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Confed Cup preview: Japan faces tough test

Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 08:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Japan will have a golden opportunity to see how far it has advanced under coach Alberto Zaccheroni when the team plays at the Confederations Cup in Brazil.   Under coach Takeshi Okada, Japan...

Confed Cup preview: Tahiti 'playing with the big boys'

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 20:40 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It has become the standard for teams from the Oceania Confederation to be the source of curiosity and amused speculation when they qualify to play in world football tournaments, and this year's...

Manchester City signs Jesus Navas from Sevilla

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 20:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester City has signed Spain winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla, its second major move of the offseason.   City says in a statement Tuesday that the "27-year-old right winger has...

Malaga fails in appeal to play in Europa League

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 16:53 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected an attempt by Spanish club Malaga to overturn a UEFA ban from next season's Europa League over previously unpaid debts.   At a hearing...

Confed Cup preview: Mexico hopes to match Olympic gold

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 14:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Mexico won the gold medal at the London Olympics, and it will use the same base of young players to make an impression at the Confederations Cup.   Mexico last played in the event in Germany...

Scolari says Brazil boosted by big win over France

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 11:53 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Brazil's victory over France in its last match before the Confederations Cup has put the team on the right track to win the World Cup warm-up tournament for the...

Turban ban prompts suspension of Quebec football federation

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 10:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Canadian Soccer Association says it has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play.   The organization said Monday it had to intervene...

UEFA charges Fenerbahce, officials in fixing case

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 08:01 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Fenerbahce faces a second expulsion from the Champions League within three seasons after the Turkish giant, its president and four other club officials were charged by UEFA in a long-running...

'Happy One' Mourinho wants to create stability

Monday, 10 June 2013, 15:34 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

 A "calmer" Jose Mourinho said he returned to Chelsea hoping to create an era of stability after a decade of constant change at Stamford Bridge.   At the first news conference...

World Cup qualifying focus shifts to Australia, South Korea

Monday, 10 June 2013, 10:54 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

With Japan becoming the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup last week, the focus in Asian qualifying turns to the progress of South Korea and Australia.   South Korea, trying to...

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