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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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Portugal beats Spain to win The Nations league

Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown…

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Paris to deploy 5,400 police for Champions League final

Paris will deploy 5,400 police officers for Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, police chief Laurent Nunez said on Friday in an interview with French…

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at move away from Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible departure from Al Nassr, posting a cryptic message just hours after the conclusion of the Saudi Pro League season. “This chapter is over,”…

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Liverpool crowned champions Chelsea, Newcastle seal CL spots

Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle secured Champions League qualification on a dramatic final day of the Premier League, while Liverpool celebrated their 20th top-flight title. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal…

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Italian boxing champion Nino Benvenuti dies at age 87

Nino Benvenuti, an Italian former boxer who won gold at his home Olympics in 1960 before earning world championship titles in two weight classes as a pro, has died at…

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Ancelotti to take over Brazil national team

Italian Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated managers in world football, will become Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF)…

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PSG earn second shot at Champions League title

Paris St Germain weathered an early Arsenal storm before subduing their battling visitors and marching into the Champions League final with a measured 2-1 second-leg victory on Wednesday to earn…

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Inter reach Champions League final

Inter Milan substitute Davide Frattesi struck an extra-time winner to send his side into the Champions League final following a sensational 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday after Francesco Acerbi…

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Head of Juventus Academy network and Youth team psychologist to visit Malta for Player Development Conference

Lorenzo Forneris, Head Coach of the global Juventus Academy network and a prominent figure in international youth football development, and Alessandro Cecilia, Juventus Psychologist for the Under 15 and Under…

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Outrage in Brazil over reports of new red national football jersey

“Our flag will never be red!” rightwing Brazilians took to chanting during the heyday of the left-bashing former president Jair Bolsonaro. But their football shirts soon might be, amid incendiary…

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Liverpool secure Premier League title: ‘A moment 35 years in the making’

Liverpool's long wait ended as the giant red and white clock in the corner of the Kop flicked over to 18:24 BST on the day that was Anfield's destiny. The…

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Italy’s Serie A fixtures rescheduled due to Pope Francis’ funeral

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has postponed Saturday's three fixtures until Sunday due to Pope Francis' funeral being held that day in Rome, it said. Earlier media reports had suggested that…

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Top Maltese runners compete against Europe’s best in Leuven

Maltese youngsters win four medals at the International Schools Sport Games In a busy week for Maltese athletics, four athletes competed at the European Running Championships in Leuven, Belgium, facing…

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Investigation in Italy uncovers illegal betting involvement of Serie A players

Italian football is once again under the microscope as an extensive investigation into illegal betting activities implicates at least 12 current and former Serie A players. Prominent figures such as…

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Arsenal’s win over Real ensures five Premier League teams in 2025-26 Champions League

The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League edition following Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their…

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Athletics: Jordan Pace breaks eight-year-old 400mh record

The 400 metres hurdles race took the highlight of the day at the Athletics Malta Challenge Meeting 3 with an impressive new national record by Savio’s Jordan Pace, who clocked…

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NBA exploring European league with FIBA as partner

The NBA will explore the creation of a new professional league in Europe in partnership with world governing body FIBA, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced. "Had discussions around potential opportunities…

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Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and Platini cleared in corruption case

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, two and a half years after they…

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