      Seems he was desperately trying to halt the counter attack, but it was a little late.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      14. Alexander-Arnold, Elliot and Salah combine well on the right, before Salah sends a lovely chip pass to pick out Jota.
      Jota takes the ball on his chest before attempting to strike it on the volley with his right foot but it’s loopy and Meslier collects it in the air.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      11. Leeds defend the corner frantically and deal with it well at the near post.
      Alexander-Arnold is back in his spot at right-back after a foray into midfield with England, but his delivery from the corner was poor.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      10. The ball is worked well around the area by Liverpool before Mane receives the ball on the edge on the left.
      His left-footed shot takes a deflection off Llorente as Liverpool get their first corner.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      8. Salah is just one goal away from 100 Premier League goals.
      Every time he touches the ball, the crowd boo.
      Perhaps his hat-trick against them last season is the reason why!
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      6. An absolultey delightful ball is whipped in from the right by Alexander-Arnold and curls well just inside the six-yard box, but Jota pulls to an abrupt stop.
      It’s not clear why he stops, as it was a perfect opportunity for Jota to be one-on-one with the keeper.
      The ball rolls out the back line on the left, much to Liverpool’s annoyance.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      5. The ball’s straight up the other side as Leeds are playing with really intent and intensity.
      Raphinha slips the ball through to Rodrigo just inside the area and sets him up nicely, but he shoots straight at Alisson who bats the ball away with ease.
      Warning shot fired.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      4. Salah makes a decent run down the right wing, he plays a cheeky one-two with Jota before engaging in a footrace with Phillips.
      The Egyptian beats him, but is brought to an abrupt halt on the edge of the box, on the right, and appeals for a freekick. He went down very easily..
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      2. Scrappy start from Liverpool too, seems both teams need to settle themselves.Meslier picks out Ayling on the right who sends a long ball over the top of Matip to pick out Bamford on the edge of the box.
      Bamford rushes his shot and fails to steady himself, the right-footed attempt flies way over the bar.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL
      2. Two rivals who haven’t seen each other enough in the past 15 years are back and raring to go.A sloppy pass down the right wing sees Liverpool gain the ball, but as it’s slipped through to Salah the crowd boo.
      LEEDS 0-0 LIVERPOOL

      The whistle blows at Elland Road as both teams take a knee, the crowd erupt in applause. Leeds get us underway.

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      F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Hamilton and Verstappen CRASH OUT of Monza race after big collision – latest updates

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be gunning to take top spot back from Max Verstappen as the F1 season heads to Italy this weekend.The Dutchman Verstappen went to the top of the Driver’s Championship after his victory at home in the Dutch Grand Prix last week.
      And he will have pole at Monza after a dramatic qualifying session.

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      2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
      Hollywood A-lister Vin Diesel was in attendance today at Monza.

      DAN THE MAN
      Daniel Ricciardo was a bag of smiles on the podium, and even drank champagne in a trademark shoey.

      RICCIARDO SPEAKS
      Ricciardo says: “Can I swear?!”
      “It’s about …. time!”
      “I felt good and knew something good was to come.”
      DANIEL RICCIARDO WINS THE ITALIAN GP
      That is McLaren’s first win since 2012 – a total of 3,213 days ago!
      Norris is second.
      Perez is third.
      Bottas is fourth.
      TWO LAPS TO GO
      Ricciardo has this. Heartbreak for Norris if he does not get the win.
      LAP 48/53
      It is Ricciardo, Norris, Perez, Bottas, Leclerc, Sainz, Stroll, Alonso, Russell, Ocon.
      MAZEPIN IS OUT
      The Haas driver becomes the fifth retirement of this race as his car loses power and grinds to a halt.

      PEREZ AND BOTTAS FIGHTING FOR THIRD
      Red Bull verses McLaren round 2. This could get tasty too.
      NORRIS IS DESPERATE FOR THIS WIN
      But the Aussie remains in P1. Will McLaren swap their drivers? Norris has been excellent this season.
      PEREZ HAS A PENALTY
      He is given a five second time penalty for leaving the track at turn one when he went wheel to wheel with Sainz.
      Meanwhile…out in front.

      LAP 36
      Bottas is closing in… He can’t, can he?
      A McLaren win would be popular though.
      BOTTAS IS NOW FOURTH
      He started last. Has a brand new engine. And is going for it.
      Great drive so far.
      IT IS ALL KICKING OFF
      Perez moans at Sainz for not leaving him any room.
      Bottas overtakes Leclerc who is forced wide into turn one.
      And Mazepin and Schumacher – the two Haas teammates – also come together.
      SAFETY CAR IN – WE ARE RACING AGAIN
      Wonderful get away from Ricciardo, but what about Norris! Amazing overtake on Leclerc and into P2.
      That was brave as he was forced wide and went on to the dirt. This is shaping up very well for McLaren.

      HALO DOES IT’S JOB
      Hamilton was saved serious injury thanks to the cockpit protection.

      LEWIS IS HEADING BACK TO THE GARAGE
      Max is also approaching the Red Bull garage.
      For everyone asking, Lewis is OK. He’s on his way back to the paddock now.— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) September 12, 2021

      BOTH DRIVERS ARE FURIOUS
      Hamilton was coming out of the pits and into the first chicane. He was in the lead.
      Verstappen should have backed out but Max being Max, refused to give and inch.
      He hit the sausage kerb and is sent flying into Hamilton’s Mercedes. Taking them both out of the GP.
      TV replays show that Hamilton could have been saved by the Halo.
      HAMILTON AND VERSTAPPEN CRASH
      Huge drama as the two championship leaders come together. Hamilton and Verstappen are BOTH out of this race.
      Amazing scenes.
      LAP 26 HAMILTON PITS FROM THE LEAD
      His stop is 4.2 seconds and he is back on track.
      LAP 24 HAMILTON GETS NORRIS
      The Mercedes man eventually gets his countryman. He is in the lead but yet to stop.
      DISASTER FOR VERSTAPPEN – A SLOW STOP
      He stops for tyres at the end of lap 23 but he is stationary for 11.1 seconds.
      LAP 23 RICCIARDO PITS
      He stops from the lead for fresh tyres at the end of lap 22. His stop promotes Verstappen into the lead.
      BOTTAS IS ON A CHARGE
      The Merc man, who started last in 20th remember, is now up to ninth. That’s some going.
      OCON AND VETTEL TOUCH
      The Alpine man closed down Vettel and gave him no space.
      That was a bit naughty from the Frenchman and the incident is being looked at by the stewards.
      RICCIARDO AND NORRIS DOING A GREAT JOB
      The Aussie is controlling the pace in front and leads from Verstappen.
      And Norris is having to defend like hell to keep Hamilton behind him, but he is bringing Leclerc in to play.

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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE REACTION: Haye CALLS OUT Tyson Fury after win on boxing comeback – latest reaction

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      DAVID HAYE has called out world champ Tyson Fury after winning in his boxing comeback.The Hayemaker, 40, beat his feuding former pal Joe Fournier on points over eight rounds, and the pair hugged and made up at the final bell.
      The big card also featured Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz and was headlined by Evander Holyfield, 58, against MMA legend Vitor Belfort. Follow all of the reaction right here.
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      ‘I’D STILL FIGHT TYSON’
      Evander Holyfield insists he is still open to a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson despite a humiliating first-round loss to Vitor Belfort.
      The 58-year-old was stopped in a comeback clash one fan described as ‘the saddest event I have ever seen in a boxing ring’.

      Yet despite his embarrassing loss to Belfort, Holyfield insists he would still fight Mike Tyson for a third time, 24 years after their second bout.
      Speaking after his defeat to Belfort, Holyfield said: “The guy pushed me, the guy is strong.“But I wasn’t hurt. There wasn’t no shot that hurt me real bad. He got me with a shot and I was off-balance. I’m not hurt. It’s kind of sad.
      “I think it was a bad call, he shouldn’t have stopped the fight that quick.”
      When asked whether he would still fight Tyson, he then added: “Of course I would.”
      HAYE: IT’S THE FUTURE
      David Haye claims big-name exhibition events could be the future of boxing – like movie fans watching new roles for Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
      Before his win, he told the BBC: “The purists will say this is ridiculous, why am I fighting this guy? But you don’t have to watch it.
      “If you look at the Logan Paul and KSI fights, on the undercard you had legitimate world champions earning more money than they would have done fighting on a traditional boxing card.
      “It’s giving younger fighters more options and more money to do what they want to do. It’s actually stimulating boxing.”
      He added: “I see it very similar as going to watch The Expendables with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone and all of those legends.”
      SILVA LINING
      Anderson Silva delivered a stunning first round knockout to defeat Tito Ortiz.
      The former UFC middleweight champion pulled on the boxing gloves to face his fellow ex-MMA star.
      And ‘Spider’ needed just one minute and 21 seconds to end the contest.
      The 46-year-old said afterwards: “I trained hard for this fight and to show my respect to the boxing world.
      “Now I go back home to continue training and… we’ll see.”

      HAYE CALLS OUT FURY
      Speaking after his win over Fournier, Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”
      HOLY MOLY
      Evander Holyfield blasted the referee for stopping his comeback early.
      The 58-year-old, who is a former five-time world champion, pulled on the gloves again as a late replacement for Covid-hit Oscar De La Hoya.
      Holyfield said after the fight ended in under two minutes: “I thought it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”
      TRUMPED
      David Haye may have enjoyed his comeback victory over Joe Fournier – but Donald Trump was not impressed.
      The 40-year-old former British boxing star returned to the ring with an easy win over his close pal.
      Ex-cruiserweight and heavyweight champ ‘Hayemaker’ was fighting for the first time since losing to Tony Bellew three years ago.
      And he won each of the eight rounds – including a 10-8 round in the first after flooring his opponent.
      It seemed to be a fairly soft knockdown, and the former US President was rather unmoved by the bout in general.
      Trump was sat in the commentary booth to call the action at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      And after taking several shots at current president Joe Biden, he then summed up the Haye fight up perfectly when he said: “Right now, the audience likes politics better.”
      HAYE TO SAY IT
      David Haye said Tyson Fury is ‘avoiding Anthony Joshua’ and wants to fight the Gypsy King instead after his comeback win.
      Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion Haye made a shock return to the ring against his friend Joe Fournier.
      The British boxing legend, who once managed and promoted Fournier, comfortably won over eight rounds.
      And afterwards, Haye confirmed he would continue in the professional ranks, but only to finally fight Fury.
      But to rub salt in the wounds, he accused the WBC king of swerving long-time rival AJ.
      Haye, 40, said: “I know he’s avoiding Anthony Joshua, I know he’s trying to put trying to put him on the back burner, he doesn’t want that work.
      “I’ll give it to him, I’ll give him that work. He wants to fight, the Hayemaker will come for you.”

      HAYE VS FURY
      We were supposed to see David Haye vs Tyson Fury eight years ago before various injuries stopped the fight from happening.
      Would boxing fans want to see it now? Or would it be too much of a one-sided fight?
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      But it was a sad return to the ring for Evander Holyfield, who was stopped in the first round by former UFC star Vitor Belfort.

      ELSEWHERE…
      Anderson Silva knocked out Tito Ortiz in the first round of their match-up…

      RECAP – HAYE CALLS OUT TYSON FURY
      Haye said after his win over pal Joe Fournier: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fat dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”
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      VITOR-Y PARADE
      Vitor Belfort celebrated in the ring with his family after stopping Evander Holyfield in one round.
      He then called out Jake Paul…in a WINNER-TAKE-ALL $30million clash.
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      SILVA LINING
      Anderson Silva delivered a stunning first round knockout to defeat Tito Ortiz.
      The former UFC middleweight champion pulled on the boxing gloves to face his fellow ex-MMA star.
      And ‘Spider’ needed just one minute and 21 seconds to end the contest.
      The 46-year-old said afterwards: “I trained hard for this fight and to show my respect to the boxing world.
      “Now I go back home to continue training and… we’ll see.”

      HAYE’S DAY
      David Haye looked sharp in his eight round run-out against ex-pal Joe Fournier.
      He dropped Fournier in the first round, with a jab.

      HOLYFIELD REACTS
      Evander Holyfield was devastated after that loss, but he can have no real complaints.
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      HOLY COW
      Evander Holyfield blasted the referee for stopping his comeback early.
      The 58-year-old former five-time world champion pulled on the gloves again as a late replacement for Covid-hit Oscar De La Hoya.
      Holyfield said after the fight ended in under two minutes: “I thought it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”
      MAKING HAYE
      After his hand was raised Haye said the only pro fight he’s interested in is…Tyson Fury.
      Will the Gypsy King respond?

      HAYE VS FOURNIER
      They may have been embroiled in a war of words in the build up to the fight, but they were back to being best mates after it.

      TRUMPED
      David Haye may have enjoyed his comeback victory over Joe Fournier – but Donald Trump was not impressed.
      The 40-year-old former British boxing star returned to the ring with an easy win over his close pal.
      Trump was sat in the commentary booth to call the action at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      And after taking several shots at current president Joe Biden, he then summed up the Haye fight up perfectly when he said: “Right now, the audience likes politics better.”
      BELFORT VS JAKE PAUL?
      More on Vitor Belfort’s $30million offer to Jake Paul.
      Head of Triller’s Fight Club banner, movie mogul Ryan Kavanaugh, is ready to front the mega-money payday for Paul and even added an extra $5m.
      He said: “We at Triller, are agreeing a full pro fight, Vitor versus Jake Paul; 25 million winner-takes-all.
      “And we want it on Thanksgiving day at the one-year anniversary, Thanksgiving Saturday.
      “Thirty million, winner-takes-all, if Jake says no, we know why.”
      BELFORT BEATS HOLYFIELD
      MMA legend Belfort took under two minutes before the referee called a stop to proceedings.
      And he was quick to call out Jake Paul AND Canelo afterwards.
      Credit: Triller
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT STOPPAGE
      And here is the finish by Belfort on Holyfield.
      Do you agree with the ref?

      BELFORT CALLS OUT JAKE PAUL
      Belfort said: “Hey Jake Paul, stop running you little b****!”
      And Triller bosses have said it will be a WINNER TAKES ALL fight for $30MILLION…
      Will Jake Paul accept?
      HOLYFIELD SPEAKS
      Holyfield said: “I think it was a bad call.
      “I’m not hurt.”
      BELFORT WINS
      Holyfield initially protested the referee stoppage, but he seems to have accepted it now.
      Belfort’s children are in tears with celebration in the ring.
      Easy night for The Phenom.
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      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort LIVE RESULTS: Belfort DROPS Holyfield to win, Anderson Silva K.Os Ortiz – stream, TV

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      EVANDER HOLYFIELD is making a SHOCK boxing comeback tonight against MMA legend Vitor Belfort.The 58-year-old is putting on the gloves one more time to headline a huge card which also includes Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz is a battle of former UFC greats.

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      PAUL FOR IT?
      Head of Triller’s ‘Fight Club’ Ryan Kavanaugh has offered Jake Paul a $25million winnner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort.
      Belfort just beat Evander Holyfield in one round and later called out YouTuber Paul.
      Paul is 4-0 and in his third fight knocked out ex-UFC star Ben Askren in a Triller headliner.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Evander Holyfield claimed the fight was stopped early.
      He said: “I think it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Round 1 – IT’S ALL OVER!
      Holyfield looked to be on skates whenever Belfort threw a punch and was dropped after a left hand.
      Belfort then came forward as Holyfield tucked up and the referee quite rightly stopped the fight.
      Predictably, Holyfield looked a shadow of himself and completely off the pace, but fortunately it was stopped before any damage could be done.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Round 1 – Round starts cagey with Holyfield edging the jab out with Belfort patient.
      Belfort starting to come forward now and already has Holyfield on shakey legs.
      Holyfield swings and misses and goes through the ropes! This looks bad.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Both men have walked to the ring and are ready to go.
      Legendary MC Michael Buffer has introduced them and all that is needed now is for the bell to ring.
      Holyfield, at the age of 58 is about to fight as a professional once more…
      SILVA PLATTER
      Here is a close up look at Anderson Silva’s devastating knockout against Tito Ortiz in the first round.
      But, coming up is the night’s headliner between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.

      EJECT IT
      Chaos broke out ringside after a women was heard yelling during the 9/11 tribute.
      Reporter Mike Coppinger tweeted: “A woman was just ejected from ringside for screaming during the ceremonial 10-count in memoriam of 9/11.
      “After she started yelling people yelled at her to be quiet and she became louder. In all the events I’ve ever been to, never seen that.”
      UP NEXT
      Evander Holyfield, much to the disbelief of many, will mark his return to the ring after ten years out.
      And he will do so against ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort, who is 1-0 as a boxer with his sole 2006 bout.
      Holyfield has been training for a potential trilogy bout with Mike Tyson, and has filled in for Oscar De La Hoya, who pulled out with Covid-19.
      The fight was moved to Florida after the California State Athletic Commission refused to license the heavyweight legend.
      Credit: Getty
      ASK-REN FOR IT
      Even Ben Askren fancies getting a knockout to his name.
      Askren watched as Anderson Silva took out former UFC champion Tito Ortiz in one round.
      But unfortunately, the retired UFC welterweight was brutally knocked out himself in April by YouTuber Jake Paul.
      Still, Askren tweeted: “I’ll unretire if they give my someone i can KO 100%. Knocking someone out looks kind of fun lol.”
      SILVA LINING
      Anderson Silva dedicated his first-round KO to martial arts icon Bruce Lee.
      He said: The grand master Bruce Lee says, ‘Be water, my friend’. That’s what I did today.”
      Asked what could be next, Silva, 46, added: “I don’t know. Now I go back to training and boxing.”

      SILVA VS ORTIZ
      Ortiz was very aggressive and tried to pin Silva into the corner on two occasions but was punching air or the guard.
      Silva defended well, turned Ortiz and landed a big right hook counter and followed it up with two more left hands.
      Ortiz was out for the count and unable to recover. Silva improves his boxing record to 3-1.
      SILVA VS ORTIZ
      Round 1 – Ortiz backs Silva into the ropes but the Brazilian is bobbing and weaving in classic Spider style.
      Silva spins Ortiz and lands a big combination and it’s over!
      Anderson Silva has just knocked Tito Ortiz out!
      UP NEXT
      Former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz are set to co-headline over eight, two-minute rounds.
      Silva, who left the UFC last year, beat Julio Cesar Chavez in June and has continued his switch to boxing.
      For Ortiz, it will be his professional boxing debut.
      Credit: Getty

      ON THE UNDERCARD
      David Haye called out ‘big fast dosser’ Tyson Fury after winning his comeback fight and claimed he is the Gypsy King’s ‘kryptonite’.
      It came completely out of left field when it was announced Haye would return to the ring to fight Joe Fournier, the man he once promoted and managed.
      The pair, who have enjoyed a friendship for several years and formerly sparred each other, fought over eight, two-minute rounds, opposed to the usual three.
      And Haye comfortably won all of the sessions, which included a knockdown in round one following a jab.
      Afterwards, he called out old rival Fury, eight years after they were first scheduled to fight each other.
      Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fast dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”

      FIGHT NIGHT
      Evander Holyfield makes his return after ten years out with a fight against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.
      Oscar De La Hoya was due to face Brazilian Belfort, until he tested positive for coronavirus.
      Triller called upon Holyfield, who was training for a comeback, who accepted the challenge.
      The fight was forced to be moved to Florida after the California State Athletic Commission refused to license Holyfield.
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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE RESULTS: Stream, UK start time, TV channel with main card UNDERWAY – latest

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      DAVID HAYE returns to boxing TONIGHT as he comes out of retirement to take on ex-pal Joe Fournier.Nightclub supremo Fournier, 38, has a pro boxing record of 9-0, while Haye, 40, hasn’t fought since his fifth-round TKO loss to Tony Bellew in May 2018.
      The big card also features Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz and is headlined by Evander Holyfield, 58, takng on MMA legend Vitor Belfort. Follow all of the action right here.

      Fight time: Bout expected around 2am BST
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      MAIN CARD UNDERWAY
      And we’re off on the main card!
      Here we go…
      HAYEMAKER WARMING UP
      Not long to go now!
      David Haye is in his shorts in his dressing room and warming up.
      Expect this one early in the card tonight.

      TONIGHT’S FULL CARD

      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort
      Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz
      Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier

      THE BILLIONAIRE
      Standing in Haye’s way tonight is nightclub supremo Joe Fournier, 38.
      The pair used to be good pals until a “boozy” night on holiday in Mykonos ended with warring words between the two.
      Fellow Brit Fournier has a pro record of 9-0.

      HAYE VS FOURNIER
      Former friends turned enemies…
      The Hayemaker, 40, has predicted a quick knockout in just a few hours time.

      KO VOW
      Haye has promised to make quick work of Fournier tonight, predicting the fight will NOT go the distance.
      He said: “There shouldn’t be any version of reality that sees me losing this fight.
      “He just doesn’t see my body holding up for eight rounds, he doesn’t see it.
      “The quicker I get it over and done with the better for everybody.
      “Once I get my timing there, it should be pretty brutal, pretty fast.”
      ED HUNTER
      One man who won’t be watching tonight is Eddie Hearn, who called the fight a JOKE.
      He told TalkSport: “Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul was just a joke and so’s David Haye vs Joe Fournier, but it’s just a bit of fun…
      “Some people want to almost respect their legacy in the sport and some just wanna make as much money as possible.
      “We just need to focus on boxing. I’ve done that before, we had a bit of fun, it was a bit cringe to be honest, it was tough at times, but I do understand the demand.”
      MAKE HAYE WHILE THE SUN SHINES
      Haye already has a next opponent lined up after Fournier.
      But it’s being kept a secret for now.
      Triller promoter Ryan Kavanaugh said this week: “All I can say without giving too much away is that you should expect a very big fight.
      “I couldn’t tell you who it is.”
      MYK TAKE
      Haye admits the fight with Fournier only came about thanks to a boozy night in Mykonos!
      Haye revealed: “This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us.
      “I laughed, but out of respect for Joe’s ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw – whilst winking to Joe.
      “Joe’s straight-faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today – I assumed it was just the tequila talking.
      “And that’s exactly where it started. A boozy night in Mykonos, two alpha males peacocking with a crowd of girls.”
      WHO NOSE?
      Fournier claimed this week that he once gave Haye a broken nose in a secret sparring session!
      He told Switchbox TV: “So there was one occasion in Miami where I’ve hit him with a left hook and bang – broken nose – blood literally everywhere.
      “Imagine if that was a 10oz glove without headgear, what would really have happened? You do think about it.
      “He’s going 70 per cent, I’m going flat out trying to survive but it’s been six years I’ve been active and four where he hasn’t and you have to think, this is a real match-up!”

      TAKING THE MIKE
      Interestingly, Haye doesn’t rate Mike Tyson – headliner Holyfield’s most infamous opponent – as one of the top five heavyweights of all time.
      He told the Costello and Bunce podcast: “How many fights did he (Tyson) have where he was behind on points? Where he got put down, hurt and came back, that’s the question.
      “The moment he started to lose or it started to get tough, it seemed to go the other way.
      “Many fighters – Holyfield, Lennox Lewis – they’ve all had tough fights where they are on the brink of losing and found a way to win, I’ve never seen that with Tyson.
      “I find it hard to say someone’s in the top five of all time if they’ve never had a fight which they were losing and they came back to win.”
      TALL TALE
      Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape before going any further.
      Haye quite clearly has the height, weight and reach advantage.
      He also has an incredible 26 KOs from his 28 wins.
      But Fournier is not a fighter to take lightly as he looks to remain unbeaten.

      NO JOKE
      The result of this fight WILL count on Haye and Fournier’s professional records.
      Haye’s last bout in May 2018 saw him lose to Tony Bellew – his fourth defeat in 32 outings.
      Meanwhile, Fournier is unbeaten in ten fights, winning nine of them.
      What are the odds of this going the full eight rounds?
      TIME TO SHINE
      What time is Haye’s ring walk? I hear you ask.
      The Brit is expected out around 3am BST at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida.
      Holyfield vs Belfort will be an hour later at 4am.
      Before Haye, there’s an intriguing battle between Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz at 2am.
      HAYE THERE
      Good evening all and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of David Haye vs Joe Fournier.
      The Hayemaker will return to the ring for the first time since 2018 after coming out of retirement to fight his former friend.
      And it’s sure to be a tasty undercard clash as the world prepares for the main event between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.
      Who’s your money on?
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      Man Utd 4 Newcastle 1 LIVE REACTION: Ronaldo nets TWICE on dream debut as Red Devils go top of Premier League

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is BACK at Old Trafford – and doing what he does best.CR7 took just 45 minutes to net his first goal back in red, pouncing on a rebound to send the home faithful wild.
      And despite Toon levelling, Ronaldo wasn’t to be denied as he fired United back into the lead before Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard netted late.

      Final score: Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle

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      FULL-TIME: MAN UTD 4-1 NEWCASTLE
      A real statement of intent from the home side. Cristiano Ronaldo bags a brace, Bruno scores a screamer and Lingard puts the icing on the cake.
      What a day for Man Utd at Old Trafford.

      GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
      MAN UTD 4-1 NEWCASTLE
      JESSE LINGARD FINISHES OFF AN INCREDIBLE MOVE FROM MAN UTD.
      Pogba does superbly to get past a couple of players on the edge of the area, combines with van de Beek, plays it through to Martial who dummies it and Lingard takes it in his stride and finishes it superbly. A sublime goal.

      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      90 – Three minutes added on. It’s all Man Utd now as they go in search of a fourth. Newcastle starting to look dead and buried here.
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      88 – van de Beek has a couple of good touches and gets a big cheer from the Old Trafford faithful. He’s struggling for minutes, but is certainly appreciated by the fans.
      Joelinton looks like he’s either suffering from cramp or has picked up a little knock.
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      86 – NEWCASTLE SUB:
      OFF: Joe Willock.
      ON: Jeff Hendrick.
      Just five minutes to go and it would be a very big ask for Newcastle to get anything out of the game now, but Steve Bruce can look to preserve his side’s dignity and ensure they don’t lose by a bigger margin.
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      85 – MAN UTD SUBS:
      OFF: Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood.
      ON: Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial.
      Donny van de Beek features for the first time in the Premier League this season. Lingard goes out right and Martial plays wide left.
      Five minutes to go.
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      83 – NEWCASTLE SUBSTITUTION:
      OFF: Ciaran Clark.
      ON: Jamal Lewis.
      Steve Bruce shuffles the pack in an attempt to get something out of the game.
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      82 – What a hit that was. Bruno Fernandes is absolutely delighted with himself. He was Ronaldo was taking all the headlihnes and he took it personally.
      Absolutely nothing Woodman could have done about that, it was a thunderbolt.

      GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
      MAN UTD 3-1 NEWCASTLE
      BRUNO FERNANDES FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET!
      It’s a wonderstrike from Fernandes, who bends one into the back of the net from 30 yards. WHAT A HIT!
      Remember me?

      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      78 – Shaw sends a good looking ball through to Lingard down the left wing and you’d bet on the attacker to make something out of this but the assistant rases his flag. Unlucky from Lingard, who has looked likely.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      76 – NEWCASTLE SUBSTITUTION:
      ON: Jacob Murphy.
      OFF: Javi Manquillo.
      Newcastle’s goalscorer has been withdrawn in favour of the more attack minded Murphy as the Toon chase an equaliser here at Old Trafford.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      74 – Ronaldo and Lingard combine well on the left and Lingard’s cross is well blocked for a corner.
      Shaw’s corner is cleared but falls to Mason Greenwood, who you would bet to find the back of the net with his left foot from the edge of the box, but it’s blocked and cleared by Newcastle.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      72 – Man Utd finding themselves getting the ball out wide often and are starting to put quite a lot of balls into the box, which Ronaldo has been trying to get on the end of.
      Newcastle defending gallantly, but Ronaldo will want this debut hat-trick…
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      70 – Man Utd once again trying to build up patiently from the edge of the Newcastle box, with the away side extremely deep.
      They earn themselves a corner, but it comes to nothing.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      67 – CLOSE! Far better from Joelinton who breaks into the Man Utd box after a good one-two with Ritchie.
      Varane is hot on his tail but Joelinton manages to get a shot off which is straight at De Gea, who punches it out for a corner.
      The corner is well cleared and Newcastle look to come again.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      65 – CLOSE! Sancho and Shaw combine well on the left-wing and Shaw tries to whip the ball across the face of the goal but it’s blocked for a corner.
      Shaw takes the corner and Varane’s header is looping but ultimately goes wide.
      Man Utd make a substitution and it’s Jesse Lingard coming on for Jadon Sancho.
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      63 – The home side finds themselves once again in the lead and Newcastle don’t really know what’s hit them after the momentum felt like it was starting to shift ever so slightly in their favour.
      Lingard is getting ready to come on for Man Utd now. They’re going for the jugular.

      GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
      MAN UTD 2-1 NEWCASTLE
      CR7 HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
      Man Utd break away with Luke Shaw who sends Ronaldo through on goal and he finishes it through Woodman’s legs with his left foot. A fantastic finish.
      A debut double for Cristiano Ronaldo!

      MAN UTD 1-1 NEWCASTLE
      59 – YELLOW CARD! Man Utd are probing again on the edge of the area and Pogba takes a slightly heavy touch and commits a foul
      He’s yellow carded as a result, to the delight of the Newcastle fans and the fury of the Man Utd ones.
      MAN UTD 1-1 NEWCASTLE
      56 – It was a really clinical breakaway from Newcastle, who went from end-to-end in a matter of seconds.
      Saint-Maximan absolutely skins Varane to send Manquillo through on goal who takes it extremely well. A superb finish.
      The almost break again with Joelinton but Wan-Bissaka robs the ball from him out of nowhere.
      GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
      MAN UTD 1-1 NEWCASTLE
      Steve Bruce said they wanted to come and spoil the party and that’s exactly what they’re doing! It’s an excellent breakaway from Newcastle who equalise.
      Javi Manquillo scores out of nowhere.

      MAN UTD 1-0 NEWCASTLE
      53 – OOF! Nemanja Matic tries to get in on the action and has a pop from 25 yards, but it goes waaaay over.
      MAN UTD 1-0 NEWCASTLE
      52 – Some much needed second half possession for Newcastle now after the home side came out of the blocks looking like they mean business.
      Joelinton is a little bit isolated up front and looks slightly lost at the moment. Newcastle have shown some good attacking intent at times but he’s struggling to get in on it.
      MAN UTD 1-0 NEWCASTLE
      50 – Saint-Maximan does well to drive into the Man Utd area but it’s very well defended by Varane, who again shows his class on his Old Trafford debut.
      MAN UTD 1-0 NEWCASTLE
      48 – Man Utd now probing patiently deep inside the Newcastle half.
      Their urgency seems to have dwindled slightly now that they’re a goal to the good and they can be a little be it more patient in their build up.
      But one goal from the Magpies would change everything.
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