Well, now they have indeed failed to reach the last 16, the knock-out phase of the competition.

现在，他们真的未能进入淘汰赛阶段的16强比赛了。 与其说他们是遥远的佛罗伦萨一个点球的受害者，不如说是利物浦自身动荡的受害者。

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The real estate operation has entered into the phase of cultural competition.

房地产经营进入文化竞争阶段。

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The final preparation phase prior to major competition.

最后的准备阶段先于主要的比赛。

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The German side had claimed that the former Chelsea striker had not been registered in time to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.

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His firm acted for Celtic last season in a Europa League row involving FC Sion, which eventually saw the Scottish club replace the Swiss one in the competition's group phase.

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The debate is monopolised by two broad and opposing coalitions, one pushing for the rapid introduction of competition, the other arguing for a slower phase-in and cushier (some would say outrageous) terms for the established players.

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