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UEFA Nations League: Gift goals pave way for Malta’s humiliating defeat against Kosovo

Saturday, 17 November 2018, 20:29 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Malta suffered its 4th defeat from five matches yesterday as it went down to Group leaders Kosovo 5-0 at Ta' Qali on Saturday evening. Goals by V. Muriqi and B. Kololli - both gift goals - paved the way for Kosovo's win which was ascertained later in the second half by a further three goals....

International Friendly: Two first-half goals dent Malta U-21's hopes in Albania

Saturday, 17 November 2018, 00:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Two first-half goals handed Albania Under-21 a 2-0 win over a new look Malta Under-21 team in a friendly match played on Friday. Connor Zammit, Nicholas Pulis, Bradley Schembri and Jamie Zerafa all included in the starting XI by coach Silvio Vella made their Under21 debut in an otherwise positive game for the...

Neymar scores from spot for Brazil to beat Uruguay 1-0

Friday, 16 November 2018, 23:18 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Neymar scored the only goal from the penalty spot as Brazil beat Uruguay 1-0 in a friendly on Friday. The forward calmly placed his 76th-minute spot kick to the right side as Uruguay goalkeeper...

Mancini wants to 'bring Italy back where it belongs'

Friday, 16 November 2018, 21:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A year after its stunning elimination by Sweden in a World Cup playoff, Italy is back at the San Siro stadium for another potentially decisive match. The Azzurri have to beat Cristiano...

Spain doubted again after consecutive Nations League losses

Friday, 16 November 2018, 17:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The hype surrounding Luis Enrique and his Spain team didn't last very long. Disappointing performances in the UEFA Nations League have left "La Roja" under scrutiny after what had been a...

AC Milan preparing for new UEFA judgment on FFP violations

Friday, 16 November 2018, 16:10 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan is preparing for another hearing before UEFA's club finance panel next week. In July, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned a ban imposed on the seven-time European champions for...

Prosecutor cleared of misconduct in FIFA case, leaves job

Friday, 16 November 2018, 15:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A Swiss prosecutor who led a four-year corruption investigation into FIFA and international soccer officials is out of the job. Although federal prosecutor Olivier Thormann was cleared of...

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