Archive World Cup 2002 News
Tottenham hope to beat Arsenal to Petit (Apr 30, 2001)
FC Barcelona are prepared to sell off both Marc Overmars and Emmanuel Petit for £20 million with Petit set for a return to London. . . . more . . .
United expect to sign Thuram soon (Apr 30, 2001)
Manchester United want to pay Parma AC more than £15 million for French international defender Lilian Thuram. . . . more . . .
Red Star's Muslin lined up for Yugoslavia job (Apr 30, 2001)
Red Star Belgrade manager Salvoljub Muslin has been approached to take charge of Yugoslavia's ailing World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Arsenal wait to hear from Rogerio Ceni (Apr 30, 2001)
Arsenal will know this week if Sao Paolo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni who is currently the first choice Brazilian goalkeeper is to join them. . . . more . . .
No ban for Greece from 2002 World Cup (Apr 30, 2001)
Greece has escaped a ban from the 2002 World Cup qualifiers from world governing body FIFA. . . . more . . .
50-goal Larsson rules Glasgow (Apr 29, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic emphasised the hold they now have over the SPL and Scottish football to their first win at Ibrox since 1994 with Henrik Larsson hitting his 50th goal of the season so far. . . . more . . .
Nigeria to change coaches after World Cup qualifiers are over (Apr 29, 2001)
New Nigeria coach Amodu Shaibu's return to the national team will not last long say the NFA. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin sign Marcelinho (Apr 28, 2001)
Gremio have agreed to sell midfielder Marcelinho to Hertha Berlin. . . . more . . .
PSG want Nuno Gomes (Apr 28, 2001)
Paris St Germain are in talks to sign Portuguese striker Nuno Gomes from Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Zagorakis cleared of dope charge (Apr 27, 2001)
Greek international Thodoris Zagorakis has been cleared of a drugs offence. . . . more . . .
Couto banned after dope test failure (Apr 27, 2001)
SS Lazio defender Fernando Couto has been suspended indefinitely by the Italian Football League after testing positive for nandrolone. . . . more . . .
Brazil sick of new coach Leao already (Apr 27, 2001)
The CBF are in talks with former World Cup winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira to save their World Cup campaign. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona confident of Toldo coup (Apr 27, 2001)
FC Barcelona hope to sign Fiorentina goalkeeper Francesco Toldo next week. . . . more . . .
South Africa look to complete World Cup job (Apr 27, 2001)
South Africa coach Carlos Queiroz has brought back established stars to play in his team's next World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Latvia fire coach after San Marino shock (Apr 26, 2001)
Latvia have fired coach Gary Johnson after last night's unexpected draw with San Marino. . . . more . . .
Arsenal target Sao Paolo's Brazil goalkeeper Rogerio (Apr 26, 2001)
Arsenal have made contact with Sao Paolo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni who is currently the first choice Brazilian goalkeeper. . . . more . . .
Kalou looks for move from Feyenoord (Apr 26, 2001)
Feyenoord striker Bonaventure Kalou has refused a new contract with the Rotterdam club and has offers to join Chelsea and Deportivo La Coruna in the summer. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid revive Zanetti talks (Apr 26, 2001)
Real Madrid are back in talks to sign Internazionale midfielder Javier Zanetti. . . . more . . .
Milan talk over Rivaldo-Shevchenko swap (Apr 26, 2001)
FC Barcelona are to offer Rivaldo is a swap deal for AC Milan star Andriy Shevchenko. . . . more . . .
Bayern have offer for Andersson from Olympiakos (Apr 26, 2001)
Greek champions Olympiakos have offered £3.5 million to Bayern Munich for defender Patrik Andersson. . . . more . . .
Djoric struggling to carry on with Yugoslavia (Apr 26, 2001)
Yugoslavia coach Milovan Djoric says he will quit if his side fail to reach the 2002 World Cup final play-offs but after last night's home defeat by Russia he is on borrowed time already. . . . more . . .
Maradona to work with Argentina team (Apr 26, 2001)
Argentina are to bring in former star Diego Maradona to work with the national team in September. . . . more . . .
AC Milan want Montella (Apr 26, 2001)
AS Roma striker Vincenzo Montella is a target for AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Leeds buy Keane from Inter outright (Apr 25, 2001)
Leeds United have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international striker Robbie Keane from Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Zidane is still Real's top target (Apr 25, 2001)
Real Madrid are ready to bid again for Zinedine Zidane. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Latvia 1 San Marino 1 (Apr 25, 2001)
San Marino scored their first World Cup qualifying point for eight years as they drew 1-1 with Latvia in Riga. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin complete Goor signing (Apr 25, 2001)
Bundesliga title contenders Hertha Berlin have signed Belgian international Bart Goor for £4 million. . . . more . . .
Bonfrere in last day as Nigeria coach (Apr 25, 2001)
Nigeria's Sports Minister Ishaya Mark Aku wants national team coach Jo Bonfrere fired when the Nigerian Football Association meets tomorrow to discuss the team's poor form. . . . more . . .
New Brazil star Ewerthon has offers from Italy (Apr 25, 2001)
New Brazil star Ewerthon makes his debut for the national team tonight and already has offers to join Juventus and AC Milan in the summer. . . . more . . .
Shocked Davids denies using steroids (Apr 24, 2001)
Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids has expressed his shock at failing a dope test. . . . more . . .
Arsenal target Nakata (Apr 24, 2001)
Arsenal want Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata to lead their midfield next season. . . . more . . .
Newcastle refuse United's £18 million bid for Dyer (Apr 24, 2001)
Newcastle United have rejected an £18 million offer from Manchester United for midfielder Kieron Dyer. . . . more . . .
United break open bank for new Beckham deal to 2007 (Apr 24, 2001)
Manchester United will make David Beckham the top earner in world football with a new five year contract worth £100,000 a week. . . . more . . .
Blatter offers to underwrite 2002 World Cup contracts (Apr 24, 2001)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter says bankruptcy for the ISMM marketing group will not damage next year's World Cup. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich set up Deisler transfer (Apr 24, 2001)
Bayern Munich want Hertha Berlin's young star and are prepared to pay a German record £15 million transfer fee to sign him. . . . more . . .
Coach Semb gets new Norway contract (Apr 24, 2001)
Norway coach Johan Semb hopes to lead his World Cup flops at Euro 2004. . . . more . . .
Van Nistelrooy joins United for £19 million (Apr 23, 2001)
Manchester United have broken the British transfer fee record to sign long term target Ruud Van Nistelrooy for £19 million. . . . more . . .
Van Nistelrooy passes United medical (Apr 23, 2001)
Ruud Van Nistelrooy has passed a medical and is ready to sign for Manchester United later this week. . . . more . . .
Struggling Nigeria to dump coach Bonfrere (Apr 23, 2001)
Cameroon are within a point of becoming the first African country to qualify for next year's World Cup finals but Nigeria's problems continue. . . . more . . .
Davids denies failing dope test (Apr 23, 2001)
Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids has denied failing a dope test. . . . more . . .
United to sign Van Nistelrooy (Apr 21, 2001)
Manchester United are to sign PSV Eindhoven star Ruud Van Nistelrooy in a new British record transfer of at least £18.5 million. . . . more . . .
Italy name squad to play South Africa next week (Apr 21, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Enrico Chiesa has retained his place in the Italian national squad after good recent form. . . . more . . .
Leao drops Rivaldo and adds seven new faces for Brazil (Apr 21, 2001)
Brazil coach Emerson Leao has cut a swathe through his squad of stars after their 1-0 defeat last month in Ecuador with Rivaldo now axed from the World Cup line up. . . . more . . .
Saviola camp say Terim is new coach of Milan (Apr 20, 2001)
River Plate star Javier Saviola's agent says Fatih Terim is the new coach of AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Belgium name squad to play in Prague (Apr 20, 2001)
Belgium have named their squad to play the Czech Republic next week in Prague. . . . more . . .
Blatter talks again of World Cup every two years (Apr 20, 2001)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants another term in office and plans to revive his idea for a World Cup tournament every two years. . . . more . . .
Spain name squad to play Japan next week (Apr 20, 2001)
Spain coach Jose Camacho has dropped CD Alaves top scorer Javi Moreno and chosen second division star Salva from Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
Egyptian striker Elsaid joins Anderlecht (Apr 20, 2001)
Belgian title favourites Anderlecht have signed Egyptian international striker Tarek Elsaid. . . . more . . .
Moshoeu returns to South Africa squad (Apr 20, 2001)
Veteran midfielder John Moshoeu has been recalled by South Africa. . . . more . . .
Turkey call up local talent to face Albania (Apr 20, 2001)
Local stars could feature for Turkey in a low key friendly next week against Albania. . . . more . . .
Zenden wants to quit FC Barcelona for Lazio (Apr 20, 2001)
FC Barcelona winger Boudewijn Zenden says he wants to quit the club and is planning to revive his failed transfer move to SS Lazio which failed to come off last summer. . . . more . . .
Carrick has new West Ham contract to 2005 (Apr 20, 2001)
West Ham have agreed a new four year contract with young midfield prospect Michael Carrick. . . . more . . .
Figo to have nose surgery (Apr 19, 2001)
Real Madrid will send Luis Figo for surgery tomorrow after their record signing broke his nose in the Champions League win over Galatasary last night. . . . more . . .
Overworked Hyypia gets rest from Finland (Apr 19, 2001)
Finland coach Antti Muurinen has rested Liverpool centre back Sami Hyypia rather than include him in the squad to play a friendly in Budapest against Hungary on April 25th. . . . more . . .
Mieciel and Zurawski recalled by Poland (Apr 19, 2001)
Poland have recalled two strikers for their friendly against Scotland on April 25th in Bydgoszcz. . . . more . . .
Slovakia name players to face Romania (Apr 19, 2001)
Slovakia have named their squad to play Romania in a Ploesti friendly on April 25th. . . . more . . .
Mijatovic returns to Yugoslavia squad (Apr 19, 2001)
Yugoslavia coach Milovan Djoric has continued to introduce new players to his squad but veteran striker Predrag Mijatovic is recalled. . . . more . . .
Austria name World Cup squad (Apr 19, 2001)
Austria have named an 18-man squad to play a 2002 World Cup qualifier next week aganst Liechtenstein. . . . more . . .
Georgia confirm squad for Israel friendly (Apr 19, 2001)
Georgia coach Revaz Dzodzuashvili has named his squad to play Israel next week in a Tbilisi friendly. . . . more . . .
France call up stars to face Portugal (Apr 19, 2001)
France will rely on their senior stars to play Portugal in a Paris friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Ghana fire coach (Apr 19, 2001)
Ghana have sacked coach Cecil Jones Attuquayefio after only four months with the national team. . . . more . . .
Norway look to the future (Apr 18, 2001)
Norway have confirmed their squad to play Bulgaria in a friendly next Wednesday with coach Nils Johan Semb amking several changes. . . . more . . .
Guardiola holding out for English offers (Apr 18, 2001)
FC Barcelona captain Pep Guardiola is giving English clubs every chance to sign him for next season with after making stipulations that any deal to sign for Parma will collapse if a better offer comes in from the Premiership. . . . more . . .
Slovenia name squad to face Schmeichel's Denmark (Apr 18, 2001)
Slovenia have named their squad to play Denmark next week in Peter Schmeichel's final match for the Danish national team. . . . more . . .
Ibrahimovic gets chance for Sweden (Apr 18, 2001)
Sweden have called up new Ajax Amsterdam signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic for their friendly against Switzerland next week. . . . more . . .
Striker Andersson retires from Sweden team (Apr 17, 2001)
Fenerbahce striker Kennet Andersson has quit the Swedish national team. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona deny Rivaldo talks to go ahead with United (Apr 17, 2001)
FC Barcelona have denied that Rivaldo is planning a move to the English Premiership with Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Ali Daei says he has offer from Rangers (Apr 17, 2001)
Iranian international striker Ali Daei says he has an offer to join Glasgow Rangers next season. . . . more . . .
Czechs recall Berger for Belgium friendly (Apr 17, 2001)
Liverpool midfielder Patrick Berger is back in the Czech Republic squad after recovering from knee surgery. . . . more . . .
Greece drop captain after dope test failure (Apr 17, 2001)
Greece have dumped captain Thodoris Zagarakis after he tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid. . . . more . . .
Scotland name squad for Poland trip (Apr 17, 2001)
Scotland have announced their squad to play a friendly in Poland next week. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel prepares for Denmark curtain-call (Apr 17, 2001)
Peter Schmeichel will play his final game for Denmark next week in Copenhagen. . . . more . . .
Trinidad name squad to play Mexico (Apr 17, 2001)
Trinidad and Tobago have named their squad to play Mexico in a 2002 World Cup qualifier next week. . . . more . . .
Greece name squad to play Croatia (Apr 17, 2001)
Greece have named their squad to play in an April 25th friendly against Croatia in Varazin. . . . more . . .
AC Milan hope for Sas and Umit Davala coup (Apr 14, 2001)
Galatasary have an offer from AC Milan for winger Hasan Sas and right midfielder Umit Davala. . . . more . . .
Juventus to sign new Brazil star Adriano from Flamengo (Apr 13, 2001)
Juventus are to agree the signing of Flamengo star Adriano by the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Schalke 04 continue bid for Davids (Apr 13, 2001)
Schalke 04 lead the chase to sign Dutch international midfielder Edgar Davids from Juventus with talks set for next week. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid make new offer for Owen (Apr 13, 2001)
Real Madrid have offered Liverpool cash and Steve McManaman for their star striker Michael Owen. . . . more . . .
Batistuta to miss Argentina's trip to Bolivia (Apr 12, 2001)
AS Roma star Gabriel Batistuta has been left out of Argentina's 2002 World Cup squad to play Bolivia later this month. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona want Swede Hedman (Apr 12, 2001)
FC Barcelona are preparing a £3 million pay bid to sign Swedish international goalkeeper Magnus Hedman from Coventry City. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina offer Repka for Jancker (Apr 12, 2001)
Fiorentina have offered Czech defender Thomas Repka to Bayern Munich in exchange for striker Carsten Jancker. . . . more . . .
Guardiola gets offers and advice from Cruyff (Apr 12, 2001)
Parma AC and SS Lazio have both made offers for outgoing FC Barcelona play maker Pep Guardiola while Johan Cruyfff has recommended that the talented midfielder moves to England. . . . more . . .
Chelsea eye Dudek for De Goey swap (Apr 12, 2001)
Feyenoord have been told by Chelsea that Dutch international goalkeeper Ed De Goey can leave them to return to Holland with the London club keen to sign their Polish star Jerzy Dudek. . . . more . . .
Thompson can cash in on world record (Apr 12, 2001)
New world record holder Archie Thompson has attracted interest from Anderlecht. . . . more . . .
Kirch turn away from rescue bid for bankrupt ISL (Apr 12, 2001)
Bankrupt World Cup TV rights holders ISL will not be bailed out by German media group Kirch leaving FIFA to mount a rescue plan for their major commercial strategist. . . . more . . .
Iraq and Kazakhstan add to World Cup goal frenzy (Apr 12, 2001)
Iraq have beaten Macao 8-0 in Baghdad at the start of their Asian zone group six 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Bayern bid for Sukur (Apr 12, 2001)
Bayern Munich have made a £9 million bid to sign Hakan Sukur from Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo could be dumped by Brazil (Apr 12, 2001)
Brazil coach Emerson Leao has chosen a secret squad to face Peru in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Vugrinic on way to Milan (Apr 12, 2001)
AC Milan are in talks to sign Lecce striker Davor Vugrinic. . . . more . . .
SS Napoli win San Paolo appeal (Apr 12, 2001)
SS Napoli have won an appeal against a ban on staging their next home game at the San Paolo stadium. . . . more . . .
FIFA confirm 31-0 record win for Australia (Apr 12, 2001)
FIFA have confirmed the final score of Australia's record-breaking win over American Samoa. . . . more . . .
Kezman says "One more year in Holland" to Juventus (Apr 12, 2001)
PSV Eindhoven star Mateja Kezman has told Juventus that he wants to stay in Holland. . . . more . . .
Guardiola prepares Newcastle move (Apr 11, 2001)
Newcastle United hope to seal the signing of current FC Barcelona captain Pep Guardiola this month. . . . more . . .
Peru announce squad to play Brazil (Apr 11, 2001)
Peru have confirmed their squad to play Brazil in a Sao Paolo 2002 World Cup qualifier on April 25th. . . . more . . .
FIFA wait to confirm 31-0 World Cup win for Australia (Apr 11, 2001)
FIFA are to wait for the referee's report to judge the final score of Australia's record-breaking win over American Samoa. . . . more . . .
Juventus agree deal for Conceicao (Apr 11, 2001)
Juventus have sealed the deal which will see Portuguese winger Sergio Conceicao join the Turin club next season. . . . more . . .
Luizao to miss next nine months and Dortmund move (Apr 11, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund have seen hopes of signing Brazilian star Luizao wrecked by a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Irish name squad to play Andorra in World Cup (Apr 11, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad to play Andorra in a 2002 World Cup qualifier later this month. . . . more . . .
Australia lead American Samoa 16-0 at half-time (Apr 11, 2001)
Australia set their second world scoring record in three days with a 16-0 lead over American Samoa at half time in their Oceania group one World Cup qualifying zone. . . . more . . .
Two new scoring records for Australia and Archie Thompson (Apr 11, 2001)
Australia have set a new world scoring record in the 65th minute of their destruction of the Western Samoa team as they took the score to 23-0. . . . more . . .
Recovering Waseige to stay in charge of Belgium team (Apr 10, 2001)
Belgium have confirmed that recovering coach Robert Waseige is to keep his job despite a heart operation last week. . . . more . . .
United want Nakata (Apr 10, 2001)
Manchester United have revived their interest in Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata. . . . more . . .
Chelsea have agreement to sign Kluivert (Apr 10, 2001)
Chelsea have a pre contract agreement to sign FC Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert in the summer. . . . more . . .
Inter offer cash and Materazzi for SS Lazio captain Nesta (Apr 10, 2001)
Internazionale have firmed up their interest in SS Lazio captain by offering cash and new signing Marco Materazzi for the Italian international. . . . more . . .
Leeds target Stranzl suffers knee injury blow (Apr 10, 2001)
Leeds United transfer target Martin Stranzl of TSV 1860 Munich will miss the rest of this season with a knee ligament injury. . . . more . . .
Inter in talks to replace Juve-bound Vieri with Anelka (Apr 10, 2001)
Internazionale are in talks with Nicolas Anelka's agents to replace Christian Vieiri with the volatile French striker. . . . more . . .
Japan set up friendlies for later this year (Apr 09, 2001)
Japan will play high-scoring Australia in an August friendly. . . . more . . .
England ban stays in place on Bowyer and Woodgate (Apr 09, 2001)
There will be no England reprieve for the two Leeds United players whose assault trial fell apart earlier today. . . . more . . .
Rame agrees new deal with Bordeaux (Apr 09, 2001)
French international goalkeeper Ulrich Rame has signed a new contract with Girondins Bordeaux. . . . more . . .
Nemeth to join Middlesbrough in July (Apr 09, 2001)
Middlesbrough have signed Slovakian international striker Szilard Nemeth in a £4.5 million deal. . . . more . . .
Kanu wanted by Nigeria and set to miss Champions League (Apr 07, 2001)
Nigeria look like winning the battle to bring over striker Nwankwo Kanu for their 2002 World Cup qualifier in Sierra Leone next month. . . . more . . .
Nakata tipped for French move by Troussier (Apr 07, 2001)
Japan coach Philippe Troussier says his star player Hidetoshi Nakata could move to France. . . . more . . .
Goor ready for Hertha Berlin move (Apr 07, 2001)
Hertha Berlin want to sign Belgian international Bart Goor from Anderlecht. . . . more . . .
Leeds want Lampard and Stranzl (Apr 07, 2001)
Leeds United are looking to spend again with moves for West Ham star Frank Lampard and TSV 1860 Munich defender Martin Stranzl. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Tonga 1 Samoa 0 (Apr 07, 2001)
Tonga beat Samoa 1-0 in Coffs Harbour with an 87th minute as they began their 202 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Nigeria announce April's World Cup squad (Apr 06, 2001)
Nigeria hope to put out a full strength side to face Sierra Leone in a 2002 World Cup qualifier later this month in Freetown. . . . more . . .
Japanese shun Internet ticket sale for World Cup (Apr 06, 2001)
Japanese fans have only made 100,161 ticket applications over the Internet for next year's World Cup finals amid a massive 2.4 million bids to enter the ticket lottery. . . . more . . .
Liverpool track Bari star Andersson (Apr 06, 2001)
AS Bari have confirmed that Liverpool want to sign Swedish international midfielder Daniel Andersson. . . . more . . .
Anelka denies transfer rumours (Apr 06, 2001)
PSG striker Nicolas Anelka has denied that he is talks to leave the French club for Inter. . . . more . . .
Jugovic considers retirement from internationals (Apr 06, 2001)
Internazionale midfielder Vladimir Jugovic is preparing to end his international career with the Yugoslavia team. . . . more . . .
Leeds Utd rule out Radebe for this season (Apr 06, 2001)
Leeds United have ruled captain Lucas Radebe out for the rest of the season after the South African international underwent surgery on his eight knee. . . . more . . .
PSV want full price from United for Van Nistelrooy (Apr 05, 2001)
Manchester United will revive their bid to sign PSV Eindhoven star Ruud Van Nistelrooy by the end of this season. . . . more . . .
Inter consider Anelka gamble (Apr 05, 2001)
Internazionale are now considering an offer from Nicolas Anelka's brothers to buy the PSG striker. . . . more . . .
Valencia's Ayala escpaes Champions League ban (Apr 05, 2001)
Valencia say that UEFA have scrubbed out defender Fabian Ayala's yellow card in their Champions League semi final last night at Arsenal. . . . more . . .
World Cup sees Italy bring Serie A start forward (Apr 05, 2001)
The next Italian season is to start on August 26th and last until May 5th as Europe starts to prepare for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
World Cup winner Olivieri dies (Apr 05, 2001)
Italian World Cup winner Aldo Olivieri has died age 90. . . . more . . .
Giggs agrees new deal with United to 2006 (Apr 04, 2001)
Ryan Giggs has agreed a new five year contract with Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Libya cancel Nigeria friendly (Apr 04, 2001)
Libya has called off its planned friendly with Nigeria in Tripoli. . . . more . . .
China name World Cup squad (Apr 04, 2001)
China have announed their 2002 World Cup squad to face the Maldives on April 22nd. . . . more . . .
Toldo to be fined for transfer talk (Apr 04, 2001)
Fiorentina have denied that Italian international goalkeeper is to be sold in the summer. . . . more . . .
Toldo on way to AS Roma (Apr 04, 2001)
Fiorentina have told Italian international goalkeeper that he is to be sold in the summer with AS Roma again leading the chase to sign him. . . . more . . .
Confederations Cup draw (Apr 04, 2001)
Brazil will meet Japan in Ibaraki on June 4th as part of the Confederations Cup dress rehearsal for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Penarol ask for Chilavert (Apr 03, 2001)
Paraguay captain Jose Luis Chilavert is in talks to join Penarol in Uruguay. . . . more . . .
Inter cry foul over passport inquiry (Apr 03, 2001)
Internazionale claim they have been unfairly treated during the probe into false passports in the Italian game. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona send Gerard for surgery (Apr 03, 2001)
Gerard will miss the rest of the season for FC Barcelona after undergoing knee surgery. . . . more . . .
Japan announce squad to train in Spain (Apr 03, 2001)
Japan coach Philippe Troussier has announced a squad of 28 players to train at a camp over two days next week. . . . more . . .
Waseige recovers from heart op in hospital (Apr 02, 2001)
Belgium coach Robert Waseige is expected to leave intensive care in Brussels tomorrow after a heart by-pass operation. . . . more . . .
Scotland captain Hendry facing inquiry over elbow clash (Apr 02, 2001)
Scotland captain Colin Hendry is facing a ban that could end his international career after FIFA confirmed today that his elbow on San Marino substitute Nicola Albani is now under a disciplinary inquiry. . . . more . . .
Suker wants to quit West Ham (Apr 02, 2001)
Croatian veteran Davor Suker plans to quit West Ham in the summer. . . . more . . .
Sheringham on way out of United (Apr 02, 2001)
Manchester United have refused a long term contract offer for top scorer Teddy Sheringham who is now set to quit the club. . . . more . . .
Udinese want Bartlett for next season (Apr 02, 2001)
Udinese are preparing a £4.5 million offer for Charlton Athletic's South African striker Shaun Bartlett. . . . more . . .
Inter offer Seedorf for Dyer (Apr 02, 2001)
Internazionale have offered Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf to Newcastle United in a bid to push through their move for young England player Kieron Dyer. . . . more . . .
Germany to play in Israel say DfB (Apr 02, 2001)
The DfB have announced Germany's first trip to Israel to play the national team in Tel Aviv. . . . more . . .
Nigeria's friendly in Libya hits problems (Apr 01, 2001)
Nigeria's plans to play a friendly next weekend in Libya have been hit by withdrawals from the squad and orders from Libya that layers from two Israeli clubs should not be included in the squad of 20 chosen by coach Jo Bonfrere. . . . more . . .
Oman hire Macala for World Cup (Apr 01, 2001)
Oman will be coached by Czech Milan Macala for their 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
Parma AC target Goor (Apr 01, 2001)
Parma AC want to sign Belgian international Bart Goor. . . . more . . .
