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Tuesday April 7

PARAGUAY: Former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho is released from jail and placed under house arrest in an Asuncion hotel while awaiting trial, with his brother, on charges of using false passports to enter the country.

Wednesday April 8

TAJIKISTAN: After beating Khujand 2-1 to lift the Super Cup at the weekend, Istiklol start the defence of their league title with a 7-0 win against Dushanbe-83.

Sunday April 12

Having missed out on their first-ever Premier League title on the final day of last season – when they lost at home to eventual champions Tatung – Taipower get their revenge on the opening day

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