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Australia, New Zealand win joint bid to host 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup

The island neighbours beat Colombia 22-13 on Thursday in a vote by the Fifa Council

Brazil soccer championship to kick off in August despite Covid-19 pandemic

The top-flight competition was initially scheduled to begin in May but was postponed because of the outbreak of Covid-19

Liverpool crowned Premier League champions for first time after Chelsea win

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic forcing a three-month suspension of the season and delaying Liverpool's coronation, they have won the title with a record seven games to spare

Liverpool on cusp of EPL title after 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace

Jrgen Klopp's team can even clinch the Premier League title on Thursday without playing if Manchester City fails to beat Chelsea

'Sergio belongs here': Zinedine Zidane wants Ramos to retire at Real Madrid

There has been severe speculation over Ramos' future at the club as his contract is set to expire at the end of the 2020-21 season

EPL: Anthony Martial hattrick helps Manchester United beat Sheffield 3-0

It was the first hat trick by a United player since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and the type of finishes Martial delivered showed he is growing in his new role

Morocco's football league will resume from July 24 after Covid-19 break

Training sessions for teams in all categories will begin next week with safety measures taken into account

Landmarks to highlight Australia-New Zealand Fifa women's WC 2023 bid

Sydney Opera House and Auckland's Sky Tower will be lit up simultaneously to highlight the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in the final hours before Fifa decides on venue for 2023 Women's WC

Ligue 1: Three PSG, four Toulouse players test positive for coronavirus

PSG on Tuesday said the three players and a member of staff were infected by the virus during the lockdown when they were not in contact with each other

Rakitic scores as Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0 to top the La Liga rankings

Rakitic broke the deadlock in the 71st minute to leave Barcelona three points in front of Madrid, which can retake the lead with a win because it has better tiebreakers.

Aus and NZ Prime Ministers pledge support for Fifa Women's WC 2023 bid

Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football are proposing a historic and exciting step forward for world football with a tournament of firsts

La Liga viewership rises by almost 72% in India after Covid-19 break

In Europe, the uptick was over 56%, with countries such as Belgium (an increase of over 130) and Denmark (an increase of over 46%) of particular note

Sergio Aguero gives Manchester City injury scare during 5-0 win vs Burnley

As he walked past Guardiola in the technical area, Aguero pointed to an area behind his right knee and the coach reacted by shaking his head

Cristiano Ronaldo, Dybala score as Juventus beats Bologna 2-0 in Serie A

Juventus extended its lead in the 36th minute with a piece of magic as Bernardeschi's smart back-heel found Dybala who unleashed an unstoppable effort from the edge of the box

Brazilian Serie A: One Santos player, 8 employees tested Covid-19 positive

Santos added that antibody tests showed three other players had previously been in contact with the virus without knowing

Australia-NZ favourites for hosting 2023 Women's football WC as Japan quits

The combined bid performed significantly stronger than its only remaining rival, Colombia, in the Fifa inspection report scoring 4.1 to 2.8

Zidane bothered by 'referee talk' as Real Madrid leads La Liga points table

What bothers me is that in the end we only talk about the referees, it seems that we have not done anything on the field, says Real Madrid manager Zidane

Goalkeeper Becker should not be taken for granted: Liverpool manager Klopp

Liverpool is currently at the top of the Premier League standings with 83 points from 30 matches.

Serie A: Inter Milan manager Conte hopeful of winning Italian league

Conte's remark came as Inter Milan defeated Sampdoria 2-1

Inter Milan beats Sampdoria 2-1, moves to 3rd place on Serie A points table

Strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez put the Nerazzurri firmly in charge before half-time