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Bayern counting down games to Bundesliga title

Friday, 7 March 2014, 09:40 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Bundesliga is all but decided.   Bayern Munich, which visits Wolfsburg on Saturday, is playing in a league of its own with Borussia Dortmund 20 points off the pace.   Eight...

Scolari happy with tests before squad announcement

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 21:28 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari seems pretty pleased with himself, and his coaching acumen.   With the World Cup about three months away, Scolari tested a few new players in the team's...

Diego Costa fails to quell nerves in Spain debut

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 13:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Overcome by nerves before his Spain debut, Diego Costa did little to shake them with his performance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Italy.   Diego Costa started the friendly at the...

New era promises shake-up in Formula One

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 10:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

For jaded Formula One fans weary of Sebastian Vettel's dominance in recent years, an overdue shake-up is coming.   A switch to six-cylinder turbo engines has forced a radical redesign of...

International round-up: Brazil warm up in style; Spain, France win

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 04:23 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Brazil showed its national team is in better shape than the country's stadiums with a 5-0 thrashing of South Africa on Wednesday, and defending champion Spain overcame Italy 1-0 in its final big...

Albania beat depleted Malta with goal in each half

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 04:15 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Albania-Malta 2-0       Albania defeated a depleted Malta side yesterday in Durres scoring a goal in each half.   It was a richly deserved win for the home side...

Under 21: Gallant performance not enough for Malta

Thursday, 6 March 2014, 04:12 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Malta 1   Sweden         2       Malta: Y. Borg, C. Attard, C. Grech, L. Cutajar, R. Camenzuli, C. Borg, D. Zerafa, S. Pisani...

England hire psychiatrist for World Cup

Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 14:48 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

In a bid to boost his team's mental strength at the World Cup, England coach Roy Hodgson said he has hired a psychiatrist for the lead-up to the tournament in Brazil.   Hodgson...

Malta to face Albania in friendly

Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 10:50 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Malta will be facing Albania in Durres this evening in a friendly match in preparation for its forthcoming international commitments. Pietro Ghedin has left the six Valletta players at home after they...

Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season

Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 06:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol has decided to leave the club at the end of the season, preferring to take some time off after several injury-filled seasons and putting his football future in...

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