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Blanc wants players to focus better on defending

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 18:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has challenged his players to show they can become just as mean in defense as they are prolific in attack.   PSG needs only to draw against Olympiakos...

5 things to know about Group H of Champions League

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona is through, and Ajax needs a win in Group H of the Champions League.   With two games remaining, Barcelona leads the Group H with 10 points. AC Milan is second with five...

5 things to know in Group G of Champions League

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 12:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Atletico Madrid has already won Group G, leaving Zenit St. Petersburg to tussle with FC Porto for seocnd.   Porto hosts winless Austria Vienna on Tuesday looking to boost its chances of...

Chelsea, Schalke looking to advance from Group E

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Facing nine matches in December, Chelsea can ensure at least one is meaningless by securing Champions League qualification on Tuesday.   That's if the team can avoid another...

Napoli, Arsenal looking to advance from Group F

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 09:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The only sure thing in Group F is that Marseille is already eliminated.   Napoli can advance to the last 16 with a draw or a win at Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal will progress as well if it...

Roma fails to reclaim Serie A lead from Juventus

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 06:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roma was held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Cagliari on Monday and failed to reclaim the Serie A lead from Juventus despite remaining unbeaten.   It was Roma's third consecutive draw after...

Aston Villa rallies for 2-2 draw with West Brom

Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 06:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Aston Villa rallied from a two-goal deficit with second-half goals from Karim El Ahmadi and Ashley Westwood to secure a 2-2 draw at West Brom on Monday in a Premier League midlands...

In World Cup spotlight, Brazil's jersey loses shine

Monday, 25 November 2013, 14:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Brazil's traditional yellow jersey has lost its all-conquering allure.   The most famous shirt in football, which graced the shoulders of Pele, Garrincha and Tostao, Romario, Ronaldo and...

Former Man U captain, Munich survivor Foulkes dies

Monday, 25 November 2013, 12:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Bill Foulkes, a former Manchester United defender who survived the Munich air disaster, died Monday, the club said. He was 81.   United did not give a cause of death.   "Bill...

Liverpool defender Enrique undergoes knee surgery

Monday, 25 November 2013, 10:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Liverpool says defender Jose Enrique has undergone surgery on his right knee and isn't expected to be back until February.   The 27-year-old Spaniard has not played since coming off the...

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