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Content Editor for DAZN News | Substack: mattastbury.substack.com | Views are mine, not my employer’s

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Matt Astbury @mattastbury.bsky.social · Nov 12
Followers coming in dribs and drabs.

Sportswriter by trade, portfolio is here wakelet.com/@MattAstbury.
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Public Collections from Matt Astbury Content Editor for DAZN News | Nottingham Trent University Broadcast Journalism Graduate | X account: @AstburyMatt
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Rayan Cherki baby!
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The Wolverhampton Wanderers
December 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Death, taxes and Paul Lim playing at the World Darts Championship. #WCDarts
December 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Sadly I'm not surprised by the World Cup ticket prices for next year, international tournament ticket prices are only going one way.
December 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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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
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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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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
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Sometimes I wonder why I bother getting remotely optimistic about the Ashes.
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Kevin Sinfield is a real life superhero.

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
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From Rock City and O2 academies to arenas, Wolf Alice are class.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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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
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Joe Root has me on edge. #Ashes
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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An England batting collapse after playing reasonably well. #Ashes
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Oh Stokes #Ashes
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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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
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The WBC are on a mad one this morning.
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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A crazy game of football, City almost did everything in their power to derail a title challenge. #mcfc
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WE. WIN. 😮‍💨
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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City are losing to Sunderland at the weekend, calling it now.
December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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A weird game of Barclays. #FULMCI
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Fulham are one goal away from having to write an apology letter. #FULMCI
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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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
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Stupid stuff from Caicedo. Clear red card. #CHEARS
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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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
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Judd Trump all over the place against Stephen Maguire after the interval. #UKChampionship
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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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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
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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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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