Good Morning!
David Cooper here with our key sports headlines on Wednesday.
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TOP STORY
First big test: New Whites boss Julen Lopetegui.
City rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid clash on Wednesday evening in the European Super Cup final in Tallinn (11pm kick-off UAE time).
Here, we bring you the key talking points, battles and much more as the two Spanish giants meet.
We’ll also bring you more Los Blancos news throughout the day in our live blog.
FOOTBALL
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Tottenham have apologised to supporters after the “unavoidable” delay to the opening of their new stadium at White Hart Lane.
Read more, here.
CRICKET
Ben Stokes was found not guilty on Tuesday.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan claims Ben Stokes has brought cricket into disrepute but said the all-rounder has “suffered enough punishment” as he prepares for a return to Test cricket.
Read more, here.
REGIONAL
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The UAE’s worrying struggles at Under-23 level have continued after they suffered a 1-0 reversal to Syria during their 2018 Asian Games opener on Tuesday evening.
Read Matt Monaghan’s report.
SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP
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WHAT’S ON
UEFA Super Cup Final: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid (11pm)