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Pellegrini says he has verbal deal with Man City

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 10:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Manuel Pellegrini has told a Spanish television network that he has a verbal agreement with Manchester City to become the Premier League club's next manager.   "Even though until we...

England held 1-1 by Ireland in peaceful match

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 09:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A scrappy, but peaceful, 1-1 draw on Wednesday left both teams at Wembley Stadium breathing a huge sigh of relief.   This was the first time the rivals had faced each other on a football...

Palace into Premier League after beating Watford

Monday, 27 May 2013, 19:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Crystal Palace will play in the Premier League next season after winning the most lucrative match in world football, beating Watford 1-0 at Wembley Stadium after Kevin Phillips scored an extra-time...

Italian Cup final violence leads to 9 arrests

Monday, 27 May 2013, 14:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Nine fans have been arrested for violence following the Italian Cup final, which included clashes near the Colosseum, a window being broken on Roma's bus and an attack on a TV...

Germany now wants the 2014 World Cup title

Monday, 27 May 2013, 10:21 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

With Bayern Munich capturing the Champions League trophy over another Bundesliga club in a pulsating final, Germany's next ambition on the international football stage is to win the World...

Lazio beats Roma 1-0 to win Italian Cup final

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 21:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Lazio took city bragging rights by beating Roma 1-0 Sunday in a derby to win a heated Italian Cup final and maintain its recent edge in the series.   Senad Lulic scored in the 71st...

Bayern makes low-key return with trophy

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 18:42 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Bayern Munich made a low-key return to the Bavarian capital on Sunday after its Champions League triumph over Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.   A red-and-white Bayern scarf...

Fan violence worries overshadow Italian Cup final

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 12:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Worries of fan violence are high ahead of Sunday's Italian Cup final and Rome derby between Roma and Lazio.   After audiences with both Pope Francis and Italy President Giorgio...

Neymar says he is joining Barcelona in 5-year deal

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 10:44 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Neymar said he will be joining Barcelona after the Confederations Cup, the latest addition to a star-filled roster that already includes four-time FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez...

Heynckes leaves Guardiola with tough act to follow

Sunday, 26 May 2013, 09:41 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Follow that, Pep.   Jupp Heynckes is leaving Bayern Munich having set the bar for Pep Guardiola as high as the Wembley Stadium arch.   In England's national stadium Saturday,...

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