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Olympic swimming, diving qualifiers reportedly cancelled

Apr 06, 2021

Image: FINA

Swimming's world governing body has reportedly cancelled its upcoming Olympic quialifiers for the diving, and artistic and marathon swimming events in Japan

So far, FINA has not issued an official statement on the matter, but the events are already listed as cancelled on its official website. 

Earlier reports said that FINA could it could call off the events due to COVID-19 concerns. 

Meanwhile, Tokyo Olympic organisers may reportedly cancel this weekend's water polo test event, as foreign officials were not allowed to enter the country due to COVID-19 restrictions.  

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Klopp: No grudges against Ramos

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he's not holding a grudge against Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, over his actions in the 2018 Champions League final.

In the 2018 final, Ramos injured Mohamad Salah's shoulder before elbowing goalkeeper Loris Karius, which left him with a concussion. 

Liverpool will face Real for the first time since that encounter in tomorrow morning's Champions League quarter final first leg

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Koeman wants Dembele to stay

Look ma, I'm a plane! Neeeeeeeoooooooow!

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has urged the club to do everything they can to keep Ousmane Dembele. 

This, as the France international proved his importance to Barca, when he scored  the winning goal in their match against Real Valladolid.

He has now scored 5 goal in nine matches for both club and country.

Dembele is out of contract at Camp Nou next summer, with Man United and Juve keen on signing him.