Sport Dispatch

Local athletes seek MAAA Challenge boost as National Championship loom

Following the organisation of two micro-events which gave crucial time on track and field for Malta’s top and budding athletes, the level of competition will intensify this Saturday, with the…

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Deaflympian athlete George Vella recognized for establishing a National Record in 800m Indoor Race after 16-year delay

Malta Paralympic Committee (MPC) Vice-President and active athlete George Vella has been finally recognised by the Malta Amateur Athletics Association (MAAA) as having established an indoor National Record for the…

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Inter move back to second place with victory on Torino

Inter moved back to second place after defeating Torino at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza yesterday evening 3-1 in Italy's Serie A. Toro's star striker Andrea Belotti had given the Granata…

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Southampton dent United’s CL hopes with last-gasp equaliser

Southampton's Michael Obafemi scored deep into injury time to deny Manchester United a win which would have taken into Champions League places. The Saints had taken the lead through Stuart…

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Brother of Tottenham’s Aurier shot dead in France

The brother of Tottenham Hotspur's Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier has been shot dead in France, the Premier League club said on Monday. The brother, Christopher Aurier, was shot at…

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Thea Grech steals the scene with treble in junior MAAA events

At the Matthew Micallef St John Athletic track, it was a festival of joy of 121 athletes within different age groups of U12, U14 and U16. A few of them,…

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Two Ultra-Runners To Attempt 190 km Round Malta and Gozo in 35 hours

For the first time on Saturday 25th July, two ultra-runners will be tackling the complete coastline of Malta and Gozo with a 190km run that is expected to take 35 hours. Claudio Camilleri and Patrick Tabone…

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Real Madrid or Man City could face Juve if Bianconeri pass Lyon hurdle

The draws for the quarter-final stages of the UEFA Champions League were made this afternoon in Nyon. These games will be played on a one-legged basis in Lisbon. Two return…

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MAAA Track and field events return for younger athletes

After two successful events for the senior athletes, it is time for the younger ones to shine this weekend as MAAA competitions return for them after an absence of four…

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Chelsea edge Palace in London derby thriller

Chelsea maintained their charge on a Champions League place with an important victory at Crystal Palace in an exciting derby. The Blues were comfortably in control within the first half…

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Zanardi undergoes third brain surgery after handbike accident

Former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi underwent further neurological surgery on Monday after being seriously injured in a handbike accident last month, a hospital statement said. It was a…

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Werder Bremen avoid relegation on away goals

Four-time Bundesliga winners Werder Bremen, up to a few years ago considered as one of the best teams in Germany, managed so stave off relegation on away goals after a…

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English Premier League: Spurs return to winning ways

Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways after a disappointing loss at Sheffield United last week, defeating Everton in the sole Premier League match of the day. Spurs won the match…

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Luke Farrugia breaks own national record with 51.92m discus throw

The second MAAA micro event after the resumption of events saw yet another National Record being broken, with Luke Farrugia improving by almost two metres his discus throw, setting…

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MAAA doubles up with second micro-event after successful resumption of competition

After the successful return to competition last week, the Malta Amateur Athletic Association is welcoming athletes back on the Marsa track and field this Saturday with its second micro-event. With…

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Pippo Inzaghi steers Benevento in Serie A

Former AC Milan and Juventus striker and goal scoring machine, now coach, Filippo Inzaghi has steered his Southern Italian team Benevento back to the Serie A despite seven games yet…

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Zanardi undergoes second brain surgery as condition remains serious

Former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi, seriously injured in a handbike accident 10 days ago, has undergone neurological surgery for a second time, a hospital statement said on…

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National hammer throw record broken as MAAA athletics competitions return in style

The Malta Amateur Athletic Association first event post Covid-19 kicked off in style with a number of impressive performances by local athletes who registered positive results despite rising temperatures as…

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Athletes back on track this weekend as MAAA Track and Field events resume

In consultation with health authorities, the Association is providing a secure environment with the necessary mitigation measures After a four-month hiatus resulting from the social restrictions imposed in the wake…

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New record for Cristiano Ronaldo despite not “being at his best”

Cristiano Ronaldo sets Serie A record despite Maurizio Sarri admitting he’s "not at his best". The first two outings since the return of football may not have been idyllic for…

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City hit five past Burnley after controversial banner is flown over stadium

Manchester City thrashed depleted Burnley 5-0 yesterday evening at the Etihad Stadium courtesy of a brace each by Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez and a goal by David Silva. This…

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Juventus return to winning ways restoring four-point lead

Juventus returned to winning ways yesterday evening after losing out the Italian Cup Final to Napoli on penalties last week. Yesterday, they beat Bologna 2-0 at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium…

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Ferrari to hold private test at Mugello today

Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will have the chance to shake off the rust ahead of the delayed start to the 2020 F1 campaign when Ferrari hold a private test…

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European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen, 74, passes away after a stroke

European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen died after failing to recover from the stroke that he suffered in March. He was 74. Hansen, born in May 1946, grew up in…

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Serie A resumes as Torino and Parma share spoils

Torino captain Andrea Belotti had a penalty saved in a 1-1 draw at home to Parma as Serie A finally resumed following a three-month coronavirus stoppage on Saturday. Nicolas Nkoulou headed struggling Torino ahead in…

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Former Sliema waterpolo star, Tibor Benedek, passes away at 48

The Hungarian Waterpolo Federation has announced the death of one of the best talents in the sport. Tibor Benedek, has won all possible accolades in the sport, including three Olympic…

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Former Snooker star Willie Thorne passes away

Former Snooker champion Willie Thorne 66, has passed away in Spain after being placed in an induced coma. Thorne had announced he was battling leukaemia earlier this year, was hospitalised…

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MAAA announces resumption of road races from mid-July

Malta's top running body has announced the long-anticipated return of road races in Malta. After a hiatus of four months, the MAAA announced on Facebook that road races will resume…

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UEFA Champions League last-eight to be played on a single-match basis in Lisbon

UEFA are set to complete the Champions League with a 'Final Eight' tournament held over 11 days in Lisbon, according to a plan which will be presented to their executive committee for ratification…

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UEFA Champions League Roundup

Napoli climbed to the top of the group, a point ahead of Liverpool and Paris, thanks to Lorenzo Insigne's 90th-minute clincher. Barcelona turned on the style as they, Inter, Atlético…

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UEFA Champions League Roundup

Paulo Dybala inspired Juventus to a second win while CSKA Moskva held on to beat Real Madrid and Ajax drew at Bayern. Group E Bayern München 1-1 Ajax Mats…

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Poland wins volleyball World Championship

Poland have won the final of the International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) Men's Volleyball World Championships at the Pala Alpitour in Turin. The defending champions proved triumphant over Olympic champions Brazil…

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VAR to be used in 2019/20 UEFA Champions League

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used for the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League, as well as for a number of other UEFA competitions. The decision was taken at a meeting…

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Modric named Best FIFA Footballer of the Year

Luka Modric was named Best Fifa Footballer of the Year in a London ceremony noted as much for the the players in absentia as the awards. The Croatian beat Mohamed Salah…

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UEFA Champions League Roundup

Roberto Firmino's injury-time winner gave Liverpool a dramatic victory over Paris St-Germain in their opening Champions League Group C game at Anfield. Lionel Messi scored his 48th career hat-trick as Barcelona…

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Lewis Hamilton extends his lead

Lewis Hamilton has extended his world championship lead to 40 points with a consummate victory of the Singapore GP. Faultless and supreme, Hamilton defied the hot and humid conditions to…

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Eliud Kipchoge, from Kenya breaks marathon world record

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge raised the bar for marathon runners across the globe on Sunday, setting an extraordinary time of 2:01:39 and beating a 2014 world record by compatriot Dennis Kimetto, which…

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Male tennis player more likely to be fined than their female counterparts

Male tennis players are almost three times more likely to be fined for losing their temper and smashing racquets than their female counterparts, The New York Times reported Saturday. Male…

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Uefa Nations League Roundup

Yesterday there was a whole round of football in the UEFA Nations League. Malta and Azerbaijan drew their match 1 – 1. Italy lost to Portugal, Turkey won in Sweden…

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Serena Williams accuses umpire of sexism after US Open final defeat to Osaka

Serena Williams has accused an umpire of sexism and treating her more harshly than men as she used a press conference to double down on her earlier on-court tirade at the…

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UEFA Nations League Roundup

Switzerland beat Iceland 6 - 0, while Spain beat England 2 - 1 in England. Northern Ireland lost to Bosnia Herzegovina 1 - 2. This is the round up of…

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