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    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: When is it, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, Matchroom vs Queensberry FULL CARD

    ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol will finally clash later this year for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles. The pair have been on a collision course to face each other for years, but now they’re set to meet in a huge fight. Dmitry Bivol beat Lyndon Arthur in his last fight five months agoCredit: ReutersArtur Beterbiev had the toughest fight of his career against Anthony Yarde but wonCredit: GettyBeterbiev holds the WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 175lbs, beating the likes of Brit stars Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith on the way. Bivol is the WBA titleholder and is best known for handing Canelo Alvarez the second loss of his career two years ago. The card is also set to feature a huge five-on-five bill of fights between the two biggest promoters in the UK. Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions will pit five fighters each from their respective stables against each other at different weight classes. When is Beterbiev vs Bivol?
    Beterbiev’s massive clash with Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Beterbiev vs Bivol in the UK.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Full cardThe headline fight between Beterbiev and Bivol is NOT part of the Matchroom vs Queensberry line-up.Those fights will instead include the Deontay Wilder’s return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang and Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic.Most read in BoxingThere’s also a featherweight world title fight between Raymond Ford and Nick Ball.
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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    ‘Save replays for later!’, moan frustrated fans as TNT Sports nearly miss Newcastle’s second goal vs Tottenham

    FANS were left baffled as TNT Sports nearly missed Newcastle’s second goal against Tottenham this afternoon.The Toon took the lead on the half hour via Alexander Isak.The feed returned from replays to show Anthony Gordon bearing down on goalCredit: TNT SportsGordon made no mistake from close rangeCredit: GettyWhile TNT Sports were still showing replays, the action got back underway.Fans missed Pedro Porro’s errant pass, which played in Anthony Gordon.As the feed returned to live action, Gordon found himself through on goal.He then made no mistake, beating Guglielmo Vicario from close range to make it 2-0.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMoaning about the coverage, a fan wrote on social media: “Who’s in charge of camera work at TNT, most of the build up to Gordon’s goal was missed then. You can save replays for later…!”While a second moaned: “Would have been nice to have seen the build up to the goal! Instead you were showing replays.”A third tweeted: “TNT stop showing replays we don’t need to see and missing the live action ffs.”And another added: “Not sure who the vision mixer is on TNT Sports but they seem more interested in showing replays and the crowd than the actual game being played.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTottenham went into the match in fourth place, ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.Newcastle, meanwhile, were looking to reduce the deficit to Spurs to ten points.Ange Postecoglou does NO tactical work in training reveals former Tottenham star Eric DierAnd they did just that, by walloping the out-of-sorts North Londoners 4-0.After Isak and Gordon had made it 2-0, the Swede added another following a long punt up the park.Fabrian Schar compounded Spurs’ misery, bagging a fourth for the Toon late on.Gordon is congratulated by his team-matesCredit: AFP More

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    Premier League fixtures in May moved as Tottenham vs Man City finally rearranged with ’62k City fans that night’

    MANCHESTER CITY’s potentially title-deciding clash against Tottenham finally has a date.The game was initially postponed due to the Treble winners’ participation in the FA Cup.Spurs vs City has been rearrangedCredit: PATottenham will now welcome Man City on Tuesday 14 May – just two days after Arsenal head to Manchester United. The match has been squeezed into the packed schedule in between each club’s penultimate and final clash of the Premier League season.Therefore, the title could potentially be decided that night.And Spurs fans are joking they would prefer their side to lose if it means the Gunners don’t get their hands on the trophy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Very out of touch if we beat them to give Arsenal the league.”Another laughed: “The stadium will have 62k City fans that night.”Tottenham vs City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.It’s a bumper penultimate week of Prem action for fans as Pep Guardiola’s side face Fulham at 12:30pm on Saturday 11 May – live on TNT Sports.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERGameweek 37’s new-look schedule
    Saturday 11 May 202412:30 Fulham v Man City (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v BrentfordEverton v Sheff UtdNewcastle v BrightonSpurs v BurnleyWest Ham v LutonWolves v Crystal Palace17:30 Nott’m Forest v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
    Sunday 12 May 202416:30 Man Utd v Arsenal (Sky Sports)
    Monday 13 May 202420:00 Aston Villa v Liverpool (Sky Sports)
    Tuesday 14 May 202420:00 Spurs v Man City (Sky Sports)
    Wednesday 15 May 202419:45 Brighton v Chelsea20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports)

    Arsenal head to Old Trafford the day after, which is also the eve of Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football offering of Aston Villa vs Liverpool.Meanwhile, Spurs vs City is not the only game set for that midweek.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanBoth Chelsea’s clash with Brighton and Man Utd’s meeting with Newcastle are now scheduled for Wednesday 15 May.This fixture movement is again due to their involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals. More

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    Watch Pep Guardiola’s awkward ‘VOMIT’ interview with TNT Sports’ reporter before Man City’s clash against Real Madrid

    PEP GUARDIOLA was involved in an awkward moment with a TNT Sports reporter before Manchester City’s draw with Real Madrid.The City boss left the reporter confused with his “vomit” outburst during his pre-match interview.”He arrived here in the locker room and started to vomit.” 😬Pep Guardiola discusses why Kevin De Bruyne was dropped to the bench tonight ❌#UCL pic.twitter.com/SG8yVtRP8D— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 9, 2024

    Pep Guardiola was involved in an awkward moment with the TNT Sports reporterCredit: TNT SportsThe Manchester City boss revealed ‘vomit’ was the reason for Kevin De Bruyne’s absenceCredit: TNT SportsGuardiola had been revealing the reason for Kevin De Bruyne’s absence.City were forced into a last-minute change before the quarter-final first leg with the Belgian only fit enough for a place on the bench.This was later confirmed to be due to De Bruyne vomiting ahead of the match by Guardiola.However, his interview turned awkward as the reporter misheard what he said at first.Only after Guardiola had repeated himself and added “he feels unwell” did what he was saying become clear.The City boss explained: “De Bruyne? Vomit. He feels unwell.”I don’t know, we make a meeting and he was ready, when we arrive in the locker room starts to vomit and say he’s not ready.”Fans were quick to react to the exchange on social media, with one writing: “Love how he responds to the question.”Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “The way Pep replied,” with a series of crying laughing emojis.In De Bruyne’s absence, Phil Foden returned to the starting line-up after being rested for Saturday’s win at Crystal Palace.Pep Guardiola calls on Man City to ‘hurt’ Real Madrid Foden made the most of his opportunity with a stunning strike to equalise in the second half as City earned a 3-3 draw in Spain.De Bruyne had put in a man-of-the-match display at Selhurst Park at the weekend, scoring twice in a 4-2 victory.His brace has taken his tally for the season to four across all competitions as well as 14 assists for the treble winners. More

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    Joe Cole ‘falls off Frank Lampard’s Christmas card list’ with ‘Godfather’ claim live on TV

    JOE COLE “fell off Frank Lampard’s Christmas card list” after making a huge claim about his former Chelsea team-mate.The Stamford Bridge favourite was on punditry duty at Selhurst Park yesterday as Crystal Palace took on Manchester City.Kevin De Bruyne was in stunning form against Crystal PalaceCredit: AlamyJoe Cole was at Selhurst Park for TNT Sports alongside Rio FerdinandCredit: RexCole played with Lampard for club and country for many yearsCredit: Graham Hughes – The TimesAlongside fellow analyst Rio Ferdinand, Cole witnessed a sensational performance from Kevin De Bruyne.The Belgian, 32, scored two delicious goals in the 4-2 win – curling his first into the top corner with his right foot before later belting a second in with his left.After the game, Cole showered the City superstar with superlatives.Speaking on TNT Sports, the 42-year-old said: “Beautiful… he is the godfather of attacking midfielders in world football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I still think he’s the best of the bunch.”Ferdinand, 45, then asked Cole how De Bruyne compares with his former Chelsea team-mate Lampard.Cole didn’t shirk the question, responding: “I think he sits above everyone, I really do.”I include Frank, Scholesy (Paul Scholes) and Stevie (Gerrard) and everyone – and they are great players of their time.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It’s always difficult to compare through eras because the rules change, the pitches change, the balls change, the training methods… everything changes.”But he’s certainly the best of this era… outstanding.”Arsenal star Declan Rice handed custom gift by Frank Lampard to mark his 50th England capSmirking, Ferdinand then joked: “Joe’s just fallen off Frank Lampard’s Christmas card list.”De Bruyne sustained a serious hamstring injury just 23 minutes into City’s opening day clash with Burnley.He subsequently missed four months of action before returning around the turn of the year.The City talisman has been an integral player once again since making his comeback, netting three goals and laying on six assists in 11 Prem appearances this term.Pep Guardiola’s champions are a point behind leaders Arsenal and trail second-placed Liverpool on goal difference, albeit with Jurgen Klopp’s men possessing a game in hand. More

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    Laura Woods apologises to former Arsenal star and looks awkward as she asks ‘how could I?’

    LAURA WOODS issued an awkward apology to an ex-Arsenal ace as she forgot he played in the Premier League.Laura covered the Gunners’ drab 0-0 draw with Manchester City for TNT Sports at the Etihad last week.Arsenal fan Laura Woods apologised to a Scotland hero for forgetting he played in the Premier LeagueCredit: TNT SportsPaul Dickov played for both Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier LeagueCredit: RexThe TV presenter and Citizens hero Joleon Lescott decided to entertain a very disappointed audience with a game that saw them naming players who competed for both sides during the Prem era.The rules were simple, each of them would take a turn and the first one to run out of names would lose.Lescott let Woods kick things off and she went with England legend David Seaman, who spent almost the entirety of his career in north London and retired in Manchester.The former defender then started to “trigger” the TNT Sports presenter as he started to remind her of all the Arsenal greats who switched her beloved club for City.Read More on ArsenalThe 41-year-old started out with Kolo Toure but Woods took it on the chin and responded with Emmanuel Adebayor, even though that also brought back some bad memories.Lescott hit back with Samir Nasri before the 36-year-old replied with Premier League Hall of Famer Patrick Vieira, who moved to the Etihad before City’s dominance kicked off.The ex-Aston Villa star continued with Gael Clichy and the host answered with Gabriel Jesus.A very confident Lescott then dropped Oleksandr Zinchenko, which is when his TNT Sports colleague started to run out of options.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat was when she named Paul Dickov, but had to check with the crew as she wasn’t sure the former striker competed during the Premier League era.It was then confirmed that Dickov registered 36 goals and six assists in 155 Prem appearances.Laura Woods threatens to walk out of live TV interview with Bukayo Saka after reaction to Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown The popular TV personality was then left red faced and apologised to the Scotland legend.Laura said: “Is that Premier League era? Sorry Paul, I wasn’t 100 per cent. How could I?”Lescott then sealed the win with Nicolas Anelka as that was when his colleague had to bow out.But not before the ex-Wolves, Everton and West Brom star poured salt into her wounds by also naming Sylvinho. More

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    Rio Ferdinand’s stony-faced reaction caught on camera as fellow TNT Sports pundit goads Man Utd icon over Chelsea winner

    RIO FERDINAND’S gloomy response to Chelsea’s astonishing late winner against Manchester United was captured by TNT Sports cameras last night.The Red Devils legend, 45, was on punditry duty for the big game at Stamford Bridge.Joe Cole celebrated wildly after Chelsea’s late winnerCredit: X/@footballontntRio Ferdinand wore a haunted expression following Cole Palmer’s last-gasp strikeCredit: X/@footballontntPalmer’s 101st minute winner prompted wild scenesCredit: RexChelsea raced to a two-goal advantage on a topsy-turvy evening in West London, before United came roaring back to lead 3-2.The Blues then completed the latest comeback in Premier League history to break Man Utd hearts.Cole Palmer scored from the penalty spot to level at 3-3, before bagging a deflected winner 81 seconds later.Chelsea old boy Joe Cole, also on TNT Sports punditry duty, was filmed going mad pitchside, jumping around with his arms in the air with his face a picture of glee.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe then hugged his mate in wild delight, before pointing out Ferdinand.The 42-year-old turned around and asked: “Where is he?”Smiling he then pointed out Ferdinand, saying: “Look at him!”The camera then zoomed in on the former England defender, who had his fingers over his mouth with a dejected look etched across his face.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFerdinand and Cole were on TNT Sports duty alongside presenter Lynsey HipgraveCredit: RexChelsea fans loved the clip, with one writing: “Rio’s face… silent rage!”A second joked: “Poor Rio.”Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd’s dramatic collapse in 4-3 defeat to ChelseaWhile a third harshly added: “Seeing ferdinand looking gutted is a sight to cherish.”After the game, Ferdinand slammed his former side for switching off.He said: “Concentration plays a huge part at the end of these games.”There’s a lot riding on these games, huge pressure, I know that. In the madness and chaos, you have to have people who are really on top of their game, concentrating, pointing, yelling.”Pushing people about. The corner comes for the winner.’YOU GET PUNISHED'”Palmer drifts out, no one even notices him. He’s the danger man, this is the guy you’ve got to shut down more than anyone else on that pitch. He drifts out, unopposed. “Yes it’s a deflection, but he shouldn’t even get there if you’re concentrating, if you’re professional in that manner. You can’t afford to have them moments, you get punished at this level.”In addition to Ferdinand, Mason Mount also had a miserable evening back at the Bridge.The 25-year-old made his first return to Chelsea since leaving in a £60million switch last summer.Rio’s face… silent rage!TNT Sports viewerHe was booed and jeered by Blues fans throughout, before even clashing with former team-mate Enzo Fernandez.Meanwhile, Palmer enjoyed a record-breaking evening.The Chelsea star has now scored more penalties in a season than any other player aged 21 or under, and is yet to miss one.Only two players have taken more penalties with a 100 per cent conversion rate – Yaya Toure (11/11) and Dimitar Berbatov (9/9).READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Chelsea ace’s astonishing 101st minute winner also became the latest in Premier League history.Having led after 99 minutes and 17 seconds, Man Utd completed the Prem’s latest ever collapse.Chelsea vs Man Utd highlightsREAD the best of the fallout from a bonkers night at Stamford Bridge. More

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    Erik ten Hag snaps at Jules Breach live on TNT Sports for ‘ridiculous’ Man Utd question after last-gasp Chelsea collapse

    ERIK TEN HAG slammed Jules Breach’s “ridiculous” question live on TNT Sports after Manchester United’s loss to Chelsea.The Red Devils threw away a lead in stoppage time as they were beaten 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.Erik ten Hag slammed Jules Breach’s ‘ridiculous’ question after Manchester United’s loss to ChelseaCredit: @footballontntThe TNT Sports reporter had claimed it was ‘unsustainable’ for United to concede so many chancesCredit: PAUnited’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League now appear slimmer than ever.Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s side once again gave away countless chances to Chelsea as they surrendered their lead in West London.After the match, TNT Sports’ Breach claimed it was “unsustainable” for United to concede so many chances whilst speaking to Ten Hag.The Dutchman was having none of it, though, snapping: “It is ridiculous [to claim it’s unsustainable].READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”We showed that we ranked fourth [best] for goals conceded before tonight, and everyone is talking to each other [about the shots] after.”We are good, and we have good defending as a team and a good goalkeeper so I cannot do nothing.”Chelsea had a whopping 28 shots last night, continuing a worrying trend for Ten Hag’s team. It came days after Brentford had 31 shots in Saturday’s 1-1 draw, meaning the Red Devils became only the second side – with Sheffield Utd – to face more than 30 shots in a Premier League game this season.Most read in FootballThe Red Devils have now faced 225 SHOTS since January 1.United had found themselves 2-0 down inside 20 minutes before levelling the match before half-time.Alejandro Garnacho then put the visitors in front during the second half only for Chelsea to stage a dramatic late turnaround.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCole Palmer completed his hat-trick with goals in the 10th and 11th minutes of added time.Reflecting on the performance, Ten Hag added: “Yes we started poor, kicking the ball away and defending poorly.Erik ten Hag reacts to Man Utd’s dramatic collapse in 4-3 defeat to Chelsea”But you saw we were dominating the game and it was brilliant how we played – we deserved to win the game.”But, you cannot give it away like we did and we have to manage this game better. It is a team performance, you can point to one of the players but it is about team performance.”When it gets chaotic you have to deal with it as a team and we made the wrong decisions and we didn’t help out as a team. Out of possession we made bad decisions – a lack of concentration.”Also, I think unlucky at the end with the penalty situation, questionable and very soft but we have to do better.”Ten Hag watched his side throw away a lead late on as they lost to ChelseaCredit: AlamyThe result leaves United 11 points off the top four and nine behind fifth place Tottenham.West Ham are also now just three points adrift of the Red Devils, who host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. More