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Auckland City have withdrawn from the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup. The New Zealand club had been nominated as the Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) representative for the tournament in Qatar, which is scheduled to begin on February 1. However, the quarantine measures in place in New Zealand in relation to the coronavirus …

Jose Enrique expects Liverpool great Steven Gerrard to manage the Reds one day but suggests it would be a tough ask to replace Jurgen Klopp. Gerrard, who played alongside Jose Enrique at Anfield, is making impressive initial strides in his coaching career, leading Rangers to the top of the Scottish …

Where will Erling Haaland be playing in 2021-22? The Borussia Dortmund forward has a long list of admirers, particularly in England. Both Manchester clubs want Haaland, though City fancy their chances.   TOP STORY – CITY BELIEVE THEY HOLD HAALAND EDGE OVER UTD Manchester City are hoping to use their Jadon …

Romelu Lukaku claimed a brace while new signing Achraf Hakimi scored one and made another as Inter coasted to a 5-2 Serie A victory at Filippo Inzaghi’s Benevento. Antonio Conte’s side needed two goals in the final three minutes to begin their campaign with a thrilling 4-3 win against Fiorentina, and while they found …

The major milestone was reached thanks to rigorous health and safety standards implemented by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in collaboration with the main contractors – a joint venture between Al Balagh Trading & Contracting and Larsen & Toubro Limited – WSP Middle East, the construction supervision …

Update (9:10 pm): Let’s just continue to add to this tally, shall we? Reporting with @samstejskal and @jeffrueter: Three more FC Dallas players and one FCD coach tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, per multiple sources. Nine FCD players have tested positive since arriving in Orlando; 12 total since June …

Manchester United look destined for the Europa League quarter-finals after cruising to a resounding 5-0 victory over LASK in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Linz on Thursday. In a match that was played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak, Odion Ighalo used his third start …

The logical step would be to write about how Atlético Madrid returned to the best and most stereotypical version of themselves against Liverpool. To note that even though it looked as if Diego Simeone had lost his ability and charm in the last few seasons, his team no longer the …

Mitch Freeley The eyes of the footballing world will be focused on the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen, one man will be looking ahead to the final in Istanbul on May 30th. Servet Yardimci is the head of the local organizing committee for the 2020 final at the Atatürk …

Midfielder Valverde was sent off in the closing stages of extra time in Sunday’s final against local rivals Atletico Madrid when the 21-year-old chopped down Spain striker Alvaro Morata as he charged through on goal. Real won 4-1 on penalties after the match finished goalless, and Atletico coach Diego Simeone …