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Guardiola says City will tackle must-win Champions League match with coldness

Manager keen to score ‘a lot’ in opening 20 minutes Oscar Bobb in contention after five-month injury Pep Guardiola is approaching Manchester City’s must-win final Champions League group game against Club Brugge with “no emotion” to ensure his players understand precisely how to execute the manager’s game plan. City are in 25th place, two points

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Referees’ chief believes David Coote still ‘deserves’ role in English football

RA chair insists sacked Coote ‘has so much to offer’ Former referee remains highly regarded in Europe David Coote “deserves” to have a continued role in English football, the chair of the Referees’ Association has said. Coote’s contract as an elite referee with Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) was terminated last month after a

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Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka

The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners Australian Test teams have had a shift in their relationship with Sri Lanka, a country they tour rarely but for a long time toured with success. In five trips from 1983 to 2011, the

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