PSG coach Blanc: finishing 2nd would be a failure
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 13:50
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
All eyes will be on defending champion Paris Saint-Germain and big-spending Monaco when the French league kicks off this weekend. PSG has again spent heavily in the transfer market,...
Transfer news: Man Utd line up bid for Muriel
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 12:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Manchester United are lining up Udinese forward Luis Muriel as a possible replacement for Wayne Rooney, Metro reports. United manager David Moyes is a long-term admirer of Muriel, and he...
Hibs' second half rally falls short against superior Birkirkara
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Champions Birkirkara claimed the new season’s first honour, winning the Super Cup again after seven years, by beating FA Trophy winners Hibernians 3-2. Confirming themselves yet again as a...
Transfer news: Liverpool try to hold on to Agger
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Liverpool must resist another approach for defender Daniel Agger from Liverpool, with the Dane now a prime target for the Spanish champions. Reports from Spain suggest a...
PSV, Celtic advance in Champions League qualifying
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Former European champions PSV Eindhoven and Celtic both advanced to the playoff round for the Champions League on Wednesday, as the last matches of the third qualifying round were...
Transfer news: Man Utd chasing trio
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Manchester United's pursuit of Marouane Fellaini will not signal an end to their interest in Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, the Daily Mail reports. United are expected to formally...
Bundesliga plans blood testing this season
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 18:34
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The Bundesliga plans to start using blood testing this season although it has no indication that doping is a factor in football. German Football Federation president Wolfgang Niersbach...
Transfer news: Spurs powerless to hold on to Bale
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 12:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Tottenham director Sir Keith Mills has admitted the club are almost powerless to keep Gareth Bale if he wants to move to Real Madrid, even though he signed a new four-year contract only last summer,...
Birkirkara face Hibs in season curtain raiser
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 11:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Champions Birkirkara will be facing FA Trophy winners Hibernians this evening (kick-off 8pm) in the match for the Super Cup, heralding the start of a new season. It is a replica of last...
Transfer news: Everton in struggle with Fiorentina for defender
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 11:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Everton’s bid to secure Hellas Verona star Jorginho is facing increasing competition from Serie A side Fiorentina, the Daily Star reports. The 21-year-old has been impressive form...