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Premier League: Spurs hold Arsenal as Liverpool go second

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur slugged each other to a standstill in an absorbing 2-2 draw in Sunday's big Premier League derby and Liverpool maintained their resurgence to move into second…

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Nagelsmann to become Germany coach until Euro 2024 – reports

The German national team has reportedly reached an agreement with Julian Nagelsmann, the former Bayern Munich manager, to lead the team until the upcoming European Championship. Nagelsmann had been without…

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Guardiola optimistic about Man City retaining Champions League title

Manchester City's bid to retain their Champions League title will be less difficult than their long endeavour to win Europe's top club competition, manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday. City…

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LeBron interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA's all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at…

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England’s Southgate rules out experimenting against Scotland

England will not use Tuesday's 150th anniversary friendly against Scotland as a chance to experiment, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of the Hampden Park clash.Southgate's side were held to a…

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Juve’s Pogba provisionally suspended after failing doping test

Juventus' France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, Italy's national anti-doping (NADO Italia) tribunal said on Monday.The test, performed after Juve's 3-0 victory at…

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Spain’s Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss -prosecutor

Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso has lodged a criminal complaint over the unsolicited kiss by football federation boss Luis Rubiales after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup, the national…

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All 10 Formula One teams in compliance with 2022 cost cap

All Formula One teams were in compliance with cost cap restrictions last year, the sport's governing body said. Media reports in Italy and Germany, dismissed at the time by the…

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Inter coach Inzaghi extends contract until 2025

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2025, the Serie A side said on Tuesday. The 47-year-old Italian started…

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Italy’s Serie A could launch own video service if TV bids fall short

Serie A is ready to launch its own media operation to screen matches in Italy live if broadcasters vying for rights do not improve their offers, the head of the…

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Sergio Ramos returns to boyhood club Sevilla

Former Real Madrid and Paris St Germain center-back Sergio Ramos is returning to his boyhood club Sevilla as a free agent, the LaLiga side said on Monday. After his contract…

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UEFA will not follow ‘absurd’ added time rules, says official

The new stoppage-time rules that English soccer has enacted this season to avoid time wasting are "absurd" and will not be used in UEFA competitions, Zvonimir Boban, the European governing…

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Vinicius Jr sidelined for several weeks with thigh injury

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks after the LaLiga club said he had suffered a thigh muscle injury during last Friday's…

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Spanish labour minister denounces ‘systemic chauvinism’ after football chief kiss

Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Monday male chauvinism was "systemic" in the country and had been shown in its worst form when national soccer chief Luis Rubiales grabbed…

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Salah not for sale, says Liverpool boss Klopp

Mohamed Salah is not for sale and Liverpool have not received any offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.British media reported on Thursday that Al-Ittihad…

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Ancelotti rules out Real Madrid move for Mbappe in this window

Real Madrid have ruled out signing Kylian Mbappe before the transfer window closes next week, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday as the Paris St Germain forward continues to be…

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Team boss says Ferrari need to improve in every area

Ferrari must take their chances and improve in all areas when the Formula One season resumes at Zandvoort this weekend, according to team boss Fred Vasseur. Speaking to reporters ahead…

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Pulisic shines as Milan kick off season with win at Bologna

AC Milan's new signing Christian Pulisic sparkled as they started the Serie A season with a 2-0 win at Bologna on Monday thanks in large part to the American who got…

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Neymar injury delays Al-Hilal debut by a month

Brazilian winger Neymar might have to wait until September to make his debut for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal because of injury, coach Jorge Jesus said. Neymar joined Al-Hilal from Paris St…

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AC Milan spend big in attempt to reclaim Serie A title

AC Milan have been the most active Serie A club during the transfer window as they look to recapture the Scudetto, but still look like they need further investment in key areas. Stefano…

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Janet Richard to compete at Athletics World Championships

Janet Richard heads off to Budapest this weekend where she will compete at the World Championships in her speciality, the 400m. Richard has been performing consistently at her finest as…

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UEFA’s Ceferin calls on Europe to end “cancer” of soccer violence

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin urged Europe on Wednesday to help eliminate hooliganism, which he called "the cancer of football", days after a man was killed in clashes before a match…

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Man City sink Sevilla in shootout to win first Super Cup

Manchester City held their nerve to beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in their history after an enthralling game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. The first…

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De Bruyne sidelined for up to four months – Guardiola

Kevin De Bruyne could be out of action for up to four months after suffering a hamstring injury in the opening Premier League game of the season, manager Pep Guardiola…

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Neymar set for Saudi’s Al Hilal after PSG agree deal

Brazil forward Neymar is headed for Saudi Arabia after Pro League side Al Hilal agreed a two-year deal with Paris St Germain, Saudi state media reported. There was no immediate comment from…

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Chelsea agree deal to sign midfielder Caicedo from Brighton – Sky

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion, according to media reports which said the fee would be a British record. Sky Sports reported…

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Klopp takes positives from Liverpool’s season-opening draw at Chelsea

Manager Juergen Klopp said he was encouraged by Liverpool's performance in a 1-1 Premier League draw at Chelsea on Sunday, despite his side having had the advantage in the game.Liverpool started well, going ahead…

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Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham on four-year deal

England captain Harry Kane has joined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on a four-year deal, the German club said on Saturday. Bayern, who kick off their season…

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Man City get a head-start to their title defence

The start of a new Premier League season is always a time of hope and dreams, even if defending champions Manchester City will probably be three points clear before their…

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Premier League investigating Chelsea over possible financial violations

The Premier League is investigating potential financial rule breaches at Chelsea under Roman Abramovich's ownership, CEO Richard Masters told Britain's Times newspaper on Wednesday.Abramovich sold the club last year to…

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PFA chief Molango warns of disaster over added time rules

PFA chief Molango warns of disaster over added time rules English soccer's new regulations to prevent time wasting are unsustainable and increased added time in matches could be a path…

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Athletics: Zammit misses out on final spot at Euro U20 Champs

Jeremy Zammit recorded a jump of 7.39m at the Under 20 European Championships in Jerusalem, ensuring a final position ahead of representatives from elite sporting nations such as France, Poland,…

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Italian FA to treat British, Swiss players as EU citizens

British and Swiss players will be treated as European Union (EU) citizens in Italy following a request made by Serie A, Italy's football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday, allowing Italian…

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Athletics: Mixed Results at Balkan Championships and EYOF Games

Maltese athletes reported mixed performances at the Balkan Championships held in Kraljevo, Serbia. At the end of the gruelling season, Maltese athletes competed alongside several strong athletes from Central and…

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Henderson bids Liverpool farewell to join Saudi league

Midfielder Jordan Henderson said farewell to Liverpool fans in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, confirming his departure from the club after 12 years ahead of a reported…

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Britain’s first million pound player Francis dies of heart attack

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.Francis…

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Verstappen wins in Hungary as Red Bull make F1 history

Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty margin on Sunday as Red Bull made history with a record 12th victory in a row.McLaren's…

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Athletics: Five top Maltese athletes head off to Serbia for Balkan Championships

Five of the best Maltese talents in athletics head off to Karljevo in Serbia to compete in the Balkan Championships being held on the 22nd and 23rd July. This will…

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Ryan Giggs retrial abandoned after charges withdrawn

The retrial of ex-Manchester United soccer player Ryan Giggs over domestic violence allegations has been abandoned, PA Media reported on Tuesday, after the charges were withdrawn by Britain's Crown Prosecution…

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Athletics: Maltese youngsters claim two gold, five silver and two bronze at FISEC Games

After the recent top performances by Malta’s elite athletes at events such as GSSE 2023 and the European Team Championships, the Maltese youngsters were not to be undone and came…

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Real Madrid closed financial year with 12 million euros profit

Real Madrid closed the 2022-23 financial year with a 11.8 million euro ($13.25 million) profit, the Spanish club said on Monday, around one million euros less than in the previous…

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Messi expects ‘great things’ at Inter Miami after glitzy unveiling

Not even the pouring rain could spoil Lionel Messi's Inter Miami welcome party in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the new face of Major League Soccer (MLS) was introduced to a…

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Athletics: Gina McNamara shatters 1500m national record

Gina McNamara has established a new National Record on the 1500m this weekend while running at the Harry Jerome Classic in Vancouver, Canada. The US-based Maltese athlete came home in…

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Mercedes taking a close look at McLaren upgrade

Mercedes will be taking a good look at McLaren's latest upgrade for clues about how their Formula One rivals have made such a leap in lap time, technical director James…

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LeBron James announces he will return for 21st season

LeBron James acknowledged on Wednesday night that a few months ago he was questioning to himself his ability to keep performing "without cheating the game" and to still "give everything…

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Postecoglou hoping to present Kane with Spurs vision

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he hoped his vision for the Premier League club could persuade talisman Harry Kane to stay but added that he had not received…

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Mbappe calls PSG ‘divisive team’ as contract standoff drags on

Jylian Mbappe has described his club Paris St Germain as a "divisive team", amid a contract standoff between the player and the French Ligue 1 champions.Relations between PSG and Mbappe…

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Red Bull say they are ahead of schedule on 2026 engines

Formula One champions Red Bull are finding potential problems with the sport's 2026 engine because they are ahead of schedule in building their own, according to team boss Christian Horner.…

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FC Barcelona plans to list digital unit on Nasdaq

Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona plans to list its digital unit Barca Media on the Nasdaq Stock Market through the creation of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), newspaper Expansion…

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Inter announce exits of Skriniar, D’Ambrosio and Gagliardini

Inter Milan have announced the departures of defenders Milan Skriniar and Danilo D'Ambrosio and midfielder Roberto Gagliardini from the club upon the expiry of their contracts. The 28-year-old Skriniar, who captains Slovakia, has…

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Athletics: Records tumble at National Championships

The increasing temperatures have not impeded Malta’s elite athletes from producing another strong showing at the Marsa Stadium as Athletics Malta held its annual National Championships. No less than seven…

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Wrexham’s Hollywood owners join group buying into Alpine F1

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are joining Otro Capital and RedBird Capital Partners in an investor group taking a 24% equity stake in Alpine Racing, the Formula One…

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Juventus complete permanent signing of Milik from Marseille

Juventus completed the permanent signing of Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik from Olympique de Marseille on a three year deal for 6.3 million euros ($6.92 million), the Serie A club said…

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Barcelona sign Gundogan on free transfer after Man City exit

Barcelona have signed Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer after his departure from treble winners Manchester City with the German midfielder signing a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Monday. The…

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Athletics: Team Malta with best ever placing at Euro Team Championships

Team Malta has concluded its commitments in the European Athletics Team Championships held in Silesia, Poland with a prestigious fifth place, the highest-ever position ever achieved beyond our shores in…

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Athletics: Team Malta holds on to fourth place in Euro Team Championships Day 2

Team Malta has managed to keep hold of a prestigious fourth place in the European Athletics Team Championships. While Ireland, Aus; tria and Israel look set for promotion from the…

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WATCH: National Record for Janet Richard as Malta at Euro Team Championships

Malta's participation at the European Team Championships in Silesia, Poland started off with a bang as Janet Richard finished second in the 400m race with a splending time of 52.37,…

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