The league made the decision after the Safety Advisory Group at Wembley Stadium could only recommend a maximum crowd of 43,000 for the initial date, which was less than half the capacity.
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While the Brit looks to keep moving up the ladder in the world of boxing, the Ukranian veteran called time on an illustrious career.
Joshua unified the heavyweight division with victory over Wladimir Klitschko in front on 90,000 supporters at Wembley in April before beating Carlos Takam at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium last month.
Abraham and Loftus-Cheek, who are both Chelsea players out on loan at Swansea City and Crystal Palace respectively, have broken into the Gareth Southgate’s senior squad.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a record 80,827 spectators were in attendance at the Wembley Stadium to watch the much anticipated encounter.
Pochettino admitted before the game he would start Alli at Wembley to help the 21-year-old rediscover his groove following some disappointing recent displays.
“October 28 can’t come soon enough, I have been eager to get back in the ring since Wembley and now we are confirmed and ready,’’ WBA and IBF belt holder Joshua said in a statement.
Unbeaten Joshua, 27, was set to face Wladimir Klitschko in a rematch of their Wembley Stadium classic from April but the Ukrainian opted to retire.
Speaking against the backdrop of of their 4-1 loss on penalties to Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, the wing back said: “Not the ending we were hoping for on Sunday in the end but we feel fit and ready for a big season ahead. Fans were amazing #CFC.”
The pair are expected to face off for a second time before the year is out, as Klitschko seeks revenge for his 11th-round defeat to undefeated Joshua in front of 90,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium in April.
The IBF and WBA world heavyweight champion displaced the Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry at the summit, with Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, in third.
Ward recently toppled Sergey Kovalev in a Las Vegas showdown on Saturday night and, when asked what his next move could entail, the superstar admitted anything is possible in the sport
“The responses that I received and continue to receive after this night of boxing are overwhelming. Commentators reported that I showed greatness even in defeat.”
Claude Puel’s side, defending a 1-0 lead from the first leg, should have put the tie out of Liverpool’s reach inside the first 45 minutes
The Blues received a big boost prior to kickoff with news that Manchester City, their closest challengers in the Premier League title race, had slipped up against Liverpool, and perhaps buoyed by that it was they who made the more positive start in the English capital
It was a classic underdog performance from the plucky Tigers, who opened up a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes in a packed Wembley Stadium
Wayne Rooney steered England into a first-half lead with his 33rd goal for his country, after goalkeeper Joe Hart had earlier saved Ronaldinho’s penalty