Australian Open organisers faced a storm of criticism on Tuesday after Dalila Jakupovic retired from qualifying due to a coughing fit amid Melbourne’s “hazardous” air quality levels.
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FC Barcelona have sacked manager Ernesto Valverde and have appointed Quique Setien in his place. Setien has signed for the Catalans on a two and a half year deal.
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Aston Villa have signed veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan from AC Milan. The 37 year old Spaniard has been brought in to replace the injured Tom Heaton.
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FC Barcelona will be without star striker Luis Suarez for at least four months through a knee injury. The 32 year old Uruguayan underwent surgery on the external meniscus of his right knee.
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Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points and set a record in the process as Roberto Firmino’s first-half goal secured a battling 1-0 win away to Tottenham.
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