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Lee Zii Jia explains his decision to turn professional

Jan 27, 2022

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Lee Zii Jia has opened up about his decision to turn professional, saying it was in the interest of his career.

The shuttler told Astro Arena the BAM had done all it could to help him…but his results on court were simply not good enough, and it was time to try a new approach.

Zii Jia also assured that despite turning pro…he will always be available to play for Malaysia.

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The Premier League has changed the requirements for Covid-related match postponements.

Clubs will now have to prove that they have at least four coronavirus cases, if they want their matches called off.

It follows complaints that some clubs were using Covid as an excuse to postpone games, when they have players injured or away on international duty.

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Liverpool striker Mo Salah netted the decisive spot-kick, as Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The match had ended goalless after extra-time.

Egypt will next face Morocco in the last eight.

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Barcelona have reportedly found a way to afford the signing of Erling Haaland this summer.

Sources say the financially-troubled Catalan club can raise as much as 100 million euros, by selling its stake in its media production company.

It comes amid increasing speculation that Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, with most of Europe’s top clubs vying for his signature.