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      Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE – Carabao Cup final: Reds and Toon in massive blockbuster Wembley clash – latest

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      LIVERPOOL and Newcastle go head-to-head in an absolute blockbuster Carabao Cup final TODAY!The two English giants are seeking silverware in the first domestic final of the season for very different reasons.Liverpool already have a firm grasp on the Premier League title, but Arne Slot will be hoping to win his first trophy as Reds boss this afternoon, as the Merseyside outfit attempt to keep their chances of a double alive.Elsewhere, Eddie Howe is determined to lead Newcastle to their first domestic honour in 70 years after Toon failed to end their drought at the final hurdle in the same competition just two years ago.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: ITV1/Sky Sports Main EventFREE live stream: ITVXLiverpool team: To follow…Newcastle team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the action from Wembley with our live blog below…Final countdownThis will be only the second time Liverpool and Newcastle have met in a domestic final.You have to go way back to 1974 FA Cup final for the last meeting at Wembley. On that occasion, the Reds ran out 3-0 winners thanks to a Kevin Keegan brace and a goal from Steve Heighway.Fast forward to more modern times, and Newcastle last beat Liverpool in any competition back in December 2015.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHowe rejects ‘curse’Toon boss Eddie Howe wants his team to write their own history today – and not look to the past.Newcastle have not won a domestic trophy in 70 years and have lost five Wembley finals in a row.Responding to claims of a curse on the club, Howe said: “I don’t subscribe to that way of thinking.”There isn’t always a negative outcome.”Destiny is in our own hands. I’m not even going to use the word you mentioned, it is not in that mindset, it’s about us delivering a great performance if we can.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedView from Wembley StadiumThe anticipation inside Wembley is palpable. To my right a sea of black and white, with each soldier of the Toon Army picking up a scarf from their seat which they will hope to be waving around their heads for the rest of the day. The first huge roar of the day comes as Nick Pope and the other goalkeepers come out to do their warm-ups. After what was a pretty chilly and gloomy morning the sun is now beaming down on a section of the Liverpool fans to my left. Still just over an hour before kick-off here, but the vibes are already high, let’s hope it stays that way. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedIsak – I fear no oneNewcastle will be hoping their red-hot Swede striker Alexander Isak continues to impress today.The 25-year-old is enjoying a stunning season and says he fears nobody – especially Liverpool’s centre-half Virgil van Dijk.Isak said: “I wouldn’t say I fear anyone, that’s a strong word.”I have a lot of respect for Van Dijk and their whole defence. I’m a player who always focuses on myself. “If I do the right things and play my best game it’ll benefit the team.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKell of a callSo it’s Kelleher in net for the Reds – and he has plenty of history in this competition.The Irishman scored a penalty in the shootout win over Chelsea in 2022.And he made a string of key saves against the Blues lats year as Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedConfirmed team newsLiverpool XI: Kelleher; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz; Diogo Jota.Newcastle United XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHe’s a keeperArne Slot has hinted that Alisson will start against Newcastle at Wembley, rather than last year’s final hero Caoimhin Kelleher. Slot said: “They haven’t heard it themselves, but everyone who uses common sense [might guess].”So [look] all of our line-ups, and you might have an idea.”Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEarly team newsNot long now until we learn the two XI’s from the Home of Football.For Newcastle, Antony Gordon (suspension), Lewis Hall (ankle) and Sven Botmon (knee) are all missing.Liverpool will definitely be without Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle), Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Joe Gomez (hamstring).Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedToon takeoverThere’s already a decent contingent of Newcastle fans soaking up the pre-match atmosphere in Wembley. A few will be nursing sore heads following a raucous night in the capital.Thousands of Toon supporters flocked to Covent Garden last night to oil up ahead of today’s potentially history-making clash.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedCup for itIt could be a day to remember for Newcastle as the first silverware of the season is up for grabs this afternoon.Eddie Howe’s men are looking to a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy as they line up against Liverpool at Wembley.Toon have travelled in big numbers, taking over the capital on Saturday night ahead of today’s showdown. But they have it all to do against the holders, as Arne Slot targets a first trophy of his tenure. No team has won this competition more times than Liverpool, with the Reds holding a formidable recent record over the Magpies.Records are there to be broken, though. Whatever happens, it’s set to be an absolute belter in the Wembley sunshine. Kick-off at 4.30pm, team news is imminent from the Home of Football. 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      Why is Trent Alexander-Arnold not playing for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final?

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      LIVERPOOL will be looking to retain the Carabao Cup when they take on Newcastle in the final at Wembley. The clash offers Liverpool a chance at redemption after their elimination from the Champions League at the hands of PSG.Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up an injury against PSG in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyAlexander-Arnold was seen in tears as he had to come offCredit: GettyThe 26-year-old star came through the academy at LiverpoolCredit: Cody Froggatt/SportimageAlexander-Arnold is out of contract in the summer, and has been heavily linked with a switch to Real MadridCredit: GettyHowever, the Reds will be without English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold for their big showdown at Wembley.Arne Slot is already without his other options on the right of defence, with Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez currently out of action for the Premier League leaders.With Slot’s side already out of the FA Cup and the Champions League, Alexander-Arnold may have already played his last final for the Reds.The 26-year-old star came through the academy in Merseyside, but is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid with his contract expiring this summer.Read more Carabao Cup finalAlexander-Arnold was seen in tears by fans in the ground after Liverpool’s Champions League exit.Slot’s men know the final is massive now as they need a response from their Champions League exit.Why is Trent Alexander-Arnold not playing in the Carabao Cup final?Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off in Liverpool’s Champions League elimination due to a suspected ankle injury. Alexander-Arnold will be out for a while, with games including the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.Most read in FootballHe has also not been selected in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad due to injury.Jarell Quansah replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold against PSG, so is most likely to be played at Wembley.What has Arne Slot said?Arne Slot confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the final when he said: “Trent is not available. “He will not be there at the final.”Alexander-Arnold looks set to leave Liverpool, and will want to say goodbye to Anfield, and Slot offered Reds fans a boost: “We do expect him back before the end of the season.”But he is still to be assessed for how long it will take”In this part of the season, it’s almost impossible to have all your players fit. “Both teams have two, or three or four players who cannot play.”That’s almost a privilege because so many teams have had more than that.” More

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      Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream FREE: How to watch huge Carabao Cup final

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      LIVERPOOL take on Newcastle at Wembley for the first piece of silverware of the season TODAY!Arne Slot’s Reds will be looking for their first trophy under the new manager.Arne Slot will take charge of his first final as Liverpool managerCredit: Jake Kirkman/Every Second MediaEddie Howe is hoping to end a long Toon wait for a trophyCredit: GettyMohamed Salah will hope to win a trophy in what could be his final season in EnglandCredit: GettyAnthony Gordon will MISS the Carabao Cup finalCredit: REUTERS/Scott HeppellFor Newcastle and Eddie Howe, they are offered a shot at retribution for the 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Liverpool’s glowing first season under Arne Slot now looks under real threat, with the side out of the Champions League at the hands of PSG and knocked out of the FA Cup by Plymouth. However, the Premier League seems all but settled in their favour, so the Reds will be hoping for a domestic double in Slot’s first season.The Magpies last domestic trophy came 70 YEARS ago in 1955, when they won the FA Cup.Read more FootballThe side have recently been in the Champions League, and are hopeful of returning to Europe’s elite this season.The one thing that has eluded Eddie Howe and Newcastle in their current run of history is a trophy, with the Carabao Cup presenting another chance for them to have a shot at glory. Like Liverpool, the Magpies are already out of the FA Cup, eliminated by Brighton in a clash that saw Anthony Gordon sent off and suspended for this game. SunSport can reveal how to watch the Carabao Cup final for FREE!Most read in FootballHow to watch the Carabao Cup final and is there a live stream?Sky Sports have had coverage of the Carabao Cup all season but a deal has been struck to make the final FREE-TO-AIR.The match will be shown live for free on ITV1.It can also be streamed FREE on ITVX, although viewers will need to register with an email address.Coverage is also on Sky Sports Main and Football, as well as Sky Showcase.The match will kick off at 4.30pm UK.Alternatively, follow all the build-up, action and reaction with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Man Utd set to hand shock debut to goalkeeper Dermot Mee against Leicester with Andre Onana facing late fitness test

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      ANDRE ONANA is set to face a late fitness test ahead of this evening’s game against Leicester City – with two young starlets in line for a shock debut.The Cameroon international fell ill on Sunday morning, though is reported to be confident that he will start.Mee’s most recent senior appearance came in 2022Credit: GettyOnana’s fortunes have improved this season after he struggled on arrival in ManchesterCredit: GettyBoth Harrison and Mee have trained with the first teamCredit: AlamyThe club have lined up two academy goalkeepers to fill his place should he not be able to play, Dermot Mee or Elyh Harrison.Neither player is listed among the first team squad on United’s website but have trained regularly with the team.Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton, United’s usual second and third choice goalkeepers, are both injured.Northern Ireland international Mee, 22, was included in the matchday squad for the first time this season in United’s 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal.Read more footballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMee and Harrison were both in the travelling squad for the first leg of United’s Europa League round of 16 tie against Real Sociedad.Mee would be the more likely candidate to start, though he has not made a senior appearance since playing for National League side Altrincham in 2022.He has also represented Northern Ireland at youth level and was sent on a work experience loan to AFC Wimbledon.Harrison made 18 appearances for Chester FC earlier this season, but was recalled in January.Most read in FootballRuben Amorim reveals reason he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from Man Utd coaching staff He signed to United’s academy from Stevenage after starting his career at West Ham.Onana has played in all of United’s league matches since signing from Inter Milan in July 2023.He has kept 21 clean sheets in 90 appearances for the club. More

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      Arsenal 1 Chelsea 0: Gunners survive huge six-pointer to tighten grip on second place as Blues sweat on Champions League

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      MIKEL ARTETA this week said he was determined for Arsenal to be the best of the rest this season as Liverpool stroll to the Premier League title.They are on course to do just that, especially when “the rest” are as atrocious and as hot-headed as Chelsea are right now.Stand-in striker Mikel Merino gave Arsenal a deserved lead from a corner inside 20 minutesMarc Cucurella nearly punished a howler from David Raya on the brink of half-timeRobert Sanchez denied Merino from a second in the 60th minuteChelsea remain winless in seven games against ArsenalThe Gunners came into this one without a win in their last three league games, 15 points off Arne Slot’s rampaging Reds and in danger of being dragged into a top four scrap.Those nerves have settled now, nine points above Enzo Maresca’s Blues in fourth and four points above Nottingham Forest in third thanks to Mikel Merino’s 20th minute Emirates winner.It seems boss Arteta is content with a third-successive runners-up spot this term, something he sees as a real achievement given their damaging injury record this campaign.This was not Arsenal at their fluid best, not that they needed to be against a Chelsea outfit without an injured Cole Palmer – and it desperately showed.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut for now, Arteta’s men have bigger fish to fry in the Champions League – welcoming Real Madrid to North London for a mouth-watering quarter final tie next month.Chelsea meanwhile produced a performance worthy of the Europa Conference League they hope to win comfortably come May.Do not let the score line fool you – they were never, ever in this one.Chasing shadows for large parts, they spent most of it kicking lumps out of anything that moved and aimlessly arguing with officials, lucky not to be down to 10 men after Wesley Fofana’s blatant first half stamp on Declan Rice.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA real sign of the times, and a sign of how much work Enzo Maresca still has to do with this group.For the neutrals, this had arguably the most important element to a London derby: needle.Mikel Arteta walks out of Sky Sports interview moments after Arsenal lose further ground in Premier League title raceThe visitors provided most of it, starting before a ball was even kicked by winning the toss and forcing the hosts to unusually kick away from the Clock End in the first half. Mind games?Chelsea’s approach after that smacked of a team who knew they would be inferior on the ball, so decided to be horrible b******s off it in the hope of disrupting their opponents, kicking lumps out of anything in red.Marc Cucurella was at his whinging, crowd-provoking best from the first whistle, while Enzo Fernandez led from the front when it came to niggly fouls and dramatic collapses to the turf.Then Fofana got in on it, perhaps a bit too much. The Frenchman bundled Rice to the floor and proceeded to plant his studs into the back of the England midfielder’s thigh.Rice reacted, squaring up to the offender. Arteta was frothing at the mouth. VAR took a less dramatic view on their review. Fofana somehow got away with no punishment at all.Declan Rice clashed with Wesley Fofana after the Chelsea star’s high bootArsenal were not exactly saints either. Thomas Partey got away with leaving one or two studs on the ankle of Pedro Neto. And Gabriel enjoyed a good old South American coming together with Enzo Fernandez.But still, in footballing terms, Arsenal were dominant. Chelsea were pathetically passive.It did not help that their front six players were all under six foot, trying to gain some momentum and territory against a trio of giants like Partey, Gabriel and William Saliba.The recalled Robert Sanchez in goal was at his nervy, frantic worst, passing straight out to Gabriel Martinelli and then parrying the Brazilian’s shot almost into the path of Leandro Trossard.Down the right, Jurrien Timber jinked around Cucurella in the box and squared for Martinelli but for a well-timed Fofana interception. After that, it was comical watching Chelsea attempt to clear.Benoit Badiashile deflected onto Colwill, forcing Sanchez to stop an own goal, and a second attempt to hoof it left a ball-print bruise on the face of Reece James as Rice then blazed over.The opening was inevitable, but the source of it was a surprise. Before this one, Arsenal – the corner kings – had failed to score from their last 51 deliveries.But they made No.52 count. Martin Odegaard whipped it to the near post and Merino flicked up and over everybody else into the far side-netting. His fourth goal in seven in all competitions as a No.9.This game should have been over at half time with Chelsea stinking the place out and Arsenal creating chance after chance. Enzo Maresca spent most of the first half slumped on his knees.And yet they almost nicked an underserving leveller from a David Raya howler, spilling a Cucurella volley and watching the ball trickle just past his far post.Not that this was enough to rally Maresca’s men at the break, instead looking more interested in some more of the dark arts. Arteta must have secretly been quite impressed, having taught his own players most of those tricks over the past few years.Neto picked up a yellow for dissent. Fofana was finally cautioned for delaying an Arsenal throw-in.At the other end, Arsenal were probing. READ MORE SUN STORIESMartinelli crossed for Merino whose eyes lit up only for his volley to be well punched away by Sanchez.Arsenal are the best of the rest. Chelsea are still scrambling finding their place below them. More

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      Fulham 2 Tottenham 0: Late goals move hosts within three points of Champions League with Spurs level with 16th

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      RYAN SESSEGNON looked almost embarrassed as his worldie blew old side Tottenham to smithereens.The 24-year-old curled brilliantly into the corner shortly after coming on, adding to a smart opener from fellow sub Rodrigo Muniz.Ryan Sessegnon curls a brilliant shot beyond VicarioCredit: GettySessegnon refused to celebrate against his former clubCredit: PAIt capped a brilliant 200th Premier League game in charge for Fulham boss Marco Silva, whose team are up to eighth and remain very much in the hunt for Europe.While this was a FIFTEENTH league defeat of the season for Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs, whose dismal league campaign continues to plumb new depths.Sessegnon was sold as a teenager by Fulham to Spurs for £25million back in 2019.Spurs hoped they had landed one of the most exciting young English players in the country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut sadly for the winger, injuries decimated his career in North London, reducing him to just 57 games and three goals in five years at the club.Spurs even gave up their option to keep a further season last year, allowing him to walk away for free and rejoin the club that made him.In truth, his fitness troubles have continued back at Fulham, as he has started just one Prem game for Silva.But this was by far and away his best moment back for the Whites, even if he refused to celebrate his wonderstrike out of respect for his old team.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSRodrigo Muniz celebrates handing Fulham the leadCredit: AFPThe Fulham striker’s shot beat Guglielmo VicarioCredit: GettyThe Sessegnon sub-plot rescued a dull game which for the most part had the feel of an end-of-season clash with nothing riding on it.That was half understandable from a Tottenham perspective because, even with ten games left to play, their Premier League campaign is going nowhere and it is all about the Europa League.It explained why Ange Postecoglou made seven changes, starting Archie Gray in midfield for the first time in the Prem and deploying 19-year-old loanee Mathys Tel wide left.Fulham had a little more urgency about them, with Silva’s side still in the hunt for continental qualification.But were it not for the antics of Cristian Romero, plus a penalty being turned down that should have been given, the first half would have been a non-event.Romero was starting his third game in a week having played just 15 minutes in the four months before that due to a toe injury, followed by a more significant quad problem.The Argentine is box-office, whether it be crunching into tackles, playing defence-splitting passes or bawling at other players – opposing ones and his own team-mates alike.You could hear him screaming at Djed Spence, who came through the Fulham academy, to get back into position inside the first eight minutes.It was another frustrating afternoon for Ange PostecoglouCredit: PAThen he was wagging his finger at Willian after taking out the Brazilian veteran on the edge of the area, but somehow ref Andy Madley waved play on.Postecoglou will have held his breath for a second when his talismanic centre-back stayed down on the turf clutching his knee after making a vital clearance from an Antone Robinson, but fortunately he was OK to continue.Romero’s best moment, at least from a Fulham point-of-view, came when he met his match taking on Calvin Bassey, who sent him flying with a powerful shrug-off.The spot-kick flash point had come earlier, midway through the first period, as Raul Jimenez fell to the deck when leaping for a cross thanks to Spence’s shove in the back.Jimenez’s drop was a little theatrical – and perhaps that was what saved Spurs and Spence – but even so, Madley looked to have got that one wrong.Tottenham are at their best under Postecoglou when they are bold and aggressive.Both those qualities were lacking in the opening 45 so it was little surprise when the Aussie made two half-times subs.He hauled off the ineffective Yves Bissouma and Brennan Johnson – for the second league game running at the break – and replaced them with Lucas Bergvall and skipper Son Heung-min.The duo instantly made Spurs better, looking sharp with their passing and movement. Yet still the goalmouth action was at a premium.That was until the 69th minute when Solanke should have given the visitors the lead but his reactions were just too slow.Bernd Leno had palmed Mathys Tel’s curling shot into the path of James Maddison, who chested it back to Solanke but the England striker could only fire over.It proved to be a costly miss as nine minutes later, the hosts took the lead, with their own sun pair, Muniz and Adama Traore, playing a vital role.The latter did well to keep a high ball alive and give it to Andreas Pereira, who cut it back for Muniz to find the corner.READ MORE SUN STORIESSessegnon then came on in the 87th minute, serenaded by chants of “he left ‘cause you’re s***” by taunting Fulham fans in the direction of the away support.The forward then finished the game off for good by chasing down a long ball that Ben Davies failed to clear, before bending the ball into the far corner. 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      Rangers star sprays Celtic fans with water as supporters PUNCH away dugout in rage as cops forced to get involved

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      VACLAV CERNY sprayed a bunch of Celtic fans with WATER as he celebrated Hamza Igamane’s dramatic winning goal, leading to a furious reaction from the crowd and some supporters PUNCHING the away dugout.Rangers claimed a stunning three points at Parkhead thanks to goals from Nicolas Raskin, Mohamed Diomande and Igamane late on.Video footage shows water being squirted at some home supportersCredit: SKY SPORTSIt happened behind the back of Rangers boss Barry FergusonCredit: SKY SPORTSCeltic fans reacted with fury and some punched the away dugoutCredit: SKY SPORTSBarry Ferguson’s side took a 2-0 lead into the half-time break thanks to goals from Nicolas Raskin and Mohamed Diomande.But Celtic responded almost immediately after the restart when Daizen Maeda headed home.Brendan Rodgers’ men began to gain more of a foothold in the game, and Reo Hatate levelled things up with just over 15 minutes remaining.And while it looked like the momentum as with the home side as Rangers tired following their exhausting Europa League penalty shootout exploits, the Light Blues found a second wind and it allowed Igamane to capitalise on a slip from Alistair Johnston and a mistake from Cameron Carter-Vickers to smash the ball into the top corner of Kasper Schmeichel’s net.But those celebrations took a turn when Cerny, who had been subbed by this point, ran along the touchline and appeared to aim his water bottle at the supporters in the front rows of the main stand.Video footage shows several fans flinching and then as the players tried to sit back down, some of those in the crowd began attacking the visiting team’s dugout shelter in retaliation.Nedim Bajrami also joined in with the antics and the commotion forced cops inside the ground into action.A group of officers rushed to separate the fans from the dugout to prevent an escalation of affairs.Most read in FootballInterim boss Ferguson was asked about the fracas after the full-time and admitted he didn’t see the extent of what happened.He said: “I was just concentrating on celebrating, I didn’t see the incident to be honest.”Rangers ultras barred from Celtic ParkFerguson himself ran someway up the touchline before stopping, picking up a ball and kissing it.It was the first Old Firm derby fixture in the league to have away fans present since 2023, with around 2,400 visiting supporters present at Celtic Park.But after being held outside the stadium for over two hours a large number of the Union Bears fan group were turned away before kick-off and BARRED from entering the ground.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      ‘Worst in the world’ – Eddie Hearn warns Dana White to ‘sleep with one eye open’ as UFC boss joins boxing world with TKO

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      EDDIE HEARN has warned UFC supremo Dana White he’ll have to “sleep with one eye open” following his venture into the boxing world.White has been installed as the head of the TKO Group’s Saudi and Ring Magazine-backed boxing league, which was officially announced earlier this month.The TKO Group announced the launch of their Saudi-backed boxing league earlier this monthCredit: INSTAGRAM@TURKIALALSHIKHTurki Alalshikh has enlisted Dana White’s services to implement a UFC model for the leagueCredit: INSTAGRAM@DANAWHITEMatchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has issued a stark warning to the UFC supremoCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHEARNSaudi bigwig Turki Alalshikh has tasked White with the job of implementing the UFC model in the league, the name of which is still a mystery.White has helped transform the UFC from a failing promotion into a multi-billion pound behemoth, but fellow promoter Hearn has warned the American that boxing is a different kettle of fish.The Matchroom chief told iFL TV: “Boxing is the worst business in the world.“I hope these guys have got the appetite to be up all f*****g night and sleep with one eye open every single day.READ MORE ON TKO BOXING”Because you’re not going to get control where you can go to bed at 10 o’clock [at night] and wake up at 8 o’clock [in the morning] and expect the industry and your situation to be exactly the same.“It doesn’t work like that. Every f****r is out there hustling every single day. Guess what? I’m one of them.”White, 55, is no stranger to the intense demands of running a successful promotion and sacrificing sleep and time with loved ones.But he admits his schedule is now busier than ever, saying during the UFC 313 post-fight press conference: “I thought I was busy, I didn’t realise what busy was until the last couple of weeks.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTurki Alalshikh initially vowed to “crush” other boxing promotions but has seemingly changed his tuneCredit: GETTY“We’re gonna find out this year [if I can handle it all].”We’re gonna find out this year, we’ll see how long I can run this hard.”Eddie Hearn jokes he is ‘totally finished’ after UFC boss Dana White enters boxing with Turki AlsheikhThe official announcement of the TKO Group’s venture into the boxing world sent shockwaves throughout the sport, as did Alalshikh’s vow to “crush” rival promotions.But Alalshikh has somewhat backtracked on his apparent declaration of war, saying: “The relationship between Riyadh Season, Ring Magazine and the promoters will continue at least for the next one or two years.”This depends on their reactions and about the options they will give us. If it is good for us, we will do it.”In this situation, I like what Matchroom and Eddie Hearn are doing.”Eddie is still discussing with me and my team about making the big fights around the world.”He has decided to continue to work with us, and we will continue to do business with him.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Also, we have had a lot of discussions with Golden Boy to have some of their fighters on different cards.”Me and my team are always happy to work with the promoters in boxing if they give us good options.” More