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Champions League: Sterling fit to face Real

Feb 26, 2020

Raheem Sterling could feature in Man City's Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid in Spain tomorrow.

The 25-year-old missed City's last two games due to a hamstring injury. 

However, boss Pep Guardiola says he has made a quick recovery, and is in contention to play against Real. 

Meanwhile, Brazilian winger Douglas Costa is doubtful for Juventus's Champions League tie at Lyon, because of injury. 

But he could make it for this weekend's Serie A clash against against Inter Milan. 

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Manchester United say they are closely monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, which has already impacted a number of major sporting events.

Several football matches in Italy will be played in empty stadiums this week, to limit the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, reports say that COVID-19 will be in United's mind when they plan for their preseason tour this summer, having travelled to Singapore and China last year. 

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A decision will have to be made by May...whether to go ahead with the Tokyo Olympics amid the Covid-19 outbreak. 

An IOC official says there is a three-month window to decide if there are enough measures in place to ensure the safety of athletes and fans. 

He says that IF Tokyo 2020 cannot go ahead as scheduled...the entire Games will LIKE be scrapped, instead of postponed.

But for now, the Games are still ON.