AP Interview: The Polish hero who stopped England
Monday, 14 October 2013, 06:46
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Through the windows of the bus that took them to Wembley, Poland's players saw English fans flashing five, sometimes all 10 fingers: one for each goal they believed Alf Ramsey's team would...
Ghedin disappointed after ‘worst performance’ since his arrival
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 08:26
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
National coach Pietro Ghedin was feeling very bad after the 4-1 defeat at the hands of a vastly superior Czech Republic side on Friday night at Ta’ Qali. The Italian mentor described...
Germany, Belgium, Switzerland reach World Cup
Saturday, 12 October 2013, 07:42
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Germany, Belgium and Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil while Spain, England and Russia also won on Friday to keep their fate in their own hands heading into the European zone's...
Michael Mifsud goal on celebration day not enough
Saturday, 12 October 2013, 00:31
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
A Michael Mifsud goal on his celebration day – he was appearing in his 100th match for Malta – was not enough to lift the spirits of the Malta team and the fans at Ta’ Qali yesterday...
Transfer gossip: Wenger plots to sign Llorente
Friday, 11 October 2013, 16:37
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Arsene Wenger is determined to sign a new striker in January - and Fernando Llorente could be a stop-gap option. Arsenal boss Wenger is keen to strengthen his squad because Olivier Giroud...
Michael Mifsud makes 100th appearance for Malta against Czech R.
Friday, 11 October 2013, 09:06
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
National coach Pietro Ghedin yesterday insisted that his current group of players in the national squad was prepared to face any type of opposition. It will be a memorable evening because...
Galatasaray chief says Euro clubs plan own league
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 19:36
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
European clubs are in talks about launching a new continental competition that could replace UEFA's Champions League, according to Galatasaray's president. At a conference of...
Alba injured again; Barcelona back out 6 weeks
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 18:33
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Barcelona says left back Jordi Alba will be sidelined another six weeks after injuring his left hamstring in training, just as the Spain international was returning from a previous...
Germany can secure World Cup berth by beating Ireland
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 14:59
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Germany can secure World Cup qualification with a win against Ireland in Cologne on Friday. Even a draw would probably suffice for Germany to finish top of Group C because of its vastly superior goal...
England can reach World Cup with 2 wins
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 13:51
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
England knows that two victories in its final World Cup qualifiers will guarantee a spot in Brazil next year, with a game against Montenegro at Wembley first up in Group H on Friday. The Three Lions...