Archive World Cup 2002 News
Greeks make peace after FIFA threat (Mar 30, 2001)
Greece look to have escaped punishment from FIFA in a row over political interference in the domestic game. . . . more . . .
Lizarazu plans return to Bordeaux (Mar 30, 2001)
Bixente Lizarazu is considering moving back to Girondins Bordeaux next summer. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona ask Wenger for Vieira (Mar 30, 2001)
FC Barcelona have contacted French international Patrick Vieira while they were trying to bring Arsene Wenger to the Camp Nou. . . . more . . .
Riquelme to join FC Barcelona (Mar 30, 2001)
Boca Juniors say FC Barcelona can buy Juan Riquelme for £20 million and a final deal is expected next month. . . . more . . .
Gonzalez says Juventus want him (Mar 30, 2001)
Valencia star Kily Gonzalez says Juventus have made him an offer. . . . more . . .
Eriksson set lose McClaren's help (Mar 30, 2001)
Sven Goran Eriksson is set to see his England coaching team broken up by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. . . . more . . .
Japanese money worries hit World Cup plans (Mar 30, 2001)
Japan's economic crisis is hitting plans for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Chile lose goalkeeper Ramirez to three month ban (Mar 27, 2001)
Chile goalkeeper Marcelo Ramirez has been suspended for three months because for pushing over a referee. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona want to revive Ronaldo's career (Mar 27, 2001)
FC Barcelona want to bring Ronaldo back to Spanish football next summer. . . . more . . .
Australia star World Cup preparations (Mar 27, 2001)
Australia have called up a striker for their World Cup squad who could face a jail sentence for his part in an armed robbery. 29 year old Con Boutsianis admitted to a Melbourne court last week that he drove a getaway car in a 1998 armed robbery at a restaurant. . . . more . . .
Chelsea target Petit (Mar 27, 2001)
Chelsea are interested in signing Emmanuel Petit from FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Poland call up Wierzchowski as Dudek's deputy (Mar 27, 2001)
Poland have called up a new goalkeeper to deputise for first choice Jerzy Dudek as they prepare to face Armenia in a 2002 World Cup qualifier tomorrow night in Warsaw. . . . more . . .
Ajax settle £6 million Ibrahimovic deal (Mar 27, 2001)
Ajax have confirmed the signing of young Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. . . . more . . .
Voller drops Bierhoff (Mar 27, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller has dumped AC Milan veteran Oliver Bierhoff from his side to play Greece in a 2002 World Cup qualifier tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Suker called before draft dodging investigation (Mar 27, 2001)
Croatia star Davor Suker has appeared in a Zagreb court to answer questions about draft dodging allegations made against him. . . . more . . .
Lemerre calls up Zebina for France (Mar 26, 2001)
France coach Roger Lemerre has called up under-21 defender and AS Roma star Jonathan Zebina to replace an injured Frank Leboeuf in his squad to play Spain in a friendly on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Ferguson drops out of Scotland squad (Mar 26, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson has been forced to pull out of the Scotland squad with a rib injury. . . . more . . .
Sankovic makes Slovenia senior break through (Mar 26, 2001)
Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec has called up under-21 defender Goran Sankovic to his squad to face Yugoslavia on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Romania dump Ganea after row (Mar 26, 2001)
Romania have dumped striker Ionel Ganea from their World Cup squad for "lack of professionalism". . . . more . . .
Nigeria name squad for Libya trip (Mar 26, 2001)
Nigeria have named a squad to feature in a friendly with Libya next month. . . . more . . .
Voller dumps Bierhoff as Germany captain (Mar 26, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller has acted to dump AC Milan veteran Oliver Bierhoff as his captain. . . . more . . .
Litmanen suffers lay off with wrist break (Mar 26, 2001)
Finland star Jari Litmanen has broken his wrist and will miss the next six weeks of the season. . . . more . . .
Vicente joins Spain squad (Mar 26, 2001)
Spain coach Jose Camacho has promoted Valencia midfielder Vicente from the under-21 squad. . . . more . . .
Russia lose Smerin for Faroe Islands game (Mar 26, 2001)
Midfielder Alexei Smertin will miss Wednesday night's 2002 World Cup qualifier for Russia against the Faroe Islands in Moscow with a back problem. . . . more . . .
Portugal recall defender Cristovao (Mar 26, 2001)
Portugal have recalled 30 year old defender Helder Cristovao to play Holland on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Greeks to miss injured Machlas (Mar 26, 2001)
Greece have ruled striker Nikos Machlas out of their 2002 World Cup qualifier in Athens on Wednesday night against Germany. . . . more . . .
England lose Gerrard for Albania trip (Mar 25, 2001)
Midfielder Steven Gerrard has withdrawn from the England squad to travel to Albania for a 2002 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Hong wins South Korean captaincy (Mar 24, 2001)
New South Korean coach Guus Hiddink has named veteran defender Hong Myung-bo as his captain for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Azerbaijan 0 Moldova 0 (Mar 24, 2001)
Three red cards saw Moldova reduced to nine men against Azerbaijan in Baku with the home team also seeing a man sent off in this 0-0 draw. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Northern Ireland 0 Czech Republic 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
The Czech Republic scored a lucky win in Belfast as Northern Ireland hit the woodwork twice in the second half. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Scotland 2 Belgium 2 (Mar 24, 2001)
Ten man Belgium came back from the dead to rob Scotland of a vital World Cup win at Hampden Park. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Norway 2 Poland 3 (Mar 24, 2001)
Two goals from Emmanuel Olisadebe helped Poland to an impressive win in Oslo and all but knock Norway out of the World Cup. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - England 2 Finland 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Michael Owen and David Beckham goals either side of half time saw England come from behind to partially revive their 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign in new coach Sven Goran Eriksson's first competitivve match. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Russia 1 Slovenia 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Slovenia held Russia to a draw in Moscow but the Russians stay top of group one. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Bulgaria 2 Iceland 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Bulgaria recovered from a goal down to beat Iceland 2-1 in Sofia. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Armenia 2 Wales 2 (Mar 24, 2001)
Each side exchanged the lead in this entertaining game but the end result helps neither's chances of staying in contention in group five. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Ukraine 0 Belarus 0 (Mar 24, 2001)
Ukraine dropped points at home to Belarus in Kiev but dominated Belarus for most of the game. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Croatia 4 Latvia 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Bosko Balaban scored three first half goals to help Croatia to a 4-1 win over Latvia in Osijek. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Luxembourg 0 Faroe Islands 2 (Mar 24, 2001)
Two late goals from the Faroe Islands eased them past a determined display from Luxembourg. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Turkey 1 Slovakia 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Turkey and Slovakia drew 1-1 at the Ali Sami Yen stadium in Istanbul and both teams stay top of group four with eight points each. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Sweden 1 FYR Macedonia 0 (Mar 24, 2001)
Sweden got the win they needed at home to FYR Macedonia but it was a poor performance in a scrappy match. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Romania 0 Italy 2 (Mar 24, 2001)
Two poacher's goals from Filippo Inzaghi in the first half took Italy to a strong position in group eight. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Malta 0 Denmark 5 (Mar 24, 2001)
Three goals from Ebbe Sand helped Denmark to beat Malta 5-0. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Germany 2 Albania 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Germany scored a narrow win over Albania in Leverkusen thanks to an 88th minute goal from Kaiserslautern forward Miroslav Klose. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Cyprus 0 Republic of Ireland 4 (Mar 24, 2001)
Ireland hammered Cyprus 4-0 and could have had more goals in Nicosia. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Yugoslavia 1 Switzerland 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
A late goal from Stephane Chapuisat saw Switzerland salvage a draw in Belgrade. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Bosnia-Hercegovina 1 Austria 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Austria claimed a 1-1 draw in Sarajevo which did little to help them get back into contention with Spain at the top of group seven. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Spain 5 Liechtenstein 0 (Mar 24, 2001)
Spain easily beat Liechenstein 5-0 in Alicante to stay well in control of group seven. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Qatar 2 Palestine 1 (Mar 24, 2001)
Qatar are through to the second stage of Asian 2002 World Cup qualifying with a 2-1 win in Doha over Palestine. . . . more . . .
England say Gerrard and Seaman are fit to play Finland (Mar 23, 2001)
New England coach Sven Goran Eriksson expects veteran goalkeeper David Seaman and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard to both be fit for tomorrow's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Finland at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid keep up chase for Nesta (Mar 23, 2001)
Real Madrid remain in contact Alessandro Nesta and SS Lazio over a possible world record transfer fee for a defender. . . . more . . .
Russia recall Kovtun (Mar 23, 2001)
Russia have recalled Spartak Moscow defender Yuri Kovtun to their World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona hand new deal to Luis Enrique (Mar 23, 2001)
Luis Enrique has agreed a new two year contract extension with FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Inter sign Emre and Okan for next season (Mar 22, 2001)
Internazionale have signed two Galatasary stars for next season. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco sign Saib for next season (Mar 22, 2001)
AS Monaco have signed veteran midfielder Moussa Saib from Auxerre for next season. . . . more . . .
Mirkovic to miss Yugoslavia game (Mar 22, 2001)
Defender Zoran Mirkovic is injured and will miss Yugoslavia's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Peto gets Hungary recall (Mar 22, 2001)
Hungary have recalled defender Tamas Peto to replace Janos Matyus for their 2002 World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Saturday. . . . more . . .
New injury worry for England's Gerrard (Mar 22, 2001)
England have seen Liverpool midfield star Steven Gerrard drop out of training with the recurrence of a back injury. . . . more . . .
Seaman back in training with England (Mar 22, 2001)
England saw veteran goalkeeper David Seaman train today for the first time this week. . . . more . . .
Moreno set to keep Spain place (Mar 22, 2001)
Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes is unlikely to play in a 2002 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Thuram to miss French friendlies (Mar 22, 2001)
France have ruled Parma AC star Lilian Thuram out of their friendlies with Japan and Spain. . . . more . . .
Italy lose Gattuso from World Cup squad (Mar 22, 2001)
AC Milan midfielder Genaro Gattuso is out of Italy's two 2002 World Cup qualifiers this week with a groin strain. . . . more . . .
Juventus to offer £15 million for Kezman (Mar 21, 2001)
Juventus are to offer PSV Eindhoven £15 million for top scorer Mateja Kezman. . . . more . . .
Greeks deny political interference after World Cup threat (Mar 21, 2001)
The Greek Sports Minister has denied claims from FIFA that his government is interfering in the running of football in his country. . . . more . . .
FIFA threaten Greece with World Cup exile (Mar 20, 2001)
Greece could be dumped from the 2002 World Cup qualifiers by FIFA in a continuing row over political interference in the running of the game. . . . more . . .
Parma AC offer Amoroso for Pandiani (Mar 20, 2001)
Deportivo La Coruna and Parma AC are considering a Walter Pandiani-Amoroso swap. . . . more . . .
Hungary name World Cup squad (Mar 20, 2001)
Hungary have recalled Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly for Saturday's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. . . . more . . .
Timm turns down Arsenal move (Mar 20, 2001)
FC Koln star Christian Timm has turned down a move to Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Moldova announce World Cup squad (Mar 20, 2001)
Moldova have named their squad to play two 2002 World Cup qualifiers in the next ten days. . . . more . . .
Chiesa gets back into Italy squad (Mar 20, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Enrico Chiesa has been recalled by Italy after an injury to AS Roma star Marco Delvecchio forced him to withdraw from the 2002 World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Deportivo want Luis Enrique from FC Barcelona (Mar 20, 2001)
FC Barcelona veteran Luis Enrique is wanted by Deportivo La Coruna. . . . more . . .
Macedonia have injury worries (Mar 20, 2001)
Macedonia have been hit by several injuries as they prepare for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Turkey over the next eight days. . . . more . . .
Arsenal bid to sign Babarez from Berlin (Mar 20, 2001)
Arsenal are in talks to sign Hertha Berlin striker Sergej Babarez for next season. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid start Nesta and Eto'o talks (Mar 20, 2001)
Real Madrid want Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o back from Real Mallorca for next season and have made contact with SS Lazio captain Alessandro Nesta over a summer move. . . . more . . .
Cocu added to Dutch defence (Mar 19, 2001)
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has been called up by Holland for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Djoric starts to drop Yugoslavia's old guard (Mar 19, 2001)
New Yugoslavia coach Milovan Djoric has dropped four senior stars from his first World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Three new caps for Ukraine (Mar 19, 2001)
There are three new caps in the Ukraine squad as they prepare for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Lithuania name squad to face Italy and Hungary (Mar 19, 2001)
Lithuania have named their squad to play Italy next week in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona rule Luis Enrique out of Spain squad (Mar 19, 2001)
FC Barcelona have ruled midfielder Luis Enrique out of Spain's World Cup squad with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Cyprus name squad for Ireland match (Mar 19, 2001)
Cyprus have named their squad to play the Republic of Ireland in a 2002 World Cup qualifier next week. . . . more . . .
Nemec answers Czech call up (Mar 19, 2001)
Czech Republic coach Jozef Chovanec has brought veteran Schalke 04 midfielder Jiri Nemec out of international retirement for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Fortuzi wins Albania place (Mar 19, 2001)
Albania have chosen the majority of their 2002 World Cup squad from local players in a conscious decision by coach Medin Zhega. . . . more . . .
De Boeck returns for Belgium (Mar 19, 2001)
Anderlecht captain Glen De Boeck has been called into the Belgian World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio rule Salas out for two months (Mar 19, 2001)
SS Lazio say striker Marcelo Salas will miss the next two months of the season after straining right knee ligaments in last night's 4-1 win over Juventus in Rome. . . . more . . .
Romania worry over Mutu (Mar 19, 2001)
A knee injury could force young striker Adrian Mutu out of Romania's World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Ecuador name squad to play Brazil (Mar 18, 2001)
Ecuador coach Hernan Gomez, has called up the squad to face Brazil. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid hope for summer Shevchenko move (Mar 18, 2001)
Part of AC Milan's rebuilding programme could see star striker Andriy Shevchenko join Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Eriksson names first World Cup squad (Mar 18, 2001)
New England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has dropped Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips from his first competetive squad. . . . more . . .
Italy name World Cup squad (Mar 18, 2001)
Italy have named their squad to play two 2002 World Cup qualifiers next week. . . . more . . .
Argentina name World Cup squad (Mar 18, 2001)
Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has lost strikers Gabriel Batistuta and Pablo Aimar for the next World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Moreno retains Spanish favour (Mar 16, 2001)
CD Alaves star Javi Moreno keeps his place in the Spain squad to play two matches later this month. . . . more . . .
Russia name World Cup squad (Mar 16, 2001)
Russian have naed their squad for two home 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Romania name World Cup squad (Mar 16, 2001)
Nantes top scorer Viorel Moldovan has been recalled by Romania for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
South African name squad to play Mauritius (Mar 16, 2001)
Heerenveen goalkeeper Hans Vonk has returned to the South Africa squad following a row over bonus payments. . . . more . . .
Belgium name World Cup squad (Mar 16, 2001)
Belgium will add another striker to the 2002 World Cup squad announced today after Derby County forward Branko Strupar advised coach Robert Waseige that he was short of match fitness after recent injury problems. . . . more . . .
Galatasary doiminates Turkey squad (Mar 16, 2001)
Turkish champions Galatasary provide eight players for the national team squad to play two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio to sign Yepes from River Plate (Mar 16, 2001)
SS Lazio have agreed a £12 million fee to sign River Plate centre back Mario Yepes for next season. . . . more . . .
Macedonia name World Cup squad (Mar 16, 2001)
Macedonia have named their squad to play Sweden next week Turkey on March 28th in two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Slovenia name World Cup squad (Mar 15, 2001)
Slovenia have named their squad to face Russian and Yugoslavia in two 2002 World Cup qualifiers next week. . . . more . . .
Bulgaria to miss Petrov (Mar 15, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic have ruled Stilian Petrov out for the rest of the season after he fractured his leg last night in a win at St Johnstone with the midfielder also set to miss World Cup matches for Bulgaria. . . . more . . .
Finland stars to feel at home in England (Mar 15, 2001)
Finland have named ten UK-based players to travel to England for a 2002 World Cup qualifier at Liverpool next week. . . . more . . .
Austria rely on Sturm Graz stars (Mar 15, 2001)
Seven Sturm Graz players have been called up by Austria for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Republic of Congo return to World Cup (Mar 15, 2001)
The Republic of Congo are to resume 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Portugal name squad to take on Holland (Mar 15, 2001)
Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira has recalled Sporting Lisbon captain Pedro Barbosa and Carlos Secretario of FC Porto for a 2002 World Cup qualifier against Holland next week. . . . more . . .
Georgia announce squad to play Romania (Mar 15, 2001)
Georgia have announced their 2002 World Cup squad to play Romania on March 28th. . . . more . . .
Armenia name large World Cup squad (Mar 15, 2001)
Armenia have named a squad of 27 to play two 2002 World Cup qualifiers this month. . . . more . . .
Djoric tries to make Yugoslavia changes (Mar 15, 2001)
New Yugoslavia coach Milovan Djoric has lost two senior stars from his World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Belarus name World Cup squad (Mar 15, 2001)
Belarus have named their squad to play two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Colombia recall Asprilla for World Cup tie (Mar 15, 2001)
Faustino Asprilla is back in the Colombia squad a year after quitting the national team. . . . more . . .
Japanese announce Kirin Cup dates (Mar 15, 2001)
Japan start dress rehearsals for the 2002 World Cup finals in June. . . . more . . .
Scotland name World Cup squad (Mar 15, 2001)
Scotland coach Craig Brown has named five players from SPL leaders Glasgow Celtic in his squad for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers next week. . . . more . . .
Iversen and Flo return for Norway (Mar 15, 2001)
Steffen Iversen has been recalled to the Norway squad after recovering from a knee injury. . . . more . . .
FIFA to send 2010 World Cup finals to Africa (Mar 15, 2001)
FIFA have confirmed that Africa will host the 2010 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
France name squad to play Japan (Mar 15, 2001)
World and European champions France have named their squad to play two friendlies at the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Madjer returns as Algeria coach (Mar 14, 2001)
Algeria have named a permanent coach of their national team just a day after confirming two caretaker appointments. . . . more . . .
Greece announce squad to play Germany (Mar 14, 2001)
Greece have announced their World Cup squad to play Germany at the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Chivu gets new Ajax contract (Mar 14, 2001)
Ajax Amsterdam have agreed a new contract with Romanian star Cristian Chivu. . . . more . . .
Weah wants to quit OM (Mar 14, 2001)
Former World Player of the Year George Weah has decided to quit Olympique Marseille in June. . . . more . . .
Slovakia name World Cup squad (Mar 14, 2001)
Slovakia have named their squad for a 2002 World Cup qualifier next week. . . . more . . .
Quinn pulls out of Ireland squad (Mar 14, 2001)
Sunderland striker Niall Quinn has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers later this month with a back injury. . . . more . . .
Solbakken starts recovery from heart attack (Mar 14, 2001)
Norwegian international Staale Solbakken is recovering from a heart attack suffered yesterday in training. . . . more . . .
Brazil name squad to play Ecuador (Mar 14, 2001)
Brazil coach Emerson Leao has named his squad to play Ecuador in a 2002 World Cup qualifier on March 28th. . . . more . . .
Solbakken stable after heart attack (Mar 13, 2001)
Norwegian international Staale Solbakken has suffered a heart attack. . . . more . . .
Abelardo injury hits FC Barcelona hard (Mar 13, 2001)
FC Barcelona say central defender Abelardo could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
New Irish Republic squad for World Cup (Mar 13, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad to play two World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff rejects chance of Besiktas move (Mar 13, 2001)
AC Milan striker Oliver Bierhoff has rejected a move to Besiktas. . . . more . . .
Algeria name temporary coaches (Mar 13, 2001)
Algeria have named two coaches to replace Abdelghani Jeddaoui who resigned after a 5-2 defeat in Cairo against Egypt in a 2002 World Cup tie. . . . more . . .
Jozic names unchanged Croatia squad (Mar 13, 2001)
Croatia coach Mirko Jozic has named an unchanged squad from his first selection last month for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Voller picks his regulars for World Cup duty (Mar 13, 2001)
Germany have recalled Bayer Leverkusen defender Jens Nowotny for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Lesotho 1 South Africa 0 (Mar 13, 2001)
South Africa lost a low key friendly to Lesotho for the first time thanks to a brilliantly executed late free kick. . . . more . . .
Bunjevcevic has offer from Benfica (Mar 13, 2001)
Yugoslav defender Goran Bunjevcevic has an offer to join Benfica in Lisbon next season. . . . more . . .
43 goal Larsson to lead Swedish attack (Mar 13, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic star Henrik Larsson will lead the Swedish attack in the World Cup at the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Sorensen is heir to Schmeichel (Mar 13, 2001)
Denmark have named their squad for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Bayern determined to block Kuffour move (Mar 13, 2001)
Bayern Munich are trying to block any move for defender Samuel Kuffour after his secret meeting last week with FC Barcelona representative Bernd Schuster. . . . more . . .
England to play Italy at Leeds next year (Mar 13, 2001)
The English FA have confirmed that Leeds United's Elland Road ground will stage a friendly against Italy next year. . . . more . . .
Lennon returns for Northern Ireland (Mar 13, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic midfielder Neil Lennon is back in the Northern Ireland squad to play in two 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Algeria fire coach (Mar 12, 2001)
Algeria have fired coach Abdelghani Djadaoui after a 2002 World Cup qualifying defeat by Egypt. . . . more . . .
Bayern fine Kuffour for links with FC Barcelona (Mar 12, 2001)
Bayern Munich have fined defender Samuel Kuffour $5000 for talking to FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
England v Scotland could be bi-annual fixture (Mar 12, 2001)
The English FA have confirmed that Newcastle United's St James' Park stadium will stage the last home game in the 2002 World Cup qualifying game. . . . more . . .
Wales name World Cup squad (Mar 12, 2001)
Wales have recalled several players to overcome injury problems for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. 34 year old defender Andy Legg has been brought back into the squad along with Christian Edwards and Steve Jenkins. . . . more . . .
FIFA say free TV matches at World Cup not under threat (Mar 10, 2001)
FIFA say free-to-air television is a certainty at the next two World Cup finals. - but fans may be forced to enter pay-per-view contracts to see all matches. . . . more . . .
Vidigal goes for more knee surgery (Mar 10, 2001)
Portuguese international Jose Luis Vidigal will have to undergo surgery due to his right knee injury. . . . more . . .
AS Roma and Valencia close in on Contra (Mar 10, 2001)
AS Roma are interested in signing Romanian Cosmin Contra but Valencia are closing in on the CD Alaves star. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff has offer to join Daum's Besiktas (Mar 10, 2001)
New Besiktas coach Christoph Daum wants AC Milan star Oliver Bierhoff to join him in Turkey next season. . . . more . . .
Figo faces £25 million tax bill (Mar 10, 2001)
Real Madrid star Luis Figo will face a £25 million tax bill over his controversial world record transfer last summer. . . . more . . .
Veron considers FC Barcelona move (Mar 09, 2001)
Argentine star Juan Sebastian Veron has talked up the chance of a move to FC Barcelona in June. . . . more . . .
South Africa to keep busy with Lesotho friendly (Mar 09, 2001)
South Africa are to play a hastily organised friendly in Lesotho in Maseru at the weekend. . . . more . . .
PSG set out summer transfer hopes (Mar 09, 2001)
Paris St Germain want to sign World Cup champions Marcel Desailly and Christian Karembeau. . . . more . . .
Tunisia have new German coach (Mar 09, 2001)
Tunisia have appointed German Eckhard Krautzen as their new national team coach. . . . more . . .
Glasgow Rangers sign Jamaica's Gayle (Mar 08, 2001)
Glasgow Rangers have signed Wimbledon striker Marcus Gayle for £1 million. . . . more . . .
Babayaro drops out of Nigeria squad (Mar 08, 2001)
Chelsea have withdrawn defender Celestine Babayaro from Nigeria's squad to play Ghana in a 2002 World Cup qualifier this weekend. . . . more . . .
Japan name squad to play France in Paris (Mar 07, 2001)
Japan have named a provisional squad list of 28 players to face World Cup holders France on March 24th. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo predicts April comeback with Inter (Mar 07, 2001)
Ronaldo is heading for an April comeback to the Internazionale first team after receiving positive test results following knee surgery last year. . . . more . . .
Irish say Cyprus World Cup tie to go ahead (Mar 07, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia later this month will go ahead despite the recent foot and mouth disease outbreak in the UK. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo aims for Copa America place with Brazil (Mar 06, 2001)
Ronaldo has set a July date for his international comeback with Brazil. . . . more . . .
Saviola talks up summer move to FC Barcelona (Mar 06, 2001)
FC Barcelona are close to revealing the deal which will see River Plate sell young striker Javier Saviola to the Catalan giants. . . . more . . .
Chile want Diaz to leave River Plate (Mar 06, 2001)
River Plate coach Ruben Diaz has been approached to take charge of Chile's national team. . . . more . . .
German TV does free-to-air World Cup deal (Mar 06, 2001)
German fans will be able to see the 2002 World Cup finals and 2006 games on free-to-air television. . . . more . . .
Irish World Cup qualifier in Cyprus under threat (Mar 06, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland's 2002 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia later this month may be called off as the threat of foot-and-mouth disease continues on livestock farms across Europe. . . . more . . .
Garcia is new Chile coach (Mar 06, 2001)
Pedro Garcia is the new coach of Chile's national team. . . . more . . .
Bulgaria name most of March World Cup squad (Mar 05, 2001)
Bulgaria coach Stoicho Mladenov has named the foreign players in his squad for two 2002 World Cup qualifiers later this month. . . . more . . .
Van Nistelrooy to United could be agreed soon (Mar 05, 2001)
Manchester United have made little effort to play down reports of a revival for their record bid to sign PSV Eindhoven star Ruud Van Nistelrooy. . . . more . . .
Nelson Acosta resigns from Chile job (Mar 03, 2001)
Nelson Acosta has quit as coach of the Chile national team. . . . more . . .
Arsenal join chase for Acuna (Mar 02, 2001)
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Paraguayan international Roberto Miguel Acuna. . . . more . . .
Gudjonsson joins Derby County from Las Palmas (Mar 01, 2001)
Derby County have signed Icelandic international midfielder Thordur Gudjonsson for the rest of this season. . . . more . . .
Kaiserslautern sign Knavs for next season (Mar 01, 2001)
Kaiserslautern have signed Slovenian international defender Aleksander Knavs for next season. . . . more . . .
Scoglio quits Tunisia job for Genoa (Mar 01, 2001)
Tunisia coach Franco Scoglio has resigned to take charge of Serie B club Genoa. . . . more . . .
