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UEFA Nations League: Malta earn first point with 1-1 draw against Azerbaijan

Monday, 10 September 2018, 22:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Chris Cassar

Malta earned a deserved draw at Ta' Qali against Azerbaijan to gain the first point of the UEFA Nations League competition. Smarting from the defeat against Faroe Islands three days ago, coach Ray Farrugia managed to field a highly motivated side, a side which wanted to prove a appoint after the criticism received after the Torshavn debacle....

Spain's players say they'll make final decision on US game

Monday, 10 September 2018, 21:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Spain's players' association says it will have the final say on whether La Liga will play a regular-season match in the United States this season. The announcement was made after a meeting of...

Enrique already bringing visible changes to Spain

Monday, 10 September 2018, 19:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Luis Enrique's impact on Spain's national team is already visible, from new names in the starting lineup to a more aggressive approach to playing without the ball. The coach's tactics all seemed...

Luke Shaw back at Man United after head knock on England duty

Monday, 10 September 2018, 18:07 Last update: about 9 years ago

Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United for further assessment after losing consciousness following a bang to his head during England's match against Spain in the UEFA Nations League on...

Vella names Malta U21 squad for Georgia friendly on Tuesday

Monday, 10 September 2018, 12:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Malta Under-21 team will be back in action on Tuesday at the Centenary Stadium (kick-off 5pm), this time in a friendly match against Georgia.   This match is intended to aid the...

China appoints Hiddink in hope of Olympic success

Monday, 10 September 2018, 09:28 Last update: about 9 years ago

China's soccer federation announced Monday it has appointed Dutch coach Guus Hiddink to lead the country's under-21 team to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The 71 year-old, who took the senior...

Nico Schulz enjoys dream debut to help Germany beat Peru 2-1

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 23:11 Last update: about 9 years ago

Nico Schulz scored late on his debut to give Germany a 2-1 win over Peru in their friendly game on Sunday. The Hoffenheim midfielder, making his first international appearance in the club's...

Honda says he is preparing Cambodian football for the future

Sunday, 9 September 2018, 10:43 Last update: about 9 years ago

Japanese soccer star Keisuke Honda, recently named general manager of Cambodia's national team, said Sunday he will concentrate on building up its players for the future. Honda spoke at a press...

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