Malaga hires Bernd Schuster as coach for 5 seasons
Friday, 14 June 2013, 13:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Malaga says it has reached an agreement with former German player Bernd Schuster to be its coach for the next five seasons. Schuster will replace Manuel Pellegrini, who is expected to take...
Confed Cup preview: Spain aims to complete trophy case
Friday, 14 June 2013, 08:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Spain can complete its trophy case with an elusive Confederations Cup title when it heads to Brazil next month. Since winning the first of two European championships in 2008, followed by...
Barcelona presidents say Messi paid his taxes
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 19:43
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Barcelona's current and former presidents are setting aside their differences and defending Lionel Messi against allegations of tax fraud, a case that experts say could carry a prison sentence for...
Chelsea set to sign Schuerrle from Leverkusen
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 16:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Germany forward Andre Schuerrle is close to completing his protracted switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea, in what would be Jose Mourinho's first signing since returning as manager of the...
Confed Cup preview: Italy is taking competition seriously this time
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 14:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Expect Italy to treat the Confederations Cup more seriously this time. Four years ago, the Azzurri went to the World Cup warm-up tournament in South Africa as world champions and went home...
Confed Cup preview: Uruguay needs to get back on track
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Uruguay is hoping to use the Confederations Cup to get back on track. The defending South American champions, who also finished fourth at the 2010 World Cup, have been disappointing since...
Roma hires Frenchman Rudi Garcia as coach
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 19:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Frenchman Rudi Garcia has been hired to coach Roma, becoming the capital club's fourth different manager in two years since coming under American ownership. Roma made the announcement...
Messi accused of €4m tax evasion
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 15:45
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A state prosecutor for the northeastern region of Catalonia has lodged a lawsuit against Lionel Messi for fraud in unpaid income tax amounting to 4 million euros ($5.3 million). The...
With World Cup a year away, Brazil vows to be ready
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 14:21
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Brazil arrives at the one-year mark to the World Cup on Wednesday admitting to mistakes in its preparations but vowing to get its act together in time. After facing difficulties getting...