Archive soccer news from around the world
Referees get shirt sleeve order from FIFA (Nov 30, 2001)
FIFA have agreed to allow referees to carry advertising on their shirts for the first time. . . . more . . .
Italy's finance police raid stricken SS Napoli (Nov 30, 2001)
Former Italian giants SS Napoli have been raided by Italian finance police wanting to search the Serie B club's accounts. . . . more . . .
Celtic eye Premiership not Phoenix future (Nov 30, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic say their jump to the Premiership in England is starting to take shape but have not backed any new Phoenix League or Premiership 2 division. . . . more . . .
UEFA hand Champions League bonus to Glasgow giants (Nov 30, 2001)
The Scottish Premier League is to have two places in the Champions League from 2003 as UEFA bid to avert interest from Celtic and Rangers in breaking away from the SPL. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio: Muzzi in after Kovacevic goes back to Sociedad (Nov 30, 2001)
Real Sociedad are to bring Yugoslavian striker Darko Kovacevic back to their club afer SS Lazio agreed a fee for the striker. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio's Stam has drug test failure confirmed (Nov 30, 2001)
Dutch defender Jaap Stam has seen his nandrolone test confirmed. . . . more . . .
Ajax: Koeman not Van Gaal for coach (Nov 30, 2001)
Ajax want Ronald Koeman as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Guardiola threatens to quit over drug ban (Nov 29, 2001)
Spanish international Pep Guardiola says he may quit playing if he fails to beat a drug rap. “I have to demonstrate I didn’t’ take any steroids, and if I am not able to in the next four months, I will quit playing,” said the 29 year old Guaurdiola. ”I want to make it very clear that I just took vitamins." . . . more . . .
Kanoute cool on Liverpool move (Nov 29, 2001)
West Ham striker Frederic Kanoute says he is not moving to Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Ajax: Van Gaal wanted after coach Adriaanse is sacked (Nov 29, 2001)
Ajax Amsterdam fired coach Co Adriaanse after an 86th minute winner gave them a home win over FC Twente with former coach Louis Van Gaal the favourite to take charge again at the Dutch club. 54 year old Adriaanse was sacked on Monday during a board meeting but Ajax will make the news official later today where speculation that Van Gaal is returning to his former club will be growing. . . . more . . .
Juventus sign with Nike (Nov 29, 2001)
Juventus have signed a new 12 year deal with American company Nike to supply their kit. . . . more . . .
Ajax hurry to find new coach (Nov 29, 2001)
Ajax Amsterdam say they want a new coach in the next two days. . . . more . . .
Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen to try again today (Nov 29, 2001)
Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen will try this afternoon for a third time top lay their Champions League tie. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Juventus 4 Bayer Leverkusen 0 (Nov 29, 2001)
It proved third time unlucky for Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen who crashed to a 4-0 defeat by Juventus in Turin. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Juventus v Bayer Leverkusen (Nov 29, 2001)
Juventus go into today's rescheduled Champions League game with Bayer Leverkusen struggling for form and confidence. . . . more . . .
Van Gaal quits Holland job (Nov 28, 2001)
Holland coach Louis Van Gaal resigned over the lack of commitment from his players. . . . more . . .
Pele offers to pay up and end charity cash row (Nov 28, 2001)
Pele is to offer payment for a charity game which never took place after starting legal action against one of his former business partners. $700,000 from a television contract to show a 1995 charity event was found in Pele's bank account earlier this month and the former Brazil star has offered to pay the money back to UNICEF from his own considerable savings. . . . more . . .
Fog again causes abandonment of Juventus v Bayer Leverkusen (Nov 28, 2001)
Fog in Turin has again caused the cancellation of Juventus' home Champions League tie with Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. . . . more . . .
Advocaat denies move to Holland job is imminent (Nov 28, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers manager Dick Advocaat says he is staying at the club to see out the rest of his contract. . . . more . . .
Fowler to Leeds: Inter want Kewell now (Nov 28, 2001)
Internazionale are ready to offer Leeds United £20 million for Harry Kewell. . . . more . . .
Guardiola tests positive for nandrolone again (Nov 28, 2001)
Brescia midfielder Josep Guardiola has tested positive again for the banned steroid nandrolone. . . . more . . .
Intercontinental Cup - Bayern Munich 1 Boca Juniors 0 after extra time (Nov 27, 2001)
A 109th minute header from defender Samuel Kuffour gave Bayern Munich the Intercontinental Cup in Tokyo. . . . more . . .
Ball to have showdown with Rangers boss Advocaat (Nov 27, 2001)
P>Glasgow Rangers defender Michael Ball says he has been told that his Old Firm derby appearance was his last for the Ibrox club. . . . more . . .
Terim talks up Fiorentina comeback (Nov 27, 2001)
Fiorentina want coach Fatih Terim back at their club after his sacking by AC Milan earlier this month. . . . more . . .
Juventus plan December share flotation (Nov 27, 2001)
Juventus say their planned share flotation will take place in mid-December. . . . more . . .
AS Roma land Dellas (Nov 27, 2001)
AS Roma have secured Greek defender Traianos Dellas from Perugia for January. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Juventus v Bayer Leverkusen (Nov 27, 2001)
Juventus go into today's rescheduled Champions League game with Bayer Leverkusen struggling for form and confidence. . . . more . . .
Auxerre coach Roux recovering from heart surgery (Nov 26, 2001)
Auxerre coach Guy Roux is to leave hospital next week after heart surgery. . . . more . . .
Boca coach Bianchi hopes to finish on a high note (Nov 26, 2001)
South American champions Boca Juniors are set to rule midfielder Walter Nicolas Gaitan out of their World Club Cup game with Bayern Munich in Tokyo tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Hagi quits Romania job (Nov 26, 2001)
Romania coach Gheorghe Hagi has quit. . . . more . . .
Opabunmi turns down United for Benfica (Nov 26, 2001)
Benfica have landed under-17 Nigeria star Femi Opabunmi. . . . more . . .
Rangers coach Advocaat to follow up feud with Ball (Nov 26, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers coach Dick Advocaat is to meet with defender Michael Ball to discuss the player's reaction to his substitution in a 2-1 defeat at city rivals Celtic yesterday. . . . more . . .
Villa eye Brescia's Tare (Nov 25, 2001)
Aston Villa have asked Brescia to name their price for Bosnian forward Igli Tare. . . . more . . .
Bayern leave injured Effenberg out of World Club Cup game (Nov 25, 2001)
European champions Bayern Munich will face Boca Juniors in the World Club Cup on Tuesday in Tokyo without play maker Stefan Effenberg and striker Alexander Zickler. . . . more . . .
Pele's starts legal action to find lost charity money (Nov 25, 2001)
Pele is taking a former business associate to court over allegations of missing money from a 1995 chairty event which never took place. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio goalie Peruzzi breaks hand in win over Juventus (Nov 25, 2001)
SS Lazio's win over Juventus in Serie A last night was marred by a hand injury to goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi. . . . more . . .
Liverpool deny Yorke talks (Nov 25, 2001)
Liverpool have denied they are in talks to sign Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke. . . . more . . .
Celtic win puts Rangers coach Advocaat on borrowed time (Nov 25, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic are almost certain of winning their second SPL title in a row after their 2-1 home win over city rivals Rangers opened up a ten-point gap on their nearest rivals. . . . more . . .
Kenyon says United have "one man in mind" to be new coach (Nov 25, 2001)
Manchester United say they have "one man in mind" to be their new coach. . . . more . . .
United deny illegal approach made for PSV's Hofland (Nov 25, 2001)
Manchester United have denied an illegal approach has been made for PSV Eindhoven defender Kevin Hofland. . . . more . . .
Barthez errors undo struggling United again (Nov 25, 2001)
Manchester United again saw star goalkeeper Fabien Barthez destroy 80 minutes of good work at Highbury to concede the goals that sent Sir Alex Ferguson's team to another defeat. . . . more . . .
AC Milan start Kezman talks (Nov 24, 2001)
Arrigo Sacchi is to have talks with PSV Eindhoven in Amsterdam over the next two days to try and sign Yugoslavian striker Mateja Kezman from the Dutch club for AC Milan. . . . more . . .
AS Roma want Angolan teen star (Nov 24, 2001)
Italian champions AS Roma have started talks with Sporting Lisbon to sign their teenager Ricardo Quaresma. . . . more . . .
Auxerre coach recovering after heart surgery (Nov 24, 2001)
Veteran Auxerre coach Guy Roux has undergone heart surgery in Paris after collapsing during training yesterday. . . . more . . .
Shevchenko "flattered" by Madrid interest (Nov 24, 2001)
Real Madrid transfer target Andriy Shevchenko says he is flattered by the interest from the Spanish club. . . . more . . .
Scots and English revive Phoenix League plan (Nov 24, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers have hinted that the proposed Phoenix League of breakaway English clubs will see their involvement with city rivals Celtic also keen to join English football. . . . more . . .
Torino offer loan deal for Recoba (Nov 24, 2001)
Inter are considering an offer from Torino to send Alvaro Recoba on loan to the Turin club. . . . more . . .
Phoenix League claims "nonsense" say Premiership (Nov 24, 2001)
The Premiership has slammed claims that a new English league is being planned to include Glasgow clubs Celtic and Rangers. . . . more . . .
Italian tax blow for new coach Maradona (Nov 24, 2001)
Diego Maradona has formally qualified as a coach. . . . more . . .
Chelsea want Roma goalkeeper Antonioli (Nov 23, 2001)
AS Roma have interest from Chelsea in goalkeeper Francesco Antonioli. . . . more . . .
Guardiola on drug ban: "I will win this battle" (Nov 23, 2001)
Brescia midfielder Josep Guardiola says he will beat the drugs rap that has seen him banned by the Italian league after failing a dope test. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina target Yeboah (Nov 23, 2001)
Fiorentina have offered a free transfer to veteran striker Tony Yeboah. . . . more . . .
UEFA ready to fire starting gun on Euro 2004 (Nov 23, 2001)
Holders France are the top seeds for January's Euro 2004 draw. . . . more . . .
Ipswich want to sign Bent from Blackburn (Nov 23, 2001)
Ipswich Town are to buy striker Marcus Bent from Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
Union and clubs settle English TV cash row to end strike threat (Nov 23, 2001)
The players' union in England has called off strike actio after agreeing a peace deal with clubs over its share of television revenue. . . . more . . .
Players' union says English strike to be called off (Nov 23, 2001)
The planned strike by players in England in a row over the share of television revenue for their union will be called off. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona dismiss drug scandal fears after Guardiola ban (Nov 23, 2001)
FC Barcelona are standing by former captain Josep Guardiola after he failed a dope test. . . . more . . .
Bologna move for Negri (Nov 22, 2001)
Bologna are in talks with veteran striker Marco Negri to try and sign him ahead of Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Pele hunts charity money answers (Nov 22, 2001)
Pele is trying to solve the riddle of a missing $700,000 that was meant to go to the charity UNICEF. . . . more . . .
Union rules out new strike ballot in England (Nov 22, 2001)
The players' union in England has dismissed claims that some stars want a second vote on strike action which has been called for December 1st. . . . more . . .
Juventus plan share flotation (Nov 22, 2001)
Juventus want to raise $130 million to buld a new stadium in Turin and are planning to issue shares. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup Preview (Nov 22, 2001)
Both Milan clubs go into today's UEFA Cup ties with varying fortunes. . . . more . . .
Ipswich defeat Inter in UEFA Cup (Nov 22, 2001)
An 81st minute glancing header from substitute Alun Armstrong gives Ipswich Town a slim lead over Internazionale in their UEFA Cup third round clash. . . . more . . .
Guardiola tests positive for nandrolone (Nov 22, 2001)
Brescia midfielder Josep Guardiola has tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone. . . . more . . .
Legal battle lines drawn in English TV cash dispute (Nov 22, 2001)
The Premier League and Football League in England have started their legal battle to outlaw a planned strike by players set for December 1st. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Juventus v Bayer Leverkusen (Nov 21, 2001)
Juventus are in good heart after a 3-1 Serie A win over Parma AC at the weekend and look like adding improved league form to their comfortable progress to the second stage of the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Fog causes Juventus Champions League tie to be cancelled (Nov 21, 2001)
Fog in Turin tonight has caused the cancellation of the Champions League game between Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Sparta Prague 2 Real Madrid 3 (Nov 21, 2001)
Real Madrid were given several scares by a brave Sparta Prague squad but ended as winners in a marvelous game. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Panathinaikos 0 FC Porto 0 (Nov 21, 2001)
Panathinaikos did everything but score against FC Porto but poor finishing left the Portuguese side with the advantage in the end. . . . more . . .
Chelsea chief Bates savages "disgraceful" players' union (Nov 21, 2001)
Chelsea chairman Ken Bates has slammed the players' union and its leadership over their plans to start strike action next week in a row over their share of television money. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Deportivo La Coruna 2 Arsenal 0 (Nov 21, 2001)
Deportivo La Coruna shattered Arsenal's defence with two excellent finishes in the first 25 minutes before deciding to sit back and enjoy their lead. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Bayern Munich 1 Manchester United 1 (Nov 21, 2001)
Manchester United blew the chance to take a giant step into the second stage of the Champions League by conceding an equaliser to the European champions with just three minutes to go. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Galatasary 1 AS Roma 1 (Nov 21, 2001)
Italian champions needed an injury-time equaliser from Emerson to save them from defeat in Istanbul. . . . more . . .
O'Leary to Leeds: "I won't leave to go to Manchester" (Nov 21, 2001)
Leeds United manager David O'Leary says he is not going to leave his current club and join Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Sparta Prague v Real Madrid (Nov 21, 2001)
Real Madrid are expected to make short work of Sparta in Prague after a miserable week for Czech football. . . . more . . .
New Giggs injury problem for United (Nov 21, 2001)
Manchester United have lost Ryan Giggs for the rest of this year with another hamstring injury., The midfielder was injured in training on Monday night ahead of yesterday's draw with Bayern Munich and the 27 year old will miss the next six weeks. . . . more . . .
UEFA plan to reduce Champions League games (Nov 21, 2001)
European governing body UEFA could be on collision course with the elite European clubs over their plans to dump the second stage of the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Austria coach Baric quits (Nov 21, 2001)
Austria coach Otto Baric has resigned after his side's failure to reach the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Boavista 1 Nantes 0 (Nov 21, 2001)
Boavista made home advantage count against French champions Nantes for a narrow win. . . . more . . .
English clubs plan court action to stop December strike (Nov 21, 2001)
The English players' union is to strike from December 1st wrecking all league fixtures unless a late solution can be found to their row over their share of television revenue. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Deportivo La Coruna v Arsenal (Nov 21, 2001)
Arsenal look to succeed where Manchester United failed in the first group stage and win against Deportivo La Coruna. . . . more . . .
Bayern suffer with Salihamidzic knee injury (Nov 21, 2001)
Bayern Munich midfielder Hasan Salihamidzic has been ruled out of action for at least five months by the German club after suffering a knee injury in last night's 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Panathinaikos v FC Porto (Nov 21, 2001)
Panathinaikos look to make home advantage count against FC Porto as they are seldom impressive on their trips away from the Apostolos Nikolaidis stadium. . . . more . . .
Champions League - Liverpool 1 FC Barcelona 3 (Nov 21, 2001)
FC Barcelona came from a goal down to hand Liverpool a home defeat that could prove very damaging to their Champions League hopes. . . . more . . .
Courtois to be new Anderlecht coach (Nov 20, 2001)
Anderlecht have agreed to bring a new coach at the start of next year. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Boavista v Nantes (Nov 20, 2001)
Nantes travel to Oporto to take part in a clash of the two of the lesser teams left in the Champions league. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Liverpool v FC Barcelona (Nov 20, 2001)
Both sides have improved greatly since they met in the UEFA Cup last season. . . . more . . .
Inter leave Ronaldo and Vieri off Suffolk trip (Nov 20, 2001)
Internazionale are leaving strikers Ronaldo and Christian Vieri out of their squad to travel to Ipswich Town for a Thursday night UEFA Cup tie. . . . more . . .
Coach Chovanec quits Czech Republic job (Nov 20, 2001)
Czech Republic coach Josef Chovanec has resigned after his side's failure to reach the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
United want Moroccan training complex (Nov 20, 2001)
Manchester United are in talks to create a training partnership with Moroccan club CODM Meknes. . . . more . . .
Celtic worry over Agathe knee problem (Nov 20, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic say French winger Didier Agathe is set to miss around three months of the season with knee ligament damage. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Galatasary v AS Roma (Nov 20, 2001)
AS Roma take on Turkish league leaders Galatasary in Istanbul facing a home record that could yet see Gala gatecrash the last eight. . . . more . . .
Champions League Preview - Bayern Munich v Manchester United (Nov 20, 2001)
These two come back again to renew a rivalry that heavily favours Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. . . . more . . .
Bologna want Blackburn flop Grabbi (Nov 20, 2001)
Bologna have asked Blackburn Rovers if they are prepared to sell Italian striker Corrado Grabbi. . . . more . . .
Rink moves to Nuremburg (Nov 19, 2001)
Nuremburg have signed their second striker in two days with former German international Paolo Rink leaving Bayer Leverkusen for the Bundesliga strugglers. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio back Stam over drug test (Nov 19, 2001)
SS Lazio coach Alberto Zaccheroni has backed his defender Jaap Stam to beat the drugs charge hanging over him. . . . more . . .
Ipswich injury problems mount up (Nov 19, 2001)
Ipswich Town's injury problems have worsened with the Premiership strugglers losing new signing Ulrich Le Pen for around a month. . . . more . . .
Blackburn deny Dunn offer talk (Nov 19, 2001)
Blackburn Rivers have denied that England under-21 midfielder David Dunn is to join Newcastle in an £8 million transfer. . . . more . . .
Riquelme agent has talks in Italy (Nov 19, 2001)
SS Lazio and Parma were ahead of Juventus in initial talks with Juan Riquelme's agent who arrived in Italy yesterday. . . . more . . .
Esperance sack coach after Champions League shock (Nov 19, 2001)
Esperance have sacked coach Ali Fergani after the Tunisians were knocked out of the African Champions League semi final. . . . more . . .
United to start with Keane against Bayern (Nov 19, 2001)
Manchester United will be led by captain Roy Keane tomorrow night as the Champions League returns. . . . more . . .
Elber rules out move from Bayern (Nov 19, 2001)
Bayern Munich striker Elber says he wants to stay at the European champions but was thinking of leaving earlier this year. . . . more . . .
Sporting's Niculae talks up Milan move (Nov 19, 2001)
Sporting Lisbon striker Marius Niculae says he is to join AC Milan next year. . . . more . . .
Dellas on way to AC Milan (Nov 19, 2001)
AC Milan are set to sign Perugia's Greek defender Traiainos Dellas in January. . . . more . . .
No new job for Sacchi say Milan (Nov 19, 2001)
AC Milan have denied that former coach Arrigo Sacchi is to be their new director of football. . . . more . . .
PSV worry over Hofland stomach strain (Nov 19, 2001)
PSV Eindhoven have sent centre back Kevin Hofland for tests on a stomach injury and he may miss the rest of the year. . . . more . . .
Zagreb star wanted by Verona (Nov 19, 2001)
Verona want Dinamo Zagreb striker Ivica Olic for the new year. . . . more . . .
Japan star left out of Boca's Tokyo trip (Nov 19, 2001)
Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara has been left out of the Boca Juniors squad to play Bayern Munich in Tokyo's World Club Cup game on November 27th. . . . more . . .
Auxerre want the full price from Juventus for Cisse (Nov 18, 2001)
Auxerre are in talks with Juventus for the Italian club to sign top scorer Djibril Cisse. . . . more . . .
Iran want Schlappner as new coach (Nov 18, 2001)
Iran are in talks to make Klaus Schlappner their new coach. . . . more . . .
Riquelme says no FC Barcelona move yet (Nov 18, 2001)
Boca Juniors star Juan Riquelme says his future is undecided after a planned move to FC Barcelona broke down in September. . . . more . . .
Cecchi Gori insists Fiorentina are for sale (Nov 17, 2001)
Fiorentina owner Vittorio Cecchi Gorisays he intends to go through with plans to sell the ailing Serie A club. . . . more . . .
Tottenham join Savio hunt (Nov 17, 2001)
Tottenham have joined the interest in Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Savio. . . . more . . .
Four-time world champion Zagallo retires after Flamengo crisis (Nov 17, 2001)
Flamengo have made Carlos Alberto their new coach after veteran Mario Zagallo retired yesterday. . . . more . . .
Lippi: "I may sue Baggio" over spy claims (Nov 17, 2001)
Juventus coach Marcello Lippi has hit back at claims from Roberto Baggio that he asked the star striker to "spy" on players before his arrival at Inter in Milan two years ago. . . . more . . .
Bayern start their financial revolution (Nov 17, 2001)
Bayern Munich members have voted to turn the European champions into a Joint Stock Company as part of a reorganisation of finances for the Euroean champions. . . . more . . .
Stam: "I have taken pills" (Nov 17, 2001)
SS Lazio defender Jaap Stam faces an Italian league disciplinary committee today after testing positive for the banned stimulant nandrolone. . . . more . . .
Milan's Galliani: "Shevchenko not for sale at any price" (Nov 17, 2001)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani says Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko is "untransferrable". . . . more . . .
AC Milan: no Shevchenko deal with Madrid...yet (Nov 16, 2001)
AC Milan director general Ariedo Breda says there is no agreement with Real Madrid to sell Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko to the Spanish champions. . . . more . . .
Italy's CONI confirms positive nandrolone test for Lazio's Stam (Nov 16, 2001)
SS Lazio defender Jaap Stam tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone last month. . . . more . . .
New SS Lazio nandrolone scandal hits Stam (Nov 16, 2001)
SS Lazio are at the centre of another drug scandal after the positive nandrolone result for central defender Jaap Stam. . . . more . . .
United: Hofland no, Coloccini maybe (Nov 16, 2001)
Manchester United lead the race to sign AC Milan defender Fabricio Coloccini. . . . more . . .
Shevchenko is not for sale say Milan (Nov 16, 2001)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani says star striker Andriy Shevchenko is not for sale. . . . more . . .
Cecchi Gori bails Fiorentina out of this week's cash crisis (Nov 16, 2001)
Fiorentina owner Vittorio Cecchi Gori has pumped £7 million into the club's bank account after the club's players started bankruptcy proceedings against the Serie A outfit. . . . more . . .
Stam shocks SS Lazio with positive nandrolone test (Nov 16, 2001)
SS Lazio defender Jaap Stam has tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone. . . . more . . .
Bayern to test Effenberg fitness ahead of United clash (Nov 16, 2001)
Bayern Munich are set to recall three fit-again stars to their first team to face Werder Bremen tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Angola's Lisbon farce could earn FIFA rap (Nov 16, 2001)
Angola could face heavy punishment from FIFA once the referee's report into their farcical Wednesday friendly in Lisbon is received. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich say no to share flotation (Nov 16, 2001)
European champions Bayern Munich say they are not planning a share flotation but will issue limited shares in the club next year after a restructuring of their finances. . . . more . . .
Houllier: "I'll be back in mid-January" (Nov 16, 2001)
Recovering Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier says he expects to be back at work in mid-January. . . . more . . .
Benfica ask Barcelona for Alfonso (Nov 15, 2001)
Benfica have turned to FC Barcelona reject Alfonso to try and solve their striking problems after failing to make quick progress to sign free agent Kiko Navarez. . . . more . . .
Lyon chase Savio (Nov 15, 2001)
Olympique Lyon are set to sign Real Madrid winger Savio. . . . more . . .
Pardo in and Gascoigne out at Everton (Nov 15, 2001)
Everton are watching Mexican midfielder Pavel Pardo as former Lazio and Rangers star Paul Gascoigne prepares to leave the Merseyside club next year. . . . more . . .
English strike: peace talks delayed again (Nov 15, 2001)
Peace talks to try and avert a strike by English players have been put back to tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Houllier says he ignored symptoms of illness (Nov 15, 2001)
Recovering Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier says he was worried about his health weeks before heart surgery last month but kept his concerns secret. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina players push for club's bankruptcy (Nov 14, 2001)
Fiorentina's unpaid players have asked for the Serie A club to be declared bankrupt. . . . more . . .
Unpaid players could force Fiorentina into bankruptcy (Nov 14, 2001)
The Fiorentina squad are to meet with the club's leader to decide if their threat to bankrupt the club will proceed. . . . more . . .
Chelsea may swap Dalla Bona for Milan's Moreno (Nov 14, 2001)
AC Milan have offered striker Javi Moreno to Chelsea to try and secure the signing of midfielder Sam Dalla Bona. . . . more . . .
Reinaldo on way to PSG (Nov 14, 2001)
Flamengo are to sell striker Reinaldo to Paris Saint Germain. . . . more . . .
Tottenham injury crisis forces Beasant call (Nov 14, 2001)
Tottenham have asked former Chelsea and Wimbledon veteran Dave Beasant to join them to help a short term injury problem. . . . more . . .
Dortmund want Boateng from Villa (Nov 14, 2001)
Aston Villa have interest from Borussia Dortmund in midfielder George Boateng. . . . more . . .
Henry to miss Arsenal's derby (Nov 14, 2001)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is likely to miss the club's London derby with Tottenham at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Juventus agree Dacourt move (Nov 14, 2001)
Leeds United are to sell French midfielder Olivier Dacourt to Juventus at the end of the year. . . . more . . .
Keane is fit to face Bayern Munich next week say United (Nov 13, 2001)
Manchester United say captain Roy Keane should be fit to play against Bayern Munich next Tuesday as the second stage of the Champions League starts. . . . more . . .
United rule out Van Gaal as new coach (Nov 13, 2001)
Manchester United have denied interest in Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal. . . . more . . .
Juventus eye French teen star Colombo (Nov 13, 2001)
Montpellier teenage defender Julio Colombo is a target for Juventus. . . . more . . .
Agathe gets SS Lazio interest (Nov 13, 2001)
SS Lazio want to sign Celtic right winger Didier Agathe. . . . more . . .
Benetton stay interested in Fiorentina bid (Nov 12, 2001)
Clothing manufacturers Benetton remain in talks to buy ailing Serie A club Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Madrid coach Del Bosque "unhappy" after latest loss (Nov 12, 2001)
Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque is back trying to solve the mystery of the team's form after a 2-1 defeat at Zaragoza last night. . . . more . . .
Clubs meet union to try and head off English strike (Nov 12, 2001)
Premiership clubs in England are gripped by panic at the thought of a strike by their stars with chief executive Peter Scudamore now banned from talks to try and resolve the dispute. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina in new bankruptcy peril (Nov 12, 2001)
The crisis at Fiorentina has taken another turn with a bank refusing to loan the club money. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona set up June move for Riquelme (Nov 12, 2001)
FC Barcelona had more talks in Buenos Aires at the weekend over Juan Riquelme's sale to the club from Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
English strike talks postponed (Nov 12, 2001)
Talks to try and avert a strike by footballers in England have been postponed. . . . more . . .
Maradona stays as Argentina's first love (Nov 11, 2001)
Diego Maradona proved he is Argentina's eternal love with a testimonial between the national team and an all-star side in Buenos Aires last night. . . . more . . .
Galatasary dump Mpenza back at Mouscron (Nov 11, 2001)
Galatasary have dumped Belgian international forward Mbo Mpenza after only three months at the club. . . . more . . .
Papin comes out of retirement (Nov 10, 2001)
Former AC Milan and Olympique Marseille star Jean-Pierre Papin is to make a playing comeback six years after he quit. . . . more . . .
Boca Juniors ask Bilardo to be their new coach (Nov 10, 2001)
Boca Juniors have asked former Argentine World Cup winning coach Carlos Bilardo to replace Carlos Bianchi. . . . more . . .
Hodgson eyes Scotland job (Nov 10, 2001)
Udinese coach Roy Hodgson says he will consider any offer to be the new Scotland coach. . . . more . . .
Maldini gets UAE offer (Nov 10, 2001)
The United Arab Emirates want Cesare Maldini as their new coach. . . . more . . .
UEFA hand out fines for racism and bans (Nov 10, 2001)
UEFA have fined two Champions League contenders for racist behaviour by fans during the first group stage of the competiton. . . . more . . .
Juventus to loan out new signing Nigmatullin (Nov 10, 2001)
Juventus are to loan out Russian goalkeeper Ruslan Nigmatullin to Verona when they sign the player next month. . . . more . . .
99% of English players vote for strike action (Nov 09, 2001)
English players have given a 99% vote in favour of strike action to start next month in their dispute over television money. . . . more . . .
Dyer's agent denies drunken fight claims (Nov 09, 2001)
Kieron Dyer's agent has denied that the Newcastle star was involved in a fighting incident that saw him and three other players sent home from a training camp. . . . more . . .
Lechantre gets Qatar job (Nov 08, 2001)
Qatar have appointed Frenchman Pierre Lechantre as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Dutruel rejects Bolton move (Nov 08, 2001)
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Richard Dutruel has turned down the chance to join Bolton Wanderers in the Premiership. . . . more . . .
Kiko has Benfica offer (Nov 08, 2001)
Benfica have started talks with out-of-contract striker Kiko. . . . more . . .
Newcastle's Dyer fined for Spanish mistake (Nov 08, 2001)
England hopeful Kieron Dyer has been hit with a £50,000 fine for the drinking session for himself and three other Newcastle stars. . . . more . . .
Besiktas sign goalkeeper Myrhe (Nov 07, 2001)
Besiktas have signed Everton goalkeeper Thomas Myrhe. . . . more . . .
Everton take Blomqvist gamble (Nov 07, 2001)
Everton have signed former Swedish international winger Jesper Blomqvist from Manchester United on loan. . . . more . . .
AC Milan to review pay policy after Ancelotti's arrival (Nov 07, 2001)
AC Milan say they are adopting a new wage scale based on results now that Carlo Ancelotti has arrived as coach. . . . more . . .
Besiktas eye Terim (Nov 07, 2001)
Former AC Milan coach Fatih Terim has cancelled a meeting with the club's vice president which was scheduled for today. . . . more . . .
Four dumped from Newcastle trip in curfew incident (Nov 07, 2001)
Newcastle United have dumped four players from their training trip to Marbella after they broke a curfew and missed a club dinner. . . . more . . .
Passarella: "Parma among the top four" (Nov 07, 2001)
New Parma AC coach Daniel Passarella says he wants to lead his new charges into the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Briegel is new Trabzonspor coach (Nov 07, 2001)
Turkish club Trabzonspor have appointed German Hans Peter Briegel as their new coach. . . . more . . .
OM pull out of Djalminha move (Nov 07, 2001)
Olympique Marseille say plans to sign Brazilian veteran Djalminha have not progressed and he will not be moving to France. . . . more . . .
Liverpool offer trial to Riise brother (Nov 07, 2001)
Liverpool are giving the younger brother of midfielder John Arne Riise a trial. . . . more . . .
Ferguson: "This is the end" (Nov 06, 2001)
The pressure of modern football has seen Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admit retirement cannot come soon enough for him. . . . more . . .
Milan: Ancelotti "our first choice" (Nov 06, 2001)
AC Milan say the return of Carlo Ancelotti to their club has always been a priority. . . . more . . .
'Boro hope for Adailson (Nov 06, 2001)
Middlesbrough hope to sign Verona striker Adailton soon. . . . more . . .
AC Milan sacking: "I expected it" says Terim (Nov 06, 2001)
Sacked AC Milan coach Fatih Terim has slammed the decision of the Italian club to sack him. . . . more . . .
Sunderland and West Ham raid Bergen (Nov 06, 2001)
Norwegian club Brann Bergen have offers from Sunderland and West Ham for two of their strikers. . . . more . . .
Carew knee blow for Valencia (Nov 06, 2001)
Valencia could rule Norwegian striker John Carew out of action until at least April with the club considering double knee surgery for the 22 year old. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina break off Negri talks (Nov 06, 2001)
Former Glasgow Rangers striker Marco Negri has failed to agree terms to move to Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Passarella is new Parma AC coach (Nov 06, 2001)
Parma AC have confirmed Daniel Passarella is their new coach . . . . more . . .
Kiko axes Nuremburg move (Nov 06, 2001)
Nuremburg have failed to sign Spanish striker Kiko after the former Atletico Madrid star broke off talks with the Bundesliga club. . . . more . . .
Derby want Costacurta (Nov 06, 2001)
Derby County have made an offer for Italian veteran Alessandro Costacurta. . . . more . . .
Ancelotti is new AC Milan coach (Nov 05, 2001)
AC Milan are to confirm Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach tonight. . . . more . . .
Milan Meltdown: coach Terim is sacked (Nov 05, 2001)
AC Milan have sacked coach Fatih Terim. . . . more . . .
Malaga talk up United bid for Sanz (Nov 05, 2001)
Manchester United have made a £12 million offer for Malaga defender Fernando Sanz to try and revive their season. . . . more . . .
Djalminha on way to OM (Nov 05, 2001)
Olympique Marseille are in talks to sign Deportivo La Coruna play maker Djalminha. . . . more . . .
Bolton eye Boca Juniors striker (Nov 05, 2001)
Boca Juniors striker Martin Cardetti is being watched by Premiership side Bolton Wanderers. . . . more . . .
Owen strikes again as Liverpool maul United (Nov 04, 2001)
Two goals from Michael Owen saw Liverpool brush aside Manchester United with some ease at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 (Nov 04, 2001)
Real Madrid scored a goal in each half to boost their league campaign against FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Ancelotti returns as Parma AC coach (Nov 04, 2001)
Parma AC will present the return of Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach on Monday. . . . more . . .
Marlet injury blow for Fulham (Nov 04, 2001)
Fulham have sent record signing Steve Marlet for surgery after he fractured his leg last week. . . . more . . .
SPL want TV station to help Rangers and Celtic cash flow (Nov 04, 2001)
The Scottish Premier League wants to become the first league in the world to set up its own satellite TV station. . . . more . . .
Madrid look at Roma rebel Zago (Nov 04, 2001)
AS Roma rebel Zago is a target for Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Bayern send Santa Cruz for surgery (Nov 04, 2001)
Bayern Munich saw striker Roque Santa Cruz badly injured in yesterday's Bundesliga win over Hamburg SV. . . . more . . .
UAE turn to Bonfrere (Nov 04, 2001)
Dutchman Jo Bonfrere is to take charge of the United Arab Emirates team next month. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio look at Riquelme if Mendieta leaves (Nov 03, 2001)
SS Lazio may make a move for Boca Juniors star Juan Riquelme. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona worry over Kluivert ahead of Madrid trip (Nov 03, 2001)
FC Barcelona have an injury worry over Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert ahead of tomorrow's 'superclasico' at Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Parma AC: Passarella "No" - now for Ancelotti (Nov 03, 2001)
Parma AC have failed to land Daniel Passarella as their new coach meaning former team boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to take charge. . . . more . . .
Romania name World Cup play-off squad (Nov 02, 2001)
Romania coach Gheorghe Hagi has named his squad to face Slovenia in World Cup play-offs next week. . . . more . . .
Perez: No Madrid bid for Kluivert (Nov 02, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the presence of Rivaldo for FC Barcelona on Sunday at the Bernabeu does not worry him. . . . more . . .
Champions League reunites Manchester and Bayern - again (Nov 02, 2001)
Old Champions League foes Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been drawn together again while Liverpool will be the first English club to play at Galatasary since the death of two Leeds fans last year in Istanbul. . . . more . . .
Ipswich land Inter in UEFA Cup draw (Nov 02, 2001)
Internazionale are to face Ipswich Town in the third round of the UEFA Cup while Valencia meet Celtic and PSG face Rangers. . . . more . . .
Recovering Houllier leaves hospital (Nov 02, 2001)
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has been released from hospital today. . . . more . . .
West Ham ask for Turdo (Nov 01, 2001)
French club Rennes have an offer from West Ham for Argentine striker Mario Turdo. . . . more . . .
Hapoel knockout starts new Chelsea crisis (Nov 01, 2001)
Chelsea can now blame the enemy within their squad after they blew the chance to progress in the UEFA Cup. . . . more . . .
Parma hope for Sacchi return (Nov 01, 2001)
Arrigo Sacchi could return to work at Parma AC after the resignation of coach Renzo Ulivieri yesterday. . . . more . . .
UEFA Cup Preview (Nov 01, 2001)
Chelsea look to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the UEFA Cup at home to Hapoel Tel Aviv tonight. . . . more . . .
AC Milan go back in for Dalla Bona (Nov 01, 2001)
AC Milan expect to sign Italian midfielder San Dalla Bona from Chelsea soon. . . . more . . .
Houllier out of hospital "in days" (Nov 01, 2001)
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier could be released from hospital by next week. . . . more . . .
AC Milan close to Mantorras deal (Nov 01, 2001)
AC Milan expect to sign Angolan striker Pedro Mantorras for next season. . . . more . . .
PSG have to pay up for Ronaldinho (Nov 01, 2001)
World governing body FIFA have named PSG's price for Brazilian striker Ronaldino: $5.9 million. . . . more . . .
Passarella is Parma's choice (Nov 01, 2001)
Former Argentina manager Daniel Passerella is expected in Italy by the weekend to have talks over taking charge of Parma AC. . . . more . . .
