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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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Barca face biggest game of the season against Napoli, says Xavi

Barcelona's Champions League last-16 second leg tie at home to Napoli will be their most important game of the season, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday. The first leg was…

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Djokovic rues ‘bad day’ after shock exit from Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic waited five years to return to Indian Wells but the Serb's campaign in the California desert came to a close much quicker than anyone expected after 20-year-old Luca…

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Bayern must feel the pressure to beat Lazio for spot in last eight

Bayern Munich will need to feel under pressure if they are to deliver a top performance and overturn a 1-0 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16 return home…

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Athletics: Mellieħa AC’s Joelle Cortis and Dillon Cassar win Road Running Series

Mellieħa AC’s Joelle Cortis and Dillon Cassar are the winners of the 2023-2024 Road Running Series, a three-legged competition hosted by Athletics Malta, while Evolve Endurance Club claimed the Club…

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F1 starts longest season with Red Bull still the team to beat

The longest season in Formula One history, a record 24 races, revs up for a Saturday start in Bahrain and what could be a long haul for rivals hoping to…

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FIA and F1 break silence on Horner ahead of testing

Formula One and its governing body have commented for the first time on allegations against Red Bull boss Christian Horner who is fighting to save his job at the reigning…

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Sprinters take limelight in Athletics Malta Winter Championships

The first part of the Athletics season came to an end this weekend as Athletics Malta hosted its Winter Championships at the Matthew Micallef St John Athletics Stadium in Marsa.…

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Mercedes seek to climb a mountain with ‘mega-motivated’ Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton said he was 'mega-motivated' as Mercedes presented a heavily-revised car for the seven-times world champion's last season before he moves to Ferrari. Mercedes finished second overall in 2023…

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Serie A votes against reduction in number of clubs

Serie A clubs voted to keep the number of clubs in the Italian top division at 20, the Lega Serie A said on Monday after their shareholders' meeting in Milan.…

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Man City eye top spot in three-horse title race

Manchester City can top the Premier League for a few hours at least if they beat Everton at home on Saturday and Pep Guardiola's side are firm favourites to end…

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F1 commission approves sprint format changes

Formula One teams agreed changes to the sprint format on Monday to make race weekends easier to follow. The teams, along with Formula One Management and the governing FIA, agreed…

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Red Bull investigating complaint against F1 team boss Horner

Red Bull are investigating a complaint against their Formula One team boss Christian Horner, the Austrian energy drink company said in a statement on Monday without giving any details about the…

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Athletics: Track and field season hits off with three national records

Malta’s athletic season got off to a brilliant start at the Matthew Micallef St John with a number of national records achieved at a very early stage of the season,…

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Man Utd deal with Rashford as ‘internal disciplinary matter’

Manchester United said on Monday they had dealt with an "internal disciplinary matter" involving Marcus Rashford after he missed training last Friday and was absent from Sunday's 4-2 FA Cup…

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Athletes seek first title of the season in National 10k Road Championships

Malta’s Road Running Series returns on Sunday with the second leg of the three-part competition, this time a 10km race in Ta’ Qali. This race will take on additional importance…

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Late Martinez goal earns Inter Italian Super Cup against 10-man Napoli

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.…

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Ratcliffe calls decision to invest in Man United the most “exciting” of his life

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who attended his first Manchester United game on Sunday since striking a deal to take a minority stake of the club, called his investment the most…

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Messi named FIFA player of 2023

Argentine Lionel Messi retained the FIFA men's player of the year trophy on Monday, beating Manchester City's treble-winning Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and France's Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe…

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260 athletes take over Marsa stadium for third Rush AC meeting

Track athletics resumed in Marsa this weekend as Rush AC held its third annual meeting attracting over 260 athletes of different ages from several Maltese clubs and schools, battled adverse…

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Athletics: Shaun Galea, Joelle Cortis win first leg of Road Running Series

Shaun Galea and Joelle Cortis took the honours in the first of three races forming part of this year’s Road Running Series organised by Athletics Malta. The first event was…

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LeBron James, Antetokounmpo early leaders in All-Star early voting

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the leading vote getter in the Eastern Conference, while the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James leads in the West in early voting for the…

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Rice calls for mentality change after Arsenal suffer second straight defeat

Arsenal need to build a stronger in-game mentality, midfielder Declan Rice said after the north London club dropped points in back-to-back matches with a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Sunday,…

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Ratcliffe’s investment signals fresh start in Man Utd’s recovery pla

Jim Ratcliffe becoming a minority shareholder in Manchester United finally ended the drawn-out ownership saga and while the deal will not give supporters their desired clean break from the unpopular…

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Man City get Copenhagen, Barca to face Napoli in Champions League last 16

Holders Manchester City will take on FC Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League while Spanish heavyweights Barcelona will face Napoli as Monday's draw in Nyon threw up…

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Messi’s shirts from Argentina’s World Cup triumph fetch $7.8 million

Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup were sold for $7.8 million at an auction in New York on Thursday.Auction house Sotheby's said the price for the set of shirts shattered the previous…

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Ibrahimovic joins RedBird and will act as senior advisor to AC Milan

Former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined RedBird Capital Partners as an Operating Partner and will serve as a Senior Advisor to AC Milan Ownership and Senior Management, the private investment…

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Athletics: Mario Grech, Michelle Dimech win Eurosport Safi 5k

Mario Grech (Mellieħa AC) and Michelle Dimech (DSports Lab) have triumphed at this year’s edition of the Eurosport Safi 5k hosted by Rush Athletics Club. The popularity of this race…

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Paris metro ticket price to double during 2024 Olympics

The mayor of Paris warned last week that public transport services, which are provided by the regional authority, would be insufficient during the events. The Olympics will be held from…

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PSG manager says Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final

Paris St Germain will approach their Champions League game at home to Newcastle United like a final, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday. PSG find themselves in a delicately poised…

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WATCH: Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier

Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police…

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Italy reach Euro 2024 after tense 0-0 draw with Ukraine

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday although the Ukrainians can still secure a spot through the playoffs. European champions Italy finished second, level…

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Man United’s Hojlund, Eriksen withdrawn from international duty

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen have been withdrawn from the Denmark squad for their two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games.Hojlund left Saturday's 1-0 victory over Luton Town near…

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Neymar responding well to treatment, says Brazil’s team doctor

Brazil forward Neymar is recovering well from the knee surgery he had after suffering an injury last month but there is still no forecast of when he will be able…

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AC Milan opens Dubai HQ in Middle East expansion push

AC Milan has opened headquarters in Dubai to reinforce its ties with key partners in the Middle East while tapping into commercial opportunities in the area, the Italian soccer club…

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AIMS explains new legislative changes to local Sports Federations and Associations

The Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS) has organised a conference in which all national sport organisations were given an insight about the new legislative changes made in order…

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Rashford fit but Casemiro and Martinez out long-term says United’s Ten Hag

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is 100% ready to face FC Copenhagen in Wednesday's Champions League trip after missing last weekend's 1-0 win at Fulham, manager Erik Ten Hag said.…

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PSG fan stabbed in overnight clashes in Milan

A Paris St Germain supporter suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in overnight clashes between soccer fans in Milan before the Champions League match between AC Milan and PSG, Italian…

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Luke Micallef, Lisa Bezzina win Cross Country National Championship 2023

Luke Micallef and Lisa Bezzina got off their domestic running season with a fine win at the Athletics Malta Cross Country Championship. The once-yearly event brought together many of the…

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UEFA to co-organise Ballon d’Or from 2024

UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury to co-organise the prestigious Ballon d'Or awards from 2024, Europe's soccer governing body said on Friday.Groupe Amaury, the owner of media companies France Football…

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Arsenal must atone for West Ham loss, says Arteta

Arsenal are determined to make up for Wednesday's 3-1 League Cup loss at West Ham United when they face Newcastle United in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta said on…

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Athletics-NYPD plan heightened marathon security, citing global tensions

Local law enforcement will implement heightened security measures for Sunday's New York City Marathon due to a rise in tensions around the globe, officials said on Wednesday.The top endurance athletes…

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Man United booed off after Newcastle loss, West Ham knock out Arsenal

Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Newcastle United in the League Cup fourth round as their dismal start to the season took a serious turn for the worse on Wednesday.Manchester…

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece on Tuesday's deadline day.…

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Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world

Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Norway's UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling Haaland of…

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Ten Hag calls on Man Utd to pay tribute to Charlton with CL win

Manchester United must use the emotions they are feeling after the death of Bobby Charlton "in the right way", manager Erik ten Hag said on Monday, adding that he hoped…

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Juventus starts talks with banks over planned 200 mln euro cash call

Juventus has started talks with banks to form a syndicate for its planned cash call of up to 200 million euros ($213 million), the Italian soccer team said on Monday,…

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Athletics Malta President elected to small states federation Vice Presidency

Athletics Malta President Aldrin Cassar has been elected as Vice President of the Athletics Association of Small States of Europe (AASSE), which brings together the smaller nations in European athletics…

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Ratcliffe would pay more than $1.5 billion for 25% Manchester United stake-source

Ineos Chair Jim Ratcliffe would pay over $1.5 billion for a 25% stake in Manchester United Plc were his bid for the iconic soccer club to be accepted by the…

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Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to world soccer governing body FIFA…

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FIA boss Ben Sulayem wants more F1 teams and fewer races

Formula One needs more teams and fewer races and should welcome Michael Andretti's entry bid as good for business and the spirit of the sport, according to FIA President Mohammed…

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Billionaire Ratcliffe mulls buying stake in Manchester United – Sky News

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Sports is contemplating buying a minority stake in Manchester United rather than seeking full control, in an effort to end a nearly ten month-long process…

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Maltese half-marathoners perform among world’s best in Latvia

The Maltese Half Marathon Team produced a commendable performance in Latvia at the World Half Marathon Championship. Malta’s three male athletes, Luke Micallef (1:06:55), Dillon Cassar (1:08:20) and Simon Spiteri…

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Man Utd start League Cup defence with 3-0 win

Casemiro scored one goal and set up another as holders Manchester United kicked off their League Cup defence with a 3-0 home win over top flight rivals Crystal Palace in…

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