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Most Japanese don't want foreign fans at Tokyo Olympics

Mar 08, 2021

According to a new survey, a whopping 77 percent of people in Japan are against plans to allow foreign spectators to attend this year's Tokyo Olympics. 

They believe that a large influx of foreign fans could lead to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. 

The survey also revealed that 48 percent of respondents were against having any spectators at all, just 3 percent MORE than the number of people who were in favour. 

A decision on whether to allow overseas spectators will be made by the end of this month. 

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New deal for Chelsea's Christensen?

Chelsea are reportedly ready to hand a new long-term contract to defender Andreas Christensen.

The Denmark international has become an important part of the squad under Thomas Tuchel, after being sidelined by ex-boss Frank Lampard. 

Christensen, who has been deputising for the injured Thiago Silva, helped the Blues keep clean sheets in their recent matches against Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool.

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Gerrard will be at Rangers for the long term

The former chairman of new Scottish champions Rangers has played down fears of boss Steven Gerrard rejoining his former side Liverpool, IF Jurgen Klopp leaves Anfield this summer amid their ongoing slump. 

Dave King, who signed Gerrard for Rangers, says he believes that Klopp's job will remain safe regardless of what happens at the end of the season. 

Gerrard is currently contracted at Rangers until 2024, and King says he's not the type of person who will simply walk out of a deal.