Keeper Reina joins Bayern on 3-year contract
Friday, 8 August 2014, 20:02
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Bayern Munich have signed Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina on a three-year deal. Bayern said Reina signed his contract with the Bundesliga champions on Friday, joining as a backup to...
Suarez appears at CAS appeal, verdict 'next week'
Friday, 8 August 2014, 17:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Luis Suarez gave evidence at sport's highest court Friday and was told to expect a verdict next week in his appeal against a FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World...
Reinstated Celtic get Maribor in Champions League playoff
Friday, 8 August 2014, 14:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Celtic will play Maribor in the Champions League playoffs after getting a last-minute reprieve by UEFA despite losing to Legia Warsaw in the previous round. UEFA disqualified Legia one...
James hopes World Cup form continues at Madrid
Friday, 8 August 2014, 14:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
James Rodriguez hopes the scoring streak that earned him the Golden Boot award at the World Cup continues after his move to European champion Real Madrid. Madrid paid Monaco a reported...
Valletta, Birkirkara face off in Super Cup match today
Friday, 8 August 2014, 10:40
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The local football season gets under way officially this evening with the Super Cup match between Valletta FC and Birkirkara. The match is reserved for the Champions and FA Trophy winners,...
Man United among teams to bid for Vermaelen
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 20:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Manchester United is one of several teams to have made an offer for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen as the Belgium international prepares to leave Emirates Stadium after five...
Osvaldo looking to prove himself again at Inter
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 18:32
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
New Inter Milan striker Pablo Osvaldo is looking to prove himself again after a difficult season, which culminated in the Italy international missing out on the World Cup. Osvaldo was...
Brazil's David Luiz ready to start afresh with PSG
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 14:31
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Brazil defender David Luiz believes the best way to get over his World Cup disappointment is to be back on the pitch as quickly as possible. French champion Paris Saint-Germain signed Luiz...
Arsenal, Porto head Champions League playoffs draw
Thursday, 7 August 2014, 11:31
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Arsenal and Porto are among the big clubs that will enter the Champions League qualifying campaign when the draw for the last-round playoffs is held Friday. Arsenal, chasing a 17th...
Webb accepts new role ending his refereeing career
Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 16:39
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Premier League referee Howard Webb, who took control of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed Technical Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, ending his 25-year refereeing...