The Football Association has announced there will be no replays in the FA Cup next season.

With the coronavirus pandemic having led to an adjusted schedule for 2020-21, the FA has taken the decision to scrap replays in order to ease the pressure on clubs.

Qualification for England s major cup competition will begin on September 1, with the first round proper taking place in November.

Premier League clubs will enter as usual in the third round, to be played in early January, with the final scheduled for May 15, 2021.

The FA also announced that, after record prize funds for the last two seasons, the reward money has gone back to the level it was in 2017-18, due to the financial impact of COVID-19.

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Manchester City are interested in signing Marc Guehi from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, according to . The report has claimed that City are on the hunt for a new defender to complement Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji, and that Guehi is on the radar of the defending English champions.

Guehi came through the Chelsea youth academy, but the defender failed to establish himself in the Blues’ first team and had loan spells at Swansea City. Having joined Palace in 2021, the England international centre-back has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League.

The defender has made 101 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. Guehi has scored three goals, given two assists, and has kept 22 clean sheets in those games. City are …

While all of Europe’s elite might already be firmly planning for this summer’s EURO 24, there are still three play-off spots that are up for grabs.

As the likes of Wales and Poland steal centre stage, Thursday’s play-off semi-finals could offer plenty of drama.

Ahead of what should be a nail-biting night of EURO 24 qualifying action on Thursday, we have taken a look at some of the most intriguing betting markets.

17:00 Georgia vs Luxembourg

While Georgia might have enjoyed a stunning Nations League adventure 18 months ago, Thursday’s hosts failed to find any kind of EURO 24 qualifying stability last year. Last seen on November 19th signing off their Group A adventure with a routine 3-1 loss at the hands of European giants Spain, the Crusaders h…

Denmark head coach Morten Olsen has announced Jores Okore and Nicklas Pedersen as the final members of his 23-man squad for Euro 2012.

Okore makes the squad after impressing for newly-crowned Danish champions Nordsjaelland during the season, while Pedersen, who plies his trade at Groningen, is a familiar face in the national team s set-up, with three appearances in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.

After a very good year, Jores has been nominated as one of four central defenders in the squad, Olsen said.

Regarding Nicklas, we have never doubted his qualities, but we have been in doubt about his physical condition.

During the training sessions in Helsingor, he has not only confirmed his technical skills and his goalscoring abilities, but we also tested him t…

From the 19th century majesty of the city centre to the space-age feel of Krestovsky Stadium s and England and Croatia s soothing rural retreats, St Petersburg has already proved a visually striking World Cup host.

You ve no excuse to miss anything worth looking at in the world s northernmost city with a population over one million, as darkness never truly descents during its famous White Nights .

The Scarlet Sails festival is a highlight of this season and the River Neva was illuminated by a stunning Saturday night firework display.

Over on Krestovsky Island, the Brazil fans brought a samba party as their idol burst into tears, while Iran s proud and vociferous female fans were a picture of joyous, inspirational defiance even before their team claimed a shock w…

Portugal squad

Goalkeepers: Rui Patrício (Sporting), Beto (Sevilla), Eduardo (Braga)

Defenders: André Almeida (Benfica), Antunes (Malaga), Bruno Alves (Fenerbahçe), João Pereira (Valencia), Fábio Coentrão (Real Madrid), Pepe (Real Madrid), Neto (Zenit) Ricardo Costa (Valencia)

Midfielders: William Carvalho (Sporting), Miguel Veloso (Dynamo Kiev), João Moutinho (Monaco), Josué (FC Porto), Raúl Meireles (Fenerbahçe), Ruben Micael (Braga)

Forwards: Bruma (Galatasaray), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Hugo Almeida (Besiktas), Hélder Postiga (Valencia), Éder (Braga), Varela (FC Porto), Nani (Manchester United)

Sweden Squad

Goalkeepers: Andreas Isaksson (Kasımpaşa), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (Heerenveen), Johan Wiland (Copenhagen)

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Eight countries remain interested in hosting the 2023 Women s World Cup as they prepare to submit a bid book to FIFA later this year.

FIFA confirmed the eight-strong shortlist for the tournament, which will be the first finals to feature 32 teams.

Japan are the only former champions to register a continued interest, while Brazil who hosted the 2014 men s World Cup are also on the list alongside Australia.

There is further South American representation from Argentina and Colombia. New Zealand and 2010 men s hosts South Africa are set to make a bid, too.

South Korea is the final country in contention, although the Korea Football As
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sociation has expressed its interest in a joint bid with North Korea.

There had been a record 10 interested …

Juventus beat Lazio to the Coppa Italia in the 2015 final and on Wednesday they meet at the Stadio Olimpico again, this time in the quarter-final stage.

Lazio took the lead in last May s final at their home stadium but succumbed to a 2-1 defeat after extra time with Alessandro Matri s 97th-minute strike earning what would be the first part of a domestic double in Massimiliano Allegri s maiden Juventus campaign.

The win ended Juve s 20-year wait for a 10th Coppa Italia title and made them the competition s most successful club.

Allegri s team followed that triumph by defeating Lazio 2-0 in last August s Supercoppa Italiana in Shanghai.

If that was not enough to ply Juve with confidence, they head into Wednesday s clash having extended their winning streak …

Callum McGregor has confirmed his retirement from international following Scotland s disappointing showing at Euro 2024.

McGregor, who started all three of Scotland s group games in Germany, made 63 appearances across a seven-year career, netting three goals.

The 31-year-old helped the Tartan Army qualify for Euro 2020 their first major tournament since 1998 scoring in a 3-1 defeat to Croatia in their final group fixture.

McGregor ends his international career with the 14th-most appearances for Scotland, with only John McGinn (69) and Andy Robertson (74) playing more from their Euro 2024 squad.

He captained Celtic to a 4-0 win over Kilmarnock last weekend as he chases down a 23rd major honour with the 54-time Scottish League champions.

Callum …

The Miami Dolphins have won seven games in a row and are looking for an eighth to keep their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. The Tennessee Titans, who are nervously checking their rearview mirror as the Colts chase them in the AFC South, stand in their way of extending that remarkable streak.

This Sunday make sure you study our NFL betting picks and predictions for the Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans.

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