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Here are the latest news and updates from the world of soccer:
Top Stories
- Liverpool's Champions League Title Defense: Liverpool has been eliminated from the Champions League after a 3-2 loss to Atalanta in the round of 16. The Reds will now focus on the Premier League title and the FA Cup.
- Manchester City's Quadruple Bid: Manchester City is still alive in four competitions, including the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. They face Olympiacos in the Champions League round of 16.
- Barcelona's Financial Crisis: Barcelona is facing a financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the club's high wage bill. The club has been forced to sell players and reduce its squad size.
- Juventus' Scudetto Pursuit: Juventus is chasing its ninth consecutive Serie A title, but faces stiff competition from Inter Milan and Lazio.
- UEFA Champions League Draw: The Champions League quarterfinal draw has taken place, with the following matchups: Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atalanta, RB Leipzig vs. Lyon, and Manchester City vs. Olympiacos.
International News
- Euro 2020 Postponed: The European Championship has been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The FIFA World Cup qualifiers are underway, with teams from around the world competing for a spot in the 2022 tournament.
- African Cup of Nations: The African Cup of Nations is set to take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.
Transfer News
- Harry Kane to Manchester City: Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.
- Paul Pogba to Juventus: Juventus is rumored to be interested in re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
- Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid: Real Madrid is said to be interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé.
Injury News
- Kevin De Bruyne Out for Weeks: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is expected to be out for several weeks due to a knee injury.
- Mohamed Salah Out for a Month: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to be out for a month due to a shoulder injury.
- Robert Lewandowski Out for a Week: Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski is expected to be out for a week due to a knee injury.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the world of soccer. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!