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Lionel Messi buys luxury apartment worth £5M

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has reportedly splashed out £5 million on a Miami apartment, fuelling speculation of a move to the MLS, Baku Tribune reports citing republicworld.

Tokyo 2020 to decide on limits for spectators in April

Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said on Monday that the committee will decide on rules for limiting spectators in April, Baku Tribune. reports citing Reuters.

Tennis superstar Nadal wins Barcelona Open

Spanish tennis superstar on Sunday Rafael Nadal was crowned the winner of the 2021 Barcelona Open, Baku Tribube reports quoting Anadolu Agency.

From the Olympics…

As the pandemic continues to play havoc with the Tokyo Olympics, event organisers reported the first infection from the nationwide torch relay on Thursday — a policeman tested positive for Covid-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay.

Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir to officiate at EURO 2020

Turkish football referee Cuneyt Cakir will officiate at the UEFA EURO 2020, the European football's governing body said on Wednesday.

UEFA President's salary increased to €2.19 mln. in 2019-20

The UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin earned €2.19m in 2019-20, a gross increase of €450,000 from the previous year, according to Calcio & Finanza, Baku Tribune reports citing Football Italia.

Tokyo-2020: Argentina is in the same group with Spain and Brazil with Germany

The football draw for the 2020 Olympic Games took place at FIFA's headquarters today, with South Africa's U23 side finding out who they will face at the showpiece, Baku Tribune reports citing Soccerladuma.

Football Super League project to be reshaped, says statement

The mooted football Super League project will be reviewed after six English football clubs decided to withdraw, according to a press statement from the organization, journalist Rob Harris wrote on Twitter, Baku Tribune reports citing AP.

Spain: Government comes out against Europe Super League

Spain’s government on Monday condemned the creation of a breakaway football league, seeking a way to defuse a major shakeup in the world of professional sports.

F1: Max Verstappen wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Red Bull-Honda's Dutch driver Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in the second round of the 2021 Formula 1 season on Sunday.

Man City player auctions his jersey for girl's surgery

Manchester City football club's German midfielder of Turkish descent Ilkay Gundogan put his match worn shirt up for auction Thursday to help a young girl battling a rare skeletal disorder.

Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled If situation around Covid-19 worsens

The Secretary-General of Japan's ruling party has said that the Tokyo Olympics may be canceled if the situation around the COVID-19 deteriorates, Baku Tribune reports citing Kyodo News Agency.

Azerbaijani boxer beats Armenian rival

Azerbaijani boxer beats Armenian rival at 2021 AIBA Youth World Championships, reports Baku Tribune.

British cyclist claims 2nd leg of Tour of Turkey

British cyclist Mark Cavendish won the second stage of the 56th Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, the Tour of Turkey announced Monday.

Japan Olympic adviser urges COVID-19 vaccine option for athletes

A health adviser to Japan’s Olympic committee said on Tuesday athletes should have the option of getting COVID-19 vaccines, days after public outcry led the government to deny it was making them a priority.

Russia’s Akhmerova wins gold at European Weightlifting Championships

Russian athlete Daria Akhmerova wins the gold medal at the European Weightlifting Championships underway in Moscow.

Real Madrid victorious in El Clasico

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win Spain's El Clasico on Saturday in a rain-hit match.

Besiktas defender Vida eclipse century mark in Super Lig appearances

Turkish football club Besiktas' Croatian defender Domagoj Vida played his 100th Super Lig match this week to reach a milestone.

Osaka cancels Olympic torch relay for pandemic

A western Japanese prefecture canceled the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases, local media said on Wednesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker in talks over new deal

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in talks to sign a contract extension.

Nets guard Harden out for 10 days for hamstring injury

The Brooklyn Nets' All-Star guard James Harden will be out of basketball courts for nearly ten days over a hamstring injury, the team said on Wednesday.

Fenerbahce chair Ali Koc tests positive for coronavirus

The Chairman of the Fenerbahce Sports Club tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday.

Danielle Collins steps away from WTA Tour for endometriosis surgery

American world number 40 Danielle Collins is having surgery for endometriosis because it is causing her "too much physical agony".

Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid captain out of Liverpool games

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is set to miss both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool after suffering a calf muscle injury.

European Qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany, wins for England, France, Italy, Spain

North Macedonia pulled off a surprise victory away to Germany on the final night of the first week of European Qualifiers, according to the UEFA.

Azerbaijan`s rhythmic gymnasts take bronze at World Cup in Sofia

The Azerbaijan gymnastics team have claimed a bronze medal at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria.