Archive World Cup 2002 News
Chiesa injury rocks Fiorentina's season (Sep 30, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Enrico Chiesa will miss his recall to the Italy squad after a knee injury put him out of action for at least six months. . . . more . . .
Eriksson to pair Fowler and Heskey against Greece (Sep 30, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has named 23 players for his squad to face Greece next week. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona clear Rivaldo for Brazil trip this week (Sep 30, 2001)
FC Barcelona have released Rivaldo to play for Brazil and join their training camp tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Romania hunt World Cup play-off place (Sep 29, 2001)
Romania have named their World Cup squad to hopefully seal a play-off place. . . . more . . .
Georgia confirm World Cup squad (Sep 29, 2001)
Georgia have named their squad to end 2002 World Cup qualifying. . . . more . . .
Turkey name squad to play Moldova (Sep 29, 2001)
Turkey have named their World Cup squad to end group matches ahead of November play-offs. . . . more . . .
Nigeria ask FIFA for help in club row (Sep 29, 2001)
Nigeria want FIFA to force clubs in Europe to release players for their friendly next week against World Cup co-hosts Japan. . . . more . . .
Azerbaijan name World Cup squad (Sep 29, 2001)
Azerbaijan have named their squad to face Sweden on October 7th. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo gets CBF warning (Sep 29, 2001)
The CBF have told Rivaldo to report for training next week or risk ending his international career. . . . more . . .
Milan look at Sun Jihai (Sep 29, 2001)
AC Milan and Torino are interested in taking Chinese defender Sun Jihai. . . . more . . .
Chiesa gets Italy recall (Sep 29, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Enrico Chiesa has been recalled by Italy. . . . more . . .
Wanchope to miss Costa Rica's World Cup bid (Sep 29, 2001)
Costa Rica striker Paolo Wanchope has been sent for surgery by Manchester City. . . . more . . .
Latvia name squad for Scotland trip (Sep 29, 2001)
Latvia have named their squad to travel to Scotland for a 2002 World Cup qualifying wrap-up. . . . more . . .
US striker Cunningham leaves Crew for Bayer Leverkusen (Sep 29, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen have signed Colombus Crew striker Jeff Cunningham on loan. . . . more . . .
Kahn wants new Bayern Munich contract (Sep 29, 2001)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn says he wants to extend his contract at the European champions. . . . more . . .
Swiss confirm squad for Russia (Sep 29, 2001)
Switzerland have named their squad to play Russia next week. . . . more . . .
Belgium name squad for Zagreb mission (Sep 29, 2001)
Belgium have named the squad they hope will win qualifying group six and take them to the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo to miss two weeks say Inter (Sep 28, 2001)
Internazionale say star Brazilian striker Ronaldo will miss about two weeks following a thigh strain suffered in a UEFA Cup win last night. . . . more . . .
Garces is new Chile coach (Sep 28, 2001)
Jorge Garces is the new coach of the Chilean national team. . . . more . . .
Austria name squad for Israel trip (Sep 28, 2001)
Austria have named their World Cup squad to face Israel on October 7th. . . . more . . .
Slovenia chase World Cup place (Sep 28, 2001)
Slovenia have named their World Cup squad to try and catch Russia. . . . more . . .
New faces for Scotland (Sep 28, 2001)
Scotland coach Craig Brown has named his squad to face Latvia at Hampden Park on October 6th. . . . more . . .
Cameroon's Mettomo joins Manchester City (Sep 28, 2001)
Cameroon international defender Lucien Mettomo has joined Manchester City., The 24 year old has agreed a four year deal with the English First Division side in a move from St Etienne for £1.4 million. . . . more . . .
Dida returns to Brazil (Sep 28, 2001)
AC Milan have confirmed the loan of Brazilian goalkeeper Dida back to Sao Paolo club Corinthians. . . . more . . .
Czechs name World Cup squad (Sep 28, 2001)
The Czech Republic have named their squad to take on Bulgaria for a place in the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Liverani joins SS Lazio (Sep 28, 2001)
SS Lazio have signed Perugia midfielder Fabio Liverani. . . . more . . .
Lemerre angered by English campaign against friendlies (Sep 28, 2001)
Kaiserslautern star Youri Djorkaeff has retained his pace in the French squad despite only playing one game so far for the Bundesliga club this season. . . . more . . .
Brazil face Ronaldo let down (Sep 28, 2001)
Inter are set to pull Ronaldo out of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup qualifying squad. . . . more . . .
Stanic to miss Croatia test (Sep 28, 2001)
Croatia have seen Chelsea midfielder Mario Stanic pull out of their World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Blackburn add to interest in Mboma (Sep 28, 2001)
Blackburn Rovers have joined the interest from English clubs in Cameroon forward Patrick Mboma. . . . more . . .
Paraguay name World Cup squad (Sep 28, 2001)
Paraguay have named their squad to play Argentina in October. . . . more . . .
Germans name squad to save World Cup hopes (Sep 27, 2001)
Germany have named the squad they hope will avoid the need for a World Cup play off in November. . . . more . . .
Liverpool look to Mboma (Sep 27, 2001)
Parma AC have offers from Liverpool and Southampton for Cameroon star Patrick Mboma. . . . more . . .
Nakata called up for first trip to England (Sep 27, 2001)
Hidetoshi Nakata in back in the Japan squad for two friendlies next week. . . . more . . .
Rui Costa back to help Portugal (Sep 27, 2001)
Portugal have named their squad to hopefully make certain of a place at the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Tudor to miss two months for Juventus and Croatia (Sep 26, 2001)
Juventus have seen Croatian defender Igor Tudor ruled out of action for two months with an ankle injury. . . . more . . .
Sweden prepare for World Cup party (Sep 26, 2001)
Sweden have named their squad to celebrate World Cup qualification. . . . more . . .
Owen signs new Liverpool contract (Sep 26, 2001)
Liverpool star Michael Owen says he has signed a new contract with the UEFA Cup holders. . . . more . . .
Argentina want to retire Maradona's Number 10 shirt (Sep 26, 2001)
Argentina have retired the Number 10 shirt in honour of 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona. . . . more . . .
Bosnia name final World Cup squad for 2002 campaign (Sep 26, 2001)
Bosnia have named their squad to complete their World Cup qualifying schedule next month. . . . more . . .
Norway announce World Cup squad (Sep 26, 2001)
Norway coach Nils Semb has named his last 2002 World Cup qualifying squad for the group matches. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo to be used sparingly by Inter tomorrow night (Sep 26, 2001)
Ronaldo will play one half at most as Internazionale take a 3-0 first leg lead to Brasov in the UEFA Cup tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Nantes sign Bonilla (Sep 26, 2001)
Nantes have signed Colombian international Victor Bonilla from Toulouse. . . . more . . .
Liverpool get Ziege transfer rap (Sep 26, 2001)
Liverpool have 14 days to answer Premiership charges that they made an illegal approach for German international Christian Ziege while the player was at Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Irish pick squad to face Cyprus (Sep 26, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland have named their World Cup squad to try and pip Portugal to an automatic place at the 2002 finals. . . . more . . .
Roberto Carlos says he wants to stay at Real Madrid (Sep 25, 2001)
Roberto Carlos says he wants to stay at Real Madrid despite getting nowhere with his talks over a possible pay rise. . . . more . . .
Rehhagel names Greek squad to try and thwart England (Sep 25, 2001)
New Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has persuaded two rebels to return to his squad as he tries to help the German national team. . . . more . . .
Cuper: Ronaldo's World Cup call up is too early (Sep 25, 2001)
Internazionale coach Hector Cuper thinks Ronaldo's recall to the Brazil squad has come too early. . . . more . . .
Crespo and Nesta injuries may see SS Lazio buy (Sep 25, 2001)
SS Lazio may be forced to spend again soon after it was confirmed that Hernan Crespo and Alessandro Nesta will each miss the next six weeks with injuries. . . . more . . .
Brescia sign Guardiola (Sep 25, 2001)
Spanish international Pep Guardiola has signed for Brescia. . . . more . . .
CBF say Rivaldo is fit again (Sep 25, 2001)
The CBF say FC Barcelona star Rivaldo has recovered from a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Olsen lands 2006 contract with Denmark (Sep 25, 2001)
Denmark coach Morten Olsen has extended his contract to 2006. . . . more . . .
Sukur says Liverpool want him (Sep 25, 2001)
Turkish striker Hakan Sukur says Liverpool are in talks to offer him a loan deal. . . . more . . .
Batistuta is back for Argentina (Sep 24, 2001)
Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has recalled AS Roma striker Gabriel Batsituta to face Paraguay on October 7th. . . . more . . .
Zickler adds to German and Bayern injury problems (Sep 24, 2001)
Germany have been hit by more injury problems ahead of their World Cup tie with Finland. . . . more . . .
Ewerton joins Dortmund (Sep 24, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund have signed Brazilian striker Ewerthon. . . . more . . .
Liverpool and England: Owen out, Fowler out (Sep 24, 2001)
England and Liverpool have seen star striker Michael Owen ruled out of at least the next six weeks with a hamstring tear. . . . more . . .
Iran's Daei gets Rapid offer (Sep 24, 2001)
New Rapid Vienna coach Lothar Matthaus has asked Hertha Berlin about the availability of Iranian veteran Ali Daei. . . . more . . .
England: SOS for Sutton (Sep 24, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson is to send his assistant Tord Grip to see Glasgow Celtic striker Chris Sutton tomorrow night as the search to replace Michael Owen stars. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio look at Kily and Jorgensen (Sep 24, 2001)
SS Lazio want to add Danish international Martin Jorgensen to their squad. . . . more . . .
AC Milan see Umit injured (Sep 22, 2001)
New AC Milan signing Umit Davala has been ruled out of Turkey's World Cup squad with a thigh strain. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo wins October fitness battle (Sep 22, 2001)
Brazilian star Rivaldo is expected back in Barcelona next week to be available for the weekend's league match and Brazil's World Cup clash with Chile. . . . more . . .
Liverani to Juventus in December (Sep 22, 2001)
Juventus have offered Perugia £6 million and French striker Vincent Pericard for midfielder Fabio Liverani. . . . more . . .
Inter sell Sukur to Bolton and land Bjelanovic (Sep 22, 2001)
Internazionale expect to seal the transfer of Varteks star Sasa Bjelanovic next week. . . . more . . .
Inter happy as Ronaldo returns (Sep 21, 2001)
Ronaldo managed 28 minutes on his comeback from a knee injury as Inter comfortably defeated Brasov in Trieste. . . . more . . .
Brehme offers hope for unhappy Djorkaeff (Sep 21, 2001)
French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff could return to the Kaiserslautern team tomorrow as his feud with coach Andreas Brehme winds down. . . . more . . .
Roberto Carlos looks for pay rise from Valdano (Sep 21, 2001)
Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos is having talks today with Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano to try and gain a pay rise. . . . more . . .
Luxemburgo turns down Cruzeiro offer (Sep 21, 2001)
Former Brazil coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has turned down the chance to coach Cruzeiro. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio aim for Kily (Sep 21, 2001)
New SS Lazio coach Alberto Zaccheroni wants Valencia star Kily Gonzales to be his first major signing. . . . more . . .
Birthday present for Ronaldo: World Cup recall (Sep 21, 2001)
Ronaldo is back in the Brazil squad after coach Luiz Felipe Scolari announced 14 foreign players to train next month ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Chile. . . . more . . .
Jancker adds to Bayern and Germany injury list (Sep 21, 2001)
Injury problems for European champions Bayern Munich have worsened with news that burly striker Carsten Jancker has torn a foot muscle. . . . more . . .
England win World Cup kick-off debate (Sep 20, 2001)
World Cup rivals England and Germany are to kick off at the same time on October 6th - 3pm. . . . more . . .
Trieste, September 20th: Ronaldo is back for Inter (Sep 19, 2001)
Ronaldo is set to start for Inter against Brasov in the UEFA Cup tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Trapattoni says he will leave Italy job after World Cup (Sep 19, 2001)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed he is to leave the national team job after the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Nigeria name squad to play Japan in Southampton (Sep 19, 2001)
Nigeria have named their squad to play World Cup co-hosts Japan in Southampton on October 7th. . . . more . . .
Owen: "very close" to new Liverpool contract (Sep 19, 2001)
Liverpool star Michael Owen says he is "very close" to signing a new contract with the UEFA Cup holders. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid: Zidane wants Ancelotti as new coach (Sep 18, 2001)
Real Madrid may take Zinedine Zidane's advice and turn to his former coach Carlo Ancelotti to end their slump in form. . . . more . . .
Alaves sign Kanu brother on loan (Sep 18, 2001)
Spanish Liga leaders Alaves have taken Nigerian international Christopher Kanu on loan from Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Sunderland lead Dugarry chase (Sep 18, 2001)
Sunderland now lead the race to sign French international Christophe Dugarry from Bordeaux. . . . more . . .
Rui Costa back for Milan on Sunday (Sep 18, 2001)
AC Milan expect midfield star Rui Costa Rui Costa to be back in their first team to face SS Lazio on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Arsenal hit by Campbell and Adams injuries (Sep 18, 2001)
Arsenal have seen two key defenders ruled out of tomorrow night's Champions League game against Schalke 04. . . . more . . .
McCarthy refused permit to join 'Boro (Sep 18, 2001)
South African striker Benni McCarthy has been refused a work permit to sign for Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Turkey see Tayfun ruled out of World Cup decider (Sep 18, 2001)
Real Sociedad have ruled Turkish midfielder Tayfun Korkut out of action for the next six weeks. . . . more . . .
Adidas to take 10% share in Bayern Munich (Sep 18, 2001)
European champions Bayern Munich have seen long term sponsors Adidas firm up their interest in taking a 10% share of the club. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo in and Vieri out for Inter (Sep 18, 2001)
Internazionale have moved Ronaldo into their first team squad to prepare to face Inter Brasov. . . . more . . .
Parma AC: first Dugarry and then Passarella (Sep 18, 2001)
Parma AC are in talks to sign French striker Christophe Dugarry. . . . more . . .
Iranian Nykhbat to join Perugia (Sep 18, 2001)
Perugia have reached agreement with Estehlal to sign Iranian winger Vanedi Nykhbat. . . . more . . .
Motherwell coach resigns (Sep 18, 2001)
Motherwell coach Billy Davies has resigned. . . . more . . .
UEFA send Rangers to neutral venue (Sep 18, 2001)
UEFA have decided to send the disputed Makhashkala v Glasgow Rangers UEFA Cup tie away from Dagestan and to a neutral venue. . . . more . . .
Inter complete Sorondo signing (Sep 18, 2001)
Internazionale have presented new signing Gustavo Sorondo in Milan. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio: £14 million for Fowler (Sep 17, 2001)
SS Lazio have offered Liverpool £14 million for England striker Robbie Fowler to try and head off their early season slump. . . . more . . .
Real consider block on Zidane trip to Oz (Sep 15, 2001)
Real Madrid are considering an attempt to block record signing Zinedine Zidane's call-up by France for a November 11th friendly in Australia. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo set to return for Inter against Brasov (Sep 15, 2001)
Internazionale are set to bring Ronaldo back to their first team on Thursday in a UEFA Cup tie at home to Brasov. . . . more . . .
Ajax off load Lobont (Sep 15, 2001)
Dinamo Bucharest have taken Romanian international goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont from Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Totti problem hurts AS Roma (Sep 15, 2001)
Italian champions AS Roma have ruled inspirational captain Francesco Totti out of at least the next week of the season. . . . more . . .
Repka gets red card on West Ham debut (Sep 15, 2001)
Czech international defender Tomas Repka has been red carded on his debut for West Ham. . . . more . . .
Gomes says he wants to stay at Fiorentina (Sep 15, 2001)
Portuguese striker Nuno Gomes says he intends to stay at Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Arsenal worry over Wenger's "netto" demands (Sep 14, 2001)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says tax discussions are the real reason coach Arsene Wenger is stalling on a new contract wi the London club. . . . more . . .
United: first Capello and then Cannavaro (Sep 14, 2001)
AS Roma coach Fabio Capello says the chance to join Manchester United is on his mind. . . . more . . .
Japan abandons World Cup ticket sales on Internet (Sep 14, 2001)
The Japanese Organising Committee for the 2002 World Cup finals says the next batch of World Cup tickets to be sold in Japan will only be available by telephone orders. . . . more . . .
Sorondo agrees to join Inter (Sep 14, 2001)
Internazionale say they have agreed a £6 million fee with Montevideo for defender Gonzalo Sorondo. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo to miss next month of season (Sep 13, 2001)
FC Barcelona say Brazilian striker Rivaldo does not need surgery on a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Korea raises World Cup security levels (Sep 12, 2001)
The plans for next year's World Cup finals are already being reviewed after the terrorist attacks which struck the US yesterday. . . . more . . .
FIFA : Nothing stops the World Cup (Sep 12, 2001)
World governing body FIFA says the Asian World Cup qualifiers scheduled for later this week will go ahead as planned. . . . more . . .
Schaefer is new Cameroon coach (Sep 12, 2001)
Cameroon have appointed German coach Winfried Schaefer to be their coach at the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo on brink of October return for Brazil (Sep 11, 2001)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Ronaldo is a definite contender to return to the national team on October 7th against Chile. . . . more . . .
Desailly says he will retire three years from now (Sep 11, 2001)
Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly says he will play for three more seasons and then retire. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff faces a month off with injury (Sep 11, 2001)
German striker Oliver Bierhoff will miss the next four weeks after injuring a calf muscle on his debut. . . . more . . .
Yahoo! completes World Cup sponsorship picture (Sep 11, 2001)
Internet search engine and ISP Yahoo! are new sponsors of the next two World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Scholl to miss Germany's World Cup decider (Sep 11, 2001)
Bayern Munich striker Mehmet Scholl will miss Germany's final 2002 World Cup qualifier on October 6th. . . . more . . .
Chiesa: Saturday decision on Inter move (Sep 11, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Enrico Chiesa says he will decide his future at the club after their bankruptcy hearing on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Nowotny talks up Bayern Munich move (Sep 10, 2001)
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jens Nowotny says Bayern Munich want to sign him. . . . more . . .
Scala turns down offer to coach Tunisia (Sep 10, 2001)
Nevio Scala has rejected the offer to coach Tunisia at the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
McClaren hanging on to England job (Sep 10, 2001)
Middlesbrough have denied that they will ask coach Steve McClaren to give up working with the England team as the Premiership side continues to struggle. . . . more . . .
Gomes has interest from AC Milan and Liverpool (Sep 10, 2001)
AC Milan lead the chase to sign striker Nuno Gomes from Fiorentina but Liverpool are also interested. . . . more . . .
Brescia to sign Schopp (Sep 10, 2001)
Brescia are to sign Austrian international Markus Schopp. . . . more . . .
Yepes does not want Genoa move to go through (Sep 10, 2001)
Nantes and English clubs are ready to step in for Colombian defender Mario Yepes after he cooled on a move to the Italian lower leagues from River Plate. . . . more . . .
Lyon try for Pavlin (Sep 10, 2001)
Olympique Lyon have made an offer for Slovenian midfielder Miran Pavlin. . . . more . . .
Schafer in line to be new Cameroon coach (Sep 10, 2001)
Cameroon have made an offer for German coach Winfried Schafer to be their new World Cup boss next summer. . . . more . . .
Scala is new Tunisia coach (Sep 09, 2001)
Tunisia are to confirm Nevio Scala as their new coach next week. . . . more . . .
United in war of nerves over Beckham contract (Sep 09, 2001)
David Beckham's long-running talks over a new Manchester United contract are set to drag even further as the English champions look for a new coach. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona have knee injury problem with Rivaldo (Sep 09, 2001)
Rivaldo is to miss FC Barcelona's Liga game against Rayo Vallecano with a left knee strain that also threatens his Champions League prospects. . . . more . . .
Scolari sets up Ronaldo visit (Sep 09, 2001)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is coming to Europe on a scouting trip - but doubts remain over the prospects of Ronaldo's return to first team action at Inter. . . . more . . .
Rosicky: "I want to stay with Dortmund" (Sep 07, 2001)
Inter transfer target Tomas Rosicky says he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund. . . . more . . .
Davids and Couto get drug test reprieve (Sep 07, 2001)
Juventus will be able to call up Edgar Davids to face Glasgow Celtic in the Champions League later this month after his ban for using nandrolone was reduced to four months. . . . more . . .
Jamaica look to sack coaching staff (Sep 07, 2001)
Jamaica have fired technical director Clovis de Oliveira after a 1-0 World Cup defeat in Honduras. . . . more . . .
United break up new attacking partnership (Sep 07, 2001)
Manchester United's striking experiment could be over after two lucky recent draws. . . . more . . .
Liverani has interest from Fulham, Villa and Newcastle (Sep 07, 2001)
Premiership interest in Perugia midfielder Fabio Liverani is growing as other clubs join Fulham to watch the play maker. . . . more . . .
Van Gaal to stay as Holland coach (Sep 07, 2001)
The KNVB say coach Louis Van Gaal is to stay as national team coach. . . . more . . .
Blackburn sign Australian Neill (Sep 07, 2001)
Australian international Lucas Neill has left Millwall for Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
Colombia's Yepes to join Genoa (Sep 07, 2001)
River Plate say they have accepted an offer of £2 million for highly rated Colombian defender Mario Yepes from Italian Serie B side Genoa. . . . more . . .
England's Eriksson looks at November game with Sweden (Sep 07, 2001)
The English FA have offered Sweden the chance to take on coach Sven Goran Eriksson's team in November. . . . more . . .
Lambert quits Scotland squad after World Cup defeat (Sep 06, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic midfielder Paul Lambert says he is to retire from international football after his side's 2-0 defeat in Belgium all but ended their chances of reaching the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
World Cup Europe: Sweden late show sees them join Spain (Sep 06, 2001)
An easy win for Spain and an amazing finish from Sweden sent both nations into the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Japan to visit France and England next month (Sep 06, 2001)
World Cup hosts Japan have finalised their next three friendly matches as they prepare for the finals next summer. . . . more . . .
Nigeria to play South Korea twice next week (Sep 06, 2001)
Nigeria have confirmed a squad to travel to South Korea for two friendlies next month. . . . more . . .
Italy's 'Gazzetta': Owen is best in Europe (Sep 06, 2001)
Italian daily 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' says it has already decided on its vote for European Footballer of the Year: Michael Owen. . . . more . . .
Scotland coach Brown faces sack (Sep 06, 2001)
Under fire Scotland manager Craig Brown says he is not going to resign after his side's 2-0 defeat in Belgium all but extinguished their chances of reaching the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Inter offer £30 million for Rosicky (Sep 06, 2001)
Internazionale want to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Tomas Rosicky in a £30 million transfer. . . . more . . .
Milan ask Real for Baljic (Sep 05, 2001)
AC Milan have asked Real Madrid to release Bosnian striker Elvir Baljic on loan to them for a short spell. . . . more . . .
Milan to wrap up Umit signing by weekend (Sep 05, 2001)
AC Milan are to complete the signing of midfielder Umit Davala on Friday. . . . more . . .
'Bild' says it is "disgusted" by English press (Sep 04, 2001)
German newspaper 'Das Bild' says it is "disgusted" with the front page printed by England's 'The Mirror' yesterday in the wake of England's 5-1 win in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
AC Milan make bid for Umit (Sep 04, 2001)
AC Milan have offered Galatasary £2 million for their Turkish international midfielder Umit Davala. . . . more . . .
Spain want to take on UEFA over Gibraltar (Sep 04, 2001)
The Spanish federation wants to block any move by UEFA to admit the disputed island territory of Gibraltar to its competitions. . . . more . . .
Eriksson to unleash Owen and Gerrard again (Sep 04, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says he will not change his team to face Albania tomorrow night in Newcastle after the big win in Germany. . . . more . . .
Iraq make changes ahead of Iran (Sep 04, 2001)
New Iraq coach Rudolf Belean has drafted in four junior team regulars to replace senior figures in his squad. . . . more . . .
Voller says he will quit of Germany fail to reach World Cup (Sep 04, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller says he will resign if his side does not reach the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Spain to win World Cup place ahead of October showdowns (Sep 04, 2001)
Spain, Bulgaria and Sweden are the only countries who can clinch places at the 2002 World Cup finals tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Iraq turn to Croatian Belean (Sep 03, 2001)
Iraq have named Croatian coach Rudolf Belean as the man to lead them through to the end of World Cup qualification. . . . more . . .
Ruijz is new UAE coach (Sep 03, 2001)
The United Arab Emirates have appointed Dutchman Tini Ruijz as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Berger goes back to Colorado for more surgery (Sep 03, 2001)
Czech international winger Patrick Berger will miss at least the next five weeks of the season after undergoing further knee surgery. . . . more . . .
Sporting Lisbon hope to sign Gomes (Sep 03, 2001)
Sporting Lisbon lead the chase to sign striker Nuno Gomes from Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Voller to Germany: "Don't Panic!" (Sep 03, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller says his team must not panic after the heavy home defeat by England in Munich on Saturday night. . . . more . . .
Hungary sack coach (Sep 03, 2001)
Hungary have fired team coach Bertalan Bicskei after a 3-1 defeat in Tbilisi to Georgia on Saturday night in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Galatasary start Timnev move (Sep 03, 2001)
Galatasary want Bulgarian top scorer Plamen Timnev to replace Mario Jardel. . . . more . . .
Sorensen to miss two weeks after broken nose (Sep 03, 2001)
Danish international goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen will need at least two weeks to recover from a broken nose suffered in a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland. . . . more . . .
Koppel turns down Cameroon job (Sep 03, 2001)
Cameroon have seen German coach Horst Koppel refuse their offer to coach them at the next World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Beckham says he will be fit to play Albania (Sep 03, 2001)
England captain David Beckham says his groin injury will not keep him from playing on Wednesday night against Albania. . . . more . . .
World Cup Europe: It's Poland with Spain to follow (Sep 02, 2001)
Poland beat Italy to become the first European nation to qualify for the 2002 World Cup finals with a convincing 3-0 win over Norway in Chorzov. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Saudi Arabia 1 Iraq 0 (Sep 01, 2001)
Saudia Arabia defeated Iraq 1-0 to revive their World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Djorkaeff turns away from OM to look at Premiership (Sep 01, 2001)
Olympique Marseille have failed to sign French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff from Kaiserslautern. . . . more . . .
UAE coach resigns (Sep 01, 2001)
United Arab Emirates coach Abdullah al-Saqer has quit after a 2-0 home defeat by Qatar. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup - Germany 1 England 5 (Sep 01, 2001)
England demolished Germany 5-1 in Munich with three brilliant goals from Michael Owen as Sven Goran Eriksson used the Liverpool connection to take charge of group nine. . . . more . . .
