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NZ coach hopes Wood has avoided serious injury

April 17 - New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley said Chris Wood does not appear to have suffered a serious injury after the Nottingham Forest forward limped out of their Europa League win over Porto before half-time on Thursday.

Villa's Watkins looking to make late push for England World Cup squad

April 17 - Ollie Watkins still has hope of making England's World Cup squad despite being dropped for last month's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, with the Aston Villa forward saying all he can do in the last few weeks of the season is score goals.

Iran women players thank Australian government for protection

The two players remained in Australia after being granted humanitarian visas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Lawsuit filed against Lionel Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami

VID Music Group last month filed claims of fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine Football Association.

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I'm no fool, says Inter boss Chivu as he hits back at shifting narratives

April 16 - Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu rejected suggestions he has changed during his first season in charge, saying on Thursday that he is 'not a fool' and has merely adapted to shifting circumstances and media perceptions.

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Real Madrid left to sift through wreckage after Bayern blow shatters another disappointing season

MADRID, April 16 - Real Madrid have some difficult soul-searching to do after a dramatic defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals left the 15-times European champions staring at the prospect of a second successive campaign without silverware.

Messi acquires Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornella

April 16 - Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fifth-tier team UE Cornella, the Catalonia-based club announced on Thursday.

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Prince Al Waleed's Kingdom Holding to acquire majority stake in Al Hilal

April 16 - Kingdom Holding Company, owned by billionaire businessman Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League soccer club Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Thursday.

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Soccer‑Chelsea's Fernandez available for Man United clash, says coach

LONDON, April 16 - Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has returned to full training and is available for selection for Saturday’s Premier League home match against Manchester United after being dropped for disciplinary reasons, manager Liam Rosenior said on Thursday.

Union's Eta aware of special position in Bundesliga but wants to focus on football

BERLIN, April 16 - Union Berlin's new coach Marie-Louise Eta -- the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team -- is well aware of the discussions regarding her appointment last week but said on Thursday she was only focused on getting the side back on the winning track.

Inter closing in on title as Champions League race intensifies

April 16 - Inter Milan can move closer to a 21st Serie A title with a win against lowly Cagliari this weekend while a frantic race for the Champions League qualifying places begins to heat up.

Fatigued Ronaldo threw up after Al-Nassr match, coach says

April 16 - Cristiano Ronaldo played through illness and vomited after leaders Al-Nassr claimed a 15th straight Saudi Pro League victory with a 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq, coach Jorge Jesus said.

Liverpool confirm forward Ekitike ruptured Achilles tendon against PSG

LIVERPOOL, England, April 16 - Liverpool's France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

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Title up for grabs as Man City and Arsenal prepare for crunch clash

City will know that victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium would make them favourites to reclaim the crown. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory

It is the smallest country ever, by population, to qualify for football’s showpiece.

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Iran’s participation had been thrown into doubt by the war with the United States and Israel.

Bayern showed belief in brave comeback win over Real, Kompany says

MUNICH, Germany, April 16 - Bayern Munich showed mental strength and absolute belief to come from behind three times before beating Real Madrid 4-3 to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, coach Vincent Kompany said.

Harry Kane lauds Luis Diaz’s ‘moment of magic’ after Bayern Munich knock out Real Madrid

Bayern will play holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals after going through 6-4 on aggregate.

Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach Champions League semi-finals

Arsenal go through with a 1-0 aggregate victory, after a 0-0 home draw against Sporting.

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has crossed the two-month mark, with lawmakers in Congress unable to agree on legislation to fund the agency.

France forward Ekitike to miss World Cup after rupturing Achilles tendon

April 15 - France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup, manager Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday, after he reportedly ruptured his Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain.