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Juventus looking to get back on track

Friday, 9 November 2012, 12:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Juventus quickly moved on from its first Serie A loss in two seasons with a convincing win in the Champions League. Now, the Bianconeri hope to do the same in the Italian league against promoted...

Barcelona, Madrid aim to rebound from CL flops

Friday, 9 November 2012, 11:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona and Real Madrid will look to rebound from disappointing Champions League performances in challenging tests Sunday against Spanish league sides well suited to mimic the same tactics that led...

High-flying Bayern Munich keen to stay grounded

Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

With confidence booming from its Champions League and Bundesliga rivals faltering, Bayern Munich might find the biggest danger to maintaining its fine early season form is...

Inter, Lyon advance in Europa League

Friday, 9 November 2012, 08:04 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Inter and Lyon were among the six teams to qualify for the Europa League's knockout stage on Thursday but defending champion Atletico Madrid was made to wait after its 16-match winning run in...

M'Vila banned from playing for France until 2014

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 21:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    The French Football Federation sent players a stern warning over their future conduct on Thursday by banning midfielder Yann M'Vila from the national team until the end of June...

UEFA charges Montpellier over fan violence

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 21:15 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

UEFA has charged Montpellier for the violent disturbances by its fans at a Champions League match in Greece.   About 100 fans of the French club clashed with riot police at Karaiskakis...

Confederations Cup to be staged in 6 cities

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 15:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA says Brazil will be able to host the Confederations Cup with six venues as originally planned.   Football's governing body said Thursday that the northeastern cities of Salvador and...

Struggling Liverpool face difficult trip to Anzhi

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Liverpool's Europa League journey takes them to Russia on Wednesday, as manager Brendan Rodgers' struggling side takes on free-spending Anzhi Makhachkala, whose big money signings have turned...

Barcelona lose, Man United advance in wild night

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 08:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona slumped to a rare loss Wednesday, while Manchester United and Chelsea each needed late goals to win in a wild night of Champions League action.   Barcelona was unbeaten in 12...

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