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The LaLiga leaders claimed a point in Turin on Tuesday that guarantees they progress to the next phase as winners of Group D, despite having started the match with Lionel Messi surprisingly on the bench. Chances were few and far between at the Allianz Stadium but Ter Stegen made two decisive stops, denying Douglas Costa in the opening two minutes before producing an excellent reaction save to prevent Paulo Dybala scoring a winner in second-half stoppage time....

Reports in Spain and China say the 33-year-old Spanish international midfielder is close to sealing a transfer to the Chinese Super League (CSL), with Chongqing said to be his most likely destination. Chongqing coach Paulo Bento, who was in charge of Portugal at the last World Cup, said: “This is a rumour and it is very difficult to comment on rumours. “But I don’t think there is any fan or coach in the world that doesn’t like a player like Iniesta,” the Portuguese said, according to Chinese media reports, after Chongqing won 2-0 at Anhui Hefei in the fourth round of the Chinese FA Cup on Wednesday....

Costa sustained a thigh strain playing for Atletico Madrid against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Isco, Dani Carvajal, Inigo Martinez and Sergi Roberto are also injured. Wolves defender Jonny Otto, on loan from Atletico, received his first international call-up while there were returns to the squad for Real Betis defender Marc Bartra, Borussia Dortmund forward Paco Alcacer, who is on loan from Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid’s Koke....

The former Newcastle United striker was forced off in Tuesday’s Asian Champions League encounter against Kashima Antler which will rule him out of action for about seven months. The forward has since travelled to England for surgery but just before then, the players and officials of his club gathered to wish him a quick recovery. Impressed by the show of solidarity, the striker has taken time on social media to appreciate the support he has received from his club....

Grimes went down with a right knee injury after trying to tackle Jets receiver Brandon Marshall. MORE: Must-see Week 4 images | Picks | Predictions | Betting lines Grimes, a three-time Pro Bowler, was ruled out. CBS Sports sideline reporter Evan Washburn said Grimes tried to run on the sideline but appeared in obvious discomfort.

We’re not anticipating big changes to our RB rankings, but Peterson’s injury in particular could cause some movement. Here’s the latest news as you put together Week 4 lineup. WEEK 4 RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker Melvin Gordon injury update? After sitting out most of the second half of last week’s game, Gordon (knee) is in no danger of missing this week’s matchup with the Eagles....

A day after defeating host Russia 2-1 to advance to the knockout round, Chicharito is suffering from muscle fatigue. According to the AP, he warmed up with his teammates during the practice session in Kazan before leaving the field and watching from the bench. Mexico stars send Osorio a reminder An assistant coach said Chicharito was “fine, not a problem.” “He said that he was leaving because he was still a bit tired after the match,” midfielder Jonathan dos Santos added....

Keep up to date with all the Deadline Day rumours! The former France international reportedly clashed with team-mate Mats Hummels on Tuesday and has suffered a strained thigh. And the Bundesliga champions have confirmed a statement that Ribery is facing two weeks on the sidelines. That means he is a serious doubt for the first leg of his side’s Champions League last-16 tie against the Gunners, which takes place at the Allianz Arena on February 15....

With the Australian Open starting on Monday, all of the men’s top four have either current or recent injuries, while fitness woes threaten to play havoc with the women’s draw. Defending champion Kim Clijsters and five-time winner Serena Williams both pulled out of a warm-up event in Brisbane after on-court scares, while 2008 Open victor Maria Sharapova has not played this year due to an ankle problem. On Wednesday, 10th seed Andrea Petkovic withdrew with a stress fracture in her lower back, becoming the second high-profile cancellation alongside Venus Williams, who has auto-immune disease Sjogren’s syndrome....

In order to tease out the reveal of the next round of DLC fighters for Injustice 2, NetherRealm Studios will reveal them during a special celebrity showdown at gamescom 2017 that will be a “fight to the death” between world-famous DJs Steve Aoki and Don Diablo. The two are going to go head-to-head on August 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM BST – which translates to 5:00 AM CT – and the event can be viewed through a live stream on the Twitch front page, as well as through the developer’s official Twitch channel....

Dror is a prime example of the “health trippers” –type-A professionals expanding their minds and muscles on vacations that try to teach them how to relax. In the past five years, the number of yoga classes in U.S. health clubs has nearly doubled. Now those tired of sweating it out in a stuffy gym at 6 in the morning are taking vacations that are as much about breathtaking vistas as taking deep breaths....

20-year-old Smriti Mandhana, who had picked up a serious knee injury during the Big Bash League in 2016 also makes a comeback to the side, replacing Devika Vaidya, as the only change from the side that is currently engaged in a quadrangular tournament in South Africa. Watch: Mithali Raj’s awesome batting Extra Cover: Mithali Raj – A living legend in Women’s Cricket In case you didn’t know…. Indi will be hoping to do much better than their previous outing at the biggest stage of them all when playing at home, they surrendered meekly finishing bottom of the points table in a group which featured Sri Lanka, England, and the West Indies....

While Sanju scored in the first half, Dangmei Grace netted the second goal just minutes ahead of the full-time whistle. India had defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the previous match on Sunday. India made a good start right with right-back Dalima Chhibber being the main initiator from the flank. A couple of early free-kicks from long range saw winger Sanju, and striker Anju Tamang missing narrowly. As Head coach Maymol Rocky egged her team on, Sanju put the visitors into the lead with a perfectly-placed shot into the top right corner after Ratanbala played her through into the Indonesian penalty area....

Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Ramirez should be ready to go for the opener at Minnesota. The All-Star third baseman worked out Monday and Tuesday in Arizona, testing his bruised left knee while Cleveland finished its exhibition schedule with games against the Rangers in Texas. Ramirez will join the team for a workout Wednesday in Minnesota. Ramirez left the field on a cart Sunday in an alarming scene for the Indians, who will already be without star shortstop Francisco Lindor and second baseman Jason Kipnis....

The promotion confirmed that the former WWE Star will be a performer as well as the co-owner of the upstart promotion that will also have its own television show. In case you didn’t know… Rey Mysterio returned at this year’s Royal Rumble to a solid reaction and was rumored to sign a part-time deal with WWE in aftermath of the Rumble. Initially pitched to be John Cena’s WrestleMania 34 opponent, Mysterio was said to initiate talks with Triple H regarding one final run before he sustained an injury at an indy show....

Today’s vote was never in doubt. Since February, parliament had already passed two censure motions against the nearly blind president for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals and for his erratic, if not incompetent, leadership. But the president, a moderate Islamic cleric, never seemed to take the legislators’ moves seriously. He largely ignored parliament, arguing that its 500 members didn’t have the legal right to accuse him of wrongdoing and to bring impeachment proceedings against him....

More than 33 years after his grandfather Mario won the pole for the Indianapolis 500, Marco Andretti finished Sunday’s Fast Nine Shootout with the fastest lap times on the board, a four-lap average of 231.068 mph. The moment was just as special as one might imagine after the Andretti family lost John (Mario’s nephew) in January to colon cancer. MORE: Updated schedule for the 2020 Indy 500 “I was emotional,” Marco Andretti said after winning the pole....

Infantino, at the time an official with European soccer body UEFA, signed a contract with Argentine businessmen Hugo and Mariano Jinikis, owners of Cross Trading, for the South American broadcast rights to Europe’s Champions League competition. The pair were among several dozen soccer officials who were last year indicted in the United States as part of a huge corruption scandal which has swept the game and thrown FIFA into turmoil....

The Riot Shield has been controversial in Call of Duty: Warzone due to the negative play styles the shield encourages. While using this item, players can block massive amounts of damage and can even keep normally lethal damage from killing players that have the Riot Shield equipped. However, a glitch is currently keeping this item from doing what it was designed to do. RELATED: Modern Warfare: 10 Weapons That Should Be Added To Warzone...

INFJs love discussing ideas and imagining the future. They match well with other people who are comfortable rambling about theories, coming up with creative projects, or contemplating social issues. Passive aggression is also a no-go for INFJs. INFJs may shy away from sharing their own feelings, but they will share them when given the space and gentleness they require. Spontaneity is not completely off the table, however. When an INFJ feels comfortable, they will be more willing to try new things....