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Balotelli completes Milan move

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Striker Mario Balotelli has completed the formalities of his move to Milan after signing a contract this morning following medical tests carried out over two days.   Balotelli briefly spoke...

Hibernians confirm Tarabai, Obiefule signings

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:25 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Hibernians FC have confirmed two new signings as the winter transfer window ends today.   These are Edison Dos Santos, known as Tarabai, who was the club`s top goalscorer last season, and...

Togo last team to reach African Cup quarters

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 09:09 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Togo survived a controversy-filled match against Tunisia to become the last team to advance to the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Wednesday.   Meanwhile, Didier Drogba returned to...

Rooney lifts United 7 points clear in EPL

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 08:10 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester United surged seven points clear in the English Premier League thanks to Wayne Rooney's double in a 2-1 win over Southampton, while third-place Chelsea's slim title hopes virtually...

Barcelona, Real Madrid draw 1-1 in Copa semifinal

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 07:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Copa del Rey semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday.   With Barcelona enjoying the majority of possession, the...

Balotelli in Italy to finalise Milan move

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 19:32 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    Italy striker Mario Balotelli landed in Milan to finalise his move from Manchester City to Milan on Wednesday.   Milan announced on Tuesday that it reached an...

Liverpool sign Coutinho from Inter

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 17:47 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho has joined Liverpool from Inter Milan.   The 20-year-old Coutinho was signed in a deal worth around €10 million ($13.5 million) on Wednesday, a day...

Injury-time goal sends Lazio into Cup final

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 07:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Lazio beat Juventus 2-1 following a dramatic finale on Tuesday to reach the Italian Cup final with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.   The game was heading for extra time when Juve's Arturo...

City miss chance to chase down United's lead

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 07:57 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester City missed a chance to put the pressure on Manchester United at the top of Premier League by drawing 0-0 at bottom-place Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.   The inability to break...

Zambia, Burkina Faso create history on mixed night

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 07:03 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

History was made at the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday as Zambia became the first defending champion to crash out of the group stage in 21 years, while Burkina Faso reached the second round for the...

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