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Masters Football: Marsa keep chasing, Mosta almost there

Friday, 22 March 2019, 09:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Mario Meli

In the MAPFRE/MSV Life MASTERS PREMIER League, RABAT had an easy win of 10-1 against MELITA  to open their chances of finishing amongst the first three.  The win was made much easier against...

Argentina coach wants teammates to step up as Messi returns

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 21:16 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

With Lionel Messi making his first start since the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes the rest of the squad is ready to step up and reach another level. Scaloni confirmed on Thursday...

After Ireland-England switch, Rice apologizes for IRA tweets

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 20:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Preparing for a possible England debut after switching international soccer allegiance from Ireland, Declan Rice apologized Thursday for past online expressions of support for the IRA. The...

Euro 2020: Chiesa pulls out of Italy squad, Florenzi a doubt

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 18:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa has left the Italy training camp with an injury, while Alessandro Florenzi is also a doubt for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers. Chiesa, who has...

Sports court delays Semenya appeal verdict for 1 month

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 17:46 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

South African runner Caster Semenya will have to wait until the end of April to get a verdict in her challenge of IAAF rules seeking to control naturally high testosterone levels in female...

Fan group urges UEFA to curb Champions League ticket hikes

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 17:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

After Barcelona and Manchester United raised prices for their Champions League quarterfinal matches, UEFA was urged on Thursday to enforce stricter ticketing rules by a group representing European...

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