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Europe's top clubs say they will boycott FIFA's proposed new Club World Cup, leaving FIFA president Gianni Infantino's latest plans in serious doubt and risking a major split in the world game.

SOCCER-CHAMPIONS/ Man Utd to face Messi again in Champions League quarter-finals

NYON, Switzerland, March 15 (Reuters) - Barcelona will meet Manchester United in the Champions League last eight in a repeat of the 2009 and 2011 finals which were both won by the Catalans, with the help of goals from Lionel Messi. RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/

McKenzie moves pays off as Chiefs end losing run with draw WELLINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - The switch to fullback from flyhalf worked wonders for Damian McKenzie on Friday as he scored a try and added 13 points from the boot to help end the Waikato Chiefs' losing streak with a 23-23 draw with the Wellington Hurricanes in Hamilton.

UPCOMING SOCCER

SOCCER-AFRICA/LALIGA INTERVIEW-Soccer-La Liga’s hands-on approach to Africa is paying dividends

In the battle for the hearts and minds of Africa’s growing legion of ‘connected’ football fans, Spain’s La Liga has stolen a march on rivals as it seeks to grow its footprint on the continent. 15 Mar 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

SOCCER-LIVERPOOL/MOORE Soccer-Moore gamer background brings in cash and fans to Liverpool title drive

Liverpool FC CEO Peter Moore discusses how he has leveraged a background in gaming to drive engagement with Liverpool FC fans. As LFC makes a run at the Premier League title and continues to advance through the Champions League, Moore’s work on the business side has a direct impact with the club’s success on the pitch. 15 Mar 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-WAT-CRY/REPORT Soccer - FA Cup quarter-finals-Watford v Crystal Palace

Watford take on Crystal Palace for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals 16 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BUR-LEI/REPORT Soccer-England-Premier League-Burnley v Leicester

Burnley take on Leicester City in a match they need to win to climb away from trouble 16 Mar

RUGBY RUGBY UNION-SUPER/

Super Rugby - Week Five Super Rugby week five.

16 Mar 02:30 ET / 06:30 GMT RUGBY-UNION-NATIONS-ITA-FRA/ (PIX)

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v France Italy play France on the last day of the Six Nations.

16 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/LIONS

Rugby - Lions host the Rebels in Super Rugby South Africa's Lions play host to the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

16 Mar 09:05 ET / 13:05 GMT TENNIS

TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/ (PIX) (TV) Tennis - ATP 1000 - BNP Paribas Open

The ATP hosts its first World Tour Masters 1000 event of the season in Indian Wells, California. 16 Mar

GOLF GOLF-PLAYERS/ (PIX) (TV)

Golf - PGA Tour - The Players Championship Round three of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Webb Simpson is the defending champion.

16 Mar 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT FIGURE SKATING

FIGURESKATING-WORLD/USA-CHEN Figure skating-American Chen discusses upcoming world championships

World champion Nathan Chen speaks on a conference call ahead of the March 18-24 figure skating world championships in Japan. 15 Mar 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

MOTOR RACING MOTOR-F1-AUSTRALIA/ (PIX) (TV)

Motor racing - Formula One - Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying Action from qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix - the opening race of the 2019 Formula One world championship.

16 Mar 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT CRICKET

CRICKET-ODI-ZAF-LKA/ Cricket - South Africa v Sri Lanka - Fifth ODI

South Africa play Sri Lanka in their fifth one-day international at Newlands 16 Mar 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT