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      What did David Coote allegedly say in video that appears to show Premier League ref slamming Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referee David Coote has now been SUSPENDED while the PGMOL investigate a shock video that appears to show him hitting out at Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.The Professional Game Match Officials Limited says that Coote has been suspended “with immediate effect pending a full investigation”.David Coote has been suspended after a video appears to show him hitting out at Liverpool and ex-boss Jurgen KloppCredit: XJurgen Klopp and Coote at Anfield in 2022Two men can be seen in the footage, with Liverpool referred to as a “s*** club” and former manager Klopp described as a “German c***”.The full transcript from the two videos that began to circulate on social media on Monday are below.What was said in the alleged David Coote video about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp?First videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Read More Football NewsSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Most read in FootballSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown. “Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant. “So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”‘Serious problems at PGMOL’ Ex-Prem ref blasts VAR after baffling decisions at Liverpool and WolvesSecond videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career. “Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”What will happen next?The PGMOL have confirmed that David Coote has been suspended.A statement read: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. “PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not yet clear if the PGMOL will take further action against the referee.Coote, 42, has been a Premier League ref since April 2018 and belongs to the Select Group of Referees. More

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      Turkish football chief JAILED after punching referee in moment of madness with three more imprisoned

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      THE former president of Turkish side MKE Ankaragucu has been jailed after attacking a referee last year.Faruk Koca, 60, punched referee Halil Umut Meler following his team’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor in December 2023.Faruk Koca has been jailed after punching a refereeCredit: GettyThe ex-Ankaragucu chief attacked Halil Umut Meler in DecemberCredit: EPATurkish football was suspended in the wake of the horrific incidentCredit: GettyMeler suffered a small fracture near his eyeCredit: GettyThe ex-Ankaragucu president was left furious when Rizespor equalised in the seventh minute of injury time. His frustration then quickly spilled out onto the pitch.Koca hit Meler in the face just moments after the full-time whistle.The referee then fell to the floor while others kicked him.Read More in FootballHe was later taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, one of which was a small facial fracture.In the wake of the incident, Turkish football was suspended for several weeks.Almost one year on, Koca has been sentenced to more than three-and-a-half years in prison.The court in Ankara convicted him of “intentionally wounding a public official” as well as threatening the referee and violating laws aimed at preventing violence in sports, but those rulings have been suspended.Most read in FootballPrison terms ranging from one to five years were also handed out to three other people.Koca, who resigned as Ankaragucu chief shortly after the incident, is expected to appeal.Ankaragucu were fined £45,000 at the time and forced to play five home games without fans. More

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      Inside Mike Tyson’s amazing car collection, from a classic Ferrari F50 to his new Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136k

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      AS car collections go, few can compare to what Mike Tyson has been seen behind the wheel of through the years.The boxing legend, now 58, is preparing to fight YouTuber Jake Paul.Mike Tyson has been seen behind the wheels of the most amazing motorsTyson has a brilliant Mercedes-Benz G Class in his garage with a price of around £136kAn epic Rolls-Royce Cullinan costing £300k is also part of Tyson’s car collectionThe event will be live streamed on Netflix on November 15, with millions expected to tune in.Tyson, for his part, has revealed he expects to earn around £15.4million for a night’s work at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.That could see Iron Mike dip into his pocket to add to an already staggering garage.Recently, he’s rekindled his love affair with Rolls-Royce by being seen with a stunning Cullinan worth £300,000.read more Mike Tyson newsThe ex-heavyweight champ also boasts a Mercedes-Benz G Class costing from £136,000.While in the past, his cars have been just as epic.Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300kMike has made no secret of his love of Rolls-Royces, as you will find out as you continue reading.He is believed to own a Ghost and a Cullinan, with the latter being the flagship SUV of the brand.Most read in BoxingIt is one of the most luxurious cars on the market, which is why it carries that hefty price tag.When I met Mike Tyson his hands looked like BRICKS… I don’t see how he can lose to Jake PaulIt features a 6.75L V12 engine which produces 563 bhp and 850 Nm of torque.Rival Paul also owns one.Mercedes-Benz G Class, £136kIn recent times, Tyson has also been seen with a Mercedes-Benz G Class, or better known as the G Class SUV.It’s a car popular with Premier League footballers around the globe, with the likes of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Brazilian superstar Neymar all driving one.The G Class comes with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 engine that makes 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.The 0-62 mph varies from 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds, depending on the model.The Mercedes-Benz G Class is a favourite of Premier League footballersRolls-Royce stretch limousine, £165kKnowing he had the ‘Golden Child’ of boxing in his roster, promoter Don King was desperate to keep him sweet.To thank his client for his hard graft in becoming the most feared fighter on the planet, he gifted Tyson TWO cars in 1988.King added a black Rolls-Royce stretch limousine that would’ve set him back around £165,000.He also gave Tyson a Corniche.By 22, Tyson had Rolls-Royces coming out of his ears.Tyson once was gifted a brilliant Rolls-Royce limo that cost around £165kFormer promoter Don King lavished Tyson with gifts, including carsTyson was also given a stunning Rolls-Royce CornicheMercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL, £70kAs the 80s became the 90s, Tyson began making friends in the showbiz world, attending glitzy Hollywood parties and enjoying his new-found fame as the ‘baddest man on the planet’.One of those pals, Tupac Shakur inspired his next impulse buy.Thanks to the rapper, who reportedly owned one, Tyson threw cash at a white 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL.A few months later Tyson’s world came crashing down – when a shock loss to James ‘Buster’ Douglas in Japan stunned the world in 1990.That summer though, he cheered himself up with a 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 SL that had a must-have accessory of its time fitted within its interiors… a mobile phone.In good condition some of these classic cars are fetching up to £70,000 at auction.In 1989, Tyson added a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL which can fetch £70k todayread more sport featuresLamborghini Super Diablo Twin Turbo, £180kIn 1996, Tyson bought his first ever Lamborghini – a yellow Super Diablo Twin Turbo with the prize money earned from defeating Bruce Seldon in Las Vegas.Again, it softened the blow of losing a friend – Tupac – who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting after attending that fight.It was the status symbol flash car of its day, and is now a collector’s item.We’ve spotted some online going for around £180,000. However, the highest price one has been sold for was around £750,000.While in 1996, Tyson was seen with a splendid Lamborghini Super Diablo Twin TurboBentley Continental SC, £380kIn-between his epic bouts with Evander Holyfield, he went back to luxury motors and got a taste for Bentley with a Continental T.When his bank account swelled by a£23m, the purse he eventually received for the Holyfield disqualification defeat, he blew his wad on another of their classy vehicles.This time, he splashed the cash on an SC worth a whopping £380,000.Incredibly rare, only 48 were ever made.In the late 90s, Tyson developed a love of expensive Bentley motorsFerrari ConnoisseurAfter he was sent to jail for a rape charge, serving three years behind bars, Tyson fought Frank Bruno and regained his WBC title in 1995.With his purse, he took himself to a Ferrari dealership and bought TWO of their supercars – a Ferrari F50 and a 456 GT Spyder.His GT Spyder was only one of two convertibles made by the Pininfarina factory –  the other was ordered by the Sultan of Brunei.Famously, Tyson did crash one of these Ferraris into a convenience store, which led to his “favourite arrest.”He recalled: “My favourite arrest I would have to say is when I bought a Ferrari.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I didn’t know how to drive the Ferrari and my car went through the glass window.”He added: “I had to get arrested for property damage.”After Tyson beat Frank Bruno he bought two Ferraris, including this F50A rare 456 GT Spyder was also an impulse purchase by Tyson More

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      Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rant

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      PREM referee David Coote has been suspended pending investigation after a shocking viral video allegedly showed him blasting Liverpool.The highly experienced FA official also appeared to launch a foul-mouthed tirade at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.A leaked video appearing to show Coote calling Liverpool ‘s***’ and Jurgen Klopp a ‘c***’ is being investigated by PGMOLCredit: XThe video has gone viral on social mediaCredit: GettyFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp clashing with Coote back in 2022The 42-year-old refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday in which he was at the centre of a few controversial decisions.In the shocking footage, which appears to be from several years ago but was leaked on social media today, Coote is allegedly seen speaking with a fellow man. In the brief conversation, he refers to Liverpool as a “s*** club” and extraordinarily dropped the C-bomb to describe ex-Reds boss Klopp.The PGMOL are investigating the video with the referee now facing the sack after being suspended.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe man, who appears to be Coote, said: “Liverpool were s*** .Klopp is an absolute c***. “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant. So I do my best not to speak to him. James Milner is all right, I get on with him. “You can see me there with a ‘mask’ on. But, my god, German c***, f*** me.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a second video, the man added: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”It is unclear what triggered his comments, but Coote was indirectly targeted by Klopp for criticism as recently as last December.’Serious problems at PGMOL’ Ex-Prem ref blasts VAR after baffling decisions at Liverpool and WolvesDuring Saturday’s match between Liverpool and Villa, Coote was the man in the middle.He appeared to deem Leon Bailey’s last-man challenge on Mo Salah not to be a foul prior to Darwin Nunez scoring.Later in the match he opted not to award Villa a penalty despite Conor Bradley tugged Pau Torres’ shirt in the box.Coote was also the VAR official on the day that Jordan Pickford inflicted an ACL injury on Virgil van Dijk in the Merseyside derby in October 2020.The Everton goalkeeper escaped without any form of punishment.Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”He was also on VAR duty when Liverpool were denied a clear penalty against Arsenal after Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the Anfield box during their 1-1 draw last December.Referee Chris Kavanagh allowed play to continue and the game was not halted for a VAR check.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoote has been a top-flight referee since April 2018 and hails from Nottinghamshire.He belongs to the Select Group of Referees in England and officiates primarily in the Premier League.Liverpool were denied a penalty by VAR when Martin Odegaard appeared to handle the ball in the box last season More

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      ‘There’s something seriously wrong’ fumes ex-Premier League referee after baffling decisions at Liverpool and Wolves

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      MARK HALSEY claims there is “something seriously wrong” with officiating in the Premier League after Southampton saw a goal controversially disallowed.The 63-year-old was a top-flight referee from 1999 to 2013.Southampton saw a goal chalked off after a coming together involving Matheus Fernandes and Nelson SemedoRyan Manning’s effort would have made the score 1-1, but they went on to lose 2-0Credit: RexRussell Martin had ‘every right to be aggrieved’Credit: GettyMark Halsey was a Premier League referee for 14 yearsCredit: AFPEvery week, Halsey joins SunSport to look back at the weekend’s most contentious refereeing decision, with Southampton’s 2-0 loss to Wolves taking centre stage.In the early season relegation six-pointer, the Saints thought they had made it 1-1 in the first-half when Ryan Manning fired in.But the goal was controversially chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build-up by Mateus Fernandes on Nelson Semedo. Halsey told SunSport: “It’s a clear and obvious error by VAR to get involved. That’s for sure. For me, it’s not even a foul.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Russell Martin’s got every right to be aggrieved with that incident. “Why is VAR getting involved in that incident? “I keep saying it, something is seriously wrong with the training and education with the PGMOL officials. We have it week in, week out.”They need to come out and explain it don’t they.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I’m sure that will get missed off or mic’d up with Howard Webb. I bet that gets brushed aside, that incident.”Halsey also felt there was inconsistency from Stockley Park man Chris Kavanagh for not recommending a review on Wolves’ second goal.’Something seriously wrong!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to huge Man Utd call which saw Erik Ten Hag sackedMatheus Cunha scored brilliantly from outside the box after two Saints players went down claiming fouls in the build-up.Halsey took issue with Kavanagh’s contradiction of himself, saying: “Well, again, we talk about inconsistency with VAR. “In that phase of play that leads up to the goal, VAR can look at that and recommend a review because clearly there are two fouls leading up to the goal. “So if VAR get involved in disallowing Southampton’s goal for a foul, then surely, they have to get involved in this and recommend a review.”It’s absolutely nonsense disallowing the first goal, recommending the review and then not recommending a review with that. “Then obviously the referee, Thomas Bramall, has got to be strong enough when they go over to that screen and say, ‘no, there’s no foul there’.”Halsey was also unhappy with the refereeing performance by David Coote, who took charge of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, labelling him “bang average”.Darwin Nunez opened the scoring as Mo Salah grabbed the assist after a brilliant charge forward on the counter-attack.The Egyptian was floored by a desperate Leon Bailey as he approached the goal, but luckily for Liverpool, his team-mate was on hand to score instead.But Halsey was left baffled by how the ref did not spot the Villa star pulling Salah to the deck, with an advantage not played.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also found it bizarre that the visitors were not given a spot-kick for a clearest shirt pull on Pau Torres by Conor Bradley.And the ex-Prem ref is unhappy with the wording of the laws, explaining: “I get fed up with listening to this ‘sustained holding or fleeting holding’. It’s nonsense.”Halsey could not believe Bailey escaped punishment for his foul on Salah when he was in on goalCredit: TNT SPORTSBradley appeared to pull Torres’ shirt More

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      Ruben Amorim lands at Manchester airport as thousands track new Man Utd boss’ flight from Portugal

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      RUBEN AMORIM has touched down in Manchester to begin life as Manchester United manager.Thousands of footballs fans eagerly tracked the Portuguese boss’ flight as he made his way from Lisbon to the UK.Ruben Amorim’s flight has landed in ManchesterCredit: PAAmorim hid from cameras as he was driven out of Manchester airportCredit: mancpicsss66Police offered an escort to the new Man Utd bossCredit: mancpicsss66Amorim took charge of his final match as Sporting manager last nightCredit: AFPAmorim’s flight, a private jet from Beja international airport, was the most tracked flight in the world on popular flight tracking site Flightradar24.Man Utd fans are clearly excited to see their new boss make an impact at Old Trafford after things had gone stale under the management of Erik ten Hag.Amorim ducked out of site of cameras as he left Manchester Airport in a car.The Prem’s newest gaffer was given a police escort off the premises.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmorim took charge of his final game as Sporting boss last night, waving goodbye to the fans after a 4-2 win over Braga.And one of the first jobs for the new arrival will be to hold discussions with Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has steadied the ship for the incoming boss since Ten Hag’s departure.Van Nistelrooy, who made over 200 appearances for United as a player, acted as United’s interim boss in Ten Hag’s absence – leading the club to three wins and one draw in his four games in charge.Amorim explained after last night’s game that he is set for crunch talks with the Dutchman over his role at Old Trafford. Most read in FootballAmorim is set for talks with interim boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy todayCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “About a legend of the club. He did a great job. I have to talk with him tomorrow [Monday].”Then I will explain everything. I am very clear and I will tell you like it is. Let’s wait until tomorrow”.Sporting move on from Ruben Amorim as they confirm replacement João Pereira just hours after new Man Utd boss’ final game in charge Van Nistelrooy signed a two-year contract with United in the summer as an assistant manager, but reports have suggested that Amorim is hoping to bring Sporting assistants Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido and Carlos Fernandes along to Manchester with him.Sporting have moved on quickly themselves, announcing a new boss at the club before Amorim even touched down in Manchester.The Portuguese giants announced Joao Pereira, 40, as manager earlier today.Pereira, a former right-back, who played 154 games for Sporting has been involved in coaching there since his retirement from playing in 2021.He has also won EVERY game this season while managing the club’s B team.Amorim will get to work with a limited squad at United during the international break.The 39-year-old will then take charge of his first game son November 24, an away trip to face Ipswich Town.Joao Pereira has been announced as the new Sporting managerCredit: EPA More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025: How to buy tickets for huge Wembley event featuring KSI and Co

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      THE Sidemen Charity Match will return in 2025 – and it promises to be bigger than EVER!Next year’s huge game will take place in front of the largest crowd yet, with Wembley Stadium set to host the event for the first time.The Sidemen Charity Match will return in March 2025Credit: PAThe last Sidemen Charity Match was held at a sold-out London Stadium in 2023, which saw Sidemen FC beat YouTube Allstars 8-5.2.7 million viewers from around the globe tuned into a live stream of the match on YouTube.A hugely successful day saw the event raise a whopping £2.4million for a range of charities.And in 2025, the Sidemen Charity Match will set even more records!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 will take place on Saturday, March 8.An official kick-off time for the match has not yet been announced, but it’s expected to be 3pm GMT.Wembley Stadium will host.How to get tickets to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025You can register your interest in the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 by heading to Sidemenfc.com. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Monday, November 18.Demand for tickets will be high once again, with all tickets for the 2023 edition of the charity match selling out in less than 90 minutes.Most read in Football90,000 tickets are expected to be snapped up to make it the biggest Sidemen Charity Match yet!Tickets start from £12, with all proceeds from the match going to BBC Children In Need and Sidemen’s own Bright Side charity.Will the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 be live streamed?Broadcasting details for the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 have not yet been revealed, but it’s likely that the Sidemen’s official YouTube channel will air the game like previous years.In past years, a reply of the match has become available to watch once the live stream has ended.Who has won the most Sidmen Charity Matches?Sidemen FC have won the most Sidemen Charity Matches with four wins out of five.Here are all five results in full:Sidemen FC 7-2 YouTube Allstars – St Mary’s Stadium, 2016Sidemen FC 0-2 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2017Sidemen FC 7-1 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2018Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2022Sidemen FC 8-5 YouTube Allstars – London Stadium, 2023 More

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      Mike Tyson’s training camp for Jake Paul fight shrouded in secrecy with sparring partners forced to sign NDAs

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      SECRECY surrounds Mike Tyson’s training camp to fight Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight icon comes out of retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Texas. Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: @miketysonSparring partner Mike Russell with TysonCredit: Instagram Jett Blackwell, with Tyson in 2020, is back in his campIt comes four years after his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which was drawn over eight rounds.And Tyson is calling upon the same group of sparring partners to help get him in shape for his first professional fight in 20 YEARS.But the team of training partners are being sworn to secrecy.SunSport understands they have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements to ensure Tyson’s preparation are kept behind closed doors.READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson’s sparring partners join him in his personal Las Vegas gym and we can reveal two are heavyweights, Mike Russell and Jett Blackwell.Russell, 32, is 6-1 and recently helped ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, in training to fight Paul last year. But Diaz was beaten on points over ten rounds and knocked down. Blackwell, 23, was only a 19-year-old amateur when he sparred Tyson for the Jones exhibition. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe now has three wins and one draw following an extensive amateur background. Paul, 27, has been training for the bout in his adopted home of Puerto Rico where he lives in a £13m mansion and has his own £3.2m gym. ‘Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video The social media sensation has been sparring with 9-1 heavyweight Dacarree Scott, 26, throughout the year.Timothy Moten, 32, who has 11 wins and one draw on his record is the latest addition to Paul’s camp. Moten was notably recruited by Anthony Joshua, 35, before the former heavyweight champion beat Andy Ruiz Jr, 35, in their 2019 rematch. DeAndre Savage, 36, was also sparring Paul and a clip of the 6-0 American getting dropped with a right hand was released.Savage – who has won all his fights by KO – admitted to being floored by Paul but had nothing but praise for the 10-1 cruiserweight. He told SunSport: “From the outside looking in and listening to everyone else the world is not taking Jake serious. “But Jake does work hard and he’s still a little green, so I understand the route that he’s taking. “You know, fighting the UFC fighters and stuff like that and people that don’t really know how to box because he’s still green.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, Jake sells out the arena, sells the tickets, he’s doing big things that some people wish that they can do, things that people wish they can do and they can’t do it.”But yeah, Jake worked real hard, work real hard. He got some great moves in the ring.” DeAndre Savage sparring Jake PaulCredit: @road_to_riches_savTimothy Moten with Jake PaulCredit: @_mayhemmotenJake Paul with sparring partner DaCarree ScottCredit: @__mactruck__ More