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Russia 2018: World Cup picture takes shape on global day of drama

Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 15:20 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The World Cup is truly taking shape. A dramatic day of qualifying matches ended with 23 of the 32-team lineup confirmed to play next year in Russia. Lionel Messi will be there. Cristiano...

Away from it all!

Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 14:44 Last update: about 10 years ago Domenic Aquilina

Away from the pressures of "top-flight" football, over the weekend I watched the BOV Division Two match between Kalkara and Birzebbugia St. Peter's at the Centenary Stadium at Ta' Qali - a very...

Portugal, France book World Cup tickets; Dutch to stay home

Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 06:31 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are going to the World Cup and not by the risky playoff route this time. France also sealed its ticket to Russia on Tuesday after, like Portugal, needing a second...

First victories for Attard and Gudja in Second Division League

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 22:31 Last update: about 10 years ago

Attard finally registered their first win of the season when they beat St George's by two goals to one in the first match at the Sirens Stadium. Matthew Bajada gave them the lead on 10 minutes...

Coaching seminar organised by Qormi and Sheffield Wednesday

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 22:30 Last update: about 10 years ago

Qormi FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC organised a coaching seminar as part of the existing collaboration between the two clubs. A very strong relationship has been built throughout the past eight...

Valletta’s revenge over Hamrun Tre Angeli in Futsal

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 22:28 Last update: about 10 years ago

The Citizens shook Hamrun Tre Angeli and achieved the second consecutive 5-3 win. This seemed as their revenge over Hamrun for the win that the latter had over Valletta in last season's Knock Out...

The thunderclap heads to Russia: Iceland gets World Cup spot

Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 07:19 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The Icelandic thunderclap is making its way to Russia. Iceland added to its incredible European Championship campaign by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup on Monday....

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