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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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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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Infantino meets Premier League players over calendar changes

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held talks with Premier League players, including Manchester United's Paul Pogba, on Thursday over changes to the international match calendar and player workload. Infantino and FIFA's…

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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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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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Chelsea drop more points in draw at Brighton

Chelsea's winless run in the Premier League stretched to four matches on Tuesday, as a 1-1 draw away to Brighton and Hove Albion saw their slender titles hopes suffer yet…

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Muamba worried about Eriksen’s potential return with Brentford

Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba said he was worried by the prospect of Christian Eriksen signing for English club Brentford following the Denmark international's cardiac arrest on the pitch…

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Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

Francisco "Paco" Gento, one of Read Madrid's greatest players and a European champion with Spain, has died at the age of 88, the club said on Tuesday. Having started his…

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Premier League reports third successive weekly fall in COVID-19 cases

The Premier League said on Monday it had reported 33 new infections of COVID-19 in the previous week, continuing a trend of falling positive cases for a third week. The…

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McLaren boss calls for stronger leadership in F1

McLaren boss Zak Brown called on Monday for stronger leadership in Formula One to reduce the power of bigger teams and prevent the pinnacle of motorsport from turning into a…

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Djokovic has to comply with rules to go to Spain, PM says

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic will have to comply with Spanish health rules to be able to travel to Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. Answering…

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Robert Lewandowski named best men’s footballer of 2021

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021 with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the FIFA Best Women's Player prize at Monday's…

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Spezia strike at the death to stun title-chasing AC Milan

Emmanuel Gyasi scored a stunning 96th-minute winner as relegation battling Spezia beat AC Milan 2-1 at San Siro on Monday to put a dent in the home side's Serie A title hopes. In-form Milan winger Rafael…

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Relegation-threatened Sampdoria sack coach D’Aversa

Sampdoria have sacked coach Roberto D’Aversa, the Italian club announced on Monday, after a run of three consecutive defeats left them at risk of relegation from Serie A. D’Aversa signed…

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Murray finds spark before long-awaited return to Melbourne Park

Tears, pain and a defiant five-set loss marked Andy Murray's last appearance at the Australian Open but the Scot will stroll Melbourne Park's grounds with a positive outlook for the…

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Ancelotti proud after Super Cup win earns him fifth Real trophy

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed a job well done after a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday secured a…

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Milan won’t sign players for the sake of it – Pioli

AC Milan won’t sign players for the sake of it during the January transfer window, coach Stefano Pioli said on Sunday, despite the Italian club’s injury crisis in defence. Simon…

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Allegri praises Dybala as Inter links intensify

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Paulo Dybala's value to the club is beyond dispute, but refused to be drawn on whether the Argentine striker would sign a new contract in…

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Pre-Season Track Meeting to launch action-packed athletics season

Senior athletes will be back on track and field this weekend with the first pre-season event, inaugurating another action-packed season for Maltese athletics. Younger athletes will return a week later,…

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Guardiola confirms new COVID-19 cases at City ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said there are additional COVID-19 cases at the club following last week's outbreak as they prepare to take on second-placed Chelsea in the Premier League…

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Serie A’s great entertainers face off as Atalanta attempt to derail Inter

Two of Serie A's great entertainers go head to head on Sunday as free-scoring Atalanta look to derail league leaders Inter Milan, who are threatening to pull clear of the…

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Newcastle sign New Zealand striker Wood from relegation rivals Burnley

Newcastle United have signed New Zealand striker Chris Wood from relegation rivals Burnley on a two-and-a-half-year deal, the two Premier League clubs announced on Thursday. The clubs did not disclose…

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Joshua Kimmich named Germany’s player of the year for 2021

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has been voted Germany's player of the year for 2021 in a poll of fans, the federation (DFB) said Thursday. The 26-year-old took 33.8 per cent…

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Man Utd’s Ronaldo hoping to be fit for Villa clash

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is hopeful he can recover from a minor muscle injury in time to feature in Saturday's Premier League match against Aston Villa. The Portugal international…

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Only Bayern profitable among European champion clubs in 2020-21

Bayern Munich were the only title winners in Europe's eight major soccer leagues to turn a profit in the coronavirus-disrupted 2020-21 season, a study from auditing firm KPMG showed on…

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PSG postpone Qatar winter tour amid rising COVID-19 cases

Paris Saint-Germain have postponed their Qatar winter tour as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the French club said on Wednesday. France registered a record of nearly 370,000 infections on Tuesday,…

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Salah ‘not asking for crazy stuff’ in Liverpool contract talks

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said his contract demands are not "crazy" and that his future at Anfield is not in his hands as talks continue with the Egyptian international over…

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Novak Djokovic: the legal problem of having one rule for some, another for everyone else

by Joshua Jowitt - Lecturer of Law, University of Newcastle Since the start of the pandemic, anyone wishing to enter Australia has had to contend with one of the strictest…

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Football: LaLiga talking points

SUPER CUP RETURNS TO SAUDI ARABIA Fans of Spanish soccer will turn their eyes to Saudi Arabia this week as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao compete in…

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230 athletes take part in first track and field meeting by Rush Athletic Club

Over 230 participants gathered at the Matthew Micallef St John Athletics Stadium to participate in the first ever track and field meeting organised by Rush Athletic Club. Despite being the…

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Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Novak Djokovic swapped one court for another on Tuesday, hitting a few practice shots at Melbourne Park as he warms up for his bid to win a record 21st tennis…

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Premier League reports second straight weekly fall in COVID-19 cases

The Premier League said on Monday it had reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week, the second straight week in which there has been a fall in…

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Juve dealt major blow as Chiesa requires ligament surgery

Juventus forward Federico Chiesa will require surgery on a torn ligament injury picked up in his side's win over AS Roma, the Serie A side confirmed on Monday. Chiesa, one…

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Tennis-Covid19: Nadal calls Djokovic controversy ‘a circus’

Rafa Nadal called Novak Djokovic's COVID-19 vaccination controversy in Australia "a circus" and joked that he would prefer that the world number one tennis player didn't play at the upcoming…

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Arsenal ‘really hurting’ after third-round exit from FA Cup: Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club's proud history in the FA Cup made Sunday's shock third-round exit all the more difficult to swallow after his side were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.…

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North Korea says won’t attend Beijing Olympics, blames COVID-19 and ‘hostile forces’

In a letter to China, North Korea blamed "hostile forces" and COVID-19 risks for not being able to attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing and accused the United States…

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COVID continues to hamper Cup of Nations preparations

COVID-19 infections continued to disrupt Africa Cup of Nations preparations as Egypt cancelled training and delayed their departure to the tournament in Cameroon while Guinea were forced to leave three…

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Liverpool re-open training ground after COVID shutdown

Liverpool say they have re-opened their training ground after it was closed this week following a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff. The club's League Cup semi-final, first leg away…

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Djokovic sent to ‘detention center’ hotel in Melbourne after his visa canceled by Australia

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has been moved to an infamous Melbourne hotel where refugees stay after his visa application has been canceled on Thursday (Han. 6). Nine-time Australian Open champion Djokovic was denied…

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Spurs coach Conte prepares for Stamford Bridge return

Tottenham Hotspur may not have to face Romelu Lukaku in this week's League Cup tie against Chelsea and while manager Antonio Conte did not want to discuss the under-fire striker's situation he said…

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Djokovic will defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Novak Djokovic ended speculation over his Australian Open title defence byannouncing on Tuesday that he would compete at the season's opening Grand Slam event after receiving a medical exemption from…

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