Shakhtar Donetsk will continue their European journey after beating Rennes in a penalty shootout to seal a place in the Europa League last 16. And it comes in the same week as the one-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war.

One year of Russia-Ukraine war: Shakhtar Donetsk book spot in Europa League last 16

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit. 
 
The match on December 9 was called off following a COVID outbreak at the London club. Spurs also saw Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester called off as the surge in COVID cases among squads.

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UEFA then said the match between Tottenham and Rennes could not be rescheduled and referred the matter to its disciplinary body. It has awarded Rennes a 3-0 win and they top the group, with Vitesse runners-up and Spurs finishing third. 
 
"To declare the 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stade Rennais FC, that was initially scheduled to be played on 9 December 2021, as forfeited by Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 0-3 in accordance with Annex J.3.1 to the Regulations of the UEFA Europa Conference League (2021/22 Season)," UEFA said in a statement. 
 
UEFA's ruling means there will be no European football for the club in the New Year, with a statement on Monday confirming the decision of the chairman of UEFA's Appeals Body.

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Tottenham Hotspur reacted to the UEFA ruling, saying that club have to accept this. 
 
"We are disappointed by the ruling of the UEFA Appeals Body and the refusal to allow more time for the match to be rescheduled. We have to accept this ruling, however, and our focus now turns to the competitions we remain in," Spurs said in a statement.

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit.

Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after UEFA confirmed on Monday that their postponed match against Rennes would be deemed as a forfeit. The match on December 9 was called off following a COVID outbreak at the London club. Spurs also saw Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Leicester called off as the surge in COVID cases among squads. ALSO READ: Premier League: Liverpool held by Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 in a controversial thriller UEFA then said the match between Tottenham and Rennes could not be rescheduled and referred the matter to its disciplinary body. It has awarded Rennes a 3-0 win and they top the group, with Vitesse runners-up and Spurs finishing third. "To declare the 2021/22 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Stade Rennais FC, that was initially scheduled to be played on 9 December 2021, as forfeited by Tottenham Hotspur FC, who is therefore deemed to have lost the match 0-3 in accordance with Annex J.3.1 to the Regulations of the UEFA Europa Conference League (2021/22 Season)," UEFA said in a statement. UEFA's ruling means there will be no European football for the club in the New Year, with a statement on Monday confirming the decision of the chairman of UEFA's Appeals Body. ALSO READ: Premier League title race to continue despite increase in COVID-19 cases Tottenham Hotspur reacted to the UEFA ruling, saying that club have to accept this. "We are disappointed by the ruling of the UEFA Appeals Body and the refusal to allow more time for the match to be rescheduled. We have to accept this ruling, however, and our focus now turns to the competitions we remain in," Spurs said in a statement.

Europa Conference League: Rennes awarded 3-0 win after UEFA fails to reschedule Spurs game

After going out in the first round at the US Open, Andy Murray continued his comeback at a Challenger event in Rennes on Monday, saying he wanted to play matches and boost his ranking.

"Obviously I would like to try and win the event," said the Scot who on Monday beat German Yannick Maden 6-3, 6-1, in the first round at Rennes.&nbsp;

"Most importantly, for me, is just to get matches. I want to keep playing, competing and get my body used to playing two, three, gour matches in a week again".

Murray, who underwent right hip surgery in 2017 and again 2019, lost in five sets to third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round in New York, where the Scot won the third of his major titles in 2012.&nbsp;

"One of the goals between now and the end of the year is to try and make a big improvement with my ranking, and to do that, I need to be competing often," said the 34-year-old who is ranked 116.&nbsp;

"I still feel like I can play a very high level but if all of the time when I go to the big tournaments I play top players right at the beginning of the event, it's not so easy".

"The Challengers often have good players. We have three guys that have been in the top 10. That's quite rare. There should be some good matches, and it's nice for the crowd to come out and watch the French players," he said.&nbsp;

After going out in the first round at the US Open, Andy Murray continued his comeback at a Challenger event in Rennes on Monday, saying he wanted to play matches and boost his ranking.

After going out in the first round at the US Open, Andy Murray continued his comeback at a Challenger event in Rennes on Monday, saying he wanted to play matches and boost his ranking. "Obviously I would like to try and win the event," said the Scot who on Monday beat German Yannick Maden 6-3, 6-1, in the first round at Rennes. "Most importantly, for me, is just to get matches. I want to keep playing, competing and get my body used to playing two, three, gour matches in a week again". Murray, who underwent right hip surgery in 2017 and again 2019, lost in five sets to third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round in New York, where the Scot won the third of his major titles in 2012. "One of the goals between now and the end of the year is to try and make a big improvement with my ranking, and to do that, I need to be competing often," said the 34-year-old who is ranked 116. "I still feel like I can play a very high level but if all of the time when I go to the big tournaments I play top players right at the beginning of the event, it's not so easy". "The Challengers often have good players. We have three guys that have been in the top 10. That's quite rare. There should be some good matches, and it's nice for the crowd to come out and watch the French players," he said.

Murray wins in Rennes as he aims to get his body 'used to playing'

The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards are just a few days away, and the first batch of presenters for the 2021 ceremony is announced.&nbsp; Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will be handing out the trophies on February 28, 2021, at 8 pm ET.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-golden-globes-2021-full-nominations-list-golden-globes-news-hollywood-news-361111">Full nominations list</a> 
 
The star-studded list includes some of last year’s big winners and nominees, including Joaquin Phoenix and Renne Zellweger, both won Golden Globes in 2020 for their roles in 'Joker and 'Judy', respectively.&nbsp;

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Awkwafina is also one of the presenter, last year, she created history and had won her first Golden Globe for 'The Farewell' adding to the list Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Wiig, and Annie Mumolo are also one of the presenters. More presenters will be revealed before the big night. 
 
''We are thrilled to announce Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, @awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Wiig, and Annie Mumolo as presenters at the #GoldenGlobes! Tune to @nbc on Sunday, 2/28 at 8P ET/5 P PT!'' They tweeted from the official account.&nbsp;

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This year, the Golden Globes are going to look very different from previous years. While the format for the show is believed to be both in-person and virtual— is still unknown.

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This year, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are returning as the host, however, they are going to be doing their jobs by staying&nbsp;miles away from each other. They will be airing live on NBC at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT,&nbsp;Fey will host from the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City and Poehler will host from the ceremony`s usual location inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.&nbsp;

The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards are just a few days away, and the first batch of presenters for the 2021 ceremony is announced. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will be handing out the trophies on February 28, 2021, at 8 pm ET.

The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards are just a few days away, and the first batch of presenters for the 2021 ceremony is announced. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will be handing out the trophies on February 28, 2021, at 8 pm ET. Full nominations list The star-studded list includes some of last year’s big winners and nominees, including Joaquin Phoenix and Renne Zellweger, both won Golden Globes in 2020 for their roles in 'Joker and 'Judy', respectively. 'Da 5 Bloods', Bridgerton': Golden Globe 2021 snubs find mention in SAG Award nomination list Awkwafina is also one of the presenter, last year, she created history and had won her first Golden Globe for 'The Farewell' adding to the list Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Wiig, and Annie Mumolo are also one of the presenters. More presenters will be revealed before the big night. ''We are thrilled to announce Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, @awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Wiig, and Annie Mumolo as presenters at the #GoldenGlobes! Tune to @nbc on Sunday, 2/28 at 8P ET/5 P PT!'' They tweeted from the official account. We are thrilled to announce Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, @awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Kristen Wiig, and Annie Mumolo as presenters at the #GoldenGlobes! Tune to @nbc on Sunday, 2/28 at 8P ET/5 P PT! pic.twitter.com/2kpFBvjT4g — Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) February 17, 2021 × This year, the Golden Globes are going to look very different from previous years. While the format for the show is believed to be both in-person and virtual— is still unknown. Asian descents to black artists: Golden Globes 2021 nominee list is diverse This year, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are returning as the host, however, they are going to be doing their jobs by staying miles away from each other. They will be airing live on NBC at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Fey will host from the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City and Poehler will host from the ceremony`s usual location inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Golden Globe 2021: Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger & others announced as presenters

Chelsea outclassed Dynamo Kiev 3-0 in the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/chelsea-edge-out-malmo-as-arsenal-suffer-europa-league-setback-197546"> first leg of their Europa League</a> last-16 tie on Thursday but Arsenal face an uphill task to make the quarter-finals after slumping to a 3-1 defeat at French club Rennes.

Napoli, Dynamo Zagreb, Villarreal and Valencia will also take victories into next week’s second legs, while Sevilla v Slavia Prague and Eintracht Frankfurt v Inter Milan ended all square.

Chelsea were by far the better side at Stamford Bridge – they had eight shots on target to Kiev's none - but it was not until Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a third goal in stoppage time that the scoreline fully reflected their dominance.

Pedro put the home side ahead after 17 minutes when he played a one-two with Olivier Giroud and set them on the road to their eighth win in nine Europa League games this season.

Brazilian midfielder Willian made it two with a perfect free kick after 65 minutes before 18-year-old substitute Hudson-Odoi side-footed home.

Arsenal had never lost to French opposition away from home in 12 previous European games and they took an early lead when what looked like a cross from Alex Iwobi evaded everyone and sneaked in at the far post.

Playing in their change turquoise-green shirts, the English side controlled most of the first half but the match changed completely four minutes before halftime when Sokratis Papastathopoulos was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Rennes equalised from the resulting free kick when Benjamin Bourigeaud rifled home at the second attempt and they came out for the second half looking far more positive than the Londoners.

The French team went ahead 20 minutes into the second half when Mehdi Zeffane’s shot looped off defender Nacho Monreal into the net and Ismaila Sarr made it 3-1 two minutes from time when he powered home a header from a lovely curling left-wing cross.

First-half goals from Arkadiusz Milik and Fabian Ruiz, and an own goal by Jerome Onguene gave Napoli a 3-0 over Austrian champions Salzburg and extended their unbeaten home record in the competition to five matches.

Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead against Slavia Prague but were pegged back on both occasions in a pulsating 2-2 draw in Spain.

Wissam Ben Yedder put the home side ahead in the first minute and although Miroslav Stoch equalised with a deflected shot, Munir restored Sevilla's lead.

Alex Kral put the visitors level again six minutes before halftime when he turned a corner into the net.

Fellow Spaniards Villarreal had a happier evening in St Petersburg and will take a solid 3-1 lead over Zenit into the second leg at home.

Villarreal, third bottom of La Liga, took the lead after 33 minutes when Vicente Iborra headed home from a free kick but the home side took only two minutes to level thanks to Sardar Azmoun, whose quick thinking allowed him to stab home from close range.

The Spaniards, though, took control in the second half, with Gerard Moreno putting them 2-1 ahead after 64 minutes and Manu Morlanes added the third.

Valencia, UEFA Cup winners in 2004 and the third Spanish side left in the competition, beat Krasnodar 2-1 thanks to a first-half double from Rodrigo.

An improved second-half performance from the Russian side was rewarded with a goal by Swede Viktor Claesson.

Bruno Petkovic scored a penalty for Dinamo Zagreb to give them a 1-0 home win over Benfica while in the only game between two former winners of the UEFA Cup, Eintracht Frankfurt were held 0-0 at home by Inter Milan.

It was the first time Eintracht, who have won seven of their eight Europa League matches this season, failed to score.

The second legs take place next Thursday.

Chelsea outclassed Dynamo Kiev 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday but Arsenal face an uphill task to make the quarter-finals after slumping to a 3-1 defeat at French club Rennes.

Chelsea outclassed Dynamo Kiev 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday but Arsenal face an uphill task to make the quarter-finals after slumping to a 3-1 defeat at French club Rennes. Napoli, Dynamo Zagreb, Villarreal and Valencia will also take victories into next week’s second legs, while Sevilla v Slavia Prague and Eintracht Frankfurt v Inter Milan ended all square. Chelsea were by far the better side at Stamford Bridge – they had eight shots on target to Kiev's none - but it was not until Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a third goal in stoppage time that the scoreline fully reflected their dominance. Pedro put the home side ahead after 17 minutes when he played a one-two with Olivier Giroud and set them on the road to their eighth win in nine Europa League games this season. Brazilian midfielder Willian made it two with a perfect free kick after 65 minutes before 18-year-old substitute Hudson-Odoi side-footed home. Arsenal had never lost to French opposition away from home in 12 previous European games and they took an early lead when what looked like a cross from Alex Iwobi evaded everyone and sneaked in at the far post. Playing in their change turquoise-green shirts, the English side controlled most of the first half but the match changed completely four minutes before halftime when Sokratis Papastathopoulos was sent off for a second bookable offence. Rennes equalised from the resulting free kick when Benjamin Bourigeaud rifled home at the second attempt and they came out for the second half looking far more positive than the Londoners. The French team went ahead 20 minutes into the second half when Mehdi Zeffane’s shot looped off defender Nacho Monreal into the net and Ismaila Sarr made it 3-1 two minutes from time when he powered home a header from a lovely curling left-wing cross. First-half goals from Arkadiusz Milik and Fabian Ruiz, and an own goal by Jerome Onguene gave Napoli a 3-0 over Austrian champions Salzburg and extended their unbeaten home record in the competition to five matches. Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead against Slavia Prague but were pegged back on both occasions in a pulsating 2-2 draw in Spain. Wissam Ben Yedder put the home side ahead in the first minute and although Miroslav Stoch equalised with a deflected shot, Munir restored Sevilla's lead. Alex Kral put the visitors level again six minutes before halftime when he turned a corner into the net. Fellow Spaniards Villarreal had a happier evening in St Petersburg and will take a solid 3-1 lead over Zenit into the second leg at home. Villarreal, third bottom of La Liga, took the lead after 33 minutes when Vicente Iborra headed home from a free kick but the home side took only two minutes to level thanks to Sardar Azmoun, whose quick thinking allowed him to stab home from close range. The Spaniards, though, took control in the second half, with Gerard Moreno putting them 2-1 ahead after 64 minutes and Manu Morlanes added the third. Valencia, UEFA Cup winners in 2004 and the third Spanish side left in the competition, beat Krasnodar 2-1 thanks to a first-half double from Rodrigo. An improved second-half performance from the Russian side was rewarded with a goal by Swede Viktor Claesson. Bruno Petkovic scored a penalty for Dinamo Zagreb to give them a 1-0 home win over Benfica while in the only game between two former winners of the UEFA Cup, Eintracht Frankfurt were held 0-0 at home by Inter Milan. It was the first time Eintracht, who have won seven of their eight Europa League matches this season, failed to score. The second legs take place next Thursday.

Europa League: Arsenal slump to defeat against French club Rennes

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