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Prolific Michu lighting up Premier League

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 18:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    When Swansea announced the signing of Miguel Perez Cuesta from Spanish struggler Rayo Vallecano in July last year, it barely caused a ripple in English football.   At 2...

PSG coach Ancelotti rules out move for Anelka

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 14:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out signing Nicolas Anelka, even though the former France and Chelsea striker is training with the club.   Anelka was a key player in the...

Juventus beat Milan 2-1 in extra time

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 08:06 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Mirko Vucinic scored in the fifth minute of extra time Wednesday as Serie A leader Juventus came back to beat AC Milan 2-1 to reach the Italian Cup semifinals.   Having replaced Sebastian...

Swansea beats Chelsea 2-0 in League Cup

Thursday, 10 January 2013, 06:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Swansea maintained the surprise factor in this season's League Cup by beating Chelsea 2-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Wednesday, moving to within touching distance of a first...

FIFA extends life bans on 41 players in SKorea

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 14:37 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA has extended the match-fixing sanctions on 41 players in South Korea to worldwide life bans.   The scandal goes back to 2011 when more than 50 players and coaches in the K-League were...

Daniel Bogdanovic released by Mosta FC

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 10:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Mosta FC yesterday released their international striker Daniel Bogdanovic.   The Blues had signed the former Sheffield United, Blackpool and Rochdale player last summer and is leaving...

Bulgaria-Malta World Cup qualifier to be played in empty stadium

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 10:41 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Bulgaria-Malta World Cup qualifier scheduled to be played in Sofia on 22 March is to be played behind closed doors.   Bulgaria as well as Hungary were both sanctioned by FIFA for racial...

Bradford stuns Villa 3-1 in League Cup semi

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 08:50 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Fourth-tier Bradford pulled off another major surprise in the League Cup on Tuesday, beating Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their semifinal to move one step away from the club's first major...

Lazio beat Catania 3-0 to reach Cup semifinals

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 08:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Already performing well in Serie A, Lazio advanced to the Italian Cup semifinals Tuesday with a 3-0 win over Catania.   Romania defender Stefan Radu put Lazio ahead in the 30th minute at the...

Footballers union head 'proud' of Milan protest

Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 16:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Footballers' union leader Theo van Seggelen is "proud" of Kevin-Prince Boateng's protest against racist abuse by fans, but agreed on Tuesday with Sepp Blatter that players leaving...

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