Sports World Highlights, 9 April 2024
Here are the highlights of the news from the sporting world for April 9, 2024. The first ODI between South Africa women and Sri Lanka women at Buffalo Park in East London was abandoned due to rain. In IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by two runs in Chandigarh. Chennaiyin FC beat NorthEast United 2-1 and FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the ISL 2023-24. Catch the highlights of world sports for today, 9 April 2024, here.
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UEFA Mulls 26-Player Squads For Euro 2024
The return to 26-man squads for Euro 2024 moved a step closer on Monday after receiving the backing of the majority of coaches at a pre-tournament workshop, the PA news agency understands.
Teams have been preparing to return to 23-strong selections this summer after being allowed expanded groups to help cope with the knock-on impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Real Madrid Keen To Close Bernabeu Roof For Man City Clash
Real Madrid have asked for permission to close the Bernabeu Stadium’s new retractable roof for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with holders Manchester City.
It is thought the record 14-time winners of the competition hope playing under the optional covering of their newly-redeveloped arena can enhance the atmosphere and make it more intimidating for the visitors.
Serie A: Udinese 1-2 Inter Milan
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FIFA To Consider Policy Changes
"FIFA and Relevent have agreed to resolve this matter as it concerns FIFA, pending FIFA's consideration of changes to existing FIFA policies with respect to playing official season games outside of a league's home territory," FIFA said in a statement.
"FIFA has not admitted any liability and continues to deny the legal claims alleged in Relevent's complaint."