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No Uber Cup for Pearly, Thinaah?

Mar 26, 2024

(Pearly and Thinaah happy that they won't be blamed if the Uber Cup team loses) 

The women's doubles badminton duo of Pearly Tan/M. Thinaah could be dropped from our Uber Cup squad.  

According to BAM coaching director Rexy Mainaky, the pair may instead focus on their training and preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics.  

BAM will discuss the issue tomorrow.  

This year's Thomas and Uber Cups will be held in Chengdu, China from April 27-May 5 

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Harimau Malaya captain Dion Cools has promised a more energetic and consistent performance from the squad, in tonight's home World Cup qualifier against Oman.  

This, after the national squad struggled with fitness in their 2-nil defeat to Oman last week.  

That result meant that Malaysia dropped to 3rd place in their qualifying group, behind Oman and Kyrgyzstan on goal difference.  

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Liverpool and Man United will reportedly battle it out to sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa this summer.  

Juve are open to selling the winger to balance their books, and could accept offers of around £34 million.  

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Kyle Walker will reportedly recover from his hamstring problem in time for Man City's clash against current Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend.  

He picked up the problem during England's recent match against Brazil.  

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Meanwhile, England boss Gareth Southgate has named Declan Rice as the captain for their international friendly against Belgium.

This follows the withdrawal of Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire.