Archive soccer news from around the world
Real add Morientes to growing World Club injury list (Dec 31, 1999)
Real Madrid are facing an injury crisis as they prepare for the first World Club championship in Brazil. . . . more . . .
Tottenham agree purchase of two promising youths (Dec 31, 1999)
Tottenham have signed two youth internationals in a joint £1.2 million deal with lower league Peterbrough United. 18 year old England striker Matthew Etherington and Welsh under-21 winger Simon Davies are to discuss personal terms next week with the London club. . . . more . . .
Hosts Ghana call up 26 for African Nations Cup (Dec 30, 1999)
African Nations Cup hosts Ghana have announced their squad for the competition which starts on January 22nd. . . . more . . .
Sevilla try to sell Tsartas (Dec 30, 1999)
Sevilla are in talks to sell Greek international Vassilis Tsartas to Aston Villa. . . . more . . .
AS Roma to miss Assuncao for next six weeks (Dec 30, 1999)
AS Roma have sent midfielder Marcos Assuncao for a knee operation and the player is expected to miss the next six weeks of the season. . . . more . . .
Rangers linked with move for Baggio (Dec 30, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers have been linked in the Italian press with a move for out-of-favour Internazionale star Roberto Baggio. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid restructure football management (Dec 30, 1999)
World Club contenders Real Madrid have announced a reorganisation of the club as they prepare for the Brazil tournament next week. . . . more . . .
Nakata favours AC Milan option (Dec 30, 1999)
Perugia star Hidetoshi Nakata is reluctant to sign for AS Roma as the capital club prepare a bid for the Japanese international. . . . more . . .
OM sell Diawara to PSG (Dec 30, 1999)
Olympique Marseille have completed a clear out of their strike force by selling former Arsenal forward Kaba Diawara to Paris Saint Germain. . . . more . . .
Vasco da Gama win World Club warm up easily (Dec 30, 1999)
Vasco da Gama have warmed up for the inaugural World Club championship by hammering Raja Casablanca 4-1 in a friendly. . . . more . . .
Ihara chooses to join Japanese champions (Dec 30, 1999)
Japanese veteran Masami Ihara has accepted an offer to join Jubilo Iwata. . . . more . . .
Kewell wins top Oceania award (Dec 29, 1999)
Leeds United star Harry Kewell has been voted Oceania's Player of the Year. . . . more . . .
Nigeria push for fines after training absences (Dec 29, 1999)
Nigeria have reported Arsenal and Chelsea for their refusal to allow squad members to train with the national side over the holiday season. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel buys his alma mater club (Dec 29, 1999)
Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has bought his own club. . . . more . . .
OM fail in bid for Chippo (Dec 29, 1999)
Coventry City have rejected a £3 million bid from Olympique Marseille for Moroccan international Yousef Chippo. . . . more . . .
AS Roma fail in latest bid for Emerson (Dec 29, 1999)
Bayer Leverkusen have rejected the latest offer for their Brazilian star Emerson from AS Roma. . . . more . . .
Collymore rejects try out at Montpellier (Dec 29, 1999)
Montpellier have axed plans to sign Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco sell Legwinski to Bordeaux (Dec 29, 1999)
AS Monaco have sold midfielder Sylvain Legwinski to Girondins Bordeaux. . . . more . . .
Benfica buy Sabry from PAOK and look at defender (Dec 29, 1999)
Benfica have signed PAOK Salonika striker Abdelsatr Sabry. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo says he will stay at Barca until 2003 (Dec 29, 1999)
FC Barcelona star Rivaldo has told Brazilian journalists that he will stay at the Spanish champions until his contract ends in 2003. . . . more . . .
PSV sell Khokhlov to Sociedad (Dec 29, 1999)
Russian international midfielder Dmitri Khokhlov has joined struggling Spanish outfit Real Sociedad. . . . more . . .
Blatter defends World Cup revision in latest address (Dec 29, 1999)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has again raised the issue of a World Cup every two years in his end of year editorial message in 'FIFA News'. . . . more . . .
Montpellier want to sign Collymore (Dec 28, 1999)
Montpellier have been in talks with Aston Villa to sign striker Stan Collymore. . . . more . . .
United end century with another late show (Dec 28, 1999)
Manchester United's ambition of ending the year at the top of the Premiership collapsed at Sunderland tonight with a 2-2 draw. . . . more . . .
Bologna to sign Pisa's Ferrari (Dec 28, 1999)
Bologna have signed 19 year old striker Fausto Ferrari from Pisa. . . . more . . .
Oman refuse Krol pay demands (Dec 28, 1999)
Oman have broken off talks with former Dutch international star Ruud Krol over pay demands made by Krol to take over the Omani national team. . . . more . . .
Partizan Belgrade sell Tomic to Bordeaux (Dec 27, 1999)
Girondins Bordeaux have signed Partizan Belgrade midfielder Djorde Tomic. . . . more . . .
Kyiv Dynamo sign Demetradze (Dec 27, 1999)
Kyiv Dynamo have smashed their transfer record to sign Alania Vladikavkaz' Georgian striker Georgi Demetradze. . . . more . . .
Gross says no to Switzerland job (Dec 27, 1999)
Former Tottenham coach Christian Gross has turned down the chance to manage the Swiss national team. . . . more . . .
Moeller Nielsen agrees to coach Israel (Dec 27, 1999)
Israel have appointed Richard Moeller Nielsen as their new national team coach. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio bid for Kezman (Dec 27, 1999)
SS Lazio have made a £17 million bid to sign Partizan Belgrade striker Mateja Kezman. . . . more . . .
Parma AC enter chase for Dabo (Dec 27, 1999)
Parma AC are to rival Manchester United in attempts to sign Internazionale midfielder Ousmane Dabo. . . . more . . .
Sale of Everton agreed for next month (Dec 25, 1999)
Premiership club Everton are set to see in the millennium in under new ownership. . . . more . . .
Olympiakos sign new striker (Dec 24, 1999)
Olympiakos have signed AS Roma squad player Lambros Houtos in a £3 milion deal. . . . more . . .
AS Roma bid for Zanetti (Dec 24, 1999)
AS Roma are preparing an £8 million bid to sign Internazionale midfielder Javier Zanetti. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina put more work into Vampeta deal (Dec 24, 1999)
Fiorentina coach Giovanni Trapattoni is in Brazil to have talks with Corinthians midfielder Marcio Vampeta. . . . more . . .
AC Milan to sell striker Ganz (Dec 24, 1999)
AC Milan are close to selling striker Maurizio Ganz. . . . more . . .
Udinese to sign Brazilian Alberto (Dec 23, 1999)
Udinese are to sign Brazilian striker Alberto Valentin do Carmo Neto otherwise known as Alberto from Atletico Paranaense. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona add Bakero to coaching staff (Dec 23, 1999)
FC Barcelona hero Joe Bakero has been added to the Spanish champions' coaching staff. . . . more . . .
Gamarra offered to AC Milan (Dec 23, 1999)
AC Milan and Juventus are set to clash over attempts to sign Paraguayan international defender Carlos Gamarra from Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
OM send De la Pena back to SS Lazio (Dec 23, 1999)
Olympique Marseille have sent Spanish international Iva pool player will join the Copenhagen club on loan until the end of the season but there is a chance his move could now be permanent. . . . more . . .
Gascoigne may make Disney move (Dec 23, 1999)
Middlesbrough are in talks with Fulham and the MLS to off load midfielder Paul Gascoigne. . . . more . . .
Walter Samuel may need knee surgery before Roma move (Dec 23, 1999)
Boca Juniors have sent defender Walter Samuel for a knee scan on a ligament injury. . . . more . . .
Football to rule at new Wembley (Dec 22, 1999)
The British government has cleared the way for Wembley stadium to be the focus for the country's bid for the 2006 World Cup bid by scrapping plans for the rebuilt stadium to host athletics events. . . . more . . .
Chinese international banned for a year (Dec 22, 1999)
Chinese international Sun Jihai has been banned for a year from playing for his country by world governing body FIFA. . . . more . . .
Bosnia appoint new coach (Dec 22, 1999)
Bosnia Hercegovina have appointed Miso Smajlovic as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Chelsea to change defence with Thome signing (Dec 22, 1999)
Chelsea have bought Brazilian defender Emerson Thome from Sheffield Wednesday as the club prepare to dump French World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf. . . . more . . .
Valdano rejects chance of return to Real (Dec 22, 1999)
Real Madrid have ended talks with their former coach Jorge Valdano and he will not now return to the club to take charge of their first team. . . . more . . .
Scots offer to donate Glasgow grounds for English 2006 bid (Dec 22, 1999)
Scotland have offered three of their top stadiums to England to help boost the bid to bring the 2006 World Cup to the British Isles. . . . more . . .
Graham under pressure after new Tottenham crash (Dec 22, 1999)
Tottenham manager George Graham has rejected threats to his job after their 6-1 loss at Newcastle United in an FA Cup replay. . . . more . . .
Atletico Madrid president banned from running club (Dec 22, 1999)
Atletico Madrid president Jesus Gil has been suspended from running the club and an administrator appointed by a Spanish court in the latest round of a fraud investigation into the misappropriation of funds from the southern resort town of Marbella. . . . more . . .
Penarol star fails dope test (Dec 21, 1999)
Penarol star Pablo Bengochu has tested positive for caffeine abuse following a Mercosur Cup semi final defeat against Flamengo. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo in new row with FC Barcelona (Dec 21, 1999)
FC Barcelona have dropped Rivaldo - less than 24 hours after the Brazilian was named the new European Footballer of the year. . . . more . . .
Rangers plan to boost finances by £40 million (Dec 21, 1999)
Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers are to produce a new share issie. . . . more . . .
Vasco da Gama buy Junior Baiano (Dec 21, 1999)
World Club championship contenders Vasco da Gama have bought Brazilian international Junior Baiano from Palmeiras. . . . more . . .
Chelsea defence looks ahead to ban and defections (Dec 21, 1999)
Chelsea defenders have hit the news in England after their collapse to Premiership leaders Leeds United on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Iran's Azizi in talks to join Turkish club (Dec 21, 1999)
Turkish club Antalyaspor are in talks to sign Iranian international striker Khodadad Azizi. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich take Polish hopeful on trial (Dec 21, 1999)
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have taken Polish international midfielder Slawomir Wojciechoveski on a trial. . . . more . . .
West Ham chief resigns over registration fiasco (Dec 20, 1999)
West Ham United club secretary Graham Mackrell has stepped down following the Football League’s ruling that the club must replay their Worthington Cup tie. . . . more . . .
New European Footballer of the Year is Rivaldo (Dec 20, 1999)
Correspondents of 'France Football' magazine have voted Rivaldo the European Footballer of the Year. . . . more . . .
AC Milan complete West signing from Inter (Dec 20, 1999)
AC Milan have completed the signing of Nigerian international defender Taribo West from city rivals Internazionale. . . . more . . .
AC Milan to sign Jose Mari from Atletico Madrid (Dec 20, 1999)
AC Milan are in talks to sign Jose Mari from Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina's Torricelli gets six month lay off (Dec 20, 1999)
Fiorentina have written off the season for left back Moreno Torricelli. . . . more . . .
Villa say Dublin to miss three months with injury (Dec 19, 1999)
Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin will miss the next three months of the season with a fractured vertebrae in his neck. . . . more . . .
Eintracht Frankfurt fire coach (Dec 19, 1999)
Struggling Bundesliga club Eintracht Fraknfurt have fired coach Joerg Berger. . . . more . . .
Cruzeiro's Alves on his way to Berlin (Dec 19, 1999)
Brazilian club Cruzeiro are in talks to sell striker Alex Alves to Hertha Belrin. . . . more . . .
New accolade for Rivaldo (Dec 18, 1999)
With only two days to go before the European Footballer of the Year awards dinner in Paris on Monday, FC Barcelona's Rivaldo has won another accolade. . . . more . . .
AS Roma fined for Celtic cross displays by fans (Dec 18, 1999)
AS Roma have been fined £12,000 after an Italian league disciplinary tribunal found their fans had been displaying right wing banners at three recent matches. . . . more . . .
Weah to have one month injury lay off (Dec 17, 1999)
AC Milan striker George Weah will miss the next twenty-five days of the Serie A season with an ankle injury. . . . more . . .
New knee operation for Gascoigne (Dec 17, 1999)
Middlesbrough are to send midfielder Paul Gascoigne for a knee operation that could see him miss the next five weeks of the season. . . . more . . .
Perugia cocaine mystery (Dec 17, 1999)
An unnamed Perugia player has tested positive for cocaine use. . . . more . . .
Bilardo goes to work in Libya (Dec 17, 1999)
Former Argentinian World Cup coach Carlos Bilardo has arrived in Libya to help the country's national team. . . . more . . .
Leeds to add Wilcox to squad (Dec 17, 1999)
Leeds United will today complete the signing of Blackburn midfielder Jason Wilcox for £2.5 million. 28 year old Wilcox who has one England cap gained during Glenn Hoddle’s reign as England coach, joined Blackburn as a trainee and will first has to agree personal terms with the club although this is usually a formality. . . . more . . .
Gress decides to leave Swiss job (Dec 17, 1999)
Switzerland national team coach Gilbert Gress has turned down the chance to lead his side into World Cup qualifying and will leave his post in June. . . . more . . .
Bordeaux want NGotty from AC Milan (Dec 17, 1999)
AC Milan's purchase of Internazionale reject Taribo West has unsettled fringe squad member Bruno NGotty. . . . more . . .
Touch line ban for Vialli (Dec 17, 1999)
Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli has been banned from the touch line for his club's next Champions League match. . . . more . . .
Dimitrov chooses Levski over national team job (Dec 17, 1999)
Bulgaria national team coach Dimitar Dimitrov has left his job to take charge of Levski Sofia. . . . more . . .
BSkyB to buy stake in Sunderland (Dec 17, 1999)
Premiership club Sunderland have announced a financial deal with BSkyB that will see the satellite channel buy a 5% stake in the club. . . . more . . .
Flamengo take narrow lead to Mercosur decider (Dec 17, 1999)
Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo will take a narrow 4-3 lead into their Mercosur Cup decider after a close game with Palmeiras last night. . . . more . . .
Only 300 see Juventus set up Lazio clash (Dec 17, 1999)
Italian giants Juventus received one of the lowest crowds in their history last night when only 300 fans turned up to watch them play against Napoli. . . . more . . .
United deny top level rift (Dec 17, 1999)
Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has denied that a rift with manager Sir Alex Ferguson threatens the domination of the treble winners. . . . more . . .
AS Roma hang on to Aldair (Dec 17, 1999)
AS Roma have blocked attempts by Flamengo to sign veteran defender Aldair. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo signs on to wear Armani clothes (Dec 17, 1999)
Injured Brazilian star Ronaldo has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Italian clothing giant Giorgio Armani. . . . more . . .
Derby close to signing Strupar from Genk (Dec 16, 1999)
Struggling Premiership side Derby County have agreed a £3 million fee to sign KRC Genk striker Branko Strupar. . . . more . . .
United try to keep Sheringham with new contract offer (Dec 16, 1999)
Manchester United are to offer veteran striker Teddy Sheringham a new contract but the 33 year old is set to leave the treble winners in the summer. . . . more . . .
Zenit star in serious condition after more Russian violence (Dec 16, 1999)
Moldova captain Alexandru Curtianu was fighting for his life in a Russian hospital last night after emergency brain surgery following an attack outside his flat in St Petersburg. . . . more . . .
Kaiser Chiefs boss shot dead in Soweto (Dec 15, 1999)
The president of top South African club Kaiser Chiefs has been shot dead. 69 year old Clarence Mlokoti was one of the elder statesmen of the South African game and his violent death casts another shadow over the country's bid to stage the 2006 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Eintracht fans plan mass protest (Dec 15, 1999)
Struggling Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt will see a protest from angry fans before the game tonight with second place Bayer Leverkusen. . . . more . . .
Sunderland buy new winger (Dec 15, 1999)
West Bromwich Albion winger Kevin Kilbane will sign for Sunderland today for £2.5 million. . . . more . . .
Plans for new Wembley delayed again (Dec 15, 1999)
England’s hopes to become hosts for the 2006 World Cup were dealt another blow today as an expected final decision on Wembley Stadium redesign plans failed to materialise. . . . more . . .
River Plate agree to sell Macaluso to Sampdoria (Dec 15, 1999)
Buenos Aires club River Plate have agreed to sell midfielder Damian Macaluso to Sampdoria. . . . more . . .
Flamengo want Aldair and Ze Elias (Dec 15, 1999)
Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo are back in talks to sign AS Roma defender Aldair. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup Fourth Round draw (Dec 15, 1999)
Spanish league leaders Deportivo la Coruna have drawn Premiership side Arsenal in the UEFA Cup Fourth Round. . . . more . . .
Hearts eye Collymore loan deal (Dec 15, 1999)
Scottish Premier League side Hearts are in talks to sign Aston Villa reject Stan Collymore on loan until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Alex is named Japan's Player of the Year (Dec 14, 1999)
Brazilian Alex has been voted Japan's Player of the Year. . . . more . . .
South Africa turns to Salmon after Masinga injury (Dec 14, 1999)
South Africa have named their squad for next year’s African Nations tournament. . . . more . . .
Israel target Moeller-Nielsen to be next coach (Dec 14, 1999)
Israel are in talks to make former European champion coach Richard Moeller-Nielsen their next national team boss. . . . more . . .
AC Milan want West to switch from Inter (Dec 14, 1999)
AC Milan are in talks with city rivals Internazionale to sign their Nigerian defender Taribo West. . . . more . . .
Celtic set to sign Scheidt from Gremio (Dec 14, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic are set to beat Fiorentina to the signing of Gremio defender Rafael Scheidt. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin to sign Mexican star Hernandez (Dec 14, 1999)
Hertha Berlin are to sign Mexican international striker Luis Hernandez The Bundesliga side are in the second phase of the Champions League and want to strengthen their squad. . . . more . . .
Dundee Utd want to sign Saunders (Dec 13, 1999)
Scottish Premier League side Dundee United are to approach Bradford City to try and secure striker Dean Saunders on loan until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Middlesbrough want Ferguson from Newcastle (Dec 13, 1999)
Middlesbrough are preparing a £4.5 million bid for Newcastle United striker Duncan Ferguson. . . . more . . .
Atletico Madrid offer ticket refund after latest defeat (Dec 13, 1999)
Atletico Madrid president Jesus Gil has offered to refund season tickets for the club's angry fans after another defeat at the weekend. . . . more . . .
AS Bari write off Masinga's season for surgery (Dec 13, 1999)
The season is finished for AS Bari and South Africa striker Phil Masinga. . . . more . . .
Nigeria announce squad for African Nations Cup (Dec 13, 1999)
Nigeria have announced their squad to play in the African Nations Cup finals next month. . . . more . . .
Raja Casablanca take African place in Brazil showpiece (Dec 13, 1999)
Moroccan club Raja Casablanca have completed the line up for the inaugural World Club Cup in Brazil next month. . . . more . . .
Flamengo line up Carpegiani as coach (Dec 13, 1999)
Former Paraguay national coach Paolo Cesar Carpegiani has been fired by Sao Paolo. . . . more . . .
Gazzayev returns for second spell at Dynamo Moscow (Dec 12, 1999)
Former Alania Vladikavkaz coach Valery Gazzayev has returned to Dynamo Moscow to complete unfinished business. . . . more . . .
'Onze Mondial' readers vote for Rivaldo (Dec 12, 1999)
French magazine 'Onze Mondial' have released their annual readers' poll results in an indication of where the major 1999 awards will be won. . . . more . . .
Milan to host Champions League final in May (Dec 12, 1999)
AC Milan's Giuseppe Meazza stadium will host the first Champions League final of the century next May. . . . more . . .
Leicester sign winger for record fee (Dec 10, 1999)
Leicester City have signed former England under 21 international Darren Eadie in a record breaking £3 million deal. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup Third Round results (Dec 10, 1999)
The third round of the UEFA Cup was completed tonight. . . . more . . .
Masinga's knee problem forces long lay-off (Dec 10, 1999)
Bari striker Phil Masinga could miss out on next years African Nations Cup following a knee ligament injury. . . . more . . .
Knee surgery ends FC Porto star Baia's year (Dec 10, 1999)
FC Porto goalkeeper Vitor Baia has undergone surgery in Lisbon to mend damaged knee ligaments in his right leg. . . . more . . .
Rangers captain says sorry for racially abusing Ikpeba (Dec 09, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers captain Lorenzo Amoruso has apologised to the club and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Viktor Ikpeba for making racist insults to the Nigerian. . . . more . . .
Rangers captain escapes race sanction (Dec 09, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers captain Lorenzo Amoruso has escaped UEFA sanction for his racist abuse of a Borussia Dortmund player in their UEFA Cup clash in Germany on Tuesday night. . . . more . . .
Leicester close in on new winger (Dec 09, 1999)
Leicester City are in talks to sign former England under-21 star Darren Eadie. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina search for alternatives to Vampeta (Dec 09, 1999)
Fiorentina have responded to the failure of their bid to sign Gremio defender Rafael Scheidt by entering talks with AS Bari to sign Gaetano De Rosa. . . . more . . .
Universidad try to hold onto Maestri (Dec 09, 1999)
Chilean champions Universidad have turned down a £6 million bid for their striker Flavio Maestri from Udinese. . . . more . . .
Newcastle plan new sponsorship deal (Dec 09, 1999)
Newcastle United have announced a re-financing plan involving a media company taking over as new main sponsors The £25 million deal will see the Premiership club partner Premium TV in a number of media projects. . . . more . . .
Irish seal new television contract (Dec 09, 1999)
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup matches will produce at least a £4.25 million windfall for the game in that country. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio line up Millennium transfer targets (Dec 09, 1999)
SS Lazio have been linked with a bid to buy Real Zaragoza top scorer Savo Milosevic. . . . more . . .
Ranger Amoruso accused of race taunts (Dec 08, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers captain Lorenzo Amoruso has been accused of hurling racist insults at Borussia Dortmund midfielder Viktor Ikpeba during his team's penalty shootout defeat in Germany yesterday. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio sign Ravanelli and may loan Inzaghi out (Dec 08, 1999)
SS Lazio have signed striker Fabrizio Ravanelli from Olympique Marseille. . . . more . . .
Keane to sign new four year contract with United (Dec 08, 1999)
Manchester United will sign captain Roy Keane to a new four year contract by tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Keane pay deal sets new precedent (Dec 08, 1999)
The inevitable breaking of the Manchester United pay structure to meet the demands of captain Roy Keane will send a shock through all other Premiership clubs. . . . more . . .
Ajax game cancelled due to hooligan fears (Dec 08, 1999)
Ajax Amsterdam's game at FC Twente has been cancelled. . . . more . . .
Kyiv coach may be sacked after Champions League defeats (Dec 08, 1999)
Kyiv Dynamo coach Valery Lobanovsky has confirmed his intention to stay at the club despite recent health problems. . . . more . . .
Feyenoord to bring in van Marwijk as coach (Dec 08, 1999)
Dutch champions Feyenoord have announced the successor to coach Leo Beenhakker in a press release from Rotterdam. . . . more . . .
Vialli facing ban and fine after red card (Dec 08, 1999)
Chelsea coach Gianluca Vialli is facing a touchline ban after being sent off during the second half of his club's 0-0 draw with SS Lazio in Rome. . . . more . . .
Gremio fight to keep star defender Scheidt (Dec 08, 1999)
Brazilian club Gremio are preparing a new contract offer to their star defender Rafael Scheidt to try and deflect recent interest from Fiorentina and Glasgow Celtic. . . . more . . .
Africa World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The African qualifying round for the 2002 World Cup has been drawn in Tokyo. . . . more . . .
Brazil in the clear after player scandal (Dec 07, 1999)
World governing body FIFA have dismissed any suggestion that Brazil could be banned from the 2002 World Cup after fielding over-age and ineligible players at the recent under-17 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Americas World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The draw for the CONCACAF section of the 2002 World Cup preliminary rounds has been made. . . . more . . .
Asia World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The draw for the Asian section of the 2002 World Cup preliminary rounds has just been made. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin want Di Napoli (Dec 07, 1999)
Hertha Berlin are to bid £4 million for Piacenza striker Arturo Di Napoli. . . . more . . .
Germany and England to clash in World Cup 2002 (Dec 07, 1999)
The 2002 World Cup qualifying draw has seen Germany put into the same group as England. . . . more . . .
Europe World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The draw for the european section of the 2002 World Cup preliminary rounds has been made with England being grouped with Germany. . . . more . . .
Bologna eye Carbone move (Dec 07, 1999)
Bologna have turned to Aston Villa loan striker Benito Carbone as a possible signing next week. . . . more . . .
FIFA wants North Korea to host two World Cup games (Dec 07, 1999)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter claimed yesterday that the world governing body was still interested in seeing North Korea host matches at the 2002 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Valdano set to take charge at Real Madrid (Dec 07, 1999)
Real Madrid have begun talks to make Jorge Valdano their new coach. . . . more . . .
Oceania World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The Oceania section of the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign has been drawn in Tokyo. . . . more . . .
AIK sell defender to Coventry City (Dec 07, 1999)
AIK Stockholm have agreed to sell full back Tomas Gustaffson to Coventry City. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio set to sign Ravanelli (Dec 07, 1999)
SS Lazio expect to sign Fabrizio Ravanelli from Olympique Marseille on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Betis bid for Udinese striker Sosa (Dec 07, 1999)
Real Betis have offered £6 million to Udinese to try and tempt them to sell striker Roberto Sosa. . . . more . . .
South America World Cup 2002 draw (Dec 07, 1999)
The draw for the 2002 World Cup preliminary rounds are being held today. . . . more . . .
Depressed Vialli looks to have had enough (Dec 07, 1999)
Chelsea face SS Lazio in Rome tonight with coach Gianluca Vialli wracked by doubts over his future at the club. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup Preview (Dec 06, 1999)
The UEFA Cup third round concludes this week and the competition will be left with eight clubs to contest with the latter stages from March. . . . more . . .
United hope to sign new Keane contract soon (Dec 06, 1999)
Manchester United hope to sign a new contract with captain Roy Keane before the end of the week. . . . more . . .
FIFA plan World Cup TV revolution (Dec 06, 1999)
World governing body FIFA has decided to phase out free access of the World Cup finals in 2002. . . . more . . .
Scotland coach plans to leave job at end of 2001 (Dec 06, 1999)
Scotland coach Craig Brown has told reporters in Tokyo that he intends to resign as Scotland coach after the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Europe steals the show in World Cup draw (Dec 06, 1999)
The draw for the 2002 World Cup Finals preliminary rounds will be held in Tokyo tomorrow evening, 10.00 AM Tuesday, British time. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo returns to Milan (Dec 06, 1999)
Internazionale striker Ronaldo has returned to Milan after a knee operation in Paris. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid plan to rival Milan for Camacho (Dec 06, 1999)
Real Madrid look like turning to Jorge Valdano to halt the latest crisis at the Spanish giants. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview (Dec 06, 1999)
The last Champions League matches of the year take place over Tuesday and Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Derby manager gets misconduct charge (Dec 03, 1999)
Derby County manager Jim Smith has been charged with misconduct by the FA as the English authorities continue to try and defend under fire match officials. . . . more . . .
Yokohama make Ardiles new coach (Dec 03, 1999)
Former Argentine World Cup winner Osvaldo Ardles is to return to coaching in Japan. . . . more . . .
Rangers sign Billy Dodds on three year contract (Dec 03, 1999)
Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers have signed striker Billy Dodds from Dundee United for £1.3 million. . . . more . . .
Vasco da Gama say Romario is theirs (Dec 03, 1999)
Vasco da Gama have denied claims that Al Nassr signed contract with Romario before the veteran striker completed a move from Flamengo to rejoin his first club. . . . more . . .
Inter offer West to United (Dec 03, 1999)
Internazionale have offered Nigerian defender Taribo West to Manchester United and the new world champions may be keen to buy. . . . more . . .
Bologna sell defender Lucic to AIK (Dec 03, 1999)
Bologna have agreed the sale of Swedish defender Teddy Lucic to AIK Stockholm. . . . more . . .
Rangers bid £1.3 million for Dodds (Dec 03, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers have made £1.3 million offer for Scotland international striker Billy Dodds. . . . more . . .
Caniggia denies attack on photographer (Dec 03, 1999)
Former AS Roma and Argentina star Claudio Caniggia has denied that he attacked a photographer but he faces arrest if he returns to his native country. . . . more . . .
United talks with Keane suffer break down (Dec 03, 1999)
Manchester United's attempts to sign a new contract with captain Roy Keane have broken down. . . . more . . .
Brazil caught in over age players scandal (Dec 03, 1999)
World governing body FIFA is looking at a possible ban for Brazil from the next World Cup. . . . more . . .
Rangers target Jansen to add to attack (Dec 03, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers have made a £3 million bid to buy Blackburn Rovers striker Matt Jansen. . . . more . . .
Ukraine want Blokhin as new national team coach (Dec 03, 1999)
Ukraine are set to ask former left wing great Oleg Blokhin to take charge of the national team. . . . more . . .
Bologna want Baggio back (Dec 03, 1999)
Bologna want Roberto Baggio back. . . . more . . .
VfB Stuttgart fire player for racist remarks (Dec 03, 1999)
VfB Stuttgart defender Torsten Legat has been sacked by the Bundesliga club for racist comments made against a team mate. . . . more . . .
Spartak Moscow come back well to beat Leeds (Dec 02, 1999)
Spartak Moscow won the first home leg of their season in Europe in Sofia as they came from behind to dominate against Premiership leaders Leeds United and earn a 2-1 win. . . . more . . .
Gascoigne camp denies MLS move rumours (Dec 02, 1999)
Paul Gascoigne's agent Mel Stein has rubbished rumours linking the Middlesbrough midfielder with a move to the MLS with the Metro Stars. . . . more . . .
Bayer Leverkusen plan for Emerson auction (Dec 02, 1999)
Bayer Leverkusen are preparing an auction to sell Brazilian midfielder Emerson. . . . more . . .
World Cup 2002 to see 194 entrants (Dec 02, 1999)
The 2002 World Cup draw in Tokyo on Tuesday will see 194 countries entered. . . . more . . .
Koeman to be new Vitesse Arnhem coach (Dec 01, 1999)
Vitesse Arnhem have announced that FC Bracelona assistant coach Ronald Koeman is to take charge of their first team next month. . . . more . . .
Derby sign Burley from Celtic for £3 million (Dec 01, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic have agreed to sell former captain Craig Burley to Derby County in a £3 million move. . . . more . . .
Kanu is Africa's Player of the Year (Dec 01, 1999)
Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu has been voted African Player of the Year by the CAF. . . . more . . .
England World Cup bid wrecked by Wembley chaos (Dec 01, 1999)
England’s bid for the 2006 World Cup has been rocked today after the government threw out plans for the new national stadium. . . . more . . .
Japanese show off 2002 animated mascots (Dec 01, 1999)
The official mascots for the 2002 World Cup have been chosen and comes in the form of a family of computer animated creatures called Atmos. . . . more . . .
Osijek sell two teens to Bayer Leverkusen (Dec 01, 1999)
Croatian club Osijek are to sell two young stars to the Bundesliga. . . . more . . .
