The Malta Independent 14 August 2026, Friday
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Late goal ends Malta U19s’ fightback in Cyprus defeat

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 22:00 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

The Malta Under-19 team wrapped up their commitments at the UEFA Under-19 Championship Qualifying Tournament with a harsh 2-0 defeat to Cyprus at the Valentino Mazzola Stadium in Santarcangelo di...

Bonucci extends Juventus contract until 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 17:36 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract at Juventus, tying him to the Italian champion until 2024. Juventus announced the extension on Tuesday but did not give financial details of...

Struggling Genk appoints Hannes Wolf as new coach

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 16:03 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Belgian champion Genk has hired German coach Hannes Wolf in a bid to overturn a poor run of results that has left the club languishing at mid-table in the Belgian league and out of the Champions...

Luis Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter’s death

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 14:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Luis Enrique is returning as Spain coach five months after stepping down because of his daughter’s illness. He is taking over from former assistant Robert Moreno, who coached the team...

Malta U21 coach Vella expecting tough Denmark test

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 11:54 Last update: about 8 years ago MFA Communications Office

Matchday -1 for the Malta Under-21 Team ahead of daunting Denmark test on Tuesday, the fourth group match for the boys in this UEFA U21 European Championship Group 8 qualifiers. Denmark are...

Man United debt climbs 55% as club spends to halt decline

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 00:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United’s attempt to strengthen its underperforming squad has proved costly with debt rising more than 55% in a year to 384.5 million pounds ($498 million). The cost of signing...

Euro 2020: Spirited Malta goes down fighting against Norway

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 00:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Chris Cassar

Malta lost its last match in the European qualifiers going down fighting against Norway. After the debacle against Spain Farrugia wanted a different Malta and in long stretches of the match the boys in red were surely a transformed lot....

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