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FIFA proposes 2 kickoff dates for 2022 World Cup

Monday, 8 September 2014, 18:38 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA has offered January and November in 2022 as alternative kickoff dates for the World Cup in Qatar.   FIFA said it presented the two options Monday when its consultation group first met...

Germany win, Portugal lose in Euro qualifiers

Monday, 8 September 2014, 06:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Two months after winning the World Cup, Germany opened its 2016 European Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory over Scotland on Sunday, while Portugal and Greece both slumped to defeats in their...

Hamilton profits from Rosberg mistake to win Monza

Sunday, 7 September 2014, 15:58 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton pressured Nico Rosberg into a mistake and overtook his Mercedes teammate and rival to win the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, adding another chapter to their heated...

Sturridge ruled out of England qualifier

Friday, 5 September 2014, 20:57 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England's opening European Championship qualifier against Switzerland because of a thigh injury, further depleting coach Roy Hodgson's options for his...

Conte tops Hiddink as Italy beat Netherlands 2-0

Friday, 5 September 2014, 06:41 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Italy scored twice in the opening 10 minutes and Antonio Conte got the better of Guus Hiddink in their coaching debuts as a 10-man Netherlands was beaten 2-0 in a friendly on...

UEFA weighs changes to Champions League seeding

Thursday, 4 September 2014, 15:17 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

UEFA is looking to change how Champions League clubs are seeded, though coaching adviser Alex Ferguson thinks that's not important.   "I don't necessarily think the seeding...

Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in World Cup final rematch

Thursday, 4 September 2014, 07:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Angel di Maria set up three goals and scored the fourth himself as Argentina trounced Germany 4-2 in their friendly game Wednesday to get a small measure of payback after losing to the host in the...

Captain Rooney gives England 1-0 win over Norway

Thursday, 4 September 2014, 06:45 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Wayne Rooney marked the start of his England captaincy by scoring a penalty in an uninspiring 1-0 victory over Norway in front a record-low crowd for the team at the new Wembley Stadium on...

Germany optimistic of hosting Euro 2024

Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 18:05 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Germany has struck a deal with England that will give the country a good chance to host the 2024 European Championship.   The agreement would see the Germans drop their interest in hosting...

Conte, Hiddink debut in Italy-Netherlands friendly

Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 15:59 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Antonio Conte and Guus Hiddink will each be making coaching debuts when Italy hosts the Netherlands in a friendly Thursday with both sides missing several key players.   Conte replaced...

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