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De Vrij: Lazio ideal club to develop

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 19:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Netherlands World Cup defender Stefan De Vrij believes Lazio is the ideal place for him to develop his career.   The 22-year-old De Vrij was unveiled at the capital club on Thursday, after...

Evra: Juventus the right choice for me

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

New Juventus defender Patrice Evra is confident he has chosen the right club after having to leave Manchester United for personal reasons.   At his official presentation on Thursday, Evra...

Neymar says back improving during Japan trip

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 12:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after his serious back injury suffered at the World Cup.   The 22-year-old Neymar made a promotional trip to Tokyo where he...

Fabio Capello says he's staying on as Russia coach

Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 11:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Fabio Capello says he will stay in his post as Russia coach despite the team's World Cup failure.   Russia was eliminated after the group stage in Brazil without winning a game,...

Belgium striker Origi signs for Liverpool

Wednesday, 30 July 2014, 06:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Liverpool says it has signed Belgium striker Divock Origi from Lille and will loan him back to the French club for the whole of next season.   The 19-year-old forward, who impressed during...

Fellaini could be on his way to Napoli

Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 08:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Manchester United outcast Marouane Fellaini could be heading for the Old Trafford exit after holding talks with Napoli chief Riccardo Bigon.   Italian reports claim Bigon flew to Brussels to...

FIFA seeks probe into racist remarks by Italian

Monday, 28 July 2014, 19:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

FIFA asked the Italian football federation on Monday to open an investigation into alleged racist comments by a leading candidate for the presidency of the national body.   "Media...

Atletico Madrid to sign Antoine Griezmann

Monday, 28 July 2014, 18:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Atletico Madrid says it has reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of France winger Antoine Griezmann.   Atletico said in a statement Monday that the 23-year-old still...

Dick Advocaat introduced as Serbia coach

Monday, 28 July 2014, 16:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Dick Advocaat was introduced as Serbia's new football coach Monday and set his sights on qualifying for the 2016 European Championship.   The former Dutch and South Korea coach takes...

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