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Malta U15 unrewarded despite spirited display

Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 09:05 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

N. Ireland             3 Malta                     2 The Malta U15 Team suffered a 3-2 loss against...

Tennis: Venus Williams upsets Bertens in Ohio; Serena withdraws

Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 04:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Going small paid off big for Venus Williams. Tuesday didn't go as well for sister Serena. On a day when back problems forced the younger Williams to withdraw before her second-round match,...

UEFA Champions League: Ajax escape early exit against PAOK

Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 01:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Last season's Champions League semifinalist Ajax came close to crashing out in qualifying Tuesday, coming from behind to beat PAOK Thessaloniki 5-4 on aggregate. On a night when former European...

Waterpolo, European Junior Championships: Stunning comeback not enough for Malta

Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 21:53 Last update: about 8 years ago

Malta was narrowly beaten by Russia 14-12 in the last match of Group A of the Junior European Championships being held in Tbilisi Georgia. It was a gallant display from the Maltese youngsters who were always in the game and even were locked 12-12 with four minutes to go in the fourth and final session....

Manchester City avoids transfer ban for signing young players

Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 19:07 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Manchester City has been fined for improperly signing young soccer players but avoided a ban on transfers. FIFA said Tuesday the fact that the English champion "accepted its responsibility" for...

2006 World Cup organizer rejects charges over payment

Tuesday, 13 August 2019, 15:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Former German soccer federation president Theo Zwanziger has again declared his innocence over a 6.7 million euros ($7.5 million) payment made before the 2006 World Cup. Zwanziger held a press...

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