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Mangia names 30-man squad for upcoming European Qualifiers

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 19:23 Last update: about 6 years ago MFA Communications Office

Malta coach Devis Mangia has named a 30-man squad for the opening 2022 World Cup European Qualifiers at home to Russia and away to Slovakia and Croatia later this month.   The national...

IOC and China make vaccine deal for Tokyo, Beijing Olympians

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 18:24 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

China strengthened its relationship with the International Olympic Committee on Thursday by offering to pay for vaccines for athletes as criticism of the 2022 Winter Games host country...

Inter midfielder Arturo Vidal to undergo knee surgery

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 14:28 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan midfielder Arturo Vidal will undergo surgery on his left knee on Friday. Vidal started the last match on Monday against Atalanta but was taken off in the 52nd minute. He had played...

Wales without manager Ryan Giggs as investigation continues

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 20:30 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Wales manager Ryan Giggs will miss the start of his team's World Cup qualifying campaign while he remains on police bail following his arrest on suspicion of assault last year. Giggs was arrested...

After year-long layoff, Federer returns with a win in Doha

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 19:34 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

After more than a year out, Roger Federer started his 24th season on tour with a win. It was far from easy for the former No. 1, though, as he was pushed hard by Dan Evans at the Qatar Open...

Thomas Bach re-elected as IOC president until 2025

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 18:08 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Thomas Bach was re-elected as president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday for a final four-year term with his immediate focus on this year’s delayed Tokyo Games. The...

Juventus knocked out of Champions League by 10-man Porto

Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 00:38 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Juventus — and Cristiano Ronaldo — crashed out of the Champions League round of 16 on away goals for the second successive year as the Bianconeri were were eliminated by 10-man Porto on...

Löw to quit as Germany coach after European Championship

Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 11:33 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Joachim Löw will step down as Germany coach after this year's European Championship. The German soccer federation said Tuesday that Löw asked to terminate his contract, which was to run...

Škriniar helps Inter beat Atalanta 1-0 to go 6 points clear

Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 00:10 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A after a 1-0 win at home against high-scoring Atalanta on Monday. Defender Milan Škriniar scored early in the second half and...

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