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Conte tops Hiddink as Italy beat Netherlands 2-0

Friday, 5 September 2014, 06:41 Last update: about 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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...

Some things to know as France takes on Spain

Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 13:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

One team faces two years without a competitive match, and the other needs to learn how to become competitive again.   For France coach Didier Deschamps, Thursday's match against Spain is...

Sagna expects backlash from humiliated Spain

Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 20:08 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

France defender Bacary Sagna expects a backlash from a humiliated Spain when they meet in a friendly on Thursday.   While France won over its fans following some strong performances at the...

World Cup finalists Germany and Argentina renew rivalry

Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 14:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Germany and Argentina clash again 52 days after contesting the World Cup final, albeit with less at stake when the sides meet for a friendly in Duesseldorf.   It may seem incongruous to...

Bastian Schweinsteiger named Germany captain

Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 13:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been named Germany captain to replace the retired Philipp Lahm.   The 30-year-old Schweinsteiger, who will miss Germany's next two games because of a lingering...

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