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Infantino says joint Korean Women's World Cup bid possible

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 23:09 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

A joint World Cup bid by North and South Korea is being talked up by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "I have been hearing for the Women's World Cup in 2023, the two Koreas," Infantino said. "I...

Turner selects U-16 squad for UEFA Development Tournament

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 10:40 Last update: about 7 years ago MFA Communications Office

Malta Under-16 coach Noel Turner has named a squad of 20 players for next week’s UEFA Youth Boys Development Tournament.   The Maltese boys are in a for a stern challenge as they...

Infantino: Male players can learn from better behaved women

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 10:34 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Striving to improve behavior at soccer matches, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sees women as role models for male players. There is less simulation and time wasting in the women's game,...

BOV Premier League: Wanderers spark to life after suffering goal

Saturday, 2 March 2019, 21:33 Last update: about 7 years ago Chris Cassar

Sliema Wanderers yesterday gave Hamrun Spartans a double blow, coming from behind to beat them 2-1 and moving above the same Hamrun in the standings. It was a difficult game to judge, boring at times, but more than interesting in the second half....

BOV Div. I: Last-gasp goal saves Sirens; Swieqi beat Stars with Muscat strike

Saturday, 2 March 2019, 21:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Chris Cassar

Swieqi United defeated Vittoriosa Stars 1-0 in a low profile match to move close to the top positions in the standings. For Vittoriosa it was yet another disappointing result, with the only good news in the week coming off the field of play as they were awarded a 3-0 victory for their drawn game against Zebbug Rangers....

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