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    Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann: Stream, TV channel, start time and full card as Brit defends her title in Doncaster

    TERRI Harper looks to continue her reign as WBO lightweight champion when she clashes Natalie Zimmermann.Harper defends her title in her hometown of Doncaster on Friday, May 23.Terri Harper comes into the fight as WBO lightweight championCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdNatalie Zimmermann goes into the fight with a perfect record after switching to boxing in 2020Credit: Christian Charisius/dpaShe is a multi-weight strap holder, and makes her first defence of her new title after beating Rhiannon Dixon for the title last September.The 28-year-old puts her world title on the line at the stadium of Doncaster FC.Her opponent, German Zimmermann, comes into the fight with a record of 12-0-0, with three wins coming by way of KO.Harper has two losses to her name, but with a record of 15-2-2, with six wins coming by KO, she holds an experience advantage.Read more BoxingHow to watch Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann and is there a live stream?Terri Harper defends her WBO lightweight title against Natalie Zimmermann LIVE in the UK.The whole card will stream live via DAZN to over 200 countries.DAZN subscriptions start at £14.99 per month for an Annual Super Saver subscription, or £24.99 for a Monthly Flexible pass.When does Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann start?Terri Harper takes on Natalie Zimmermann on Friday, May 23.Coverage of the card starts at 6pm BST.Harper and Zimmerman are expected to make their ringwalks around 10pm BST.The full card will stream live from DAZN.Full cardTerri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann; Lightweight, for the WBO titleMaxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp; LightweightTysie Gallagher vs Ebonie Jones; Super bantamweightReece Mould vs Lewis Sylvester; LightweightJimmy Joe Flint vs Haithem Laamouz; Super lightweightStevi Levy vs Ellie Hellewell; Super bantamweightJoe Hayden vs Lewis Booth; Light middleweight More

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    Tottenham blocked from upholding touching 98-year tradition by Uefa ahead of Europa League final against Man Utd

    TOTTENHAM have been blocked from honouring a 98-year tradition before the Europa League final.Ange Postecoglou’s side are taking on fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United on Wednesday night in Bilbao.Tottenham’s plans to lay a floral tribute to Athletic Bilbao goal legend Pichichi were stoppedSpurs arrived with flowers for Heung-min Son to place before the famous Pichichi bustSpurs were ready to lay flowers down at an iconic statue outside the San Mames in tribute to Bilbao goal legend Pichichi.But their plans were foiled by Uefa on the eve of the final.Tottenham arrived armed with flowers for captain Heung-min Son to place before the famous Pichichi bust.It is usually a tradition for those playing at the San Mames for the first time to lay down a wreath there.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSon was expecting to perform the tribute before going out to train in the stadium on Tuesday, only for Uefa to step in and remind Spurs the ceremony should only happen whey they play Athletic Bilbao and not a neural team.The 49,600-seater stadium is handed over to Uefa for the event and they are in control of all logistics not Athletic Bilbao.Man Utd made their Pichichi tribute ahead of the first leg of the Europa League semi-final in Bilbao, when they beat Athletic Club 3-0.The tradition has existed since 1927.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRafael Moreno, an inside forward better known as Pichichi, died in 1922 at just 29 years old. He is a club icon and his name lives on through an annual award made to LaLiga’s top scorer.BATTLE FOR BILBAO: The Road to the Europa League FinalBorn in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo, he scored 83 goals in 89 official games in an era before LaLiga. He scored more than 200 for the club if friendlies are taken into account.He won five regional Championship titles and four Copa del Rey’s.He played for Spain in the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, winning a silver medal.MAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions More

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    Chelsea and England star’s dad splashes out £300k on horse… with debut race TOMORROW

    THE father of Chelsea and England star Noni Madueke will be hoping his near £300,000 investment in a racing horse pays off when it debuts tomorrow.Ify Madueke, who has been involved in horse racing for a number of years, will see his Havana Grey filly Oliaku race at Yarmouth on Thursday.Noni Madueke’s dad has a horse making its racing debut tomorrowCredit: PAIfy Madueke’s horse Oliaku is racing at YarmouthCredit: PSVThe horse has been trained by Michael Bell and will debut over five furlongs in the 3:25pm race.Ify splashed just shy of £300,000 on the horse which has high hopes for its debut race.Nick Bell, son of trainer Michael, told the Racing Post: “She’s going to the old man.“She’s been bought for Ify Madueke, who’s the dad of the Chelsea player Noni Madueke. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He bought a yearling with us last year and he’s a real enthusiast so he’s dying to get a good horse to Ascot. She ticks every box and came highly recommended.”Ify has invested in horses before with the footballer’s dad previously spending over £70,000 on Princess Chizara in 2023.Ify will be hoping for a surprise win tomorrow as Oliaku ranks as third favourite heading into the race.Meanwhile his son is gearing up for a big few weeks too as Chelsea try and secure a major trophy and Champions League qualification. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Blues take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday in what is essentially a straight shootout for a place amongst Europe’s elite next season.While they will then take on Real Betis in the Conference League final next Wednesday as they look to become the first team in history to lift all three major European titles. ‘I’m not happy’ – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca FUMING at Conference League final opponents Real Betis’ unfair advantage More

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    Who is Gareth Bale’s wife Emma Rhys-Jones, how long have they been married and how many children do they have?

    EMMA RHYS-JONES is the wife of Wales legend Gareth Bale.Bale, now 35, called time on his glittering career in January 2023 after a trophy-laden spell with Real Madrid. Gareth Bale and Emma-Rhys Jones with two of their four kidsCredit: Getty The couple have been together been for a long timeBale has mostly been living a private life since stepping away from the game but makes a big return to the public eye on punditry duties for the Europa League final with TNT Sport.Here’s everything you need to know about her and when the couple tied the knot…Who is Emma Rhys-Jones?Emma Rhys-Jones has been with Gareth Bale for over a decade.She grew up in Llanishen, a district in north Cardiff a couple of miles from Bale’s family home.The couple began dating in the early 2000s while attending Whitchurch High School.They got engaged in July 2016 and Gareth announced the news on social media posting: “She said yes!! This is a birthday weekend I won’t forget for a long time…”The pair got married in 2019 – a year after Gareth scored a stunning goal in the Champions League final. Gareth Bale with daughter Alba, fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones and baby AxelCredit: Getty – ContributorWho is Emma’s husband Gareth Bale?Gareth is a former professional footballer who mostly recently played for for LAFC in the United States and Wales at the 2022 World Cup.He was born on July 16, 1989, in Cardiff.He started his football career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham.He signed a six-year deal with Spanish club Real Madrid in 2013 where he went on to win some of football’s biggest trophies including the Champions League five times. Emma and Bale celebrate with daughter Nava after Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph against Atletico Madrid in 2016Credit: EPAWhen was Emma Rhys-Jones’ and Gareth Bale’s wedding?Emma and Gareth got married in June 2019,The ceremony was held in Mallorca, Spain.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLHow many children do Emma Rhys-Jones and Gareth Bale have?Gareth and Emma have four children – two daughters and two sons.Their first child Alba Violet was born at the University Hospital of Wales on October 21, 2012.Their second daughter, Nava Valentina arrived on March 22, 2016.The couple’s son Axel was born on May 8, 2018, before their fourth child Xander was born on July 7, 2021. More

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    Kevin De Bruyne makes transfer decision on future after Man City legend hinted at Premier League stay

    KEVIN DE BRUYNE has ruled out moving to a Premier League club.The Manchester City legend is set to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.Kevin De Bruyne has made a decision on his futureCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe has been linked with several clubs and sparked rumours he might stay in the Prem after stating he was “open for anything”.When asked about remaining in England, De Bruyne said: “I’m open for anything, anything, just for because I have to look at the whole picture.”However he is now set to leave the Premier League, according to The Telegraph.That means he will not have to face City – a club he has given ten years of service.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe six-time Premier League champion bid farewell to the Etihad crowd after the win over Bournemouth on Tuesday in an emotional goodbye.He said: “Manchester is home, Manchester is where these little kids were born.“I came here with my wife, Michelle, to stay for a long time, didn’t expect to be here ten years.“To do what we’ve done as a club, supporters, teammates we’ve won everything. We made the city, the club bigger and now they’re going to take over.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSDe Bruyne, 33, has been linked with a move to MLS when his contract expires at the end of next month.Serie A leaders Napoli are also said to be interested in the Belgian, while it has been claimed Liverpool were considering an offer.’I will quit’ – Pep Guardiola gives Man City ultimatum over squad issue that is ‘impossible for my soul’ More

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    Watch fuming Bilbao local swing at rowdy Man Utd fan with huge stick after Red Devils die hards cover balcony with flags

    THIS is the moment a fuming Bilbao citizen swings a stick at a rowdy Manchester United fan after flags were plastered on his balcony.Around 70,000 Brits have flooded the Spanish city to watch the sensational Spurs vs Manchester United showdown – to the obvious dismay of some locals.Manchester United fan has an altercation with a resident in Plaza Nueva before the UEFA Europa League FinalCredit: PA More

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    Emotional Leicester fans say ‘delete this’ as club share pics of Jamie Vardy packing his things into a cardboard box

    LEICESTER fans want the club’s social media admin to stop reminding everyone that Jamie Vardy is leaving.Pictures and touching footage showed Vardy’s final days of being a Leicester player this week.Leicester posted behind-the-scenes pictures of Jamie Vardy’s final days at SeagraveVardy carried cardboard boxes after playing his game on SundayVardy scored his 200th Leicester goal before waving goodbye to Leicester fans at the King Power StadiumThe final Vardy Party got off to the perfect start when the club’s greatest ever player scored his 200th goal in in his 500th game.The Foxes beat Ipswich Town 2-0 in Vardy’s final home game after 13 incredible years at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.And that marked the final time the Premier League legend, 38, pulled on his blue No9 shirt.Rather than finish with an away game at Bournemouth on the final day, Vardy wanted to go out in front of his own fans.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd now, after a loud send off, with trophies, banners and chants, Leciester have shared clips of Vardy’s final days behind the scenes.The footage begins with Vardy at home on Sunday morning, with his young daughter telling him “to score a goal”.He hugged hundreds of staff members, sipped a cold one in the changing room after the game and kissed wife Rebekah before waving to the fans. Leicester’s X page has since posted pictures of Vardy walking through a back-stage corridor in a tracksuit with cardboard boxes on Wednesday.Most read in FootballThe Foxes forward joined Leicester 13 years ago but will leave at the end of the seasonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe post read: “One last day at Seagrave for Vards 😔”And Leicester fans haven’t taken the sad reminder well, with one writing: “Please delete this”.Rebekah Vardy throws husband Jamie a surprise party as he leaves Leicester CityWhile a second said: “Are you trying to make us even more depressed 😐.”A third added: “Let us have the memories of Sunday. This is heartbreaking.”The club hosted a lavish huge surprise party Vardy’s honour on Monday night, with the bar tab hitting the thousands.Vardy won the FA Cup in 2021 but is best remembered for the Foxes’ 5,000-1 Premier League title triumph.The 26-capped England stirker has been linked with a free move to Crystal Palace. More

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    EFL stadium looks unrecognisable as pitch is ripped up for maintenance work and fans spot where turf has been dumped

    AN EFL stadium looks unrecognisable after the pitch was ripped up ahead of maintenance work.League Two side Grimsby Town are undergoing renovations in the off-season.Grimsby Town have ripped up their pitchCredit: X @officialgtfcWork is ongoing to renovate the pitchCredit: X @officialgtfcTurf has been dumped behind one of the stands, where the club car park isCredit: X @officialgtfcThey have removed their pitch and dumped the mud and grass behind the Young’s main stand.Eagle-eyed fans spotted the mound of turf, which is taking up space in the car park and limiting the number of spaces available for vehicles.Work is ongoing at the ground to install a new pitch, which should be complete by the new season.Grimsby confirmed part of the car park would be closed during the renovation. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement read: “Car park notice!”Due to ongoing maintenance work at Blundell Park, limited parking is available onsite.”For supporters planning on visiting the Ticket Office or the end of season clearance sale, there is ample street parking available around the ground.”Grimsby are preparing for their fourth consecutive season in League Two next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey narrowly missed out on the play-off places this term, finishing ninth, two points behind Chesterfield.Grimsby also resurfaced the pitch in 2022 following promotion from the National League to the EFL.Championship club could be left without a stadium as EFL deadline looms More