Malaysia’s Uber Cup badminton campaign has suffered a blow after Pearly Tan withdrew from the squad due to injury.  

The women’s doubles star says it’s due to a back problem that she picked up during last week’s Badminton Asia Championship.  

She says she will now focus on her recovery and vowed to come back even stronger.  

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Malaysia badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has paid tribute to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen following the two-time Olympic champion’s retirement.

Chong Wei hailed Axelsen as a true champion and thanked him for his immense contributions to the sport.

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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa launched a furious attack on the match officials after his side were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

Arbeloa said the referee “ruined the game” by sending off Eduardo Camavinga for a second booking he felt was unjustified.

The red card proved decisive as Madrid collapsed afterwards, as they conceded two late goals.  

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Mikel Arteta insists his Arsenal team have the character to cope with pressure following their 1-nil aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.

Arteta acknowledges the imperfections of his team but recognizes the value in his players as they look to end a six year trophy drought.

They play Atletico Madrid in the semifinals, with the first leg scheduled to take place at the end of the month.