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Simone wants to stay in France with move to Monaco (May 28, 1999)

Paris Saint Germain forward Marco Simone wants to play for AS Monaco next season but has been contacted for return to Italy with either Juventus or Fiorentina. . . . more . . .

United line up Bosnich signing (May 28, 1999)

Manchester United are expected to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Mark Bosnich from Aston Villa by next week. . . . more . . .

Vasco complete $13 million Edmundo return (May 28, 1999)

Vasco da Gama have completed the signing of Fiorentina striker Edmundo. . . . more . . .

Leeds line up Dyer at £5 million (May 28, 1999)

Leeds United are preparing to sign England under 21 star Kieron Dyer in a £5 million move. . . . more . . .

French prepare for last day title drama (May 28, 1999)

Girondins Bordeaux need a win in the French capital tomorrow to be sure of their first French championship since 1987. . . . more . . .

Yugoslav clubs barred from Inter Toto cup (May 28, 1999)

Yugoslavian clubs have been barred from the forthcoming Inter Toto Cup. . . . more . . .

Torricelli to miss next six months with Fiorentina (May 28, 1999)

Fiorentina defender Moreno Torricelli will miss the next six months with a knee injury. . . . more . . .

Colombia dump Higuita after cash demand (May 28, 1999)

Colombia have dumped renegade goalkeeper Rene Higuita from their squad to face El Salvador in New York tomorrow and the veteran is unlikely to be included in their Copa America squad. . . . more . . .

Ronaldo in new injury scare (May 28, 1999)

Ronaldo has been injured again and is set to withdraw from the Brazilian squad to face Holland two friendlies at the start of next month. . . . more . . .

Japan and South Korea hope to play China soon (May 27, 1999)

World Cup co-hosts South Korea and Japan are discussing games against China to be played in late summer. . . . more . . .

Amoroso says he wants to stay in Italy (May 27, 1999)

Parma AC lead the chase to sign Udinese's Brazilian star Amoroso as the striker tells Brazilian news men that he wants to stay in Italy. . . . more . . .

Taffarel quits Brazil sqaud (May 27, 1999)

Brazilian goalkeeper Taffarel has quit the national side for the forthcoming friendlies against Holland next month. . . . more . . .

AS Roma target Claudio Lopez (May 27, 1999)

AS Roma are hopeful that Valencia will release Claudio Lopez for a summer transfer if they complete the signing of Darko Kovacevic. . . . more . . .

Late late show wins United their dream (May 26, 1999)

With seconds to go Manchester United rose from the grave of their European dreams to snatch an historic treble that leaves them without equal in the history of the club game. . . . more . . .

Valencia to sign FC Porto star (May 26, 1999)

Valencia have completed the signing of FC Porto midfielder Zlatko Zahovic according to 'O Bola' newspaper. . . . more . . .

Venzia hire former Samp coach Spalletti (May 26, 1999)

Venzia have signed Sampdoria coach Luciano Spalletti as their coach for next season. . . . more . . .

Higuita back in contention for Colombia (May 25, 1999)

South American football star Rene Higuita is back in contention to play the Copa America for Colombia. . . . more . . .

English set to allow more foreign players (May 25, 1999)

English football coul;d face a revolution next season if government plans to allow more foreign players are approved by the English FA. . . . more . . .

AS Roma break transfer record for Boca's Samuel (May 25, 1999)

Boca Juniors have cashed in on one of their youth products with a deal to sell defender Walter Samuel to AS Roma for £13 million. . . . more . . .

Nakata makes history in player poll (May 25, 1999)

Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata has been voted the Asian Player of the Year for the second successive season. . . . more . . .

European Cup final Preview (May 25, 1999)

A saying in Italy translates roughly as "All of Italy against Juventus". . . . more . . .

Drug test could see Villa dump Collymore (May 24, 1999)

Former England International Stan Collymore is facing a drug test from club Aston Villa. . . . more . . .

Villa hope for Mondragon deal (May 24, 1999)

Aston Villa are close to completing the signing of Colombian goalkeeper Farid Mondragon. . . . more . . .

Heavy interest in Sutton sale (May 24, 1999)

Blackburn Rovers have put Chris Sutton and Tim Flowers up for sale following their relegation from the Premiership. . . . more . . .

River Plate still keen on Ortega move (May 24, 1999)

River Plate will use the money earned from the sale of striker Pedro Aimar to parma AC to finance another attempt to bring Ariel Ortega back to Argentina. . . . more . . .

Nakata in talks with Arsenal (May 24, 1999)

Arsenal are touring the Far east at the moment and their representatives have met agents of Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata to discuss a summer transfer. . . . more . . .

Old and new faces for US squad (May 24, 1999)

United States soccer coach Bruce Arena has named his squad to face Argentina on June 13th in Washington. . . . more . . .

Cragnotti says Salas stays with Lazio (May 24, 1999)

SS Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti has denied reports that the club are to sell Chilean striker Marcello Salas. . . . more . . .

West Ham woo Casanova (May 24, 1999)

Bastia president Francois Nicolai has told 'L'Equipe' that Premiership side West Ham are set to buy Laurent Casanova. . . . more . . .

Collina to take charge of Euro showpiece (May 24, 1999)

The Champions League final on Wednesday night will be overseen by Italy's top referee. 39 year old Pierluigi Collina will take charge of the game in the Camp Nou between Bayern Munich and Manchester United and will have two Italian linesmen to act as his assistants. . . . more . . .

Emerson moves closer to 'Boro return (May 24, 1999)

Middlesbrough have made a £3 million offer to Tenerife to sign their former midfielder Emerson. . . . more . . .

SS Lazio shares fall again (May 24, 1999)

Shares in SS Lazio have tumbled again after their failure to win the Italian championship yesterday. . . . more . . .

AC Milan are champions of Italy (May 23, 1999)

AC Milan held their nerve to claim a 16th Italian championship this afternoon with a 2-1 win over Perugia. . . . more . . .

United outclass Newcastle to claim FA Cup (May 22, 1999)

Manchester United outclassed Ruud Gullit's Newcastle side to complete their domination of the domestic game in England. . . . more . . .

Trapattoni wants to stay with Fiorentina (May 22, 1999)

Fiorentina coach Giovanni Trapattoni wants to stay with the club he guided into title contention. . . . more . . .

Parma buy Aimar from River Plate (May 22, 1999)

Parma AC have signed River Plate star Pablo Aimar for next season. . . . more . . .

SS Lazio want Veron at £18 million (May 22, 1999)

SS Lazio are in talks with Parma AC - the side they must beat tomorrow to stand any chance of winning the Italian championship - about the future of Argentien star Juan Sebstian Veron. . . . more . . .

FA Cup Final Preview (May 21, 1999)

An enigmatic Newcastle side hold the key to the FA Cup final at Wembley tomorrow. . . . more . . .

United sign South Africa scouting deal (May 21, 1999)

Manchester United have confirmed a link with South African side FC Fortune to tap into young talent in the football-mad townships. . . . more . . .

Arsenal win Spanish youth case (May 21, 1999)

Arsenal have completed the signing of another young star after the Spanish league ended a wrangle with FC Barcelona over his contract with the league leaders. . . . more . . .

Lazio and Milan face decision day (May 21, 1999)

AC Milan and SS Lazio have reached the brink of their ambitions for 1999 but only one can win the Italian championship which should be decided in the last round of Serie A matches on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Juninho recalled by Brazil (May 21, 1999)

Juninho has returned to the Brazil squad to play Holland next month. . . . more . . .

Club president speaks of conspiracy against Chilavert (May 20, 1999)

The vice president of the Velez Sarsfield club has complained of a conspiracy against goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert. . . . more . . .

Newcastle wait for Ferguson to heal (May 19, 1999)

Newcastle United will leave a decision about the fitness of striker Duncan Ferguson until late on Friday on the eve of the FA Cup final. . . . more . . .

Arsenal want to buy Silvinho (May 19, 1999)

Deposed Premiership champions Arsenal are to bid £5 million for a Brazilian defender. . . . more . . .

Wanchope put up for sale by Derby (May 19, 1999)

Derby County are preparing a sell off of their unsettled stars after placing three of their top earners on the transfer list. . . . more . . .

European Cup Winners' Cup final Preview (May 18, 1999)

SS Lazio will attempt to win their first European trophy tomorrow night against Spanish outsiders Real Mallorca. . . . more . . .

SS Lazio owner attacks referee blunder as shares dip (May 18, 1999)

The SS Lazio president has accused referees of blocking his side's attempt to win the Italian championship. . . . more . . .

Guidolin wants new deal with Udinese (May 18, 1999)

Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin has confirmed that he wants to extend his contract at the club until 2002. . . . more . . .

West Ham set to make Benfica signing (May 18, 1999)

West Ham hope to complete the £1 million signing of Benfica defender Gary Charles by the end of the week. . . . more . . .

Everton bring in Gough on free transfer (May 17, 1999)

Everton are to sign former Glasgow Rangers and Scotland captain Richard Gough on a free transfer. . . . more . . .

Premiership Review 1998/99 (May 17, 1999)

Manchester United Manchester United won their fourth championship in six seasons and end the century in total domination of the English elite. . . . more . . .

Ferguson wins Manager of the Year award (May 17, 1999)

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been named Manager of the Year. . . . more . . .

Benko to take charge of ECWC final (May 17, 1999)

The last European Cup Winners' Cup final will be refereed by Austria's Gunter Benko. . . . more . . .

Trabzonspor fire coach Milne (May 17, 1999)

Everton's attempt to sign their star striker Kevin Campbell from Trabzonspor has been hit by the sacking of the club's English-born manager Gordon Milne. . . . more . . .

Vialli may end playing career (May 17, 1999)

Chelsea player/coach Gianluca Vialli is to reconsider his decision to play on after the age of 35. . . . more . . .

FIFA push for May dates in 2002 World Cup (May 17, 1999)

FIFA vice president Antonio Matarrese has said that the 2002 World Cup will take place in May. . . . more . . .

Tottenham complete Korsten signing (May 17, 1999)

Tottenham have completed the signing of Dutch winger Willem Korsten. . . . more . . .

Derby hope for Johnson deal (May 14, 1999)

Derby County are set to complete negotiations next week with Crewe to sign England under 21 international Seth Johnson. . . . more . . .

West complains about Inter's summer plans (May 14, 1999)

Internazionale's Nigeria defender Taribo West has created more trouble at the ailing Milan club by claiming he will not play in the InterToto Cup this summer. . . . more . . .

Cagliari try to bring back Tabarez (May 14, 1999)

Cagliari have approached former coach Oscar Washington Tabarez to take over the team in the summer. . . . more . . .

Liverpool bid for Laigle (May 13, 1999)

Liverpool are to bid £3 million for Sampdoria defender Pierre Laigle. . . . more . . .

Sensi backs Zeman as Roma's future (May 13, 1999)

AS Roma president Franco Sensi has placed his support behind coach Zdenek Zeman and linked his presence at the club with the new signing of striker Vincenzo Montella. . . . more . . .

Betis consider move for Simoni (May 13, 1999)

Real Betis are to replace former Spanish national coach Javier Clemente with an Italian coach. . . . more . . .

Parma AC claim easy UEFA Cup win (May 13, 1999)

Parma AC won their second UEFA Cup in three seasons with a convincing victory over Olympique Marseilles in a frozen Moscow last night. . . . more . . .

United blank gives Arsenal lifeline (May 13, 1999)

Arsenal have a Premiership lifeline after a night in which former champions Blackburn Rovers saw all hope end for them in relegation. . . . more . . .

AS Monaco turn to Scala (May 13, 1999)

AS Monaco are to bring in former Parma AC coach Nevio Scala to take charge of their team. . . . more . . .

Udinese track Peru teen star (May 13, 1999)

Udinese agents have been in Peru to make an offer to Cristal Lima for a young star. . . . more . . .

Ginola signs new contract with Tottenham (May 13, 1999)

Tottenham have signed their player of the year David Ginola on a new three year contract. . . . more . . .

Scottish police want kick-off changes (May 13, 1999)

Scottish police have responded to the recent violence between Rangers and Celtic fans with a demand that matches no longer kick-off on Sunday evenings. . . . more . . .

West Ham chase veteran Gough (May 13, 1999)

West Ham are preparing a bid to keep Nottingham Forest defender Richard Gough in the Premiership. . . . more . . .

PSG want Hadji (May 12, 1999)

PSG have made a bid for Moroccan star Mustapha Hadji The Deportivo La Coruna player has been contacted about an offer from the French club and the Spaniards may decide to sell. . . . more . . .

Valencia to boost Lopez deal (May 12, 1999)

Valencia are preparing a new contract for their Argentine star Claudio Lopez. . . . more . . .

Arsenal come close to Premiership surrender (May 12, 1999)

Arsenal's challenge to retain Premiership title was pushed to the brink of collapse last night by a 1-0 defeat at Leeds United. . . . more . . .

AS Roma go back in for Carbonari (May 12, 1999)

AS Roma are set to try and sign Derby County defender Horacio Carbonari as the Premiership club miss out on Europe again this season. . . . more . . .

Parma want Chiesa to start tonight's final (May 12, 1999)

Parma AC are ready to start tonight's UEFA Cup final in Moscow against Olympique Marseilles with striker Enrico Chiesa. . . . more . . .

Liverpool and Villa eye Westerveld (May 12, 1999)

Liverpool are interested in Aston Villa target Sander Westerveld. . . . more . . .

Zeman enters last days at AS Roma (May 12, 1999)

AS Roma are to allow coach Zdenek Zeman to leave in the summer. . . . more . . .

Scots to introduce play off system (May 12, 1999)

The Scottish Premier League is to introduce a play off system from next season. . . . more . . .

Ginola to end days in Tottenham goldmine (May 11, 1999)

David Ginola looks set to stay at Tottenham Hotspur for the rest of his career. . . . more . . .

South Africa get Nigeria's World Cup support (May 11, 1999)

Nigeria have quit the race to hold the 2006 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .

Derby set to expand in style (May 11, 1999)

Derby County are planning to build a £5½ million training ground. . . . more . . .

UEFA Cup Final Preview (May 11, 1999)

Parma AC are clear favourites to win tomorrow night's UEFA Cup final in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. . . . more . . .

Bebeto ready to take on MLS (May 11, 1999)

Brazilian star Bebeto is about to sign for MLS side New York/ New Jersey Metro Stars according to his agent. . . . more . . .

Inter still want Serena or Candela (May 10, 1999)

Internazionale are still hoping to sign AS Roma's defender Vincent Candela. . . . more . . .

Bremen coach quits relegation struggle (May 10, 1999)

Werder Bremen coach Felix Magath resigned after the club's 2-1 home defeat against fellow relegation candidates Eintracht Frankfurt. . . . more . . .

AS Roma target Oliseh at Ajax (May 10, 1999)

AS Roma want to bid for Ajax Amsterdam's Nigerian defender Sunday Oliseh. . . . more . . .

Bremen turn to former great Schaaf (May 10, 1999)

Werder Bremen have turned to a former player to be their new coach. 38 year old Thomas Schaaf is to replace Felix Magath who resigned on Friday. . . . more . . .

Celtic to punish spitter Viduka (May 10, 1999)

Glasgow Celtic are to fine striker mark Viduka for spitting at an opponent in the 2-0 win at Dunfermline on Saturday. . . . more . . .

Wolfsburg may rescue Dundee (May 10, 1999)

Liverpool misfit Sean Dundee could be leaving the club, heading back to the German Bundislaga with VfL Wolfsburg. . . . more . . .

Tottenham to bring in Korsten (May 10, 1999)

Tottenham are to sign former Leeds United midfielder Willem Korsten. . . . more . . .

Bradford look for Premiership funds (May 10, 1999)

Newly promoted Bradford City may look at a flotation on the London stock market to raise funds. . . . more . . .

Dortmund continue their Inzaghi vigil (May 10, 1999)

Borussia Dortmund sent two representatives to see Piacenza striker Simone Inzaghi. . . . more . . .

Bayern set to sign Paolo Sergio (May 07, 1999)

Bayern Munich are set to sign AS Roma forward Paolo Sergio in a £6 million swoop. . . . more . . .

Sanz admits Ronaldo talks (May 07, 1999)

Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has admitted talks with Inter president Massimo Moratti to try and bring Ronaldo back to Spain. . . . more . . .

Double Dragon for the Premiership (May 07, 1999)

Liverpool will match any bid by Aston Villa to try and sign Colombian international goalkeeper Felix Mondragon. . . . more . . .

Everton must sell to survive (May 07, 1999)

Everton are ready to mount a big summer sale as they face up to life with debts of more than £20 million. . . . more . . .

Celta Vigo attempt Ravanelli coup (May 06, 1999)

Celta Vigo president Horacio Gomez has made a last minute attempt to sign Fabrizio Ravanelli from OM. . . . more . . .

Zola may end career at Chelsea next year (May 06, 1999)

Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola may end his career next season. . . . more . . .

Dallas to take charge of UEFA Cup final (May 06, 1999)

UEFA have awarded injured referee Hugh Dallas the chance to take charge of the UEFA Cup final next Wednesday in Moscow. . . . more . . .

OM chase want away Dacourt (May 06, 1999)

Olympique Marseilles are hoping to take Everton midfielder Olivier Dacourt back to France. . . . more . . .

Everton buy out plan fails (May 06, 1999)

Merchant bank HSBC have pulled out of plans to fund a take over of Premiership club Everton in the summer. . . . more . . .

Toshack refuses to give up on Zidane deal (May 06, 1999)

Real Madrid manager John Toshack still believes the Spanish giants can sign Zinedine Zidane in the summer - and has added Fiorentina striker gabriel Batistuta to his wish list. . . . more . . .

Ferguson takes risk with rage against referee (May 06, 1999)

The English FA could compound a bad night for Manchester United with a disrepute charge for manager Alex Ferguson. . . . more . . .

Ginola wins top English award (May 06, 1999)

David Ginola has been named Football Writers' Player of the Year in England. . . . more . . .

Liverpool damage United title hopes (May 06, 1999)

Paul Ince capped a late fight back from Liverpool to put a serious dent in Manchester United's title ambitions. . . . more . . .

Ambitious Fulham target sad Guivarc'h (May 06, 1999)

Glasgow Rangers striker Stephane Guivarc'h has admitted he has no future with Glasgow Rangers. and is likely to leave the Scottish champions in the summer. . . . more . . .

FA to add to Wright punishment (May 05, 1999)

Ian Wright is facing a £30,000 club fine by West Ham United after he admitted wrecking the referees room last Saturday. . . . more . . .

Celtic pair say sorry for Glasgow horror show (May 05, 1999)

Glasgow Celtic have made another attempt to make amends for the crowd trouble which marred their 3-0 defeat by rivals Rangers on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Wednesday hope to resolve Carbone issue (May 05, 1999)

Sheffield Wednesday are confident that Italian striker Benito Carbone will sign a new contract with them this week. . . . more . . .

Premiership prepares for big Wednesday (May 05, 1999)

The English Premiership title has come down to a Big Wednesday showdown tonight as the top two contenders face tough away matches and a strong test of nerve. . . . more . . .

OM fans clash with Paris rivals (May 05, 1999)

Thirteen fans were hurt after factions faught outside the Parc des Princes following the 2-1 defeat of Marseilles by Paris Saint Germain The loss allowed Bordeaux to move into first place in the French title race after their 4-2 win over RC Lens. . . . more . . .