football

The Women's World Cup takes place this summer. Photo: Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP

FIFA predicts 2023 women’s World Cup will be ‘watershed’ moment

The women’s World Cup to take place in Australia and New Zealand

April 11, 2023| AFP
Lionel Messi (left) and Robert Lewandowski. Photo: Andrej Isakovic/AFP

I hope to play with Messi next season at Barca: Lewandowski

Messi out of contract at PSG in June

April 11, 2023| AFP
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt. Photo: Sascha Schuermann/AFP

Brandt extends Dortmund deal until 2026

German midfielder "in the right place" at Dortmund

April 11, 2023| AFP
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has extended his contract at the London club. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP

Chilwell signs Chelsea contract extension

Defender to stay until 2027

April 11, 2023| AFP
Wissam Ben Yedder. Photo: Valery Hache/AFP

Monaco’s Ben Yedder given jail sentence for Spanish tax fraud

Failed to declare income during time at Seville

April 11, 2023| AFP
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP

Napoli’s Osimhen to miss Champions League quarter-final first leg

Raspadori to replace Osimhen in squad

April 11, 2023| AFP
Fabio Paratici was banned by FIFA for 30 months. Photo: AFP

Spurs managing director Paratici appeals worldwide ban

Handed 30-month suspension after his former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting

April 11, 2023| AFP
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds celebrates his team's win against Notts County. Photo: AFP

Sealed with a kiss: Hollywood stars relish Wrexham plot twist

Welsh club are on the verge of promotion from the National League

April 11, 2023| AFP
Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel. Photo: Thomas Kienzle/AFP

Bayern boss Tuchel threatens Man. City’s Champions League dream once more

Tuchel's Bayern face City on Tuesday in the Champions League Quarter-finals

April 11, 2023| AFP
Real Madrid's Federico Valverde (left) and Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena during saturday's La Liga clash. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP

‘Some lies hurt more than punches’ – Villarreal’s Baena after Valverde incident

Baena, Valverde in altercation after La Liga match

April 11, 2023| AFP
Andrea Agostinelli has resigned as coach of Gudja United.

Andrea Agostinelli resigns as Gudja United coach after Benevento approach

Premier League club yet to accept his resignation

April 11, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Thomas Tuchel (left) and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola clash again for the first time since the latter joined Bayern Munich. Photo: Shaun Botterill/POOL/AFP

Guardiola ready to pit his wits against old rival Tuchel

Man. City, Bayern Munich face off on Tuesday in the Champions League

April 11, 2023| AFP
Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos. Photo: Carlos Costa/AFP

Benfica relying on ‘extraordinary’ Ramos in Inter clash

Benfica, Inter clash in the Champions League on Tuesday

April 11, 2023| AFP
Dean Smith has taken over at Leicester until the end of the season. Photo: AFP

Leicester appoint Dean Smith as manager until end of season

Replaces Rodgers who was sacked on April 2

April 11, 2023| AFP
Photo: AFP

Tame Barca draw with Girona, fail to capitalise on Madrid stumble

The Catalans took a meek step towards their title dream, extending their lead on Madrid by a point

April 10, 2023| AFP
Santa Lucia's Jurgen Pisani heads the ball away from danger against Valletta. Photo: Domenic Borg

Ngong own goal helps Santa Lucia’s fight for survival

Santa Lucia edge past Valletta 1-0

April 10, 2023| Paul Cachia
The Malta U-16's team during last year's UEFA Development Tournament.

Malta U-16’s girls set to host annual UEFA Development Tournament

Latvia, Slovakia, Faroe Islands will be Malta's opponents

April 10, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Ħamrun Spartans forward Luke Montebello hits towards goal against Żebbuġ Rangers. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Mashike hits double as Spartans cruise past Żebbuġ Rangers

Ħamrun hit four past Żebbuġ

April 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Balzan's Alex Satariano pushes towards goal against Mosta. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Angel Torres brace propels Balzan into third place

Balzan beat ten-man Mosta 3-2

April 10, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Photo: Franck Fife/AFP

Bayern’s Choupo-Moting ruled out of Man. City clash

Bayern face City on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter-finals

April 10, 2023| AFP
Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis (left) will not be given any match appointments until FA probe is completed. Photo: AFP

Assistant ref stood down after Robertson elbow incident

Will be sidelined until the English FA's probe is complete.

April 10, 2023| AFP
Balzan's Angel Torres (right) shoots at goal against Mosta. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Balzan, Mosta eye win to break into top three placings

Trail third-placed Gżira and Hibernians by two points

April 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson (left) speaks with manager Jurgen Klopp. Photo: AFP

Liverpool's Robertson elbowed by assistant referee

Defender was then shown a yellow card by referee as he furiously protested

April 9, 2023| Times of Malta
Liverpool's Mohammed Salah (right) tries to steer the ball past Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Photo: AFP

Arsenal held by Liverpool in blow to Premier League title bid

Salah misses penalty for Liverpool

April 9, 2023| AFP
Jordan Ayew (centre) is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring against Leeds United. Photo: AFP

Crystal Palace thrash Leeds United to boost survival bid

Roy Hodgson's side moved six points clear of relegation zone

April 9, 2023| AFP
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde attacked Villarrea's Alex Baena. Photo: AFP

Madrid's Fede Valverde "punches" Villarreal's Baena - reports

Uruguayan angered after Baena insulted his family

April 9, 2023| AFP
Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mane tries to shoot at goal against Freiburg. Photo: AFP

Bayern's Tuchel ready for 'biggest test' against Manchester City

Bavarians stayed top of Bundesliga with 1-0 win over Freiburg

April 9, 2023| AFP
Frank Lampard is confident Chelsea can challenge Real Madrid in the Champions League. Photo: AFP

Lampard confident Chelsea will rise to Real Madrid challenge

Suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolves on his return to London club on Saturday

April 9, 2023| Times of Malta
Erling Haaland netted a brace on his return from injury on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Guardiola hails Haaland as on same level as Messi, Ronaldo

Man. City forward scores brace on return from injury

April 9, 2023| AFP
TRAAINER has launched an application to help players’ improve their physical development.

Andre Schembri’s Traainer to launch new phone application

Traainer's app now on Apple, Android

April 9, 2023| Gianluca Lia