All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week
It is a quiet week for developments in Greater Manchester, with very few significant applications being put before councils.
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FIFA completely opposed to 'blue cards', chief Infantino says
FIFA is against the International Football Association Board's proposal for so-called 'blue cards', President Gianni Infantino said, adding that he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
UK-based Nigerian to establish ‘world class’ football academy in Delta
A philanthropist, David Ubogu, is set to unveil a ‘world class’ football academy in Delta State, to join the league of the nation’s football academies that would groom young talented footballers.
Manchester United's 'next big thing' who England are desperate to keep from Nigeria
An 18-year-old player at Manchester United is already being eyed by England as a potential future star - if the Three Lions can stop him from representing Nigeria instead.
Max Verstappen On Pole In Bahrain In Boost To Red Bull And Christian Horner
Max Verstappen's quest for a fourth consecutive Formula One world championship began in style on Friday with the Red Bull ace claiming pole for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc's Ferrari will start alongside Verstappen on the front row for Saturday's first of a record 24 races this year. Verstappen's 33rd career pole and third in Bahrain was a welcome boost to Red Bull after a day of continued speculation surrounding team boss Christian Horner. Horner, who had always denied any wrongdoing, was cleared by an internal investigation of allegations of controlling behaviour by a female colleague on Wednesday.
Figure skating-Two-times US champion 18-year-old Liu ends retirement
Alysa Liu, the youngest woman to win a U.S. figure skating championship, announced on Friday she will end her retirement and return to competition next season.
Canada defeats Scotland for second win in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play
Pargat Singh hit 87 not out to lead Canada to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Friday in Dubai City, UAE.
Man City vs Newcastle FA Cup quarter final date will please Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is known to sarcastically thank the broadcasters and authorities for the scheduling of Manchester City matches - but he has a genuine reason to pass on his gratitude after the FA Cup quarter-finals were confirmed.