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Dutch international Patrick Kluivert ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Dutch international Patrick Kluivert is being offered for sale again by AC Milan According to the Spanish daily sports newspaper 'Marca', Kluivert is being offered for free to FC Barcelona where he would join up with his former mentor at Ajax Luis Van Gaal. . . . more . . .
France produced an excellent ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France produced an excellent second half display to ese themselves past a Belgian side that lacked finishing power in Casablanca last night. . . . more . . .
French domestic football is ... (Jun 01, 1998)
French domestic football is set for a massive boost in the wake of the country's World Cup triumph - one it badly needs. . . . more . . .
Neither side can afford ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Neither side can afford to lose their second match in Bordeaux this afternoon after Scotland and Norway started their campaings in disappointing fashion last week. . . . more . . .
Iran coach Tomoslav Ivic ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran coach Tomoslav Ivic has been telling reporters that his side can beat the likes Holland and Germany at the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Romania failed to live ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romania failed to live up to their 1994 promise in the end providing dull but worthy football that came to an unexpected end in the second round. . . . more . . .
Veteran defender Richard Gough ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Veteran defender Richard Gough is to join the coaching set up with Scotland as they prepare for the opening match against Brazil next month with two matches in the USA. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Tottenham ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur have closed in on their major summer target - Luc Nilis who will star for Belgium at the World Cup this summer. . . . more . . .
The much fancied Nigeria ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The much fancied Nigeria crashed out of the tournament with barely a struggle after dominating their first round group. . . . more . . .
Brazil have decided to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil have decided to make changes to their side after the expected destruction of Scotland did not take place in the first game. . . . more . . .
The game which saw ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The game which saw the Nigerians freeze like a bunch of rabbits caught in the glare of oncoming headlights was the highly embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Denmark in the second round. . . . more . . .
Austria took two quick ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Austria took two quick goals in a seven minute spell in the first half to get through this nervous friendly in Vienna. . . . more . . .
A second round placing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A second round placing for any of the other African teams taking part would seem like a great victory in itself but for the much hyped Nigerian side France 98 will be a case of what could have been. . . . more . . .
Germany are counting the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany are counting the cost of their win in Paris against the USA last night. . . . more . . .
They sacked coach Milutinovic ... (Jun 01, 1998)
They sacked coach Milutinovic and may reappraise their entire method of preparing for tournaments. . . . more . . .
Nobody really fancied Chile ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nobody really fancied Chile to go far in the World Cup yet a second round defeat by Brazil stunted the progress of a side that may have advanced in the tournament. . . . more . . .
Scotland retrieved their position ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Scotland retrieved their position after a poor start to the second half to put themselves in with a chance of qualifying for the second round for the first time in their history. . . . more . . .
The Chileans emerged from ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Chileans emerged from Group B in second place after drawing all three of their matches, the first an exciting and pulsating match against Italy which saw the excellent Marcelo Salas score two goals. . . . more . . .
Holland stumbled to a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Holland stumbled to a 0-0 draw with fellow qualifiers Cameroon after they missed several good chances to win this game in Arnhem. . . . more . . .
The other two first ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The other two first round matches saw Chile draw 1-1 with Cameroon, a game which the African side needed desperately to win to qualify and one which saw the Chileans go through to the next stage, and the match preceding that against Austria. . . . more . . .
Brazil showed something of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil showed something of the style we all expect as they meted out a 3-0 beating to a Moroccan side who started poorly and never recovered. . . . more . . .
Chile were once again ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Chile were once again unlucky to lose out on a victory with the Austrians grabbing a point through a 90th minute goal by Vastic but this must rank as one of the most stupendously dull games ever seen in a World Cup. . . . more . . .
The return of Roberto ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The return of Roberto Baggio to World Cup action with Italy last night set the stage for one of the great comebacks of modern football. . . . more . . .
The Chileans and Salas ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Chileans and Salas with his partner in attack Ivan Zamorano in particular should feel justified in holding their heads high and we should feel grateful to them for ending the progress of Austria who were stifling to watch. . . . more . . .
A defence that concedes ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A defence that concedes to Cameroon is unlikely to withstand the test of facing Salas and Zamorano in St.Etienne this afternoon. . . . more . . .
Norway's World Cup consisted ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway's World Cup consisted of a handful of unremarkable matches, one big surprise and a cartload of strange quotes from their coach. . . . more . . .
England were able to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England were able to convert a terrible first half performance into a win when teenage striker Michael Owen survived an horrific clash with Moroccan goalkeeper Driss Benzekri to stay on the pitch and produce another stellar finish in his first full season in the professional ranks. . . . more . . .
The high point of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The high point of the tournament for the Norwegians was the unexpected 2-1 win over Brazil, the then World Champions. . . . more . . .
The nerves of Italy ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The nerves of Italy are waiting for the end of this match already. . . . more . . .
Norway did not exactly ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway did not exactly set Group A on fire with their other matches though. . . . more . . .
In the end the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
In the end the US side left themselves with too much to do to save their hopes of progress in the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Norway did qualify for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway did qualify for the knockout phase of the competition finishing in second place behind Brazil and only a point in front of the Moroccans who provided far more in the way of exciting and adventurous play. . . . more . . .
German midfielder Thomas Hassler ... (Jun 01, 1998)
German midfielder Thomas Hassler did light training yesterday after an x-ray revealed no significant damage to his right fot. . . . more . . .
Manchester United have withdrawn ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Lens' defender Marc Vivien Foe. . . . more . . .
Mexico pushed European champions ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Mexico pushed European champions Germany to the brink of elimination and played three entertaining Group matches. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia coach Carlos ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Saudi Arabia coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will today begin a special coaching report for his Brazilian counterpart Mario Zagallo on Norway and after this display his first words are likely to be "Look Out !" . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia upheld their reputation ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Yugoslavia upheld their reputation as a highly technical side in this World Cup. . . . more . . .
Austria have got into ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Austria have got into a very good habit for tournament football. . . . more . . .
The Cannes Film Festival ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing and the delights of the parties and premieres put this odd fare to shame as Iceland held World Cup qualifiers Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw. . . . more . . .
The defensive rock that ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The defensive rock that was Paraguay made few friends among those seeking goals but the side did earn respect. . . . more . . .
Nigeria have dropped the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigeria have dropped the young goalkeeper who conceded four goals against Swiss club side Grasshoppers on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid have ended ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Real Madrid have ended Guus Hiddink's reign as national coach of Holland. . . . more . . .
This match was a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This match was a real contest until the 42nd minute when referee Lennie sent off Cameroon defender Kalla for a two footed challenge on Di Biaggio. . . . more . . .
Turkish side Fenerbahce have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Turkish side Fenerbahce have broken their club tranfer fee record to sign Romanian World Cup striker Viorel Moldovan for £4 million. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia's Brazilian-born coach ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Saudi Arabia's Brazilian-born coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is to prepare a special scouting report on Norway, who will face the world champions on June 23rd in Marseiles. . . . more . . .
Germany coach Berti Vogts ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany coach Berti Vogts may resign tomorrow at the inquest into the national side's poor performance in the World Cup Finals in France. . . . more . . .
South Africa have problems ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Africa have problems coming into their second World Cup match in Toulouse this afternoon. . . . more . . .
A face from the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A face from the past will arrive in France soon for the World Cup as Italy coach Cesare Maldini recalled stalwart defender Giuseppe Bergomi. . . . more . . .
Japan are ready to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan are ready to offer under fire Brazil coach Mario Zagallo an escape route as controversy continues to surround the decision to field Ronaldo in the World Cup Final last Sunday. . . . more . . .
English Premiership champions Arsenal ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership champions Arsenal abandoned the chase to sign Patrick Kluivert at the weekend in a bid to maintain their current wage structure. . . . more . . .
The hosts will control ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The hosts will control the game against Saudi Arabia tonight in Paris and it is possible that the qualifiers from Group C will be known by the end of the game in the Parc des Princes. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo has denied rumours ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Ronaldo has denied rumours that he is suffering from epilepsy to blame his dazed and confused performance in the World Cup Final last week on sedatives. . . . more . . .
Michael Owen turned near ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Michael Owen turned near disaster into triumph in Casablanca last night as he became the youngest player to ever score an international goal for England. . . . more . . .
A German magazine named ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A German magazine named three European sides at the weekend who are negotiating to form a Super League. . . . more . . .
South Africa came back ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Africa came back into this match amid a flurry of red and yellow cards in the second half to draw 1-1. . . . more . . .
World Cup winner Aime ... (Jun 01, 1998)
World Cup winner Aime Jacquet has left the coaching position of the national side to assume a new position as technical director with the French Football federation. . . . more . . .
England players have put ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England players have put themselves on collision course with their employers over the right to wear the national team kit in advertisements. . . . more . . .
The fight by Ronald ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The fight by Ronald De Boer to join Arsenal will go to an independent tribunal next week. . . . more . . .
France ended their night ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France ended their night in Paris as comfortable winners but saw their midfield genius reveal an unwelcome flaw, one that is a real handicap in tournament football. . . . more . . .
Berti Vogts was kept ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Berti Vogts was kept on by the DFB on Friday as coach of the German national team. . . . more . . .
Juventus and FC Barcelona ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Juventus and FC Barcelona will need to breach the cordone of silence thrown around the England camp by coach Glenn Hoddle if they are to pursue their multi-million pound interest in striker Alan Shearer. . . . more . . .
The man responsible for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The man responsible for overall control of the first Japanese appearance in the World Cup Finals resigned on Saturday. . . . more . . .
The effect of the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The effect of the new 'get tough' directive to referees was evident in the two matches yesterday as five players were dismissed to set a new World Cup record. . . . more . . .
Hristo Bonev has retained ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Hristo Bonev has retained his position as the coach of World Cup flops Bulgaria. . . . more . . .
England missed the opportunity ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England missed the opportunity to confirm teenage striker Michael Owen as the major star of this World Cup by delaying and delaying his introduction into the Finals. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia are the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Saudi Arabia are the first side to go out of the World Cup Fuinlas after their defeat in Paris. . . . more . . .
Germany staggered to the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany staggered to the brink of defeat twice before Croatia actually knocked them out of the competition. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia continued their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Saudi Arabia continued their drive towards the World Cup next month with a 2-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Cannes. . . . more . . .
French coach Aime Jacquet ... (Jun 01, 1998)
French coach Aime Jacquet will show the other side of his World Cup squad when the hosts play Morocco tonight in Casablanca. . . . more . . .
Argentina are searching for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentina are searching for a new coach after losing in the last minute to Holland and seeing Daniel Passarella leave the international scene. . . . more . . .
Nigeria will look to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigeria will look to continue the excellent form from their second half against Spain in Paris this afternoon in the Parc des Princes. . . . more . . .
Italy striker Christian Vieri ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy striker Christian Vieri has been axed from the Atletico Madrid squad for the club's most important match of the season. . . . more . . .
Denmark's destruction of Nigeria ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark's destruction of Nigeria in Paris was so one sided that the Danes were flattered into believing they could beat Brazil - and they nearly did. . . . more . . .
The clock is now ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The clock is now definitely ticking against top US striker Eric Wynalda as the deadline for France approaches. . . . more . . .
Italy coach Cesare Maldini ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy coach Cesare Maldini will be fired by federation for World Cup failure New Italy coach may be Dino Zoff - SS Lazio president and former World Cup winning captain SS Lazio look to restructure club if they lose president Zoff to Italy job Of 32 nations in 1998 World Cup Finals 20 have now replaced or are looking to replace their coaches Manchester United wait on signing Jesper Blomqvist and Marc Vivien Foe as Champions League deadline approaches Newcastle race to complete signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Dieter Hamman before July 26th deadline and start of new Bundesliga season AS Monaco resist Arsenal offer for Thierry Henry as they try to keep coach Jean Tigana Sheffield Wednesday prepare bid for Scottish Footballer of the Year Craig Burley Everton close to bidding for Wim Jonk and John Collins Chelsea board decide not to sell any of 15 internationals at club Norway defender Veggard Heggem completes Liverpool signing today Newcastle United slam 'silly season' stories about an Alan Shearer transfer - rumours started after Shearer put house up for sale . . . more . . .
Spain are now on ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Spain are now on a rescue mission. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Everton ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Everton are looking to make midfield changes by signing two players who impressed in the recent World Cup. . . . more . . .
Denmark blew up totally ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark blew up totally in Malmo last night to leave their World Cup preparations in tatters. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco have rejected ... (Jun 01, 1998)
AS Monaco have rejected interest from English premiership champions Arsenal in striker Thierry Henry. . . . more . . .
Croatia will attempt today ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia will attempt today in Nantes to qualify for the second round of the World Cup for the first time in their history. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Sheffield ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Sheffield Wednesday are considering an attempt to bring Scottish Footballer of the Year Craig Burley back to English football. . . . more . . .
Newcastle United are racing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Newcastle United are racing to beat a deadline to sign German midfielder Dieter Hamman. . . . more . . .
Belgium will have to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Belgium will have to do some attacking in this game after shutting the door on a fancied Dutch side in their opening game. . . . more . . .
Norway defender Veggard Heggem ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway defender Veggard Heggem is completing a move to Liverpol with a Tuesday medical. . . . more . . .
Whenever England coach Glenn ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Whenever England coach Glenn Hoddle says the name Michael Owen he also adds the word 'bench'. . . . more . . .
Newcastle United have slammed ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Newcastle United have slammed 'silly season' stories which have linked star striker Alan Shearer with a move away from the North East. . . . more . . .
The real Holland may ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The real Holland may go on show tonight in Marseilles when Dennis Bergkamp returns to the starting eleven. . . . more . . .
Manchester United's summer is ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Manchester United's summer is proving to be increasingly frustrating as they attempt an overhaul of the squad that almost won the English Premiership title last season. . . . more . . .
The US continue their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The US continue their search for a striker at the weekend when veteran Roy Lassiter is set for a recall. . . . more . . .
Italian Serie A side ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italian Serie A side Sampdoria expect to sign Argentina striker Ariel Ortega by the weekend. . . . more . . .
The organising committee confirmed ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The organising committee confirmed this evening that there would be no fences in the Stade Municipal in Toulouse for the match between England and Romania on June 22nd in Group G. . . . more . . .
Cesare Maldini will be ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Cesare Maldini will be fired this week as coach of the Italian national according to reports from Italy. . . . more . . .
Denmark hit the brink ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark hit the brink of self destruction last night at a post match press conference when coach Bo Johansson named three players who he said were particularly to blame for his side's 3-0 reverse in Malmo. . . . more . . .
Italy look set to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy look set to end the contract of coach Cesare Maldini after what they consider to be a poor showing at the World Cup. . . . more . . .
French midfield star Zinedine ... (Jun 01, 1998)
French midfield star Zinedine Zidane's suspension has been increased. . . . more . . .
Holland were considered the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Holland were considered the most attractive side in the World Cup but failed to win it again. . . . more . . .
Croatia ended their first ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia ended their first World Cup with win to take them into third place in the world. . . . more . . .
Nigeria qualified for the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigeria qualified for the second round in Paris this afternoon without the expected display of power and adventure they showed against Spain. . . . more . . .
Brazil have hit the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil have hit the rocks for a while after their World Cup Final defeat against France. . . . more . . .
Argentina have recalled troubled ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentina have recalled troubled AS Roma striker Abel Balbo for the World Cup. . . . more . . .
All France's dreams came ... (Jun 01, 1998)
All France's dreams came true at once as they poured on the pressure against Brazil in the World Cup Final. . . . more . . .
The Spanish attack fell ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Spanish attack fell completely flat in St. . . . more . . .
Paraguay have requested to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay have requested to FIFA that their highly rated defender Francisco Arce be released by his club for a trip to Japan with the national side. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid claim signing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Real Madrid claim signing of Ronald and Frank De Boer if a tribunal next week allows them to break contract with Ajax Amsterdam Preliminary round of Champions League and UEFA Cup starts with first legs tonight Dinamo Kiev play Barry in Kiev tonight and Glasgow Celtic play St. . . . more . . .
The Italy squad named ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Italy squad named by Cesare Maldini contained several surprises. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Liverpool ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Liverpool have denied making a bid for Jose Luis Chilavert. . . . more . . .
One moment of finishing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
One moment of finishing skill from Davor Suker took Croatia intio the next round as the fourth team to qualify in a game marred by poor passing and hot weather in Nantes. . . . more . . .
Manchester United will complete ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Manchester United will complete the signing of Swedish winger Jesper Blomqvist after a Wednesday medical. . . . more . . .
Paul Gascoigne has been ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paul Gascoigne has been rejected by England after he failed to make the final squad of 22 players for France. . . . more . . .
English Premiership champions Arsenal ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership champions Arsenal are to pursue Alen Boksic after their rejection of Patrick Kluivert's pay demands last weekend. . . . more . . .
Mexico staged the best ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Mexico staged the best comeback of the tournament so far to draw 2-2 with Belgium and stay at the top of Group E. . . . more . . .
European club champions Real ... (Jun 01, 1998)
European club champions Real Madrid claim they have first refusal on Ronald and Frank De Boer if they succeed in breaking their current contract with Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Beaten World Cup Finalists ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Beaten World Cup Finalists Brazil have pulled out of a friendly against South Korea next month. . . . more . . .
Holland put a poor ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Holland put a poor start behind them to record the biggest score of the tournament so far. . . . more . . .
The next World Cup ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The next World Cup in 2002 may cause fixture confusion for years as organisers have admitted that they want to move the tournament out of the traditional Asian rainy season. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco are preparing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
AS Monaco are preparing to release Scottish midfielder John Collins after the World Cup. . . . more . . .
English newspaper reports have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English newspaper reports have Manchester United tabling a £7 million bid for Patrick Kluivert. . . . more . . .
A win for either ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A win for either side in Lens today will take them into the next round. . . . more . . .
Japanese World Cup star ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japanese World Cup star Hidetoshi Nakata is to join Italian Serie A side Perugia. . . . more . . .
Iran's national side will ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran's national side will go into complete shock if they receive another destructive hammering at the hands of Italian reserve players. . . . more . . .
Brazil have pulled out ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil have pulled out of their second fixture in 24 hours as their World Cup crisis continues to linger. . . . more . . .
Superstar striker Gabriel Batistuta ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Superstar striker Gabriel Batistuta took the unusual step this week of asking for protection against some hard Jamaican tackling he is expecting today. . . . more . . .
New Italian coach Dino ... (Jun 01, 1998)
New Italian coach Dino Zoff is to begin preparations immediately for his side's first European Championship qualifier on September 5th. . . . more . . .
The removal of Paul ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The removal of Paul Gascoigne from the England squad leaves a hole in midfield that four players will endeavour to fill over the coming weeks. . . . more . . .
Russia have appointed Anatoly ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Russia have appointed Anatoly Byshovets as new coach of the national side. . . . more . . .
This match could have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This match could have sold out more than three times over. . . . more . . .
Poland may be expelled ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Poland may be expelled from the upcoming European Championships as football authorities take a stand against Government involvement in the Polish game. . . . more . . .
Italian champions Juventus have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italian champions Juventus have made a massive £5 million bid for England goalkeeper David Seaman. . . . more . . .
South Korea have responded ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Korea have responded to the heavy defeat by Holland in Marseilles last night by firing coach Cha Bum-Kun. . . . more . . .
England midfielder Jamie Redknapp ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England midfielder Jamie Redknapp will miss the start of the new season after another knee operation yesterday. . . . more . . .
England captain Alan Shearer ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England captain Alan Shearer has been cleared of bringing the game into disrepute. . . . more . . .
Brazilian striker Romario will ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazilian striker Romario will return to full training by the middle of the week. . . . more . . .
Nigerian World Cup striker ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigerian World Cup striker and Ajax Amsterdam player Tigani Babangida has been diagnosed with malaria. . . . more . . .
Brazil's captain almost quit ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil's captain almost quit on Tuesday after the win against Morocco. . . . more . . .
Brazilian midfielder Flavio Conceicao ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazilian midfielder Flavio Conceicao has been dismissed from the World Cup squad and will take no further part in his country's defence of the title. . . . more . . .
AS Roma have offered ... (Jun 01, 1998)
AS Roma have offered £9 million for Norwegian World Cup star Tore Andre Flo. . . . more . . .
Juan Sebastian Veron has ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Juan Sebastian Veron has broadcast an appeal to journalists on state radio in Argentina to stop alleging that the midfielder failed a drug test last season. . . . more . . .
A familiar World Cup ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A familiar World Cup story unfolded in Lens when Germany rescued a dreadful performance to get a point. . . . more . . .
Internazionale have accepted a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Internazionale have accepted a surprise bid of £4.5 million for Italian international Francesco Moriero. . . . more . . .
Croatian defender Igor Tudor ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatian defender Igor Tudor has signed for Italian champions Juventus from Croatia Zagreb. . . . more . . .
European football bosses are ... (Jun 01, 1998)
European football bosses are preparing their own version of a Super League to head off a breakaway by as many as sixteen clubs. . . . more . . .
Argentina resumed the express ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentina resumed the express pace at which they opened this match to thrash a ten man Jamaican team.. . . . more . . .
Former World Player of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Former World Player of the Year Johan Cruyff is the front runner to be the next coach of Holland. . . . more . . .
Tunisia or Colombia could ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Tunisia or Colombia could be eliminated this afternoon if either lose their second match in Montpelier. . . . more . . .
Manchester United top scorer ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Manchester United top scorer Andy Cole is the bait offered to Aston Villa to release long term United target Dwight Yorke. . . . more . . .
Former Atletico Madrid coach ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Former Atletico Madrid coach Radomir Antic will be confirmed this week as the new coach of the Yugoslavia national side. . . . more . . .
AS Roma coach Zdenek ... (Jun 01, 1998)
AS Roma coach Zdenek Zeman believes the drugs problem in Italian football is being ignored. . . . more . . .
By Zak Emett Paul ... (Jun 01, 1998)
By Zak Emett Paul Scholes today emerged as a player likely to gain from the surprise ommission of Paul Gascoigne from France 98. . . . more . . .
English Premiership champions Arsenal ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership champions Arsenal have withdrawn from the race to sign Ronald De Boer from Ajax Amsterdam and have seen their place taken in the hunt to sign the striker taken by ailing neighbours Tottenham Hotspur. . . . more . . .
Italy need only a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy need only a draw to progress in Paris this afternoon but Austria's tactics will change throughout depending on the situation in the other match. . . . more . . .
The Dutch FA's transfer ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The Dutch FA's transfer tribunal will meet tonight in Amsterdam to discuss the claim by the De Boer brothers that would allow them to break their contract with Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Sides looking to recover ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Sides looking to recover from an early set back in a tournament often produce nervous displays. . . . more . . .
England's new star almost ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England's new star almost saved them from defeat in Toulouse until a defensive error threw the game away in the final minute of normal time. . . . more . . .
By Zak Emett Powerful ... (Jun 01, 1998)
By Zak Emett Powerful centreback Lucas Radebe will lead the South African team to France for the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Glasgow Rangers will complete ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Glasgow Rangers will complete the signing of Scotland's World Cup captain Colin Hendry by the end of the week. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Aston ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Aston Villa have rejected the first formal approach made by Manchester United for their top scorer Dwight Yorke. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Coventry ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Coventry City are near to completing a £4 million deal for Croatian World Cup star Robert Jarni. . . . more . . .
Chile World Cup defender ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Chile World Cup defender Javier Margas will complete a move to English Premiership West Ham United by the end of the week. . . . more . . .
Ruud Gullit is at ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Ruud Gullit is at the head of the South African shortlist to be the new national coach. . . . more . . .
England may get the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England may get the media attention at the moment but FIFA believe that Romania have the pedigree to be the seeded team in the section. . . . more . . .
France have appointed Roger ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France have appointed Roger Lemerre as the new coach of the World Cup winning national side. . . . more . . .
Chelsea will start a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Chelsea will start a clear out of their squad with the surprise sale of World Cup winning defender Frank Leboeuf - if anyone will match their massive £5 million asking price. . . . more . . .
Romario has been dropped ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romario has been dropped from the Brazil squad for the World Cup on deadline day for the naming of squads. . . . more . . .
Manchester United scouts watched ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Manchester United scouts watched Gabriel Batistuta score three times for Argentina in a convincing win for Daniel Passarella's side against Bosnia. . . . more . . .
Paraguay's slump continues in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay's slump continues in Japan as an average Czech Republic side eased themselves to a 1-0 win in Tokyo last night. . . . more . . .
Brazil have fired coach ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil have fired coach Mario Zagallo and his entire staff after weeks of speculation. . . . more . . .
Chile are looking to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Chile are looking to secure a place in the second round and are looking to Marcelo Salas to lead them there. . . . more . . .
AS Roma coach Zdenek ... (Jun 01, 1998)
AS Roma coach Zdenek Zeman has been called before the Italian Olympic Committee to explain references he made at the weekend to a drug problem in Italian football. . . . more . . .
Brazil will only be ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil will only be motivated by revenge tonight in Marseilles. . . . more . . .
Holland went on a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Holland went on a goal spree last night in Eindhoven after they went a goal behind inside the first two minutes against Paraguay. . . . more . . .
Real Betis have lost ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Real Betis have lost coach Luis Aragones just weeks before the most expensive player in world football debuts for the them at the start of the new Primera Division season. . . . more . . .
Italy were too powerful ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy were too powerful for Austria in a scrappy and negative game. . . . more . . .
Diego Maradona is negotiating ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Diego Maradona is negotiating to come out of retirement and back to Spanish football according to the sports daily 'Marca'. . . . more . . .
Nigerian midfield star Jay ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigerian midfield star Jay Jay Okocha will quit Turkish football this week to sign for Paris St. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Blackburn ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Blackburn Rovers are threatening to report Glasgow Rangers for what they describe as an illegal approach for their captain Colin Hendry. . . . more . . .
Norway international goalkeeper Espen ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway international goalkeeper Espen Baardsen is ready to quit English Premiership side Tottenham. . . . more . . .
The loss of Romario ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The loss of Romario through injury has allowed the Brazilian coach Mario Zagallo to bring in defensive midfielder Emerson Ferreira who plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. . . . more . . .
The celebrations of Morocco ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The celebrations of Morocco turned to dust in St. . . . more . . .
In a controversial and ... (Jun 01, 1998)
In a controversial and bad tempered game in Nantes, Chile failed to secure their first win in the Finals of the competition since 1962. . . . more . . .
Chile threw a way ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Chile threw a way a two goal lead after half-time in Santiago to offer an unconvincing display to their home fans before leaving for France. . . . more . . .
German defender Olaf Thon ... (Jun 01, 1998)
German defender Olaf Thon has quit international football after Berti Vogts was allowed to stay as coach of the national side. . . . more . . .
Scotland are on the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Scotland are on the verge of their greatest achievement. . . . more . . .
Japan are free to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan are free to continue their interest in Brazil coach Mario Zagallo after he was fired by the CBF for failing to win the World Cup Final. . . . more . . .
The symbol of Japanese ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The symbol of Japanese football for a generation has been dropped from the squad for the World Cup Finals. . . . more . . .
An Italian company has ... (Jun 01, 1998)
An Italian company has offered a £23 million a season bounty to sixteen European clubs to break from their domestic leagues and start the much rumoured Super League operation. . . . more . . .
South Africa need the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Africa need the result in Lyons to go their way while hitting the goals in against a Saudi side that has already been eliminated to get into the knockout stage. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia needed a free ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Yugoslavia needed a free kick from Sinisa Mihajlovic to supress a Japanese side who mounted a stern defence throughout the game. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia are to continue ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Yugoslavia are to continue the search for a new coach after Radomir Antic refused to take the job of leading the national team into the European Championships qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Referee Baharmast from the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Referee Baharmast from the USA played the crucial role in the defeat of world champions Brazil and saw to it that Morocco were dumped out of the competition with his award of a penalty that was a scandalous and foul disregard of the rules of the game. . . . more . . .
United Arab Emirates have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
United Arab Emirates have appointed a new coach for a busy autumn schedule. . . . more . . .
Jurgen Klinsmann said last ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Jurgen Klinsmann said last night he would "not oppose" the recall of Lothar Matthaeus to the German national side. . . . more . . .
Despite continual changes to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Despite continual changes to the attack in this match Japan could not break down a negative Czech side who were satisfied to play for the draw. . . . more . . .
As reported on wldcup.com ... (Jun 01, 1998)
As reported on wldcup.com in February, England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has a heavy cigarette smoking habit that coach Glenn Hoddle has been powerless to prevent. . . . more . . .
This game was a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This game was a master class by Gheorghe Hagi. . . . more . . .
Gabriel Batistuta scored three ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Gabriel Batistuta scored three times as Argentina hammered Bosnia by 5-0 but the real star on show was Ariel Ortega. . . . more . . .
The outcome of this ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The outcome of this match is primarily of interest to the South Africans. . . . more . . .
Croatia showed the convincing ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia showed the convincing side of their attacking play last night as they dispensed with a weak Iranian challenge. . . . more . . .
Germany will introduce veteran ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany will introduce veteran Lothar Matthaus into the starting line up tomorrow in Montpellier against Iran. . . . more . . .
Paraguay may get into ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay may get into the next round without scoring a goal. . . . more . . .
England coach Glenn Hoddle ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England coach Glenn Hoddle stated last night that Alan Shearer is innocent of bringing the game into disrepute. . . . more . . .
France won but Denmark ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France won but Denmark got what they wanted as they qualified even though suffering a 2-1 defeat. . . . more . . .
England midfielder Paul Ince ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England midfielder Paul Ince is a doubt for Glenn Hoddle's last home friendly before the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Cameroon midfielder Marc Vivien ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Cameroon midfielder Marc Vivien Foe, who has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in the last two weeks, will miss the World Cup after breaking his leg. . . . more . . .
Thomas Hassler is on ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Thomas Hassler is on the move from Karlsruhe. . . . more . . .
Colombia and Scotland each ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Colombia and Scotland each played their part in an entertaining and open draw in New Jersey in front of 50,000 fans, the majority of whom made noise for the South American side. . . . more . . .
South Africa failed to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Africa failed to overcome a resilient Saudi Arabia side to see their slim hopes of progress in their first ever World Cup Finals vanish in Bordeaux today. . . . more . . .
Paraguay scored their first ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay scored their first goals of the competition tonight in Toulouse to beat Nigeria but destroy Spain in the process. . . . more . . .
Colombia are in disarray ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Colombia are in disarray after this undisciplined and shallow performance. . . . more . . .
Mexico were left to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Mexico were left to celebrate this draw as a late equaliser in the other game in Group E sent them into the next round despite this defeat. . . . more . . .
Well I am about ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Well I am about to start work on tonight's games and then it's down to some IOG. . . . more . . .
Gabriel Batistuta is having ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Gabriel Batistuta is having a run of form like no other striker as the World Cup countdown reaches the final stages. . . . more . . .
The new recruit to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The new recruit to the Brazilian defence has endured a miserable season in Milan and has shown little recently to justify coach Mario Zagallo's faith in him. . . . more . . .
England midfielder Jamie Redknapp ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England midfielder Jamie Redknapp has withdrwn from the squad for the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Belgium failed in their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Belgium failed in their final frenzy of attacking to score a goal to send them into the next round as victory was all that mattered to them. . . . more . . .
The sixteenth and largest ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The sixteenth and largest World Cup Finals begins in hours with champions Brazil facing Scotland in Group A at the new Stade de Nacional in Paris. . . . more . . .
Any German frailties were ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Any German frailties were forgotten as they eased past the challenge presented by Iran with two second half goals. . . . more . . .
Brazil coach Mario Zagallo ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil coach Mario Zagallo has yet to see first game opponents Scotland play. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia decided this game ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Yugoslavia decided this game in the fourth minute with a free kick from Mihajlovic. . . . more . . .
With nothing to play ... (Jun 01, 1998)
With nothing to play for in Bordeaux this game could go in one of two directions. . . . more . . .
Japan and Jamaica can ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan and Jamaica can provide a show for the fans in Lyons this afternoon by going for goals in an entertaining contest. . . . more . . .
Romania will expect to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romania will expect to complete a trio of Group G wins tonight in Paris with victory against Tunisia. . . . more . . .
Croatia and Argentina sent ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia and Argentina sent Bordeaux to sleep this afternoon as neither side put more than average effort and ideas into a poor game. . . . more . . .
The World Cup proper ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The World Cup proper begins tonight in Lens when two teams meet for the runners up place in Group G and a place in the second round knockout. . . . more . . .
Norway have given the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway have given the impression during their preparations for the Finals that they will destroy Morocco. . . . more . . .
Amid an injury scare ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Amid an injury scare surrounding Alessandro Del Piero, Italy coach Cesare Maldini has called striker Enrico Chiesa into the World Cup squad to standby in case the Juventus player does not recover from a thigh strain in time to be named for the Finals in France next month. . . . more . . .
The ticket hotlines are ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The ticket hotlines are now closed after 170,000 tickets were purchased. . . . more . . .
Brazil and Scotland provided ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil and Scotland provided an open and attacking game to start this massive evnt and the world champions needed a piece of outrageous good fortune to wrest the win from their Group A opponents. . . . more . . .
An entertaining game produced ... (Jun 01, 1998)
An entertaining game produced fewer chances than expected but a first win in the Finals for Jamaica. . . . more . . .
Japan needed a late ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan needed a late flurry in the National Stadium in Tokyo to save the game against Paraguay. . . . more . . .
England conquered their nerves ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England conquered their nerves and their cautious selection policy to dominate a game that Colombia never looked like winning. . . . more . . .
The predictable Group stages ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The predictable Group stages are now over and the real World Cup is upon us over the next two weeks. . . . more . . .
Norway twice came from ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Norway twice came from behind to draw 2-2, retrieving something of their reputation as one of the form teams of international football after they lost grip on the first half in Montpelier. . . . more . . .
Iran recovered from their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran recovered from their humiliation in Rome to record a comfortable 4-1 win over Internazionale in Como on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Romania earned a meeting ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romania earned a meeting with Croatia on Tuesday with an improved second half performance after a first show in Paris that was as shocking as their new hair. . . . more . . .
The telephone hotline is ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The telephone hotline is now closed for the sale of World Cup tickets after all 170,000 tickets made available were sold. . . . more . . .
British police have arrested ... (Jun 01, 1998)
British police have arrested eight Algerian men in London in an operation that has been linked by newspapers in the country to a supposed plot to mount terrorist attacks at the World Cup next month in France. . . . more . . .
Italy will man-mark Marcelo ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy will man-mark Marcelo Salas in Bordeaux this afternoon as Group B gets underway. . . . more . . .
Japan coach Takeshi Okada ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada resigned yesterday after the defeat against Jamaica in Lyon. . . . more . . .
The favourites Brazil take ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The favourites Brazil take to Paris and the Stade de Nacional this evening. . . . more . . .
Italy's noted defenders were ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy's noted defenders were able to shut out the Norway attack completely as they overcame their aerial presence to go into the next round. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich have secured ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Bayern Munich have secured the services of Arminia Bielefeld striker Ali Daei for the next Bundesliga season. . . . more . . .
Once again Cameroon appear ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Once again Cameroon appear to be an unknown quantity. . . . more . . .
Roberto Baggio rescued Italy ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Roberto Baggio rescued Italy from World Cup despair in Bordeaux this afternoon four years after the horror of Pasadena in the final four years ago that cost Italy the chance of their fourth world title. . . . more . . .
Italy must subdue a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Italy must subdue a side that has shown all the evidence of being in at the finish in this World Cup. . . . more . . .
The world champions bounced ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The world champions bounced back from defeat with a super show in Paris tonight to mete out an abrupt dismissal to a Chile side that were beaten by the half hour mark. . . . more . . .
South Korea dominated the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Korea dominated the more direct play of their Jamaican visitors to run out 2-1 winners. . . . more . . .
France are expecting to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France are expecting to progress in Lens this afternoon against the surprise qualifiers for the second round. . . . more . . .
Austria saved themselves from ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Austria saved themselves from complete castigation for a negative and poor display against Cameroon with an equaliser deep into injury time at the end of the game. . . . more . . .
Nigeria's place in the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Nigeria's place in the quarter finals of the World Cup is threatened by a well orgainised Denmark team who are used to mounting solid defensive actions. . . . more . . .
Romanian central defender Daniel ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romanian central defender Daniel Prodan looks likely to lose his battle for fitness and will miss the World Cup. . . . more . . .
After extra-time. ... (Jun 01, 1998)
After extra-time. . . . more . . .
Paraguay are hoping to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay are hoping to launch a not-so secret weapon at the World Cup in Montpeiler today as Group D becomes the third qualifying group to kick-off. . . . more . . .
Denmark move on to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark move on to face world champions Brazil in Paris in the quarter finals but may have peaked too soon. . . . more . . .
Germany are now a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany are now a very confident side. . . . more . . .
Denmark were on the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark were on the brink of collapse two weeks ago as coach Bo Johansson openly attacked his players for their lack of effort. . . . more . . .
Romania and Croatia meet ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romania and Croatia meet for a place in the last eight this afternoon in Bordeaux with the prospect of a close and tense encounter. . . . more . . .
Jamaica coach Rene Simoes ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Jamaica coach Rene Simoes has spoilt the country's ongoing World Cup party by admitting at the weekend that he will not be renewing his contract with the national side when it expires in October. . . . more . . .
England coach Glenn Hoddle ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England coach Glenn Hoddle was in the side in Mexico twelve years ago that was eliminated by Argentina and there has been much talk in the English press about the 'hand ball' goal by Diego Maradona that apparently won the game for Argentina. . . . more . . .
The hosts debut in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The hosts debut in one of their few centres of fanatical football support tonight against South Africa. . . . more . . .
At least 30 known ... (Jun 01, 1998)
At least 30 known ticket touts have set up bases in France already as they prepare to buy and sell World Cup tickets. . . . more . . .
Croatia deservedly won a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia deservedly won a poor game by creating a few chances and scoring with a penalty kick at the end of the first half. . . . more . . .
English Premiership side Aston ... (Jun 01, 1998)
English Premiership side Aston Villa have pulled out of a deal to bring Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert to the midlands club. . . . more . . .
Argentina win 4-3 ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentina win 4-3 on penalties David Batty hit a penalty kick straight at Argentina goalkeeper Carlos Roa and this failure to score put Argentina into the next round after a dramatic night in St. . . . more . . .
Paraguay recovered to take ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Paraguay recovered to take control of this match after a lucky escape in the first half. . . . more . . .
The World Cup has ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The World Cup has now been reduced to eight competing sides who face the prospect of elimination over the next two days. . . . more . . .
Tunisia have naturalised a ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Tunisia have naturalised a Brazilian midfielder in time for the World Cup next month. . . . more . . .
All the problems for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
All the problems for France lie in attack as they face their most important match for a generation. . . . more . . .
This awful game drifted ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This awful game drifted to an inevitable conclusion as Saudi Arabia failed to mount many serious attacks and Denmark capitalised with a predictable response. . . . more . . .
Michael Owen is not ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Michael Owen is not for sale according to reports today from Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Denmark produced one of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Denmark produced one of the finest team displays of the tournament to take an axe to Nigerian pretensions of progress in the 1998 Finals. . . . more . . .
France showed something of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France showed something of the threat they will pose to the other favourites by overcoming a stubborn and well organised South African defence but they needed to help to do it. . . . more . . .
Three Argentinian players have ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Three Argentinian players have been at the centre of a drugs test mystery that began yesterday when rumours of three failed dope tests began to circulate. . . . more . . .
Internazionale have bid for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Internazionale have bid for Italy's comeback king Roberto Baggio. . . . more . . .
Dennis Bergkamp took Holland ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Dennis Bergkamp took Holland into the last four with a piece of skill that deserved to separate these two teams in Marseilles. . . . more . . .
It is Spain's intention ... (Jun 01, 1998)
It is Spain's intention to bury the memories of a history of underachievement in the World Cup Finals in France this summer. . . . more . . .
Croatia have reached the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia have reached the last four in the World Cup at their first attempt with a 3-0 win in Lyon against a spent German side. . . . more . . .
Milan's purchase of Alen ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Milan's purchase of Alen Boksic has been scrapped after the Italian giants fired coach Fabio Capello yesterday. . . . more . . .
The first semi-final in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The first semi-final in Marseilles tonight between Brazil and Holland appears to be the stage for a great personal duel between Ronaldo and Dennis Bergkamp. . . . more . . .
Mexico are good. South ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Mexico are good. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo has a significant ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Ronaldo has a significant advantage going into the first World Cup semi-final in Marseilles. . . . more . . .
Croatia are reeling from ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia are reeling from the likely loss of star striker Alen Boksic. . . . more . . .
Taffarel produced two penalty ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Taffarel produced two penalty saves to send Brazil, the reigning champions, into the World Cup Final on Sunday. . . . more . . .
It's derby day in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
It's derby day in the World Cup as local rivals Holland and Belgium clash in Paris. . . . more . . .
The nerves of the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The nerves of the French will be completely exposed in Paris tonight as they play Croatia for the chance of their first World Cup Final. . . . more . . .
France survived conceding their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France survived conceding their first goal in open play in this competition to reach the 1998 World Cup Final in their capital city on Sunday. . . . more . . .
The unfortunate Pierre Issa ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The unfortunate Pierre Issa is now the joint top scorer in the World Cup after his two own goals in Marseilles last night. . . . more . . .
The US Soccer Federation ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The US Soccer Federation are to make an approach to Howard Kendall to be the next coach of the US national team. . . . more . . .
The internecine fighting in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The internecine fighting in Romanian football broke out again today when national coach Anghel Iordanescu dropped midfielder Denis Serban from the main squad for his involvement with the under-21 side. . . . more . . .
England left back Graeme ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England left back Graeme Le Saux is fit to play in the Morocco friendly tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo is a definite ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Ronaldo is a definite starter for Brazil on Sunday in the World Cup Final. . . . more . . .
Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta was withdrawn from training yesterday to protect a damaged ankle. . . . more . . .
Bar owners in the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Bar owners in the French town of Toulouse have swamped their cellars with stocks of beer to prepare for the visit of England fans next month. . . . more . . .
French striker Christophe Dugarry ... (Jun 01, 1998)
French striker Christophe Dugarry has threatened to quit the game if a secret deal takes place to sell him to Glasgow Rangers. . . . more . . .
Glasgow Rangers have completed ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Glasgow Rangers have completed the signing of Dutch international defender Arthur Numan for £5 million. . . . more . . .
Croatian defender Dario Simic ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatian defender Dario Simic looks set to sign for English Premiership side Everton next week. . . . more . . .
The game of the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The game of the tournament so far ended in victory for Nigeria as Spain faded badly in the second half. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina have completed the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Fiorentina have completed the signing of Italian World Cup squad member Moreno Torricelli from champions Juventus. . . . more . . .
Croatia have lost their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia have lost their strike force after two disastrous days in training. . . . more . . .
When teams want to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
When teams want to be left alone with their depression and regrets for what might have been, they are instead forced to perform the next to last rite in a modern World Cup Finals. . . . more . . .
Mexico came from behind ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Mexico came from behind and proved their ability to beat a side with only ten men in Lyon. . . . more . . .
A straight fight appears ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A straight fight appears to be developing between Manchester United and Internazionale for the services of Gabriel Batistuta. . . . more . . .
Croatia end the tournament ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia end the tournament as the official 'third place' side in the world after this 2-1 win in the Parc des Princes. . . . more . . .
This game drifted to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This game drifted to an inevitable goalless draw after the Belgian coach George Leekens shored up the right side of his defence after only 20 minutes. . . . more . . .
Brazil are the only ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil are the only side to have won the World Cup away from their own continent and tonight in Paris they will attempt to emulate that piece of 1958 history and win a fifth world title. . . . more . . .
US coach Steve Sampson ... (Jun 01, 1998)
US coach Steve Sampson has allowed two players to leave training for the national side and will allow two more to rejoin their clubs after the friendly with Scotland on May 30th in New Jersey. . . . more . . .
France are the sixteenth ... (Jun 01, 1998)
France are the sixteenth champions of the world after a 3-0 win over reigning holders Brazil in the Stade de France in Paris tonight. . . . more . . .
Japan will make their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan will make their debut in the Finals against one of the tournament favourites this afternoon in Toulouse when Argentina threaten a harsh lesson for the new boys. . . . more . . .
Brazil coach Mario Zagallo's ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil coach Mario Zagallo's tenure in charge of the former world champions is ending in disarray. . . . more . . .
Iran have fired coach ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran have fired coach Tomoslav Ivic after the national side was crushed 7-1 by AS Roma. . . . more . . .
Edmundo went flying into ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Edmundo went flying into a rage just minutes before the World Cup Final when coach Mario Zagallo dumped him from the starting line up. . . . more . . .
Iran have spent their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran have spent their time since qualification in confusion and disarray. . . . more . . .
The coach of world ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The coach of world champions France looks like weakening on his stated intention to resign the post after the World Cup. . . . more . . .
England will play French ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England will play French club side Cannes in a friendly before the World Cup starts next month. . . . more . . .
This is the final ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This is the final ranking of the 32 teams who took part in the 1998 World Cup Finals. . . . more . . .
Two new nations clash ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Two new nations clash tonight in Lens for what is likely to be a harsh physical encounter. . . . more . . .
"We lost the World ... (Jun 01, 1998)
"We lost the World Cup but I won another cup - my life" said Ronaldo yesterday after it was confirmed that the young star had suffered a fit on the night before the World Cup Final. . . . more . . .
This is the final ... (Jun 01, 1998)
This is the final ranking of the 32 teams who took part in the 1998 World Cup Finals. . . . more . . .
One of the themes ... (Jun 01, 1998)
One of the themes of this World Cup was evident in Toulouse this afternoon as Argentina defeated Japan by a goal to Nilis. . . . more . . .
1 France 2 Brazil ... (Jun 01, 1998)
1 France 2 Brazil 3 Croatia 4 Holland 5 Italy 6 Denmark 7 Argentina 8 Germany 9 England 10 Paraguay 11 Yugoslavia 12 Mexico 13 Norway 14 Chile 15 Nigeria 16 Romania 17 Spain 18 Morocco 19 Belgium 20 Iran 21 Colombia 22 Jamaica 23 Austria 24 Cameroon 25 South Africa 26 Scotland 27 Saudi Arabia 28 Tunisia 29 Bulgaria 30 South Korea 31 Japan 32 USA . . . more . . .
Romanian striker Denis Serban ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romanian striker Denis Serban has withdrawn from the World Cup squad through injury. . . . more . . .
A miserable World Cup ... (Jun 01, 1998)
A miserable World Cup for the US led to the firing of coach Steve Sampson and the hunt is now ongoing for the man to succeed him. . . . more . . .
The decisive moment in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The decisive moment in this match was entirely predictable as Sinisa Mihajlovic used a freekick to curl the ball around the defensive wall and it was into the net on the bounce past Nakissa in the Iranian goal. . . . more . . .
Brazil have been hit ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Brazil have been hit by injuries and illness as coach Mario Zagallo gathers his forces for the defence of their title next month. . . . more . . .
Japan are looking for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Japan are looking for a new coach after Takeshi Okada haneded in his resignation after the 3-0 defeat by Jamaica. . . . more . . .
Argentina confirmed their fine ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Argentina confirmed their fine recent form with a persuasive win in Mendoza against Chile. . . . more . . .
South Korea, the most ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Korea, the most successful Asian country in terms of World Cup qualification, had a traumatic time in France and are left looking for a new coach. . . . more . . .
Croatia needed good fortune ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Croatia needed good fortune to add to their undoubted skilss in Lens tonight to overcome a Jamaican side who impressed throughout with their application and endeavour. . . . more . . .
Bulgaria self destructed again ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Bulgaria self destructed again amid intrigue and disciplinary problems. . . . more . . .
Scotland goalkeeper Andy Gorham ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Scotland goalkeeper Andy Gorham walked out of the World Cup last night as press reports back in the UK concerning his private life were published. . . . more . . .
Tunisia are looking for ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Tunisia are looking for a replacement for French coach Henri Michel after they failed to impress in Group G. . . . more . . .
After a night of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
After a night of trouble with their supporters in Marseilles, the England team enter the World Cup Finals this afternoon hoping to avoid similar negative publicity. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia were the ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Saudi Arabia were the first side to be eliminated from the competition in France and they immediately fired Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. . . . more . . .
Scotland were outclassed in ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Scotland were outclassed in their final match against Morocco but their defensive showing in the opening game against Brazil was the first indication that all was not well with the world champions. . . . more . . .
Romania have good form ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Romania have good form coming into this Group G opener against Colombia and will look to establish an early foothold in the section with a win in Lyons. . . . more . . .
Philippe Troussier ended his ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Philippe Troussier ended his association with the South African national side after their elimination. . . . more . . .
South Korea can thank ... (Jun 01, 1998)
South Korea can thank a late substitution and a goalkeeping error for salvaging something from a dismal first half performance against the Czech Republic today. . . . more . . .
Cameroon spoke bitterly of ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Cameroon spoke bitterly of a campaing against them by referees as they left the World Cup after the Group stage. . . . more . . .
Germany will look to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany will look to make the entrance of champions in Paris tonight at the Parc des Princes. . . . more . . .
Austria can lay claim ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Austria can lay claim to the title of dullest competitors at the World Cup. . . . more . . .
US coach Steve Sampson ... (Jun 01, 1998)
US coach Steve Sampson has had a welcome boost to his World Cup planning with the arrival of two new players in the squad. . . . more . . .
Jamaica won a match ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Jamaica won a match at the World Cup Finals with a 3-0 victory over Japan in their last Group H game. . . . more . . .
England cruised through their ... (Jun 01, 1998)
England cruised through their game in Marseilles this afternoon without ever needing to hit top gear against Tunisia. . . . more . . .
Amid internal strife and ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Amid internal strife and the resignation of coach Hernana Dario Gomez, Colombia collapsed in their final Group G match against England. . . . more . . .
Germany were held to ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Germany were held to a goalless draw by Finland in Helsinki last night and looked anything but their usual efficient selves. . . . more . . .
Iran recorded a fine ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Iran recorded a fine win against the USA in which they outclassed a naive and technically poor American side. . . . more . . .
There was only one ... (Jun 01, 1998)
There was only one notable incident in this match and it came at the death of the first half. . . . more . . .
Belgium came very close ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Belgium came very close to making it into the second round but an equaliser from South Korea in their final Group E match put them out of the competition. . . . more . . .
Morocco impressed many with ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Morocco impressed many with their ability and talent. . . . more . . .
The US side improved ... (Jun 01, 1998)
The US side improved a great deal in the second half and defended throughout this match with discipline and organisation but the side was ultimately undone in the Parc des Princes by two pieces of ill fortune. . . . more . . .
Spain were the biggest ... (Jun 01, 1998)
Spain were the biggest flop in the World Cup. . . . more . . .
