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Premier League: Two Boxing Day matches postponed

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The Premier League Board met this morning to discuss delay requests from Leeds United and Watford as a result of COVID-19, and agreed to call off the two affected clubs’ Boxing Day fixtures.

The two games are Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Watford and Liverpool vs. Leeds United, both of which are scheduled to kick off at 12:30 GMT on Sunday.

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Premier League said that they declared their choices today, ahead of Boxing Day, to give clubs and their supporters’ clarity.

The Premier League also apologised to the fans whose holiday plans have been disrupted.

The League recognizes that postponing these two games would upset fans, and acknowledges their disappointment at a time of year when people look forward to attending and watching football games.

Leeds United will be unable to play this weekend because to a high number of players suffering from COVID-19, injuries, and illness, according to the Premier League.

Leeds united’s training field has also been closed.

Meanwhile, Watford still lacks enough players to field a team after their match against Crystal Palace was postponed last Saturday due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”

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Benzema announced 2022 Ballon d’Or winner

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Karim Benzema has bagged this season’s Ballon d’Or as the captain and star man of Real Madrid.

Benzema won it during a brilliant season leading the attack for Real Madrid as they won LaLiga and the Champions League in 2022.

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In addition, the Franchman received awards for being the top scorer in the Champions League, La Liga, and UEFA Player of the Year.

At the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane gave the prize.

Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich finished second to Benzema.

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Robert Lewandowski finished third and fourth, respectively.

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