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FIFA meets for likely Cup switch

Global soccer executives will fly into Qatar this week to conclude discussions on when the 2022 World Cup should be played. The outcome already seems clear: soccer's biggest event will be played in November and December for the first time unless FIFA unexpectedly gives in to European opposition.

Pocket dynamo Xiong headlines five-star show in Wenshan ring

A title wave hit Wenshan, Yunnan province, on Sunday night as five of China's flash-iest fighters won World Boxing Council regional or international championships.

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City upbeat on eve of Barca clash

Contrasting weekend results have given Tuesday's Champions League last-16 reunion between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium a different allure to what might have been expected only days ago.

Juventus wary of counter-attacking Dortmund, but confident: Chiellini

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is concerned about the counter-attacking threat of Borussia Dortmund, but believes the Italians' Champions League ambitions will shine through in their last-16 clash in Turin on Tuesday.

Van Gaal blasts United passivity

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal expressed frustration after his side squandered a chance to avenge its Premier League opening day loss to Swansea City in a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.

City primed for Barcelona

Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City is in far better form to take on Barcelona in this season's Champions League than it was when it lost to the same opponent in the competition 12 months ago.

Enrique says defeat deserved

Luis Enrique said the defeat was deserved after watching Barcelona crash to a 1-0 loss at home to Malaga on Saturday.

Bayern scoring blitz extends lead atop Bundesliga

Bayern Munich stretched its lead in the Bundesliga to 11 points following a crushing 6-0 win at Paderborn on Saturday, while Augsburg goalkeeper Marwin Hitz scored a stoppage-time equalizer against Bayer Leverkusen.

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