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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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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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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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