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Europa League last 32 draw
First legs to be played February 20; Second legs to be played February 27
Champions League last 16 fixtures — full draw
Full draw for the Champions League last 16 made on Monday
Anxiety as Champions League knockout stage draw holds
As the coaches of the 16 qualifiers for the Champions League last 16 prepare to watch Monday’s draw in Nyon, they might ask: what is the price of success?
Nigeria recall Ahmed Musa for 2021 Africa Cup qualifiers
Nigeria recalled skipper Ahmed Musa, South Africa-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and midfielder Mikel Agu on Monday for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho.
Kevin de Bruyne out of Belgium Euro 2020 qualifiers squad
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was left out of Belgium’s squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers due to a groin injury, coach Roberto Martinez announced on Friday.
Manchester City to face Atletico Madrid in women’s Champions League
Manchester City will face Atletico Madrid in the tie of the round in the last 16 of the women’s Champions League following Monday’s draw at UEFA’s Swiss headquarters.
Injured Luis Suarez included in Uruguay’s Copa America squad
Barcelona star Luis Suarez was included in Uruguay’s Copa America squad on Thursday despite undergoing knee surgery just three weeks ago.
Femi Falana calls for release of 40 persons allegedly held by Nigerian Navy
A Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to order the release of 40 persons reportedly in the detention of the Nigerian Navy.
Alex Iwobi, Mo Salah, Asisat Oshoala, others make 2018 CAF awards shortlist
The shortlists for the 2018 Confederation of African Football awards were announced on Friday
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All the nominees for the 2018 Ballon d'Or, ahead of Monday's ceremony in Paris:
Manchester United’s Anthony Martial earns recall to France squad
Anthony Martial has been rewarded for his impressive recent form with Manchester United by being recalled to the France squad by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday.
Ilkay Gundogan out, Leroy Sane in as Joachim Loew names Germany squad
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was left out as Germany coach Joachim Loew named a 23-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands and France.
Injured Diego Costa misses out on Spain squad
Diego Costa was left out of the Spain squad announced by coach Luis Enrique on Thursday, ahead of games against Wales and England.
Arsenal out to maintain winning run on long Europa League trip
Unai Emery's Arsenal are looking to keep up their winning run when they make their longest ever journey for a competitive game to face Qarabag in Azerbaijan in the Europa League on Thursday.
Nicolas Otamendi returns but Argentina leave out Lionel Messi again
Manchester City center-back Nicolas Otamendi was recalled to the Argentina squad on Friday but as expected, Lionel Messi was left out of the group due to play arch-rivals Brazil in Saudi Arabia.
Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Sporting Lisbon
The complete draw for the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League group stage, made in Monaco on Friday.
France coach Didier Deschamps recalls ‘retired’ Rami in first post-World Cup squad
France coach Didier Deschamps gave his firm backing to Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and recalled “retired” defender Adil Rami as he named his first post-World Cup squad ahead of two Nations League matches.
Mikel Obi to miss Cup of Nations qualifier
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel will miss his side’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Seychelles next month, but coach Gernot Rohr still named 16 World Cup players in his squad on Friday.
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A Pakistani village where the country’s first death from the coronavirus was reported last week has seen an alarming rise in cases, officials said on Wednesday, indicating how quickly the community spread of the disease is taking place in the country.
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World Athletics chief calls for Tokyo Olympics postponement
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York will postpone its April 28th presidential primary election until June 23rd, as the Empire State deals with the largest coronavirus outbreak in the US, the New York Times reports.
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