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    Football: ‘Military training’ as China’s footballers ordered to stay trim, beat virus

    SHANGHAI (AFP) – Chinese football clubs and national teams must undertake “spring military training” to defeat the coronavirus and help…

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    Football: Egyptian grandfather, 75, scores on professional debut

    CAIRO (REUTERS) – Egyptian grandfather Ezzeldin Bahader took a big step towards becoming the world’s oldest professional football player by…

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    Elizade University Hosts 5th Nigerian Universities Golf Tour

    Elizade University will host the 5th edition of the Nigerian Universities Golf Tour in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, with over 30…

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    Football: Italian Serie A witnesses player revolt over virus

    ROME (AFP) – Italy’s chaotic football season witnessed a player revolt on Sunday over the idea of having to play…

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    Football: Frank Lampard hails his returning heroes as Chelsea hammer Everton 4-0

    LONDON (REUTERS) – Chelsea coach Frank Lampard turned a selection crisis into a golden opportunity for half a dozen players…

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    Football: Solskjaer feels fans’ love as Man United complete derby double over Man City

    MANCHESTER (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the bond between Manchester United players and fans is returning after his men…

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    Football: Real Madrid lose at Betis to hand top spot back to Barca

    SEVILLE (REUTERS) – Real Madrid failed to build on last week’s ‘Clasico’ victory as they lost 2-1 at Real Betis…

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    Peeved Klopp sorry for overzealous celebration

    LONDON • Jurgen Klopp has expressed his regret after wildly celebrating Sadio Mane’s winner in front of assistant referee Dan…

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    Mourinho has new target – Ndombele

    LONDON • Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was in uncharted territory going into Saturday’s Premier League game at Burnley, having lost…

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    Football: Ronaldinho under investigation for more crimes

    ASUNCION, PARAGUAY (REUTERS) – Ronaldinho Gaucho, the former Brazil and Barcelona soccer star being held in a Paraguayan jail for…

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