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Real Madrid's games will be played without fans | Football News

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LaLiga confirm the next two match days will be played behind closed doors LaLiga has notified clubs that, in accordance with information from the Higher Sports Council (CSD) and in response to the health crisis surrounding the coronavirus, all Primera and Segunda División games will be played behind closed doors for at least the next two weeks, starting today. This means Real Madrid-Éibar, set for Friday the 13th of March, and Real Madrid-Valencia on Saturday the 21st of March, will be played without fans at the Santiago Bernabéu. According to LaLiga information, stadium access will be strictly limited to the following groups: Players, coaching staff and match officials. Both teams' board of directors. Technical staff with functions strictly related to holding the games, up to a maximum of 100 people. LaLiga delegates, match directors, anti-doping officials and healthcare personnel. Integrity officials, public and private security agents, guards for the app
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Adrian interview: Chelsea tie is the first of three finals in a row

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Adrian interview: "Chelsea tie is the first of three finals in a row" Tonight's FA Cup tie with Chelsea is the first of three successive 'finals' across eight days in three different competitions, according to Adrian. Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge for a fifth-round encounter having eliminated Everton and Shrewsbury Town to reach this stage. An opportunity to bounce back in the Premier League, after last weekend’s defeat against Watford, follows at home to Bournemouth, before the Reds will attempt to overturn a deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Adrian underlined the importance of this run of matches as the goalkeeper sat down with Liverpoolfc to preview the cup contest at Chelsea. Read our interview with the Spaniard below… Firstly, the weekend game. How would you assess the mood in the dressing room after the defeat at Vicarage Road? As always, being together and have the mentality to work harder than we did. It’s part of the
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Adrian interview: Chelsea tie is the first of three finals in a row

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Adrian interview: "Chelsea tie is the first of three finals in a row" Tonight's FA Cup tie with Chelsea is the first of three successive 'finals' across eight days in three different competitions, according to Adrian. Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge for a fifth-round encounter having eliminated Everton and Shrewsbury Town to reach this stage. An opportunity to bounce back in the Premier League, after last weekend’s defeat against Watford, follows at home to Bournemouth, before the Reds will attempt to overturn a deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Adrian underlined the importance of this run of matches as the goalkeeper sat down with Liverpoolfc to preview the cup contest at Chelsea. Read our interview with the Spaniard below… Firstly, the weekend game. How would you assess the mood in the dressing room after the defeat at Vicarage Road? As always, being together and have the mentality to work harder than we did. It’s part of the
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Reaction to FC Köln vs FC Bayern | Football News and Results

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Thomas Müller: We turned in a superb display in the first half. It was a feast for the eyes RB Leipzig beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Saturday, taking the lead in the Bundesliga overnight, but Bayern gave the right answer and reclaimed top spot. Munich never left any doubt as to who would leave the pitch as winners, at times outplaying FC Köln in the 4-1 win, their fourth away victory in a row. "We turned in a superb display in the first half. It was a feast for the eyes," said Thomas Müller. Bayern all but put the game to bed in the first half. "We could have scored up to ten goals today," added captain Manuel Neuer. Reaction to Köln v Bayern Hansi Flick: "We played very well in the first half. We're very satisfied with our performance. I'm annoyed by the second half, our display wasn't as serious as before." Manuel Neuer: "Nobody had expected we'd get off to such a start. We had expected Köln to fight harder. We also made ruthle
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Are City really one of the clubs circling Wolves' Adama Traore?

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Gossip: City among clubs 'circling' Adama Traore? Are City really one of the clubs ‘circling’ Wolves’ Adama Traore? And who is the Oscar-winning director who counts Kevin De Bruyne as a dream dinner guest? All this, plus reaction to City’s 1-0 win over Bristol Women and Pep’s Champions League dream… TRANSFER GOSSIP Birmingham Mail: City among top clubs circling Traore? “Virtually every elite club in Europe is reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Adama Traore. “The 24-year-old has come into his own under Nuno Espírito Santo at Molineux this season and is now one of the most feared players in the Premier League. “His performances have attracted plenty of attention with his former club Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all linked with moves in the transfer market. “Traore, who only cost £18million from Middlesbrough in 2018, is bound to command a colossal transfer fee with some reports even suggesting Wolves hav
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Southampton vs. Chelsea - Blues coming off a big away win

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Southampton vs. Chelsea: 0:3 The Blues are coming off a big win away to Southampton. Despite the big final score and the ease with which the win was achieved in the south of England, the Blues did not play without mistakes. The overall superiority of Maurizio Sarri's side in terms of play and statistics was slightly undermined by the number of dangerous situations they created. The luck of the home forwards, the timely and committed play of the Chelsea defenders and, of course, the saves of Kepa Arrizabalaga allowed the Londoners to return from St. Mary's without conceding a goal. Other than that, the Londoners were good, completely outplaying their opponents, dominating possession and making the most of their chances. Victory on the eve of the weekend's marquee match will allow the Blues to spend a few hours at the top of the table, something that was hard to believe at the start of the season. The game started at a fast pace with both teams looking to attack. In th
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FC Chernomorets (Odesa) - History

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FC Chornomorets (Odesa): History About the club Football club Chornomorets Odesa is a Ukrainian football club from the city of Odesa that plays in the Ukrainian Premier League, whose official date of foundation is 1936, making it the oldest professional football club in the city. The club has also had other names throughout its history: "Dynamo (1936-1939), Kharchovyk (1940, 1944-1950, 1955-1957), Spartak (1941), and Metallurg (1955-1957). Since 1958, the football club has been known as Chornomorets, which is the name it has been playing under ever since. The club took part in 53 USSR championships, including 26 seasons in the top division, 24 seasons in the second division and 3 in the third division, as well as 45 USSR Cup competitions. "Chornomorets was one of the participants in the first Ukrainian championship, where it still plays. The Odesa club has participated in Ukrainian championships 22 times, 18 of which were in the top division and four in the first league.
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