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It's not easy to satisfy Chelsea owner Abramovich

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 16:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With seemingly limitless amounts of money and an insatiable desire for winning titles, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has the makings of being one of the best bosses in football.   A small...

Drogba asks FIFA for permission to make loan move

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 14:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to move on loan from his Chinese club despite being outside the official transfer window.   FIFA said Wednesday it is considering the...

Chelsea fire coach Roberto Di Matteo

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Six months after guiding Chelsea to an unlikely Champions League title, Roberto Di Matteo was fired Wednesday with the team on the brink of becoming the first defending champions eliminated from the...

4 teams advance as Chelsea nears elimination in CL

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 07:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Shakhtar Donetsk and Valencia reached the knockout stage of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea is on the verge of becoming the first titleholder to fail to make...

Redknapp in talks to take over as Ukraine's coach

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 20:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    The Ukraine Football Federation has begun negotiations with Englishman Harry Redknapp to fill the vacant position of national coach.   Redknapp, 65, coached Tottenham from...

Bergodi is new coach for Pescara

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 15:53 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Pescara has appointed former player Cristiano Bergodi as coach following Giovanni Stroppa's resignation.   Bergodi, who has never coached in Serie A, has signed a contract until June...

Australian clubs still trying to lure Beckham

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 12:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

David Beckham's decision to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy is generating more speculation in Australia about a possible move by the former England captain to the A-League.   The...

Domenech scathing about France players in new book

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 09:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Former France coach Raymond Domenech has launched a scathing tirade on several members of his 2010 World Cup squad in a new book, recounting that he was so exasperated by their behavior that he...

Casillas and Cech in World XI goalkeeper shortlist

Monday, 19 November 2012, 18:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Real Madrid's Iker Casillas and Chelsea's Petr Cech are among the five goalkeepers shortlisted by FIFA and FIFPro for their annual World XI squad.   Casillas is...

Shevchenko turns down offer to coach Ukraine

Monday, 19 November 2012, 17:04 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Andriy Shevchenko has declined an offer to coach Ukraine's national football team.   Shevchenko says he appreciates the offer and the trust placed in him, but feels that "choosing...

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