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5 things to know about Group E in Champions League

Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It's between Basel and Schalke for the final spot in the last 16 of the Champions League from Group E. The teams meet on Wednesday with third-placed Schalke having to win to prevent Basel from...

5 things to know about Group C of Champions League

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 12:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Here are five things to know ahead of Tuesday's Group C matches in the Champions League, with leader Paris Saint-Germain visiting Benfica and Olympiakos hosting bottom-placed...

5 things to know about Group A of Champions League

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With a space in the knockout phase of the Champions League already secured, Manchester United needs only a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday to win Group A.   In the other group...

Fans request 1.1 million World Cup tickets in day

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 06:35 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA said Monday that football fans applied for more than 1.1 million tickets for the World Cup in Brazil in the first 24 hours after the latest sales phase opened.   The new sales window,...

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery up for Ballon d'Or

Monday, 9 December 2013, 15:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery are in the running for the Ballon d'Or.   FIFA announced the shortlist Monday after voting rules changes made Ronaldo the favorite after...

5 things to know about the Champions League

Monday, 9 December 2013, 12:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Half of the last 16 places in the knockout stage of the Champions League are still up for grabs and will be decided this week after the final group games. Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea and...

Denni derby delight for Valletta

Monday, 9 December 2013, 09:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Floriana-Valletta 0-2   Floriana: D. Hanford, A. Scicluna, I. Edet, S. Pisani (L. Casha), C. Caruana (B. Farrugia), I. Coronado, D. Pinheiro, D. Baldacchino, C. Borg, J. Borg, G....

Ten-man Tarxien pay the penalty

Monday, 9 December 2013, 09:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Qormi-Tarxien R. 3-0   Qormi: M. Farrugia, A. Effiong, R. Sammut, E. Vella, R. Bajada, J. Gabriel (D. Pirotta), G.Nucera (L. Del Guidice), O. Bugeja, L.Grech, M.Petrassi, J....

Arsenal's momentum halted by Everton; Fulham win

Monday, 9 December 2013, 06:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Arsenal's Premier League momentum was halted when the Gunners allowed a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Everton on Sunday, while Fulham ended its losing streak by beating Aston Villa to...

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