Archive Euro 2000 News
Suspension threat for Hungary (Apr 30, 1999)
Hungary have been threatened with suspension by FIFA unless MLSZ president Attila Kovacs is reinstated. . . . more . . .
Zidane sticks with Juventus (Apr 30, 1999)
Zinedine Zidane has told 'L'Equipe' that he will definitely stay with Juventus for the coming season - ending any slim hope Real Madrid maintained of bringing the world player of the year to the Spanish capital. . . . more . . .
Poles set election date (Apr 30, 1999)
The PZPN will hold elections for new leaders on June 28th - in a bid to avert a UEFA and FIFA ban on the national team and Polish clubs. . . . more . . .
Matthaus wants one more year (Apr 30, 1999)
Bayern Munich captain Lothar Matthaus wants to play on for one more season at the top. . . . more . . .
England's World Cup winner is dead (Apr 30, 1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey has died at the age of 79. . . . more . . .
Solskjaer adds to United injuries (Apr 30, 1999)
Manchester United are assessing the knee damage that striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suffered in a Euro 2000 win for Norway ion Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Greece 1 Switzerland 1, April 28th 1999 (Apr 29, 1999)
Bernt Haas opened the scoring in this error strewn friendly when his low right footed drive hit the net. . . . more . . .
Seedorf link to Real's Zidane hopes (Apr 29, 1999)
Real Madrid have not given up hope of bringing Zinedine Zidane to Spain in the summer. . . . more . . .
Newcastle complete Marcelino signing (Apr 29, 1999)
Newcastle United have signed Real Mallorca defender Elena Marcelino for next season. . . . more . . .
Keegan to settle England future (Apr 29, 1999)
Kevin Keegan is preparing to be the next full time coach of the England national side and will meet Fulham owner Mohammed Al Fayed to discuss his future with newly promoted Fulham. . . . more . . .
Holland 1 Morocco 2, April 28th 1999 (Apr 29, 1999)
Morocco celebrated their bid to host the 2006 World Cup with a fine win against the Dutch in Arnhem. . . . more . . .
Strunz injured for Bayern (Apr 29, 1999)
Bayern Munich will be missing veteran defender Thomas Strunz for their next two Bundesliga matches with a thigh strain. . . . more . . .
Schalke 04 sign up Sand (Apr 29, 1999)
Schalke 04 look set to bring Danish international striker Ebbe Sand to the Bundesliga in the summer. . . . more . . .
United secure new Brown contract (Apr 29, 1999)
Manchester United confirmed this morning that defender Wes Brown will be signing a new five year contract with the club. . . . more . . .
Romania 1 Belgium 0, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Euro 2000 co-hosts Belgium kept up their losing streak in this drab friendly. . . . more . . .
Hungary 1 England 1, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Kevin Keegan said yesterday at a press conference that the England job was "easy - if you keep winning". . . . more . . .
Albania 0 Latvia 0, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Albania's Foto came out the best in this close match. . . . more . . .
Poland 2 Czech Republic 1, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Poland scored in each half against a bright Czech side as they prepared for the home game at the start of June against Bulgaria. . . . more . . .
Germany 0 Scotland 1, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
The pressure on Germany coach Erich Ribbeck is set to mount after this result. . . . more . . .
Republic of Ireland 2 Sweden 0, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Sweden crashed inside two minutes late in the second half to a defeat in Dublin. . . . more . . .
Georgia 1 Norway 4, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Premiership stars poured in the goals in the first half in Tbilisi to ease any Norwegian nerves about this away game against a Georgia side that looked in complete disarray. . . . more . . .
Croatia 0 Italy 0, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
This low key friendly attracted less that 15,000 to the national stadium in Zagreb and the two teams gave an uninspired show. . . . more . . .
Austria 7 San Marino 0, April 28th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
Otto Baric steered Austria to the top of Group Six in his first game in charge. . . . more . . .
Northern Ireland 1 Canada 1, April 27th 1999 (Apr 28, 1999)
The Northern Irish fans booed their players from the pitch after a late equalisr for the home side. . . . more . . .
Inter sign Panucci (Apr 27, 1999)
Internazionale have signed a five year deal with Italian national team defender Christian Panucci. . . . more . . .
Everton hope for Ziege capture (Apr 27, 1999)
Everton are set to start a summer spending mission with a bid for unhappy AC Milan defender Christian Ziege. . . . more . . .
Germany coach tires of Basler (Apr 27, 1999)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Basler looks to have quit international football after his omission from the latest German squad. . . . more . . .
PSV target Winter (Apr 27, 1999)
PSV Eindhoven are first in the queue for Dutch midfielder Aron Winter in the summer. . . . more . . .
United deny van der Sar bid (Apr 27, 1999)
Manchester United have denied making an offer to Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. . . . more . . .
United worry over Stam fitness (Apr 27, 1999)
Manchester United are to spend the week monitoring the fitness of influential defender Jaap Stam. . . . more . . .
Seedorf offered to Newcastle (Apr 27, 1999)
By Rafael Salido in Madrid Real Madrid have offered midfielder Clarence Seedoerf to Newcastle United after another confrontation with coach John Toshack. . . . more . . .
Phillips picked for England (Apr 27, 1999)
Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips confirms his ascent to the heights of the English game tomorrow night when he partners Alan Shearer in the national team attack. . . . more . . .
Lens want £10 million from Liverpool for Smicer (Apr 26, 1999)
Liverpool have been given a £10 million reply to their inquiry about Czech Republic international Vladimir Smicer. . . . more . . .
England wounded hand chance to teen star Jeffers (Apr 26, 1999)
England's squad for the friendly against Hungary in Budapest on Wednesday evening has suffered six withdrawals. . . . more . . .
Kyiv captain on way to Newcastle (Apr 26, 1999)
Newcastle United have beaten local rivals Middlesbrough to the signing of Kyiv Dynamo captain Oleg Luzhny. . . . more . . .
Inter close in on Panucci (Apr 26, 1999)
Internazionale executive Sandro Mazzola met Real Madrid club officials at the weekend to continue the Milan club's attempt to sign defender Christian Panucci. . . . more . . .
Belgium hope for improvement (Apr 23, 1999)
Euro 2000 co-hosts Belgium will be looking for some signs of improvement in their side when they face Romania in a friendly next Wednesday in Bucharest. . . . more . . .
English clubs shop at Kyiv sale (Apr 23, 1999)
English clubs are the first to try and pick the bones of the Kyiv Dynamo Champions League campaign. . . . more . . .
Bergkamp injured for Arsenal (Apr 23, 1999)
Dennis Bergkamp is likely to miss Arsenal's Premiership trip to Middlesbrough tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Zidane says he will stay with Juventus (Apr 23, 1999)
Zinedine Zidane is to stay at Juventus for at least one more season according to an interview the player has given to 'France Football' today. . . . more . . .
Hrubesch takes charge of Germany's future (Apr 23, 1999)
The DfB have handed the national 'B' team to former Hamburg SV striker Horst Hrubesch. . . . more . . .
Conte wins new Juventus deal (Apr 23, 1999)
Juventus have secured midfielder Antonio Conte for the next four seasons. . . . more . . .
Keegan calls up Sunderland pair (Apr 22, 1999)
Newly promoted Sunderland can claim two internationals before they have even kicked a ball in their next Premiership campaign after England coach Kevin Keegan named his squad for the friendly next week in Budapest against Hungary. . . . more . . .
Scots push for June date with Bosnia (Apr 22, 1999)
Scotland are trying to secure a June date for their postponed Euro 2000 tie against Bosnia-Hercegovina. . . . more . . .
Georgia coach to quit next week (Apr 22, 1999)
Surprise Euro 2000 contenders Latvia are trying to keep their coach from leaving to join the Georgian national side. . . . more . . .
Inter fail to land Panucci (Apr 21, 1999)
Internazionale are set to rival any bid by Parma AC and Juventus for Atletico Madrid defender Michele Serena. . . . more . . .
Tottenham match Greek bid for Suker (Apr 21, 1999)
Tottenham have matched Panathinaikos' offer for Davor Suker and are now favourites to sign the Croatian World Cup star. . . . more . . .
Espanyol enter Schmeichel bidding (Apr 21, 1999)
FC Barcelona's city rivals Espanyol have confirmed an offer to Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel for next season. . . . more . . .
Turin fitness test for Giggs (Apr 20, 1999)
Ryan Giggs faces a fitness test to determine his involvement in tomorrow’s European Champions League semi final against Juventus. . . . more . . .
Holland picks Premiership elite as English duck out (Apr 20, 1999)
Holland coach Frank Rijkaard could provoke the fury of Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson by including their key players in a friendly match against Morocco next Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Milan eye Croatian defender (Apr 20, 1999)
Croatia Zagreb defender Hrvoje Biscan is a summer target for AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Fantasy Inter makes target of Del Piero (Apr 20, 1999)
Juventus have begun the search to replace star striker Alessandro Del Piero with a scouting trip to Leeds to watch Australian wide player Harry Kewell. . . . more . . .
Fowler nose job halts England chance (Apr 20, 1999)
Robbie Fowler is out of the England squad after being assaulted in a Liverpool hotel at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Keegan squad to see some surprises (Apr 20, 1999)
Kevin Keegan announces his second England squad tomorrow and will be searching the Premiership rank and file for strikers. . . . more . . .
Del Vecchio says he is going to Chelsea (Apr 19, 1999)
AS Roma striker Marco Del Vecchio has again spoken of his desire to play next season for Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Sammer takes first recovery steps (Apr 19, 1999)
The new edition of Germany's 'Kicker' magazine reports the first stage of a comeback for former European Footballer of the Year Matthias Sammer. . . . more . . .
Fowler's nose broken in assault (Apr 19, 1999)
Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been attacked in a hotel toilet on Merseyside. . . . more . . .
Germany announce squad for Scotland friendly (Apr 19, 1999)
Germany have announced their squad for the April 28th friendly with Scotland. . . . more . . .
Injured Giggs may not face Juventus (Apr 19, 1999)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has yet to complete his recovery from an ankle injury and may miss the Champions League semi final against Juventus in Turin on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Italy and Croatia confirm friendly (Apr 16, 1999)
Italy and Croatia have confirmed a friendly for the end of the month in Zagreb. . . . more . . .
Poles defy FIFA again (Apr 16, 1999)
Polish football has put itself back on collision course with world governing body FIFA in the latest twist to their football election row. . . . more . . .
Real join Zidane hunt with Sanz message (Apr 16, 1999)
Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz crashed into the Zinedine Zidane transfer plan this morning with an interview in 'AS" newspaper. . . . more . . .
Juventus head for star wars (Apr 16, 1999)
Juventus executive Luciano Moggi is facing a busy summer as he tries to secure new contracts with some of the Turin club's top stars. . . . more . . .
Owen joins England sick list (Apr 15, 1999)
Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen will miss at least the next three months with a hamstring injury. . . . more . . .
Zidane wants Spain move (Apr 15, 1999)
Zinedine Zidane confirmed in an interview with 'La Repubblica' this morning that he intends to quit Juventus for Spain at the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Giggs hurt after goal glory (Apr 15, 1999)
Manchester United goal hero Ryan Giggs left the scene of another famous triumph on crutches last night and has ankle problems. . . . more . . .
Giggs winning fitness battle (Apr 15, 1999)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has done no serious harm to his ankle and is almost certain to start for United against Juventus next week. . . . more . . .
Solskjaer in demand in Florence (Apr 15, 1999)
Fiorentina are preparing an £8 million bid for Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Tottenham also interested again. . . . more . . .
Zidane comes through training test (Apr 14, 1999)
Juventus put French star Zinedine Zidane through his paces in training yesterday and seem set to clear him to carry on playing after a scare over the recurrence of a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Zidane ordered to rest (Apr 14, 1999)
Juventus will rest French midfielder Zinedine Zidane for the Serie A clash on Sunday with SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Kahn injured for Bayern (Apr 14, 1999)
Bayern Munich lost in the Bundesliga last night - and are counting the cost with an injury to goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. . . . more . . .
Panathinaikkos still want Suker (Apr 14, 1999)
Panathinaikos are going back in with another £8 million bid for Real Madrid striker Davor Suker. . . . more . . .
Zidane tries to run off knee pain (Apr 13, 1999)
Juventus have added Frenchman Zinedine Zidane to their training today in an effort to assess any knee damage suffered in the 2-2 draw on Sunday against Bologna. . . . more . . .
Mihajlovic blames NATO bomb fears for sending off (Apr 13, 1999)
SS Lazio defender Sinisa Mihajlovic has blamed the stress of NATO air strikes against his native Yugoslavia for his sending off in the Rome derby against AS Roma on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Owen scan worry hits Liverpool (Apr 13, 1999)
England striker Michael Owen could miss the rest of the season and the next England game following a recurrence of his hamstring injury. . . . more . . .
United consider Hedman move (Apr 13, 1999)
Manchester United are chasing Coventry goalkeeper Magnus Hedman as a replacement for Peter Schmeichel. . . . more . . .
Overmars to miss FA Cup decider (Apr 13, 1999)
Dutch international Marc Overmars will miss the FA Cup semi final replay tomorrow night against Manchester United with an ankle injury. . . . more . . .
Celtic seal Larsson £6 million deal (Apr 13, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic announced at lunch time that Swedish striker Henrik Larsson was to sign a new four year contract. . . . more . . .
New injury worry for Zidane (Apr 12, 1999)
Juventus are facing another injury worry for world player of the year Zinedine Zidane. . . . more . . .
Derby's Borbokis out until the summer (Apr 12, 1999)
Derby County defender Vasilis Borbokis has broken a cheekbone and will miss the rest of the season. . . . more . . .
Atletico add Romero to sick list (Apr 12, 1999)
Atletico Madrid have lost striker Jose Mari Romero for a month - and he will also miss Spain's upcoming friendly against Croatia on April 28th. . . . more . . .
Sutton injury gets worse for Blackburn (Apr 12, 1999)
Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Stutton has a groin problem that could end his season as Rovers fight against relegation. . . . more . . .
Fowler appeal hinders Liverpool plans (Apr 12, 1999)
Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler may abandon his appeal against a six match ban imposed by the FA on Friday in order to prepare properly for next season. . . . more . . .
Shevchenko will be Milan's top earner (Apr 09, 1999)
AC Milan are thought to be paying Andriy Shevchenko close to Ronaldo's wage and their offer to the Kyiv striker ensured his transfer this summer. . . . more . . .
Litmanen takes step nearer Barcelona (Apr 09, 1999)
Ajax Amsterdam confirmed this morning that Jari Litmanen will leave them in the summer. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina have Baggio wish (Apr 09, 1999)
Fiorentina are considering a move to bring back one of the city's favourite sons if Inter edge out Roberto Baggio during the summer. . . . more . . .
Fowler given record fine and ban (Apr 09, 1999)
Robbie Fowler will miss the rest of Liverpool's season after a six match ban for abusive gestures made to Graeme Le Saux in a Premiership game last month. . . . more . . .
Baric accepts Austria challenge (Apr 09, 1999)
Austria have confirmed that Otto Baric is to be their next national team coach. . . . more . . .
Scotland captain quits after abuse (Apr 09, 1999)
Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister has ended his international career after prolonged crowd abuse in the home defeat last week by the Czech Republic saw him substituted in the second half of the Euro 2000 tie. . . . more . . .
Inter want Cois (Apr 08, 1999)
New Internazionale coach Marcello Lippi is set to persuade Fiorentina midfielder Alessandro Cois to sign in the summer. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavs return for Stuttgart (Apr 08, 1999)
VfB Stuttgart this morning confirmed that their two Yugoslav players are to end their protest striker against NATO air strikes. . . . more . . .
Baric offered Austrian job (Apr 08, 1999)
Austria have offered their national team coaching position to Otto Baric. . . . more . . .
Mijatovic to play on for Real (Apr 08, 1999)
Pedrag Mijatovic has reached a peace settlement with Real Madrid over his strike in protest over NATO action against Yugoslavia. . . . more . . .
Seedorf offered to Lazio (Apr 08, 1999)
Dutch international midfielder Clarence Seedorf has been offered to SS Lazio for sale in the summer. . . . more . . .
Latvia nervous about Tirana trip (Apr 08, 1999)
Latvia want their Euro 2000 tie against Albania postponed or moved to a neutral venue. . . . more . . .
Ferdinand close to recovery (Apr 08, 1999)
West Ham expect defender Rio Ferdinand to make a quick recovery from an ankle injury suffered last week in a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. . . . more . . .
Lazio lead chase for Van Der Sar (Apr 08, 1999)
SS Lazio want Ajax goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar to sign for them in the summer. . . . more . . .
Heskey back to fitness for Leicester (Apr 08, 1999)
Leicester City expect striker Emile Heskey to make a good finish to this season after new treatment ended back pain for the powerful front runner. . . . more . . .
Liverpool are first to fine Fowler (Apr 07, 1999)
England striker Robbie Fowler has been fined £34,000 by Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Mijatovic fine puts player on brink (Apr 07, 1999)
Three of the six Yugoslavian players on strike in Spain will play again this weekend. . . . more . . .
Atletico deny £25 million Del Piero move (Apr 06, 1999)
Atletico Madrid have denied making a £25 million bid for Alessandro Del Piero. . . . more . . .
Fowler waits on second misconduct charge (Apr 06, 1999)
Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler will know by the end of this wek if he is to be charged with misconduct by the English FA after celebrating a goal with drug snorting gestures in the 3-2 win over Everton at Anfield on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Fowler charged with misconduct over drug show (Apr 06, 1999)
Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has been charged with misconduct by the English FA after pretending to snort cocaine as part of a goal celebration. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel confirms Italian job offers (Apr 06, 1999)
Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has confirmed to the Danish press that he has received offers for next season from Italy. . . . more . . .
Salgado takes first step to Real (Apr 06, 1999)
Celta Vigo have confirmed that defender Michel Salgado will leave them in the summer. . . . more . . .
Unhappy Seedorf cops another fine (Apr 06, 1999)
Real Madrid have fined midfielder Clarence Seedorf for public comments made against the club's fans. . . . more . . .
Bayern add Basler to sick list (Apr 06, 1999)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Basler is almost certain to is tomorrow night's Champions Cup tie against Kyiv Dynamo with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
United declare Stam fit and ready (Apr 06, 1999)
Manchester United have passed Dutch defender Jaap Stam fit for the Champions Cup semi final tomorrow night against Juventus. . . . more . . .
Boksic on way back for SS Lazio (Apr 06, 1999)
SS Lazio are to include Croatian striker Alen Boksic for their trip to Moscow to play Locomotiv in the European Cup for Cup winners on Thursday night. . . . more . . .
Campbell keen on Tottenham future (Apr 06, 1999)
Real Madrid are set to abandon attempts to sign Tottenham defender Sol Campbell if the England international agrees to a new contract with the London club this month. . . . more . . .
Zidane on way back for Juve (Apr 06, 1999)
Zinedine Zidane is likely to play for Juventus tomorrow night in Manchester. . . . more . . .
9 week injury for Lizarazu (Apr 03, 1999)
Bayern Munich have lost French defender Bixente Lizarazu until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Liechtenstein 0 Portugal 5, March 31st 1999 (Apr 01, 1999)
Portugal were sent towards three points by an excellent performance from Fiorentina's Rui Costa. . . . more . . .
Luxembourg 0 Bulgaria 2, March 31st 1999 (Apr 01, 1999)
Bulgaria had a comfortable win against Luxembourg but were unable to convert superiority into goals. . . . more . . .
San Marino 0 Spain 6, March 31st 1999 (Apr 01, 1999)
Raul claimed his second hat-trick in five days to register Spain's 15th goal of the week. . . . more . . .
Celtic offer £6 million to keep Larsson (Apr 01, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic have offered striker Henrik Larsson a £6 million wage packet to stay at the club. . . . more . . .
Baggio hopes to stay with Inter (Apr 01, 1999)
Roberto Baggio has tried to end speculation that he is to leave Internazionale in the summer. . . . more . . .
Holland 1 Argentina 1, March 31st 1999 (Apr 01, 1999)
Gabriel Batistuta score a late equaliser in Amsterdam to keep Argentina's unbeaten record under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. . . . more . . .
