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Champions League run helps AC Milan return to profit

MILAN, (Reuters) - AC Milan returned to profit for the first time in 17 years in the 2022-23 season, helped by reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, the Italian…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Marcus Rashford (R) of Manchester United attempts a shot on goal against Lukas Lerager of Copenhagen during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Manchester United and FC Copenhagen…

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Ten Hag calls on Man Utd to pay tribute to Charlton with CL win

Manchester United must use the emotions they are feeling after the death of Bobby Charlton "in the right way", manager Erik ten Hag said on Monday, adding that he hoped…

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Juventus starts talks with banks over planned 200 mln euro cash call

Juventus has started talks with banks to form a syndicate for its planned cash call of up to 200 million euros ($213 million), the Italian soccer team said on Monday,…

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Athletics Malta President elected to small states federation Vice Presidency

Athletics Malta President Aldrin Cassar has been elected as Vice President of the Athletics Association of Small States of Europe (AASSE), which brings together the smaller nations in European athletics…

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Talking points from European soccer

Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues: GERMANY GUIRASSY INJURY TAKES GLOSS OFF STUTTGART WIN VfB Stuttgart's Bundesliga top scorer Serhou Guirassy will be sidelined for several weeks…

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Hamilton and Leclerc disqualified from U.S. Grand Prix

AUSTIN, Texas, (Reuters) - Mercedes accepted their punishment after Formula One stewards disqualified Lewis Hamilton from second place in Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix along with sixth-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.…

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F1 drivers stunned by threat of million-euro fines

FIA announces quadrupling of maximum fines stewards can hand out Hamilton says he would only pay it to a good cause Magnussen jokes he would run away and never come…

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Back your women’s teams properly, FIFA women’s officer tells FAs

By Christian Radnedge LONDON, (Reuters) - National football associations need to properly support their women's teams so they can perform at their best, FIFA chief women's football officer Sarai Bareman…

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Vlahovic ready but Chiesa a doubt as Juventus take on Milan

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Juventus's Dusan Vlahovic is back from injury and ready to play against Serie A leaders AC Milan on Sunday, while Federico Chiesa is still a doubt,…

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Bullet point previews of Premier League matches

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the next round of Premier League fixtures from Oct. 21-23 (all times GMT): Saturday, Oct. 21 Liverpool v Everton (1130) * Everton have beaten…

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FA to review lighting Wembley arch in Israeli colours after criticism

By Christian Radnedge LONDON, (Reuters) - The Football Association (FA) said it would be reviewing whether to light Wembley's arch in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after receiving…

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Barcelona get ready to rock with Rolling Stones logo on shirt for Clasico

Barcelona and the Rolling Stones have joined forces and the club's kit will feature the band's famous tongue and lips logo for next week's Clasico against Real Madrid, the LaLiga…

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Footballer Karim Benzema caught in citizenship storm over Muslim Brotherhood claim

A French senator called for Karim Benzema to be stripped of his French citizenship after Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin suggested the football star was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, a…

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Liverpool’s Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’ in Gaza

By Hatem Maher CAIRO, (Reuters) - Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah called for an end to what he described as "massacres" in Gaza, saying humanitarian aid must immediately be allowed into…

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Newcastle confirm Tonali under investigation for illegal betting

(Reuters) - Newcastle United's Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali is under investigation in relation to illegal betting, the Premier League club said. Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in July for…

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Neymar to have surgery after rupturing ACL, meniscus – Brazil FA

By Fernando Kallas Neymar will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Brazil's FA said, an…

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Euro 2024 Results Round Up

England became the eighth team to qualify for UEFA EURO 2024 after a 3-1 win against Italy moved them on to 16 points in Group C, but there was frustration…

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Napoli’s Osimhen sidelined with hamstring injury

Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a hamstring injury on international duty, the club said on Monday. The 24-year-old came off injured around the hour mark in Nigeria's 2-2…

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Ratcliffe would pay more than $1.5 billion for 25% Manchester United stake-source

Ineos Chair Jim Ratcliffe would pay over $1.5 billion for a 25% stake in Manchester United Plc were his bid for the iconic soccer club to be accepted by the…

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Euro 2024 Qualifying Results Round Up

Goalie Denes Dibusz of Hungary in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group G qualifying soccer match Hungary vs Serbia in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, 14 October 2023. EPA-EFE/Tamas…

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Lacrosse flexes across yet more nations

LONDON, (Reuters) - With Olympic Games inclusion on the horizon, the sport of Lacrosse flexed its muscles this week, adding four new African nation members to grow the sport by…

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Tonali and Zaniolo leave Italy squad over police investigation

ROME, (Reuters) - Italian internationals Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo left the Azzuri's headquarters on Thursday after being told they were involved in an investigation by prosecutors, the Italian soccer…

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Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager

Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday. Former DC United coach Rooney…

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Age not a factor for England’s Kane, targets Euro 2028

Harry Kane says he is hoping to be in top shape for another eight or nine years and wants to help England win the European Championship on home soil in…

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Britain, Ireland to host Euro 2028, Italy and Turkey get 2032 edition

Britain and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday. By accepting a joint Italy-Turkey…

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GO Supports University of Malta’s EV Racing Team

GO has presented a €3000 sponsorship to the University of Malta’s racing team, UM Racing, a student-based voluntary organisation of around 25 students from different faculties within the University of…

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Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to world soccer governing body FIFA…

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FIA boss Ben Sulayem wants more F1 teams and fewer races

Formula One needs more teams and fewer races and should welcome Michael Andretti's entry bid as good for business and the spirit of the sport, according to FIA President Mohammed…

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Rugby World Cup 2023 knockout stage: who will qualify?

The knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup will begin on Oct. 14. The following is a look at the teams who have qualified for the quarter-finals, schedule and betting…

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Talking points from European soccer

(Reuters) - Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues: SPAIN BELLINGHAM KEEPS IMPRESSING REAL MADRID "Nobody expected the level that (Jude Bellingham) is delivering," Real Madrid manager Carlo…

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Third title is the best, says World F1 Champion Verstappen

DOHA (Reuters) - Max Verstappen crowned a season of domination by securing his third Formula One world championship on Saturday and said it was the best yet. The Red Bull driver won…

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Udogie gets first Italy call-up for Euro qualifiers v Malta, England

Italy have included Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie for the first time in their squad for this month's European Championship qualifiers against Malta and England, the Italian football federation (FIGC)…

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Simone Biles makes history with women’s all-around gold

ANTWERP, Belgium, Oct 6 (Reuters) - American Simone Biles won her sixth all-around title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Friday to become the most decorated gymnast in the…

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Cricket-crazy fans set to add a kicker to India’s economy as world cup begins

By Ira Dugal MUMBAI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Match tickets selling for up to 50,000 Indian rupees ($600) a pop. Flights to get to a venue. Hotel bookings. Or even…

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Anger in Poland after Legia Warsaw players arrested in Netherlands

WARSAW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Dutch police have arrested two players from Polish soccer team Legia Warsaw following their Europa Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar, officials said, prompting an…

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Europa League Results Roundup

Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas (L) in action during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Liverpool and Union SG in Liverpool, Britain, 05 October 2023. EPA-EFE/PETER POWELL Read more via…

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Saudi Arabia will bid to host 2034 World Cup

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced it will bid to host the 2034 World Cup just minutes after the world soccer's governing body FIFA invited countries from the Asia and…

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Man Utd’s Fernandes plays most minutes in world game, says FIFPRO

(Reuters) - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes of football among elite players over the past year, the global players' union (FIFPRO) said. The 29-year-old Fernandes accumulated…

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Champions League Results Roundup

Manchester City's Jeremy Doku (L) scores 1-3 against Leipzig's goalkeeper Janis Blaswich (R) during the UEFA Champions League group G soccer match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City, in Leipzig,…

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Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, three games in S America

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 soccer World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches to mark…

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UEFA confirms joint Italy, Turkey bid for Euro 2032, Britain and Ireland sole bidder for 2028

GENEVA, Oct 4 (Reuters) - UEFA confirmed on Wednesday its receipt of a request by Italy and Turkey to merge their individual bids into one to host the 2032 European…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Napoli’s midfielder Piotr Zielinski (L, partially seen) scores the 2-2 goal from the penatly spot during the UEFA Champions League group C soccer match between SSC Napoli and Real Madrid,…

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Billionaire Ratcliffe mulls buying stake in Manchester United – Sky News

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Sports is contemplating buying a minority stake in Manchester United rather than seeking full control, in an effort to end a nearly ten month-long process…

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Maltese half-marathoners perform among world’s best in Latvia

The Maltese Half Marathon Team produced a commendable performance in Latvia at the World Half Marathon Championship. Malta’s three male athletes, Luke Micallef (1:06:55), Dillon Cassar (1:08:20) and Simon Spiteri…

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Lukaku and Pellegrini revive Roma with win against Frosinone; Szczesny heroics saves Juventus

(Reuters) - Goals by Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Pellegrini helped AS Roma to a 2-0 win over promoted visitors Frosinone in Serie A on Sunday, relieving the pressure on manager…

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Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe

Fleetwood secures European Ryder Cup victory Hosts beat U.S. 16-1/2-11-1/2 Europe's Hovland, McIlroy, Hatton, MacIntyre also win singles Cantlay, Homer, Koepka, Thomas, Schauffele claim points for U.S. ROME (Reuters) -…

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Italy welcomes tourism boost from hosting Ryder Cup for first time

By Angelo Amante ROME, (Reuters) - The Ryder Cup is giving tourism in Rome a big boost, Italian government officials said, with the region around the host capital ranking first…

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Ajax league match abandoned after RKC goalkeeper knocked out

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam's Dutch league away game against RKC Waalwijk was abandoned in the 84th minute on Saturday after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was knocked out in a…

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Champions City shocked by Wolves, Spurs down nine-man Liverpool

Man City lose 100 percent record in defeat to Wolves Liverpool beaten at Spurs, referees' body admits error Arsenal ease to 4-0 win at Bournemouth, Man United lose again By…

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Athletics: Maltese team in Latvia for World Half-Marathon Championships

Malta will be represented by six athletes at the inaugural World Half-Marathon Championships being held in Riga, Latvia. In the male event, Malta will represented by athletes who have been…

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Italian Soccer Federation may sue Mancini

The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) is considering suing former Italy coach Roberto Mancini, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina said. Mancini quit the helm of the Azzurri in August and shortly after…

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Volume turned up as Ryder Cup opens

ROME, (Reuters) - A spectacular fly past by the Italian air force's Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team drowned out the start of U.S. captain Zach Johnson's speech at the opening ceremony…

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Barcelona under investigation for suspected bribery in refereeing case

By Fernando Kallas MADRID, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Spanish soccer club Barcelona are under investigation for suspected "active bribery" as part of a probe into suspected corruption spanning two decades…

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AC Milan take first step in new stadium project

MILAN, (Reuters) - AC Milan are starting a process to build a new stadium on the outskirts of Milan, the Italian soccer club said, after efforts to replace their historic…

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Poland says it will bid to hold Olympics in 2036

Poland will bid to hold the summer Olympics in 2036, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday, entering the ring with other hopefuls including Indonesia and Mexico. Poland, which hosted…

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Juventus move up to second after Milik secures win against Lecce

Arkadiusz Milik's 57th-minute goal secured Juventus a 1-0 home victory over Lecce on Tuesday, moving them up to second in the Serie A standings.The home fans collectively breathed a sigh…

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