Archive World Cup 2002 News
Batistuta misses World Cup match against Peru (Aug 31, 2000)
Gabriel Batistuta is to miss Argentina's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Peru at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Lambert injury hits Scotland (Aug 31, 2000)
Scotland have ruled midfielder Paul Lambert out of their World Cup qualifier in Latvia on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Rangers hurry along with De Boer talks (Aug 30, 2000)
Glasgow Rangers hope to sign Dutch international midfielder Ronald De Boer tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Rangers buy De Boer for £6 million (Aug 30, 2000)
Glasgow Rangers are to sign Ronald De Boer from FC Barcelona today for £6 million. . . . more . . .
AC Milan want to sign Salgado (Aug 30, 2000)
AC Milan are bidding to sign Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado. . . . more . . .
Edmilson accepts Lyon offer (Aug 30, 2000)
Brazilian defender Edmilson will be playing for Olympique Lyon next week after Sao Paolo accepted a £7 million offer made by the French side. . . . more . . .
Deschamps on verge of retirement from French team (Aug 30, 2000)
The retirement of France captain Didier Deschamps is expected to be confirmed tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Liverpool sign Ziege (Aug 25, 2000)
Liverpool are to complete the signing of German international Christian Ziege today. . . . more . . .
Inter complete signing of Vampeta (Aug 25, 2000)
Internazionale have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Marcio Vampeta. . . . more . . .
France add Cameroon to African trip (Aug 24, 2000)
World and European champions France have added to their African tour by confirming a match on October 4th in Cameroon. . . . more . . .
Vampeta arrives in Milan to sign for Inter (Aug 23, 2000)
Brazilian midfielder Marcos Vampeta has flown into Milan to be presented as Internazionale's latest signing. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina want to sign Pablo Garcia from Atletico (Aug 23, 2000)
Fiorentina are in talks to buy Atletico Madrid defender Pablo Garcia. . . . more . . .
Real lose Morientes to knee injury for two months (Aug 22, 2000)
Real Madrid star Fernando Morientes is out for two months with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Zanetti says he turned down Real and Barcelona moves (Aug 22, 2000)
Argentine international Javier Zanetti wants to stay at Inter despite continuing problems for the Italian club's midfield. . . . more . . .
Saudi star Al Jaber set to join Wolves (Aug 22, 2000)
Saudi Arabian striker Sami Al Jaber has signed on loan for English First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers. . . . more . . .
Bankrupt Bolivia suspend national team coach (Aug 22, 2000)
Bolivia have suspended the contract of national team coach Carlos Aragones as the financial situation in their football federation worsens. . . . more . . .
Cortinthians confirm sale of Vampeta to Inter (Aug 22, 2000)
Brazilian midfielder Marcio Vampeta will be playing for Internazionale after Corinthians agreed to the £12 million offer made by the Italian giants last month. . . . more . . .
South Africa make Queiroz new coach (Aug 21, 2000)
South Africa have brought in Carlos Queiroz as new national team coach. . . . more . . .
Parma AC offer Alex to Deportivo on loan (Aug 21, 2000)
Young Brazilian star Alex has been offered on loan to Deportivo La Coruna by Parma AC. . . . more . . .
Luxemburgo slammed by Brazil greats (Aug 18, 2000)
Coach Wanderley Luxemburgo is surely living the worst few days of his professional career as his work with the Brazilian national team is heavily criticized after the 3-0 defeat against Chile. . . . more . . .
Ipswich sign Hreidarsson (Aug 18, 2000)
Ipswich Town have made Hermann Hreidarsson their new record signing. . . . more . . .
Panama fire caoch (Aug 18, 2000)
Ipswich Town have made Hermann Hreidarsson their new record signing. . . . more . . .
Brazil recall Romario (Aug 18, 2000)
Brazil coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has bowed to media demands that Romario be brought back into the Brazil squad. . . . more . . .
Everton complete Tal purchase (Aug 16, 2000)
Everton have completed their eighth signing this summer as Israel Ivan Tal has signed for the Meryseside club.. . . . more . . .
Keegan to take England to Liverpool (Aug 16, 2000)
England coach Kevin Keegan is to lead the national team back to his former club Anfield for a 2002 World Cup qualifier next March. . . . more . . .
Northern Irish upset over squad withdrawls (Aug 15, 2000)
The Northern Ireland Football Association is furious over late withdrawals from the national team squad before tomorrow night's Belfast friendly against Yugoslavia. . . . more . . .
Nakata to join Olympic squad (Aug 15, 2000)
Japanese superstar Hidetoshi Nakata is to join up with the Olympic squad at the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Arsenal in talks to sign West from Milan (Aug 15, 2000)
Nigerian defender Taribo West is a target for Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Spain call up Raul Tamudo to face Germans (Aug 15, 2000)
Young striker Raul Tamudo will be the replacement for injured Fernando Morientes in tomorrow's friendly match between Spain and Germany in Hannover. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona complete Alfonso transfer (Aug 14, 2000)
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Spanish international Alfonso. . . . more . . .
Charlton sign Iranian star Bagheri (Aug 14, 2000)
Iranian international Karim Bagheri has signed for Premiership side Charlton. . . . more . . .
Roque Junior to miss Chile match for Brazil (Aug 12, 2000)
New AC Milan signing Roque Junior is to miss next week's 2002 World Cup qualifier for Brazil. . . . more . . .
Riquelme signs new two year deal with Boca Juniors (Aug 11, 2000)
Boca Juniors have agreed a new two year contract with star midfielder Juan Riquelme. . . . more . . .
Van Gaal chooses squad to star 2002 World Cup for Holland (Aug 11, 2000)
New Holland coach Louis Van Gaal has produced his first squad for the 2002 World Cup qualifier next month against the Republic of Ireland. . . . more . . .
Brazil coach Luxemburgo brings back Luizao for Chile match (Aug 11, 2000)
Brazil coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has named 20 players to face Chile in a 2002 World Cup qualifier on August 15th. . . . more . . .
Camacho makes changes to Spain squad (Aug 11, 2000)
Jose Antonio Camacho has decided to make big changes in the Spanish national squad after its disappointing performance in Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Inter wait for Vampeta transfer (Aug 11, 2000)
Internazionale are close to a decision from Brazilian star Vampeta over his future. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona in talks to buy Zidane for £41.5 million (Aug 11, 2000)
FC Barcelona are in talks to buy French star Zinedine Zidane for a world record £41.5 million. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona dump Vitor Baia (Aug 10, 2000)
Portuguese international goalkeeper Vitor Baia has been released by FC Barcelona to make it easier for him to find a club to play for next season. . . . more . . .
Betis to sell Finidi George to Mallorca (Aug 10, 2000)
Nigerian winger George Finidi is set to join Real Mallorca. . . . more . . .
Ruud Krol is added to Dutch coaching team (Aug 10, 2000)
Holland coach Louis Van Gaal has appointed former national team captain Ruud Krol as his assistant. . . . more . . .
Knee damage for Jeremies adds to Bayern casualty list (Aug 10, 2000)
Midfielder Jens Jeremies has added to the injury crisis at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich by tearing knee ligaments in training. . . . more . . .
Figo back on duty for Portugal next week (Aug 10, 2000)
Portugal’s new coach Antonio Olivira has named his squad to face Lithuania next week. . . . more . . .
Rangers send Rozental to Independiente (Aug 09, 2000)
Glasgow Rangers striker Sebastian Rozental will be playing on loan next season for Independiente after the Scottish giants accepted the £1.2 million offer made by the Argentinians. . . . more . . .
Parma AC send Ortega for year at River Plate (Aug 09, 2000)
Parma AC have agreed to send Argentinian forward Ariel Ortega on loan for a year to River Plate. . . . more . . .
China captain Ma joins Perugia (Aug 09, 2000)
Perugia have been shopping in Asia again and this time they have bought the first Chinese to play in Italy's Serie A - Ma Mingyu. . . . more . . .
Kahn is voted German player of the year (Aug 09, 2000)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has raced away with 'Kicker' magazine's German Player of the Year award. . . . more . . .
Czech coach sticks with Euro flops (Aug 08, 2000)
The Czech Republic have named their team to face Slovenia in a friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Nigeria warn Arsenal over Kanu's Olympic call up (Aug 08, 2000)
Nigeria are insisting that Arsenal release Nwankwo Kanu for the Sydney Olympic team. . . . more . . .
Argentine coach bites policemen after assault on referee (Aug 08, 2000)
Chacarita Juniors coach Daniel Cordoba was arrested after the match they play against Gimnasia La Plata yesterday for biting an Argentinian police officer. . . . more . . .
Fowler to miss first month of new season (Aug 08, 2000)
Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler will miss the next month with an ankle injury. . . . more . . .
Australians delay call-up for Leeds stars (Aug 08, 2000)
Australian internationals Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka have been given the go-ahead by FIFA to play in Leeds United’s crucial opening European matches. . . . more . . .
Lemerre wants Blanc and Deschamps to reconsider retirement (Aug 08, 2000)
French coach Roger Lemerre is to ask veteran stars Didier Deschamps and Laurent Blanc to reconsider their decisions to retire from international football. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid put McManaman up for sale (Aug 08, 2000)
English midfielder Steve McManaman has been put up for sale by European champions Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Voller picks his first Germany squad (Aug 08, 2000)
New Germany coach Rudi Voller has named his first squad. . . . more . . .
Sporting Lisbon want to sign Real's Rodrigo (Aug 07, 2000)
Portugese champions Sporting Lisbon want to sign Brazilian Rodrigo Fabri from Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Inter make progress on Vampeta signing (Aug 07, 2000)
Internazionale's attempts to sign Brazilian star Vampeta will be determined by their Champions League qualifier against Helsingborg. . . . more . . .
Kewell intends to follow Olympic dream (Aug 07, 2000)
Leeds United's fear of losing two top stars for the start of the new season are coming true as Australian international Harry Kewell says he wants to play in the Olympic Games next month. 21 year old Kewell is in line to miss six weeks of the new season if he joins up with coach Frank Farina's under-23 side to play for the hosts in Sydney. . . . more . . .
West Ham admit FC Barcelona talks for Ferdinand (Aug 07, 2000)
FC Barcelona have moved closer to signing young English defender Rio Ferdinand after West Ham manager Harry Redknapp dismissed interest from Leeds United. . . . more . . .
Zidane hints at leaving Juventus next year (Aug 07, 2000)
French star Zinedine Zidane has said that he is considering leaving Juventus after their Champions League campaign. . . . more . . .
Arsenal close to Wiltord deal (Aug 07, 2000)
Girondins Bordeaux are set to accept a £10.5 million offer made by Arsenal to sign Sylvain Wiltord. . . . more . . .
England team to play World Cup match on pay-per-view (Aug 07, 2000)
English football is to see a first pay-per-view television appearance by the national team at the October 11th World Cup qualifier against Finland. . . . more . . .
UEFA keep Portuguese bans in place (Aug 05, 2000)
European governing body UEFA have rejected three appeals by Portuguese players over bans imposed after Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Zamorano to leave Inter for Colo Colo next summer (Aug 05, 2000)
Internazionale striker Ivan Zamorano is to leave the club for Colo Colo next summer. . . . more . . .
Japan reject FIFA's Confederation Cup proposal (Aug 05, 2000)
Japan has refused to stage next year's Confederation Cup as a dress rehearsal for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Africa feud with Asia is bad news for FIFA (Aug 05, 2000)
World governing body FIFA is facing a feud between Africa and Asia over the award of the 2006 World Cup finals to Germany. . . . more . . .
South Africa drop 2006 vote protest (Aug 04, 2000)
South Africa have axed plans to legally challenge the award of the 2006 World Cup finals to Germany. . . . more . . .
2010 World Cup rotation plan helps FIFA fixture plans (Aug 04, 2000)
The World Cup finals are set for a world tour under new FIFA plans to rotate the tournament across its six member continents from 2010. . . . more . . .
Wright agrees new Ipswich contract (Aug 04, 2000)
England goalkeeper Richard Wright has today signed a new two year contract with his club Ipswich Town. . . . more . . .
FIFA reject arbitration claim by South Africa (Aug 04, 2000)
World governing body FIFA have rejected a move from South Africa to have the voting process that awarded the 2006 World Cup finals to Germany put into arbitration. . . . more . . .
Dinamo Zagreb to sell Biscan to Milan or Ajax (Aug 03, 2000)
Dinamo Zagreb are to sell star player Igor Biscan and are in talks with two potential buyers - AC Milan and Ajax. . . . more . . .
AC Milan see hope of Riquelme capture (Aug 03, 2000)
AC Milan hope to seal the transfer of Argentine super star Juan Roman Riquelme after a dispute between the midfielder and Boca Juniors escalated. . . . more . . .
Martyn agrees new Leeds United contract (Aug 03, 2000)
Leeds United have finalised a new contract with goalkeeper Nigel Martyn. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid still interested in Wiltord (Aug 03, 2000)
On strike Bordeaux forward Sylvain Wiltord's agent says Real Madrid are still in talks to sign the striker. . . . more . . .
Argentina face third World Cup tie without Batistuta (Aug 03, 2000)
Argentina have lost star striker Gabriel Batistuta for this month's World Cup clash with Paraguay in Buenos Aires. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid sign Flavio Conceicao (Aug 02, 2000)
Midfielders Flavio Conceicao and Claude Makelele are in Madrid today undergoing medical tests before signing for the current European champions Real. . . . more . . .
Kishishhev joins Charlton (Aug 02, 2000)
Bulgarian international Radostin Kishishev is to join Charlton Athletic. . . . more . . .
Boksic in England to complete 'Boro transfer (Aug 02, 2000)
Croatian striker Alen Boksic is in England to seal a £2.5 million transfer to Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Sporting Lisbon buy Sa Pinto (Aug 02, 2000)
Portuguese forward Ricardo Sa Pinto is on his way out of San Sebastian after Real Sociedad agreed a fee with Sporting Lisbon. . . . more . . .
Oliveira returns as Portugal coach (Aug 02, 2000)
Portugal have brought coach Antonio Oliveira back to coach the national team for the 2002 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Atletico Madrid send Ayala for loan at Velez Sarsfield (Aug 02, 2000)
Paraguay centre back Celso Ayala is on his way back to Argentina after a disappointing two years spell in Spain. . . . more . . .
Everton in talks to buy Israeli Tal (Aug 02, 2000)
Everton are in talks to sign Israeli international Idan Tal. . . . more . . .
Leeds see Riise deal halted (Aug 02, 2000)
Leeds United have confirmed that their interest in signing Norwegian John Arne Riise will be over if AS Monaco insist on their £6.5 million valuation of the midfielder. . . . more . . .
