31

Aug

Man Utd complete Ronaldo deal on transfer deadline day

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus on a two-year deal, the Premier League side confirmed on Tuesday, as the Portuguese forward returns to the club…

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26

Aug

Deaflympian George Vella with two remarkable performances in World Deaf Athletics Championships

Maltese Deaflympian athlete George Vella has achieved a remarkable personal best of 35:04 at the World Deaf Athletics Championships 10,000 metre race held in Lublin, Poland on Monday. The race,…

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24

Aug

Paralympics set to open in Tokyo amid worsening COVID-19 crisis

The 2020 Paralympic Games will kick off in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday as Japan struggles with its worst COVID-19 outbreak so far, record daily cases and an…

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24

Aug

Early Diaz strike gets Milan off to winning start

AC Milan's Brahim Diaz struck an early goal which proved enough to earn a 1-0 victory at Sampdoria in their opening match of the Serie A season on Monday. The…

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23

Aug

Maltese athlete George Vella to take part in World Deaf Athletics Championships 

Maltese athlete George Vella will be participating in the World Deaf Athletics Championships in Lublin, being held this week. Vella, 41, has been representing Malta in Deaf Sports for twenty years, his first…

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17

Aug

Jeremy Zammit in Kenya for World Under 20 Athletics Championship

Long-jumper Jeremy Zammit will be taking part in the World Under 20 Athletics Championship that will be held in Nairobi at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasaran between tomorrow 18th…

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12

Aug

Malta’s future stars shine bright in Athletics Youth Championships

The Marsa Stadium opened its doors to the younger category National Championships this weekend with Malta’s upcoming athletes taking centre stage. Despite the heat, no less than 60 events were…

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10

Aug

Athletics-Double Olympic champion Jacobs shrugs off doping suspicions

Italy’s double Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs has insisted he is not bothered by suspicions of doping raised by the media, and that hard work is to thank for his record-breaking exploits in Tokyo. Jacobs became the first Italian to win…

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10

Aug

Messi gets hero’s welcome in France after agreeing to join PSG

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi received a hero's welcome after flying to France on Tuesday to join Paris Saint Germain (PSG) following his shock departure from Barcelona. The agreement to sign…

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04

Aug

American Sydney McLaughlin breaks own world record in 400m hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin shattered her own 400 metres hurdles world record to win gold in 51.46 seconds on Wednesday, getting the better of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad in a thrilling Tokyo…

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03

Aug

Olympics: Post-Bolt generation of sprinters kick off hunt for 200m crown

For the first time since 2008, the 200 metres will be without triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica and a new generation of sprinters began their bids to succeed…

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03

Aug

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

A world record had been predicted but Norway's Karsten Warholm had to utterly destroy it to hold off American Rai Benjamin and take gold on Tuesday in the men's 400…

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27

Jul

Olympics-Rugby-Australia advance in Sevens but mighty Fiji await in quarter-finals

Australia scraped into the quarter-finals of the Olympic Rugby Sevens on Tuesday, after a wet morning session completed the pool stages at the Tokyo Stadium, and will face defending champions…

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20

Jul

Olympics-Athletes’ village COVID-19 infection bubble already ‘broken’ – health expert

TOKYO (Reuters) -The so-called bubble to control COVID-19 infections at the Olympic athletes' village in Tokyo is already "broken" and poses a risk of spreading infections to the general populace, a…

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20

Jul

Positive results for elite Maltese athletes in EAP International Meeting held in Malta

Malta’s busy athletics Summer continued this past weekend with local club Pembroke Athleta hosting another edition of the EAP International Meeting with the support of Athletics Malta. Facing tough competition,…

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14

Jul

Nike loses fight against EU probe into Dutch tax deal

U.S. sportswear maker Nike on Wednesday lost its fight to stop a probe into its Dutch tax affairs, as Europe's second-highest court backed an EU investigation opened two years ago. The EU…

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08

Jul

Athletics Malta National Championships this weekend

The Maltese athletics season reaches its climax this weekend with the National Championships being held at the Matthew Micallef St John Athletics Stadium in Marsa. Following a gruelling year for…

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25

Jun

Athletics Malta takes action on Marsa track contract for low-quality works

As part of its efforts to improve the quality of the sporting facilities offered for the organisation of athletics events in Malta, Athletics Malta had in recent months initiated an…

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24

Jun

Ronaldo penalty double rescues Portugal in dramatic draw with France

Cristiano Ronaldo came to Portugal's rescue with two penalties to cancel out a brace from France's Karim Benzema in an enthralling 2-2 draw that sent both sides into the Euro 2020 last…

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21

Jun

Athletics: Malta registers best-ever performance abroad in European Team Championships

The Maltese Athletics National Team registered the best-ever performance in the European Team Championships held on foreign soil finishing in sixth place out of sixteen associations in this weekend’s Third…

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18

Jun

Juventus legend and former club president Giampiero Boniperti dies at 92

Giampiero Boniperti, the former Juventus forward and one of Italy's greatest players, has died, the Serie A club said on Friday. He was 92. He spent his entire playing career at…

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16

Jun

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany

Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday, courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture…

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07

Jun

Athletics: Two gold medals for Malta at Championships of Small States of Europe

Malta has won two gold medals at the Athletics Championships of Small States of Europe held in Serravalle, San Marino. A 15-athlete delegation represented the country in this biennial event,…

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03

Jun

Juventus Academy Malta Opening its Doors In September

Malta’s young footballers will soon have the opportunity to join the first Juventus Academy to ever open in Malta. The Juventus Academy Malta, set to open this coming September for…

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01

Jun

Update – Decima’s Conquistador Ancelotti returns to Real for second spell as coach

Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid for a second spell as coach, re-joining the club from Everton, both teams announced on Tuesday.  The Italian, who was previously in charge…

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01

Jun

Bradley Mifsud breaks Javelin National Record in Andorra

Bradley Mifsud broke the National Record for the Javelin throw during the Andorran National Championships held this weekend. Mifsud, who hails from Pembroke Athleta, had recently returned from an 18-month…

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25

May

Trent Alexander-Arnold in provisional England Euro 2020 squad

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named in England's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2020, but Eric Dier misses out. England manager Gareth Southgate will need to finalise his 26-man team by…

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25

May

Eros leads Partita del Cuore boycott after actress told her presence unwelcome for “being a woman”

The traditional end-of-season Partita del Cuore, or Match of the Heart, is usually a celebration of fun and solidarity after an intensive Italian footballing season, involving the National Singers' Team.…

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18

May

Champions League berth would be ‘massive’ for Liverpool: Klopp

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said qualifying for the Champions League would be one of the club's biggest achievements given how badly their Premier League title defence went this season. Liverpool, who stormed…

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17

May

Online piracy threatens the sustainability of the whole sport sector – EPP Group

The European People's Party wants to strengthen the fights against online piracy of sports events. During a debate in the European Parliament, the EPP Group urged the European Commission to…

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29

Apr

Man City fight back to beat 10-man PSG in first leg

Manchester City took a big step towards their first Champions League final as goals by Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez earned them a 2-1 comeback win at Paris St Germain in…

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27

Apr

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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27

Apr

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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20

Apr

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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20

Apr

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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20

Apr

‘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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20

Apr

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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20

Apr

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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16

Apr

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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16

Apr

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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15

Apr

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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13

Apr

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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13

Apr

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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12

Apr

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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06

Apr

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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28

Mar

Sport floating on sea of high-carbon sponsorship, says report

Sport is ‘floating on a sea of high-carbon sponsorship’ with soccer top of the league for deals with car makers, airlines and fossil fuel companies, according to a study published…

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16

Mar

Dinamo coach Mamic resigns, faces prison ahead of Spurs clash

Croatia's Supreme Court on Monday confirmed a prison sentence for Dinamo Zagreb coach Zoran Mamic for fraud, ahead of the club's Europa League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, the Balkan nation's state…

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16

Mar

Patricio suffers head injury as Liverpool beat Wolves

Liverpool stayed in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish with a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday but the match was marred by a serious-looking head injury to…

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16

Feb

EC distances itself from European Super League debate

The European Commission has sought to distance itself from the politically-charged debate on the creation of a European Super League for continental football. Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager argued that disputes…

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16

Feb

FIGC President takes tough stance against a breakaway European Super League

Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has spoken out against a breakaway European Super League and said he hopes to see a "good percentage" of fans at…

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16

Feb

Chelsea, West Ham leapfrog Liverpool to reach top five

Chelsea and West Ham United both leapfrogged Liverpool with comfortable home victories over Sheffield United and Newcastle United respectively. The Londoners continued their resurgence since sacking Frank Lampard and appointing…

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09

Feb

MFA launches four-year strategy for Maltese football

The Malta Football Association has today launched its first ever strategy which will serve as the basis for the Association’s commitment to raise the game across all levels.  https://www.youtube.com/embed/cfh1XM3-5CQ The…

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09

Feb

Athletics: Excellent string of results in run-up to National Winter Championships

The athletic season continued to gain pace with a number of commendable performances in the third pre-season meeting at the Matthew Micallef St John Stadium in Marsa. This was the…

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05

Feb

Tokyo governor says Olympics facing ‘major issue’ after Mori’s sexist remarks

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a "major issue" after the head of the organising committee made sexist remarks, with criticism of his comments…

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05

Feb

Chelsea’s resurgence continues with win at Spurs

Chelsea's resurgence under new coach Thomas Tuchel continued on Thursday night with a 1-0 away victory against Tottenham Hotspur. The all-important goal was scored by Jorginho from the penalty spot…

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05

Feb

Liverpool won’t be allowed into Germany for Champions League tie

B Leipzig will not be able to host Liverpool in the Champions League this month after authorities refused to issue a travel permit for the English club, German media reported on Thursday.…

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19

Jan

Monaco says F1 grand prix will go ahead this year

Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix will happen this season after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Monday in response to speculation the showcase race could be scrapped again. The harbourside…

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