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Man United 'end £10m talks with streaming giant' over behind-the-scenes documentary - with Ruben Amorim role key as 'reasons for axing plans are revealed'
Manchester United have 'pulled the plug on a fly-on-the-wall documentary that would have banked them more than £10million'. United had been in talks with Amazon over being the latest side in their All or Nothing series and they were locked in negotiations for months. But according to The Athletic, the club decided on balance that the intrusion could negatively impact performances on the pitch. They report that Ruben Amorim was not comfortable with the arrangement - despite the temptation to cash in with what would have been the highest amount paid for an All or Nothing series. Time pressure of the upcoming campaign and commercial reasons were reportedly other key factors, but ultimately without Amorim's support there was no progress to be made. Opening up United to the cameras during what is a turbulent time at Old Trafford could have made for compelling viewing. Amorim has made his feelings known on Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, with the Portuguese manager not one to pull punches. United endured an awful season after Amorim took over from sacked Erik ten Hag, leading them to 15th in the Premier League. Missing out on the Champions League by losing the Europa League final against Tottenham was also a massive blow, especially financially. There was support for the documentary from the commercial department but only if the football department agreed. Chief executive Omar Berrada was also said to be on board with the Amazon proposal. The fact that United were happy to go with Amorim's view of a distracting, negative impact shows they are putting their full weight behind him. The club have already signed Matheus Cunha and are closing in on Bryan Mbeumo - two additions who should in theory make United markedly stronger. There remains an issue with outgoings, with Rashford and Garnacho among those the club desperately want to move on. Netflix, Amazon and Disney all reached out to United with interest in making a documentary following a revival under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. But given the poor start to INEOS' stewardship, it is perhaps no surprise there is an unwillingness to push for the access-all-areas show. So far, there have been more than 450 redundancies at the club and Ratcliffe claimed they were in danger of going out of business back in March without his deeply unpopular cost-cutting methods.
BBC News
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- BBC News
MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan
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BBC News
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Spain put six past Belgium to reach knockouts
Update: Date: 19:15 BST Title: Goodbye! Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Thank you for joining me this evening, where we witnessed yet more Spanish excellence. Who can stand in their way at these European Championships? You can read Emily Salley's dispatch from Thun by clicking the Report tab at the top of this page. As for me: adieu. Update: Date: 19:13 BST Title: Switch over! Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Our live text coverage of Italy v Portugal is underway already, with the reliable Adam Millington at the controls. You can follow that game by clicking here. Update: Date: 19:10 BST Title: What comes next? Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium The final round of matches in Group B take place on Friday at 20.00 BST. Spain play Italy, while Belgium take on Portugal. Depending on the result of the late game today, it remains to be seen what matters are still to be decided - whether qualification from the group, or simply league placings. Update: Date: 19:08 BST Title: Spain cruising in Group B Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium The world champions are showing their mettle in Group B having scored 11 goals in their opening two games. They sit firmly on top of the group, while Belgium sit third without a point to their name. A reminder that Spain could progress later if Portugal don't beat Italy. Belgium will be eliminated if Italy avoid defeat. Update: Date: 19:05 BST Title: 'Daunting task for whoever has to face Spain' Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Rachel CorsieFormer Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Spain deserve all the credit they've had so far. It's a daunting task for whoever has to face them as the tournament progresses. It'll take something special to outdo them or get a win over them. We barely mentioned a single one of their backline apart from Irene Paredes who scored a goal. You don't have to mention them unless they support an attack. They're a fantastic side. They've got balance, they've got poise. It's simply wonderful football. Update: Date: 19:03 BST Title: Watch: 'One of the goals of the tournament so far' Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium The pick of the eight goals? Has to be this wonderstrike from Claudia Pina. Bask in its glory. This video can not be played Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Update: Date: 19:02 BST Title: Watch: Gonzalez scores less than a minute after equaliser Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium This video can not be played Gonzalez puts Spain in the lead less than a minute after equaliser Update: Date: 19:01 BST Title: Watch: Eurlings beats offside trap to equalise Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Irene Paredes restored Spain's lead, but just after half time Belgium pulled level again with a fantastic finish. We thought the stage might be set for an upset - but Spain had other ideas... This video can not be played Eurlings beats offside trap to fire home equaliser Update: Date: 19:00 BST Title: 'Spain side are nothing short of exceptional' Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Rachel CorsieFormer Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra It's another impressive performance from Spain. Their ability on the ball is just incredible to watch. They replace three players with another three incredible players, there's no shortfall there. Patri underneath that midfield two, she instructed everything, I thought she was excellent. Alexia Putellas showed her quality and why she won the Ballon d'Or. It's a Spanish side that are nothing short of exceptional. Update: Date: 18:59 BST Title: Watch: Vanhaevermaet scores equaliser from 'wicked' corner Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium This video can not be played Vanhaevermaet scores equaliser from 'wicked' corner Update: Date: 18:58 BST Title: Watch: Putellas scores 'lovely team goal' Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Back in the mosts of time (the 22nd minute of the game), this is how Spain took the lead. This video can not be played Putellas scores 'lovely team goal' for Spain Update: Date: 18:57 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Right, shall we see some highlights from that superb game? There's plenty of goals to get through, so get ready for some spam... Update: Date: 18:56 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium This is the first time Spain have scored six goals in a Euros match - having netted five for the first time ever versus Portugal last time out. Much more surprisingly, this is the first time they have ever won back to back games at a Women's Euros. Update: Date: 18:54 BST Title: 'Most nations find it hard to stop Spain' Content: FT: Spain 6-2 Belgium Rachel CorsieFormer Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Spain have too much quality and I think once they found their rhythm in the second half it became really difficult for Belgium to stop, and that's for most nations. For Spain, they will be disappointed that they've given Belgium opportunities from very little because the other teams look at that and potentially use that to their advantage. Spain have shown their cards on that front and will have to be better when they face better nations later on. Update: Date: 18:52 BST Title: FULL-TIME Content: Spain 6-2 Belgium Eight goals, and six of them to almost certainly the best team in this tournament. Belgium were brave, Spain were stunning. Update: Date: 18:51 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) If you don't enjoy watching this Spain team, football's not for you. Unstoppable? Andrew Update: Date: 90+3 mins Title: Post Content: Spain 6-2 Belgium This has been the mirror of the Portugal match, where Spain were awesome in the first half and low key after the break. Today they took some time to get going, but this second half has been a magnificent attacking display. Alexia Putellas fancies a hat-trick, but curls wide from 18 yards as the keeper dives full stretch. Update: Date: 18:48 BST Title: 'Spain have been exceptional in this Euros' Content: Spain 6-2 Belgium Rachel CorsieFormer Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Spain are the team of the tournament so far. They've been exceptional in these two games. They've been a little untidy today and allowed themselves to concede goals. If there's one blemish you'd say it's that but the quality up front and in the midfield areas is nothing short of remarkable. Update: Date: 90+1 mins Title: Post Content: Spain 6-2 Belgium We will have four minutes added time. Surely time for one more goal, in this game particularly. Update: Date: 18:47 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Stop it with the Mexican waves, shining phone lights and other similar nonsense. This is professional football, not a children's party John, currently in Zurich John there, a man after my own heart.
