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Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight

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Manchester City travel to Copenhagen looking to wrap up qualification from group G in the Champions League.

Erling Haaland maintained his hot streak with a goal in the 4-0 victory over Southampton last weekend.

And Pep Guardiola will look to the Norwegian striker to clinch a top two finish for City with Borussia Dortmund, currently three points behind the Premier League champions, facing Sevilla, who are stuck on one point.

City will be conscious of Sunday’s match against a wounded Liverpool side while they keep pace with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match:

List of 7: Historic International Sporting Moments in Japan

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With the Japanese Grand Prix set to take place at Suzuka Circuit this weekend, we thought we’d take a look back at some historic international sporting moments that have occurred in Japan. Our latest list of seven includes Brazilian Ronaldo displaying why he was once the best striker on the planet, the greatest long jump final of all time and the biggest upset in boxing history. We begin, though, with a super sprinter from the 1964 Summer Olympics.

1. Hayes’ Heroics

In contrast to the spectator-less 2020 Games, the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics was a joyous and lively event with

What’s New in Tokyo: October 2022

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One of the best things about Tokyo is there’s always something new. There are creative seasonal menus and pop culture collaborations that you can find only here. Themed cafes and restaurants are all the rage too. Speaking of novelties, here’s our discovery of what’s new in Tokyo this month.

Pronto Collaboration with Spy x Family Anime

Spy x Family, the super popular anime taking Japan and the world by storm, returned with new episodes on October 2. Pronto is joining the hype with a special limited edition menu developed in collaboration with the anime. Following Pronto’s success with its

College Football Playoff picture for Week 7: Changes are on deck

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There was not an upset in the top 10 in Week 6, and that means the College Football Playoff picture will not change much.

Change, however, is coming soon. Week 7 will feature two – perhaps three – top-10 showdowns.

Alabama visits Tennessee in the latest installment of the Third Saturday in October. Penn State travels to Michigan in a Big Ten East undercard challenge to see who wants to challenge Ohio State. Oklahoma State and TCU meet in a battle of unbeaten Big 12 teams, and Clemson stays on the road at Florida State.

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North Korea Continues to Provoke Japan

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In this week’s roundup, we report on the latest missiles from Pyongyang as North Korea continues to provoke Japan and several other countries. There’s sad news domestically as two Japanese icons pass away and the body of a 7-year-old girl is found in the Edo River. In Myanmar, filmmaker Toru Kubota is handed a 10-year prison sentence. And in sport, NBA players delight Japanese fans at the Saitama Super Arena.

J-Alert Warning Shocks Residents in Northern Japan

Residents in Northern Japan were given a fright on Tuesday morning as alarms began bleeding from cellphones and public speakers. For the

5 Must-see Cultural Events in Tokyo: Fall 2022

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Part of why Tokyo is always exciting is the different exhibitions piquing our curiosity. This fall, from noh to the wonders of manga, there is a myriad of cultural events to see for those wanting to deepen their knowledge of Japanese culture. Here are our five must-see cultural events in Tokyo.

All of these events are possible thanks to the support of the Japan Cultural Expo. Learn more about the initiative and its other events on the expo’s official website.

Small karabitsu chest with plovers by the shore in maki-e and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Heian Period, 12th century, Kongobuji Temple,

8 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: October 10–16

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There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week, including a Shibuya Parco Art Week, the Japan Writers Conference and Short Shorts Film Festival’s online screenings. Here’s what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the coming week.

1. Shibuya Parco Art Week 2022

Shibuya Parco Art Week will feature up-and-coming and world-renowned artists in one place with 40 events held at 24 locations around Shibuya Parco. In addition to holding the world’s first solo exhibition of VR works by British contemporary artist Julian Opie, the documentary film Make-up Artist: The Kevin Oakin Story will be released in

Top New Music Albums from Japan: September 2022

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Back after the summer break, musicians really hit the ground running in September. This year has been dominated by newer artists, yet last month reminded us that even accomplished musicians still got ‘it.’

We have crackling experimental electronic spookiness by Ultrademon through to punk jazz from Hei Tanaka plus foot-tapping city pop with YeYe and more. September’s top albums are a mishmash of genres, each one a standout in its own way.

No Buses — Home Sweet Home

Fresh from their appearance at Fuji Rock’s Red Marquee stage, indie five-piece No Buses released their third album Home Sweet Home to