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Asian Cup: Iran and Iraq advance, Saudis on verge

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 19:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Iran and Iraq advanced to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup on Saturday with a game to spare. Three-time champion Iran beat Vietnam 2-0 and secured its spot in the round of 16 when 2015...

BOV Premier League: Rainbows steal a point at the death

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 19:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

A last minute goal scored by Darren Falzon gave Tarxien a point from a difficult match against Gzira United. The latter thus failed to keep the top spot and Hibernians are now sole leaders....

Vainqueur finally joins Monaco despite failing medical

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 17:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Two days after failing a medical due to a calf problem, midfielder William Vainqueur has joined struggling Monaco on loan from Turkish club Antalyaspor. Although only a minor calf injury, it was...

BOV Premier League: Paolites back to winning ways with two goals in a minute

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 17:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Hibernians resumed their commitments with a win which keeps them at the top of the standings when in the first match played at the Victor Tedesco Stadium they beat lowly Pieta by two first half goals. This was the tenth consecutive positive result for Hibernians....

Skiing: Hirscher dominates again to win World Cup giant slalom

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 15:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Marcel Hirscher overturned rival Henrik Kristoffersen's first-run lead for another clear win in a World Cup giant slalom on Saturday. Olympic champion Hirscher was near-perfect through the...

Tennis: No. 1 Halep has new-found confidence ahead of Aussie Open

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 15:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Simona Halep was trying on her new shoes when she got the news direct from the draw about her tough section containing both Serena and Venus Williams at the Australian Open. Even before she...

Sevilla striker Nolito breaks leg in training

Saturday, 12 January 2019, 15:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Sevilla striker Manuel "Nolito" Agudo has broken his leg in training and is set to be sidelined for around three months. Clubs doctors say he will likely undergo surgery in the next few...

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