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Germany to cut defensive lapses against Austria

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 14:13 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Defensive frailties are no cause for worry ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Austria and the Faeroe Islands, according to Germany coach Joachim Loew.   "We'll score more goals...

Justin Grioli only uncapped player in Ghedin’s squad

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 11:53 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Justin Grioli of Balzan is the only uncapped player in a squad of 21 players named by national coach Pietro Ghedin for the World Cup qualifier against Denmark tomorrow at the Ta’ Qali national...

France need a win, and a favour from Finland

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 11:27 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A win over Georgia and a favour from Finland are just what France needs in World Cup qualifying.   The French are second in Group I, one point behind Spain. The Spanish play at Finland on...

English head: Premier League weakened England team

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 08:11 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

An alarmingly small talent pool of Englishmen in the Premier League has weakened the national team, the head of the English football said on Wednesday.   New Football Association chairman...

European clubs spend $2.3B on player transfers

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 20:47 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The world's richest football league is getting even richer, although the wealth of English clubs is also benefiting teams overseas.   In less than three months during the European...

Blatter doubts if Bale was worth 100 million euros

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 14:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA President Sepp Blatter doubts whether Gareth Bale was worth a world-record 100 million euros ($132 million).   Real Madrid made the Welsh winger the most expensive footballer in history...

Transfer deadline Italy: Kaka returns to Milan on quiet day

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Kaka agreed to contract terms with AC Milan in the highlight of deadline day in Italy, reportedly accepting a cut to his salary to rejoin his former club.   Following a free transfer from...

Transfer deadline England: United gets Fellaini

Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 10:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

After having all summer to strengthen their squads, Arsenal and Manchester United managed to rush through just two significant signings in a $100-million spree as the transfer window was...

Real Madrid present new signing Bale

Monday, 2 September 2013, 14:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Real Madrid has presented Gareth Bale to tens of thousands of fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium after the Wales international passed a medical test earlier on Monday.   Speaking in...

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