Briefs

Hoewedes: Germany defender Benedikt Hoewedes faces a race to be fit for Tuesday’s friendly against Poland in Gdansk after picking up a groin injury. The Schalke defender came off at half-time after straining a ligament during Germany’s 6-2 win over...

Hoewedes: Germany defender Benedikt Hoewedes faces a race to be fit for Tuesday’s friendly against Poland in Gdansk after picking up a groin injury. The Schalke defender came off at half-time after straining a ligament during Germany’s 6-2 win over Austria.

Robben: Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness declared that he is confident winger Arjen Robben will extend his present contract with the club. “He has a contract for this season and next, but I have a feeling that he will renew his deal in the coming months,” he said.

Palmeiras: A Palmeiras supporters group has been banned from attending matches in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo following violent clashes with police last weekend. Two members of the “Mancha Alviverde” group were injured in skirmishes with police before a match between Palmeiras and their Sao Paulo rivals Corinthians.

Hargreaves: Hargreaves has been left out of the Man. City squad for the Champions League group stages. Hargreaves, is still working his way back to fitness after a series of injuries and City have decided not to include him among the 17 unrestricted places in the squad.

In Gozo: Division II KO QF: St Lawrence vs Żebbuġ 0-3; Għarb Rangers vs Oratory Youths 2-7.

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