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FA Trophy: Birkirkara beat 10-man Mosta and face Balzan in semifinals

Friday, 3 May 2019, 21:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Birkirkara joined Gzira and Balzan in the semifinals after beating 10-man Mosta 2-1. The Stripes took the lead through veteran Michael Mifsud in the first half and Mosta equalised through Akeem Roach, before a Jnohope own goal sealed the issue in favour of Birkirkara....

FA Trophy: Balzan reach semi final with easy win over Rainbows

Friday, 3 May 2019, 21:27 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Balzan reached the semi final of the Malta FA Trophy when they defeated Tarxien Rainbows by two goals to nil, scoring a goal in each half. It was a merited win for Balzan though the match never reached any high standards....

Former Spain great Xavi retires from football at the age of 39

Friday, 3 May 2019, 15:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Xavi Hernández will retire from soccer this season, ending a career in which he became one of the best midfielders to ever play for Barcelona and Spain's national team. The 39-year-old...

Naby Keita to miss rest of season, Africa Cup on Nations

Friday, 3 May 2019, 13:32 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool will be without Naby Keita for its final games of the season after the midfielder limped off with a groin injury during the 3-0 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League. Liverpool...

FA Trophy: Three quarterfinals being played this evening

Friday, 3 May 2019, 11:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Three of the four quarterfinals are being played this evening. The remaining quarterfinal is to be played next Wednesday. The matches had been scheduled to be played on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24...

Victoria Hotspurs to face Nadur Youngsters in BOV GFA Cup Final

Friday, 3 May 2019, 09:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Stefan Abela

Newly crowned BOV Gozo Football League Champions Victoria Hotspurs will face Nadur Youngsters in the final of the BOV GFA Cup Final being played on Sunday 5th May 2019 at 3.00pm. Team coaches and...

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