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Romario and Ronaldo at odds over Brazil World Cup

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 15:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Romario and Ronaldo are at odds over the World Cup in Brazil, criticizing each other's conflicting comments about what the tournament means to the country's population.   Ronaldo, a...

Spurs, Fiorentina closing on Europa League last 32

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 12:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Tottenham and Fiorentina were many pundits' pre-tournament picks for the Europa League title and they are showing just why after three matches of the group stage.   They are...

5 thoughts from Champions League games

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In the fourth round of matches in the Champions League group stage, title holder Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona became the first teams to qualify for the knockout phase....

Messi, Higuain and Eto'o shine in Champions League

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 07:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Lionel Messi returned to form with two goals as Barcelona secured its spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Fellow Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain also had a brace for Napoli. And...

Villas-Boas attacks critics after Lloris incident

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 17:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Tottenham has faced a barrage of criticism this week from FIFA, players' unions and medical experts over the club's handling of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' head injury during a Premier League...

Champions League Group H: Barcelona aim for qualification

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 10 years ago Malta Independent

Here are 5 things to know ahead of Wednesday's Group H matches in the Champions League:   ___   RECOVERING MESSI   Lionel Messi hasn't completely...

Champions League Group E: Chelsea seek win against Schalke

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

However frustrating Jose Mourinho finds Chelsea's Premier League form, Schalke's Bundesliga start has been far worse.   As they prepare to meet in the Champions League on...

Bayern Munich, Man City reach knock-out stages

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 06:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Title holder Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League, while group rival Manchester City reached the second round for the first time...

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