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Man Utd win League Cup in heartbreak for Newcastle

Manchester United crushed Newcastle United's hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. A header…

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Verstappen back on top as F1 testing starts

Formula One kicked off three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday with Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen starting as he means to carry on. The Dutch…

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Struggling Chelsea hope visit to Spurs can kick-start their season

Time is running out for Chelsea to salvage something from their season as they prepare to visit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday but the Blues' record against their London rivals will…

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Sensational Real Madrid thrash Liverpool 5-2 from two down at Anfield

Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at a shell-shocked Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on…

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Liverpool owner Henry rules out sale of the club

Liverpool's American owner John Henry has said there are no plans to sell the Premier League club after the Merseyside outfit's owners said in November they were exploring a sale.…

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Dani Alves to remain in prison after court rejects appeal over sex claims

A Spanish court rejected a request by Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves to be released from jail on remand as the investigation over an alleged sexual assault in a Barcelona…

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Man United hike season ticket prices for first time in 11 seasons

Manchester United have raised adult season ticket prices by five percent for next term after keeping them frozen for 11 seasons, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The rise…

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Multiple F1 teams contact Honda for 2026 partnership

Several teams have approached Honda about a partnership when Formula One's new engine era starts in 2026 but no decision has been taken about future involvement, the Japanese manufacturer said…

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Spurs call for action after ‘reprehensible’ online racist abuse of Son

Tottenham Hotspur have called on social media companies to take action after forward Son Heung-min was subjected to "utterly reprehensible" online racist abuse during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League win over…

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Dillon Cassar, Lisa Bezzina claim 10k National Championship road-running title

Mellieħa AC’s Dillon Cassar took home Athletics Malta’s 10k road running National Championship for a second successive year in succession completing the challenging World Athletics-certified route of Ħal Far in…

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FIFA confirms U.S., Mexico, Canada automatically in ’26 World Cup

The U.S. men's national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in…

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Diaz gives Milan slender advantage against Tottenham

AC Milan took a step towards their first Champions League quarter-final appearance for 11 years as Brahim Diaz's goal gave the Italians a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their last-16 first…

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Coman haunts PSG again as Bayern take first step towards last eight

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.…

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WATCH: Leclerc in love with new Ferrari after Valentine’s Day debut

MARANELLO, Italy (Reuters) - Charles Leclerc declared his love for the new Ferrari SF23 Formula One car after giving it a Valentine's Day debut at the Italian team's Fiorano track…

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Mbappe in PSG’s squad but still doubtful for Bayern Champions League clash

Kylian Mbappe was included in Paris St Germain's squad for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes after taking part in training although his participation…

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Spurs to rely on youngsters in Milan with midfield options limited

Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte believes Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr are ready to step up and help his injury-hit side in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg…

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UEFA blamed for Champions League final chaos that “nearly led to disaster

A review into the chaos before the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid has said organisers UEFA were responsible for the events which unfolded including a "large…

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Athletics: Grillo, Scicluna to Euro Indoor Champs after superb Championship performance

Sprinters Beppe Grillo and Carla Scicluna will be flying the Maltese flag at the European Indoor Championships in Istanbul with two blistering performances on the 60m distance. Pembroke’s Scicluna took…

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Qatari bid for Manchester United imminent – Bloomberg

Qatari investors are preparing to make a bid to buy Premier League club Manchester United "in the coming days", Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the deal. The…

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Gakpo off the mark as Liverpool down Everton 2-0

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for the club as they halted a dismal run by beating relegation-threatened city rivals Everton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on…

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Athletics: Joelle Cortis, Gabriel Farrugia set new 5k National Records in Monaco

An impressive performance for Joelle Cortis and Gabriel Farrugia in the Principality of Monaco saw them establish a New National Record on the 5km distance while running along side a…

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Spurs’ Bentancur suffers season-ending ACL injury

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will miss the rest of the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, the Premier League club said on Monday. Bentancur was forced…

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Brentford striker Toney racially abused after scoring against Arsenal

Brentford have condemned the "barrage" of racist abuse sent to striker Ivan Toney on social media after he scored the equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with leaders Arsenal.…

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Defiant Man City see off Villa to close gap on Arsenal

Manchester City produced a defiant response to the Premier League's charge sheet as they comfortably beat Aston Villa 3-1 to close to within three points of leaders Arsenal on Sunday.…

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NBA-The ‘Chosen One’ fulfils destiny as James claims scoring record

Hailed as the "Chosen One" while still in high school, LeBron James always appeared destined to become the National Basketball Association's all-time leading scorer and claim a record he once…

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Qatari investors set to bid for Manchester United

Qatari investors are planning to make a huge bid to buy Premier League club Manchester United, the Daily Mail newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. The report described the…

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Juventus need 40 points to avoid relegation, says Allegri

Juventus are concentrating on just making sure they get enough points to avoid relegation from Serie A, coach Massimiliano Allegri said, as his side reassess their season having been in…

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WATCH: Williams F1 launches racecar livery ahead of new season

Williams welcomed Gulf Oil International as a prominent new sponsor on Monday but warned against expecting any quick solution to shrinking the gulf between them and Formula One's top teams. The…

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F1 champion Verstappen hopes rivals can raise their game

Red Bull's Max Verstappen shrugged off a suggestion he was favourite for a third successive Formula One championship and said on Friday the sport needed a closer battle than last…

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Man City charged by Premier League over alleged financial rule breaches

The Premier League has referred Manchester City to an independent commission over more than 100 alleged breaches of finance rules since the club were acquired by the Abu Dhabi-based City…

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Kane’s record-breaking goal seals Tottenham win over Man City

Manchester City's bid to chop Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points was scuppered as Harry Kane's record-breaking goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over the champions on Sunday. Kane's 15th-minute…

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Inter beat Milan 1-0 in derby clash

A first-half header by striker Lautaro Martinez gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over locals rivals AC Milan at a sold-out San Siro on Sunday, condemning Stefano Pioli's side to their third consecutive loss in…

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Premier League is ‘financially doped’, says LaLiga president

Spain's LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said teams in the Premier League are "financially doped" after they spent a record $1 billion in the January transfer window and outspent the…

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Martial, Fred strike as Man United ease past Forest into final

Second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Fred earned Manchester United a comfortable 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday to secure a 5-0 aggregate win and a place in the…

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Records galore for Rush AC athletes in memorable experience in London

A memorable experience at the London Indoor Games for Rush AC athletes who not only produced a string of positive performances that augurs well for their future, but proudly represented…

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Madrid court says UEFA cannot punish Super League Clubs

A22, promoters of the European Super League, have won their appeal at the Madrid Supreme Tribunal meaning Super League clubs can't be punished by UEFA or FIFA. The European Super…

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Valencia part ways with coach Gattuso by mutual agreement

Valencia have parted ways with manager Gennaro Gattuso by "mutual agreement" just over seven months after his appointment, the lowly LaLiga club announced on Monday. Valencia said that after a…

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Luke Micallef, Roberta Schembri win first leg of Road Running League in M’Scala

Athletics Malta’s Road Running Series returned with an exciting race on a surprisingly sunny morning in Marsascala, with 160 athletes on the starting line. The men’s race as expected turned…

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FA Cup Round 5 Draw: Manchester teams avoid direct clash

The two Manchester teams have avoided each other as the draws for Round 5 of the FA Cup were made on Monday evening. Manchester City, who knocked out Premier League…

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Real Madrid to face bitter rivals Barcelona in cup semis

Real Madrid will face bitter rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after the draw was made at the Spanish FA's headquarters on Monday. Osasuna will clash against Athletic…

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Real Madrid favourites to keep up Europe’s dominance in Club World Cup

Real Madrid are favourites for a record-extending fifth success at the Club World Cup, and in the process keeping up European dominance over South America in the annual tournament, which…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy presses drive to keep Russia out of Paris Olympics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that allowing Russia to compete at the 2024 Paris Games was tantamount to showing that "terror is somehow acceptable". Zelenskiy said he had…

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Late goal from Simeone gives Napoli 2-1 win over Roma

A superb first-half goal from Victor Osimhen and a late decider from Giovanni Simeone gave Napoli a 2-1 home win against Roma on Sunday as they took another step closer…

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Russia says any attempts to oust it from global sport over Ukraine will fail

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that any attempt to squeeze Moscow out of international sport because of what it calls its special military operation in Ukraine…

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JPMorgan looking to finance Italy’s Serie A for up to 1 billion euros

JPMorgan Chase & Co has written to Italy's top soccer league to express a preliminary interest in supporting the development of Serie A's media business, three people close to the…

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Athletics: Road Running League and Track Season to return this weekend

Athletics Malta’s official sporting calendar year kicks off with an action-packed weekend as both road running as well as track and field athletes return to the national stage. The year…

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WATCH: Australia reiterates Ukraine support after Djokovic’s father poses with Russia fans

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday reiterated Australian support for Ukraine and criticised supporters of Russia's invasion after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing at the Australian Open…

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Ferrari’s only target is the title, says new boss Vasseur

Ferrari have everything they need to succeed and will be chasing the title this season with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz starting on equal terms, according to new team boss…

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United relishing chance to win trophy, Ten Hag says before League Cup semi-final

Manchester United have a good opportunity to win their first trophy since 2017, manager Erik ten Hag said on Tuesday as his team prepares for the first leg of the…

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Milan sink further with 4-0 loss to Lazio

Lazio humbled AC Milan with a superb 4-0 home victory in Serie A on Tuesday, extending the champions' winless run to five games in all competitions. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Mattia Zaccagni,…

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Chelsea sale has given Glazers impetus to sell Manchester United, say experts

Chelsea's record sale last year has proved to the Glazer family that now is the right time to sell Manchester United, industry experts told Reuters, with any deal for the…

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Pioli calls for ‘big response’ from AC Milan players amid winless run

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli urged his players to bounce back and produce a "big reaction" in Tuesday's Serie A match away to Lazio as the reigning Serie A champions…

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No one is laughing at Arsenal’s title ambitions now, says Zinchenko

Arsenal full back Oleksandr Zinchenko said some of his team mates had laughed when he said at the start of the season that the north London club could win the…

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World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes

World Athletics on Saturday said it is consulting with member federations on a proposal that would impose more stringent testosterone limits on transgender women athletes competing in women's track and…

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Morning Read: What next for Juventus after 15-point penalty?

Juventus have been hit with a 15-point penalty over their transfer dealings, leaving the most successful club in Serie A history facing a struggle to qualify for next season's European…

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Kane equals Greaves record to seal Tottenham win

Harry Kane became Tottenham Hotspur's joint all-time record goalscorer with the winner in his side's 1-0 victory at Fulham in the Premier League on Monday. Tottenham had been second-best in the first half…

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Everton sack manager Lampard – Sky

Frank Lampard has been sacked as manager of English Premier League soccer club Everton, British media reported on Monday, after a poor run of form that has left the club in a…

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