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FIFA has on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the next rounds of international matches set to take place outside Europe, saying the international matches will only be played in Europe in a bid to reduce travels for players due to the ongoing global pandemic. FIFA Council made this known on its website stating that cancellation was part of a unanimous decision by the Bureau of the council in the men an women's international match calenders, adding that the development will be replacing the window period of the men's calendar between August 31 to September 8, 2020 "with a window from 24 January to 1 February 2022 for all confederations except UEFA."

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named Premier League Player of the 2019/20 season after a stellar campaign that saw him equal the record for assists in a single campaign a mark set by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

A former Holland striker, Robin Van Persie, has predicted that the Red Devils will net a five-goal thrilled against Sevilla, in their show-down today at the Europa semi-final.
Manchester United book their place in the final four after scoring a narrow 1 – 0 win against FC Copenhagen, as Sevilla knocks out Wolves. 

The Reds boss was named the best in the division by his fellow coaches and was delighted to join the likes of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. League Managers Association Manager of the Year Award Jurgen Klopp said it is an “honour” to be given the League Managers Association Manager of the Year award. Klopp guided Liverpool to the Premier League title this season, finishing 18 points ahead of nearest challengers Manchester City. It is the club’s first domestic crown in 30 years and the German’s work this term has been celebrated by his peers.

Juventus FC this summer have indicated an interest in signing Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal and are looking at a player-plus-cash, according to The Athletic. Lacazette, has been a regular under Mikel Arteta but only has the next two years for his deal to wind down.

Barcelona president, Josep Bartomeu, has revealed that Lionel Messi will retire at his club in three or four years to come. The right-winger has a deal with the Nou Camp side until the end of June 2021 but is yet to sign the contract extension. The 33yrs has been speculated to be moving away from Spain this summer.