A World Cup with 48 teams? Malta will still not make it
Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 09:11
Last update: about 11 years ago
As the world football governing body FIFA today decides on an expanded World Cup as from the 2026 edition onwards, Malta's hopes to ever make it to the finals remain what they have been since its...
Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA best player award for 4th time
Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 06:12
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat...
FIFA set to approve bigger, richer World Cup on Tuesday
Monday, 9 January 2017, 09:06
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
FIFA is set to make the World Cup bigger and richer, even if the price to pay is lower quality soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino hopes his ruling Council will agree Tuesday to...
Birkirkara’s resurgence continues; Piciollo keeps Balzan in the driving seat
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 18:35
Last update: about 11 years ago
BIRKIRKARA............2 PEMBROKE A...........0 Birkirkara: H. Bonello, C. Attard, P. Jovic (S. Bonnici 54’), N. Vukanac, J. Zerafa, G. Sciberras, M. Andelkovic, E. Herrera,...
Updated: Higuain helps Juventus to record 26th straight home win
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 17:52
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Roma finally found a way to win away from home — with an own goal. Armando Izzo redirected a cross from Bruno Peres into his own net in the first half as Roma won 1-0 at Genoa on Sunday to...
Klopp's decision to field youngest ever side backfires
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 17:09
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
Coach Juergen Klopp's decision to field Liverpool's youngest ever team backfired as the Premier League title contender was held 0-0 at home by fourth-tier Plymouth in the third round of the FA Cup on...
Tonelli takes advantage of his chance with Napoli
Sunday, 8 January 2017, 08:41
Last update: about 11 years ago
Associated Press
After sitting on the bench all season, Lorenzo Tonelli finally got a chance to play for Napoli on Saturday and he made quite an impact. The center back celebrated his season debut by...