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Stoke stun defending champions Manchester City

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 20:08 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Stoke City registered their first Premier League victory in Manchester as Mame Biram Diouf's fine solo effort stunned the champions.   The Senegal international and former United striker...

Man City lose, Man United draw in Premier League

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 19:06 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester City slumped to a surprise first defeat in the defense of its Premier League title on Saturday, losing 1-0 to Stoke as the problems of arch-rival Manchester United mounted...

Leverkusen beats Hertha 4-2 in Bundesliga; Bayern held

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 18:21 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Schalke captain Benedikt Hoewedes equalized to give his side a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday, denying Xabi Alonso a win on his debut for the German...

Fernando Torres acclaimed in Milan

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 14:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi is hoping to guide Fernando Torres back to form.   Milan has signed Torres from Chelsea on a two-year loan deal, subject to a medical which...

Daley Blind set to join Manchester United

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 13:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Daley Blind is set to join Manchester United from Ajax for £13.8million.   The two clubs agreed the fee on Friday, and the player just needs to agree personal terms, which is expected...

On to Burnley, Van Gaal needs a Man United win

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 11:35 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

From the World Cup semifinals to a bruising introduction in Britain, Louis van Gaal's fortunes have changed rapidly inside two months.   The coach who led the Netherlands to a...

Conte departure from Juventus could alter Serie A

Saturday, 30 August 2014, 08:40 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Italian league opens this weekend with a full slate of matches, a couple key coaching changes and some notable absences.   Three-time defending champion Juventus kicks things off at...

Torres heads to Milan on loan from Chelsea

Friday, 29 August 2014, 21:28 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Chelsea has agreed terms with AC Milan for striker Fernando Torres to join the Serie A club in a two-year loan deal.   The Premier League club and Milan announced the agreement on their...

Batistuta asked legs be cut off to relieve pain

Friday, 29 August 2014, 20:47 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Former star Gabriel Batistuta, Argentina's record goal scorer for the national team, says he once asked a doctor to amputate his legs to relieve intense pain in his...

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