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      Huge summer sporting event has NO TV deal sparking ‘concern’ with bosses

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      BBC and ITV are under pressure to announce a TV deal for the Women’s World Cup after the governments of the Big Five European markets weighed into the ongoing row.Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer was among the five signatories stating their “concern” at the lack of agreement with just seven weeks until kick-off in Australia and New Zealand.
      Some broadcasters are yet to claim rights for the Women’s World Cup despite the success of Euro 2022Credit: Getty
      ITV and the Beeb are understood to have made a £9m joint bid which Fifa is expected to accept.
      But broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy and Spain are said to have proposed “derisory” offers of a fraction of the bids for the men’s tournament.
      They have been strongly criticised by Fifa President Gianni Infantino, who is reluctant to dig further into the world body’s funds.
      And now the governments have pledged to put on the big squeeze.
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      In a joint statement by the senior sports ministers of all five countries, the governments said: “We have acknowledged with concern that until now, no television rights have been attributed for the matches broadcasting in our countries.
      “We are aware of the legitimate interests and budgetary constraints pressuring both assignees and independent broadcasters, who need a viable economic model for each of them. 
      “And we also recognise the specific organisational constraints that are likely to affect the ‘market value’ of the European broadcasters’ rights, such as the hours of broadcasting.
      “However, we are convinced that the media coverage of the Women’s World Cup will be decisive in improving the global visibility of women’s sports in our European countries. 
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      “Media exposure to women’s sports has indeed a highly significant impact on the development of women’s and young girls’ sports practices. 
      “Because of the high potential of the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the sport and social issues at stake, we consider it our responsibility to fully mobilise all stakeholders, for them to quickly reach an agreement. 
      “These are decisions for Fifa and broadcasters to take independently, but we know that discussions are in progress and we are confident in Fifa and independent broadcasters’ capability to find a common path toward fair development.” More

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      Three Lions legend films McDonald’s advert 25 years after classic World Cup ad

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      FOOTIE star Alan Shearer has rebooted his classic McDonald’s TV ad with the actor who played a cheeky autograph-hunter 25 years ago.The burger chain’s original 1998 World Cup ­commercial featured Steve Hoyle, a teenage fan who would stop at nothing to get his hero’s signature.
      Alan Shearer recreated his McDonald’s TV ad from 25 years ago with the now grown-up child actor who played his autograph-hunter in the originalCredit: Supplied
      The burger chain’s original ad featured Shearer for the 1998 World CupCredit: Supplied
      Then-child actor Steve Hoyle played a super-fan who would stop at nothing to get his autographCredit: Supplied
      In the new sequel, Steve, now 42, plays the dad of a girl who vows to go one better than her father by getting a selfie with the former England and Newcastle ace.
      The online ad echoes the telly original, with the determined lass using her job at McDonald’s to trick the Match of the Day pundit, 52, into posing for a photograph.
      Viewers also hear Shearer’s daughter Chloe, who is now in her 30s but was just five in the original ad, reprise her role of begging her dad to get a McDonald’s.
      Shearer said: “Times have changed since I shot the first advert.
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      I don’t get many people asking me for signatures any more — now they’re all after selfies.”
      “Steve said meeting the football star again after 25 years was “pretty emotional”.
      He added: “As soon as Alan walked through the door, he waved and acknowledged me.”
      The actor showed his hero a cheque he’d signed — part of a ruse to get his autograph in the original ad — which the married dad-of-two had kept as a souvenir.
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      Steve said: “I pulled out the cheque and said, ‘Do you recognise this?’
      “He was like, ‘Oh my, God! Yeah, that’s definitely mine’.”
      In the sequel, the Shearer mega-fan’s daughter will try to get a selfie with the Three Lions aceCredit: Supplied More

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      Fans in stitches as Martin Brundle ‘pulls’ 89-year-old woman on live TV during F1 practice at Monaco GP

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      F1 fans were in hysterics after watching Martin Brundle “pull” an 89-year-old woman on live TV. The beloved motorsport pundit was out in Monaco with the rest of the Sky Sports team as they presided over the iconic Grand Prix weekend.
      Martin Brundle has many fans – and he may have met his biggest in MonacoCredit: Alamy

      The Monaco circuit is arguably the most famous and historic track on the entire F1 calendar.
      And expectation for the weekend is high with even the likes of seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton coming a cropper on the tight Monegasque streets.
      But ahead of qualifying most F1 fans were not talking about the cars on track after Brundle’s latest antics.
      The analyst is well known for his pre-race grid walks where he talks to celebrities and members of the public.
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      But he got going a day earlier in Monaco as he spoke to a 89-year-old photographer – who turned out to be a big admirer of his.
      Brundle appeared equally keen on the woman as the two chatted away in the pitlane on live TV.
      After catching her attention, Brundle appeared fascinated by her and asked about her photography.
      She said in response: “I admire you and everything you’re doing.”
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      As Brundle shook her hand at the end of the interview, she pulled him close and said: “I need your card.”
      F1 host Simon Lazenby was left doubled over in laughter.
      Fans were also left beside themselves at the off-script interaction.
      One said: “Did Martin Brundle just pull live on tele??”
      While another said: “Martin Brundle getting propositioned in pit lane by an octogenarian photographer on live tv might be the funniest piece of television I’ve seen in a long, long time.”
      Another said: “Get yer coat Martin….you’ve pulled!!”
      And one amused viewer tweeted: “Omg that 89 year old woman asking for Martin Brundle’s number. I am howling!”
      Brundle’s exploits aside, fans have plenty to be excited about this weekend.
      Following last week’s race cancellation in Italy, expectation is building that the dominant Red Bull team could be given some fierce competition in the fight for pole. More

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      Soccer AM’s Tubes admits he ‘nearly cried’ as Man City star Gundogan presented him with touching gift for final show

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      SOCCER AM’S Tubes “nearly cried” after Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan presented him with a gift before the final show.The iconic football programme will air its final broadcast on Saturday morning after being cancelled by Sky Sports following three decades on our screens.
      Tubes was handed a cake ahead of Soccer AM’s final show on SaturdayCredit: Instagram
      Tubes ‘nearly cried’ as Ilkay Gundogan presented him with a gift for final showCredit: Instagram
      It was first reported back in March that the long-running show had been cancelled and would not be returning next season.
      Presenter John “Fenners” Fendley later claimed on social media that no official decision had been made.
      However, Sky have since confirmed that Saturday’s show will be the final edition of Soccer AM.
      Ahead of the farewell episode, fan-favourite Tubes visited City’s training ground to interview Gundogan.
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      During the visit, he was handed a cake with his face on it before posing for pictures with the German midfielder.
      Taking to Instagram, Tubes shared the images and wrote: “Last ever Soccer AM interview done.”
      He accompanied his caption with a series of emojis, which included a crying face.
      Fans of the show flocked to the comments to share their emotional goodbyes to Soccer AM.
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      One wrote: “Going to miss all on Soccer AM, wishing you all continued success in the future. Saturday’s won’t be the same.”
      Another bemoaned: “Saturday’s won’t be the same, golf first thing and Soccer AM.”
      A third fan also commented: “Thanks for the memories Tubes.”
      “Sad times,” said another. “Love the show.”
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      BBC Sport F1 presenter Jennie Gow breaks down in tears on TV after husband recalls her terrifying stroke

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      FORMULA ONE reporter Jennie Gow broke down in tears as she shared an emotional update baout her traumatic stroke. The BBC broadcaster, 46, revealed in January she had suffered a “serious stroke”.
      Jennie Gow broke down to tears while recounting her terrifying stroke ordealCredit: BBC
      Gow said she would not be here without her husband, Jamie
      Having posted an update a couple of weeks after her frightening ordeal, she has now appeared in a short film to recount the experience.
      The film, which aired on BBC’s The One Show, saw Gow reveal how her “extremely rare” stroke was caused by a cough she developed.
      In the short film, she began by recounting her career as an F1 reporter before saying: “But then my life changed dramatically.
      “At 45, I suffered a serious stroke. And I’ve spent the last few months learning to walk, and more significantly, to talk again.
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      “Just after Christmas I got sick, it wasn’t Covid, but I had a terrible cough and then my husband Jamie found me collapsed in the bathroom.”
      Jamie then revealed the panic which set over him at the time.
      He said: “I was trying to call your name and get you to speak to me and I was just getting nothing back from you. It was the worst moment of my life.”
      Upon hearing his response, Gow could not hold back her emotions and broke down into tears.
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      Their daughter, Isabel, was described as a “superstar” by Jamie, with the six-year-old rushing to grab some pillows and put them under her mothers head before passing the phone to Jamie.
      After being rushed to Frimley Park hospital and receiving “very prompt” treatment, Gow later posted a message on social media.
      She wrote: “Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago.
      “My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected.
      “I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work but it might take some time.
      “Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight X.”
      Gow broke into the world of F1 in 2010Credit: Getty
      Dr Thomas Pain, one of Gow’s consultants, appeared in the video to explain how her stroke was caused.
      He said: “The majority of strokes are caused by a blockage in a blood vessel which supplies the brain.
      “Your stroke was caused by a clot from the carotid artery, in the neck, a tear in the blood vessel due to coughing and a viral infection you had at the time.
      “That clot flew up the vessel, causing the stroke on the left side of the brain.”
      After being transferred to a specialist unit at St Georges’ in London, Gow had her clot successfully removed before any significant damage was caused.
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      Gow vowed to continue down her road of recovery, despite admitting she still feels numb down her right side and is suffering with no sense of taste.
      She declared: “I’m determined to come back as strong as ever and I want to share my experiences to try and shine a light on stroke survivors – and if this can help just one person that will be enough.” More

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      BBC Sport presenter Emma Louise Jones brilliantly shuts down creep who sent her sick X-rated message

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES has brilliantly responded to a creepy Instagram user who slid into her DMs.The Leeds United TV and BBC Sport presenter posted a witty clip pretending to be a hotline assistant to mock the person for objectifying her.
      Emma Louise Jones brilliantly hit back at a creep onlineCredit: Instagram @eljonesuk
      She posted a video of her mocking their gross DMsCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      She is known for her work presenting on BBC and for Leeds United TVCredit: Instagram
      Jones has built up a massive online following of over 388,000m followers on Instagram for her sport presenting work.
      But some creeps have taken the opportunity to send her graphic DMs due to her stunning looks.
      And one of which Jones drew the line under as she made her brilliant response.
      Jones referred to the creep as “Sniffy Dave” as she pretended to work at a DM Hotline, where she helped him from sending more gross messages.
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      While wearing a headset, Jones started the video by saying: “How can I help you Dave, you been sending more messages?”
      “What have you been saying this time?”

      The video then displayed a screenshot of a sick DM about her underwear.
      Jones then said: “Have you thought about following it up with anything more romantic? What have you said?” as second screenshot from Sniffy Dave read: “One sniff is all I ask.”
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      She has had to deal with creeps on more than one occasionCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      As people message her on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      Jones then said: “Have you thought about asking her if she wants to go for dinner?
      “Oh you don’t want to eat, you just want to sniff.
      “Right, well you did ask politely, and it was just one sniff so I’m sure she will get back to you eventually! Alright Dave, happy sniffing.”
      After hanging up the phone, Jones then said to an apparent co-worker at the hotline, “Suz, no do I block him?”
      It is not the first time she has shut down someone on social media.
      After receiving once such X-rated question, she decided to hit back.
      She posted a screenshot of the tweet, writing herself: “Alexa, what does a virgin look like?”
      Jones, who also recently suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction, has also amassed over 249,000 followers on TikTok and regularly posts videos of her dancing with fans saying she is slowly improving.
      She has over 300,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Getty
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      Who is Shaun Wright-Phillips’ mum?

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      SHAUN-WRIGHT PHILLIPS and Ian Wright are set to make history on Saturday.The two will become the first father and son punditry team to appear on BBC’s Match of the Day.
      Shaun Wright-Phillips (left), D’Margio Wright-Phillips (centre), Ian Wright (right)Credit: Alamy
      The duo will join presenter Gary Lineker in the studio to go through all the highlights from Saturday’s Premier League fixtures.
      But who is Shaun Wright-Phillips’ mum?
      Who is Shaun Wright-Phillips’ mum?
      Ian Wright’s ex-girlfriend Sharon Phillips is the mother of Shaun Wright-Phillips.
      The former Manchester City man was adopted by Wright at the age of three.
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      The ex-Premier League striker spoke to the Mirror about adopting Shaun and he said: “I didn’t have a job, and no means, but I took him on because it was the right thing to do.”
      Wright also wrote about becoming a father and previous relationships in his autobiography, A Life In Football: “When I was younger, I used to go around with Shaun and Bradley’s uncle, Norman, Sharon’s brother, and he had girlfriends and kids everywhere.
      “I kind of absorbed that and it almost felt like that was what people did.
      “This one’s sleeping with that one, he’s got kids with her, her and her, she’s got kids with him and him . . . you go to Jamaica it’s the same thing.
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      “I’m not saying it’s the best way to live and, really, I just fell into it rather than made it a choice.”
      Who is Shaun Wright-Phillips’ brother Bradley?
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright had Shaun’s brother Bradley Wright-Phillips with former girlfriend Sharon.
      Both Bradley and Shaun went on to have fantastic careers in the game of football just like their father.
      Shaun Wright-Phillips made 315 appearances in the Premier League scoring 32 goals.
      Younger brother Bradley played the majority of his professional career in the MLS for New York Red Bulls.
      He played 195 times for Metros scoring an unbelievable 108 goals from 2013-2019.
      Who is Shaun Wright-Phillips’ son D’Margio Wright-Phillips?
      D’Margio Wright-Phillips was born in Manchester on September 24 2001.
      He is also a professional footballer and came through the academy at Manchester City like his dad Shaun.
      The 21-year-old left the Cityzens to join Stoke City in 2022 in the hope of more first-team opportunities.
      D’Margio is also a winger like his father and spent last season on loan at Northampton Town in League Two.
      He represented England in 2017 playing for both the U16 and U17 sides.
      What have the BBC said about Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips Match of the Day debut?
      An excerpt of a BBC statement read: “Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips will become the first father and son punditry team to appear on Match of the Day on Saturday.
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      “Arsenal legend Wright, a regular pundit on the show, will be joined by son Wright-Phillips, who had two spells with Manchester City.
      “The pair will join Gary Lineker in the studio to review highlights from Saturday’s Premier League fixtures.” More

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      Watch moment Celtic star Joe Hart gets completely shut down live on American TV as he takes sly dig at US soccer

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      JOE HART got more than he bargained for when he took a sly dig at US soccer in a live TV interview alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers. The pair of Hoops pals were seated alongside each other as they joined the Morning Footy show for CBS Golazo with host Alexis Guerreros.
      Cameron Carter-Vickers and Joe Hart were appearing live on CBS
      Joe Hart couldn’t find the breakthrough against the USA
      Guerreros asked USA international Carter-Vickers about the kind of questions he gets from fans in the UK about American soccer, saying: “CCV I have a question.
      “What is the No1 question YOU get from these Europeans about playing in America, what is the No1 question about America and Joe Hart do you have any questions about America?”
      Carter Vickers responded: “Obviously we have Alistair Johnston here now so I can direct all of the questions about the MLS to him, he knows a bit more than me.
      “The team is a good group and there is a bit of banter flying about Ted Lasso but in the main it is all good.”

      At that point, Hart chipped in, saying: “When do you dominate?
      “Because obviously the US has such a strong history in sports – athletes, the size of the country, the way the colleges are set up to establish great athletes.
      “It is time, right? Enough money has gone into it, enough energy has gone into it.
      “I see players like Cameron, if he’s not starting, then the standard must be high.”
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      Quick as a flash, Guerreros answered, referencing the 0-0 draw with England during the World Cup, saying: “I think we did a pretty good job against England in the World Cup.”
      Cue hilarity amongst the other panel members, with Hart briefly rendered speechless before replying: “Oh Alexis, that was a good chess move.”
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