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      ‘Will I get money off next bill?’ – Fans fume at Sky Sports after ‘technical difficulty’ sees EFL tie left unwatchable

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      SKY SPORTS subscribers have been left furious after a technical glitch interrupted an EFL clash on Tuesday.Coverage of the League One clash between Bolton and Bristol Rovers was unavailable for some viewers during the first half. Viewers trying to watch an EFL clash on Sky Sports were met with an error messageCredit: SkyBristol Rovers’ clash with Bolton wasn’t accessible through the streaming serviceCredit: GettyThe match was being broadcast through Sky’s new streaming service Sky Sports+.But viewers were met with a screen declaring there was a “technical difficulty”, and urged them to “try again later”.One fan raged on X: “‘I’m paying a premium price but getting a poor service. Darts feed was awful last week now you’re letting me down with football.”And another added: “We pay all this money every month and you can’t even provide a decent service on the Bristol v Bolton game – are you giving refunds.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile a third commented: “There is a problem with the Sky Sports+ Feed match between Bristol Rovers V Bolton it keeps cutting out it’s very glitchy. “Are you looking into the issue this evening or will I get money off my next bill as this is just ridiculous!!!”Viewers struggled to get the stream working throughout the first half at the Memorial Stadium.Chris Martin gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsBut in-form Bolton hit back just before halftime through Aaron Morley.Most fans should have caught the equaliser, with the stream resuming from around the 30-minute mark. ‘Classless’ – Fans fume as EFL star’s ‘disgusting’ behaviour sparks row that sees manager sent off days after dad died-LocatThe issues come just days after viewers raged against Sky for a disastrous broadcast of Premier League Darts. Darts fans had settled down ready to watch Night 5 of the Premier League from Brighton.But they were met with a host of issues, ranging from audio glitches to visual skips.Commentator Wayne Mardle apologised for the “temporary issues” saying they would be “fixed momentarily” before more glitches in the broadcast.A message at the bottom of the screen began showing which said: “We’re really sorry for the temporary picture problems.” More

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      Man Utd chief says women’s team will play at new stadium as ‘there’s technology that can make it feel smaller’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping new technology can help their women’s team feel at home in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s huge new stadium. The United co-owner announced the go-ahead for a £2billion, 100,000-seater ground on Monday. United COO Collette Roche has indicated Manchester United Women will use the new stadiumCredit: ECAUnited Women currently play home games at the 12,000-capacity Leigh Sports VillageCredit: GettyUnited are set to leave Old Trafford behind to build an entirely new stadium. It follows months of speculation, with the announcement following a sobering review of the Red Devils’ financial state.Ratcliffe is adamant the new ground will “have a really intense atmosphere” and be the “best in Europe”.United’s women’s team was founded in 2018 and currently play matches at the 12,000-capacity Leigh Sports Village. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey are the current women’s FA Cup holders and are currently second in the WSL. United COO Collette Roche has confirmed the club are hoping to move the women’s team with them to the new stadium.And they hope to embrace technology to make the ground feel “smaller” and more “intimidating.”Roche said: “There’s technology now that can still give you the sense of a smaller, intimidating, great atmospheric stadium.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”We think [that] could be befitting the women’s team with a smaller crowd. “That’s the type of things we’re looking at, as well as technology for the pitch.”Fans spot Sir Alex Ferguson YAWNING as he watches woeful Man Utd – but get distracted by who he’s sitting next toRatcliffe had previously indicated he wanted to build a “Wembley of the North” on the site.The 72-year-old secured government backing in January to regenerate the area around the current ground. A designated task force delivered its report on the feasibility of either redeveloping the existing 115-year structure or rebuilding a new brand stadium.And they ultimately decided to move away from Old Trafford, which Ratcliffe admitted was “leaking from the roof.”Ratcliffe said: “You know this expression – don’t spend good money after bad. Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as everIT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.Arsenal’s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances.”I think what would have happened if we tried to refurbish the stadium, we would have discovered that it actually would probably have been 70 per cent of the cost of building a new stadium. READ MORE SUN STORIES”And in 25 years’ time, we’d be talking about building a new stadium because it wouldn’t be perfect. “So then we looked at the option of a new stadium and, of course, you can design the perfect stadium then – you can build a very large stadium.” More

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      Love Island’s Wil Anderson confirmed for HUGE fight with Britain’s Got Talent legend in surprise Misfits showdown

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      LOVE Island star Wil Anderson will battle it out with Britain’s Got Talent legend Jordan Banjo in a Misfits boxing bout.The surprise clash was announced tonight and the two heavyweights will go toe to toe next month.Love Island star Wil Anderson will battle it out with Britain’s Got Talent legend Jordan Banjo in a Misfits boxing boutCredit: Instagram/@wilandersonnWil is up against JordanCredit: RexThe night is being headlined by former Love Island star Idris Virgo and Ty Mitchell.The post read: “FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ 12th of April we bring you an absolutely stacked card with Idris Virgo and Ty Mitchell fighting it out for the MFB PRO Light Heavyweight title. Your not going to want to miss this one.”Diversity star Jordan, 32, has been training hard in recent months, posting from sweaty training sessions at his London gym on Instagram.The dad-of-three has got rounds in against tough prospects such as Barnet heavyweight Lewie Pochetty.READ MORE ON WIL ANDERSONWil, 23, who is in a relationship with his Love Island co-star Uma Jammeh, has fought muay thai to a high standard and will now transfer some of those striking skills into the ring.Back in October, Wil signed Summit Sports and Supreme PR and announced his hopes for a Misfits boxing career. He said at the time: “I’m excited to embark on my boxing journey. Training with Samm at Churchills, alongside Neraldo Ymeri, to help prepare me for my debut in the boxing ring, is a privilege, and I can assure you I mean business.”The fight announcement comes just days after Wil challenged professional dancer and reality star Curtis Pritchard to a dust up.Most read in BoxingWil mocked Curtis over his cringeworthy Hollyoaks cameo and branded him a “fool”.The call out happened after Curtis told Sunsport that he wants to do “some boxing” now his dancing career has cooled off.Love Island’s Wil reveals his ‘real name’ in new video – and fans are shockedHe also told Boxing Buzz Hub he would be keen to fight several Love Island stars in the ring.In 2019, he laced up the gloves with the help of his fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury for a telly series called The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer.Tommy, 25, coached him for a white collar bout – which he won on points.Speaking to Sunsport this week, Curtis said: “I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid.”But dancing was my main career at the time and you couldn’t balance when you’re doing it at a very high level.”I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I feel like now I’m at a different place in my life and I thought, let’s do some boxing. Let’s do something I’ve always wanted to do and get in the ring.”He said he has his eyes on Sammy Root and Davide Sanclimenti, who used to date his girlfriend Ekin Su Culculoglu.Diversity star Jordan, 32, has been training hard in recent months, posting from sweaty training sessions at his London gym on InstagramCredit: GettyWil soared to fame on last year’s series of Love IslandCredit: Instagram/@wilandersonn More

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      Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood left ‘shocked’ by Gareth Taylor exit ahead of cup final duel with Chelsea

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      ALEX GREENWOOD admits to being shocked by the sudden sacking of Gareth Taylor as Manchester City women’s boss.  However the City skipper expects her team-mates will come together under interim gaffer Nick Cushing. Man City will take on Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final in their first game after Gareth Taylor’s departureCredit: AlamyMan City skipper Alex Greenwood said the sacking of Taylor shocked her and insists it was “purely results-based”Credit: GettyMan City’s duel with Chelsea will see the two sides face each other in a League Cup final for the first time since 2022Credit: ReutersTaylor, 52, was axed from his role just five days before City’s League Cup final clash with Chelsea this Saturday. His departure saw him become the fourth manager to have their reign at a WSL team ended this term. The Manchester giants’ decision to end Taylor’s tenure follows the team losing pace in the WSL title hunt. At present Chelsea look to be on course for a eighth top-flight title with their 12-point lead at the summit and the team yet to lose a game. Read More Football StoriesAfter four losses and two draws in 16 league games, City are currently fourth and facing a fight to qualify for Europe next term. With the team facing Chelsea four times this month including in the Champions League, club chiefs decided change was needed. Earlier today when reporters asked for her thoughts on Taylor’s departure, Greenwood said it was “a lot to process” and said it was “purely results-based”. The City captain, who won an FA Cup and League Cup during his four-and-half-year reign, added: “I was shocked by the news, of course. Most read in Football”I wasn’t expecting that news but it’s business and this is football. “The focus quickly shifted to what’s next, what is important to the team and that’s the final on Saturday.””My role as captain is to bring the team together and make sure the focus remains the same, which is on the final on Saturday and the run of games we’ve got coming up.”On whether she has spoken to Taylor since Monday, Greenwood said: “He brought me to this football club, he made me captain”We had some great moments together, so I will speak to Gareth when the time’s right. “But for now, I think, out of respect, I’ll leave him to digest this.”City will play their remaining games under the stewardship of Cushing, who is managing the side for the rest of this season. The head coach, who last November was sacked as New York City FC boss, led the Cityzens to the WSL title in 2016 during his first stint as women’s team boss.This Saturday the team will be without the services of their captain who is working her way back to fitness from a medial collateral injury. Greenwood said: “Nick had a great meeting with the team, a really positive one, about winning and what is achievable, what we need to focus on.”Man City’s first game following Taylor’s departure comes four days after construction got underway on a £10million training complex for their women’s team.  The 17,000 square-foot building, due to open next season, will contain a dressing room, a high-performance gym and a hydrotherapy area to aid players’ recovery from injuries Earlier today Greenwood joined women’s team managing director Charlotte O’Neill and football director Therese Sjogran to break ground on the new development. The City captain added:  “We’ve gone from an amazing facility which has gotten us to this point.Chelsea are currently unbeaten so far this season across all competitionsCredit: Getty”It’s time for us to move on from that now and expand as a team by giving us our own space to work from. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Right from the start we’ve been involved quite a lot so we could discuss what’s going to be in there and what’s necessary.”From what I know the facilities are going to be the best, which is nothing short of what I expect.” More

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      My family sold their house to fund my F1 career and still don’t own one now, admits Max Verstappen’s new team-mate

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S new team-mate Liam Lawson has revealed his family are still without a home after selling their place to fund his Formula One dream.Lawson, 23, will race for Red Bull next season after replacing Sergio Perez as world champion Verstappen’s partner.Liam Lawson has revealed his family sold their home to fund his F1 dreamCredit: GettyThe ace will be racing alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull this seasonCredit: AFPThe New Zealander has come up through the ranks and will get his big break when teams start preparing for the new campaign.But Lawson admits he has only got to where he is thanks to an amazing sacrifice from his parents.The youngster has revealed his family SOLD their home while he was making his bones as a karting driver.The funds were used to help Lawson reach his potential, eventually leading to his big break with Red Bull.READ MORE IN F1And Lawson is desperate to make his parents proud after admitting they still don’t have a family home to call their own.He told GQ: “They still don’t own a house because of me.“I think I complained to my dad for more than a year about my kart. I’d tell him that the engine sucked but he just secretly thought that I sucked.“Eventually he got sick of me whining and bought two good engines, and we put them on for the first time at this big race.Most read in MotorsportCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets“And when we went out, we qualified first. We started racing at the front all the time. That was the definitive moment, when karting became serious.“It was always serious to me. But for my dad, everything changed that one weekend.”Red Bull announce 22-year-old will be Max Verstappen’s new team-mate hours after Sergio Perez exit Lawson has also revealed the moment that F1 legend Fernando Alonso “yelled” at him during their first-ever meeting.Reliving the bizarre encounter, he added: “It’s funny because I’ve met a lot of guys I looked up to as a kid.“When you’re younger, they’re your heroes. Now, they’re my competitors.“I mean, the first time I met Alonso, he yelled at me. Maybe he was having a bad day.” More

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      Costly loophole means Jadon Sancho could be BACK at Man Utd next season despite Chelsea’s transfer obligation

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      JADON SANCHO could return to Manchester United next season – despite Chelsea having an obligation to buy the forward. The United winger, 24, is currently on a season-long loan at Stamford Bridge.Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea on a loan-to-buy obligation last summerCredit: RexReports claim the winger could yet find himself back at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettySancho joined the Blues last summer after falling out of favour in the North West. The former £73million man has made 26 appearances for Chelsea this term, scoring 2 goals. Sancho recently declared he was “delighted” to be at the club and “felt at home”.But the former Dortmund flop was called out by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe during his explosive interview earlier this week. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLChelsea’s loan deal with United includes an obligation to buy Sancho if they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League.According to The Mail, the final fee will be between £22m and £25m depending on Chelsea’s final league position. But the outlet claims the Blues could yet back out of the deal and send Sancho back to United, where he still has 18 months left on his £250k-a-week contract. The ex-Man City star has “yet to agree personal terms” with the Blues. Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsIf Chelsea did back out of the buy clause, they would incur a “significant penalty” fine. Chelsea could still go through with the transfer and then sell Sancho to another club.Sir Jim Ratcliffe launches scathing attack on struggling Man Utd squad saying some ‘not good enough’ and ‘overpaid’Or they could decide to send him back to United and incur the financial penalty.Ratcliffe bemoaned United “overspending” on talent during his tell-all interview with the BBC.He revealed the club are still to pay out £17m more to Dortmund for Sancho this summer. Sancho arrived to huge fanfare in 2021 but has failed to live up to the hype at Old Trafford. Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as everIT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.Arsenal’s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances.INEOS chief Ratcliffe told The BBC: “Some [players] are not good enough and some probably are overpaid.”But for us to mould the squad that we are fully responsible for, and accountable for, will take time.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got this period of transformation where we move from the past to the future.”There are some great players in the squad as we know, the captain is a fabulous footballer.” More

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      Liverpool vs PSG live stream FREE: How to watch Champions League tie TONIGHT

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      LIVERPOOL host Paris Saint-Germain in a massive Champions League second leg on Tuesday night.The Reds were narrow 1-0 winners in Paris last week thanks to a masterclass in goalkeeping by Brazilian stopper Alisson.Alisson (left) and Harvey Elliot (right) were the heroes for Liverpool in ParisCredit: GettyKhvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for a tight offside in the first legCredit: GettyIbrahima Konate was controversially not sent off for a last man challenge on Bradley BarcolaCredit: GettyLes Parisiens played some good football in the first leg, and were narrowly beaten after a good display.Luis Enrique’s side had 27 shots to Liverpool’s two, with Harvey Elliot scoring with Liverpool’s only shot on target of the night.Arne Slot will be hoping to set up and all-English quarter-final by eliminating the French leaders in Liverpool.LIVERPOOL VS PSG LIVE – LATEST SCORERead more FootballAston Villa or Club Brugge – who play their second leg on Wednesday – are awaiting the winner of this game, with Villa holding a two-goal lead after the first leg.Liverpool and Villa recently met at Villa Park, drawing 2-2.SunSport can reveal how you can watch Liverpool taking on PSG in the Champions League round of 16.How to watch Liverpool vs PSG and is there a live stream?Liverpool vs PSG will come live on Amazon Prime in the UK on Tuesday, March 11.The game will kick-off at 8pm GMT.Arne Slot’s side currently lead 1-0 on aggregate.Fans will need a subscription to Amazon Prime to watch the game, starting at £8.99 a month.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Most read in Champions League More

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      Tyson Fury could fight for WORLD TITLE in boxing return as doubt over Anthony Joshua clash continues

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      TYSON FURY could end up fighting for a world title in his first fight back from retirement.The Gypsy King called it quits for again in January following back-to-back losses to former undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing in January on the back of defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYWBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the possibility of Fury fighting for a belt upon his returnCredit: REUTERSSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is expected to table Fury an astronomical offer to coax him out of retirement for a mammoth showdown with Anthony Joshua.And WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the prospect of Fury fighting for their prestigious green belt, telling The Action Network: “We don’t speculate.”But we have many examples of how we have attended former champions, former legends coming back to boxing.”If you remember, Sugar Ray Leonard challenged Marvin Hagler after a four-year retirement.READ MORE ON FURY”The WBC analysed the medicals and looked into everything. “Even Tyson Fury retired in the past and came back to fight for the WBC title. So let’s see.”Former two-time unified heavyweight Fury is seemingly content with life without boxing, recently telling cousin Andy Lee that he “can’t be f***ed” with the sport.And Sulaiman insists the Wythenshawe warrior has nothing left to prove.Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsHe said: “It all depends, it is all on him. He has a beautiful family.”I believe the money that he has sets him up for life and if he decides to stay retired then he will be a happy man.”But if he decides to come back to boxing then he can beat anyone.”Safety is first, with happiness and legacy is more of an important matter than what boxing and money can bring.”If he was to fight, he would be fighting for pride but he’s an unbelievable human being.”Boxing fans around the world are hoping Fury comes out of retirement to face AJ, who hasn’t given up hope of their Battle of Britain finally coming to fruition.The Watford warrior told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.Anthony Joshua is refusing to give up hope of fighting Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERS”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser and there’s going to be bloodshed. “And it ain’t gonna be mine.” More