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Messi, Higuain and Eto'o shine in Champions League

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 07:00 Last update: about 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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...

900,000 WCup tickets go to fans from 188 countries

Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 16:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Nearly 900,000 tickets were allocated to fans from 188 countries in the random selection draw for the 2014 World Cup, the highest number ever in the first phase of sales, according to...

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