Archive Euro 2000 News
Seedorf has training fight before world club decider (Nov 30, 1998)
Real Madrid training was halted yesterday in Tokyo by a fight between two of the European champions players. . . . more . . .
Shearer does not want to leave Newcastle (Nov 30, 1998)
Alan Shearer insisted last night that he was staying with Newcastle. . . . more . . .
AIK fight to keep goalkeeping star (Nov 30, 1998)
Swedish club AIK have told Premiership leaders Aston Villa to leave their goalkeeper alone. . . . more . . .
Batty heading for Leeds return (Nov 27, 1998)
Leeds United are set to buy back former midfielder David Batty in a £3 million move. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina in hunt for Super Mario (Nov 27, 1998)
Serie A leaders Fiorentina are preparing a bid for German international Mario Basler. . . . more . . .
Lens hope to keep Vairelles from Juve (Nov 26, 1998)
Any move by Juventus to sign Lens striker Tony Vairelles is set to flounder on the French champion's European ambitions. . . . more . . .
Milan make slow Shevchenko progress (Nov 26, 1998)
AC Milan executive Adriano Galliani was in Kiev last night to watch new signing Andrii Shevchenko play in a 2-1 Champions League win against Panathinaikos in freezing temperatures. . . . more . . .
Del Piero operation in Colorado a complete success (Nov 26, 1998)
Injured Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero had successful surgery yesterday on his left knee. . . . more . . .
New injury blow for Boksic (Nov 26, 1998)
SS Lazio striker Alen Boksic is facing a struggle to save his season after the failure of a knee operation. . . . more . . .
Liverpool want unhappy Baia from Barcelona (Nov 25, 1998)
FC Barcelona are set to sell Portuguese international goalkeeper Vitor Baia and Liverpool are interested. . . . more . . .
Italian sources believe Shearer is for sale (Nov 25, 1998)
Two sources in Milan and Rome believe that Alan Shearer is set to leave Newcastle United. . . . more . . .
Shearer for sale says Gullit (Nov 24, 1998)
New Newcastle United coach Ruud Gullit has bowed to the inevitable and put star striker Alan Shearer up for sale. . . . more . . .
Greeks keep Iordanescu as coach (Nov 24, 1998)
Anghel Iordanescu will see out his contract as the coach of the Greek national side - after being forced to snub a lucrative offer to take over Athens club AEK. . . . more . . .
Rangers insist Hendry is not on way back to Blackburn (Nov 24, 1998)
Scottish league leaders Glasgow Rangers are insisting that defender Coling Hendry will not be returning to Blackburn Rovers as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Leeds consider Van Hooijdonk bid (Nov 24, 1998)
Leeds United will need to meet the full £6 million valuation for Nottingham Forest striker Pierre Van Hooijdonk. . . . more . . .
Gullit does not want to think of Shearer sale (Nov 23, 1998)
Newcastle coach Ruud Gullit confirmed at the weekend that striker Alan Shearer was not for sale - but admitted that he had only £7 million sign new players. . . . more . . .
Henry remains true to Arsenal faith (Nov 20, 1998)
AS Monaco must decide whether to ban interviews with striker Thierry henry or finally accept that the French international wants a move to Arsenal as soon as possible. . . . more . . .
Hoddle will not punish Cole for press attack (Nov 20, 1998)
Manchester United striker Andy Cole still has a future with England - but whether he actually reaches the team remains to be seen. . . . more . . .
San Marino 0 Cyprus 1, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
San Marino went the same way as previous Cypriot opposition Spain - but the performances were completely different. . . . more . . .
England 2 Czech Republic 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
The Czechs began well but but were defeated by a spirited England showing that saw a return to form for a squad that has laboured tpo near elimination in the Euro 2000 matches since the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Egypt 1 Norway 1, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Tore Andre Flo underlined his soaring value to the national side with the equaliser in this match against an Egypt side who performed very well for much of the game. . . . more . . .
Brazil 5 Russia 1, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Brazil cut loose on a tired and out classes Russian side to hit five goals in Forteleza. . . . more . . .
Germany 1 Holland 1, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Germany were lucky to escape with anything from this one-sided game. . . . more . . .
Hungary 2 Switzerland 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Swiss coach Gilbert Gress is close to dismissal after this poor performance - and his god friend Christian Gross may be approached to try and salvage something from the side that never recovered from two early concessions to Hungary. . . . more . . .
Luxembourg 0 Belgium 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Belgium struggled to produce any decent attacking play against a Luxembourg side which expected to lose. . . . more . . .
Inter want Ince as Kanu stalls London move (Nov 19, 1998)
The complications arising from Nwankwo Kanu's demand for a £1 million bonus have stalled his transfer to Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Malta 1 FYR Macedonia 2, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
FYR Macedonia survived late scares against Malta to socre a Euro 2000 win. . . . more . . .
Georgia 3 Estonia 1, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Georgia found it easy to dispose of their Estonian opponents in Tbilisi yeasterday. . . . more . . .
Albania 0 Greece 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
The Greeks held on for a gritty draw in Tirana and then heard their coach Anghel Iordanescu claim he would not be leaving them to join AEK Athens by the end of the week. . . . more . . .
Portugal 2 Israel 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
Israel restricted a neat Portuguese side to just two goals - and the last of these came in the dying seconds of the game. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia 1 Republic of Ireland 0, November 18th 1998 (Nov 19, 1998)
It took Yugoslavia more than an hour to work their way through a packed Irish defence but victory was finally earned by Real madrid star Pedrag Mijatovic. . . . more . . .
Another fine Confederations Cup mess (Nov 18, 1998)
The Confederations Cup tournament - as revealed exclusively here last week - has been confirmed for July 28th to August 8th next summer to allow world champions France to compete. . . . more . . .
Greeks threaten Iordanescu if he quits national team (Nov 18, 1998)
Greece have ordered national team coach Angel Iordanescu to stay as coach and refuse an offer from AEK Athens or risk a ban from coaching. . . . more . . .
Arsenal want loan deal for Kanu (Nov 18, 1998)
English champions Arsenal are trying to sort through the fine details of a move which will see Internazionale loan striker Nwankwo Kanu to the club for the rest of this season. . . . more . . .
Mjallby set for Celtic move (Nov 18, 1998)
Swedish defender Johan Mjallby is all set to complete a move to Glasgow Celtic today. . . . more . . .
Naive Cole talks himself into international exile (Nov 18, 1998)
In an amazing outburst Manchester United striker Andy Cole has talked himself out of any future international career. . . . more . . .
Wohlfahrt attracts Liverpool attention (Nov 17, 1998)
Struggling English Premiership side Liverpool are lining up a bid for Austrian international goalkeeper Franz Wohlfahrt. . . . more . . .
No Sheffield move for new Swedish player of the year (Nov 17, 1998)
English Premiership side Sheffield Wednesday have cooled on a move for new Swedish Player of the Year Henrik Larsson. . . . more . . .
Beckham still worries Hoddle (Nov 17, 1998)
England coach Glenn Hoddle revealed yesterday that he will speak to Manchester United midfielder David Beckham about his on-the-field behaviour. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid set for McManaman coup (Nov 17, 1998)
European club champions Real Madrid have made Liverpool midfielder an offer of £1.4 million a year in tax-free wages that seems certain to secure his signature for next season. . . . more . . .
Zoff gets hot for Totti (Nov 17, 1998)
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti is on the verge of his second full international apearance tomorrow in Salerno. . . . more . . .
Makeshift Holland look out of their depth (Nov 17, 1998)
Holland coach Frank Rijkaard is searching for a new midfield formation today after the withdrawal of three key men. . . . more . . .
Worns set to quit PSG (Nov 17, 1998)
German international defender Christian Worns is set to quit Paris St. . . . more . . .
Money talks for Greek team boss (Nov 17, 1998)
Former Romanian World Cup coach Anghel Iordanescu has accepted an offer from AEK Athens to become their next coach. . . . more . . .
Juventus eye shunned Pierre (Nov 17, 1998)
Representatives of the reigning Italian champions Juventus saw Pierr Van Hooijdonk in action for Nottingham Forest last night. . . . more . . .
Norway hope to make new London connection (Nov 17, 1998)
Norway have turned to London to try and keep a good recent run of form going against African champions Egypt. . . . more . . .
Juventus check out Vairelles (Nov 16, 1998)
Ailing Italian champions Juventus spent the weekend watching Lens striker Tony Vairelles in action. . . . more . . .
Rijkaard continues Dutch youth policy (Nov 13, 1998)
New Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard has continued with his youth policy for his next frienly on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia confirm squad for next week (Nov 13, 1998)
Milan Zivodinovic has confirmed his squad for the Belgrade Euro 2000 tie against the Irish Republic next Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Irish drop Liverpool defender (Nov 13, 1998)
Republic of Ireland have dropped defender Phil Babb from their squad for the Euro 2000 qualifier in Belgrade next week after doubts over his match fitness. . . . more . . .
Houllier must resolve McManaman impasse (Nov 12, 1998)
New Liverpool coach Gerard Houllier will have to sort out the Steve McManaman contract wrangle that has dragged on for a year - just as the player prepares to sit out the next two months with a recurring ankle injury. . . . more . . .
Confederations Cup moved to next August (Nov 12, 1998)
The Confederations Cup will now start on August 1st to allow France to compete. . . . more . . .
Germany recall Moeller and Basler (Nov 12, 1998)
Erich Ribbeck has named a 22 man squad to play Holland in Gelsenkirchen next Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel quits Man Utd for France (Nov 12, 1998)
Olympique Marseilles and AS Monaco are locked in a bitter battle to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. . . . more . . .
England to face Czechs without defender Adams (Nov 12, 1998)
England defender Tony Adams will miss the friendly with the Czech Republic next Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Coventry sign future Belgian star (Nov 12, 1998)
English Premiership side Coventry City have spent £1.325 million on Belgian striker Laurent Delorge. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona try to beat Atletico to £9 million teenager (Nov 12, 1998)
FC Barcelona are trying to sign Benfica teenager Hugo Leal - despite agreements between the Portuguese giants and Atletico Madrid that he will play in the Spanish capital in two years time. . . . more . . .
Charlton win Euro 2000 case (Nov 12, 1998)
English Premiership side Charlton Athletic will be allowed to field two players on Saturday who should be involved in international call ups after FIFA backed their move to keep the players in England. . . . more . . .
England and Liverpool face up to Owen injury (Nov 11, 1998)
England striker Michael Owen is out of the England-Czech Republic friendly after sustaining a hamstring injury. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid face three weeks without captain Hierro (Nov 10, 1998)
Real Madrid are facing up to the next month without injured captain Fernando Hierro - and he may miss the Champions League decider in Milan against Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Juventus lose Del Piero for five months (Nov 10, 1998)
Juventus confirmed yesterday that Alessandro Del Piero will miss the next five months of the season after damaging his left knee in a 2-2 draw on Sunday with Udinese. . . . more . . .
Croatia accept January trip to Mexico (Nov 10, 1998)
Croatia have accepted an invitation to play in the Confederations Cup next January in place of world champions France. . . . more . . .
Mexicans try to move Confederations Cup to next August (Nov 10, 1998)
European clubs are set to oppose any plan that will reschedule the Confederations Cup tournament to August next year. . . . more . . .
Charlton try to keep players away from Euro 2000 tie (Nov 10, 1998)
English Premiership side Charlton Athletic have defied Irish and Yugoslav authorities and say they will not allow midfielder Mark Kinsella or goalkeeper Sasa ilic to play in the Euro 2000 qualifier in Belgrade next week. . . . more . . .
Zidane deals new blow to Juventus (Nov 10, 1998)
On the day that the extent of the latest Alessandro Del Piero injury becomes clear, Italian champions Juventus have been dealt another blow in an interview with midfielder Zinedine Zidane in the new issue of 'France Football'. . . . more . . .
Chelsea buy Finn to ease Casiraghi misery (Nov 09, 1998)
Chelsea have responded to the horrific injury to striker Pierluigi Casiraghi by signing 18 year old Finnish prospect Mikkel Forsell. . . . more . . .
West Ham seal deal with England's man of tomorrow (Nov 09, 1998)
English Premiership side West Ham United have tied future England star Joe Cole to the club for the next five years. . . . more . . .
Charbonnier out for a year with knee damage (Nov 09, 1998)
Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Lionel Charbonnier will miss the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments. . . . more . . .
Bjornebye retires from Norway side (Nov 09, 1998)
Liverpool's Norwegian defender Stig Inge Bjornebye has quit international football at the age of 28 to spend more time with his family. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid face two months without injured Karembeu (Nov 09, 1998)
Real Madrid will be missing French midfield star Christian Karembeu foir the next two months after a freak training ground accident. . . . more . . .
France will play England at Wembley in February (Nov 06, 1998)
France have announced replacement matches after withdrawing from the January Confederations Cup tournament in Mexico. . . . more . . .
Aston Villa complete Dublin signing (Nov 06, 1998)
English Premiership leaders Aston Villa last night completed the signing of Coventry City captain Dion Dublin. . . . more . . .
Dublin rejects Leeds to set heart on Villa (Nov 05, 1998)
Dion Dublin has rejected a move to Leeds United - leaving Aston Villa as favourites to sign the 29 year old. . . . more . . .
Italy confirm Salerno date with Spain (Nov 04, 1998)
Italy have confirmed that their November 18th friendly against Spain will go ahead in Salerno. . . . more . . .
Guivarc'h makes it third time lucky for Rangers (Nov 04, 1998)
Glasgow Rangers are close to completing the signing of former French international Stephane Guivarc'h after the striker twice rejected a move to Ibrox. . . . more . . .
Leeds take control of Dublin deal (Nov 04, 1998)
Leeds United are trying to complete the signing of Coventry City captain Dion Dublin within the next two days. . . . more . . .
Dublin set to sign for Aston Villa (Nov 02, 1998)
Dion Dublin looks set to sign for Aston Villa this week. . . . more . . .
Giggs injury forces lay off (Nov 02, 1998)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs looks set to miss the next three weeks of the season as he continues to struggle with a foot injury. . . . more . . .
