FA Cup: Southampton's match against Shrewsbury Town called off over coronavirus concerns
4 years ago

FA Cup: Southampton's match against Shrewsbury Town called off over coronavirus concerns

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Southampton’s FA Cup home tie against League One Shrewsbury Town this weekend is off after a number of positive coronavirus tests in the visiting camp, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Saints said they had received confirmation from the Football Association after a number of players and staff at third-tier Shrewsbury tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday’s scheduled third-round match. “A meeting of the FA’s Professional Game Board will take place early next week to make a decision as to what will happen with the fixture,” said a statement from the side. The visitors revealed their training ground had been “effectively closed” since Monday after a number of positive Covid-19 tests among first-team players and staff.

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Premier League reports fourth straight weekly fall in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League reports fourth straight weekly fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had reported 16 new infections of COVID-19 in the previous week, continuing a downward trend in the number of positive cases for a fourth week. The league recorded 33 cases in the last three reports, while there were 103 positives, a weekly record, between December 20 and December 26. "The Premier League can …

Manchester City plunged into Covid chaos ahead of FA Cup third round
3 years ago

Manchester City plunged into Covid chaos ahead of FA Cup third round

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have been hit by a major coronavirus outbreak, with 21 members of their first-team set up isolating ahead of tonight's FA Cup tie at Swindon Town. Pep Guardiola has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Friday night's FA Cup tie 'It is unpredictable. City want to fulfil Friday night's cup game at League Two Swindon, broadcast on ITV, …

WSL: Chelsea's clash with Spurs called off due to COVID outbreak
3 years ago

WSL: Chelsea's clash with Spurs called off due to COVID outbreak

The Hindu  

Chelsea's home clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's Super League on Friday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests, delaying the competition's return following the winter break by a day. Chelsea was due to host its London rival at Kingsmeadow to kick off the second half of the season, but a number of Chelsea players tested positive for …

Liverpool's League Cup clash with Arsenal postponed due to COVID-19
3 years ago

Liverpool's League Cup clash with Arsenal postponed due to COVID-19

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Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final first leg match with Arsenal, scheduled to be played on Thursday, has been postponed due to a surfeit of COVID-19 cases, Liverpool announced on their website. London: Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final first leg match with Arsenal, scheduled to be played on Thursday, has been postponed due to a surfeit of COVID-19 cases, Liverpool announced on their …

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant
3 years ago

Coronavirus disrupts sports: Full list of matches postponed and players affected due to Omicron variant

India TV News  

Secured bio-bubbles, stringent measures all stand soiled when Covid-19 creeps in with its raging effects. Ranji Trophy 2021-22 While BCCI's white-ball domestic events- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy sailed smoothly, things didn't go the merry way for the red-ball domestic tournament. In the wake of the same, the governing body of cricket in India- BCCI took the …

Liverpool's Covid outbreak gets worse as Pep Lijnders tests positive
3 years ago

Liverpool's Covid outbreak gets worse as Pep Lijnders tests positive

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's plans for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal tomorrow are in further disarray after they were forced to shut down their Kirkby training centre. The move came just hours after it emerged Pep Lijnders, the club’s assistant manager, had tested positive for Covid-19 and the scheduled press conference he was due to lead had been …

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had found 94 new positive COVID-19 cases among players and staff in the last week, the first week-by-week decrease in positive results for eight weeks. " Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp as well as Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip from the playing squad missed the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Sunday after …

Tottenham Hit by Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak Ahead of League Cup Semifinals Against Chelsea
3 years ago

Tottenham Hit by Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak Ahead of League Cup Semifinals Against Chelsea

News 18  

Tottenham have been hit by fresh coronavirus concerns ahead of their League Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea on Wednesday. The League Cup semi-finals have remained two-legged ties despite the pleas of Conte and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, whose side face Arsenal in the other last four clash, to be changed to one-off games. Then for sure, we’ll do everything …

Three Liverpool players COVID-19 positive before Chelsea trip: Klopp
3 years ago

Three Liverpool players COVID-19 positive before Chelsea trip: Klopp

The Hindu  

Three Liverpool players and more staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the trip to Chelsea but it is too soon to ask the Premier League to postpone the game, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday. RELATED | "We have three new COVID cases in the team and a few more in the staff, so it's not so …

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week
3 years ago

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week

The Hindu  

A record 103 positive COVID-19 cases were found among players and staff in the Premier League over the past week, the league said on Monday following a raft of fixture postponements during the busy festive period. "The League can today confirm that between Monday 20 December and Sunday 26 December, 15,186 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. …

Everton's COVID-19 cases, injuries force Premier League to postpone Burnley game
3 years ago

Everton's COVID-19 cases, injuries force Premier League to postpone Burnley game

Hindustan Times  

COVID-19 cases and injuries at Everton forced the Premier League to accept the club's request for a postponement and called of their Boxing Day fixture away at Burnley, the league said on Friday. General view of a corner flag before the match It is the 13th Premier League game to be called off due to COVID-19 and third Boxing Day …

Premier League: Burnley-Everton Postponed Due to Merseysiders' Coronavirus Outbreak
3 years ago

Premier League: Burnley-Everton Postponed Due to Merseysiders' Coronavirus Outbreak

News 18  

Burnley’s match at home to Everton on December 26 has become the latest Premier League fixture to be postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak, it was announced Friday. But that initial plea was rejected despite Everton manager Rafael Benitez saying he only had nine fit outfield players at his disposal for the fixture on Boxing Day, traditionally one of the …

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed

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A total of 12 matches have now been called off in the past two weeks as Britain battles record numbers of positive Covid cases due to the Omicron variant of the virus. London: Liverpool’s clash with Leeds and Watford’s trip to Wolves, scheduled for 26 December, became the latest Premier League games to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks on …

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut
3 years ago

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut

Daily Mail  

Scores of Premier League footballers, who have tested positive for Covid-19, are now back in contention for selection during Christmas after ministers cut the period of isolation. He could now be in contention for Leeds' Boxing Day trip to Liverpool and the home game with Aston Villa on December 28, provided he records negative lateral flow tests and is symptom …

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Aston Villa's Premier League game at home to Burnley on Saturday has been postponed due to more Covid-19 cases in the Villa squad, the league announced about two hours before kickoff. EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases "After reviewing all the new information provided by Aston Villa this morning and receiving separate medical advice, …

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns

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Manchester City Pep Guardiola may join the growing list of those in isolation after he returned an inconclusive COVID-19 test that forced the cancellation of his press conference on Friday London: Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. Manchester City …

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. “That's the reason why the Premier League, on Monday, have put in place an opportunity for the managers to get together and I'm hoping there will be a lot of clarity which comes …

Brentford suffer a Covid outbreak as boss Thomas Frank is told club has 13 positive cases
3 years ago

Brentford suffer a Covid outbreak as boss Thomas Frank is told club has 13 positive cases

Daily Mail  

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has demanded that this weekend's round of Premier league fixtures are postponed after his side was hit by a major Covid outbreak. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has called for this weekend's Premier League games to be postponed after they became the latest top-flight side to suffer a Covid outbreak Sums up the state of play right …

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match
3 years ago

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League’s Covid-19 crisis deepened on Wednesday …

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW
3 years ago

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW

Daily Mail  

The Football League must introduce mandatory twice-weekly Covid testing this week in order to safeguard the Christmas fixture schedule, say EFL clubs. QPR had to call off Monday's Championship clash with Sheffield United due to an outbreak The 20 Premier League clubs agreed on Tuesday to introduce mandatory daily lateral flow tests with two PCR tests on top in an …

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave
3 years ago

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave

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Tottenham’s trip to Brighton and Manchester United’s visit to Brentford have been postponed due to outbreaks in the Spurs and United camps in recent days Liverpool, United Kingdom: Premier League fans will be subject to vaccine passport checks to enter stadiums from Wednesday, but fears are rising over how long the English top flight can continue in front of capacity …

Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week
3 years ago

Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week

The Hindu  

The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week, it said on Monday just hours after Manchester United's fixture against Brentford was thrown into doubt due to an outbreak at the club. "Individuals who tested positive are isolating per Premier League protocols," the club said in a statement. …

Premier League reports record 42 new Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

Premier League reports record 42 new Covid-19 cases

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This week’s significant spike eclipses the previous highest weekly figure of positive tests - 40 cases were recorded at the start of January. The English Premier League on Monday reported 42 new Covid-19 cases, a record number since testing figures started being released in May 2020. Clubs have already been instructed by the league to reinstate emergency measures, including the …

Man United's league game at Brentford postponed due to COVID-19
3 years ago

Man United's league game at Brentford postponed due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Manchester United's Premier League match at Brentford on Tuesday has been postponed due to an outburst of COVID-19 cases at the Old Trafford club, the league announced on Monday. United had reported a "small number" of cases discovered among first-team staff and players on Sunday, with the squad who travelled to Norwich City for their Premier League clash on Saturday …

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown
3 years ago

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another shutdown due to the rapid spread of Omicron and their slow progress in vaccinating players. Premier League clubs are fearful the rise in Covid-19 cases could force mass postponements Worries have been exacerbated by the slow pace of vaccination programmes at clubs Sportsmail has learned that …

Europa Conference League: UEFA says Tottenham-Rennes game is off after COVID outbreak
3 years ago

Europa Conference League: UEFA says Tottenham-Rennes game is off after COVID outbreak

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UEFA confirmed in a statement on Thursday the game would not go ahead, giving the organisation a headache over the rescheduling of the game. London: European football’s governing body UEFA has confirmed that Tottenham’s Europa Conference League game with Rennes on Thursday is off after a coronavirus outbreak in the Spurs camp. Tottenham announced on Wednesday that the Group G …

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa Conference League Game against Rennes Called Off Due to Covid-19
3 years, 1 month ago

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa Conference League Game against Rennes Called Off Due to Covid-19

News 18  

Tottenham Hotspur’s home Europa Conference League game against Rennes on Thursday has been called off due to the number of coronavirus cases in the Spurs squad, the Premier League club said in a statement on Wednesday. Coach Antonio Conte confirmed earlier that there had been 13 positive cases at Tottenham, eight players and five members of staff. “We can confirm …

Tottenham hit by Covid outbreak ahead of Rennes match
3 years, 1 month ago

Tottenham hit by Covid outbreak ahead of Rennes match

The Hindu  

Tottenham's plans for a busy period of games have been hurt by a coronavirus outbreak at the club. With a must-win Europa Conference League game against Rennes on Thursday and then Premier League games at Brighton and Leicester, Spurs' preparations look set to be severely impacted. It saw matches against Aston Villa and Fulham called off last season due to …

Southampton to be without Shane Long for West Ham clash after positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 3 months ago

Southampton to be without Shane Long for West Ham clash after positive COVID-19 test

Daily Mail  

Southampton will be without striker Shane Long for their home Premier League game with West Ham United after he tested positive for Covid-19, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed on Thursday. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be without Shane Long after he tested positive for Covid Long tested positive last week ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal "We have a few players …

More coronavirus infections at Mainz before Bundesliga 2021-22 opener
3 years, 4 months ago

More coronavirus infections at Mainz before Bundesliga 2021-22 opener

The Hindu  

Bundesliga club Mainz reported three more coronavirus infections on Wednesday ahead of its league opener against the visiting RB Leipzig on Sunday. Mainz said two players and a coaching staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and Tuesday following Karim Onisiwo’s positive result on Friday. The club said “there have also been cases of infection in the domestic sphere.” …

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders

The Hindu  

Fans attending Premier League games are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks of the new season. Ticket holders should be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result within 48 hours before the game via the NHS COVID Pass. A statement added the …

Tottenham Hotspur to trial NHS COVID Pass for Arsenal friendlies ahead of English Premier League season
3 years, 5 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur to trial NHS COVID Pass for Arsenal friendlies ahead of English Premier League season

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur will trial the use of the NHS COVID Pass to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of supporters attending its men's and women's pre-season friendlies against Arsenal next month, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The men's game kicks off at 2pm before the women's team takes on its north London rivals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August …

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium

News 18  

If one is a fan in London who has a valid ticket for entering the Wembley Stadium for the Euro final on Sunday, then he/she has to present evidence that they are at a low risk of transmitting the COVID-19 infection. Fans have to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to be uploaded 48 hours …

Covid scare at England training camp with journalist forced to isolate
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid scare at England training camp with journalist forced to isolate

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England suffered a Covid scare as a journalist …

COVID case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020

India TV News  

A coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams at the European Championship after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate. Midfielder Mason Mount and left back Ben Chilwell were deemed by English health authorities to have had “interaction" with Gilmour during England's 0-0 draw with Scotland at Wembley Stadium on …

Premier League report just TWO positive Covid-19 cases from 2,915 tests
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League report just TWO positive Covid-19 cases from 2,915 tests

Daily Mail  

Only two Premier League players or staff provided positive samples in last week's twice-weekly coronavirus testing, the league has announced. The league recorded seven positive tests in the last round of results so the latest figures are again a boost to the league, which enhanced its Covid-19 protocols in early January. The Premier League has recorded just two positive Covid-19 …

Premier League clubs report 16 new Covid cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League clubs report 16 new Covid cases

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have recorded 16 new Covid cases in the latest round of testing, a decrease of 20 from last week's 36 results. The Premier League have announced 16 players and staff tested positive for Covid in their latest round of results Players have been told to avoid close contact wherever possible, including huddles A Premier League statement read: …

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff

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London: The Premier League revealed on Monday that 36 players and staff tested positive for coronavirus over the past week, a slight fall from the record number of 40 cases in the previous seven days. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 4 January and Sunday 10 January, across two rounds of testing, 2,593 players and club staff …

Spurs still expect to face COVID-hit Villa: Mourinho - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Spurs still expect to face COVID-hit Villa: Mourinho - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur is preparing for its Premier League game at Aston Villa to go ahead on Wednesday despite its opponent being hit by a COVID-19 outbreak, manager Jose Mourinho said. Villa had to field academy players in its 4-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Liverpool last Friday after nine first team players and five staff members tested positive for the …

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round
4 years ago

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round

The Hindu  

The English Football League, which governs the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Friday that 112 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing. The EFL did not name the clubs or players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but said the infected individuals will self-isolate for 10 days. READ | "Following the latest …

Wolves' Nuno alarmed by COVID-19 case surge in English clubs - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Wolves' Nuno alarmed by COVID-19 case surge in English clubs - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo is alarmed by the rising number of COVID-19 cases within English clubs and fears the situation will worsen. Aston Villa’s FA Cup third round-match against Liverpool on Friday is in doubt after Villa reported new COVID-19 cases in its squad while Shrewsbury Town’s clash at Southampton will not go ahead after an outbreak at …

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown
4 years ago

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are set to enforce partial academy closures after the government's decision to impose a third national lockdown. Clubs are seeking to clarify the short-term futures of their academies amid the third lockdown But Under-18s football and above will be given the green light to continue as normal, as per the proposals which are still to be ratified. …

Aston Villa reports 'significant' coronavirus outbreak - SPorttar
4 years ago

Aston Villa reports 'significant' coronavirus outbreak - SPorttar

The Hindu  

Aston Villa reported a “significant" coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground on Thursday, a day before a scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool. The club said “a large number” of players and staff returned positive tests following routine testing on Monday, and they “immediately went into isolation.” “A second round of testing was carried out immediately and produced …

FA Cup: Southampton vs Shrewsbury Town called off due to COVID-19 cases
4 years ago

FA Cup: Southampton vs Shrewsbury Town called off due to COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

Southampton's FA Cup third round match against Shrewsbury Town will not take place as scheduled on Saturday after the third tier team reported several COVID-19 cases in its squad, the Football Association announced on Thursday. Shrewsbury informed the FA that due to the "significant number" of cases among players and staff, it did not have enough fit players who were …

Premier League: 40 COVID-19 cases among players, staff following tests
4 years ago

Premier League: 40 COVID-19 cases among players, staff following tests

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Tuesday that a total of 40 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, the highest number of cases in a week this season, in two rounds of tests conducted last week. READ| The league, which is now conducting tests twice per week, did not name the people who tested positive but said they will self-isolate for 10 …

EFL Championship: Derby County close training ground in wake of multiple positive COVID-19 tests
4 years ago

EFL Championship: Derby County close training ground in wake of multiple positive COVID-19 tests

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London: Championship strugglers Derby County have closed their training ground after several first-team staff members and players tested positive for coronavirus, the club said on Tuesday. “Staff members and players were tested on Monday and have subsequently returned a number of positive results,” read a statement on Derby’s website. “The names of those individuals will not be made public for …

Burnley vs Fulham postponed due to coronavirus outbreak at west London club
4 years ago

Burnley vs Fulham postponed due to coronavirus outbreak at west London club

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fulham's Premier League trip to Burnley that was …

Championship games off after COVID-19 outbreaks - Football News -S Sportstar
4 years ago

Championship games off after COVID-19 outbreaks - Football News -S Sportstar

The Hindu  

Two Championship matches scheduled for Saturday have been postponed after Bristol City and Luton Town reported COVID-19 outbreaks in their squads on Friday. City said its players showed COVID-19 symptoms but could not test the entire squad and staff as the testing laboratory was closed with Friday being a New Year bank holiday. This is City’s second major brush with …

Championship Games Off After Covid-19 Outbreaks at Bristol City, Luton Town
4 years ago

Championship Games Off After Covid-19 Outbreaks at Bristol City, Luton Town

News 18  

Two Championship matches scheduled for Saturday have been postponed after Bristol City and Luton Town reported COVID-19 outbreaks in their squads on Friday. City said their players showed COVID-19 symptoms but could not test the entire squad and staff as the testing laboratory was closed with Friday being a New Year bank holiday. This is City’s second major brush with …

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