Matt Astbury
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City have had a shocker, the player’s heads are already gone and we’ve only just reached the 30 minute mark.
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
City have had a shocker, the player’s heads are already gone and we’ve only just reached the 30 minute mark.
Manchester City return to Real Madrid for another Champions League match on Wednesday night.
I took a trip down memory lane and reflected on City's only win in at the Bernabeu five years ago, one of my final matches before the COVID pandemic.
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I took a trip down memory lane and reflected on City's only win in at the Bernabeu five years ago, one of my final matches before the COVID pandemic.
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What was it like to see Man City’s only win at Real Madrid's Bernabeu | DAZN News GB
The Blues have often struggled on their trips to Madrid, except for one night in February 2020.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Manchester City return to Real Madrid for another Champions League match on Wednesday night.
I took a trip down memory lane and reflected on City's only win in at the Bernabeu five years ago, one of my final matches before the COVID pandemic.
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I took a trip down memory lane and reflected on City's only win in at the Bernabeu five years ago, one of my final matches before the COVID pandemic.
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Sometimes I wonder why I bother getting remotely optimistic about the Ashes.
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Sometimes I wonder why I bother getting remotely optimistic about the Ashes.
Kevin Sinfield is a real life superhero.
An emotional piece from @paulhayward.bsky.social in The Observer.
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An emotional piece from @paulhayward.bsky.social in The Observer.
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Running through the tears, but Kevin Sinfield will never stop | The Observer
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December 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Kevin Sinfield is a real life superhero.
An emotional piece from @paulhayward.bsky.social in The Observer.
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An emotional piece from @paulhayward.bsky.social in The Observer.
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From Rock City and O2 academies to arenas, Wolf Alice are class.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
From Rock City and O2 academies to arenas, Wolf Alice are class.
Terence Crawford's war with the WBC could have huge consequences for boxing, especially when it comes to how world titles are perceived.
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Terence Crawford's WBC rant could have huge consequences for boxing | DAZN News GB
Terence Crawford's words could inspire boxing's stars to take a stance against the loathed governing bodies.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Terence Crawford's war with the WBC could have huge consequences for boxing, especially when it comes to how world titles are perceived.
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Ahead of his fight on Saturday, some thoughts on cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and why he should disappointed with a 2025 which promised so much.
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Why Jai Opetaia has suffered in a disappointing 2025 | DAZN News GB
The cruiserweight world champion has failed to get the unification fights which he craves.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Ahead of his fight on Saturday, some thoughts on cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and why he should disappointed with a 2025 which promised so much.
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The WBC are on a mad one this morning.
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The WBC are on a mad one this morning.
City are losing to Sunderland at the weekend, calling it now.
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
City are losing to Sunderland at the weekend, calling it now.
After failing to beat Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title, retirement has to be a real possibility for 'Big Fraze'.
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It is time for Frazer Clarke to consider retirement after Jeamie TKV British title loss | DAZN News GB
Is it time for Frazer Clarke to retire? DAZN News' Matt Astbury certainly thinks so.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
After failing to beat Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title, retirement has to be a real possibility for 'Big Fraze'.
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Ben Whittaker, bloody hell!
A first round knockout against Benjamin Gavazi, it was expected, but it was the perfect message for Whittaker to send to his immediate rivals going into 2026. #WhittakerGavazi
A first round knockout against Benjamin Gavazi, it was expected, but it was the perfect message for Whittaker to send to his immediate rivals going into 2026. #WhittakerGavazi
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Ben Whittaker, bloody hell!
A first round knockout against Benjamin Gavazi, it was expected, but it was the perfect message for Whittaker to send to his immediate rivals going into 2026. #WhittakerGavazi
A first round knockout against Benjamin Gavazi, it was expected, but it was the perfect message for Whittaker to send to his immediate rivals going into 2026. #WhittakerGavazi
Judd Trump all over the place against Stephen Maguire after the interval. #UKChampionship
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Judd Trump all over the place against Stephen Maguire after the interval. #UKChampionship
Will it be third time lucky for Frazer Clarke tonight when he challenges Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title?
A piece on Clarke and an unhealthy relationship with the Lonsdale belt. #ClarkeTKV
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A piece on Clarke and an unhealthy relationship with the Lonsdale belt. #ClarkeTKV
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Frazer Clarke and an unhealthy relationship with the British heavyweight title | DAZN News GB
For Frazer Clarke, there is one title which is stopping him from progressing his career.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Will it be third time lucky for Frazer Clarke tonight when he challenges Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title?
A piece on Clarke and an unhealthy relationship with the Lonsdale belt. #ClarkeTKV
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A piece on Clarke and an unhealthy relationship with the Lonsdale belt. #ClarkeTKV
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10 years ago, I was sat in a Rileys Sports Bar in Nottingham watching Tyson Fury beat unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
It was a win which changed the heavyweight division forever.
A reflection on the fight and what followed.
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It was a win which changed the heavyweight division forever.
A reflection on the fight and what followed.
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How Tyson Fury changed the heavyweight division forever against Wladimir Klitschko | DAZN News GB
Tyson Fury's win over Wladimir Klitschko on this day 10 years ago had long lasting effects on the heavyweight division.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
10 years ago, I was sat in a Rileys Sports Bar in Nottingham watching Tyson Fury beat unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
It was a win which changed the heavyweight division forever.
A reflection on the fight and what followed.
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It was a win which changed the heavyweight division forever.
A reflection on the fight and what followed.
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Ben Whittaker is hoping to look 'sexy' when he takes on Benjamin Gavazi on Saturday night.
It will be the light heavyweight prospect's first fight with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom since leaving Boxxer earlier in the year. #WhittakerGavazi
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It will be the light heavyweight prospect's first fight with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom since leaving Boxxer earlier in the year. #WhittakerGavazi
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Ben Whittaker shares the one word to describe his expected performance in new chapter | DAZN News GB
'The Surgeon' was his usual confident self at the final press conference for his fight with Benjamin Gavazi.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ben Whittaker is hoping to look 'sexy' when he takes on Benjamin Gavazi on Saturday night.
It will be the light heavyweight prospect's first fight with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom since leaving Boxxer earlier in the year. #WhittakerGavazi
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It will be the light heavyweight prospect's first fight with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom since leaving Boxxer earlier in the year. #WhittakerGavazi
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I’m really enjoying my first day at the OBR, relatively stress free and no major mistakes made.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I’m really enjoying my first day at the OBR, relatively stress free and no major mistakes made.
Ahead of Leverkusen, Pep made it clear, win the two remaining home games, and City would be in a strong position to avoid the playoffs.
Instead he made 10 changes and it’s backfired, trips to Madrid and Bodo are not going to be easy at all. #mcfc
Instead he made 10 changes and it’s backfired, trips to Madrid and Bodo are not going to be easy at all. #mcfc
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Ahead of Leverkusen, Pep made it clear, win the two remaining home games, and City would be in a strong position to avoid the playoffs.
Instead he made 10 changes and it’s backfired, trips to Madrid and Bodo are not going to be easy at all. #mcfc
Instead he made 10 changes and it’s backfired, trips to Madrid and Bodo are not going to be easy at all. #mcfc
