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5 things to know about Spanish league

Saturday, 14 December 2013, 08:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Spanish league returns after a two-week hiatus.   Barcelona and Atletico Madrid lead the league with 40 points, and a rejuvenated Real Madrid is only three points...

5 things to know about Bundesliga weekend

Friday, 13 December 2013, 14:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Hamburger SV travels to Bayern Munich with an alarming record, and second-place Bayer Leverkusen hosts slumping Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga this weekend.   With Champions League...

PSV out, Dynamo Kiev through in Europa League

Friday, 13 December 2013, 07:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

PSV Eindhoven's dismal season reached a new low on Thursday by losing 1-0 at home to Chornomorets Odesa in the Europa League to become the biggest name to crash out of the...

Sydney dismisses talk of Del Piero departure

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 14:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Sydney FC chief executive Tony Pignata has denied claims that former Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero is unhappy and will leave the A-League during his second season.   There has been...

5 things to know about the Europa League

Thursday, 12 December 2013, 10:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Six places in the Europa League's last 32 will be up for grabs on Thursday in the final round of group-stage matches, and some big names still aren't sure of progressing.   Dynamo...

Dortmund, Milan advance in Champions League

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 23:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In a dramatic climax to one of the tightest groups in Champions League history, Borussia Dortmund needed an 87th-minute goal at Marseille to advance at the expense of Napoli which beat...

Galatasaray eliminate Juventus from Champions League

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 15:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

 Wesley Sneijder scored a late goal Wednesday to help Galatasaray advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Juventus in a weather-delayed match.   The...

Milan, Ajax battle it out for spot in next round

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Milan and Ajax will play for a spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday.   Milan needs only a point at San Siro, while Ajax has to win the Group H...

5 things to know in Group G of Champions League

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 12:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Zenit St. Petersburg and FC Porto remain in competition for the one remaining Champions League spot in Group G.   Porto, a two-time European champion, has the tougher task with a visit to...

Dortmund needs win to be secure in Group F

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 11:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Borussia Dortmund needs to beat Marseille to be sure of advancing from Group F of the Champions League.   A draw would be enough if Napoli fails to win at home against group leader...

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