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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo choose privacy over spectacle for Portugal wedding

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have announced that they are married, revealing that they held a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on Aug. 11, 2026. The couple shared the…

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Trump backs Infantino after fury over FIFA chief’s World Cup sale plan

U.S. President Donald Trump backed under-pressure football chief Gianni Infantino, after calls grew for the FIFA boss to quit following his aborted plan to sell off parts of the World…

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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale

UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued an open letter on Monday attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino ‌over…

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Franco Baresi, Milan icon and Italy great, dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary AC Milan captain who spent his entire professional career with the club and became one of the most celebrated defenders in Italian soccer history, has died…

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What does Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in FIFA subsidiary entail?

FIFA plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events, offering stakes of up to 20% in FIFA Forward Enterprise to external investors,…

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FIFA Faces Backlash Over Plan to Sell World Cup Commercial Rights

FIFA has sparked widespread criticism after unveiling plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to its major tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups and the Club…

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France turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after more than a decade at the helm of Les Bleus. The French Football Federation confirmed that…

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Spain Coach Slams Argentina as FIFA Opens World Cup Final Probe

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned Argentina's conduct after the World Cup final, describing the post-match scenes as "intolerable and unacceptable", after FIFA opened a disciplinary investigation into…

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Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina ‌1-0…

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Trump-backed Balogun reprieve sparks FIFA crisis, but Belgium send U.S. out of World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the governing body’s disciplinary process on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed as “brilliant” its decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup…

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Over 210 Athletes Set for Inaugural Tallinja Malta Youth International Athletics Festival

The inaugural Tallinja Malta Youth International Athletics Festival is set to make a strong debut, attracting more than 210 young athletes from Europe and beyond, highlighting the event's immediate international…

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Adidas edging Nike in World Cup sales boost

As the World Cup brand battle heats up, sportswear giant Adidas appears to be getting a bigger boost than rival Nike, early data show. Both companies are investing heavily in…

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All 380 fixtures for 2026/27 Premier League season

The 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been released and the dates of all 380 matches are below. The kick-off times of weekend and Bank Holiday matches are 15:00 UK time,…

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US security forces thwart dozens of drone incidents in first days of World Cup

The federal government has seized dozens of drones since the start of the FIFA World Cup earlier this month, according to statistics released by the Department of Homeland Security on…

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2026 World Cup opens in historic tri-nation spectacle as Mexico beat South Africa in curtain-raiser

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history, officially opened on Thursday as the United States, Mexico and Canada launched a month-and-a-half-long football spectacle that will culminate in the…

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New Rules to Target Timewasting and Expand VAR Powers at World Cup

A series of new rules and competition-specific measures will be introduced at the World Cup, with several changes aimed at tackling timewasting and expanding the use of video assistant referees…

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Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as tourism to retail and…

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Maltese Athletes Compete in European Off-Road Running Championships in Slovenia

Seven Maltese athletes are representing the country at the 2026 European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships, taking place this weekend in Kamnik, Slovenia, marking one of the most competitive editions of…

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Alpine Formula One Team to race under Gucci name in historic deal

Italian luxury fashion house Gucci has announced a landmark partnership with Alpine Formula One Team, becoming the first luxury fashion brand to serve as title partner of a team competing…

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Bradley Mifsud and Jordan Pace set new national records in Athletics Challenge Meeting

Bradley Mifsud and Jordan Pace both established new national records during the fourth Challenge Meeting held at the Athletics Stadium, in what proved to be another strong evening for Maltese…

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Bayern Munich secured yet another Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich secured yet another Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart 4-2 at home on Sunday. Top scorer Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the season after coming on as a…

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FIFA president insists on allowing Iran to play in World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed his commitment Wednesday to facilitating Iran’s participation in the World Cup in the U.S. later this year despite the ongoing war between the two nations.…

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Deadly Russian strikes across Ukraine mark worst escalation of the year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and ‌other cities overnight, killing 16 people, including a 12-year-old child, and wounding scores, in drone…

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Mario Bonello confirmed Athletics Malta President

New Council elected at Association’s AGM Mario Bonello has been confirmed as President of Athletics Malta, securing his first full four-year term at the helm of the federation following his…

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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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