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Ten Hag denies unrest in Man Utd’s dressing room

Manager Erik ten Hag has played down reports of unrest in Manchester United's dressing room ahead of their Premier League showdown with Chelsea on Wednesday.The club banned four journalists from…

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Athletics: Mario Grech, Michelle Dimech win Eurosport Safi 5k

Mario Grech (Mellieħa AC) and Michelle Dimech (DSports Lab) have triumphed at this year’s edition of the Eurosport Safi 5k hosted by Rush Athletics Club. The popularity of this race…

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Managers comment on Euro2024 draw

Following is reaction to the 2024 European Championship draw, held at Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg on Saturday. Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland JULIAN NAGELSMANN, GERMANY MANAGER "It's no…

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Euro 2024 draw explainer

Following is a guide to the Euro 2024 finals draw which takes place in Hamburg on Saturday. TEAMS * Twenty one of the 24 final places have been filled. *…

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UEFA Champions and UEFA Europa Conference League Results Roundup

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Paris metro ticket price to double during 2024 Olympics

The mayor of Paris warned last week that public transport services, which are provided by the regional authority, would be insufficient during the events. The Olympics will be held from…

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PSG manager says Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final

Paris St Germain will approach their Champions League game at home to Newcastle United like a final, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday. PSG find themselves in a delicately poised…

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German football league expects at least four bids in 1 bln euro stake sale

By Alexander Hübner and Emma-Victoria Farr FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German football's governing body Deutsche Fussball-Liga (DFL) has invited five financial investors to apply for a stake in the Bundesliga's marketing…

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Talking points from European football

ITALY NAPOLI'S MAZZARRI FACES DEFENSIVE CHALLENGES Walter Mazzarri's spell as Napoli manager got off to a fine start with a 2-1 win at Atalanta on Sunday but he must now…

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Superb Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory against Australia

(Reuters) - Inspired Italian Jannik Sinner completed a perfect week by sealing his country's first Davis Cup title for nearly 50 years on Sunday, thrashing Australia's Alex De Minaur to…

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Former England manager Terry Venables dies aged 80

Former England manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80. He was in charge of the team between 1994 and 1996. During that time, the side reached the…

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Transport won’t be ready, Paris mayor says ahead of 2024 Games

PARIS, (Reuters) - Paris will not be ready for the Olympics and Paralympics in terms of transport and sheltering the homeless, city mayor Anne Hidalgo has said. "There will be…

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Athletics: Janet Richard, Jared Micallef crowned Athletes of the Year

Janet Richard and Jared Micallef were awarded the highest honour as Malta’s best athletes for this year after bringing home a number of prestigous results for themselves and for their…

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Previews of Premier League matches

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the next round of Premier League fixtures from Nov. 25-27 (all times GMT): Saturday, Nov. 25 Manchester City v Liverpool (1230) * Liverpool are…

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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was granted parole effective from Jan. 5, the Department…

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Argentina’s Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Argentina forward Angel Di Maria will retire from international football following next year's Copa America, the 35-year-old said after representing his country for 15 years. Di Maria has made 136…

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Disney says 518 mln Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

BENGALURU, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Walt Disney said on Thursday its TV channels in India and digital streaming platform both set new viewership records in the recently concluded men's cricket World Cup.…

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France players union says heavy workload behind injuries

Nov 23 (Reuters) - France's players union (UNFP) has called for an overhaul of the football calendar after a host of players suffered serious injuries. Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga…

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FA to stop lighting Wembley arch for humanitarian causes

The English Football Association is to stop lighting the arch at Wembley Stadium in support of humanitarian causes after the controversy that followed its decision not to commemorate the Hamas…

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WATCH: Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier

Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police…

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Soaring hotel prices, crackdown on illegal renting to hit Paris 2024 experience

By Julien Pretot PARIS, (Reuters) - Visitors heading to Paris for next year's Olympics face major accommodation problems amid soaring hotel prices and a crackdown on rentals of tourist apartments.…

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Italy reach Euro 2024 after tense 0-0 draw with Ukraine

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday although the Ukrainians can still secure a spot through the playoffs. European champions Italy finished second, level…

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Mbappe scores 300th goal but focuses on France’s record win

France captain Kylian Mbappe was prouder of his team's achievement than his own personal milestone as Didier Deschamps' side ran riot in a record 14-0 win over Gibraltar on Saturday.…

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Italy call late backup for feverish Vicario, injured Bastoni replaced

Defending champions Italy called up keeper Marco Carnesecchi as a precaution after Guglielmo Vicario experienced fever symptoms ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia, the federation said. Vicario,…

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Southgate’s plans for England qualifier against Malta disrupted amid players injuries

Coach Gareth Southgate said his plans for the England squad for the European 2024 qualifiers against Malta on Friday and North Macedonia three days later have changed due to the…

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Adidas unveils the Official Match Ball for UEFA EURO 2024: ‘FUSSBALLLIEBE’

Adidas unveiled the new FUSSBALLLIEBE Official Match Ball for UEFA EURO 2024TM. FUSSBALLLIEBE, meaning ‘love of football’ that will bring Connected Ball Technology to the UEFA European Football ChampionshipTM for…

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Palmer, Lewis, Konsa get first England call-ups for Euro qualifiers

England have handed first call-ups to Chelsea's Cole Palmer, Manchester City's Rico Lewis and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa for this month's European Championship qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, the…

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Man United’s Hojlund, Eriksen withdrawn from international duty

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen have been withdrawn from the Denmark squad for their two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games.Hojlund left Saturday's 1-0 victory over Luton Town near…

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Neymar responding well to treatment, says Brazil’s team doctor

Brazil forward Neymar is recovering well from the knee surgery he had after suffering an injury last month but there is still no forecast of when he will be able…

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AC Milan opens Dubai HQ in Middle East expansion push

AC Milan has opened headquarters in Dubai to reinforce its ties with key partners in the Middle East while tapping into commercial opportunities in the area, the Italian soccer club…

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AIMS explains new legislative changes to local Sports Federations and Associations

The Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS) has organised a conference in which all national sport organisations were given an insight about the new legislative changes made in order…

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European Football Highlights

Juventus move top of Serie A with 2-1 win over Cagliari Juventus moved top of the Serie A standings with a 2-1 home win over lowly Cagliari on Saturday as…

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Premier League offers education resources to combat ‘tragedy chanting’

LONDON (Reuters) - The Premier League says it will offer education resources for school children aimed at curbing the so-called tragedy abuse that often blights matches in England. Newly-promoted Luton…

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UEFA Europa and Europa Conference League Results Roundup

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Rashford fit but Casemiro and Martinez out long-term says United’s Ten Hag

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is 100% ready to face FC Copenhagen in Wednesday's Champions League trip after missing last weekend's 1-0 win at Fulham, manager Erik Ten Hag said.…

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PSG fan stabbed in overnight clashes in Milan

A Paris St Germain supporter suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in overnight clashes between soccer fans in Milan before the Champions League match between AC Milan and PSG, Italian…

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Luke Micallef, Lisa Bezzina win Cross Country National Championship 2023

Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina got off their domestic running season with a fine win at the Athletics Malta Cross Country Championship. The once-yearly event brought together many of the…

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Colombia’s ELN say release of Luis Diaz’s father delayed by military activity

The release of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz's father by Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) will be delayed while military operations continue in the region, the group said.Diaz's…

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Brain charity raises alarm over Maguire treatment

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A leading brain injury charity has questioned whether protocols were followed after Manchester United defender Harry Maguire suffered a blow to the head in the…

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Talking points from European soccer

GERMANY KANE LOOKS SET TO RIP UP BUNDESLIGA RECORDS Few doubted that Harry Kane would find Bundesliga defences to his liking, but not many would have predicted the deluge of…

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Alonso thrills as Verstappen takes 17th win of the season

By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, (Reuters) - Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took a record-extending 17th win of the Formula One season in Brazil on Sunday while Fernando…

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Verstappen on pole after ‘insane’ Sao Paulo qualifying

Verstappen on pole after final phase halted Leclerc puts Ferrari on front row Aston Martins second and third By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Red Bull's triple Formula One…

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UEFA to co-organise Ballon d’Or from 2024

UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury to co-organise the prestigious Ballon d'Or awards from 2024, Europe's soccer governing body said on Friday.Groupe Amaury, the owner of media companies France Football…

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Arsenal must atone for West Ham loss, says Arteta

Arsenal are determined to make up for Wednesday's 3-1 League Cup loss at West Ham United when they face Newcastle United in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta said on…

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Colombia says ELN rebels kidnapped Liverpool soccer star Diaz’s father

Guerrillas from Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels are responsible for kidnapping the parents of Liverpool football player Luis Diaz last weekend, the government said in a statement on Thursday.The…

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Athletics-NYPD plan heightened marathon security, citing global tensions

Local law enforcement will implement heightened security measures for Sunday's New York City Marathon due to a rise in tensions around the globe, officials said on Wednesday.The top endurance athletes…

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Man United booed off after Newcastle loss, West Ham knock out Arsenal

Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Newcastle United in the League Cup fourth round as their dismal start to the season took a serious turn for the worse on Wednesday.Manchester…

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Lionel Messi and his records

Lionel Messi, the forward, 36, won his eighth Ballon d'Or - three more than any other player - on Monday and continues to set records that may never be broken.…

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece on Tuesday's deadline day.…

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French football in new spiral of violence as Olympics loom

By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - French football plunged into a new abyss of violence after the Olympique de Marseille v Olympique Lyonnais game was called off when the visitors'…

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Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world

Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of…

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