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Man Utd discuss online abuse of players with social media companies

(Reuters) - Manchester United are working with social media companies to tackle racist abuse after Marcus Rashford became the latest player to be targeted online following Saturday's 0-0 draw at…

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Barca to sue newspaper El Mundo for publishing Messi contract

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona said on Sunday they will take legal action against Spanish newspaper El Mundo for publishing Lionel Messi's contract with the club. El Mundo published full details…

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Salah double fires Liverpool to victory at West Ham

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's Mohamed Salah ended his Premier League goal drought in style by scoring twice as the champions raided the capital again to crush West Ham United 3-1…

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Chelsea beat Burnley 2-0 for first win under Tuchel

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea notched up their first win under Thomas Tuchel on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Burnley thanks to goals by Spanish defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos…

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Lille go top as PSG suffer first defeat under Pochettino

Reuters) - Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat under new coach Mauricio Pochettino, losing 3-2 at lowly Lorient in added time as Lille moved top of the Ligue 1…

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Napoli beat Parma to ease pressure on coach Gattuso

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Napoli earned a 2-0 victory over lowly Parma thanks to a goal in each half on Sunday, with their Serie A win easing the pressure on…

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Lazio revival continues with 3-1 win at Atalanta

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) - Lazio secured their fifth win in a row with a 3-1 victory at Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday which moved Simone Inzaghi's side above their…

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Suarez double at Cadiz gives Atletico 10-point lead

CADIZ, Spain (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez fired in two goals as they thrashed Cadiz 4-2 away in an action-packed game on Sunday to march 10 points clear at…

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Denmark edge Sweden to retain world handball crown

CAIRO — Denmark won their second successive men’s world handball championship after an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Niklas Landin helped them to a pulsating 26-24 win over Sweden in the…

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Palmeiras seal last-gasp Copa Libertadores triumph

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A dramatic goal eight minutes into stoppage time won Palmeiras the Copa Libertadores on Saturday as a Breno Lopes header earned the Sao…

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Olympique match against Rennes postponed after violent fan protest

Berlin (dpa) - After violent fan protest at the Olympique Marseille training ground, La Commanderie, the Ligue 1 postponed the game against Rennes scheduled for Saturday at the Stade Velodrome stadium in Marseille.…

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Real Madrid still in title race despite shock Levante defeat, says coach

MADRID, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Real Madrid will keep believing they can chase down La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid even after Saturday's shock 2-1 home defeat by Levante, assistant coach…

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Man United and Arsenal end match in stalemate

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday as they fell three points behind leaders Manchester City. City earlier…

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Milan edge Bologna to stay top, second-place Inter crush Benevento

Reuters/Goal.com - Serie A leaders AC Milan won 2-1 at Bologna on Saturday with second-placed Inter Milan remaining two points adrift by hammering Benevento 4-0. Juventus stayed in the league…

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Cristiano Ronaldo investigated on alleged Covid-breach

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated by Italian authorities for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules by travelling between the regions of Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta. This incident happened…

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Europe’s top clubs suffer a €2 billion coronavirus hit

CNA/AFP - The coronavirus pandemic could cost Europe's 20 highest earning football clubs over €2 billion (US$2.4 billion), according to forecasts from financial experts Deloitte. Deloitte's latest Football Money League…

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FIFA aiming to announce 2026 World Cup venues by end of 2021

FIFA will aim to announce in the last quarter of 2021 the host cities for the 2026 World Cup being jointly staged by the United States, Canada and Mexico, soccer's…

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IOC to discuss Olympics but cancellation not on agenda

The Tokyo Olympics will top the agenda when the International Olympic Committee's executive board meets on Wednesday (January 27) - but with the board firmly backing the event, any talk…

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Eriksen earns Inter last-gasp Coppa win over Milan as Ibrahimovic sees red

Jan 26 (Reuters) - AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off before forgotten man Christian Eriksen fired a dramatic late winner to earn Inter Milan a 2-1 victory in a fiery Coppa…

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UPDATED – Cabinet approves decree guaranteeing CONI’s independence as Italy risked Olympic Games exclusion

Updated 1145 - Cabinet approves decree safeguarding CONI's independence In his last Cabinet meeting before submitting his resignation, Italian PM Giuseppe Conte has managed to push through legal amendments giving…

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Blatter was in coma after heart surgery, daughter says

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter spent a week in an artificially induced coma after heart surgery last month, his daughter has told Swiss media. “Just before Christmas, he had to…

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Chelsea sack Lampard from manager after 18 months

London (dpa) - Frank Lampard's reign as Chelsea manager came to an end on Monday as he was sacked after 18 months in the role. The 42-year-old steered Chelsea to a Champions League…

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Janet Richard, Luke Farrugia win the Athlete of the Year Award for 2020

Janet Richard and Luke Farrugia scooped the top prizes awarded by Athletics Malta for the best athletes in 2020, while Jordan Gusman and Benjamin Micallef received special accolades for outstanding…

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Serie A Talking Points

Reuters - Ciro Immobile scored his 13th league goal of the season to seal a 2-1 comeback win for Lazio against Sassuolo on Sunday and clinch a fourth consecutive Serie A win for the Roman…

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Fernandes free-kick earns Man United 3-2 FA Cup win over Liverpool

Bruno Fernandes’ superb 78th-minute free-kick knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup fourth round as Manchester United won Sunday's thriller 3-2 at Old Trafford. Mohamed Salah’s chipped finish gave Liverpool…

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Bayern extend lead to seven points with 4-0 win at Schalke

Berlin, Jan.24 (BNA): Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller were again in the goals as Bayern Munich beat bottom side Schalke 4-0 away on Sunday to increase their advantage at the…

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Atalanta stun winter Serie A champions AC Milan

Atalanta consigned AC Milan to their second league defeat of the season with a 3-0 win at San Siro yesterday, but Stefano Pioli’s side were still named ‘winter champions’ in…

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Aston Villa go eighth by pushing Newcastle towards relegation

London (dpa) - Aston Villa got back to their winning ways on Saturday with a 2-0 home victory over struggling Newcastle United. First-half goals from Ollie Watkins and Bertrand Traore were enough for…

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Manchester City overcome Cheltenham scare; FA Cup holders Arsenal out

London (dpa) - Manchester City survived a scare against fourth-tier side Cheltenham Town while FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the competition in Saturday's fourth-round ties. Pep Guardiola's City battled back from a goal…

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Monaco says F1 grand prix will go ahead this year

Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix will happen this season after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Monday in response to speculation the showcase race could be scrapped again. The harbourside…

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Winter athletics season underway as top athletes vie for place at European Championships

Malta’s elite athletes and upcoming youngsters were back on track at the Matthew Micallef St John in Marsa for the first of three pre-season Winter track events organized by Athletics…

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AC Milan regain sole leadership as Ibra double sinks Cagliari

AC Milan took all three points from a tricky Monday night encounter in Sardinia against Cagliari with evergreen striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scoring a brace. The Swedish striker put the Rossoneri…

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Different moods for Juventus and Napoli as they meet for Super Cup clash

DPA - The Super Cup match pitting Juventus against Napoli on Wednesday in Reggio Emilia comes at a bad moment for the Turin Serie A champions, who are struggling in…

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Inter make serious Serie A title statement of intent

Reuters / EPA - Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella scored one goal and set up another to help secure a 2-0 ‘Derby of Italy’ victory over champions Juventus and send his side joint-top…

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Bayern go four points clear with scrappy 2-1 win over Freiburg

Reuters, Munich, Germany - Thomas Mueller set up one goal and scored a second-half winner as Bayern Munich struggled past Freiburg 2-1 on Sunday to snap their opponents' five-game winning…

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Insigne scores twice in Napoli’s 6-0 victory against Fiorentina

MILAN — Lorenzo Insigne scored two and set up another as a stunning first-half performance saw Napoli blow Fiorentina away, winning 6-0 to move into the top four in Serie…

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Man Utd two points clear after draw at Liverpool; Tottenham fourth

London (dpa) - Manchester United held on to top spot in the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at champions Liverpool on Sunday. Alisson made two good saves for Liverpool while Thiago and…

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AC Milan Hakan Calhanoglu and Theo Hernandez test positive for Coronavirus

AC Milan’s selection crisis has deepened as Hakan Calhanoglu and Theo Hernandez have tested positive for Coronavirus, the club have confirmed. In a statement on their official website, the club announce…

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Photo Story: Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace in London, Britain, 14 January 2021. EPA-EFE/Neil Hall

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French biker Pierre Cherpin dies in Dakar rally crash

French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally, organisers said on Friday. The 52-year-old amateur, who was taking part unassisted in…

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England all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney retires from football

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has called time on his playing career after being named as manager of Derby County, the Championship club said on Friday. The 35-year-old had…

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Alex Zanardi speaks to family

AutoSprint - Two-time CART champion, Paralympic gold medalist, and former F1 driver Alex Zanardi has reportedly spoken to his family following a successful, "awake" surgery, reports the Italian news outlet Autosprint.…

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Ferrari’s Leclerc isolating after positive COVID-19 test

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc announced on Thursday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating at home in Monaco with mild symptoms. The…

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FA Cup Draws: Man Utd to host Liverpool in Round 4

Manchester United have been drawn to host Liverpool in a mouth-watering clash in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup. The two sides are currently separated by goal difference at…

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FA Cup holders Arsenal, Man United through; West Brom lose shoot-out

London (dpa/reuters) - FA Cup holders Arsenal prevailed against Newcastle 2-0 in extra-time on Saturday to continue their defence into the fourth round. Meanwhile, Scott McTominay's fifth minute header was enough for Manchester…

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Serie A Roundup – Milan extend lead at the top

Gianluca Mancini headed in a late equaliser as AS Roma stalled Serie A title rivals Inter Milan with a 2-2 draw in Rome on Sunday. Antonio Conte's second-placed Inter lost…

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From the pitch to the park – 3 Serie A legends spotted like never seen before

Former Italian footballers Massimo Ambrosini, Massimiliano Oddo and Christian Vieri were photographed in Parco Sempione in Milan, as they took their children for a walk in their push chairs. Ambrosini…

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Ski Jumping World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt

Robert Johansson of Norway is airborne during a practice jump of the Men's Single competition at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany, 08 January 2021. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter hospitalised as health worsens

Anadolu - Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has been in hospital as his health got worse, Swiss daily Blick reported on Friday. "My father is in the hospital. He is…

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Zidane in isolation due to contact’s COVID positive

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is isolating after a close contact of his tested positive for COVID-19, Spanish newspaper ABC said on Thursday. Real did not immediately…

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Australian GP will be postponed, says F1 team owner Stroll

LONDON (Reuters) - The Australian Grand Prix will be postponed to the back end of the Formula One season with Bahrain replacing it as the opening race in March, Aston…

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Messi shines as impressive Barca win in Bilbao

BILBAO, Spain (Reuters) - Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in…

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Juventus ends Milan’s unbeaten streak

MILAN (Reuters) - Juventus inflicted a first Serie A defeat of the season on league leaders AC Milan as a Federico Chiesa double led the Italian champions to an exhilarating…

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PSG draw at St Etienne on Pochettino’s first game

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain were held to a 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at St Etienne in coach Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge on Wednesday as the French…

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Stones resurgence at Man City delights Guardiola

(Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said it took defender John Stones a lot longer than expected to rediscover his best form but he praised the Englishman’s perseverance after…

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Juventus vs Milan to be played

Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan will be played. Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Juventus started their journey to Milan by coach. The match was at risk, due…

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Football fixtures to go ahead despite national lockdown in UK

Elite sport will be allowed to continue in England despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing a new national COVID-19 lockdown on Monday (January 4) due to surging infections in the…

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