Crushing wins for Mexico, Uruguay in first leg of play-offs
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 10:21
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Mexico swept to a 5-1 victory over New Zealand in the first leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday to become the overwhelming favorite for a place at next year's World Cup...
Ronaldo takes on Ibrahimovic in European playoffs
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 08:01
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Two of world football's biggest names will meet Friday in the playoffs to determine Europe's final four World Cup qualifiers. Ever since last month's draw pitted Portugal...
Carrick out for 4-6 weeks for United
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 11:46
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Manchester United says holding midfielder Michael Carrick will be out for four to six weeks with an Achilles injury. The 32-year-old Carrick played the full 90 minutes in United's 1-0...
Dortmund aim to get Dzeko to replace departing Lewandowski
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 10:57
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Borussia Dortmund are maintaining interest in Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko as the German side look to strengthen ahead of the possibility of losing several players this summer, The Daily Mail...
With only 1 win, last-place Chievo fire Sannino
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 14:44
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Last-place Chievo Verona has fired coach Giuseppe Sannino after winning only one of its opening 12 matches in Serie A. Chievo made the announcement on its website Tuesday, two days after...
Zlatan, Neymar nominated for FIFA best goal award
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 09:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar are among 10 candidates for the Puskas Award honoring the best goal of the year. Ibrahimovic was nominated for his long-range bicycle kick for...
Messi out 6 to 8 weeks with another leg injury
Monday, 11 November 2013, 15:13
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of 2013 after picking up his third leg injury of the season. The Argentina forward hurt his left leg Sunday in...
Lippi the toast of China after ACL title
Monday, 11 November 2013, 11:40
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
After he'd surveyed an almost packed stadium 90 minutes before kick-off in the deciding Asian Champions League match, Marcello Lippi sat in the dugout to have a pre-game cigar. As it...
Resolute Balzan hold 10-man Valletta
Monday, 11 November 2013, 06:56
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Balzan Y.-Valletta 1-1 Balzan FC: M. Falzon, J. Grioli, S. Bezzina, A. Scicluna, G. Calabretta, F. Vignaroli, L. Sciberras, Joselito (R.Darmanin), D. Grima, L. Micallef, J. Armario Negrin...
Caiheira salvages late point for Tarxien
Monday, 11 November 2013, 06:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Mosta-Tarxien R 2-2 Mosta: O. Borg, K. Farrugia, T. Farrugia, M. Brincat, A. Cini (J. Brincat), M. Micallef, Y. Messias, J. Ekani, V. Armando (I. Grech),...