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Record winners Sevilla eliminated by West Ham in Europa League

Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko’s extra-time goal earned West Ham United a 2-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday and took the English side into the Europa League quarter-finals. Yarmolenko had been…

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Long way back for Man United who reached new lows in defeat by Atletico

Eleven years ago, Manchester United could make a serious claim to being one of the best teams in Europe. Now, after another limp early Champions League exit, that pinnacle has never felt so…

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Allegri fumes at questions over Juve season after Villarreal loss

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri reacted angrily to questions about his side's disappointing season following their Champions League exit against Villarreal on Wednesday. Allegri's team slipped to a 3-0 home defeat to…

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University Student David Borg wins MESA 5k race

19-year-old University student David Borg dominated the second 5 kilometre road race organized this year by MESA at Ta’ Qali to win convincingly in 15 minutes 49 seconds. Alan Camilleri…

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London rivals continue battle for top-four finish

The Premier League title race takes a breather at the weekend as the FA Cup takes centre stage but the scrap for fourth place continues with Arsenal still in the box seat…

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I’m not qualified to speak on Newcastle’s Saudi ownership: Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe accepted the fact that he would constantly be questioned about Saudi Arabian ownership of the Premier League club but said on Wednesday that he was…

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Chicago Cubs owners and Citadel’s Griffin team up for Chelsea bid – Sky News

he owners of U.S. baseball team the Chicago Cubs have teamed up with Citadel founder Ken Griffin to work on a bid to buy English Premier League soccer club Chelsea, Sky News…

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Athletics: Jordan Gusman and Carla Scicluna to take part in World Indoor Championships tomorrow

National elite athletes Carla Scicluna and Jordan Gusman have arrived in Belgrade, Serbia where they will be representing Malta in the upcoming World Indoor Championships on Friday. This event is…

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Atletico win at Old Trafford to knock United out

Atletico Madrid knocked Manchester United out of the Champions League and moved into the quarter-finals after a 41st minute header from Brazilian Renan Lodi gave them a 1-0 (2-1 aggregate)…

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Russia’s Dzyuba denies asking not to be picked because of events in Ukraine

Artem Dzyuba, one of Russia's all-time leading goalscorers, denied on Tuesday that he had asked the team coach not to pick him for the national side because of the conflict…

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Marcell Jacobs, Armand Duplantis among 12 Olympic champions taking part in World Athletics Indoor Championships

Twelve reigning individual Olympic champions are among the entries for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Belgrade 22 taking place on 18-20 March. 680 athletes from 137 nations have been entered…

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Lewis Hamilton plans to add his mother’s surname

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Monday he planned to add his mother's maiden name Larbalestier to his. Speaking at Expo 2020 in Dubai ahead of…

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Premier League: City drop points at Palace to open door for Liverpool

Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday as the Premier League title race took yet another dramatic twist. With nearest challengers Liverpool having cut the gap…

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LeBron James records 10,000th career assist

LeBron James is the first NBA player to record 10,000 career assists, rebounds and points, establishing membership in the 10K Club on Sunday night. James and the Lakers were trailing…

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Man Utd’s Fernandes in race to recover from COVID ahead of Atletico clash -Rangnick

COVID-19 positive Bruno Fernandes is in a "last-minute race" to be fit for the return leg of Manchester United's Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid, manager Ralf Rangnick said.…

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Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Chelsea put aside their off-field turmoil to keep a grip on third place in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United while Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester United into…

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Top two face off as unpredictable Serie A title race hots up

Serie A leaders Napoli welcome second-placed AC Milan to Naples on Sunday with the increasingly unpredictable title race set for further twists and turns. Champions Inter Milan went into the…

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Murray re-appoints Lendl as coach for third time

Andy Murray has re-united with former coach Ivan Lendl as the three-time Grand Slam champion continues to try and rediscover his form after battling back from hip surgeries. The 34-year-old…

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Chelsea FC’s banker says Abramovich’s exit will not be rushed

Roman Abramovich will not rush his divestment of English football team Chelsea FC, an adviser on the sale process told Reuters, even as Britain is considering sanctions against the Russian…

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Lokomotiv coach says he is leaving role in protest against Russian invasion

Lokomotiv Moscow coach Markus Gisdol said on Tuesday that he has resigned from his position at the Russian Premier League side in protest against Russia's war with Ukraine, but the…

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Arsenal report 107.3 million pounds loss

Premier League club Arsenal said the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were the main reason for losses of 107.3 million pounds ($144 million) for the year end May 2021 after…

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Speaking of war in current era ‘incredible and stupid’, says Conte

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte called for peace in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the prospect of war in modern times seemed "incredible". Russia launched its…

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IOC recommends banning Russian, Belarusian athletes from international events

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events, the IOC said on Monday, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC said…

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Buffon to continue playing until 46 after signing new deal

Despite approaching 27 years as a senior professional, Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire yet after signing a new deal at Parma that will see the goalkeeper continue playing…

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Chelsea owner Abramovich helping Ukraine negotiate for peace

Russian billionaire businessman Roman Abramovich, who owns English Premier League soccer club Chelsea, has accepted a Ukrainian request to help negotiate an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Under…

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Athletics: Dillon Cassar and Roberta Schembri claim 5k National title

Dillon Cassar and Roberta Schembri claimed the title of National 5k champions following their victory in the Championship organised by Athletics Malta in the Ħal Far Industrial Park. More then…

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Eriksen to make Brentford debut against Newcastle

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen will make his debut for Brentford in Saturday's Premier League home game against Newcastle United, marking his return after suffering a cardiac arrest in June last…

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No hard feelings between Tuchel and Lukaku ahead of League Cup final

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said there were no issues between him and Romelu Lukaku after the striker was benched for their Champions League knockout tie, but he did not confirm…

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Man Utd withdraws Russian airline Aeroflot’s sponsorship rights

Manchester United have withdrawn Russian airline Aeroflot's sponsorship rights after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Premier League club said on Friday. Russia's Aeroflot was banned from flying to the United Kingdom on Thursday after…

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Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix

Formula One on Friday said it will not race in Russia this season, saying it was "impossible" to do so after the country launched an invasion on neighbouring Ukraine. The race was…

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Arteta braced for ‘roller-coaster’ ride as top four race heats up

Arsenal are in for a tense race to seal the fourth and final Champions League spot in the Premier League, a race with fine margins that could be decided only…

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Carla Scicluna books place at World Indoor Championships with Winter Championships win

Carla Scicluna (Pembroke), dominated the 60m women sprint in 7.67s, clinching top spot at the Winter Championships held at the Matthew Micallef St John Stadium in Marsa. Scicluna, who last…

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Rangnick’s interim status at Man Utd causing some uncertainty, says Fred

Manchester United's appointment of Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis is "a bit strange" and has led to some uncertainty in the club, midfielder Fred said on Tuesday. Rangnick, 63,…

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UEFA slammed over plan to keep Champions League final in Russia

European football's governing body UEFA has been heavily criticized on social media after reiterating that it has no current plans to move May's Champions League final away from the Russian city of St Petersburg.…

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Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai

World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday. The 34-year-old showed…

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Kevin Aquilina surprise winner of the M.E.S.A. Darts Tournament

Kevin Aquilina was the surprise winner of a Darts Tournament organized by the Malta Employees Sports Association (MESA) on Monday in Zejtun. Despite being an outsider, Aquilina made it to…

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Alonso hoping for competitive start to new F1 era

Double world champion Fernando Alonso is heading into the Formula One season in optimistic mood, with the Spaniard hoping the new 2022 rules can deliver enough of a shake up…

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Qatar’s World Cup turf needs chilled stadiums, desalinated water to thrive

Winter will come early to soccer stadiums in baking-hot Qatar when groundskeepers blast chilled air starting in September to ensure pitch turf thrives in the desert country for the World…

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Man City stumble raises prospect of another epic title duel

When a relentless Manchester City pipped Liverpool to claim the Premier League crown in 2019 it was widely-regarded as one of the most epic title races in top-flight history. After…

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Police arrest nine after Leeds v Man United game

Police made nine arrests following Manchester United's 4-2 Premier League win over Leeds United during which a Manchester player appeared to have been hit by something thrown from the crowd,…

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Liverpool have chance to appear in City’s rear view mirror

Liverpool have the chance to cut Manchester City's Premier League lead, albeit briefly, to six points on Saturday as they continue their distant pursuit of the champions. Despite his team…

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Liverpool favourites but Inter deserve last-16 spot, says Inzaghi

Inter manager Simone Inzaghi hailed Liverpool as one of top sides in Europe but believes his team had the quality to match them in the first leg of the Champions…

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Athletics: Mireya Cassar sets new hammer throw national record

Elite Maltese athlete Mireya Cassar has pushed her throwing boundaries once again with a stunning new record in the hammer throw at 47.46m, during a meeting at the Hassloch Athletics…

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Pochettino sure Messi will rise to the occasion

Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has backed Lionel Messi to come alive against Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg despite an underwhelming domestic campaign. Messi has scored only two…

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Mbappe’s only focus will be on knocking out Real Madrid – Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed any suggestion that Kylian Mbappe's focus on Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain could be affected by a potential move…

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Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one…

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UEFA to reward fans with 30,000 free tickets for finals

UEFA will offer 30,000 tickets to fans of teams taking part in this season's European finals as a way to thank them for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic, president…

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Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier to be replayed after Sao Paulo farce

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended just minutes after kickoff when health officials ran onto the pitch must be replayed, world governing body…

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WATCH: Eriksen plays in first game since collapse on pitch

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen marked his 30th birthday with a first appearance since his cardiac arrest in June last year, registering one assist in Brentford's 3-2 friendly win over fifth-tier…

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‘No chance’ of Milner retiring at end of season, says Liverpool boss Klopp

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is desperate to play on and there is "no chance" of him retiring at the end of the season, manager Juergen Klopp said. Englishman Milner, 36,…

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Pele returns to hospital for more chemotherapy

Soccer legend Pele returned to hospital on Sunday for the latest round of treatment on a colon tumor, the former Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil player said. Pele, 81,…

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WADA back in the spotlight with Russian Valieva’s doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Friday was thrust into the spotlight at the Beijing Olympics after Russian figure skating gold medallist Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance…

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Oracle’s Red Bull F1 title sponsorship deal worth $300 mln

Software giant Oracle's title sponsorship agreement with the Red Bull Formula One team is worth about $300 million over five years, according to sources familiar with the deal. The new…

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Tottenham call on fans to ‘move on’ from using Y word

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur have called on its supporters to "move on" from using the word "Yid" after concluding a thorough review with fans' focus groups. Many Tottenham fans…

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West Ham sponsor assesses position after Zouma cat abuse video

One of West Ham United's sponsors is considering its position with the club after defender Kurt Zouma was selected for Tuesday's win over Watford hours after a video emerged of…

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FA contacts Rooney over claim he wanted to injure opponent in 2006 match

The English Football Association (FA) has sought observations from Derby County manager Wayne Rooney after he said in a recent interview that as a player he wanted to injure an…

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‘I’m the solution, not the problem’ says Arteta, after Aubameyang remarks

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described himself as the "solution" in his relationship with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after the Gabon striker said he left the Premier League club because the Spanish boss…

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