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December 24, 2021

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 IFMSPORTS

Liverpool V Leeds United And Wolves V Watford Postponed Due To Covid Cases

The Premier League has postponed Liverpool's game against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford because of coronavirus.

Both games were at 1pm on Sunday, 26 December but have been called off after requests from Leeds and Watford.

The Premier League said Leeds could not play "due to the number of players with Covid-19, injuries and illness".

The two latest postponements mean there have been 12 top-flight games called off because of an increase in coronavirus cases.

The most recent round of testing of top-flight players and staff revealed a record 90 positive tests, but Premier League clubs decided on Monday to not make any changes to the festive schedule.

At the meeting, clubs were advised that if they have 13 fit players, plus a goalkeeper, they should fulfil their games.

Andy Murray Given Australian Open Wildcard

Andy Murray has been given a wildcard for the main draw of the Australian Open in January.

The 34-year-old Briton missed the 2021 tournament after he was not allowed to travel to Melbourne following a positive test for coronavirus.

The five-time Australian Open runner-up last played at the event in 2019 when he thought it might be his last match as a professional because of injury.

"I'm really excited to be back playing at the Australian Open," said Murray.

"I've had some great times in Australia playing in front of the amazing crowds and I can't wait to step back out on court at Melbourne Park."

Tournament director Craig Tiley added: "Andy is renowned for his fighting spirit, passion and love of the game and I'm delighted to welcome him back to Melbourne in January."

Pele Leaves Hospital After Treatment For Colon Tumour

Brazil legend Pele has been discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment for a colon tumour.

The three-time World Cup winner, 81, had surgery to remove the tumour in September, with the hospital saying at the time he would also need to have chemotherapy.

Sao Paulo's Hospital Albert Einstein said Pele was "stable" and would "continue treatment".

Pele is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 games.

He had been having treatment at the hospital since 31 August after the tumour was detected in routine tests.

Pele's health has been a concern in recent years. He had prostate surgery in 2015 after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in six months, and he was back in again for a urinary infection in 2019.

The former striker is one of only four players to have scored in four World Cup tournaments.