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Italy goalkeeper Buffon to play his 1,000th match

Friday, 24 March 2017, 10:15 Last update: about 11 years ago

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon will mark his 1,000th appearance as a professional in the World Cup qualifier against Albania today. Buffon made his debut at the age of 17 in 1995, playing for...

Ranieri to get prize at Italian manager of the year awards

Friday, 24 March 2017, 09:38 Last update: about 11 years ago

Former Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri will receive a special prize at the Italian manager of the year awards. The ceremony for the award, which is known as the Panchina d'oro (golden bench), is...

More races, more friction in the future for F1

Friday, 24 March 2017, 09:31 Last update: about 11 years ago

The new owners of Formula One are planning to have more races and a greater presence in North America, and wouldn't mind revving up the ratings with some extra friction among drivers. Sean...

Hamilton fastest in 1st practice sessions for Australian GP

Friday, 24 March 2017, 09:29 Last update: about 11 years ago

Lewis Hamilton delivered the faster speeds that Formula One rule changes had promised Friday, going under the racing lap record in the second practice session for the season-opening Australian Grand...

FIFA World Cup European Qualifier: Slovakia next for Malta

Friday, 24 March 2017, 09:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Domenic Aquilina

On Sunday the Malta National team will take on Slovakia in their fifth FIFA World Cup European Qualifier.  Malta still have to gain their first points in Group F, having lost both home...

Under 21 coach Silvio Vella faces difficult test against Belgium

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 14:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Domenic Aquilina

On Monday forthcoming, the Malta Under-21 side ably headed by coach Silvio Vella will commence its' commitments within another UEFA Under-21 European Qualifying Campaign with a very difficult test...

China must beat South Korea to keep World Cup hopes alive

Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 13:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Marcello Lippi faces his biggest challenge as China coach, needing a win against South Korea to keep alive any hopes of qualifying for Russia 2018. China has appeared at the World Cup just once -...

Aussie Ricciardo tipping much faster Red Bull in 2017

Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 13:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Daniel Ricciardo is confident his Red Bull is faster than the car he drove to third place in the Formula One drivers' championship last season. Whether it's fast enough to catch the Mercedes...

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