Chong Wei: Truth hurts, I do not mind if people are upset with me

Lee Chong Wei says he has accepted not being liked for the decisions he has made as the national performance committee chairman.

Football

Chelsea's Alonso backs Estevao for bigger role ahead of Man United clash

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Brazilian teenager Estevao would get opportunities this season and dismissed media speculation over a January loan move for the forward ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

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Iraola says too soon for title talk as in-form Liverpool welcome Arsenal

Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola refused to let a five-match winning run go to his team's head on Friday, saying it was too early to discuss a Premier League title challenge before champions Arsenal visit Anfield on Sunday.

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Man City's Maresca rejects criticism of discipline in his time at Chelsea

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca brushed aside questions about the number of red cards players received during his spell at Chelsea after a tense exchange with a reporter on Friday, saying he did not view the issue as a concern.

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Zii Jia: Always tough vs Kodai, progress made

Lee Zii Jia was proud of his efforts, despite bowing out of the Hylo Open second round after a 11-21, 21-13, 14-21 loss against Kodai Naraoka on Friday.

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Copa del Rey fixtures postponed following train crash

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) postponed Wednesday's 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches following a train collision in Toledo province that killed at least 30 people.