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Bayern defender Süle to move to Dortmund in summer for free

Bayern Munich defender Niklas Süle is set for a free transfer to Borussia Dortmund in summer, the Frankfurter Rundschau newspaper reported on Monday. The 26-year-old defender had been linked moves…

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Everton need to stay calm in relegation battle, says Lampard

Everton need to keep their cool in their quest to avoid relegation as upcoming league games against Newcastle United and Leeds United are unlikely to seal their fate, manager Frank…

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Man Utd striker Greenwood dropped by Nike in wake of arrest

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood is no longer being sponsored by Nike, the sportswear giant said on Monday, after the forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a…

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Greece steps up measures to fight hooliganism after killing of soccer fan

Greece will tighten rules to combat violence at sports events following the killing of a 19-year-old soccer fan in what was believed to be an attack by rival supporters. Prime…

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Premier League heavyweights avoid each other in FA Cup fifth-round draw

Premier League leaders Manchester City will travel to second-tier Championship side Peterborough United while Chelsea are away at Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup after most…

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Man United top league of transfer losses with 1 bln euro net spend

Manchester United returned to the top of the table on Monday but not the one they were hoping for as they were named the club with the biggest transfer losses…

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UK and Ireland to bid for Euro 2028 instead of 2030 World Cup

Britain and Ireland have announced plans for a bid to host the 2028 European Championship, the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland said…

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Greenwood a factor in Lingard staying at Man Utd, says Rangnick

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood's recent arrest was a factor in the club's decision not to let Jesse Lingard leave in January, coach Ralf Rangnick said on Thursday. Greenwood has…

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Everton’s new boss Lampard ‘under no illusions’ about task at hand

Everton's new manager Frank Lampard said on Thursday he was fully aware of the task facing him as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the Merseyside club.…

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Real Madrid look to bounce back in LaLiga after cup exit

Real Madrid will turn their attention back to maintaining their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings after suffering a disappointing 1-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday in…

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Serie A: Master faces apprentice in pivotal Milan derby

Derby matches have shaped the coaching careers of Simone Inzaghi and Stefano Pioli in the past, but the stakes are higher than ever when the former apprentice and master face…

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Tennis: ‘Fedal’ comeback on the cards as Federer, Nadal sign up for Laver Cup

Tennis fans could see Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer team up one more time after Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday that the duo will be part of Team Europe's title defence against Team…

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Eriksen joins Brentford months after Euro 2020 collapse

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen joined Premier League club Brentford after passing a medical, seven months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a European Championship match. Eriksen, who collapsed during the game…

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Norway predicted to top Winter Games medals table again

Norway will top the medals table for a second successive Winter Olympics with Germany in second place, according to final projections by Nielsen's Gracenote ahead of the Beijing Games. The…

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Come on you Greens: Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table

Tottenham Hotspur will join the UN Race to Zero and have committed to halve their carbon emissions by 2030, the club said after they and Liverpool were named the Premier…

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Man United’s Greenwood released on bail after arrest

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigations, police said on Wednesday after the 20-year-old player was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of…

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Barcelona accuses previous board of improper management of club funds

The president of Spanish soccer giants Barcelona, Joan Laporta, on Tuesday accused the former president and his board of making false payments and other illegal activities in their management of…

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Juventus DNA made Turin move an easy choice – Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic said the never-say-die mentality he shares with Juventus made it easy to ignore interest from abroad and clinch a move to Turin as the Serbian striker was unveiled…

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Beijing Olympics says growing COVID cases are “within controllable range”

The COVID-19 situation at the Beijing Winter Olympics is within the "expected controllable range", despite increasing positive cases being detected, a senior official at China's Olympics Pandemic Prevention and Control…

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Juventus sign Zakaria from Gladbach, Gatti from Frosinone

Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria has joined Juventus from Borussia Moenchengladbach on a permanent deal, the German club announced on Monday. Sky Italia reported that the deal is worth five million euros ($5.60…

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Premier League says 85% of players have taken COVID-19 vaccine

The Premier League said on Monday that 85% of players have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The league added that the figure increased to 92% when…

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Manchester United’s Van de Beek joins Everton on loan

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has joined Everton on loan on transfer deadline day, the Premier League clubs said on Monday. Van de Beek, who was signed by…

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Spurs sign midfielders Kulusevski, Bentancur on busy deadline day

Tottenham Hotspur signed midfielders Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on Monday while three players left the club on loan, as part of manager Antonio Conte's attempts to reshape…

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Football transfer window shuts: The major transfers by European clubs

The English Premier League saw the most action on the final day of transfer activity until the end of Europe's top five leagues' domestic seasons, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton…

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Athletics: Long jump, 60m sprint national records broken as athletics season gets off to flying start

The Maltese athletics season got off to a flying start with a memorable day at the Matthew Micallef St John Athletics Stadium with three national records and a host of…

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Manchester Utd suspend Greenwood following assault accusation

Manchester United suspended footballer Mason Greenwood on Sunday, a move that followed accusations online that the 20-year-old player had assaulted a woman. In an initial statement on Sunday, the club said it…

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Villa sign defender Chambers from Arsenal

Aston Villa have signed versatile defender Calum Chambers from fellow Premier League side Arsenal on a 3-1/2 year contract, the clubs said on Thursday. The 27-year-old, who can play at…

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Germany wing-back Gosens joins Inter from Atalanta

Inter Milan have completed the signing of Germany international Robin Gosens from Atalanta on a deal until 2026, the Italian champions announced on Thursday. Gosens has signed a 4-1/2 year…

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Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

Rafa Nadal stood one win away from a men's record 21st Grand Slam singles title after overpowering Italian seventh seed Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Friday to reach…

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Denmark’s Eriksen training with Ajax reserves to build up fitness

Denmark international Christian Eriksen has started training with former team Ajax Amsterdam as he continues his search for a new club following a cardiac arrest on the pitch during last year's European Championship.…

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Serie A on the verge of financial ruin, says Inter’s Marotta

Italy's Serie A is at risk of insolvency and needs more financial support from the government during the pandemic as well as stadiums at higher capacity, according to Inter Milan…

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Djokovic set to return next month in Dubai

Novak Djokovic is set to return to action in Dubai next month for the first time since he was deported from Australia over his COVID-19 vaccination status ahead of the…

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Formula 1 signs 7-year extension with Singapore

Formula One has agreed a seven-year contract extension with the Singapore Grand Prix, the sport organiser said in a tweet on Thursday, keeping the iconic night race on the calendar…

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Nadal dispels doubts in shades of Federer’s 2017 campaign

If there were any lingering doubts remaining over Rafa Nadal's fitness and preparations for the Australian Open, the 35-year-old Spaniard dispelled them during his win over fellow left-hander Denis Shapovalov.…

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Former Celtic manager, Dutch great Wim Jansen passes away

Former Netherlands international Wim Jansen, who was part of the Dutch squad that reached consecutive finals in the 1974 and 1978 World Cups, before going on to manage Feyenoord and…

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Barcelona’s Fati to undergo ‘conservative’ treatment on leg injury

Ansu Fati will not undergo surgery after aggravating an old leg injury, with the Barcelona forward opting for a "conservative" treatment plan, the club said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old was…

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Olympics-Taiwan says no officials will go to Beijing Winter Games

Taiwan will not send any officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics but its athletes will attend as normal, the government said on Tuesday, adding a call for China not to…

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Fiorentina ready to sell Vlahovic for 70 million euros, Juventus seen as frontrunners

Fiorentina are open to selling star striker Dusan Vlahovic in January but value him at more than 70 million euros ($79.25 million) and want cash up front, the Italian club’s…

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Former Malta coach leads Gambia into African Cup QFs

Musa Barrow scored a 71st-minute winner as Gambia continued their giant killing spree at the Africa Cup of Nations by pulling off an upset 1-0 win over Guinea in Bafoussam…

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Watford sack manager Ranieri, former England manager Hodgson set to take his place

Updated 1157 - Hodgson set to replace Ranieri Sky News report that Watford are close to appointing Roy Hodgson as their new head coach after sacking Claudio Ranieri on Monday. The former England manager brings…

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VIDEO: Cup of Nations – At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede, says state broadcaster

At least six fans died in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before the host nation's round of 16 game in the African Cup of…

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Dortmund: Haaland has muscular problems, more examinations needed

Borussia Dortmund star striker Erling Haaland is nursing muscular problems and more medical examinations are needed, the Bundesliga club said on Monday. Norway's Haaland went off in the second half…

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Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 on Monday, as the Adana Demirspor striker joined seven uncapped players in Roberto Mancini's 35-man training…

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Sizzling Sinner boosts Italian pride at Australian Open

Jannik Sinner raised the Italian flag high over Melbourne Park on Monday, knocking out home hope Alex de Minaur 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4 to join compatriot Matteo Berrettini in the Australian…

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Navratilova says Tennis Australia capitulating to China over Peng

Martina Navratilova said Australian Open organisers were cowardly to prevent fans from wearing shirts bearing messages of support for Chinese doubles player Peng Shuai at the Grand Slam. After video…

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Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in this year’s league championship, The CBF said it was in constant contact…

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Inter Milan v Venezia at risk of postponement after COVID outbreak

The Serie A fixture between champions Inter Milan and Venezia on Saturday is at risk of being postponed after the Venetians recorded 11 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday. Venezia…

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Brazil’s Pele released from hospital after tumor treatment

razilian soccer great Pele was discharged from hospital on Thursday after undergoing two days of treatment for cancer, the Sao Paulo clinic that treated him said. Pele, who had a…

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Jota at the double as Liverpool beat Arsenal to reach League Cup final

Diogo Jota's double earned Liverpool a comfortable 2-0 win at Arsenal in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final on Thursday, setting up a Wembley showdown against Chelsea. Arsenal…

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Furious Milan face major moment in title race with visit of in-form Juventus

Two of Italy’s most decorated clubs, AC Milan and Juventus, face off on Sunday in a game that could prove crucial for their respective ambitions of winning Serie A and…

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Trial of former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs delayed until August

The trial of former Manchester United soccer player Ryan Giggs has been delayed to August 8 due to a lack of court space, the BBC reported after a hearing on…

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Argentina to rest Messi for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina have left Lionel Messi out of their squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia as the Paris St Germain forward continues his recovery from COVID-19 infection. The…

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Italian Supreme Court confirms rape conviction of former AC Milan star

Italy's Supreme Court confirmed the conviction of former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho to nine years in prison for his involvement in a gang rape of an Albanian woman…

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Liverpool attack is evolving without Salah and Mane, says Lijnders

Liverpool are evolving and adapting to the absence of top scorer Mohamed Salah and fellow winger Sadio Mane, with the team finding several different ways to attack, assistant manager Pepijn…

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F1 should not assume Hamilton will stay, says McLaren boss

Formula One should not assume Lewis Hamilton will stay in the sport after the hurt of missing a record eighth title in controversial circumstances, according to McLaren boss Zak Brown.…

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Melbourne looks at feasibility of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games – report

Local government officials in Melbourne are looking at the feasibility of the city and surrounding region hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, local media reported on Wednesday. The 2022 edition of…

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Dortmund knocked out of DFB Cup by St Pauli

Holders Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock exit from the German Cup at the hands of second-tier leaders St Pauli on Tuesday, going down 2-1 in the third round. Etienne Amenyido…

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