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Italy crash out as Sweden and Turkey seal World Cup spots in dramatic play-offs

Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup dominated a dramatic night of European play-off finals, as four nations booked their place at the tournament. Italy were beaten by…

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IOC to Restrict Women’s Olympic Category to Biological Females from 2028

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that participation in the women’s category at Olympic events will be limited to biological females starting from 2028. Under the new policy, eligibility…

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Athletics: Farrugia and Bezzina take the honours in fourth leg of Road Running Series

Gabriel Farrugia continued his march towards his first-ever Road Running League title dominating from start to finish the 10k Beat Your PB Race hosted by Corsa and held in Ta’…

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El Aida Chaffey claims 60m Winter crown in Athletics Malta showdown

The opening phase of the Maltese athletics calendar drew to a close over the weekend with Athletics Malta’s Winter Championships, the traditional meeting that awards the first local track and…

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Athletics: Maltese Athletes Break Records at Home While Impressing on the International Stage

Athletes are gearing up for the new season with the second Athletics Malta Pre-Season Meet, which featured a full programme in Marsa and attracted strong participation across all events. The…

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Malta Marathon: motorists advised to plan ahead as 7,000 athletes take to the roads

Malta is preparing for a major sporting weekend as the 41st LifeStar Malta Marathon opens the 2026 Running Europe Tour this Sunday. This year’s edition has drawn a record 7,000…

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Athletics: Maltese Athletes Break Records at Home While Impressing on the International Stage

Athletes are gearing up for the new season with the second Athletics Malta Pre-Season Meet, which featured a full programme in Marsa and attracted strong participation across all events. The…

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Roberta Schembri and Gabriel Farrugia win 10k National Championship

Farrugia sets a new Under 23 national record Gabriel Farrugia and Roberta Schembri have claimed the 10k National Championships after winning this year’s edition in Ta’ Qali, a race which…

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Athletics: Gina McNamara and Jared Micallef crowned Athletes of the Year

Athletics Malta honoured the country’s standout performers of the season during its annual End-of-Year Awards, with middle-distance stars Gina McNamara and Jared Micallef receiving the prestigious Athletes of the Year…

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Road Running: Two on two for Gabriel Farrugia, as Ritianne Zammit claims maiden league victory

Gabriel Farrugia made it two wins on two in the Athletics Malta Road Running League winning the second race in Żabbar, this time on the distance of 5km, hosted by…

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Independent regulator to govern English football

By David Fabri FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND - A NEW STATUTORY REGIME A new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been set up under English law - literally a 'game-changer'. Indeed, the game of…

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Slot dismisses Liverpool title talk after fifth league defeat

Five defeats in their last six Premier League games have left Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissing any discussion of a title challenge. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City handed Liverpool a crushing…

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Athletics Malta launches National Road Running League 2025-2026

Athletics Malta has launched the Malta National Road Running League for 2025-2026, which will once again feature six races with the involvement of local clubs in the organisation of the…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Athletics: 4x100m relay team sets new NR in Italy

Malta’s men’s 4x100m relay team set a new national record at the prestigious Lignano Sabbiadoro meet in Italy. The team, composed of Omar El Aida Chaffey, Luke Bezzina, Graham Pellegrini,…

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Argentina win Copa America in Miami

Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final in Miami. The match was a tight contest, with neither team scoring during normal time. Lionel Messi was taken off…

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Spain defeat England to win Euro 2024

England’s 58-year quest for glory ended in heartbreak as they fell to Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Berlin's Olympiastadion. Gareth Southgate's squad was defeated by Mikel Oyarzabal's late…

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England to face Spain in Euro 2024 final

England has reached the final of the Euros for the second consecutive time after defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund. A last-minute goal from substitute Ollie Watkins secured the dramatic…

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Athletics: Team Malta achieves second place in Championships of Small States of Europe

Malta achieved a fantastic second place in the fifth edition of the Championships of the Small States of Europe, behind winners Cyprus and ahead of 15 other European nations with…

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Athletics: Team Malta heads off to Championships of Small States of Europe in Gibraltar

A 17-athlete strong delegation has left Malta for Gibraltar where it will compete in the fifth edition of the Championships of Small States of Europe. This event, which will take…

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28% of Maltese youngsters watch sport on illegal platforms – report

13% of Maltese citizens accessed or streamed content from illegal online sources to watch sports, with 28% of youngsters aged 15-24 doing so, a new EUIPO report has found. Across…

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Fifa warned players could go on strike

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has been warned that players are prepared to strike if overwork continues, the BBC reports. Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive Maheta Molango believes players…

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Athletics: Long-standing 100m and 4x100m relay records broken in superlative displays

Malta's 100m national record has been broken after almost a decade following a superlative performance by Beppe Grillo in Izmir, Turkey, during the Balkan Championships as he completed his sprint…

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Hammer thrower Shoemake achieves Euro qualification, six athletes get Balkan pass

Hammer thrower Bianca Shoemake has achieved direct qualification for the European Athletics U18 Championships which will be held in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia later in Summer after a fantastic performance at…

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Aldrin Cassar confirmed as Athletics Malta President

Aldrin Cassar was reconfirmed as President of Athletics Malta for a new two-year term during the Annual General Meeting of the association, during which the new Association’s Council was elected…

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Athletics: Bradley Mifsud sets new national record in the discus throw

Discus-thrower Bradley Mifsud bettered his own National Record with a splendid performance at the Marsa stadium, establishing a new benchmark at 55.41m. This feat meant that the Pembroke Athlete registered…

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Liverpool must remain positive in title race, says Klopp

Liverpool's ability to keep their nerves under control can make the difference in the Premier League title race, manager Juergen Klopp said after his side came from a goal down…

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Germany plans border controls for soccer Euros tournament

Germany will introduce temporary border controls as part of ramped-up security around soccer's 2024 European Championship which it is hosting, the interior minister said.The tournament starts on June 14 and…

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Ferrari revel in putting Red Bull under pressure

Thousands of red-clad Ferrari fans descended on Lygon St in Melbourne to party in the Italian restaurant strip until the wee hours of Monday after Carlos Sainz's unlikely win in…

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Guardiola focused on ‘final’ against Arsenal

anchester City are still in the running to pick up two trophies at Wembley this season but manager Pep Guardiola said all his focus is on their Premier League clash…

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Who’s laughing now? Xavi hits back at Barca critics

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez had the last laugh on Tuesday after his side defied the critics by reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years. Barca's…

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Liverpool owners FSG appoint Edwards as football chief executive

Fenway Sports Group, owners of Premier League title contenders Liverpool, announced on Tuesday the appointment of the club's former sporting director Michael Edwards as their chief executive of football. FSG…

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