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Major Link Soccer: Inter Milan to play Europa League behind closed doors

With fears over coronavirus in Italy, Inter will have to forgo fans in order to get the match in.

FC Internazionale Training Session Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images

Wondo gets a street named after him but will it miss the net from right at the light? Pogba wishes that Liverpool wouldn’t win the Premier League but that is pretty much impossible, and the English FA recommends that kids under 12 do not head the ball.

Seattle

Four plays went through the Commencement Bay city to the First Team. Waypoint of Dreamers - We R Tacoma

As The Soccer Club of Tacoma ratchets up pressure to spend millions in public money on a stadium for Reign FC and Tacoma Defiance, Tacoma and Pierce County must curb enthusiasm, lead with the head, not heart. Tacoma and Metro Parks face deadlines for soccer stadium deal | Tacoma News Tribune

The Sounders need a Sammy the Sounder! Mascot Performer with Seattle Sounders FC in Seattle · WA

MLS/USL

Recent MLS expansion teams have enjoyed mixed fortunes in their first year. Andrew Wiebe sets the expectations for 2020 debutants Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC. MLS 2020: Setting expectations for Inter Miami and Nashville SC in Year 1 | Andrew Wiebe | MLSsoccer.com

Wondolowski looked like he could play another five years in 2019, but he said back in January that 2020 would indeed be his final MLS season. San Jose Earthquakes file for permit to rename street nearby stadium in honor of Chris Wondolowski | MLSsoccer.com

Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder Gaston Gimenez from Velez Sarsfield as the club’s third Designated Player. Chicago Fire FC sign Argentine midfielder Gaston Gimenez from Velez Sarsfield | MLSsoccer.com

Sounders in Division 2. Groups announced for 2020 Generation adidas Cup | MLSsoccer.com

Sounders Academy product back in a league he once dominated. ORANGE COUNTY SC SIGNS FORMER LEAGUE MVP SEAN “UGO” OKOLI

WoSo

As the trial gets closer, more details come out about the USWNT’s case against the federation. One recent piece of information to come out is the article preventing any strike or lockout as long as the CBA is still in effect. The USWNT Cannot Strike and More Revelations From Latest U.S. Soccer Lawsuit Filings | Sports Illustrated

Melbourne City clinched their second Premiership with a win over Western Sydney, who are at real risk of dropping out of the W-League’s top four. W-League review Melbourne City crowned Premiers Western Sydney woes

Beth England’s spectacular goal only briefly appeared to turn the tide in one of the best matches of the season. Manchester City vs. Chelsea was a brilliant showcase for WSL - SBNation.com

Your coaching is bad and you should feel bad. Does women’s football have a problem with underachieving coaches? - All For XI

World

Paul Pogba has told ESPN that although he doesn’t want Liverpool to lift the Premier League title, Jurgen Klopp’s team will be deserving winners. Man United's Pogba praises Liverpool but 'we don't want them to win the title'

Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard will be sidelined for the remainder of the La Liga season, Belgium national team coach Robert Martinez has said. Real Madrid lose Hazard for season - Belgium boss Martinez

The Italian government is moving toward playing games behind closed doors in affected areas as authorities try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus could see more Serie A games played behind closed doors

Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger says he is “the scapegoat” after no evidence was found to support his allegation of abuse from fans at Tottenham. Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger says 'racism won' after no evidence found to support abuse claim - BBC Sport

A Manchester United fans group writes an open letter to the mayor of Bruges, complaining of what they call ‘deplorable treatment’. Man Utd fans complain of 'deplorable treatment' in Bruges - BBC Sport

Inter Milan’s Europa League last-32 home match against Ludogorets will be played behind closed doors because of fears about the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus: Inter Milan v Ludogrets in Europa League to be played behind closed doors - BBC Sport

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar is sidelined at the same time of year again to spark Rio Carnival rumours. Neymar: PSG forward can go to the Rio Carnival after all - BBC Sport

Manchester United have embarked on a new initiative aimed at increasing their pool of local talent in order to find potential stars of the future. Manchester United cast the net with new emerging local talent programme | Football | The Guardian

The English, Scottish and Irish FAs have taken steps to curtail heading in youth football. Children under age of 12 should not head footballs in training, say FAs | Football | The Guardian

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin is expected to meet the head of the Greek soccer federation on Monday for emergency talks on how to reform the country’s professional league. Greece, UEFA in emergency talks to overhaul soccer league

YouTuber Kurt ‘Kurt0411’ Fenech, accused of targeting employees and FIFA 20 competitors, has been banned from playing all Electronic Arts games. EA bans ‘abusive’ FIFA player Kurt0411 from all its games and services - Polygon

What’s on TV?

11:45 AM - Cardiff City v. Nottingham Forest - EFL Championship - ESPN+

12:00 PM - Chelsea v. Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League - B/R Live, Galavision

12:00 PM - Napoli v. Barcelona - UEFA Champions League - B/R Live, TUDN

5:00 PM - Atlanta United v. Motagua - Concacaf Champions League - FS1, TUDN

7:00 PM - Cruz Azul v. Portmore United - Concacaf Champions League - FS2, TUDN

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