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Athletics Malta President shares smaller nations’ challenges and proposals at European Athletics Board Meeting

Athletics Malta President Andy Grech is in Paris, France, where following an invite by European Athletics, he participated in the international federation’s Executive Board Meeting, which was chaired by its…

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Announcement on Pochettino’s future at PSG expected this week: L’Equipe

French soccer club Paris St Germain is in negotiations on the departure of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino and an announcement may come this week, French sports newspaper L'Equipe reported on…

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Giggs steps down as Wales coach

Ryan Giggs confirmed on Monday that he has resigned as coach of Wales' national team. The former Manchester United winger is awaiting trial after being charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and…

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FIFA, World Athletics review transgender rules after swimming’s change

World soccer's governing body FIFA and World Athletics said on Monday that they are reviewing their transgender eligibility policies after swimming passed new rules that restrict transgender participation in women's…

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Tennis: Georgia nationality switch allows Russia-born Dzalamidze to play Wimbledon

Moscow-born Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon despite a ban on Russian and Belarusian players at this year's championships after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia.…

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Inter will bring in Mkhitaryan and Onana, Lukaku and Dybala targets – Marotta

Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta said the Serie A club will sign Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana in the coming days, while stating forwards Romelu…

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Barcelona approve selling 25% of TV rights and 49.9% of retail arm

Barcelona approved on Thursday the sale of a minority share of their licensing and merchandising division and the cession of up to 25% of income from their LaLiga TV rights…

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Soccer-2026 World Cup ‘invasion’ will develop North American love for the sport-Infantino

North America's historical ambivalence to soccer is no match for the spectacle of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, as he bids to make the…

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Arsenal reach agreement with Porto on Fabio Vieira

Portuguese champions Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira to Premier League side Arsenal for 40 million euros ($42 million), the club announced on…

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Mercedes say they pushed Hamilton’s Baku setup too far

Mercedes pushed Lewis Hamilton's car setup too far in Azerbaijan last weekend and cannot cause him such pain again, the Formula One team's head of strategy said on Wednesday. Britain's…

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Alves confirms Barcelona departure

Barcelona right back Dani Alves will leave the LaLiga club when his contract expires at the end of this month, bringing the curtain down on his second stint with the…

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Manchester City to begin Premier League title defence at West Ham

Manchester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to West Ham United, while the season will kick off with a London derby for the second year…

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Nunez joins Liverpool for initial fee of 75 million euros

Liverpool have signed Darwin Nunez after the Uruguayan forward completed his medical following his move from Benfica, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. Portuguese side Benfica had announced on…

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Ferrari find ‘short-term fix’ for hydraulics problem

Ferrari will have a 'short-term fix' in Canada this weekend for the hydraulics problem that forced Carlos Sainz out of last Sunday's race in Azerbaijan, the Formula One team said…

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Five-star Germany crush Italy to snap winless run

MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (Reuters) - Germany demolished Italy 5-2 on Tuesday with a sparkling display of attacking football for their first Nations League A Group Three win, snapping a four-game winless run and stretching their…

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Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

Hungary humiliated England 4-0 away on Tuesday to go top of their Nations League group and hand the hosts their worst home defeat for 94 years in a competition Gareth Southgate's side had…

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Australia edge Peru on penalties to claim World Cup spot

Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw…

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England not short of attacking options, says Southgate

England coach Gareth Southgate said he is happy with the attacking options he has at his disposal and does not feel his side have fewer possibilities up front compared to the squad for…

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‘Stay on it,’ Verstappen tells Leclerc after Baku heartbreak

Max Verstappen spared no sympathy for Charles Leclerc after the Dutchman took advantage of a race-ending engine failure for his Ferrari Formula One rival to cruise to an unchallenged win in Azerbaijan…

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Chiellini signs for Los Angeles FC

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC following his departure from Juventus, the centre back announced on Monday. Chiellini left Serie A side…

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Germany a work in progress but will be ready World Cup – Flick

Germany are working on their focus and how to attack more efficiently following four consecutive draws but will be ready for the World Cup in November, coach Hansi Flick said…

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Manchester City complete Haaland signing

Manchester City have completed the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Monday. City did not…

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Athletics: Richard, Azzopardi and women’s relay strike gold for Malta at CSSE Games

Janet Richard, Claire Azzopardi and the women’s quartet were Malta’s star performers at the Championship for Small States at Marsa after striking gold in the 400m race, long jump and…

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Too many Nations League matches in World Cup year-Germany’s Flick

Playing four consecutive Nations League matches at the end of a long season in June is too much for a World Cup year, with players to get little rest until…

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European Athletics President lauds Athletics Malta’s vision for the sport on eve of CSSE Games

Dobromir Karamarinov – European Athletics President, Frank Carreras – the President of the Athletics Association of Small States of Europe and Andy Grech, Athletics Malta President addressed the media this…

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F1: Verstappen has unfinished business in Baku

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen has unfinished business to take care of at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix while also looking to reassert himself as Red Bull's lead driver.…

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Valencia appoint Gattuso as new manager

Valencia have appointed former Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso as their new boss on a two-year deal following the exit of Jose Bordalas, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday. Gattuso, a…

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Platini turns tables on FIFA at trial accusing it of scandal

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter denied approving fraudulent payments to French football legend Michel Platini, telling a Swiss court on Thursday that a cash transfer followed a "gentleman's agreement" between the…

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Australia one game away from reaching FIFA World Cup

Australia will take on Peru next week for a place at November's World Cup finals after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Tuesday in Asia's final eliminator for Qatar 2022.…

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New facilities at Athletics Stadium to welcome athletes at CSSE Games

The more than 350 athletes and officials from 17 countries that will be participating at the Athletics Championships of the Small States of Europe will be competing in brand new…

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Kane secures draw for England as Germany pay penalty

England were spared a second successive Nations League defeat as Harry Kane's 50th goal for his country, a coolly-taken late penalty, salvaged a 1-1 draw away to Germany on Tuesday. Germany deservedly led through…

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Former FIFA, UEFA Presidents Blatter and Platini face Swiss corruption trial

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini are due to appear in a Swiss court on Wednesday facing corruption charges which triggered their downfall from the summit of global…

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Reshuffled France held by Croatia in Nations League

A reshuffled France drew 1-1 away to Croatia in their second Nations League game on Monday, four days after an opening defeat by Denmark. The defending champions went ahead through…

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Nations League: Southgate says Germany the benchmark for England ahead of Munich match

Germany and Brazil remain the yardstick for England, manager Gareth Southgate said on Monday, welcoming the chance to test his team against the Germans in the Nations League on Tuesday.…

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West Ham’s Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma has been ordered to do 180 hours of community service and banned from keeping cats for five years after pleading guilty to kicking and…

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Italian champions Milan confirm agreement on sale to investor RedBird

Italian champions Milan have confirmed a deal for their sale to US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners. The club said in a statement on Wednesday that RedBird and current owner…

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Pogba to leave Manchester United in the summer

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Premier League side said on Wednesday. The France international re-signed…

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Nadal beats Djokovic in epic clash to reach French Open semi-finals

Talks of an end to Rafael Nadal's reign proved premature once again as the claycourt king stayed on course for a record-extending men's 22nd Grand Slam title by beating arch rival…

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FIFA World Cup play-off: Scotland must put sympathy for Ukraine to one side, says McGregor

Scotland midfielder Callum McGregor says sympathy for Ukraine's plight will have to be put to one side for Wednesday's World Cup playoff semi-final at Hampden Park. The winners of the…

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Brilliant week for Maltese athletics at Island Games in Mallorca

Young Maltese athletes delivered on their potential with a number of fine performances throughout this week during the 24th edition of the Island Games (COJI) being held in Mallorca. The…

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Liverpool’s Thiago, Fabinho in travelling squad for Champions League final

Liverpool midfielders Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho will be part of the squad that is travelling to Paris for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, the Premier League club said on…

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Real have more experience but no favourite in final, says Modric

Real Madrid are confident going into the Champions League final against Liverpool and will count on their big-game experience but there is no firm favourite in Paris, according to midfielder…

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Salah says he will be with Liverpool next season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, who is heading into the final year of his contract, says he will be staying with the club next season regardless of how future talks over…

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Man United financial losses widen as broadcast revenue slips

Manchester United on Thursday reported a wider net loss in the third quarter as broadcast revenue slipped and player wages grew, days after the Premier League club failed to qualify…

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Zaniolo goal earns Roma first Europa Conference League title

Nicolo Zaniolo's goal earned AS Roma a first major European title in more than 60 years after a 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final in Albania on Wednesday, completing a…

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Ballon d’Or to be awarded on Oct. 17

The Ballon d'Or award for the best soccer player in the world will be awarded on Oct. 17, organisers France Football magazine said on Tuesday. The prestigious trophy will now…

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Roma’s Mourinho aims to complete unique European haul

ose Mourinho said he does not think he is 'The Special One' anymore but the AS Roma coach is targeting a unique achievement of becoming the first coach to win all European…

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UK Govt set to approve Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea – source

Britain is set to approve the sale of Premier League soccer Chelsea to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, after…

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Title miss has ramped up Liverpool’s Champions League desire: Klopp

Missing out on the Premier League title on the last day of the season has given Liverpool an extra edge heading into the Champions League final, manager Juergen Klopp said.…

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WATCH: Balotelli scores five, including rabona to end Turkish league season on a high

Mario Balotelli gave fans a reminder of his talent and capabilities when he scored five goals for Adana Demirspor on the final day of the Turkish Super Lig season on…

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Hamilton feels he can fight for wins again with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton revived his spirits, and revised his Formula One prospects, with a fighting comeback drive from 19th to fifth in Spain on Sunday. The seven-times world champion, whose Mercedes…

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City were ‘a little bit panicked’ in comeback win over Villa, says De Bruyne

Manchester City panicked a couple of times against Aston Villa on Sunday before going on to claim their fourth Premier League title in five years with a 3-2 comeback win,…

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No police charges for Palace boss Vieira after altercation with fan

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will not face police charges following an altercation with a fan at Goodison Park after Merseyside Police said on Monday that no formal complaint was…

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Liverpool won’t take risks with Salah despite Golden Boot race

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he would like to call upon Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho for Sunday's crunch Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers but added he…

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Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival in epic win over Palace

Everton secured their Premier League status as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored five minutes from time to snatch a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace after they rallied from two goals down at a rocking…

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Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years. Eintracht keeper Kevin Trapp saved…

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U.S. men’s and women’s football teams strike equal pay deal with governing body

U.S soccer men's and women's national team players will receive equal pay and prize money, including at World Cups, after they came together to agree on landmark collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with…

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