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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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General Motors to Enter Formula 1 with Cadillac Brand in 2026

In a groundbreaking development for Formula 1, General Motors (GM) has announced plans to join the grid in 2026 under its luxury Cadillac brand. The US auto giant, in partnership…

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Sinner leads Italy to repeat Davis Cup glory

Italian Jannik Sinner completed a remarkable season by sealing his country a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the final at the southern Spanish…

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UEFA Nations League Results Roundup

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No fairytale ending as Nadal’s career ends in defeat

Rafa Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-times Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally-charged and…

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Road Running League: Micallef and Bezzina secure second victory

Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina consolidated their lead on top of the Athletics Malta National Road Running League series, by making it two wins out of two, this time emerging…

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UEFA Nations League Results Roundup

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Former heavyweight champion Tyson has no regrets after fighting ‘one last time’

Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul, adding that he had nearly died in June because of health issues.…

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UEFA Nations League Results Roundup

France defeated Italy to earn first place in Group A2, while England cruised past the Republic of Ireland to secure their return to League A. Monday's fixtures Croatia vs Portugal…

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KitKat becomes the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula1

Nestlé and Formula 1 announced a landmark worldwide partnership, making KitKat the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1. This multi-year collaboration is Nestlé's largest global brand partnership to date, signaling…

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Israel tells citizens not to attend cultural and sports events abroad after Amsterdam violence

The Israeli government has told its citizens not to attend cultural or sports events abroad over the next days following violence in Amsterdam. The office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin…

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France won’t call off Israel game after violence in Amsterdam, minister says

Despite the violence directed at Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, France won't change its plans to host a Nations' League game against Israel next week, the interior minister said on…

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UEFA Europa League and Conference League Results Roundup

Europa League Amad Diallo struck twice as Manchester United secured their first league phase win while Tottenham's 100% UEFA Europa League start came to an end in Istanbul. Manchester United…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Inter moved to ten league phase points with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday, with Barcelona just one further back following an emphatic 5-2 win against Crvena Zvezda. Brest…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Sporting CP and AC Milan pulled off the most eye-catching wins of the opening night of UEFA Champions League Matchday 4. Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick as Sporting CP pulled…

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Athletics: Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina win first Road Running Series race of the season

Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina claimed the first wins of the Athletics Malta National Road Running League series, securing victory in the 10km race, giving them an early lead in…

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Spain’s Rodri wins Ballon d’Or for best player in the world

Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham, both of…

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Man United sack Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy takes interim charge

Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Monday, with the Old Trafford side 14th in the standings after nine games. "Erik ten Hag…

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UEFA Europa and Conference League Results Roundup

UEFA Europa League Tottenham secured a third successive win, Rangers cruised at home while Manchester United were thwarted at José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe on UEFA Europa League Matchday 3. UEFA Conference…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Liverpool maintained their perfect record on Wednesday, while Raphinha struck a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Bayern and Manchester City scored five. Read more via UEFA

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Inter, Milan to build new stadium in San Siro area

Inter and AC Milan intend to build a new stadium in the area of their current home, the San Siro, the city council said after a meeting of the clubs'…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Aston Villa became the first team to gain nine points in the league phase after maintaining a perfect start to their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-0 defeat of…

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Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco

A group of over 100 professional women's soccer players sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi…

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Italy to miss waterpolo World Cup after ban for abusing officials at Paris Games

The Italian men's water polo team will miss next year's World Cup after they were handed a six-month suspension for abusing referees and officials following their quarter-final loss to Hungary…

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Tuchel’s appointment raises questions about English coaching, Gary Neville says

The FA's decision to appoint German Thomas Tuchel as head coach of the national team raises serious questions about English coaching, former England defender Gary Neville said. Former Chelsea and…

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Tuchel new England manager

Thomas Tuchel will replace Gareth Southgate as the England's men's team head coach, and has been congratulated on his appointment by Prince William and the prime minister. The former Chelsea,…

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Mbappé to take legal action for libel over Swedish rape investigation

Kylian Mbappé was “shocked” to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation, his lawyer said. The France captain, however, is “at ease” because “he has done nothing wrong”,…

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Nadal announces retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season following next…

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Malta vs Turkmenistan Friendly Cancelled Due to Travel Restrictions

The international friendly football match between Malta and Turkmenistan, scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled due to Turkmenistan's inability to obtain travel authorisation from their government to travel…

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EU top court says FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law

The transfer rules of world soccer's governing body FIFA go against European Union laws, the EU's top court said in a ruling on a high-profile case linked to former France…

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UEFA Europa League and Conference League Results Roundup

Porto and Man United drew a superb game 3-3 while Tottenham maintained their 100% record and RFS played out a memorable draw on an intriguing night in the UEFA Europa…

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UEFA Champions League Results Roundup

Aston Villa and Lille pulled off the results of the night, while Benfica, Juventus and Liverpool all made it two wins from two. Aston Villa and Lille both sprung surprises…

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Major police operation cracks down on ‘clans’ of Inter-Milan ultra fans

Milan police flying squad and finance police early on Monday carried out dozens of arrests and seizures in a major operation against alleged clans of AC Milan and Inter football…

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UEFA Europa League Results Roundup

Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their UEFA Europa League campaign in impressive fashion, surviving and thriving with ten men against Qarabağ. The English side's 3-0 victory margin was bettered only by…

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UEFA Europa League Results Roundup

Knockout round play-offs: 13 & 20 February 2025Round of 16: 6 & 13 March 2025Quarter-finals: 10 & 17 April 2025Semi-finals: 1 & 8 May 2025Final: 21 May 2025 The 2024/25…

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Legendary Italian World Cup striker Schillaci dies aged 59

Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former club Inter Milan…

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Ukraine boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk released after Poland detention

Undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after detention by law-enforcement officers at Poland's Krakow airport, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. "I was outraged by this…

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Athletics Malta launches 2024-2025 National Road Running League Series

Athletics Malta has launched the Malta National Road Running Series for 2024-2025, which has been expanded to six races with the involvement of local clubs in the organisation of the…

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Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns

The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during…

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Former Italian footballer Totò Schillaci hospitalized in Palermo hospital in critical condition

Totò Schillaci, the former footballer famous for his incredible performance during the 1990 World Cup, is currently hospitalized in critical condition at Palermo's Civic Hospital. His family has reassured fans…

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Pernod Ricard scraps sponsorship deal with Paris St Germain after Marseille fan outrage

French drinks and spirits company Pernod Ricard said it would drop its plans to sponsor the country's reigning soccer champions Paris St Germain after facing a storm of criticism from…

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Former England coach Eriksson dies at 76

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who became the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died on Monday at the age of 76. Eriksson, a charismatic coach who led…

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Premier League to explain VAR decisions on social media during matches

The Premier League hopes to reduce frustration with the VAR system with the launch of a social media account that will provide near real-time updates and explanations regarding officiating and…

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Athletics: 30 athletes participate in National Youth Development Training Camp in Italy

As part of Athletics Malta’s efforts to invest in younger athletes and support their devlopment in the sport, building up from the success of Team Malta at GSSE 2023, a…

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United States top Paris 2024 Olympics medal table

The United States topped the overall medal table at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning 40 gold and 126 total medals during two weeks of competition. The US has now topped…

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French police probe ransomware attack on Olympic venue

French cyber crime police are investigating a ransomware attack against the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris where Olympic events including fencing and Taekwondo are being held, Paris prosecutors said…

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Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security

France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympics opening ceremony through the heart of Paris, officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a…

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Israel warns France of plot to attack Israelis at Olympics

Foreign Minister Israel Katz sends a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné, warning him of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli delegation to the 2024 Paris Olympics. “There…

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France conditionally confirmed as 2030 Winter Games hosts

France was conditionally picked as the host of the 2030 Winter Games on Wednesday and must now deliver key financial guarantees in the coming months, the International Olympic Committee said.…

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Salt Lake City confirmed as host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games – IOC

Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday following a vote of the International Olympic Committee. The U.S. city, which hosted the 2002 Winter Games, earned…

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French police arrest man who planned attack during Olympics

French police have arrested a man in the Bordeaux, southwest France, area who planned an attack during the Olympics, a security source told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming a report in…

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Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say

Israel must be banned from any football-related activities for violating FIFA's statutes amid the war in Gaza, according to an independent legal analysis by lawyers who specialise in international law…

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Southgate resigns as England manager

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager. This announcement comes two days after England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The 53-year-old, who led the Three Lions for eight…

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