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Condemnation for abuse directed at Europa League final referee Anthony Taylor

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor in Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final. The Englishman had officiated the…

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Saturday’s game to be last of Messi ‘this season’, says PSG

PARIS, (Reuters) - Paris St Germain's home game against Clermont will not necessarily be Lionel Messi's last for the capital side, a club source said after coach Christophe Galtier said…

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Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia ends with injury

June 1 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo missed the final matchday of the Saudi Pro League due to injury as his Al-Nassr team finished their season with 3-0 victory over Al-Fateh…

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Europa League kings Sevilla beat Roma on penalties to win seventh crown

World Cup penalty hero Montiel nets winning spot kick Bounou saves two Roma efforts in shootout Mourinho suffers first European final defeat BUDAPEST,(Reuters) - Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla worked their…

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France slams Novak Djokovic over Kosovo ‘militant’ comment during French Open

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s controversial message at the French Open, in which he said Kosovo was the “heart of Serbia,” is “clearly not appropriate,” France’s Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra…

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Man City’s Guardiola named LMA, Premier League Manager of the Year

May 31 (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola was named the League Managers Association (LMA) and Premier League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Manchester City to the Premier League…

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Leeds United owner secures deal to take over troubled Sampdoria

MILAN, May 31 (Reuters) - Troubled Italian soccer club U.C. Sampdoria said its shareholders have approved a restructuring plan, a move which paves the way for a takeover by Leeds…

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Juventus seeks plea deal over further points deduction

Juventus will propose a plea bargain with Italy's soccer authorities on Tuesday over a case involving alleged irregularities in its payment of players' salaries, a source close to the matter…

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Manchester United boss Ten Hag calls for more investment

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called for more investment in the club so they can challenge for trophies after the team finished third in the Premier League this…

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Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title triumph

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has asked to take a break from the game and won't be in charge of the newly crowned Serie A champions next season, he said on…

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PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico in intensive care after riding accident

Paris St Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care following a riding accident, the French Ligue 1 club said. He fell off a horse while riding in the El…

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Photo Story: Milan beat Juventus to secure spot in Champions League

Milan's Olivier Giroud scores the 0-1 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and AC Milan, in Turin, Italy, 28 May 2023. The defeat ended Juve's…

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AIMS to pilot test avant-garde anti-doping technology at GSSE

The Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS) will be launching at the GSSE the first ever pilot project in Malta, whereby Dry Blood Testing (DBS) will be used. AIMS…

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Bayern Munich win their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich snatched their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in dramatic fashion with a final day 2-1 win at Cologne on Saturday courtesy of Jamal Musiala's 89th…

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PSG clinch record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain clinched a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title with one game to spare when they drew 1-1 at Racing Strasbourg on Saturday. The result put…

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Benfica wins record 38th Portuguese league title

Benfica won its first Portuguese league title in four years after beating Santa Clara 3-0 on Saturday on the final day of the season. FC Porto finished two points behind…

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Photo story: Red Star Belgrade win the Serbian soccer Cup Final

Players of Red Star celebrate after winning the Serbian soccer Cup Final match between Red Star Belgrade and FK Cukaricki in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday evening. Red Star staged a…

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Manchester United back in Champions League with 4-1 rout of Chelsea

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) - Manchester United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after they hammered Chelsea 4-1 on Thursday to secure a top-four…

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Martinez double as Inter retain Coppa Italia crown

ROME (Reuters) -Striker Lautaro Martinez scored twice as Inter Milan fought back to beat Fiorentina 2-1 and win their secured consecutive Coppa Italia title at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.…

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Italy’s soccer association FIGC probed over amateur youth tournaments

ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - The Italian soccer association (FIGC) is facing an investigation by the country's antitrust authority in a dispute over the running of youth tournaments, the authority…

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Motor racing-Honda to power Aston Martin’s F1 title ambitions from 2026

By Alan Baldwin May 24 (Reuters) - Honda will return to Formula One as a full-blown engine manufacturer powering Aston Martin's title ambitions when the sport enters a new era…

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Spain arrests 7 after racist incidents targeting Vinicius Jr

Police detained seven men on Tuesday over separate alleged racist incidents against Real Madrid football player Vinicius Jr as Spain's main soccer league urged changes to Spanish law that would…

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Newcastle back in Champions League, but Howe says top-four was not the plan

Qualifying Newcastle United for the Champions League was not even in Eddie Howe's thoughts at the start of the season but on Monday the club's remarkable transformation saw them secure…

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Spalletti says his future at Napoli has been decided

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has reached a decision about his future at the Serie A Champions, he said on Sunday after the 3-1 home victory against Inter Milan without giving…

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Updated: Juventus docked 10 points by football court

Updated 2039 Juventus were docked 10 points for the current season in a new ruling by an Italian soccer court investigating the club's transfer dealings, Italy's Football Association said. Before…

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Messi to lead Argentina in friendly against Australia in China

BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - Argentina captain Lionel Messi will lead his side against Australia in a friendly in Beijing next month with his first visit to China in six…

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Imola cancellation marks a rare weather defeat for F1

By Alan Baldwin Formula One raced through the pandemic and has overcome typhoons and earthquakes but the cancellation of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to torrential rain and…

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City champions, Forest safe, Everton clinging on

By Martyn Herman LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Manchester City wrapped up their fifth Premier League title in six seasons a day earlier than expected thanks to Nottingham Forest's victory over second-placed…

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Formula One to donate 1 million euros to flood relief in Italy

(Reuters) - Formula One will donate 1 million euros ($1.10 million) to support communities affected by flooding in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, the sport announced. The Imola circuit…

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Nadal to miss French Open, 2024 likely to be last year of career

(Reuters) - Holder Rafa Nadal will miss the French Open after failing to regain full fitness from a hip injury suffered at the Australian Open in January, and the 14-times…

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Photo Story: Fiorentina reach first European final in 33 years

Fiorentina's Nicolas Gonzalez celebrates after his second goal during the UEFA Conference League semi-final second leg match between Switzerland's FC Basel 1893 and Italy's ACF Fiorentina at the St. Jakob-Park…

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Photo Story: West Ham United reach their first major European final since 1976

WestHam United FC celebrates the 0-1 of Pablo Fornals of West Ham United FC during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi final second leg soccer match between AZ Alkmaar and…

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Photo story: Roma reach Europa League final after goalless draw at Leverkusen

Roma’s Gianluca Mancini celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi final second leg soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma in Leverkusen, Germany, 18 May 2023. AS Roma earned…

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Photo Story: Sevilla fight back to beat Juve and reach Europa League final

Sevilla FC's Marcos Acuna (L) in action against Juventus' Bremer during the UEFA Europa League second leg semi final soccer match between Sevilla FC and Juventus at Sanchez Pizjuan stadium…

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Photo Story: Hungary’s newly opened Balaton Park Circuit

A picture taken with a drone shows the newly constructed Balaton Park Circuit at Balatonfokajar, near Lake Balaton, southwest Hungary, 18 May 2023, two days after its official inauguration. The…

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Photo Story: Manchester City march into Champions League final

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (R) is beaten as Manchester City go 3-0 up during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, 2nd leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid…

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F1 cancels Imola race following flooding

ANSA - Formula 1 said Wednesday that this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola has been called off after the northeastern region was hit by a deadly wave of…

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Qatar emerges as shock contender to host Rugby League World Cup

Qatar is in contention to host the next Rugby League World Cup, with organisers admitting that “beggars can’t be choosers” as they weigh up financial considerations and human right issues.…

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UPDATED: Emilia Romagna hit by severe rains and floods; F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled

ROME, May 17 (Reuters) - At least three people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes as devastating floods hit Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, authorities said on Wednesday, warning…

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Photo Story: Mbappe attends French Elite Basketball match

French actor Omar Sy (L), French barber Brice Tchaga (C) and Paris Saint Germain's soccer player Kylian Mbappe (R) attend the French Elite Basketball match between Boulogne-Levallois Mets 92's and…

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Photo Story: Inter beat AC Milan to reach Champions League final

Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu reacts after winning the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg soccer match between FC Inter and AC Milan, in Milan, Italy, 16 May 2023. Inter Milan…

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Pogba unlikely to return for Juve this season after thigh injury

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is likely to miss the rest of the season after the club confirmed on Monday that he had sustained a thigh injury during their 2-0 triumph…

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Masks back in Giro d’Italia as COVID-19 hits the race

Giro d'Italia followers coming into contact with riders will be required to wear masks in the wake of COVID-19 cases that hit the race and forced overall leader Remco Evenepoel…

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Inzaghi urges Inter to expect the unexpected against rivals Milan

Inter Milan must think on their feet and be adaptable against rivals AC Milan, manager Simone Inzaghi said on Tuesday ahead of his side's bid to overturn a losing Champions League record against…

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De Bruyne stunner earns Man City 1-1 draw at Real Madrid

Kevin De Bruyne netted a stunning equaliser with a rasping low strike to give Manchester City a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday on a…

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Real Boss Ancelotti hopes to get mental edge over Man City at Bernabeu

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes that gaining a mental advantage over Manchester City will be as important as the result when the two teams meet at Santiago Bernabeu in…

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Athletics: Relay teams register best-ever timings in Sprint Relay festival in Florence

The Maltese 4x100 relay teams continued their preparations for the Games of the Small States of Europe 2023 in Italy over the weekend with a strong performance at an International…

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PSG will not renew Messi’s contract after trip to Saudi Arabia

Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi will not have his contract renewed at the club following an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, French sports daily L'Equipe reported. Messi signed an optional third-season clause…

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String of top performances by Maltese athletes abroad augurs well for upcoming GSSE

A number of Maltese athletes braved challenging weather conditions and delivered encouraging performances beyond our shores throughout the weekend. Running among some top Italian runners at a meeting in Milan,…

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Lonely third was best Ferrari could do, says Leclerc

Ferrari are still too slow to win and third place behind the Red Bulls in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the best they could have hoped for, Charles Leclerc said…

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Verstappen questions how long F1 will be the life for him

Double world champion Max Verstappen raised doubts on Thursday about his future in Formula One after his Red Bull contract runs out in 2028. The 25-year-old Red Bull driver is…

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Spurs fight back to draw 2-2 with Man United in thriller

Tottenham Hotspur rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United in a thrilling Premier League clash on Thursday that saw the visitors cementing fourth spot. The point left United…

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Inter beat Juve to march into Coppa Italia final again

Inter Milan midfielder Federico Dimarco's first-half goal earned his side a place in the Coppa Italia final for the second year in a row after a 1-0 home win over Juventus in…

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Rampant Man City crush Arsenal with De Bruyne double

A Kevin De Bruyne-inspired Manchester City struck a hammer blow in the Premier League title race as they outclassed leaders Arsenal 4-1 with an electrifying display in a seismic clash of the…

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Man City clash will not determine Arsenal’s season, says Arteta

The much-anticipated top-of-the-table Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City will be crucial for the north London club but it will not determine their season, manager Mikel Arteta said…

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Vardy rescues point for Leicester in basement clash at Leeds

Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser in a crunch…

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Mourinho laments Roma’s injuries after loss at Atalanta

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho bemoaned his fifth-placed side's injury problems after two more players suffered problems in Monday's costly 3-1 Serie A loss away to Atalanta. Defender Diego Llorente…

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