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Stars of the English Premier League are paying virtual hospital visits to raise the spirits of patients and staff at Christmas.

EPL players and managers usually deliver presents in person to hospitals at Christmas, but this year the tradition has gone online because of Covid-19.

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Liverpool players Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Alisson Becker hosted a special online hospital visit to meet with young patients and their families.

Meanwhile Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin made a surprise call to 13-year-old fan Dylan, who is recovering at home after undergoing an emergency operation.

Manchester United players wrapped presents and recorded messages for the patients and staff at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Christie’s cancer hospital and the Francis House Children’s Hospice.

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard made a surprise call to seven-year-old fan Jai Rai-Aheer, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in May.

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Tottenham players Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier made calls to patients and staff at four hospitals – North Middlesex University Hospital, The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone and Whittington Hospital in Islington.

Elsewhere, Arsenal sent toys and club goodies to young people at the Whittington, the Royal Free, Homerton and Barnet hospitals.

Published : December 25, 2021

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Thailand time AFF or ASEAN Football Federation held a press conference before the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 semi-final second leg match between the Thai national team and the Vietnam national team

The situation in the first game, Thailand defeated Vietnam 2-0 first from Chanathip Songkrasin’s two goals.

this press release The Thai national team has sent Mano Polking, the head coach of the Thai national football team, and midfielder Thanawat Suengchitthaworn, a talented midfielder, to attend the press conference.

At the press conference, Mano Polking said: 
“With only two days of preparation, I probably won’t be able to practice much. will focus on the analysis from the first game What Thailand is good at and what needs to be done to be better. The important thing is that the 2-0 lead is a dangerous score. If Vietnam scores, they have their confidence back. So we must concentrate. Do not concede goals and play well in the first half of the first game. If the goal is scored, it will give more advantages. in order to pass through to the finals.”

“Personally, I’m not very happy with the second half. but because of the tactics itself to focus more on compact games thus causing heavy pressure from Vietnam They had multiple chances to hit the beam and hit the pole. It means that the plan that is not very effective has to be improved in this game.”

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“In the matter of VAR It’s good to make football with good quality. But it must be done in the correct way like foreign leagues do. Parts from the first game with comments many vietnamese fans I think that even with VAR The result of the decision will be the same as before. It didn’t help the decision to change. In addition, if talking about VAR, Thai should also get a new penalty shootout because the Vietnamese goalkeeper does not stand on the line. However, I do not want to focus on the judge’s decision. Because in the game there are many things to analyze and focus on the game better.”

“I don’t think Thailand and Vietnam are better quality. Because both teams have good teams. good player resources And there are clear guidelines for playing. As for Chanathip, we know his quality very well and performed very well. In the first game, it was nice to have Chanathip in the team. And hope to perform well again in the second game which will be a difficult game You have to play as a team for 90 minutes, but as I said, it’s a dangerous game and requires concentration.”

“Vietnam’s game plan is thought to be different from the first match. Because now the score starts with Thailand leading 2-0, I think Vietnam should use the same plan in the second half. Wingback pushed up and attacked more and moved more of Nguyen Guang Hai into the middle. which the Thai team has to analyze at each point well Along with tutoring the team to deal with all the systems that Vietnam can use In addition, it will return to play in its own way like a good first half game. Don’t pack too many defensive games like in the second half.”

Thanawat Suongchitthavorn, Thailand midfielder

Thanawat Suongchitthavorn, Thailand midfielder, said,

 “Everyone in the team is very confident. But I believe that the second game will be difficult for sure. However, I am confident that the team has good quality to qualify for the finals.”

The next match program for the Thai national team will meet with the Vietnamese national team. in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Championship The second match will be played on December 26, 2021, 7.30 p.m. broadcast live on CH7 HD and AIS Play.

Published : December 25, 2021

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Thailand beats defending champion Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the AFF Championship semi-finals in Singapore. Both goals were scored by Chanathip Songkrasin, as Thailand prepares for the second match on Sunday.

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Published : December 24, 2021

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Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Kongsak Yodmanee and SAT executives held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the anti-doping law has been adjusted in line with international demands and is awaiting Cabinet approval.

Kongsak said the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) sent an official letter to the Doping Control Agency on July 22 asking it to amend the Anti-Doping in Sport Act BE2555 (AD 2012) by September 14 so that it conforms to the international 2021 Anti-Doping Code.

Kongsak said SAT contacted related organisations in Thailand and foreign countries to resolve the issue and prepared to adjust the law. However, the process could not be carried out in time, which resulted in WADA handing Thailand a punishment.

Kongsak said the Tourism and Sports Ministry, the Office of the Council of State, SAT and the National Olympic Committee of Thailand have now amended 24 sections of the act and this has been recognised by WADA.

He said SAT sent the draft to the Cabinet Secretariat on December 20. It was expected to be presented at a Cabinet meeting on December 28.

SAT will immediately contact WADA to reverse the punishment after the amended law has been enforced, Kongsak added.

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Published : December 23, 2021

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When badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won gold at the 2021 BWF World Championships in Spain, Thailand was not able to fly the national flag. Instead, it had to settle for the Badminton Association of Thailand’s pennant.

This is because Thailand has been blacklisted by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) since October 7 for failing to adjust its “out-of-date” anti-doping law in line with the international 2021 Anti-Doping Code.

WADA prohibits the use of any substance or method that:

• Has the potential to enhance or enhances sports performance
• Represents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete
• Violates the spirit of sports

WADA also requires that Thailand’s National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADO) be independent. NADO currently comes under the jurisdiction of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT).

WADA gave Thailand 21 days to amend its anti-doping law but the process was too complicated to complete in time. Hence, it has been hit by the following penalties:

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• Thailand can only hold international tournaments that it had been selected for before October 8, 2022. The country cannot offer to host any other international competitions, though this punishment does not include the Olympics or Paralympics.

• Thailand can fly its national flag at the Olympics, Paralympics, Winter Olympics and Youth Olympics. However, the Thai national flag cannot be flown at any other international sports competition. Uniforms worn by Thai athletes can still display the national flag or the word Thailand. Fans can also use the national flag to cheer Thai athletes.

Meanwhile, SAT is seeking permission from Thailand’s National Olympic Committee and Paralympic Committee to use their flags instead. In the meantime, SAT will call on sports associations to fly their own or SAT’s flag at international competitions.

Thailand expects to finish amending its law by February and believes the situation will return to normal by May.

However, WADA has warned that the punishment will last for at least one year and can be extended if the law is not amended.

Published : December 21, 2021

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Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival in Spain.

Nadal was back in his homeland after making his return from a foot injury in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi last week.

“I want to announce that on my return home after playing the tournament in Abu Dhabi, I have tested positive for COVID-19 in a PCR test.”

“I am going through some unpleasant moments, but I am confident that I will improve bit by bit, I am currently confined in my home and I have told people who have been in contact with me about the result,” he wrote on social media, adding that the illness could affect his participation in future events.

“I have to have total flexibility with my calendar and I will look at my options depending on how I progress,” explained Nadal.  

Published : December 21, 2021

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All Premier League and English Football League (EFL) holiday fixtures will go ahead despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

The 20 Premier League teams met on Monday to discuss the fixtures after six games were postponed last weekend.

Later, Premier League announced that two rounds of its fixtures are in place across five days from December 26, while EFL clubs will play games “where it is safe to do so”.

Clubs have been advised to play if they have 13 available players including the goalkeeper.

The Premier League confirmed that health and wellbeing remain their top priority and will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance with caution.

The league said 90 of the 12,345 tests conducted on players and staff from December 13 to 19 had come out positive. It also confirmed that 92 per cent of all players and staff have received at least one jab.

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The league said it will continue working with clubs to encourage vaccination and will start releasing vaccination rates among players from January.

Meanwhile, FA Cup replays in rounds three and four have been cancelled. The result will be decided on the day, with extra time and penalties if necessary.

The EFL Cup is also planning to reduce semi-final ties to one-leg matches.

Published : December 21, 2021

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Thai teams brought home two straight victories from two world championships on Sunday.

The first was badminton stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai who beat their Japanese counterparts Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in the mixed doubles final of the 2021 BWF World Championships in Spain.

The Thai duo’s scores of 21-12, 21-13 won them the gold medal.

Earlier, Thailand has only ever won a silver in mixed doubles in the 2019 BWF championships.

The second winners were Buriram United Esports, which beat Vietnam’s V Gaming in the grand finals of Arena of Valor International Championship 2021 held in Hanoi.

Though the team started slow, winning just one out of three games, they soon rallied and won three games straight.

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The Thai team returned home with a cash prize of US$400,000 (13.38 million baht).

Published : December 20, 2021

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The Thai national football team delighted their fans by becoming the Group A leader after beating the host team 2-0 on Saturday at the 2020 AFF Championship in Singapore. Thailand will play home and away matches with the leader of Group B on December 23 and 26.

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Published : December 19, 2021

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The English Premier League on Thursday postponed five matches scheduled for the weekend due to Covid-19 infections.

The fixtures affected are:

Saturday:
Southampton – Brentford
Watford – Crystal Palace
West Ham United – Norwich City
Manchester United – Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday:
Everton – Leicester City

Other matches will proceed as scheduled.

The matches were postponed because:
Brentford: The club had to close its training grounds due to cases and could not train for the match.
Watford: Several team members have been infected and the training grounds have had to be closed.
Norwich City: The team is short on members due to infections and injuries.
Leicester City: Many team members are down with Covid-19 and the training ground has had to be closed.
Manchester United: Many team members are isolated due to Covid-19 and its Carrington Training Complex is closed temporarily to prevent transmissions.

The recent surge in Covid-19 cases across the UK has forced the Premier League to reintroduce stringent measures such as frequent testing, wearing face masks while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time on the field.

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Published : December 17, 2021

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