The Malta Independent 8 November 2026, Sunday
View E-Paper

Sports

Mercedes' Hamilton secures pole position for Japanese GP

Saturday, 7 October 2017, 09:58 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes drivers. Hamilton posted a lap record time of 1 minute, 27.319...

Spain make it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot

Saturday, 7 October 2017, 07:22 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy's home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia blew a chance to make it to next year's finals in Russia after a loss at...

England engulfed in pessimism despite earning World Cup spot

Friday, 6 October 2017, 15:33 Last update: about 10 years ago

Before Harry Kane finally broke the tedium with a late goal, the extent of the excitement at Wembley Stadium on Thursday was fans ripping out pages of the program, folding them into paper airplanes...

Germany, England seal World Cup qualification; Poland close

Friday, 6 October 2017, 06:10 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Germany and England booked places at the World Cup in Russia next year, while Poland was made to wait for qualification in Europe despite thrashing Armenia 6-1 on Thursday. Defending champion...

Zaccardo aims to take Hamrun Spartans in top three

Thursday, 5 October 2017, 12:39 Last update: about 10 years ago

Newly-signed Italian defender Christian Zaccardo aims to take Hamrun Spartans to the top three of Maltese football, the 2006 World Cup winner told the Gazzetta dello Sport. A day after signing...

Italian World Cup winner joins Hamrun Spartans

Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 19:08 Last update: about 10 years ago

Italian World Cup winner Christian Zaccardo has joined Premier Division side Hamrun Spartans, the club announced on its Facebook page. Zaccardo, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, played...

Benitez frustrates former club Liverpool with Newcastle draw

Sunday, 1 October 2017, 20:05 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Joselu handed Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez a 1-1 draw in a reunion with former club Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. The Spanish striker canceled out Philippe Coutinho's 27th-minute...

Red Bull driver Verstappen wins Malaysian Grand Prix

Sunday, 1 October 2017, 13:06 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday by winning the Malaysian Grand Prix in style on Sunday, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to extend his championship lead over Sebastian Vettel. Vettel...

Hamilton takes pole position for Malaysian GP; Vettel last

Saturday, 30 September 2017, 16:40 Last update: about 10 years ago

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix with another brilliant drive under pressure on Saturday, while title rival Sebastian Vettel's miserable luck continued as he quit early...

  • don't miss