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Manchester United cans friendly match vs Preston

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3 years ago

July 30, 2021

Manchester United has been forced to cancel their pre-season friendly with Preston North End after a COVID-19 outbreak within the first-team squad.

The Red Devils identified a small number of suspected live cases following the latest round of testing at the club.

A statement issued by United on Thursday said: “Maintaining Covid security is a priority for us.

“Following routine testing of the first team training group today, we have identified a small number of suspected positive cases. This has led to those people isolating, pending further tests.

The statement continues: “As a precautionary measure based on covid protocols, we have taken the difficult decision that we will not now be able to play the friendly match against Preston North End this Saturday.“

“We regret the disruption to Preston and disappointment caused to fans. Any Manchester United fans who have purchased tickets for the game will be automatically refunded.“

As a precautionary measure based on COVID protocols, our pre-season friendly against Preston North End on Saturday has been cancelled.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 29, 2021

“At this stage, we do not expect further disruption around our forthcoming matches, but we will continue to follow Premier League protocols in this regard.”

The decision to cancel the game with Preston leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with just one more warm-up fixture before the start of the Premier League campaign on August 14.

The cases are a mixture of players and staff, who tested positive with lateral flow tests but will need to take PCR tests to confirm the result.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured