Archive soccer news from around the world
Valencia start talks with Bianchi (May 31, 2001)
Valencia want Carlos Bianchi to join them for the next three years from Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Hitzfeld suffers burglary and car theft overnight (May 31, 2001)
Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld slept through a burglary at his Gruenwald home according to police. . . . more . . .
DfB could add to Daum's problems (May 31, 2001)
Former Bayer Leverkusen coach Christoph Daum may lose his DfB coaching license after charges of buying illegal drugs were brought against him. . . . more . . .
Aragones on way to Atletico Madrid (May 31, 2001)
Veteran coach Luis Aragones is to quit Real Mallorca after taking them to Champions League qualification fuelling claims that he is to be the next coach of Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
Valencia renew interest in Boca Juniors coach Bianchi (May 31, 2001)
Valencia are now looking to South America to replace their coach hector Cuper. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona keep on talking with Riquelme (May 31, 2001)
Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri says there is no deal yet with FC Barcelona for midfielder Juan Riquelme. . . . more . . .
Morton crisis sees every player sacked (May 31, 2001)
Scottish club Morton have sacked every player on its staff as they battle to survive after relegation to the second division. . . . more . . .
Blackburn join Arsenal in Ball race (May 31, 2001)
Newly promoted Premiership club Blackburn Rovers are to rival Arsenal in a bid to sign Everton left back Michael Ball. . . . more . . .
Daum faces drug charges after cocaine dealing investigation (May 30, 2001)
Former Bayer Leverkusen coach Christoph Daum faces charges of buying illegal drugs. . . . more . . .
Leeds face up to UEFA ban on Bowyer (May 30, 2001)
Leeds United midfielder Lee Bowyer will miss the first two matches of the club's UEFA Cup campaign next season after the club accepted a three match ban on the player Leeds say they have "reluctantly" dropped their appeal which could have seen the thre game ban extended. . . . more . . .
Valencia join hunt for Lippi (May 29, 2001)
Valencia have approached former Juventus coach Marcello Lippi to join them for next season. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona look to Lippi (May 29, 2001)
FC Barcelona are now considering former Juventus coach Marcello Lippi for next season. . . . more . . .
Benfica admit Bossio passport problem (May 29, 2001)
Benfica goalkeeper Carlos Bossio has a fake EU passport. . . . more . . .
Irureta stays on at Deportivo (May 29, 2001)
Deportivo La Coruna coach Javier Irureta is to stay with his club on an extended contract to 2002. . . . more . . .
Hasek to join Strasbourg as coach (May 29, 2001)
Strasbourg will confirm Ivan Hasek as their new coach soon after he quit Sparta Prague. . . . more . . .
Tottenham ask Rangers for Caniggia (May 29, 2001)
Tottenham have asked Glasgow Rangers to sell them Argentine veteran Claudio Caniggia before he has even played a game for the Ibrox club. . . . more . . .
FIFPro transfer challenge put back to late July (May 29, 2001)
The European players' union FIFPro has seen its legal challenge to reform in the transfer market delayed until July. . . . more . . .
Parma AC's Torrisi fails dope test (May 28, 2001)
Parma AC defender Stefano Torrisi has failed a dope test with another player also testing 'non-negative' for a banned substance Two players have tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone after Parma's game with Bari earlier in the season.. . . . more . . .
Perez wins Real Madrid refinancing vote (May 28, 2001)
Spanish champions Real Madrid club members have voted in favour of a plan to sell the club's central Madrid training camp to ease debts of more than $250 million. . . . more . . .
Bolton win £30 million in play-off win for Premiership place (May 28, 2001)
Bolton Wanderers hope to land £30 million from life in the Premiership next season after their play-off win in Cardiff over Preston North End. . . . more . . .
Schalke get German Cup and Union Berlin amateurs get Europe (May 27, 2001)
Schalke 04 have the German Cup to take back to Gelsenkirchen but Union Berlin are to be first ever German amateur team to reach the UEFA Cup. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid seal title win (May 27, 2001)
Real Madrid have won the Spanish championship for the 28th time with a 5-0 demolition of CD Alaves. . . . more . . .
Lizarazu and Cantona get United offers (May 27, 2001)
Sir Alex Ferguson is in talks to add Eric Cantona to his coaching staff. . . . more . . .
Celtic treble secures O'Neill a place among the legends (May 26, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic won their first treble since 1969 to see coach Martin O'Neill now attaining a status at the Scottish club last held by the famous Jock Stein. . . . more . . .
MLS offers LA tournament for World Club hopefuls (May 25, 2001)
The MLS has proposed that its LA Galaxy club host a new version of the scrapped World Club championship in July and August. . . . more . . .
United join Baiocco interest (May 25, 2001)
Manchester United have joined the interest shown by Juventus and other clubs in Perugia midfielder Davide Baiocco. . . . more . . .
New drug scandal hits Parma and Bari (May 25, 2001)
Italy's Serie A has seen two more 'non-negative' drug tests after a game between Bari and Parma AC last month. . . . more . . .
Player's union tries to derail transfer reforms with new court case (May 25, 2001)
The European players' union FIFPro will launch its legal challenge to reform in the transfer market on Monday. . . . more . . .
Diawara says no to Besiktas move (May 25, 2001)
Besiktas have failed in a bid to sign Paris St Germain striker Kaba Diawara. . . . more . . .
Terim puts together AC Milan staff (May 25, 2001)
New AC Milan coach Fatih Terim is putting together his backroom team for next season. . . . more . . .
Struggling Everton bemoan lost media money (May 24, 2001)
Leeds United, Arsenal and Sunderland are all hoping to sign Everton contract rebel Francis Jeffers after the Merseyside club claimed today that finances for summer transfer moves have been revised after the collapse of a sponsorship deal with a media company. . . . more . . .
Manchester City job goes to Keegan (May 24, 2001)
Kevin Keegan has negotiated by fax for the past two days to take over as manager of Manchester City. . . . more . . .
Zaragoza move to get Poyet back (May 24, 2001)
Real Zaragoza are in talks to buy back their former midfield star Gustavo Poyet. . . . more . . .
Keegan and City gamble on each other (May 24, 2001)
Kevin Keegan has taken on one of the hardest jobs in English football but seems glad to be back in a position of high pressure and great expectation at Manchester City. . . . more . . .
Hamburg sign Albertz from Rangers (May 24, 2001)
Hamburg SV have broken their club record transfer fee to sign Glasgow Rangers defender Joerg Albertz. . . . more . . .
Spain striker Counaga joins Ipswich (May 24, 2001)
Ipswich Town have signed Spanish under-21 striker Pablo Gonzales Counago from Celta Vigo. . . . more . . .
Elber to sign new deal with Bayern Munich (May 23, 2001)
Brazilian striker Giovane Elber is to sign a new contract with bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
Champions League Final Preview - Bayern Munich v Valencia (May 23, 2001)
Both tonight's Champions League finalists know the pain of defeat in the last two finals of European football's elite competition which suggests they will mount rock-solid defences to try and avoid such losses again. . . . more . . .
Cuper on way to FC Barcelona (May 23, 2001)
Outgoing Valencia coach Hector Cuper has a pre-contract agreement at FC Barcelona for next season. . . . more . . .
West Ham look to Antonetti (May 23, 2001)
West Ham have moved Bastia coach Frederic Antonetti up the short list to be their new boss with former target Steve McClaren set to leave Manchester United for Middlesbrough by the weekend. . . . more . . .
Venables leaves 'Boro coaching job for TV deal (May 23, 2001)
Terry Venables has quit as Middlesbrough coach but still wants to work at the club alongside new team coach Steve McClaren. . . . more . . .
Champions League Final - Bayern Munich 5 Valencia 4 on penalties after 1-1 draw (May 23, 2001)
Oliver Kahn saved three penalties in a close shoot out to win the Champions League final for Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
French keep 18 club top flight for one more year (May 22, 2001)
The French first division is to stay an 18 club league for at least one more year according to the LNF. . . . more . . .
Palmeiras want compensation for World Club farce (May 22, 2001)
Brazilian club Palmeiras want $500,000 in compensation from world governing body FIFA after the collapse of the World Club championship. . . . more . . .
United want peace talks with angry Ferguson (May 22, 2001)
Manchester United are to make new offers to keep manager Sir Alex Ferguson says director Bobby Charlton. . . . more . . .
Jubilo Iwata slam FIFA over World Club crisis (May 22, 2001)
Japanese club Jubilo Iwata have added their criticism to the collpase of FIFA's World Club championship. . . . more . . .
Cuper names his price for Inter or FC Barcelona next season (May 22, 2001)
Valencia coach Hector Cuper wants £4 million a year to try and revive Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Italians move May 27th Serie A matches to Sunday evening (May 22, 2001)
AS Roma's crunch Italian title match against AC Milan in Rome has been moved to Sunday evening along with the eight other Serie A matches scheduled for this weekend. . . . more . . .
West Ham look to Basstia and Manchester for new coach (May 21, 2001)
West Ham have put Bastia coach Frederic Antonetti on their short list to be their new boss. . . . more . . .
Bayer Leverkusen dump Vogts for Toppmoeller (May 21, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Berti Vogts despite clinching a Champions League place for next season. . . . more . . .
OM work on Conte and Ferrara coup (May 21, 2001)
Olympique Marseille want to sign Juventus veterans Ciro Ferrara and Antonio Conte for next season. . . . more . . .
Manchester City sack manager Royle (May 21, 2001)
Relegated Manchester City have sacked manager Joe Royle. . . . more . . .
Arsenal chase Dudek and Pelizzoli (May 21, 2001)
Arsenal are close to choosing on their goalkeeping target after weekend scouting trips to see Feyenoord's Jerzy Dudek and Atalanta's young star Ivan Pelizzoli. . . . more . . .
Schalke 04 eye Fanfan (May 21, 2001)
Schalke 04 are preparing a £3.5 million offer for RC Lens defender Jose Pierre-Fanfan. . . . more . . .
Toppmoeller confirmed at Bayer Leverkusen (May 21, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Klaus Toppmoeller as their coach for next season. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina want to sign Bernardi from OM (May 21, 2001)
Fiorentina are in talks to sign Olympique Marseille midfielder Lucas Bernardi. . . . more . . .
Top honour for Ipswich's Burley (May 21, 2001)
Ipswich Town manager George Burley was named England's manager of the season today after his team secured a UEFA Cup place for next season. . . . more . . .
Roux returns to Auxerre (May 20, 2001)
Auxerre are to bring back their coach of thirty seasons Guy Roux. . . . more . . .
Bayern rule Jeremies out of Champions League final (May 20, 2001)
Bayern Munich have ruled midfielder Jens Jeremies out of the Champions league final against Valencia on Wednesday night in Milan. . . . more . . .
Muller moves in to coach RC Lens (May 20, 2001)
RC Lens have brought in former FC Metz coach Joel Muller for next season. . . . more . . .
Chelsea let Poyet go (May 20, 2001)
Chelsea are to release Uruguayan international midfielder Gustavo Poyet after failing to agree a new contract with the player. . . . more . . .
AS Roma and Batistuta keep title hopes going (May 20, 2001)
AS Roma continue to lead at the top of Italy's Serie A after a 4-1 win at AS Bari. . . . more . . .
Last second Andersson goal wins Bundesliga title for Bayern (May 19, 2001)
Bayern Munich defender Patrick Andersson scored a last minute header to win the German championship and Bayern's third title in a row. . . . more . . .
Boavista win their first ever Portuguese title (May 19, 2001)
Boavista have won the Portuguese championship for the first time after beating Aves 3-0 last night. . . . more . . .
Fowler sends rampaging Liverpool into the Champions League (May 19, 2001)
Robbie Fowler fired Liverpool into the Champions League with two goals as the Anfield club hit four second half goals at Charlton Athletic. . . . more . . .
Venables says new offer from 'Boro is forcing rethink (May 19, 2001)
Middlesbrough head coach Terry Venables is considering his future at the club after an offer to stay from chairman Steve Gibson. . . . more . . .
Inter decamp to Bari in the south (May 18, 2001)
Internazionale are to take their home game with SS Lazio on May 27th to AS Bari at the other end of Italy. . . . more . . .
Ferguson and United: the love affair is dead (May 18, 2001)
Sir Alex Ferguson is to sever all ties with Manchester United when he leaves the club next year. . . . more . . .
Rangers want Sibierski from Lens (May 18, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers have offered RC Lens £5 million for their attacking midfielder Antoine Sibierski. . . . more . . .
World Club championship axed by FIFA after ISL crash (May 18, 2001)
The World Club championship set for July in Spain has been axed by organisers FIFA. . . . more . . .
Dhorasoo on way to Milan (May 18, 2001)
AC Milan have agreed a £6 million fee for Lyon star Vikash Dhorasoo. . . . more . . .
Austrians to raise limit on non-EU players (May 18, 2001)
The Austrian league is to admit more non-EU players for next season. . . . more . . .
Supreme Court to rule in French fake passport case (May 18, 2001)
The French Supreme Court is to rule on the fake passport scandal after an administrative court delayed the removal of seven points from St Etienne for fielding ineligible players. . . . more . . .
Medina completes Sunderland move (May 18, 2001)
Sunderland have signed 19 year old midfielder Nicolas Media for £3.5 million from Argentinos Juniors. . . . more . . .
Bayern worries over Jeremies fitness (May 17, 2001)
Bayern Munich midfielder Jens Jeremies has knee injury problems again and will miss the last Bundesliga game of the season but could be fit to face Valencia in next week's Champions League final in Milan. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid eye Saviola coup (May 17, 2001)
River Plate star Javier Saviola is wanted by Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup final - CD Alaves 4 Liverpool 5 after extra tme (May 16, 2001)
Liverpool won the greatest UEFA Cup final ever with an extra time golden goal just two minutes from a penalty shoot out but they needed CD Alaves defender Djeli to head the decisive touch in an amazing game. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup final Preview - CD Alaves v Liverpool (May 16, 2001)
Now things change for Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Chelsea agree to buy OM defender Gallas (May 16, 2001)
Chelsea are to sign Olympique Marseille defender William Gallas. . . . more . . .
Zeman has offer to coach Sparta Prague (May 16, 2001)
Sparta Prague are in talks to make Zdenek Zeman their new coach. . . . more . . .
Penarol star set to join Deportivo (May 16, 2001)
Penarol are to sell midfielder Fabian Canobbio to Deportivo La Coruna. . . . more . . .
United's Solksjaer has knee operation (May 16, 2001)
Manchester United have sent striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for knee surgery. . . . more . . .
President Berlusconi may leave AC Milan (May 15, 2001)
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi's general election win in Italy could see big changes ahead for the Serie A club. . . . more . . .
United link up with Ghana teenagers (May 15, 2001)
Two teenage Ghana players are to train with Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Leverkusen want Matthaus to replace Vogts (May 15, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen are to sack coach Berti Vogts next week after the end of the current Bundesliga season. . . . more . . .
German players found their own union (May 15, 2001)
German football professionals have founded their own union by voting for fundamental changes in their membership association. . . . more . . .
Terim in running for AC Milan job says Galliani (May 15, 2001)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani says Fatih Terim or Cesare Maldini are the two candidates to coach the Italian giants next season. . . . more . . .
Celtic mourn Lisbon Lion Murdoch (May 15, 2001)
Lisbon Lion Bobby Murdoch has died in Glasgow at the age of 56 after suffering a stroke. . . . more . . .
Radzinski wants to take up Celta offer (May 14, 2001)
Celta Vigo want to sign Anderlecht striker Tomasz Radzinski. . . . more . . .
Leverkusen to sell Robson (May 14, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen are considering an offer from Wolfsburg for Brazilian midfielder Robson Ponte. . . . more . . .
Galatasary prepare for return of coach Terim (May 14, 2001)
Former Galatasary and Fiorentina coach Fatih Terim is to be offered the chance to return to the Istanbul club. . . . more . . .
AS Roma and Bologna in Lima talks (May 14, 2001)
AS Roma are having talks to sign Brazilian midfielder Francisco Lima from Bologna. . . . more . . .
FC Copenhagen sign Fredgaard (May 14, 2001)
FC Copenhagen have signed Danish striker Carsten Fredgaard from Sunderland. . . . more . . .
Banned Hajduk Split take title challenge on the road (May 14, 2001)
Croatian league leaders Hajduk Split have been banned from their Poljud stadium for two matches after violence last week. . . . more . . .
Arsenal offer £13 million for Bayern's wunderkind (May 14, 2001)
Arsenal have started their rebuilding work after Saturday's FA Cup final defeat by offering Bayern Munich £13 million for young midfielder Owen Hargreaves. . . . more . . .
UEFA reduce PSG and Galatasary fines (May 12, 2001)
UEFA have reduced fines imposed on Paris St Germain and Galatasary after crowd trouble at a Champions League match on March 13th. . . . more . . .
OM try for Baggio coup (May 12, 2001)
Olympique Marseille are in talks to sign Roberto Baggio. . . . more . . .
Super Owen late show wins FA Cup for Liverpool (May 12, 2001)
Michael Owen's pay talks with Liverpool were given a massive boost by two goals in the last seven minutes to win the FA Cup final in Cardiff. . . . more . . .
Sociedad get one match ban (May 12, 2001)
Spanish Liga club Real Sociedad have been banned from their Anoeta stadium for one game after crowd trouble during their 2-1 defeat at home to Valencia last week. . . . more . . .
Inter fans go wild after 6-0 derby defeat by Milan (May 12, 2001)
Internazionale fans went berserk after their club's heaviest derby defeat with police using tear gas to try and end the violence in the aftermath of a 6-0 win for Milan. . . . more . . .
French clubs want more non-EU players (May 11, 2001)
French clubs have voted to allow more non-EU players in their league from next season. . . . more . . .
Ghana suspends league for national mourning (May 11, 2001)
Ghana has postponed its league matches indefinitely as the country goes into mourning after the deaths of at least 126 fans two days ago in the Accra stadium tragedy. . . . more . . .
Argentina players call off strike (May 11, 2001)
The player's strike in Argentina is over after their union accepted a peace offer from the AFA and the clubs. . . . more . . .
FA Cup final Preview (May 11, 2001)
Liverpool have confirmed that 22-goal striker Emile Heskey will start the FA Cup final against Arsenal in Cardiff. . . . more . . .
Italian match-fixing charges thrown out (May 11, 2001)
Six Italian players charged with match-fixing last year have been cleared of all charges by the FIGC. . . . more . . .
Leeds set for new Lampard offer (May 10, 2001)
Leeds United want to sign West Ham star Frank Lampard for £12 million. . . . more . . .
Players strike in Argentina set to enter third week (May 10, 2001)
Striking Argentine players have seen an attempt to have clubs relegated if they fail to pay wages on time rejected by the AFA as their strike continues. . . . more . . .
Al-Hilal see two players banned for violence (May 10, 2001)
Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have seen two players banned from football for 12 months for violent conduct. . . . more . . .
120 killed in Hearts of Oak stadium disaster (May 10, 2001)
African football's worst ever stadium disaster has seen at least 120 fans killed in a stampede and crush after police in Ghanaian capital Accra fired tear gas to try and end fighting between rival fans as African Champions League holders Hearts of Oak took on Asante Kotoko. . . . more . . .
Esnal to stay at CD Alaves (May 10, 2001)
UEFA Cup finalists CD Alaves have agreed a one year contract extension with coach Jose Manuel Esnal. . . . more . . .
Dani turns down new 'Boro offer (May 10, 2001)
FC Barcelona striker Dani has again turned down the chance to join Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Southampton want Redknapp as their new manager (May 10, 2001)
Harry Redknapp says his decision to leave West Ham came after a row with chairman Terry Brown and Southampton want him as their new manager. . . . more . . .
Asians ban 5 countries from under-16 competition (May 10, 2001)
The Asian federation has banned 16 players from all international matches for two years after they were found to be over-age at last year's under-16 Asian championships. . . . more . . .
Curbishley plays down talk of West Ham move (May 10, 2001)
Charlton manager Alan Curbishley has moved to cool speculation that he is to join West Ham as their new boss. . . . more . . .
Accra tragedy death toll starts to rise (May 10, 2001)
The death toll in Ghanaian capital Accra has risen to at least 126 confirmed fatalities after last night's Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko match saw fans crushed and killed in a stampede as they tried to escape tear gas thrown by policemen trying to stop crowd violence. . . . more . . .
Numancia sack coach (May 09, 2001)
Numancia have fired coach Mariano Garcia Remon as they face relegation for Spain's top division. . . . more . . .
Rochembach gets five year deal with FC Barcelona (May 09, 2001)
Internacional of Porto Alegre have agreed a £7 million fee with FC Barcelona for their midfielder Fabio Rochembach. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (May 09, 2001)
Bayern Munich are looking to finish off Champions League holders Real Madrid in front of their adoring Bavarian public tonight and book a place in the Champions League final in Milan on May 23rd against Valencia. . . . more . . .
Greeks plan joint Euro 2008 bid with Turkey (May 09, 2001)
Greece has agreed to join traditional enemies Turkey in a bid to host the 2008 European championships. . . . more . . .
Deportivo make offer for Rayo star Michel (May 09, 2001)
Deportivo La Coruna have offered £6 million plus a player to Madrid club Rayo Vallecano for midfielder Michel. . . . more . . .
TV offer for Redknapp after he leaves West Ham (May 09, 2001)
West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp has left the London club "by mutual consent". . . . more . . .
Champions League - Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 1 (May 09, 2001)
German champions Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid by 2-1 to reach the Champions League final on May 23rd in Milan when they will face further Spanish opposition with Valencia. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio find neutral home in Florence (May 09, 2001)
SS Lazio are to use Florence for their Serie A match with Udinese after racist abuse by their fans caused the FIGC to close their home ground for one match. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Valencia 3 Leeds United 0 (May 08, 2001)
Valencia ripped apart the Leeds United defence at the start of the second half to reach their second Champions League final in a row. . . . more . . .
Inter scooter stunt lands club in trouble (May 08, 2001)
Internazionale are to face an Italian league disciplinary committee after their fans launched a scooter from the second tier at the San Siro stadium. . . . more . . .
Abbiati talks up FC Barcelona move (May 08, 2001)
AC Milan goalkeeper Christiano Abbiati says he has an offer to join FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Leverkusen reject Barcelona bid for Lucio (May 08, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen have refused an offer from FC Barcelona for their Brazilian defender Lucio. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Valencia v Leeds United (May 08, 2001)
Leeds United need an away goal tonight at Valencia's Mestalla stadium to stand a chance of reaching the Champions League final later this month. . . . more . . .
Aragones denies move to Atletico Madrid agreed (May 08, 2001)
Former FC Barcelona and Real Betis coach Luis Aragones has denied press claims that he is to coach Atletico Madrid next season. . . . more . . .
QPR and Wimbledon axe merger move (May 08, 2001)
London clubs Wimbledon and QPR have abandoned moves to merge for next season. . . . more . . .
Miami Fusion want Gascoigne (May 08, 2001)
MLS side Miami Fusion have made an offer to Everton veteran Paul Gascoigne to leave Merseyside for Florida next month. . . . more . . .
New Sunderland deal for manager Reid (May 08, 2001)
Sunderland are to offer Peter Reid a new four year contract worth £8 million. . . . more . . .
Leeds reject telephone Bowyer appeal offer from UEFA (May 08, 2001)
Leeds United have rejected an offer from UEFA to hold a telephone disciplinary appeal meeting over a three game ban given to midfielder Lee Bowyer. . . . more . . .
AS Roma title dream survives Turin test (May 07, 2001)
AS Roma survived in Turin to draw 2-2 with Juventus but needed a late revival to come from 2-0 down which included a last minute equaliser. . . . more . . .
Many injured as roof collapses on Iranian fans (May 07, 2001)
At least a hundred fans were injured in the Iranian town of Sari after a roof collapsed onto people at a game for the local team against Pirouzi. . . . more . . .
Ivory Coast derby marred by violence (May 07, 2001)
An Abidjan riot has injured at least 39 fans and may have caused one death. . . . more . . .
Leeds reel after Bowyer ban (May 07, 2001)
Leeds United midfielder Lee Bowyer has been banned by UEFA for three matches after stamping on an opponent and will miss tomorrow night's Champions League semi final decider in Valencia. . . . more . . .
PSV Eindhoven retain Dutch championship (May 06, 2001)
PSV Eindhoven have defended their Dutch league title with a 3-0 win over Heerenveen. . . . more . . .
Lucescu could quit Galatasary for Romanian offer from Dinamo (May 06, 2001)
Galatasary coach Mircea Lucescu is in talks to return to Romania. . . . more . . .
Chelsea target Nantes star Carriere (May 06, 2001)
Chelsea are preparing an offer for Nantes midfielder Eric Carriere. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich add to injury worries (May 06, 2001)
Bayern Munich could rule out four stars for Wednesday's Champions League semi final decider against Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Italians scrap quota rules for non-EU players (May 04, 2001)
The Italian authorities have ditched their restrictions on the number of foreign players a club can field in Serie A from outside the European Union. . . . more . . .
Vialli to work with Wilkins and Coppell at Watford (May 04, 2001)
Gianluca Vialli has added Steve Coppell and Ray Wilkins to his new coaching staff at Watford. . . . more . . .
St Etienne want Michel as new coach (May 03, 2001)
St Etienne want Alain Michel to be their new coach. . . . more . . .
Zola to stay at Chelsea as a legend (May 03, 2001)
Gianfranco Zola says he will extend his contract at Chelsea for another two seasons and has been offered a coaching position at the London club for when he retires. . . . more . . .
Shearer has second Colorado knee operation (May 03, 2001)
Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has had a second operation in Colorado on his troublesome knee. . . . more . . .
Piacenza top scorer banned after steroid test (May 03, 2001)
Two players from Italian Serie B club Piacenza have been suspended after testing positive for two banned steroids. . . . more . . .
Wimbledon and QPR to merge (May 03, 2001)
Wimbledon have confirmed that merger talks are going on with Queens Park Rangers. . . . more . . .
Rangers join interest in Wodz (May 03, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers have made an offer for Hertha Berlin midfielder Darius Wodz. . . . more . . .
Bayern worry over Scholl injury (May 03, 2001)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mehmet Scholl is the club's main fitness worry as they prepare to defend a 1-0 lead over Real Madrid in the Champions League next week. . . . more . . .
PSV want teen star Robben (May 03, 2001)
PSV Eindhoven have made a £4 million offer for Groningen teen star Arjen Robben. . . . more . . .
Andre agrees to join Nantes (May 02, 2001)
Bastia striker Pierre-Yves Andre has agree to join Nantes. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Leeds United v Valencia (May 02, 2001)
Leeds United believe they have come through the Champions League fire and are still trying to hold onto the 'underdog' tag as they prepare to host Valencia in tonight's semi final at Elland Road. . . . more . . .
Vialli to guide Watford promotion push (May 02, 2001)
Watford have made Gianluca Vialli their coach for next season Vialli returns to football management after an unhappy end to his career at Chelsea earlier this season. . . . more . . .
Racist fans of Lazio see club fined and banned (May 02, 2001)
Italian champions SS Lazio have seen their Stadio Olimpico home closed for one match after continuing racist abuse by their fans which marred Sunday's derby. . . . more . . .
Nantes to sign Quint from Sedan (May 02, 2001)
French title favourites Nantes are to sign Sedan midfielder Olivier Quint. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Leeds United 0 Valencia 0 (May 02, 2001)
Valencia brought the best defence in the Champions League to Elland Road and it was more than adequate to smother Leeds' attacking ideas and secure the draw that the Spanish team wanted. . . . more . . .
Rangers add Wouters to coaching team (May 02, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers manager Dick Advocaat has added former Ajax midfielder Jan Wouters to the club's coaching staff. . . . more . . .
Juventus make offer for Ze Roberto (May 02, 2001)
Juventus want to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto for £8 million. . . . more . . .
Graham is Rangers target (May 01, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers want to bring George Graham to the club as their new coach but face two problems with their choice. . . . more . . .
McAllister powers Liverpool to Champions League contention (May 01, 2001)
Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister scored his fifth goal in five games to help the Anfield club into Champions League qualification. . . . more . . .
Barclaycard buys into Premiership deal (May 01, 2001)
Credit card Barclaycard is the new sponsor of the English FA's Premiership next season. . . . more . . .
Burley signs new five year deal with Ipswich Town (May 01, 2001)
Ipswich Town manager George Burley has signed a new five year contract with the Suffolk club. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Real Madrid v Bayern Munich (May 01, 2001)
Bayern Munich renew their Champions League rivalry with holders Real Madrid tonight at a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. . . . more . . .
Vialli is new coach at Watford (May 01, 2001)
English First Division club Watford have made Gianluca Vialli their coach for next season and will confirm his appointment at a press conference tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Real Madrid 0 Bayern Munich 1 (May 01, 2001)
Bayern Munich are almost able to plan a trip to Milan for the Champions League final on May 23rd after this win at Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
SS Napoli and Newcastle eye Sikora (May 01, 2001)
SS Napoli are to join the chase to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Victor Sikora with Newcastle United. . . . more . . .
