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France lose Kante, Tolisso call up Guendouzi, Rabiot
France replaced injured midfielders N’Golo Kante and Corentin Tolisso with Mateo Guendouzi and Adrien Rabiot on Wednesday for this month’s three World Cup qualifiers. The French Football Federation said Chelsea’s Kante has not “fully recovered” from a...
Executing game plan to perfection key for Malta, says Zach Muscat
Zach Muscat believes that the team that will adapt better to their opponents’ game plan will prevail as Malta take on Cyprus in a World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium on Wednesday (kick-off: 8.45pm). There are great expectations for Wednesday’s...
From delivery man to Milan: Messias says ‘dreams come true’
Junior Messias hailed a dream come true on Wednesday after completing his incredible rise from amateur footballer and delivery man to the Champions League with his deadline-day transfer to AC Milan. Brazilian Messias signed for Milan on Tuesday on a...
Ronaldo says Alex Ferguson was the key to his Man.United return
Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his relationship with former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson played the key role in convincing the Portuguese to return to Old Trafford. Ferguson retired as boss of the Red Devils in 2013, four years after Ronaldo...
Steve Borg hopes fans can roar national team to a positive result against Cyprus
Steve Borg believes that the presence of Maltese fans at the National Stadium could make a huge difference for the national team ahead of tonight’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus at the National Stadium. This evening Maltese fans will be able...
UK court orders Man. City's Mendy remain in custody on rape charges
A British court refused Wednesday to release Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy on bail, ordering the player to remain in custody ahead of a potential trial on rape and sexual assault charges. Judge Steven Everett declined the 27-year-old...
Southgate urges England to learn lessons from Euro heartbreak
England manager Gareth Southgate believes the Three Lions are closer to ending their wait to win a first major tournament since 1966 than they have been for generations, with the Qatar World Cup little over a year away. Southgate’s side return to...
Difficult work begins for Jorginho as Euro kings Italy restart World Cup bid
Jorginho said Tuesday that the difficult work for Italy begins now as the Azzurri prepare to take to the field at home for the first time since their triumph at Euro 2020. Roberto Mancini’s side face Bulgaria at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday...
Mangia happy for fans’ return ahead of tricky Cyprus test
Malta coach Devis Mangia hopes the Maltese fans can give an added lift to the national team in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Cyprus at the National Stadium (kick-off: 8.45pm). This evening’s match is the first 2022 World Cup qualifier that is...
Atletico Madrid welcome back Griezmann as Real sign Camavinga
France forward Antoine Griezmann has made a shock return to Atletico Madrid just two years after leaving to join Barcelona, on the final day of a hectic European transfer window. Real Madrid also bagged a French international star as Eduardo Camavinga...
Djokovic launches Slam quest with US Open win
World number one Novak Djokovic won without playing his best to reach the second round of the US Open on Tuesday in his quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam and record 21st major title. The 34-year-old Serbian star dominated much of the way in beating...
Kane insists ‘conscience is clear’ over Man. City flirtation
Tottenham striker Harry Kane insists his “conscience is clear” after his failed attempt to force a move to Manchester City. Kane returned late to pre-season training as he tried to convince Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to let him join the Premier...
Floriana FC sign Moldovan striker Rebenja
Floriana FC announced their second signing on transfer deadline day when they secured the services of Moldovan forward Eugeniu Rebenja. Rebenja, who also holds a Russian passport, has agreed personal terms with the Greens and put pen to paper on a...
Mosta sign Nigerian striker Sunday Akinbule
Mosta FC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Sunday Akinbule, the Times of Malta can confirm. The Blues have been desperate to boost their forward line before the end of the transfer window and have set their sights on the 24-year-old...
Sliema Wanderers sign Dutch defender
Sliema Wanderers have signed Dutch defender Julius Bliek, the Times of Malta can confirmed. The Wanderers have been looking to bolster their squad after a low-key start to the season and have targeted the 27-year-old. Personal terms have been agreed...
Knock Out finals to be played behind closed doors, say ASA
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta announced that due to the current COVID-19 restrictions it is unfeasible for the local governing body to open this evening’s knock-out finals for fans at the National Pool, it said in a statement. The 2021 season...
Manuel Bartolo seals move to Valletta FC
Veteran goalkeeper Manwel Bartolo has completed his move to Valletta FC, the Premier League side have confirmed. Bartolo, who left champions Ħamrun Spartans this summer following the arrival of Malta goalkeeper Henry Bonello, was initially tipped to be...
Ħamrun Spartans sign Ghana wingback Isaac Ntow
Hamrun Spartans have signed Ghana full back Isaac Ntow, the Times of Malta can confirm. The Ghana full back had fallen out of favour at Birkirkara and initially it was thought that he would join Mosta FC. However, the transfer fell through and Ħamrun...
Ronaldo completes Manchester United return
Manchester United completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday for his second spell at Old Trafford for a fee that could rise to 23 million euros ($27 million) from Juventus. The 36-year-old made his name on the world stage in six years at...
Italy’s Kean joins Juventus after Ronaldo exit
Moise Kean will be the final piece of Juventus’ post-Cristiano Ronaldo attack after the Italy forward completed his move from Everton on Tuesday. Kean, 21, returns to the club where he began his professional career as an academy graduate on a two-year...
Iceland football federation resigns en masse over sex assault scandal
The entire board of Iceland’s football federation (KSI) has resigned after a woman accused it of covering up claims of alleged sexual assault by a national squad player. KSI chairman, Gudni Bergsson, already stepped down late Sunday and the association...
Spiteri to cycle around Sicily in aid of animal shelters
Fabio Spiteri will embark on another gruelling challenge as plans to cycle around Sicily non-stop in under 48 hours to collect funds for animal shelters in Malta and Sicily. In 2020, ultra-athlete Spiteri cycled around Sicily in two days and eight...
Biles says mental health problems began before Olympics
Simone Biles said on Monday the mental health concerns that led to her dramatic withdrawal from several events at the Tokyo Olympics had begun before she even arrived in Japan. The US gymnastics superstar caused a sensation at the Olympics last month...
Osaka advances while Tsitsipas escapes Murray at US Open
Defending champion Naomi Osaka stretched her Grand Slam win streak to 16 matches on Monday at the US Open while Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled past Andy Murray in five sets. Osaka, seeking her third US Open crown in four years, defeated...
Man. Utd-bound Ronaldo joins up with Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo joined up with his Portugal team-mates on Monday ahead of next month’s fixtures after agreeing to re-join Manchester United. Ronaldo, 36, can break former Iran forward Ali Daei’s international scoring record of 109 with a goal in...
Floriana to sign Romanian forward Ciolacu
Floriana have announced the signing of Romanian striker Andrei Ciolacu, the Times of Malta can confirm. The Greens were determined to bolster their forward line after their struggles to take their chances in their opening two fixtures of the...
Bakayako returns to Milan on loan from Chelsea
Tiemoue Bakayoko returned to AC Milan from Chelsea on Monday after the France international completed yet another loan move away from Stamford Bridge. Midfielder Bakayoko arrived for a second spell at Milan on a two-year loan deal with option to buy...