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Struggling Liverpool face difficult trip to Anzhi

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Liverpool's Europa League journey takes them to Russia on Wednesday, as manager Brendan Rodgers' struggling side takes on free-spending Anzhi Makhachkala, whose big money signings have turned...

Barcelona lose, Man United advance in wild night

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 08:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona slumped to a rare loss Wednesday, while Manchester United and Chelsea each needed late goals to win in a wild night of Champions League action.   Barcelona was unbeaten in 12...

Spain leads, Argentina rises in FIFA rankings

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 14:34 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Spain extended its stay atop the FIFA rankings on Wednesday as No. 3 Argentina strengthened its claim as South America's best team.   World Cup and European champion Spain leads from...

Klinsmann close to being fired at 2006 World Cup

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The former president of the German Football Federation (DFB) says coach Juergen Klinsmann would have been sacked during the 2006 World Cup if the tournament had gone badly for the host...

Draws for City, Real in Champions League

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 08:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The most compelling Champions League group delivered more drama on Tuesday as Manchester City and Real Madrid both scored late equalizers in separate 2-2 home draws.   Premier League...

28 arrested in Paris brawl on eve of match

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 12:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Twenty-eight people have been arrested after a brawl in central Paris between fans of Paris Saint-German and Dinamo Zagreb before their Champions League match.   At least two people were...

West Brom beat Southampton in Premier League

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 09:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Peter Odemwingie scored twice to give West Bromwich Albion a 2-0 win over last-place Southampton in the Premier League on Monday, lifting his team to fifth place while increasing the pressure on...

Clattenburg omitted again from EPL matches

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 09:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Premier League referee embroiled in English football's latest racism feud has been omitted from officiating duties for the second straight weekend.   Mark Clattenburg has been...

Mancini demands more respect

Monday, 5 November 2012, 15:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roberto Mancini loses cool, demands 'respect'   MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini lost his temper Monday after further questions about his...

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