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Athletics Malta holds yearly AGM

Athletics Malta held its Annual General Meeting last weekend during which the organisation looked back at its achievements and challenges throughout the past year while paving the way forward for…

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Lawyer lambasts ‘trial by media’ in Maradona case

A defense lawyer involved in the case around the death in Argentina last year of soccer star Maradona slammed what he called a "trial by media" on Monday after the leak of…

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Antonio double sees West Ham go fifth after 2-1 win over Burnley

Striker Michail Antonio scored twice on his return from injury to fire West Ham United to a 2-1 win at Burnley on Monday which lifted them up to fifth place in the Premier…

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Fernandes and Cavani sparkle as United hit Roma for six

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scored twice each as Manchester United took a giant step towards the Europa League final with a 6-2 drubbing of AS Roma in their semi-final first leg at…

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Villareal take lead from first leg against Arsenal

Villarreal claimed a narrow advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Arsenal with a 2-1 home victory in the first leg on Thursday (April 29), although they will feel frustrated at letting…

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NZ Rugby to sell rights of iconic All Blacks brand

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) took another step towards selling a minority stake in its commercial arm, including rights to the iconic All Blacks brand, to a U.S. private equity firm…

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Man Utd fuelled by semi-final heartaches, says Shaw

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said the disappointment of losing four semi-finals can serve as motivation for the team to end their hoodoo and go all the way in the…

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Benzema stunner for Real pegs back impressive Chelsea

Chelsea held their own away to Real Madrid but had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg after Karim Benzema scored an acrobatic goal to…

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Nagelsmann to be appointed new Bayern coach

Julian Nagelsmann is set to leave RB Leipzig at the end of the 2020/21 season. The 33-year-old will then take on a role as the new head coach of Bayern…

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PSG’s Pochettino relishing challenge against ‘amazing’ Guardiola

Paris St Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino said his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world as they prepare to renew their rivalry in the Champions…

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Maltese athletes claim six gold medals in Sicily International Athletics Meeting

Maltese athletes stole the show during the Third Edition of the International EAP Sicily World Meeting held this weekend in Catania claiming no less than 14 medals, six of which…

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Napoli bolster CL chances with Torino win

Napoli climbed above Juventus and Milan into third place in Serie A with a 2-0 win at relegation-threatened Torino on Monday thanks to early goals from Tiemoue Bakayoko and Victor Osimhen.…

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MFA launches consultation on statute reform

Following preliminary consultations with UEFA and FIFA between October and February, the Malta FA is launching a public consultation document on the statute reform in parallel with the ongoing consultations…

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Super League project not dead, says Real president Perez

The president of Real Madrid defended the moribund European Super League on Thursday, saying he was open to altering the format as long as the big clubs with “most fans…

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Bilbao dropped from list of Euro 2020 host venues – officials

The Spanish city of Bilbao has been dropped as a venue for this year's European Championship after it was unable to guarantee organisers it could host fans in the stadium…

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Man City, Spurs register PL wins after week of turmoil

Manchester City recovered from conceding a very early goal to win 2-1 at Aston Villa on Wednesday and move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides…

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MFA approves Hamrun, Birkirkara’s UEFA licence

The Member Clubs Licensing Board of the Malta Football Association met yesterday to evaluate the UEFA license applications submitted by clubs. Eight BOV Premier League Clubs have obtained a UEFA…

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The ups and downs of European football are part of its culture – moving to a US-style ‘closed’ Super League would destroy that

A dozen of the world’s biggest soccer clubs – including those in Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool – announced on April 18, 2021, that they are forming a new European super league, underwritten…

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No action is off the table to stop Super League plans – Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday no action was off the table to stop the planned breakaway European Super League by 12 soccer clubs, saying the government was exploring all options…

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‘Either you are in, or you are out’, FIFA’s Infantino warns Super League clubs

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the 12 breakaway European Super League clubs on Tuesday that they could not be "half in, half out" of the established football system and must face up to…

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Spurs confirm Ryan Mason to take charge until end of season

Following the departure of Jose Mourinho, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that former midfielder Ryan Mason will take charge as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season. Ryan will…

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Recent legal history shows that Super League can happen

A leading sports competition lawyer says he would feel more confident representing the proposed breakaway Super League than UEFA if the row that has engulfed the world of football ends up in the…

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Nagelsmann favourite to replace Mourinho at Tottenham

RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann is tipped as one of the favourites to take over from Jose Mourinho as new Tottenham Hotspur manager. Mourinho was sacked on Monday (April 19) after 17 months…

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Late Llorente header earns Leeds draw with Liverpool

An 87th-minute header from defender Diego Llorente gave Leeds United a 1-1 home draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday after the home side staged a protest against the breakaway Super League…

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Klopp says he and the players aren’t to blame for Super League

A passionate Juergen Klopp has urged angry fans not to blame the players nor himself for Liverpool's involvement in the Super League. The German manager, who reiterated his past statement of being…

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Roma survive Ajax onslaught to progress

AS Roma advanced to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win over Ajax Amsterdam after Edin Dzeko’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 home draw on Thursday. The Italian side will…

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Cavani strikes as Man United ease into Europa League semis

Manchester United reached the Europa League semi-finals after Edinson Cavani's early strike and a Jesus Vallejo own goal secured a 2-0 home win over Granada on Thursday and completed a 4-0 aggregate…

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Real Madrid hold on at Anfield to make it to last four

Real Madrid moved into the semi-finals of the Champions League after their makeshift defence held on for 0-0 second-leg draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday to complete a 3-1 aggregate win.…

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Man City reach Champions League semis with 2-1 win at Dortmund

Manchester City scored twice in the second half through Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday (April 14) and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in…

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PSG knock holders Bayern out of Champions League to reach semis

Paris St Germain reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich on Tuesday (April 13) as they progressed on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate result…

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Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner

Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win despite Mehdi Taremi's stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto a 1-0 victory in the quarter-final second…

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Chelsea want to win trophies right away, says Tuchel ahead of UCL clash

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he joined the club to win trophies right away, not five years down the track, and wants his side to seize the moment when they face Porto in…

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IOC’s Coates reiterates Olympics will go ahead as scheduled

With Wednesday (April 14) marking 100 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics are due to start, International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission Chair John Coates reiterated that the Games will…

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Champions League: Bayern hopeful of overcoming PSG deficit

Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has urged his players to be more clinical and force Paris St Germain into mistakes as they look to overturn a 3-2 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League…

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Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes

Japan said on Thursday it was not currently looking to prioritise COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, dismissing a media report that sparked a social media outcry since the country's inoculations are trailing…

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No truth in reports on Man Utd takeover claims

Australian club Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday dismissed a local media report that they had been in "lengthy discussions" with Manchester United about a potential takeover by the English Premier…

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Barcelona overtake Real Madrid as world’s most valuable football club

Barcelona have leapfrogged Spanish rivals Real Madrid to become the world's most valuable football club with a valuation of $4.76 billion, according to a list published by business magazine Forbes. Real Madrid, who have…

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Works commence on National Tennis Centre in Pembroke

Works on a new National Tennis Centre in Pembroke have commenced, Government said today. During a visit to follow the ongoing activity, Parliamentary Secretary Clifton Grima explained that the project,…

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Mbappe double stuns Bayern in Munich

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe scored twice to steer the visitors to a 3-2 victory over holders Bayern Munich in a topsy-turvy Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. On a snowy…

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Mount, Chilwell give Chelsea advantage over Porto

Superb individual goals from English pair Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell gave Chelsea a 2-0 win away to Porto in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday in Seville as the Londoners made…

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Athletics Malta joins appeals for resumption of competitive sport

Athletics Malta (AM) joins The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta, the Malta Basketball Association and the Malta Football Association in appealing to the government and the local health authorities to…

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius at the double rattles Liverpool

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. came of age to score twice as his side punished a sloppy Liverpool to win 3-1 at home in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg. The 20-year-old…

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Man City edge Dortmund with last-gasp Foden winner

Manchester City's Phil Foden grabbed a last-minute winner as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday after Marco Reus netted a late equaliser…

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UK Government to allow three 10k races in April with 3,000 participants

London Marathon Events, the organisation behind the world-famous race, will be hosting a 10k race later this month as part of a pilot project as the UK Government aims to…

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Absence of fans will help Real Madrid against Liverpool: Benitez

Real Madrid will benefit more than Liverpool from the absence of fans in their Champions League quarter-final, said Rafa Benitez. Liverpool face Madrid in Spain later on Tuesday before next…

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West Ham tame Wolves to break back into top four

West Ham United boosted their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four and earning a Champions League berth after an impressive first half helped them to a 3-2…

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Malta’s football, swimming and basketball associations join forces in calling for sport to resume

The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta, the Malta Basketball Association, and the Malta Football Association have today jointly renewed their appeal to the Government and the local health authorities to…

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Diving, artistic swimming, marathon swim qualifiers in Japan cancelled – FINA

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has cancelled the diving, artistic swimming, and marathon swim Olympic qualifiers scheduled for this month and May in Japan, according to the calendar section of…

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North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19, dashing South Korea hopes

North Korea will not join the Tokyo Olympics this year due to coronavirus concerns, the country's sports ministry said on Tuesday, dashing South Korean hopes the Games could be a catalyst to revive…

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Late Batshuayi leveller stunts Everton’s Euro push

Everton midfielder James Rodriguez scored on his return from a long lay-off on Saturday against Crystal Palace but it was not enough to earn his side victory as the Londoners snatched…

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Italy make it three wins from three with ease in Lithuania

Goals from Stefano Sensi and Ciro Immobile earned Italy a 2-0 victory over Lithuania on Wednesday as Roberto Mancini's side got their third win from three games in 2022 World Cup qualification Group C.…

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Maguire rescues England with late winner against Poland

Harry Maguire smashed home a late winner as England laboured to a 2-1 victory over Poland in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday after an error by John Stones nearly cost the hosts all three…

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Germany stunned by North Macedonia in rare World Cup qualifier home defeat

Germany suffered their first home defeat in a World Cup qualifier in 20 years when they were stunned 2-1 by unheralded North Macedonia in Group J on Wednesday. Armenia are the surprise group leaders…

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Spain cruise to top spot in qualfiers despite keeper howler

Spain secured a convincing 3-1 home win over Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, although goalkeeper Unai Simon made a huge blunder to cost his side a goal. Dani Olmo gave Spain a…

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Croatia resorts to the big guns to beat resilient Malta

Croatia laboured to a 3-0 win at home to Malta with second-half substitutes Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric and Josip Brekalo scoring to put the 2018 World Cup runners-up top of…

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Italy’s Mancini wary of physical Lithuania and Vilnius pitch

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has said Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against a physical Lithuania side will not be easy and highlighted his concerns over the playing surface in Vilnius. Italy…

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Chelsea v Porto quarter-final fixtures to be played in Seville

Both legs of Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final meeting with Porto will be played in Seville, Spain over restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on…

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