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Juve and Milan look to close gap as Napoli stumble in Serie A

Juventus may be in turmoil off the pitch but they are slowly clawing their way back into the Serie A title race, which has opened up after leaders Napoli suffered…

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Mahrez earns City win at Chelsea to narrow gap with Arsenal

Second-half substitute Riyad Mahrez earned Manchester City a 1-0 win at Chelsea on Thursday to move to within five points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League. Mahrez got on the end of a…

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Raducanu suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open

Britain's Emma Raducanu retired at 6-0 5-7 in her second-round match against Viktoria Kuzmova at the WTA 250 Auckland Classic on Thursday after rolling her ankle, casting doubt on her…

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Inter end Napoli’s unbeaten start as Juve extend winning streak to seven

Napoli's 11-match winning streak and unbeaten start to the Serie A season ended on Wednesday when Edin Dzeko's second-half goal secured Inter Milan a 1-0 victory. Napoli are still top of the table…

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Milan secure first three points of 2023 with win in Salerno

AC Milan kicked off their calendar year with three points in the bag as they shrugged off a resurgent Salernitana with a 2-1 victory. The Italian Champions appeared to be…

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Pioli calls on Milan side to cement place in club’s history

Manager Stefano Pioli said AC Milan must win silverware this season to write their names in the club's history books, urging his side to go for glory in the four…

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Man United not title contenders but belief is growing, says Ten Hag

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said his side cannot be considered title contenders yet this season, but the belief in the squad is growing after another victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday.…

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Leaders Arsenal held by Newcastle, Man United win again

Arsenal's hopes of opening a 10-point lead in the Premier League title race were dashed by Newcastle United in a 0-0 draw at The Emirates but Manchester United's fine form continued as they eased…

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Al Nassr coach Garcia hails ‘extraordinary’ Ronaldo signing

Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was a big step forward for Saudi Arabian football after the Portuguese forward arrived in Riyadh ahead of his…

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Lukaku hopes to convince Chelsea to extend his stay at Inter

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku said he is hoping to put his injuries and Belgium's premature World Cup exit behind him and return to form for the Italian club in…

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Quitting Juventus top job wasn’t easy, Andrea Agnelli says

Outgoing Juventus Chairman Andrea Agnelli said on Tuesday his decision to stand down from the top job at the Serie A club was not an easy one to take, and he remained convinced…

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Ten Hag wary that Man United spending must bring results

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said he is aware that his club's excessive spending in the close season transfer window means there is pressure to secure a top-four finish…

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Arsenal stretch lead to seven points in Premier League

Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and extend their Premier League lead to seven points as the top-flight season resumed on Monday. After a…

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Classy Newcastle go second, Lopetegui off to ideal start with Wolves

Newcastle United stormed into second in the Premier League by outclassing Leicester City 3-0 away from home on Monday while Harry Kane overcame his World Cup penalty pain by helping…

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Ancelotti plans to stay at Real Madrid until 2024

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he plans to stay at the Spanish club until his contract expires in June 2024 following reports of a possible move to the Brazilian…

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UPDATE – Vialli’s health conditions worsens – reports

Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli's health condition has worsened, with the 58-year-old former hospitalised in a clinic in the British capital due to the worsening of his disease, reportedly pancreatic…

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Argentina’s World Cup winners arrive home to hero’s welcome

Thousands of ecstatic fans gave Argentina's football squad a hero's welcome in Buenos Aires in the early hours before dawn on Tuesday after the plane carrying Lionel Messi and his…

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Croatia’s Modric wants to play Nations League, unsure about Euro 2024

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said he intends to play for the Balkan nation until the Nations League finals in June next year but has yet to decide about his participation…

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Super league project still very much alive, says CEO of A22

The project to create a European Super League is still very much alive, Bernd Reichart, the chief executive of A22 Sports Management, a company formed to sponsor and assist in…

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Luke Micallef registers best timing ever by Maltese athlete in European Cross Country Championships

Maltese athletes registered a positive experience at the European Cross Country Championships which took place in the beautiful surroundings of La Mandria Castle on the outskirts of Turin, in Italy.…

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Athletics: Thea Parnis Coleiro and Warren Zammit crowned Rush AC athletes of the year

Thea Parnis Coleiro and Warren Zammit were crowned Athletes of the Year by local athletics club Rush AC in the traditional awards ceremony which brought to an end a successful…

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Germany team director Bierhoff leaves role after World Cup debacle

Germany team director Oliver Bierhoff has become the first casualty of their first-round World Cup exit in Qatar after agreeing to leave his post two years before his contract ends,…

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Van Dijk is one-up over Messi but still rates him best

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk remains wary about the threat Lionel Messi poses when the Dutch go up against Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter-finals, even though he came out…

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Auditor signals reservations over amended Juventus loss

Independent audit firm Deloitte said amended accounts filed by Juventus provided an accurate overview of the Serie A soccer club's financial position but took issue with the size of the…

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Coventry City served with stadium eviction notice

Coventry City have received an eviction notice from former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which acquired the Coventry Building Society Arena last month, the English Championship club said…

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Ronaldo in sharp focus ahead of Portugal match against Switzerland

Speculation regarding the future of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and his outburst following his substitution against South Korea were in sharp focus on Monday ahead of their World Cup last-16 game…

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Imperious Brazil smash Koreans 4-1 to reach quarters

An irrepressible, irresistible Brazil lit up the night sky on Monday with one of the performances of the World Cup to shred South Korea 4-1 and set up a quarter-final clash with Croatia. The Brazilians…

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Brazil’s Neymar fit to face South Korea, says coach Tite

Brazil forward Neymar is set to play for the five-times champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Tite said. Neymar suffered…

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Simon Spiteri, Rachel Lee Borg claim top honours at Eurosport Safi 5k

Simon Spiteri (St. Patrick’s AC) and Rachel Lee Borg (Pembroke Athleta) claimed top prize in the fifth edition of the increasingly popular Eurosport Safi 5k. Over 350 athletes of different…

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F1 removes China from 2023 calendar due to Covid-19 restrictions

Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix was cancelled for the fourth year in a row on Friday due to strict local measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, with the sport…

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Wales may make changes to face ‘beatable’ England, says Page

Wales manager Rob Page believes that despite a disappointing World Cup campaign his side are capable of beating England on Tuesday, hinting that Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey may start…

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Man City to host Chelsea in crunch FA Cup third round tie

While the football fans are focused on the World Cup in Qatar, the FA Cup third round draws were made on Monday evening, pitting Man City and Chelsea against each…

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Ghana hold off South Korea in five-goal thriller

Mohammed Kudus netted twice as Ghana edged out South Korea 3-2 in a dramatic and fluctuating World Cup Group H game on Monday to stay in contention for the next round. Ghana led 2-0 at…

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Athletics: Janet Richard, Jeremy Zammit crowned the Athletes of the Year

Janet Richard and Jeremy Zammit were honoured as athletes of the year following a string of top-level performances throughout the past months. They received the Association’s top accolade during an…

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Factbox: Who could be potential Manchester United buyers?

Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, are considering selling the club as they explore "strategic alternatives". If the Glazers decided to follow through with the sale of the Old Trafford…

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Germany winger Sane to miss Japan game with knee injury

Germany winger Leroy Sane has suffered a knee injury and will miss their World Cup Group E opener against Japan, the team said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old did not take…

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Argentina are not obliged to win World Cup, says Scaloni

Argentina have no obligation to win the World Cup, coach Lionel Scaloni said ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, adding that it was mere details that will…

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Britain to examine protecting free online coverage of major sports events

Britain will review whether to protect the digital rights of major sporting events to ensure they are accessible through free-to-air broadcasters, the government said on Monday. Events such as the…

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Novak Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January, Guardian Australia and state broadcaster ABC reported on Tuesday. Djokovic, who is Serbian, was deported…

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NBA is sued by fired referees who refused COVID vaccines

The National Basketball Association has been sued by three longtime referees who say the league fired them this year after they refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 over religious objections.…

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Netherlands to auction World Cup shirts to support migrant workers

The shirts worn by the Netherlands team during the World Cup will be auctioned to support migrant workers in Qatar, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on Monday. The KNVB…

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Man Utd to ‘establish full facts’ before addressing Ronaldo interview

Manchester United said they would address forward Cristiano Ronaldo's comments that he felt betrayed by the club and was being forced out only after establishing the full facts. Ronaldo, who…

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Athletics: Eurosport Safi 5k returns for Fifth Edition

Sunday 4th December will see the return of the popular Eurosport Safi 5k which is celebrating its fifth edition this year. This event, hosted by Rush Athletic Club, provides the…

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Holders Liverpool to face Man City in EFL Cup fourth round

FL Cup holders Liverpool were handed the toughest of fourth-round draws on Thursday with a trip to Premier League champions Manchester City. Liverpool have struggled domestically this season, needing a…

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Giroud named in France World Cup squad

Olivier Giroud was named in France's squad for the Qatar World Cup as coach Didier Deschamps unveiled a 25-man group on Wednesday amid injury concerns for the defending champions. The…

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Maddison, Wilson and Rashford named in England World Cup squad

England have included in-form Leicester City midfielder James Maddison in their squad for the World Cup in Qatar, with forwards Callum Wilson and Marcus Rashford also selected. Maddison and Newcastle…

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South Korea’s Son confirms he is fit for World Cup

South Korea and Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min confirmed on Wednesday he be available for selection for the World Cup in Qatar after undergoing surgery earlier this month to stabilise…

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Man City post record revenue, profit in 2021-22 season

Premier League champions Manchester City drew the highest-ever revenue and profit in the club's history following the 2021-22 season, the club announced on Monday. City are now ranked the second…

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PSG win 2-1 at Juventus but finish second in group

A second-half goal by defender Nuno Mendes earned Paris St Germain a 2-1 win at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday but they were pipped to top spot in…

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Neuer reveals he had skin cancer and was operated three times

Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has made public that he had skin cancer and had to be operated three times as he announced his participation in a cosmetics company with…

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Salah and Nunez secure Liverpool win but Napoli still claim top spot

Late goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez earned Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Napoli on Tuesday but it was not enough to deny the Italians top spot in Champions League Group A.…

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Spurs snatch 2-1 win at Marseille to qualify as group winners

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur grabbed an unlikely last-gasp 2-1 victory at Olympique de Marseille to reach the Champions League last 16 as Group D winners after a nerve-jangling climax on Tuesday. The…

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Whatever we do won’t be enough, says Henderson on Qatar protests

England's Harry Kane will join other captains and wear 'One Love' armbands at the Qatar World Cup but midfielder Jordan Henderson says some fans will expect players to do more…

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Belgium is hopeful Lukaku will be fit for World Cup after ‘setback’

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the absence of "irreplaceable" Romelu Lukaku from the World Cup would force his side to change the way they play, but the striker has not…

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Rashford relishing ‘different energy’ at Man United

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said there is a different energy at the club now and that he is feeling fully motivated after poor performances last season cast doubt about…

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Klopp plays down talk of Liverpool decline

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp played down suggestions that his team are in decline, saying it is "not 100% fair" to judge the squad because they have had a number of…

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Liverpool ensure Champions League progress with win at Ajax

Liverpool overcame a slow start to beat hosts Ajax Amsterdam 3-0 on Wednesday, ensuring a top-two finish in Group A and progress into the knockout stage of the Champions League.…

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