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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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UEFA Nations League Results Roundup

France, Germany, Portugal and Spain qualified after winning their two-legged quarter-final ties, concluding on Sunday 23 March. Semi-finals4 June: Germany vs Portugal (Munich Football Arena)5 June: Spain vs France (Stuttgart…

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Fans outraged as Manchester United hikes ticket prices

Manchester United fans have expressed outrage and disappointment after the club increased the price of most season tickets by 5%. The club said the hike - from which under-16s were…

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Athletics: Evolve Endurance Club, Pembroke Athleta claim Road Running Series

Simon Spiteri and Lisa Bezzina win individual event Simon Spiteri is the new National Road Running champion after securing second place in the last of six legs, a 5k race…

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UEFA Europa and Conference League Results

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UEFA Champions League Results

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez had a penalty dramatically ruled out in the shootout as Real Madrid edged out their city rivals to reach the quarter-finals. They will face Arsenal in…

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UEFA Champions League Results

Barcelona, Bayern, Inter and Paris are the first four teams through to the quarter-finals. Paris won 1-0 at Anfield before more Gianluigi Donnarumma shoot-out heroics helped them to overcome Liverpool…

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Man Utd plan to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United has unveiled plans to build the UK's largest stadium—a £2bn, 100,000-seat venue near Old Trafford. Once complete, the current stadium may be demolished. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims…

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UEFA Europa and Conference League Results

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Athletics: Young athletes deliver strong performances despite windy conditions at Winter Championships

Athletics Malta hosted the the Junior Winter Championships with over 140 young athletes from more than a dozen local clubs and schools taking part in various discliplines on track and…

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Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion, dies at 88

Boris Spassky, a Soviet-era world chess champion who lost his title to American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries, died Thursday…

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UPDATED: UEFA Champions and Europa League Draws

Bayern Munich will face big German rivals Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid will meet neighbours Atletico Madrid in blockbuster Champions League last 16 encounters following Friday's draw. English league leaders…

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UEFA Europa and Conference League Results

UEFA Europa League Knockout Play-offs Results Roma saw off Porto, ten-man Ajax required extra time to squeeze past Union SG and Real Sociedad turned on the style to defeat Midtjylland…

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Former Spanish football chief found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso

Spain’s high court has found former Spanish football head Luis Rubiales guilty of sexually assaulting the footballer Jenni Hermoso by kissing her on the lips without consent after the team’s…

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Feb

UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Defender Ryan Flamingo scored an extra-time winner to give PSV Eindhoven a 3-1 home win on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff against Juventus,…

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Athletics: Simon Spiteri, Lisa Bezzina win 10k Road Running Championship

Simon Spiteri and Lisa Bezzina are the new 10k road running champions after winning the National Championship race held by Athletics Malta in Ta’ Qali. Spiteri took home the men’s…

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UEFA Europa and Conference League Result Roundup

Fenerbahçe and AZ Alkmaar won their home games by three goals and Ajax earned a 2-0 victory away in the UEFA Europa League knockout phase play-off first legs. UEFA Europa…

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UEFA Champions League Result Roundup

Bayern München took a 2-1 advantage over Celtic in Glasgow, but there is all still to play for in Germany next week following a spirited fightback from the hosts in…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

In a compelling Champions League encounter, PSG showcased their strength with a decisive 3-0 victory over Brest. Ousmane Dembélé was the star of the match. Real Madrid advanced toward the…

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‘Historic’ 1st women’s Panini sticker album

The Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina on Thursday unveiled the first Panini soccer album for Italian women players which he described as 'historic'. The album, Calciatrici 2024-2025, is…

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Athletics: Youngsters notch new records in shorter distances in early season meets

With the first key milestones of the season fast approaching, two competitive meetings have set the stage for what promises to be another exciting year for Maltese athletics. In particular,…

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UEFA Europa League draw

UEFA Europa League knockout phase play-off draw: Ferencváros vs Viktoria PlzeňUnion SG vs AjaxPorto vs RomaPAOK vs FCSBTwente vs Bodø/GlimtAZ Alkmaar vs GalatasarayFenerbahçe vs AnderlechtMidtjylland vs Real Sociedad What dates…

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Champions League play-off round draw

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw took place on Friday 31 January. The Champions League play-offs will take place over two legs on the weekdays of February…

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UEFA Europa League Results Roundup

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers secured direct passage to the UEFA Europa League round of 16. Lazio finished the league phase top of the rankings despite a defeat at…

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30

Jan

UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

A dramatic final round of Champions League games has finished, and after some epic permutations for the first time we know who will be in the knockout rounds. Manchester City…

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Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Brazilian forward Neymar has parted ways with Al-Hilal after an injury-plagued stint with the Riyadh club, the team said Tuesday, and is set to return to Santos, where he played…

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Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting

Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday morning, after…

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UEFA Europa League Results Roundup

Bruno Fernandes struck in added time to give Manchester United victory and Lazio became the first side to confirm a place in the UEFA Europa League round of 16, while…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Paris staged a stirring second-half comeback to beat Manchester City, Santiago Giménez was Feyenoord's hero against Bayern München and there were also wins for Milan, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Celtic…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Barcelona won one of the games of the tournament so far with a 5-4 triumph against Benfica, Liverpool made it seven victories from seven against Lille and there were also…

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Hamilton realises his dream of racing for Ferrari

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Monday, and said it was a dream come true…

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Athletics: Dillon Cassar wins fourth leg of road running series as Lisa Bezzina dominates female field

Dillon Cassar has won the fourth leg of the Athletics Road Running Series, a 10km race in Ħal Far, to put himself back in contention for the overall title, with…

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Athletics: Luke Micallef sets new 10km record in Bologna

Luke Micallef has established a new national record on the 10km road race distance, with a superb performance in Bologna, Italy. The athlete clocked a 29:26 time, on the World…

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Australian Open 2025: dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

The Australian Open is a hard court Grand Slam tournament organised by Tennis Australia. It was first held in 1905. Here is what you need to know about the year's…

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LeBron James sets new NBA record in Lakers win

LeBron James set a new record for the most minutes played in NBA history, helping the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. The 39-year-old surpassed…

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Pep Guardiola feels he is ‘not good enough’ after City’s late defeat by United

Pep Guardiola admitted he is “not good enough” after Manchester City’s late derby defeat to Manchester United extended their poor run to eight losses in 11 games. City took the…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Barcelona are assured of a place in either the round of 16 or knockout phase play-offs having moved out on their own in second place of the league phase table…

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Athletics: Beppe Grillo and Janet Richard win Athletes of the Year award

Beppe Grillo and Janet Richard were crowned as athletes of the year in a ceremony hosted by Athletics Malta, with the association also celebrating the best performing athletes in track…

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Man City to face Juventus in Club World Cup group stage

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.…

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African Development Bank pledges $1 billion to Morocco for 2030 World Cup

The African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a deal to lend 350 million euros ($370 mln) to Morocco and is considering loaning the country another 650 million euros to finance infrastructure…

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Mireya Cassar’s experience at Mannheim Athletics Center

Young athlete Mireya Cassar, an Athletics National Theme athlete, shares her international experience at the Mannheim Athletics Centre (Germany) It has always been a dream of mine as a throwing…

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Man Utd scrapped LGBTQ+ jacket plans

Manchester United shelved plans to wear jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community before Sunday's victory over Everton after a player reportedly declined to participate. According to The Athletic, defender Noussair Mazraoui…

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Athletics: Gabriel Farrugia claims first victory in Road Running League

Evolve Endurance Club athlete Gabriel Farrugia took top spot in the third leg of the Athletics Malta Road Running League, hosted by Rush Athletics Club in Safi, completing the distance…

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UEFA Europa League and Conference League Results Roundup

Ruben Amorim secured an entertaining victory on his home debut as Manchester United manager and Rangers thrived in France, but there was late frustration for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA…

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Puma signs long-term deal with Portuguese Football Federation

German sportswear maker Puma said on Wednesday it signed a long-term kit deal with the Portuguese Football Federation, replacing long-serving U.S. rival Nike. Starting from 2025, the brand will equip…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Aston Villa had to settle for a 0-0 draw against depleted Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Feyenoord stunned Manchester City on Tuesday, while Inter and Barcelona – on a memorable night for Robert Lewandowski who scored twice to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the…

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Nov