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Tottenham Hotspur announce Conte as new manager

London club Tottenham Hotspur have formally announced Italian Antonio Conte as their new manager. https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1455504660949778433 Multiple sources have reported that Antonio Conte signed an 18-month contract at Tottenham after Daniel…

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Athletics: Elite athletes in week-long Italy training camp

Thirteen of Malta’s most promising have begun their international training commitments early with a week-long, high-intensity professional training camp in Formia, Italy. The camp is being managed by Athletics Malta…

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Benitez laments injury after Everton lose at Wolves

Everton's promising start to the Premier League season has been derailed by injuries to key players, manager Rafa Benitez said after Monday's 2-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Everton were without Lucas Digne, Yerry…

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Nadal plans to return at Abu Dhabi exhibition next month

Rafa Nadal is aiming to return from injury at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next month before playing another tournament in his buildup to the Australian Open, the world number five…

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Tennis-Canada stun holders France as Billie Jean King Cup finals kick off

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Rebecca Marino won the deciding doubles rubber to help stun defending champions France 2-1 on the opening day of the new-look Billie Jean King Cup finals…

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Tottenham sack manager Nuno after latest defeat

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo, the Premier League club announced on Monday, after a 3-0 home loss to Manchester United at the weekend left the…

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Ibrahimovic hits landmark to inspire Milan to win at Roma

ROME, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 150th Serie A goal as AC Milan inflicted Jose Mourinho's first home defeat in the Italian top flight with a 2-1…

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Juventus misery continues as Simeone inspires Verona

Juventus' miserable start to the Serie A season continued as they lost 2-1 at Hellas Verona on Saturday, with an early double from Giovanni Simeone dropping Massimiliano Allegri's side to…

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Man United ease pressure on Solskjaer with 3-0 win at Spurs

Manchester United thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford in the Premier League on Saturday to ease the pressure on under-fire manager Ole…

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Ramsdale stars as Arsenal continue revival with win at Leicester

LEICESTER, England (Reuters) -Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was the star of the show as Arsenal made it nine games unbeaten in all competitions with a 2-0 victory at Leicester City in…

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Solskjaer says Man Utd must come out fighting after Liverpool blow

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his team's first half capitulation against Liverpool was like a boxer being punched out in the opening minutes of a bout and sought…

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Inter Milan Christian Eriksen unable to play for club after cardiac arrest during Euro2020

Christian Eriksen is not permitted to play in Italy this season as a result of the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020, say his club Inter Milan. The Denmark…

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Allegri rues lack of time to replace Ronaldo at Juventus

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the club late in the transfer window left them with no time to replace him. Juve agreed a deal with Manchester…

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Barcelona president says club should have fired Koeman earlier

Barcelona should have sacked coach Ronald Koeman before Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, club president Joan Laporta said on Friday. The Dutchman was fired after Barca lost their…

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Insigne scores twice from the spot as Napoli go back on top

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Lorenzo Insigne scored twice from the penalty spot as Napoli returned to the top of the Serie A standings, level on points with equally unbeaten AC Milan,…

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Businessman who organised fatal flight for footballer Emiliano Sala found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft

David Henderson, the businessman who organised the flight that crashed, killing footballer Emiliano Sala, has been found guilty at Cardiff Crown Court of endangering the safety of an aircraft. Sala,…

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Bayern support vaccination but not mandatory, amid Kimmich furore

German champions Bayern Munich support the vaccination of its players to protect against COVID-19 but it is not mandatory, the club said amid a furore caused by player Joshua Kimmich's announcement he was not vaccinated. The…

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Football: Serie A weekend talking points

EVERGREEN IBRAHIMOVIC HAS FINAL SAY Even by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's standards, Saturday's 4-2 victory for AC Milan at an embattled nine-man Bologna was an eventful occasion. With his side cruising 2-0…

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Football: Premier League talking points

via Reuters IS SOLSKJAER READY TO DROP RONALDO? After Manchester United's humiliating 5-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced predictable calls for him to be removed…

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Football: LaLiga’s weekend talking points

VINICIUS JR IS A RISING STAR In the first El Clasico without Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr showed once again this season that he can be…

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Super League – Uefa and Fifa accused of breaking EU competition rules – FT

FT - Football clubs behind the European Super League will accuse the sport’s governing bodies of breaking EU competition rules as they attempt to dismantle a “monopoly” they claim blocks…

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Dybala rescues point for Juve at Inter with late penalty

MILAN (Reuters) - Juventus snatched a last-gasp draw at champions Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday after Argentine forward Paulo Dybala scored a penalty following a VAR intervention. Juventus…

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Verstappen holds off Hamilton to double his F1 lead

(Reuters) -Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the U.S.Grand Prix and doubled his Formula One championship lead to 12 points after holding off title rival Lewis Hamilton by little more than…

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In Pictures: Liverpool put five past shambolic United at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah hit a hat-trick as Liverpool humiliated Manchester United, romping to a stunning 5-0 victory at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. Naby…

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Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike…

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Mourinho sent off as Roma ends Napoli’s winning start to season

AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho was sent off to the stands as his side ended Napoli's winning start to the Serie A season following a 0-0 draw on Sunday. Napoli…

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Verstappen on pole and Hamilton alongside in Texas

(Reuters) -Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen secured pole position for the U.S. Grand Prix in the dying seconds on Saturday as Mercedes title rival Lewis Hamilton had…

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Serie A favourites Inter are an important test for his Juve side – Allegri

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Inter Milan are favourites for the Serie A title this season and described Sunday's clash between the teams as an "important test" for his improving…

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Ancelotti says fear can be positive ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said "being afraid is not a bad feeling" ahead of Sunday's LaLiga clash at rivals Barcelona. Ancelotti is preparing his side to play Barcelona in…

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Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as Milan beat nine-man Bologna to go top

BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) -AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored at both ends as the visitors left it late to earn a 4-2 win over nine-man Bologna in Serie A on…

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Leaders Chelsea hammer Norwich 7-0 in Premier League

LONDON (Reuters) -A hat-trick from Mason Mount propelled Chelsea to a 7-0 win over bottom side Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday, extending their lead at the top…

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Lewandowski scores again as Bayern crush Hoffenheim 4-0

Bayern Munich top scorer Robert Lewandowski struck again as the German champions demolished Hoffenheim 4-0 on Saturday to remain top of the Bundesliga, a point ahead of Borussia Dortmund. With…

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Champions League Round Up

Cristiano Ronaldo headed in an 81st-minute winner as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in a pulsating Champions League Group F at Old Trafford on…

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Milan not giving up hope after difficult Champions League return

ROME (Reuters) - When AC Milan ended an eight-year wait to qualify for the Champions League last season, it was lauded as a return to the continental elite for the…

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Inter inflict first Champions League defeat on debutants Sheriff

ROME (Reuters) -Inter Milan ended Sheriff Tiraspol’s perfect start to their debut Champions League campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win at San Siro on Tuesday, the Italians’ first victory in…

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Salah sets more milestones as Liverpool survive Madrid scare

MADRID (Reuters) - Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continued to write his name in the record books as they edged out Atletico Madrid 3-2 on Tuesday, becoming the team's top scorer in…

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Activists urge Beijing Olympics boycott over human rights concerns

Human rights activists urged governments and athletes worldwide to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, saying that anything less would make the world complicit in what they called 'genocide' by Beijing.…

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Inter will not underestimate Sheriff – Inzaghi

Inter Milan will not underestimate surprise package Sheriff Tiraspol when they meet in the San Siro for a crucial Champions League clash, coach Simone Inzaghi said. The Moldovans have enjoyed a stunning start…

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Liverpool’s Alisson, Fabinho back for Atletico game, but Thiago still out

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho will return to the squad for Tuesday's Champions League group match away to Atletico Madrid but midfielder Thiago Alcantara remains sidelined with a calf…

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Tennis-No special deals to allow unvaccinated players at Australian Open: official

Australia's Victoria state will not do special deals with unvaccinated athletes to allow them to compete at major events, an official said on Tuesday, putting Novak Djokovic's Australian Open title…

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England get one-game stadium ban over Euro 2020 final chaos

England have been ordered to play their next two home games in UEFA competition without supporters present after disturbances during their Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley in July,…

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Arsenal salvage last gasp draw at home to Crystal Palace

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette struck with the last kick of the game to give Arsenal a rollercoaster 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday after the visitors had fought back from a…

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Athletics: Malta to host Championships of the Small States of Europe in 2022

The Athletic Association of Small States of Europe (AASSE) has accepted Malta’s bid to host the biennial Athletics Championships of the Small States of Europe in June 2022, a prestigious…

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Kean goal earns Juventus narrow win over Roma

Juventus continued their march up the Serie A standings with a 1-0 win over AS Roma in Turin on Sunday, as Moise Kean’s unorthodox early goal sealed a fourth consecutive…

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Osimhen strikes late against Torino to maintain Napoli’s perfect record

Victor Osimhen scored an 81st-minute winner as Napoli beat Torino 1-0 on Sunday to return to the top of the Serie A table and record their eighth win in eight…

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Ruthless Bayern humiliate Leverkusen with statement win

An astonishing five-goal first-half, including a burst of four in eight minutes, from Bayern Munich delivered a dominant 5-1 win away to Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday as the champions returned…

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Milan go top with comeback win over Verona in five-goal thriller

AC Milan produced a superb second half fightback from two goals down to beat Hellas Verona 3-2 at San Siro on Saturday and go top of the Serie A table.…

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Lazio inflict first defeat of the season on champions Inter

Felipe Anderson and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored late to complete a 3-1 comeback win for Lazio against Serie A champions Inter Milan in Rome on Saturday, as Simone Inzaghi fell to…

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Leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

Chelsea beat neighbours Brentford 1-0 to keep their grip on the Premier League's top spot on Saturday thanks to a Ben Chilwell strike but they owed their three points as…

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Vardy strikes as Leicester sink Man United in 4-2 thriller

LEICESTER, England (Reuters) - Leicester City ended their four-match winless run in the Premier League as goals from Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka helped them to…

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Sublime Salah steers Liverpool to 5-0 win over woeful Watford

Mohamed Salah set up Sadio Mane's 100th Premier League goal and scored a brilliant goal of his own, while Roberto Firmino bagged a hat-trick as Liverpool reclaimed top spot with…

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China absent from record 23-race 2022 Formula One calendar

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body approved a record 23-race calendar for 2022 on Friday, with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai missing for the third year in a…

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Europeans ready to block FIFA World Cup plans regardless of vote

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - FIFA’s plans for a biennial World Cup face being blocked by European and South American opponents, even if they are given the backing of the majority…

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World Championship bronze medallist Tirop found stabbed to death

(Reuters) - Kenyan distance runner Agnes Tirop, a two-times World Championship bronze medallist, was found stabbed to death at her home, Athletics Kenya said on Wednesday. The 25-year-old represented Kenya…

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Southgate to discuss England contract in next few weeks

England manager Gareth Southgate said he will speak to the Football Association about his contract in the next few weeks as his immediate focus is helping the team reach the 2022 World…

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Tennis-Get vaccinated if you want to play Australian Open, minister tells players

Tennis players planning to compete in the Australian Open at Melbourne Park should get vaccinated for COVID-19 to give themselves the best chance of playing the Grand Slam, an Australian…

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Beaten Wilder has no plans to retire, says trainer

Deontay Wilder has no plans to retire, the American boxer's trainer Malik Scott said, after he was knocked out by Briton Tyson Fury in their WBC heavyweight world championship fight…

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