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Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in Thailand as the Premier League duo go back on a significant pre-season tour for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19.

The pandemic stopped United and Liverpool rivals from touring around their favoured destinations in Australia, Asia and America during the last two summers.

The Athletic revealed in February that Manchester United were due to face Liverpool in pre-season.

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Attention is now turning back to the Premier League with plenty to play for across England’s top flight.

Just one point separates leaders Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool with the two sides having nine games to play in the Premier League.

It will be interesting to see who comes out on top between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp in the Premier League. They are also competing in the FA Cup and Champions League. Game on.

Thank you for tuning into today’s news blog. We will be back tomorrow with more news as the return of the Premier League edges closer.

Goodnight!

It’s been a close game so far between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

It is currently 1-1 on the night with half-time approaching.

The hosts lead 3-2 on aggregate.

What a night at the Nou Camp!

Hosts Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 on the night to win 8-3 on aggregate.

The Champions League action doesn’t stop there though. Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich at 8pm BST.

An amazing achievement tonight in the women’s game as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

A world record attendance of 91,553 fans attended the match, making it the most attended women’s football match.

A thrilling 45 minutes at the Nou Camp as Barcelona and Real Madrid are tied 1-1 on the evening.

Leon Cebrian gave Barcelona the lead after just eight minutes.

Eight minutes later Real Madrid retaliated from the penalty spot. Carmona Garcia slotted it past Panos Garcia-Villamil to make it 4-2 on aggregate.

A new episode of The Athletic Football Podcast features Adam Crafton and Mark Chapman who explain the new format of the Champions League which is set to take place in 2024-25.

Do you like the idea of the competition expanding from 32 to 36 teams?

Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has been singing Erik ten Hag’s praises as he tells GOAL Manchester United would get a “great manager” if they were to appoint the Ajax boss.

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The Nou Camp is hosting a record-breaking game this evening as Barcelona welcome Real Madrid for the second leg of their quarter-final match in the Women’s Champions League.

Barcelona are looking to retain the trophy and are already off to a flying start as they lead 3-1 on aggregate.

Their game is moments away from kicking off in front of a record-breaking crowd.

It was quite the night last night for a handful of Aston Villa players.

Dan Bardell and I chatted through the international appearances by Villa players as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s game against Wolves.

Maram AlBaharna believes Fred has been one of the best performers of Ralf Rangnick’s tenure at Manchester United.

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Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his delight at Portugal’s progression to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by insisting his country are in their “rightful place”.

Portugal secured their spot in this winter’s tournament thanks to a play-off final win over North Macedonia.

Bruno Fernandes scored either side of the half-time break to defeat Italy’s conquerors at the Estadio do Dragao.

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Fulham have announced losses of £93 million for last year — the highest deficit they have recorded under owner Shahid Khan.

The American businessman, who purchased the club from Mohamed Al Fayed in 2013, is no stranger to losses at Craven Cottage however the latest accounts detail a rise from a loss of £45.2 million in 2020, and £20.2 million in 2018-19.

The accounts cover the year ending in June 2021 and Fulham’s second successive ill-fated stay in the Premier League, where they finished 18th and were relegated under Scott Parker.

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