LEAGUES
Africa Cup of Nations
Anouma pulls out of CAF presidency race, backs S. Africa's Motsepe
Jacques Anouma of the Ivory Coast pulled out of the race to become the next president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), throwing his weight behind South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
Premier League
Liverpool's 'power' will ensure Euro berth: Klopp
Jurgen Klopp insists the solid foundations he has laid at Liverpool will ensure his troubled club are never faced with a long absence from the Champions League.
Bundesliga
Struggling Schalke held at home by Mainz on Grammozis' debut
Bundesliga bottom side Schalke were held to a goalless draw at home to fellow strugglers Mainz on Friday as the hosts' new coach Dimitrios Grammozis earned a point in his first game.
Brazilian Serie A
Atletico Mineiro replace Sampaoli with controversial Cuca
Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro triggered controversy Friday by naming Alexi "Cuca" Stival as their new coach, despite his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor 34 years ago.
Ligue 1
Pochettino wants 'fair' quarantine solution as Guardiola vows to ground international stars
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday called for a "fair and just" solution for players facing quarantine upon their return from international duty, an issue which prompted Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to threaten to ground his jet-setting stars.
Premier League
Tuchel "absolutely worried" about quarantine risk for Chelsea's international stars
Thomas Tuchel is worried about losing Chelsea players to quarantine measures and may prefer them not to join up with their national teams.
Ligue 1
Pochettino wants "fair" solution for interationals facing quarantine
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino called on Friday for a "fair and just" solution to the issue of players who could be forced to quarantine upon their return from international duty later this month.
Premier League
Guardiola vows to ground City stars if they face quarantine
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will join Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp in preventing his players from travelling for internationals if they would be required to quarantine on their return.
Premier League
Smith Rowe for England? Arteta backs Arsenal midfielder to make the step up
Having enjoyed an impressive rise at Arsenal this season, Emile Smith Rowe is pushing hard for an opportunity for England.
Premier League
Mourinho waiting to see how international break impacts "very hard" March
Clubs should be the priority for international players, Jose Mourinho said, but the Tottenham coach is staying patient ahead of the break.
Premier League
Guardiola wary of "difficult" United ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester United will be "difficult" opponents despite a huge gulf in form between the two sides ahead of Sunday's derby.
Premier League
Tuchel gives credit to Chelsea players for unbeaten run
Thomas Tuchel says his Chelsea players should take the credit after masterminding a 10-match unbeaten run since he replaced Frank Lampard as manager.
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