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      talkSPORT presenter opens up on 50-yard Premier League ‘clearance-goal’ after being forced out of Chelsea

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      JASON CUNDY turns the clock back to 1992 and the first month of the all-new Premier League.The 55-year-old former defender, who now works for talkSPORT co-presenting the Sports Bar with Jamie O’Hara, reflects on his freak ‘clearance’ goal from 50 yards to give Tottenham the lead at Ipswich.Jason Cundy talks THAT goal for Tottenham against Ipswich in 1992Cundy scored a fluky goal from past the half-way lineCundy is now a presenter on talkSPORTI would love to tell you I looked up, spotted Ipswich keeper Craig Forrest off his line, measured my shot from 50 yards and the ball flew in just as I had planned.But here’s the TRUTH of what really happened 33 years ago.I was just inside Ipswich’s half and the ball was played into a space which I thought was going to end up being a 50-50 challenge between myself and Jason Dozzell.My thought process was that I wanted to make sure I got to the ball as quick as possible to avoid there being any sort of contact between the two of us.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhat played out was Jason didn’t make the expected challenge by which time I was fully committed.My proposed tackle ended up being a completely freakish clearance  that ballooned in the wind and sailed over the top of a flailing Forrest in the Ipswich goal.As a defender, I didn’t score that many goals in my career — in fact this was my only one for Tottenham. But because it’s completely niche, this one resurfaces whenever a collection of madcap Premier League goals are replayed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt’s also odd how 30 or more years can blur certain moments . . . and facts too.It wasn’t until I looked back at this game to see that Tottenham were bottom of the table going into this game in the all-new Premier League.The Tottenham team take the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 for a spinAnd that this draw took us off the foot of the league. It took me by complete surprise because I had no recollection that we had started so slowly.I had joined Tottenham in March, 1992 back in the days when the ‘transfer window’ went on until March. The move came completely out of nowhere.Manager Ian Porterfield called me in and told me Chelsea had accepted an offer from Tottenham.  I wasn’t happy with the way it was  a ‘done deal’ and no one had even talked to me.But back then, if I had decided to turn it down I could have quite literally been thrown into the reserves and never played in the first  team again.I heard again from Porterfield shortly after that a meeting had been set up with Tottenham’s Terry Venables. And that was it.It was odd because Peter Shreeves was manager when I joined Tottenham with Terry taking training.Then we started 1992-93  with Doug Livermore and Ray Clemence in charge.Sadly, despite spending four years at White Hart Lane — with a couple of loan spells at Crystal Palace and Bristol City — my time at the club was blighted with injuries.By pure coincidence I ended up switching from Spurs to Ipswich in 1996 and so was back at the ground of this bizarre goal moment.It also meant that one of my new team-mates was Forrest — the unfortunate keeper who conceded my crazy goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESI have to say even before we became good friends I had so much sympathy for him for having to watch those endless repeats of the goal.It’s crazy to think that he played for 17 years, made 56 appearances for his country —  yet most people only remember him for either my strike or conceding nine at Manchester United in the Premier League! More

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      Ruben Amorim says sacked ex-Man Utd boss is doing a better job than him following horror start at Old Trafford

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      RUBEN AMORIM admits former Manchester United boss David Moyes is doing a better job than him.The Scot has sent Everton bouncing up the Prem in his  second stint in charge, with four wins in six games since replacing Sean Dyche in January.Ruben Amorim has admitted that former Manchester United boss David Moyes is doing a better job than himCredit: ReutersMoyes has endured a great manager bounce with EvertonCredit: RexBy contrast, Amorim takes his United side to Goodison on Saturday lunchtime on a nightmare run of eight Prem defeats in 12 games.Portuguese boss Amorim said: “The simple thing is that David Moyes is doing a better job than me.“It’s quite simple, small things like winning one game, winning two games, that belief. “The pressure is not the same but we have to give merit to the players of Everton and especially to the coach of Everton.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSIt is highly unusual for a manager to make such an admission.Moyes’ last game as United boss was at Goodison on April 20, 2014 — a 2-0 defeat eight months after succeeding the legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.He was sacked two days later.This weekend’s meeting will be the first since then that 15th-placed United have played Everton, who are 14th, while being beneath them in the table.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMoyes lived to regret moving to Old Trafford but Amorim says he has no such feelings  — yet.The ex-Sporting Lisbon boss wanted to succeed Erik ten Hag in the summer but part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team made it clear to him in November that is was now or never.Ruben Amorim apologises to Christian Eriksen for ‘misunderstanding’ after comments about Man Utd star’s heart situation Since then there have been only nine wins from 21 games in all competitions and Amorim admitted his stars have struggled to cope with his 3-4-3  system.He even blasted it was “the worst” team in United’s history.Amorim will have Christian Eriksen, Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte back from injury as he looks to halt the slide.He said: “When you hear  four wins in my 14 league games for  Manchester United, you get really frustrated and angry.“But let’s move on and we can change that in the next game.”Moyes will not treat this game differently to any other.He said: “I faced them a lot when I was manager of West Ham, so it’s another game.“It’s a great football club but my job is to try to beat them.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, United were handed a tricky Europa League last-16 tie against Spain’s Real Sociedad.Amorim said: “If I focus on the games against Real Sociedad and think about trophies, it is not the right way to do my job.” More

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      Politicians are bad at running trains, building cars & installing phones – why would they be better at running football?

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      THERE are plenty of things wrong with this country. Our schools, trains and courts are underperforming.The Football Governance Bill is a prime example of unnecessary regulation by politicians seeking to showcase their man-of-the-people credentialsCredit: GettyNo foreign equivalent comes close to the popularity of the Premier League, which is watched by an incredible two billion people all over the worldCredit: GettyWhy tinker with what is working well? Why regulate something that, without ­regulation, has become England’s most popular export?Many civil servants have not bothered to return to the office. Our healthcare system is pitied around Europe.But our football leagues are world-beating.No foreign equivalent comes close to the popularity of the Premier League, which is watched by an incredible two billion people all over the world.Indeed, not only is the ­Premier League the most ­popular in the world; the lower tier English Football League is sixth.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhy tinker with what is working well? Why regulate something that, without ­regulation, has become England’s most popular export?The Football Governance Bill, currently in its final stage in Parliament, is a textbook example of needless and ­meddlesome regulation by politicians wanting to flaunt their man-of-the-people credentials.Price of failure It is a non-solution to a non-problem which is bound to have unintended consequences. MPs are using a sledgehammer to miss a nut.Most read in FootballThe new law will create a new ­regulator with 250 staff. (So much for Keir Starmer’s claim that we should focus on growth.)Those staff will be able to tell clubs where they play, in what strip and on what terms.Unify League explained after European Super League launches again in new format They will even be able to commandeer some of their assets to give to other clubs.This is more shocking than people realise.It won’t be long before the state is telling clubs what they must do in terms of gender quotas, Net Zero, ticket prices — you name it. It is one thing for successful clubs to make voluntary ­“parachute payments” to those facing relegation. It is quite another for the Government to help itself to their cash.Regulators never offer to reduce their role. They always want more power. It won’t be long before the state is telling clubs what they must do in terms of gender quotas, Net Zero, ticket prices — you name it.To what problem is this measure a ­solution? Are our clubs facing ruin? Far from it.The taxes they generate are bigger than the employer National ­Insurance rise, the extension of VAT, the farm estate tax and the scrapping of Winter Fuel ­Payments combined.English clubs are successful precisely because the price of failure is high.Two events are cited by ­supporters of the law. One did not happen at all and the other was much less of a problem than is claimed.The one that did not happen was the proposal for a European Super League in 2021, a breakaway group of 20 top clubs, six of them English.Among other things, it is now proposed that clubs should monitor the diversity of their season ticket holders. There was a backlash, and the idea was dropped within weeks.But not before MPs had jumped on the Something Must Be Done bandwagon.The one that did happen was the bankruptcy of Bury FC, which was ­traumatic for many in the town.But Bury is still playing at the same ground and in the same colours — albeit as a new legal entity that must work its way back up from the lower leagues. All that happened without any regulator. Indeed, of all the teams that were in the ­Football League in the Sixties, not one has disappeared.Is one case really enough to justify handing control to the government? Apparently so.The financial collapse of Rangers in 2012 might seem a bigger deal but ­Scotland is outside the scope of this Bill and, in any case, the Gers have also climbed back.The legislation started life under the Conservatives, and has been beefed up by Labour since the election.Create problemsAmong other things, it is now proposed that clubs should monitor the diversity of their season ticket holders.Of course it is. This is how all ­regulators operate.They start with a limited role — in this case, stopping the financial collapse of a club — and end up extending their powers across the board.Let me make a prediction. This regulation will fail in its own terms, creating more problems than it solves.If MPs think that fans are angry now about the occasional rogue proprietor, just wait until they see the relative decline of English football and turn their anger, not against the occasional absentee owner, but against the ­politicians who foisted the ­system on them.The worst sequence in politics goes like this: “Something must be done. This is something. Let’s do this.”READ MORE SUN STORIESPoliticians were bad at ­operating trains, building cars and installing telephones. What makes them think they’ll be any better at running football?Bury FC’s bankruptcy was traumatic for the town, but the club was ultimately saved by fans – not meddling politiciansCredit: AlamyAmong other things, it is now proposed that clubs should monitor the diversity of their season ticket holders.Credit: AFP or licensors More

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      Daniel Dubois’ team left fuming as heavyweight champ KO’d by viral infection after late-night Saudi dinner

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      DANIEL DUBOIS lost his mega-money world title defence against Joseph Parker — after picking up a viral infection following a late-night Saudi dinner.The IBF heavyweight king had to attend a Wednesday night meeting with 11 of the other main fighters here on the Riyadh card.Daniel Dubois was set to defend his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph ParkerCredit: GETTYIllness to the champion scuppered the eagerly-anticipated Riyadh rumbleCredit: GETTYPromoter Frank Warren has revealed ‘Triple D’ is ‘p****d off’ with the whole ordealCredit: GETTYThe rivals sat just yards apart and Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren fumed: “He is p****d off.”It was a big fight and he has trained very hard and if you don’t fight, you don’t get paid.“Imagine the cost involved in the training camp, booking places to set the camp up, sparring partners, nutritionists, chefs, trainers and you don’t get paid.”It’s a massive loss.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe tense get-together had finished at around 1am and Dubois, 27, woke up the next morning with swollen glands and needing medical attention.Warren added: “It was an unbelievable purse that he was getting paid for the fight.”But if you’re not well, you can’t fight.”Promoters salvaged a fight for Parker tonight — on the undercard to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 — by drafting in Martin Bakole to battle the New Zealander.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBeterbiev vs Bivol 2: Start time, TV channel, full card – everything you need to know for MASSIVE Saudi rematchDubois spent yesterday desperately trying to get a last-minute flight out of the country to recover in his own home, while Bakole jetted in from the Congo to take his place.And the Scotland-based slugger is confident of pulling up an almighty upset against the former IBO heavyweight king Parker.Martin Bakole vows to cause huge upset and could weigh in at over 300 pounds for Parker fight “This is it, this is unbelievable,” he said. “It looks like I’m dreaming. But I’m not dreaming.”I think I’ll shock the world tomorrow. I’m a boxer, a boxer is like a soldier.”Any time they ask you to go to war, always be ready. Thank you so much.”Congolese clubber Martin Bakole has been drafted in to replace Daniel DuboisCredit: Getty More

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      Leicester 0 Brentford 4: Woeful Foxes set embarrassing Premier League record as Bees run riot at King Power

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      IF YOU wanted confirmation that Leicester City are heading back to the Championship  — this was it.Ruud van Nistelrooy’s beaten Foxes became the first team in top-flight history to suffer SIX defeats in a row at home in the same season without scoring a single goal during the run.Leicester lost their sixth home match in a row without scoring a goalCredit: PABrentford won 4-0 at the King PowerCredit: GettyPressure is building on Ruud van NistelrooyCredit: ReutersThis was just all too easy for Brentford, who were three goals up before the break.And the crowd reaction was predictable as fans turned on the club’s board again after the Foxes’ season went from bad to worse.Some supporters were leaving their seats before the half-hour mark as Brentford scored at will and had an effort disallowed for Keane Lewis-Potter’s handball.Quite where this leaves the club now is unclear.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSurvival is still possible — but not with this kind of chaotic defending.It is difficult to see where Leicester’s next win is coming from.But, tellingly, fans are not yet calling for Van Nistelrooy’s head, although he is no better than previous manager Steve Cooper, who was sacked to make way for the Dutchman.Supporters want change — in particular director of football Jon Rudkin, who has been targeted continually from the stands.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother managerial change would seem pointless with this squad, so Van Nistelrooy will have to beat the odds if Leicester are to stay up.By the end of the game, the storm clouds were gathering at the King Power Stadium as heavy rain fell, which pretty much summed up the state Leicester are in at the moment.Arsenal post new footage of Mikel Merino goal… but supporters are more interested in what Leicester fans are doingBut the Bees’ dominance cannot be ignored and summed up their run of form away from home.This was a fourth win in a row on the road for Thomas Frank’s side — and they are unbeaten in five away trips.Ironically, Leicester started well and could have had two goals in the first five minutes.Keeper Mark Flekken had to save well from Woyo Coulibaly, on his full debut, and skipper Jamie Vardy after a pacy break from the Foxes legend. But that was as good as it got for Leicester as Frank’s men picked them off.Brentford took a 17th-minute lead when Boubakary Soumare lost the ball and Mikkel Damsgaard floated a pass through for Yoane Wissa to score from inside the six-yard box.Vardy brought another save from Flekken but Brentford were two up after 27 minutes thanks to a superb finish from Bryan Mbeumo from the edge of the area.A few Foxes fans chanted, “You’re not fit to wear the shirt” and their mood was not improved as the Bees added a third five minutes later.Mbeumo’s free-kick was lifted into the mix and Christian Norgaard headed in.Coulibaly’s frustration boiled over as he wiped out Norgaard with a reckless tackle but only a received a yellow card.He was lucky not to see red and Van Nistelrooy took him off at half-time. Brentford could have had more — Kristoffer Ajer headed against the post and Foxes keeper Mads Hermansen stopped Wout Faes from scoring an own goal.There were ironic cheers from home fans after 55 minutes when the ineffective Jordan Ayew was replaced by Facundo Buonanotte.Hermansen pulled off an excellent save from sub Yehor Yarmoliuk’s header but the Bees’ fourth finally arrived with two minutes left.Mbeumo’s effort was saved but sub Fabio Carvalho forced the ball over the line — sparking angry words between keeper Hermansen and team-mate Soumare.READ MORE SUN STORIESBy the end, thousands of Leicester supporters had left the stadium with the faithful Bees singing “we’ve got more fans than you” and “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.And as Frank’s men coasted to an impressive win, Van Nistelrooy looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders as he trudged back to the dressing room.Yoane Wissa bundled in the opener for the BeesCredit: AlamyBryan Mbeumo curled home for 2-0Credit: RexChristian Norgaard headed in the third on 32 minutesCredit: RexFabio Carvalho wrapped up the win with a fourth just before the endCredit: RexIt could have been worse as Keane Lewis-Potter had a goal ruled out for handball and the Bees hit the postCredit: ReutersWissa and Mbeumo linked up once againCredit: ReutersPlenty of fans walked out earlyCredit: PAVan Nistelrooy is not having things his own wayCredit: ReutersLeicester are enduring a nightmare run of formCredit: PA More

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      Martin Bakole is 20st powerhouse who built his own shopping centre and became Saudis’ hero after misheard message

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      MARTIN BAKOLE was out digging ditches in a Congolese wasteland three days ago and now fights on the biggest boxing stage imaginable.The 6ft 6in, 20st powerhouse set up training camp with Billy Nelson in Airdrie, Scotland, 16 years ago but has his family and child back in Kinshasa.Martin Bakole is standing in for Daniel Dubois in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyBakole will take on Joseph ParkerCredit: GettyDespite having a USA fight scheduled for May, Bakole was enjoying himself — and building a shopping centre to be named in his honour.But when Daniel Dubois was pulled out of tonight’s IBF heavyweight world title defence against Joseph Parker on Thursday night, the 33-year-old put up his hand.Promoter Frank Warren had a couple of English heavyweights training nearby Dubai who would have been quicker to ship in and easier for Parker to agree to… and to beat.But credit to the fearless Kiwi, 33, for signing off on Bakole.READ MORE IN BOXINGThankfully for the British Boxing Board of Control medics — and their expensive scales — he does not need to make weight and did not arrive in time for last night’s preliminaries.Bakole is a big boy at the best of times, even when training in Greengairs or jetting around the world for sparring.But when he has treated himself to a rest or is wrestling with an injury, he really fills out.Before his October 2023 win over Carlos Takam here in Riyadh, Bakole was floored by a crippling back injury.Most read in BoxingBakole beat Jared Anderson in Los Angeles last yearCredit: GettyBakole has been helping construct a shopping centre in CongoThe shopping centre will be named in his honourHe has now flown out to Saudi Arabia on short notice for Saturday’s fightThe powerhouse has touched down and is ready to cause an upsetCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNelson hired him a live-in masseuse called Anna and — despite ballooning to 21st — he pulled off a brilliant win.Incredibly, one of the reasons he was a hit with the young Saudi crowd was his repeated thanks to Anna for her work.Frank Warren’s Commonwealth Gold medalist Lewis Williams builds to second pro fight | Contender Watch the full episode of Contender on Sun Sport’s YouTube channel NOW as we exclusively go behind the scenes with Lewis WilliamsThe young Muslim fans thought he was celebrating Allah and cheered furiously.If the videos of him helping with the construction are anything to go by, Bakole is injury free but not exactly fighting fit.A middle-aged-dad paunch poked out of his midriff as he waited to fly here. So do not be surprised if the roly-poly puncher bounces into the ring somewhere near 22st.Bakole’s odyssey to the Gulf of Aden has been so hasty that his Boxxer promoters and Sky Sports did not manage to reach him for a video interview to help plug the fight — and he was due to arrive here at 3am this morningThankfully, the loveable giant connected with fans on Insta and vowed to put Kinshasa back on the heavyweight boxing map — 51 years after Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s Rumble in the Jungle.The underdog said: “I will shock the world. A boxer is like a soldier… any time they ask you to go to war, be ready.”With his two best wins coming in America in August and the desert ten months earlier, Bakole is most famous among UK fight fans for being Anthony Joshua’s favourite sparring partner.AJ became richer and more famous with every camp while Bakole seemed to be largely avoided.Yet, before he went to Los Angeles to batter local favourite Jared Anderson last time out, he issued a warning: “For years I have been known as ‘the sparring partner’.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I was happy to travel, happy to take little pay, happy to stay in a cheap place, happy to do as I am told.“But soon I will get my chance. And nobody will ever be able to call me just ‘a sparring partner again’.”Bakole is a sparring partner for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @martin_bakole_ FollowHe has also sparred with Tyson FuryCredit: instagramOleksandr Usyk has felt the force of his punch tooCredit: x More

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      ‘I’ve left there with a mural’ – Wilfried Zaha has no regrets over Crystal Palace exit despite two failed transfers

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      WILFRIED ZAHA has no regrets as he embarks on his American adventure in Charlotte.The Crystal Palace legend, 32, is now a Major League Soccer player following two years on the move.Wilfried Zaha is starting his journey with MLS side Charlotte FCCredit: CHARLOTTE FCZaha scored ten goals for Turkish giants Galatasaray after leaving the Eagles on a free transfer in 2023, before heading out to Lyon in France for the first half of this season where he made only six appearances.Having cut that loan short he has landed in MLS, convinced by Charlotte boss Dean Smith to make the switch to North Carolina.The Ivory Coast international admits things did not work out after leaving Palace, where he played 458 times and is the club’s third-highest appearance-maker behind Jim Cannon and Terry Long.However, he is convinced he is still the same player who earned himself a mural on the side of a house next to Selhurst Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLForward Zaha joined the Eagles academy at the age of eight and went on to have a stunning career with them, scoring 68 of his 90 goals for the South London side in the Premier League after making his first-team debut in March 2010.He said: “It doesn’t stop my journey. I’ve left Palace and I left Palace in a good way. I’ve played for a childhood club, I’ve left there with a mural.“I feel like there’s nothing more I could have done really.“I’ve gone to Turkey, I’ve managed to play Champions League, score a Champions League goal. So I’m just ticking boxes of things that I’ve wanted to do from a child.Most read in FootballZaha was honoured with a mural at Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyThe star scored 90 goals and registered 52 assists in 458 games for PalaceCredit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I’ve managed to do that and things happen. All I can do is just keep my head down and just keep on working. I was in Turkey, it didn’t work out with Gala.“It didn’t work out with Lyon. It doesn’t stop me. I’m still thinking I’m still the player that I am and if I get the opportunity, I’m going to show it every time.Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell completes loan transfer to Crystal Palace“These are just experiences that make me who I am, make me stronger. So it’s a thing where it happens, I move on from it and do the best that I can.“I have come in here to score goals and try to win stuff. I set myself incredibly high standards. So when I do speak, people will actually listen because I show you an example by what I do. “Going into the season, I want to try to score as many goals as I can. That’s what I mean by my own history here.”After a couple of difficult years, there is some hope Charlotte can offer the feeling that Palace did when Zaha returned from his failed move to Manchester United.Speaking about the last two years, he added: “I don’t really have any animosity. It is what it is. I’m only going to give back the love that you give me.“If you give me love and give me the opportunity to repay you, then I’ll do that. It just hasn’t worked out over there.“I’ve come here, I’ve been welcomed, I’ve been shown so much love. All I can do is repay you on the pitch. That’s what I’m here to do.”Zaha had seen little of MLS before being approached by former Aston Villa and Brentford manager Smith at a London hotel last year about a potential move.Former Palace team-mate Christian Benteke won the Golden Boot at DC United last season, and Zaha started watching the odd game following the Belgian’s switch.Zaha’s former Crystal Palace teammate Christian Benteke is now playing in the MLSCredit: ReutersThe D.C. United striker finished top scorer last season, ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis SuarezCredit: APHe has also been swatting up on his new pals, including ex-Burnley man Ashley Westwood, by watching YouTube clips.Having Smith and Westwood at the club was an attraction, and the winger also consulted Palace’s American defender, Chris Richards.Zaha added: “I’ve tuned in a bit more because of my friend Christian Benteke. The standard is definitely getting a lot better. So many players are coming here and the world is paying attention.“I was on YouTube just watching the Charlotte games. So I was just seeing what the team’s like and positives and stuff like that.”While he is Stateside, Zaha will also be keeping an eagle eye on AFC Croydon Athletic — the non-league club he part-owns with rapper Stormzy.Croydon won promotion to the eighth tier — the Isthmian League South East Division — in their first season at the helm.READ MORE SUN STORIESBefore Zaha begins the MLS campaign with Charlotte at Seattle Sounders in the early hours of Sunday morning UK time — and looks forward to tangling with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami next month — he needs to find some clobber!Zaha, who is staying in a Charlotte hotel, said: “I’m scrambling with clothes right now. That’s what I’m waiting for. My clothes — and my family, that’s about it. I’m good to go.”Zaha co-owns AFC Croyden Athletic with rapper StormzyCredit: Getty More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Fight start time, TV channel, live stream and full card as pair meet in huge rematch

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol rematch for the unified WBC, WBO, IBO and IBF light-heavyweight world championships.Beterbiev was taken the distance for the first time in his career in his first bout with Bivol, but won a majority decision to take all four titles.Artur Beterbiev went home with four titles in the first fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunDmitry Bivol looks for retribution against Artur BeterbievCredit: GettyBeterbiev’s promoter Bob Arum says the 40-year-old is not looking to repeat the distance fight, and is aiming to knock Bivol out.Bivol will sense his chance to take all four of the titles away from Beterbiev, having been the first fighter to take him the distance just four months ago.The two light-heavyweight stars top a stunning bill that has been dubbed the best in boxing history.SunSport brings you all the details ahead of the blockbuster card in Riyadh.When is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2?Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is set to take place on Saturday, February 22.The card starts from 4.15pm GMT on DAZN.Beterbiev and Bivol are expected to make their ring walks around 10.30pm GMT.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What TV channel is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 on and can it be live streamed?Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol will be shown live on DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box office and TNT Sports Box office.The event is available on pay-per-view for £19.99 on DAZN and TNT Sports, while the show is priced at £19.95 on Sky Sports.What happened at the weigh in?Beterbiev hit the 175lb light-heavyweight limit on Friday night, while Bivol scaled at the smaller 174lb 1oz.Beterbiev and Bivol meet once again on Saturday nightCredit: ReutersFull cardArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesJoseph Parker vs Martin Bakole Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel for the interim WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino NangaMost read in Boxing More