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Klinsmann close to being fired at 2006 World Cup

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The former president of the German Football Federation (DFB) says coach Juergen Klinsmann would have been sacked during the 2006 World Cup if the tournament had gone badly for the host...

Draws for City, Real in Champions League

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 08:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The most compelling Champions League group delivered more drama on Tuesday as Manchester City and Real Madrid both scored late equalizers in separate 2-2 home draws.   Premier League...

28 arrested in Paris brawl on eve of match

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 12:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Twenty-eight people have been arrested after a brawl in central Paris between fans of Paris Saint-German and Dinamo Zagreb before their Champions League match.   At least two people were...

West Brom beat Southampton in Premier League

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 09:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Peter Odemwingie scored twice to give West Bromwich Albion a 2-0 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League on Monday, lifting his team to fifth place while increasing the pressure on...

Clattenburg omitted again from EPL matches

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 09:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Premier League referee embroiled in English football's latest racism feud has been omitted from officiating duties for the second straight weekend.   Mark Clattenburg has been...

Mancini demands more respect

Monday, 5 November 2012, 15:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roberto Mancini loses cool, demands 'respect'   MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini lost his temper Monday after further questions about his...

Qormi salvage a point deep into added time

Monday, 5 November 2012, 09:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

QORMI     1     BIRKIRKARA     1         Qormi made a late fightback to salvaged a point thanks to a Bello-Osagie...

Napoli held by Torino, Fiorentina move up to 4th

Sunday, 4 November 2012, 17:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A defensive blunder by Napoli allowed a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Torino on Sunday, hurting the southern club's title chances.   Lazio also dropped back after getting...

Narrow win soothes Hibs’ lingering nerves

Sunday, 4 November 2012, 09:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Hibernians 1   Floriana 0   Hibernians’ narrow win against Floriana, with a solitary second half goal from their best playert Jackson Lima, must have come as a great...

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