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Italy crash out as Sweden and Turkey seal World Cup spots in dramatic play-offs

Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup dominated a dramatic night of European play-off finals, as four nations booked their place at the tournament. Italy were beaten by…

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IOC to Restrict Women’s Olympic Category to Biological Females from 2028

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that participation in the women’s category at Olympic events will be limited to biological females starting from 2028. Under the new policy, eligibility…

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AFCON: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco crowned champions

Senegal were sensationally stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and tournament hosts Morocco crowned champions instead, two months after African football's showpiece event concluded with a chaotic…

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12 make it to the Phone Refix Championship Final after Record Participation

The much-anticipated Phone Refix Championship for Silver category horses is set to reach itsthrilling conclusion on Sunday, 29th March, with this year’s final scheduled to start atapproximately 4:00 PM. The…

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EU’s Micallef Slams FIFA Leadership Ahead of World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino needs to do a better job, European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told POLITICO in a sharp rebuke of world football’s governing body. The EU’s sports commissioner jabbed…

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Athletics: Farrugia and Bezzina take the honours in fourth leg of Road Running Series

Gabriel Farrugia continued his march towards his first-ever Road Running League title dominating from start to finish the 10k Beat Your PB Race hosted by Corsa and held in Ta’…

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FIFA says World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Iran war

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle…

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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations postponed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a statement on its website on Thursday announcing that the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) would not kick off in Morocco on March…

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El Aida Chaffey claims 60m Winter crown in Athletics Malta showdown

The opening phase of the Maltese athletics calendar drew to a close over the weekend with Athletics Malta’s Winter Championships, the traditional meeting that awards the first local track and…

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Athletics: Maltese Athletes Break Records at Home While Impressing on the International Stage

Athletes are gearing up for the new season with the second Athletics Malta Pre-Season Meet, which featured a full programme in Marsa and attracted strong participation across all events. The…

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Malta Marathon: motorists advised to plan ahead as 7,000 athletes take to the roads

Malta is preparing for a major sporting weekend as the 41st LifeStar Malta Marathon opens the 2026 Running Europe Tour this Sunday. This year’s edition has drawn a record 7,000…

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Athletics: Maltese Athletes Break Records at Home While Impressing on the International Stage

Athletes are gearing up for the new season with the second Athletics Malta Pre-Season Meet, which featured a full programme in Marsa and attracted strong participation across all events. The…

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Dignitaries and Performances at Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony at Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium on Friday. The three-hour show featured performances by international stars including…

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Ferrari unveils the SF-26

Scuderia Ferrari HP today launched the SF-26, the car with which it will contest the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, which gets underway on 8 March in Australia. It is…

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Real Madrid tops Deloitte Football Money League as clubs achieve record €12.4bn revenue

The top 20 revenue generating clubs in world football generated over €12bn in revenue for the first time, according to the 29th edition of the Football Money League published by…

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Roberta Schembri and Gabriel Farrugia win 10k National Championship

Farrugia sets a new Under 23 national record Gabriel Farrugia and Roberta Schembri have claimed the 10k National Championships after winning this year’s edition in Ta’ Qali, a race which…

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Blow for AFCON after farcical final

African football would have been hoping for a thrilling end to a slick and competitive Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament but will wake up on Monday with a major…

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Russians won’t represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends, IOC chief says

Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty…

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Argentine soccer body in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims

In March 2024, retired Argentine soccer star Carlos Tevez published a tweet,hinting at something suspicious going on in a Buenos Aires suburb. The treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, Tevez…

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FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

FIFA President Gianni Infantino justified the controversially high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket requests during the…

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Jota’s sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves

The sons of former Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota will accompany the mascots when the Portuguese's two former sides meet at Anfield on Saturday. Dinis and Duarte, two…

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Athletics: Gina McNamara and Jared Micallef crowned Athletes of the Year

Athletics Malta honoured the country’s standout performers of the season during its annual End-of-Year Awards, with middle-distance stars Gina McNamara and Jared Micallef receiving the prestigious Athletes of the Year…

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The Draw for 2026 World Cup

Following is the draw for next year's 48-team World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. GROUP A…

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World Cup play-off semi-finals

The semi-finals will take place on Thursday March 26 and the finals on Tuesday March 31 . The winners of the four play-off finals qualify for the World Cup and…

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Scotland Ends 28-Year Wait as Curaçao and Haiti Make Historic World Cup Breakthroughs

Scotland, Curaçao and Haiti each carved out a place in football history this week, delivering a qualification round that will be remembered for decades across three continents. In an era…

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Turkey FA suspends 1,024 players in betting probe

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting. The TFF said players who have been identified as having bet…

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Road Running: Two on two for Gabriel Farrugia, as Ritianne Zammit claims maiden league victory

Gabriel Farrugia made it two wins on two in the Athletics Malta Road Running League winning the second race in Żabbar, this time on the distance of 5km, hosted by…

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Independent regulator to govern English football

By David Fabri FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND - A NEW STATUTORY REGIME A new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been set up under English law - literally a 'game-changer'. Indeed, the game of…

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Slot dismisses Liverpool title talk after fifth league defeat

Five defeats in their last six Premier League games have left Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissing any discussion of a title challenge. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City handed Liverpool a crushing…

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Dozens Arrested as Authorities Expose Gambling Network Tied to NBA and the Mafia

An NBA player and coach are among dozens of people arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and allegedly rigged, mafia-linked poker games. Miami Heat…

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Deadly Attack on Pistoia Basket Supporters’ Bus Stuns Italy

In a shocking and rare act of violence in European basketball, a bus carrying fans of Pistoia Basket was ambushed on Italy’s Rieti–Terni highway Sunday evening, killing one of its…

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Emirates and AC Milan Extend Longstanding Partnership

Emirates and AC Milan have announced the extension of their long-running partnership, reinforcing one of football’s most enduring and successful collaborations. The renewed agreement will see Emirates continue as the…

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Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026

Cape Verde have booked their place as debutants at the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini secured top spot in their African qualifying group. With a…

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Ronaldo is football’s first billionaire player

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index,which tracks the world's richest people based on their net worth,…

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Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy

Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of…

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Athletics Malta launches National Road Running League 2025-2026

Athletics Malta has launched the Malta National Road Running League for 2025-2026, which will once again feature six races with the involvement of local clubs in the organisation of the…

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Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel and Russia should be banned from international sports competitions until "barbaric acts" end, referring to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.…

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Lidl to remain the official sponsor of the Europa League and the Conference League

Lidl is to remain the official sponsor of the Europa League and the Conference League. The cooperation pays off, says the retailer in a press release: Lidl was the “most visible…

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Tennis legend Bjorn Borg reveals he has been living with prostate cancer

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg, who won 11 grand slam titles, has revealed in an upcoming biography that he has been living with prostrate cancer for the past two years. Born,…

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Streameast: World’s largest sports piracy site shut down by police

The world's biggest destination for illegal streams of live sports events has been shut down, according to a leading anti-piracy group. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) said it…

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UEFA president objects to plans for European football matches in foreign countries

Competitive European football matches should not be played outside Europe, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said Wednesday. Europe’s most powerful football official was objecting to plans by Spanish and Italian football…

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Italy’s Coaches Association Appeals to FIFA, UEFA for Israel Ban

Italy’s national soccer coaches association has asked the country’s soccer federation to push for Israel’s temporary suspension from international competitions in response to the conflict in Gaza. The Association of…

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Tennis legend Monica Seles ‘learning to live with a new normal’ after being diagnosed with rare disease

Nine-time Grand Slam tennis champion Monica Seles has revealed she is "learning to live with a new normal" after being diagnosed with a rare chronic neuromuscular disease three years ago.…

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Italian football referees to explain VAR decisions live

Gianluca Rocchi, the referee selector for Serie A and Italy’s second division, Serie B, said on Tuesday that starting next season, referees will be able to explain VAR-related decisions live…

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Former Milan captain Baresi undergoes lung surgery, says recovery underway

Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule, the Serie A club confirmed. The honorary vice president and former…

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Qatar bids to become first Gulf state to host Olympics

The Qatar Olympic Committee announced a bid Tuesday to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the oil-rich Gulf state would become the first country from the…

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US rap star Snoop Dogg buys shares in Welsh football club Swansea

The legendary US rap star Snoop Dogg has bought a minority share in the Welsh club Swansea which now plays in the Championship, England's second division.“My love of football is…

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Italy’s Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner spoke of his pride at overcoming months of adversity on and off the court after claiming his first Wimbledon title by dethroning rival Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. The…

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Chelsea win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup

Cole Palmer inspired a stunning Chelsea performance as they downed European champions Paris St-Germain to win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup. The England attacking midfielder…

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Premier League Taps Microsoft as AI and Cloud Partner in Five-Year Deal

The Premier League has entered a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, naming the tech company its official cloud and artificial intelligence partner. The collaboration will focus on enhancing the fan…

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Ancelotti gets jail term for tax evasion but will not go to prison

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to a year in prison by a Spanish court for tax evasion - but he will not have to serve time in jail.…

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Red Bull sack team principal Horner

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal. The 51-year-old has been in charge of the Formula 1 team since its inception in 2005,…

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames,…

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Concerns for player safety as Women’s Euros kicks off in Switzerland

The Women's Euros begin in Switzerland today - with extreme heat warnings in place. Security measures have had to be relaxed by UEFA for the opening matches so fans can…

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LA Lakers join list of teams being sold at ever-escalating prices

The family-owned Los Angeles Lakers are about to be sold at a valuation of $10 billion, smashing the previous record for the purchase price for a team sport. The cross-country…

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Inzaghi had reached deal with Al Hilal before CL final – reports

The fallout from Inter’s heavy Champions League final defeat and the sudden departure of Simone Inzaghi continues to spark controversy, particularly after Al Hilal's CEO confirmed that a deal with…

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Imola axed from 2026 F1 calendar, two races in Spain

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and…

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