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...