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5 things to know about the Italian league

Saturday, 26 October 2013, 09:03 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Rome heads to Udinese in search of a record-breaking ninth victory, while Juventus hopes to kick-start its season against Genoa. Napoli hosts Torino on Sunday, looking to bounce back after its first...

5 things to know about the Spanish league

Saturday, 26 October 2013, 07:15 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Spanish league will be dominated by the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid "Clasico." In other matches, Atletico Madrid hosts 15th-place Real Betis and fourth-place Villarreal plays eighth-place...

5 things to know about the Bundesliga

Friday, 25 October 2013, 14:17 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Schalke's Ruhr derby with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday is undoubtedly the highlight of the Bundesliga's 10th round of games. League leader Bayern Munich hosts Hertha Berlin, which seems as...

5 thoughts to chew on from the Champions League

Friday, 25 October 2013, 08:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Three down, three to go. Halfway through the group stage of the Champions League, some conclusions are now coming into focus. Bayern Munich still looks like the team to beat; Cristiano Ronaldo remains...

Spurs beat Sheriff 2-0 to stay perfect in Europa

Friday, 25 October 2013, 07:09 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Tournament favourite Tottenham ground out a 2-0 win at FC Sheriff to stay undefeated in the Europa League and move to the brink of qualification for the knockout stages on...

5 things to know about the Europa League

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 17:17 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Shrugging off the departure of star player Gareth Bale, Tottenham's new-look side could secure qualification to the Europa League's knockout round on Thursday after only three matches in the...

French clubs to skip games in tax protest

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 14:57 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

French football clubs have unanimously agreed not to play any matches over one weekend at the end of November to protest against government plans for a super-tax on players'...

Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic inspire Madrid, PSG wins

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 06:11 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic warmed up for their World Cup playoffs meeting with high-scoring displays for Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on...

Holloway leaves as Crystal Palace manager

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 19:17 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Ian Holloway left his position as Crystal Palace manager by mutual consent on Wednesday, admitting he wasn't the right man to try and keep the club in the Premier League.   Palace is...

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