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The death toll in China's&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission.

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Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.&nbsp;

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In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world.

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission. Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund. OPINION: WION Edit - Why Pakistan's Imran Khan is chasing the wrong priorities In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world. Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM Boris Johnson racist Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain`s prime minister who he accused of being racist. WATCH|Gravitas: Sri Lanka to withdraw from UN resolution on war crimes ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazils-neymar-records-statement-at-rio-police-station-over-rape-accusation-225168">Neymar</a> is expected to be sidelined for four weeks by the ankle injury that has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazils-neymar-out-of-copa-america-after-tearing-ankle-ligament-224880">ruled him out of the Copa America</a> with Brazil, his club Paris Saint-Germain said Saturday.

Two club doctors diagnosed his injury as a "sprain of the lateral ligament" in his right ankle, adding he would not require surgery and would instead receive "conservative treatment".

Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America after hurting himself during the 2-0 win over Qatar in a friendly on Wednesday, capping a nightmare year for the world's most expensive player who faces accusations of rape which he strongly denies.

A distraught-looking Neymar covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th minute.

His place in the Brazil squad will be taken by Chelsea's Willian.

The four-week timeline for Neymar's recovery would see him return in time for the start of the new French season, which begins over the weekend of August 10-11

Neymar is expected to be sidelined for four weeks by the ankle injury that has ruled him out of the Copa America with Brazil, his club Paris Saint-Germain said Saturday.

Neymar is expected to be sidelined for four weeks by the ankle injury that has ruled him out of the Copa America with Brazil, his club Paris Saint-Germain said Saturday. Two club doctors diagnosed his injury as a "sprain of the lateral ligament" in his right ankle, adding he would not require surgery and would instead receive "conservative treatment". Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America after hurting himself during the 2-0 win over Qatar in a friendly on Wednesday, capping a nightmare year for the world's most expensive player who faces accusations of rape which he strongly denies. A distraught-looking Neymar covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th minute. His place in the Brazil squad will be taken by Chelsea's Willian. The four-week timeline for Neymar's recovery would see him return in time for the start of the new French season, which begins over the weekend of August 10-11

PSG expect Neymar to recover in four weeks

French soccer champions Paris St Germain have been fined 100,000 euros ($113,590.00) after the club's scouts had for years listed the ethnic origins of young recruits, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday.

The league's disciplinary commission made the ruling after hearing from former officials involved in the recruitment between 2013-18 and PSG general manager Jean-Claude Blanc, who was not sanctioned, the LFP statement said.

Blanc has been at the Ligue 1 club since 2011 but PSG have previously said the club's general management did not know there was an ethnic registration system in a recruitment department.

Last November, the investigative website Mediapart, which based its allegations on the so-called 'Football Leaks' documents, claimed PSG had until the spring of 2018 asked recruiters to record the origin of players in four categories: 'Francais' (French), 'Maghrebin' (North African), 'Antillais' (West Indian), and 'Afrique noire' (Black African).

It is against French law to collect personal data which reveals racial or ethnic origins of individuals.

In 2014, the director of the club’s recruitment unit across the country, excluding the Paris region, defended at a meeting the ethnic vision of the team, justifying a discriminatory recruitment policy, Mediapart said.

On Nov. 8 last year, Qatari-owned PSG acknowledged and condemned the existence of the ethnic identity files.

“The general management of the club never knew of an ethnic registration system within a recruitment department or possessed any such forms," the club said at the time.

"Paris Saint-Germain confirms that forms with illegal contents were used between 2013 and 2018 by the recruitment cell of the training academy dedicated to regions outside Ile-de-France (Paris area). These forms were an individual initiative of the head of this department," it said.

French soccer champions Paris St Germain have been fined 100,000 euros ($113,590.00) after the club's scouts had for years listed the ethnic origins of young recruits, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday.

French soccer champions Paris St Germain have been fined 100,000 euros ($113,590.00) after the club's scouts had for years listed the ethnic origins of young recruits, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday. The league's disciplinary commission made the ruling after hearing from former officials involved in the recruitment between 2013-18 and PSG general manager Jean-Claude Blanc, who was not sanctioned, the LFP statement said. Blanc has been at the Ligue 1 club since 2011 but PSG have previously said the club's general management did not know there was an ethnic registration system in a recruitment department. Last November, the investigative website Mediapart, which based its allegations on the so-called 'Football Leaks' documents, claimed PSG had until the spring of 2018 asked recruiters to record the origin of players in four categories: 'Francais' (French), 'Maghrebin' (North African), 'Antillais' (West Indian), and 'Afrique noire' (Black African). It is against French law to collect personal data which reveals racial or ethnic origins of individuals. In 2014, the director of the club’s recruitment unit across the country, excluding the Paris region, defended at a meeting the ethnic vision of the team, justifying a discriminatory recruitment policy, Mediapart said. On Nov. 8 last year, Qatari-owned PSG acknowledged and condemned the existence of the ethnic identity files. “The general management of the club never knew of an ethnic registration system within a recruitment department or possessed any such forms," the club said at the time. "Paris Saint-Germain confirms that forms with illegal contents were used between 2013 and 2018 by the recruitment cell of the training academy dedicated to regions outside Ile-de-France (Paris area). These forms were an individual initiative of the head of this department," it said.

PSG fined 100,000 euros over ethnic origin recruitment policy

Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday after Neymar helped sink Liverpool in a blistering 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes.

The Brazilian struck in the 37th minute after Juan Bernat's early opener to put qualification for the last 16 in the French champions' hands and leave Jurgen Klopp's team needing to beat Napoli 1-0 or by two clear goals in two week's time to guarantee a place in the knockout stage.

Thomas Tuchel's PSG have massive European ambitions but have flattered to deceive on the continent since being taken over by Qatari investors, and after defeats at Anfield and draws with Group C leaders Napoli Wednesday's win gives them a great chance of qualifying from an extremely tight group.

They are in second place but still need a win at Red Star Belgrade -- who they beat 6-1 in Paris in October -- to ensure a knockout berth as they go into the final round of fixtures just two points ahead of Liverpool.

"It was our last chance to show that we are capable of competing with a team like Liverpool, a team with an incredible mentality," said PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.

"Everyone was ready to suffer for each other. That was necessary against Liverpool and it was a big step forward for us."

Defeat left a bad taste in Klopp's mouth, with the German coach frustrated by refereeing that he claimed made his side look like "butchers" while only booking Marco Verratti for a high first-half tackle on Joe Gomez.

"For me it's a red card," he said. "I look like a bad loser, but I don't care. I had a very good view of it and for sure it was not the same colour as the 500 other yellow cards."

Napoli meanwhile are just a point ahead of PSG but three ahead of Liverpool after breezing past Red Star Belgrade 3-1 thanks to Marek Hamsik's first goal of the season and a Dries Mertens double.

Carlo Ancelotti's side know that having beaten the Premier League outfit 1-0 in October a goal at Anfield next month would make their task much easier.

If they score the Reds would need to do so three times without reply to qualify ahead of the Italians with a superior head-to-head record.

A draw would also see them go through.

Spurs back from dead&nbsp;

Harry Kane said Tottenham Hotspur will go "all guns blazing" at Barcelona in two weeks time after Christian Eriksen brought his side back from the dead with the late winner in a pulsating clash with Inter Milan at Wembley.

Mauricio Pocchetino's side go level on seven points with Inter but move above them into second in Group B thanks to their head-to-head away goals and now need to match Inter's result in the final week to qualify.

They will travel to the Camp Nou on December 11 to take on Barcelona, who showed no signs of slowing down in a 2-1 win at PSV Eindhoven which guaranteed top spot.

"We played out from the back, through the lines, and we could have got a couple in the first half. The clean sheet was massive and thankfully we got the goal," said Kane to BT Sport.

"We will go all guns blazing now. It will be tough, but it is all to play for."

Atletico Madrid cruised into the next round with a simple 2-0 win over a Monaco team packed with youngsters and short on experience.&nbsp;

Koke set the ball rolling against Thierry Henry’s rock-bottom Monaco after just 90 seconds, before Antoine Griezmann ended the match as a contest after just 24 minutes.

Porto and Schalke qualified before their Group D match kicked off thanks to Galatasaray falling 2-0 at Lokomotiv Moscow.

Goals from Eder Militao and Jesus Corona put the Portuguese champions two up early in the second half before Nabil Bentaleb's 89th-minute penalty have the German's hope of a late point.

However, Moussa Marega slotted home the third to seal first place for Sergio Conceicao's team.

Borussia Dortmund also qualified following their goalless draw with Club Brugge.

Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday after Neymar helped sink Liverpool in a blistering 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes.

Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday after Neymar helped sink Liverpool in a blistering 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes. The Brazilian struck in the 37th minute after Juan Bernat's early opener to put qualification for the last 16 in the French champions' hands and leave Jurgen Klopp's team needing to beat Napoli 1-0 or by two clear goals in two week's time to guarantee a place in the knockout stage. Thomas Tuchel's PSG have massive European ambitions but have flattered to deceive on the continent since being taken over by Qatari investors, and after defeats at Anfield and draws with Group C leaders Napoli Wednesday's win gives them a great chance of qualifying from an extremely tight group. They are in second place but still need a win at Red Star Belgrade -- who they beat 6-1 in Paris in October -- to ensure a knockout berth as they go into the final round of fixtures just two points ahead of Liverpool. "It was our last chance to show that we are capable of competing with a team like Liverpool, a team with an incredible mentality," said PSG coach Thomas Tuchel. "Everyone was ready to suffer for each other. That was necessary against Liverpool and it was a big step forward for us." Defeat left a bad taste in Klopp's mouth, with the German coach frustrated by refereeing that he claimed made his side look like "butchers" while only booking Marco Verratti for a high first-half tackle on Joe Gomez. "For me it's a red card," he said. "I look like a bad loser, but I don't care. I had a very good view of it and for sure it was not the same colour as the 500 other yellow cards." Napoli meanwhile are just a point ahead of PSG but three ahead of Liverpool after breezing past Red Star Belgrade 3-1 thanks to Marek Hamsik's first goal of the season and a Dries Mertens double. Carlo Ancelotti's side know that having beaten the Premier League outfit 1-0 in October a goal at Anfield next month would make their task much easier. If they score the Reds would need to do so three times without reply to qualify ahead of the Italians with a superior head-to-head record. A draw would also see them go through. Spurs back from dead Harry Kane said Tottenham Hotspur will go "all guns blazing" at Barcelona in two weeks time after Christian Eriksen brought his side back from the dead with the late winner in a pulsating clash with Inter Milan at Wembley. Mauricio Pocchetino's side go level on seven points with Inter but move above them into second in Group B thanks to their head-to-head away goals and now need to match Inter's result in the final week to qualify. They will travel to the Camp Nou on December 11 to take on Barcelona, who showed no signs of slowing down in a 2-1 win at PSV Eindhoven which guaranteed top spot. "We played out from the back, through the lines, and we could have got a couple in the first half. The clean sheet was massive and thankfully we got the goal," said Kane to BT Sport. "We will go all guns blazing now. It will be tough, but it is all to play for." Atletico Madrid cruised into the next round with a simple 2-0 win over a Monaco team packed with youngsters and short on experience. Koke set the ball rolling against Thierry Henry’s rock-bottom Monaco after just 90 seconds, before Antoine Griezmann ended the match as a contest after just 24 minutes. Porto and Schalke qualified before their Group D match kicked off thanks to Galatasaray falling 2-0 at Lokomotiv Moscow. Goals from Eder Militao and Jesus Corona put the Portuguese champions two up early in the second half before Nabil Bentaleb's 89th-minute penalty have the German's hope of a late point. However, Moussa Marega slotted home the third to seal first place for Sergio Conceicao's team. Borussia Dortmund also qualified following their goalless draw with Club Brugge.

Liverpool on the ropes as PSG close in on Champions League knockouts

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not happy after receiving six yellow cards during Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-on-the-ropes-as-psg-close-in-on-champions-league-knockouts-180113">loss against Paris Saint Germain</a>.

"<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-liverpool-made-to-look-like-butchers-against-psg-says-klopp-180125">We looked like Butchers</a>' Jurgen Klopp complains of PSG's 'playacting' during the French club's 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League.

The Parc des Princes contest was marked by a number of interruptions with last season's finalists Liverpool committing 20 fouls.

While addressing the media, Klopp said, "The number of interruptions in the game was just not cool."

"Two times in a row we won the fair play, what is it table, in England. And tonight we like butchers when you at the yellow cards we had," he added.

"So it was clever of PSG, of Neymar, specially him yeah, but a lot of other players went down like it was really something serious."

Defeat left the English club's hopes of reaching the last 16 hanging in the balance.

Liverpool are third in Group C on six points, two behind PSG and three behind Napoli, who they face at Anfield in the final round of matches on Dec. 11.

Juergen Klopp's side need a 1-0 win, or a victory by a two-goal margin or more, to progress.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not happy after receiving six yellow cards during Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League loss against Paris Saint Germain. "We looked like Butchers' Jurgen Klopp complains of PSG's 'playacting' during the French club's 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not happy after receiving six yellow cards during Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League loss against Paris Saint Germain. "We looked like Butchers' Jurgen Klopp complains of PSG's 'playacting' during the French club's 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League. The Parc des Princes contest was marked by a number of interruptions with last season's finalists Liverpool committing 20 fouls. While addressing the media, Klopp said, "The number of interruptions in the game was just not cool." "Two times in a row we won the fair play, what is it table, in England. And tonight we like butchers when you at the yellow cards we had," he added. "So it was clever of PSG, of Neymar, specially him yeah, but a lot of other players went down like it was really something serious." Defeat left the English club's hopes of reaching the last 16 hanging in the balance. Liverpool are third in Group C on six points, two behind PSG and three behind Napoli, who they face at Anfield in the final round of matches on Dec. 11. Juergen Klopp's side need a 1-0 win, or a victory by a two-goal margin or more, to progress.

'It was clever of Neymar': Juergen Klopp complains of PSG playacting

Paris St&nbsp;Germain's head coach confirmed that two of his star players Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will be fit for their side's crunch Champions League match with Liverpool.

Thomas Tuchel told a news conference on Tuesday (November 27) that Brazilian Neymar and World Cup winner Mbappe are 'fit and ready to go', which should be a boost for the runaway French league leaders.

The two attackers missed PSG's 1-0 weekend victory over Toulouse, leaving it to Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani to score the team's winning goal.

PSG lost 3-2 to Liverpool when the teams met in September through an injury-time winner by Firmino, but mixed results for both sides since leave them eager for a win when they play their Group C match on Wednesday (November 28) at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris.

Italian side Napoli lead the group on head-to-head, with Liverpool in second and PSG third.

Red Star Belgrade lie in fourth but are also in contention to qualify from the group after a shock 2-0 win over Liverpool earlier this month.

Paris St Germain's head coach confirmed that two of his star players Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will be fit for their side's crunch Champions League match with Liverpool.

Paris St Germain's head coach confirmed that two of his star players Neymar and Kylian Mbappe will be fit for their side's crunch Champions League match with Liverpool. Thomas Tuchel told a news conference on Tuesday (November 27) that Brazilian Neymar and World Cup winner Mbappe are 'fit and ready to go', which should be a boost for the runaway French league leaders. The two attackers missed PSG's 1-0 weekend victory over Toulouse, leaving it to Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani to score the team's winning goal. PSG lost 3-2 to Liverpool when the teams met in September through an injury-time winner by Firmino, but mixed results for both sides since leave them eager for a win when they play their Group C match on Wednesday (November 28) at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris. Italian side Napoli lead the group on head-to-head, with Liverpool in second and PSG third. Red Star Belgrade lie in fourth but are also in contention to qualify from the group after a shock 2-0 win over Liverpool earlier this month.

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