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The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled three presidential debates next fall with a slightly earlier timeline.

New PAOK signing Magomed Ozdoyev won't face Hearts after being refused a visa.

Premier League manager remembers where they were when the Chinese Super League threatened to take over football.Antonio Conte would likely back himself in most touchline argey bargeys, but the then Chelsea manager was petrified of China’s sudden ascent within football. “The Chinese market is a danger for all” the now Tottenham Hotspur boss said in 2017, shortly after Blues midfielder Oscar shocked the footballing world by becoming one of the first high-profile players to move to China.Didier Drogba may have moved to China in 2012, but the Blues legend was in the twilight of his career, while Oscar was only just entering his prime years.

goal celebrations have certainly evolved over the years.Fortunately for, well, every single footballer on the planet, the latter is only a sight you may see if you are playing alongside former Arsenal winger Andrey Arshavin. The ex-Gunner is a cult icon of Premier League football, known for his dynamism and his ruthless four goal Anfield haul against Liverpool, although he didn't live up to his promise.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

Boxing Organisation [WBO] is contemplating dropping all Russian boxers from their rankings as the country continues to be hit by sanctions in light of their invasion of Ukraine.It has already been confirmed that the 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after UEFA opted to move the match away from St Petersburg. Russian and Ukrainian clubs, and national teams, have also been ordered to play their home matches away from the region "until further notice."Poland have also confirmed they will boycott their upcoming World Cup play-off match against Russia, a decision endorsed by captain Robert Lewandowski.Meanwhile, Russia's F1 Grand Prix, due to take place in Sochi in September, has been axed from the calendar while the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has postponed World Cup 2023 qualifiers between Holland and Russia and Great Britain and Belarus.And now WBO President Francisco 'Paco' Valcarel has strongly indicated that the authority is set to make a stance.Valcarel took to Twitter to say "WBO is considering not to sanction world titles and regional bouts in Russia, and not including Russian boxers in its ranking for as long as the invasion of Ukraine lasts."Significantly, he also tagged a number of boxing promotions and officials, as well as journalists and sports media outlets.His post was well received by former pro boxer Rick Glaser, who replied with "Paco, you should absolutely do everything within your power, I applaud you, show everyone that the WBO is a righteous organisation.

Europa League encounter with Real Betis following a social media post he made.The Ukrainian Yaroslav Rakitskyi posted a picture of his country's flag on his Instagram along with the caption "I'm Ukrainian." The veteran defender, who’s played 15 games this season, was dropped to the substitute's bench ahead of the European encounter. The defender has been under contract with Zenit since January 2019 following a controversial move from Shakhtar Donetsk.In his home country, Rakitskyi was branded a "traitor" as a result of his decision and has never been called up to play for his national side again.

Scottish cities are set to benefit from a trans-European sleeper rail network which means people could travel by train to places as far away as Istanbul and St Petersburg. The scheme is being launched to curb the number of flights across Europe in a bid to drastically reduce carbon emissions.

Walter Smith's and can emulate their European success.Steven Gerrard's men are undefeated in the Europa League this season and face Slavia Prague in the last 16.McManus believes they can beat the Czech champions and, with the right draw, emulate the final berth of 2008.And the pundit believes this vintage is even better than the side which lost to Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester.McManus said on PLZ Soccer: "I think this Rangers team is a better team than the Walter Smith team."I just think this team is a better side.

Liverpool are close to signing Aissa Mandi from Real Betis with his contract set to expire next year. The Reds have made signing a defender a priority after losing Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg.