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With Napoli at Juventus, it's judgement weekend in Serie A

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 08:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

It's judgment weekend in Serie A. League leader Napoli takes a two-point lead over Juventus into a clash of the top two squads on Saturday. Then on Sunday, third-place Fiorentina hosts...

Spurs emerge from shadows as realistic title contenders

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 08:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Amid the buzz about surprise leader Leicester and the stuttering challenges of Arsenal and Manchester City, another title contender in the English Premier League has been working pretty much in the...

Sunderland fire Adam Johnson after guilty pleas in sex case

Friday, 12 February 2016, 08:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Sunderland has fired winger Adam Johnson after he pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl at the start of his trial. Johnson, who has played 12 times for...

It's now or never for Leicester in this odds-defying season

Thursday, 11 February 2016, 11:03 Last update: about 9 years ago

The wealth of elite clubs and financial restrictions on upstarts were thought to be locking in the established order in English soccer and suppressing ambition. Just gatecrashing the Premier...

Sunderland winger Johnson admits sexual activity with child

Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 18:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to kissing a 15-year-old schoolgirl after grooming her over the internet.  The 28-year-old midfielder admitted one count of...

Updated: Top European clubs play down talk of Super League plans

Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 15:12 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Europe's top football clubs say they have no plans to set up a Super League of elite teams to replace the Champions League. European Club Association vice chairman Umberto Gandini said after a...

Mqabba Bow out in style

Sunday, 18 February 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

Valletta-Mqabba 3-2...

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