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5 things to know about the Bundesliga

Friday, 1 November 2013, 14:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Bundesliga's top three appear to be in a league of their own before the 11th round of games, with Borussia Moenchengladbach nine points adrift in fourth.   Unbeaten Bayern Munich can...

Roma beat Chievo 1-0 for 10th straight win

Friday, 1 November 2013, 06:18 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Roma extended its record Serie A start to 10 straight wins Thursday, as Marco Borriello scored in the 67th minute of a 1-0 victory over last-place Chievo Verona.   For the second consecutive...

Napoli and Juventus win to keep pressure on Roma

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 05:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Victories for Napoli and Juventus kept the pressure on Serie A leader Roma on Wednesday, while Kaka scored his first goal since returning to AC Milan in a 1-1 draw against Lazio.   Jose...

City, Tottenham advance in League Cup

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 05:47 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko scored in extra time to send Manchester City into the League Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday, while Tottenham needed a penalty shootout to earn...

Bale makes Madrid mark, but upstaged by Ronaldo

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 05:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Gareth Bale finally made his mark at Real Madrid on Wednesday, only for Cristiano Ronaldo to upstage his two-goal performance with a hat-trick in a 7-3 victory over Sevilla.   The Welshman...

Dortmund coach Klopp extends contract to 2018

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 14:13 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Coach Juergen Klopp has signed a two-year contract extension with Borussia Dortmund that keeps him at the club to June 2018.   Klopp took over at Dortmund in 2008. He guided the team to...

League Cup: Chelsea oust Arsenal, United advance

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 06:34 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Cesar Azpilicueta seized on a defensive blunder and Juan Mata scored a slick second as Chelsea dumped Premier League leader Arsenal out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory at its London rival on...

Barcelona win 3-0 at Celta, extend lead

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 06:33 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Cesc Fabregas scored two goals and played a part in Alexis Sanchez's opener to steer Barcelona to a 3-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Tuesday and keep the pressure on the Spanish league leader's...

Inter again struggle at Atalanta with 1-1 draw

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 06:29 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Inter Milan's winless streak at Atalanta was extended to 5 ½ years with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in Serie A.   Ricardo Alvarez gave Inter the lead in the 16th minute with a shot from...

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