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Some things to know about the Spanish league

Friday, 19 September 2014, 17:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Real Madrid finally got its act together in the Champions League, and now it's time to keep the momentum rolling into the domestic competition following a disappointing start.   Madrid...

Assou-Ekotto banned for supporting Anelka gesture

Friday, 19 September 2014, 15:34 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto was banned for three games Friday for tweeting his support for Nicolas Anelka following the striker's contentious goal celebration during a Premier League...

UEFA picks Wembley for Euro 2020 semifinals, final

Friday, 19 September 2014, 13:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

UEFA has selected Wembley Stadium in London to host the semifinals and final of the first continent-wide European Championship in 2020, ending a run of bidding failures by England.   Wembley...

Hamburg's new coach faces Bayern in Bundesliga

Friday, 19 September 2014, 12:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Domestic duty takes center stage after the midweek distraction of the Champions League with several Bundesliga sides desperate to kick-start their seasons. Hamburger SV's new coach faces a tough...

Brandao banned 6 months for head-butting Motta

Friday, 19 September 2014, 08:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Bastia striker Brandao was banned for six months by the French league on Thursday for head-butting Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta after a league match last...

Inter and Sevilla open Europa campaign with wins

Friday, 19 September 2014, 05:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Three-time European champion Inter Milan opened its Europa League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Ukrainian side Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, while defending champion Sevilla had an easier 2-0...

Parma wing Biabiany sidelined with heart condition

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 18:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Parma winger Jonathan Biabiany is out indefinitely after doctors discovered a heart problem.   An irregular heartbeat was discovered when Biabiany was having a medical ahead of his failed...

Roma defender Astori out with knee injury

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 17:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roma defender David Astori has sprained his right knee and will likely be out of action for about three weeks.   Astori injured his knee in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over CSKA Moscow in...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer quits as Cardiff manager

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 15:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first coaching job in British football ended Thursday after a disappointing nine months, with the former Manchester United striker quitting as Cardiff manager over a...

5 former European champs headline Europa League

Thursday, 18 September 2014, 11:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

While the Europa League is regarded as a minor competition by top teams, no less than five former European champions are taking part in the group stage.   Inter Milan, Celtic, PSV...

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