Archive World Cup 2002 News
Fowler: "Leeds is perfect for me" (Nov 30, 2001)
Leeds United last night completed their #11 million purchase of Liverpool star Robbie Fowler who is expected to make his debut this weekend for the Premiership leaders against Fulham. . . . more . . .
Blatter shocks World Cup: 2002 holders have to qualify for 2006 (Nov 30, 2001)
The winners of the 2002 World Cup will not have an automatic place at the 2006 finals according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. . . . more . . .
Bianchi gets Paraguay World Cup offer (Nov 30, 2001)
Paraguay have offered a World Cup job to coach Carlos Bianchi. . . . more . . .
FIFA keep reduced drug bans for players (Nov 30, 2001)
New doping controls could be intoduced by FIFA after the world governing body reached a new agreement with an anti-doping agency. . . . more . . .
World Cup draw's rumour-mill hits peak production (Nov 29, 2001)
Saturday's draw for the 2002 World Cup finals in Pusan is beset by rumours of deals done behind the scenes to suit some of the 32 competitors. . . . more . . .
United deny that Veron has escape plan ready (Nov 29, 2001)
Manchester United have denied that Juan Sebastian Veron has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave England next summer. . . . more . . .
Nigeria see December friendly cancelled (Nov 29, 2001)
Nigeria have seen Egypt pull out of a friendly planned for Lagos next month. . . . more . . .
FIFA give China a Korean base ahead of World Cup draw (Nov 28, 2001)
FIFA have given a South Korean venue to China in a special dispensation ahead of the 2002 World Cup final draw in Pusan on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Chung still hopes for North Korean players in World Cup (Nov 28, 2001)
North Korea will not hold World Cup matches in June next year but South Korea may try and recruit players for its struggling squad from the communist state. . . . more . . .
Liverpool go back in for Gomes (Nov 28, 2001)
Liverpool want Fiorentina striker Nuno Gomes ahead of any interest in Manchester United reject Dwight Yorke. . . . more . . .
Spain land World Cup seeding (Nov 28, 2001)
FIFA have confirmed that Spain are to be the eighth and final World Cup seeds ahead of Saturday's 32-team draw in Pusan. . . . more . . .
Fowler goes to Leeds for £11 million (Nov 28, 2001)
Leeds United hope to complete the signing of Liverpool star Robbie Fowler tomorrow after medical checks tonight. . . . more . . .
Juventus add Athirson's future to Juninho plan (Nov 27, 2001)
Juventus are offering a return to Brazil for midfielder Athirson to seal their interest in Vasco da Gama play maker Juninho. . . . more . . .
Spain v Cameroon and South Africa for World Cup seeding (Nov 27, 2001)
Spain are likely to be confirmed tomorrow as FIFA's eighth and final choice of seeded nations for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Akyel is ours say Fenerbahce (Nov 26, 2001)
Fenerbahce say Turkish defender Fatih Akyel is to quit Real Mallorca and join them. . . . more . . .
Pua keeps Uruguay World Cup job (Nov 26, 2001)
The Uruguayan federation have confirmed coach Victor Pua as the man in charge for their 2002 World Cup finals campaign. . . . more . . .
Ferguson blames Barthez for "absolute disaster" (Nov 26, 2001)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the "absolute disaster" at Arsenal last night was not "a collective thing" blaming goalkeeper Fabien Barthez for the late blunders which cost United a draw. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio v Leeds for Fowler (Nov 26, 2001)
SS Lazio are ready to bid again for Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler if Leeds United step in to try and sign the England international. . . . more . . .
Lopez stays at Lazio says Cragnotti (Nov 26, 2001)
SS Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti says Parma striker Marco Di Vaio is not a current transfer target for the Rome club. . . . more . . .
Juventus bid for Juninho (Nov 24, 2001)
Juventus want Vasco da Gama play maker Juninho to join them next month. . . . more . . .
Scolari says Romario could still play for Brazil (Nov 23, 2001)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scoalri says veteran striker Romario could play at next year's World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Australians wary of poisoning attempts in Uruguay (Nov 23, 2001)
A diplomatic row is threatening to overshadow the World Cup play-off between Australia and Uruguay in Montevideo on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Uruguay increases World Cup play-off security (Nov 23, 2001)
Uruguay say at least 800 police officers will be on duty at the Centanario stadium on Sunday to guard Australia's World Cup play-off game. . . . more . . .
Arsenal to sign Nino Gomes (Nov 22, 2001)
Arsenal are set to sign Portuguese international Nuno Gomes next month. . . . more . . .
Zidane wins 'Onze Mondial' award (Nov 22, 2001)
Prestigious French football magazine 'Onze Mondial' has named Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane as its player of the year. . . . more . . .
Liverpool say Owen is not for sale (Nov 22, 2001)
Liverpool have rubbished claims from SS Lazio that they are to mount a new offensive to sign Michael Owen. . . . more . . .
Hot reception in Montevideo for Australia (Nov 22, 2001)
Australia are sending police protection to Montevideo after their squad was jostled on arrival in the Uruguayan capital. . . . more . . .
Newcastle eye Emerthon (Nov 20, 2001)
Newcastle are to rival Leeds United in attempts to sign Australian international midfielder Brett Emerton. . . . more . . .
Uruguay get help for rapid return from Australia (Nov 20, 2001)
Uruguay are speeding back to Montevideo to prepare for the decisive World Cup play-off after the South American nation's government sent a jet to fly the team back for Sunday. . . . more . . .
Croatia plan Mexico game in LA next month (Nov 20, 2001)
Croatia are planning a December trip to Los Angeles to face fellow World Cup qualifiers Mexico. . . . more . . .
Kewell and Viduka given Australian World Cup mission (Nov 19, 2001)
Leeds United pair Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell will lead Australia's attack in tomorrow's World Cup play-off against Uruguay in Melbourne. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Australia v Uruguay (Nov 19, 2001)
Australia have to make home advantage count in Melbourne against Uruguay if they are to progress to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1974. . . . more . . .
Sociedad land Nihat for next season (Nov 19, 2001)
Real Sociedad have bought Turkish international Nihat Kahveci from Besiktas. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo move to Juventus: "Rumours spread by his agents" (Nov 18, 2001)
Juventus say reports of their intention to sign FC Barcelona star Rivaldo are premature. . . . more . . .
FIFA confirm tie-break rules for World Cup play-off (Nov 17, 2001)
FIFA have confirmed their tie-beak rules for next week's World Cup play-off between Australia and Uruguay. . . . more . . .
Madrid look at Crespo option (Nov 17, 2001)
Real Madrid are considering a move for SS Lazio sriker Hernan Crespo if their interest in Andriy Shevcehnko fails to come off. . . . more . . .
Sukur targets Ipswich move (Nov 17, 2001)
Hakan Suker says he will leave Inter in January for either Ipswich Town or Fulham. . . . more . . .
Uruguay lose Silva for World Cup play-off (Nov 16, 2001)
Uruguay have ruled striker Dario Silva out of next week's World Cup play-offs against Australia. . . . more . . .
Terim denies Turkey job link (Nov 16, 2001)
Former AC Milan and Fiorentina coach Fatih Terim says he is not interested in taking over the Turkish national team if coach Senol Gunes quits next week. . . . more . . .
Saudi Arabia confirm al-Johar as World Cup coach (Nov 16, 2001)
Saudi Arabia have confirmed Nasser al-Johar as their coach for the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Arsenal: £25 million for Ballack (Nov 16, 2001)
Arsenal are ready to break their transfer record to rival Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen star Michael Ballack. . . . more . . .
United make new move for Rivaldo (Nov 16, 2001)
Manchester United are to make another bid to sign Rivaldo. . . . more . . .
Paraguay want Carpegiani back as World Cup coach (Nov 16, 2001)
Paraguay have sacked coach Serrgio Makarian after their 4-0 defeat in Asuncion by Colombia on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Suker takes 1860 option (Nov 16, 2001)
TSV 1860 Munich signed Croatian veteran Davor Suker yesterday after the strike broke off talks with Nuremburg. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo earns weekend rest ahead of Liverpool tie (Nov 16, 2001)
FC Barcelona are to rest Rivaldo this weekend with Juventus increasingly confident that the Brazilian star will move to them. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Iran v Republic of Ireland (Nov 15, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland may need to score in Tehran to hold off Iran's challenge for a World Cup finals place. . . . more . . .
Gunes set to quit World Cup-bound Turkey (Nov 15, 2001)
Turkey coach Senol Gunes says he may quit the job next week despite a 5-0 hammering of Austria last night that took Turkey through to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1954. . . . more . . .
CBF: Scolari stays as Brazil coach (Nov 15, 2001)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is to stay in charge fo the team for the World Cup finals next year with former World Cup winning boss Carlos Alberto Parreira likely to join his coaching team next month. . . . more . . .
Voller: "I've had a lot to bear" (Nov 15, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller says he will confirm his plans for the future by Christmas after leading his side to the World Cup finals last night. . . . more . . .
Brown says no Saudi Arabia job offer was made (Nov 14, 2001)
Former Scotland coach Craig Brown says that he has not been in contact with Saudi Arabia over an offer to be their team boss for the next World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Chelsea refute Desailly retirement claim (Nov 14, 2001)
Chelsea say captain Marcel Desailly is not close to retiring and has only a minor ankle injury. . . . more . . .
Bordeaux win Dugarry injury compensation (Nov 14, 2001)
The French federation have agreed to pay compensation to Girondins Bordeaux after midfielder Christophe Dugarry was injured in Sunday's friendly against Australia. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio wage cap to send Crespo to Juventus (Nov 14, 2001)
SS Lazio are to introduce a salary cap on their stars for next season which signals the sale of defender Alessandro Nesta and striker Hernan Cespo to Juventus. . . . more . . .
Vieira to Madrid: "We'll see" (Nov 14, 2001)
Real Madrid transfer target Patrick Vieira says all players would love to play for the Spanish club. . . . more . . .
Desailly says he may quit after new injury scare (Nov 14, 2001)
Chelsea and France captain Marcel Desailly says he may quit football well ahead of the World Cup finals if an ankle injury forces him into a long lay-off. . . . more . . .
Bordeaux want compensation for Dugarry injury (Nov 14, 2001)
Girondins Bordeaux want compensation from the French federation for Christophe Dugarry's injury against Australia on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Eriksson says no contact with United over coaching job (Nov 14, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says he is flattered to be linked with the Manchester United job. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Germany v Ukraine (Nov 14, 2001)
Germany are expected to qualify for the 2002 World Cup finals in Dortmund tonight as they take an advantage into their second leg play-off against Ukraine. . . . more . . .
Saudis say Brown could coach them at World Cup (Nov 14, 2001)
Saudi Arabia have asked Craig Brown about working for them at the World Cup finals next summer. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Czech Republic v Belgium (Nov 14, 2001)
The Czech Republic have to overturn a narrow lead for Belgium in Prague tonight. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Turkey v Austria (Nov 14, 2001)
Turkey have the best chance of any European side involved in the play-offs tonight to reach the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
World Cup play-off preview - Romania v Slovenia (Nov 14, 2001)
Slovenia have been motivated by coach Srecko Katanec for tonight's trip to Bucharest by telling the players he will quit if they blow their lead from the first leg. . . . more . . .
Boca keep Riquelme and Schelotto back from Argentina squad (Nov 13, 2001)
Boca Juniors have successfully resisted moves by the Argentine FA to recruit play maker Juan Riquelme and striker Guillermo Barros Schelotto for a meaningless World Cup qualifier in Montevideo tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Russia name squad to face Latvia tomorrow (Nov 13, 2001)
Russia coach Oleg Romantsev has called up all his experienced players to face Latvia in a friendly tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Iran could impose World Cup ban on Irish women fans (Nov 13, 2001)
Reports from Tehran says that women supports of the Irish national team will not be allowed to attend Thursday's World Cup play-off decider. . . . more . . .
Parma start work on Olembe move (Nov 13, 2001)
Cameroon midfielder Salomon Olembe is wanted by Parma AC. . . . more . . .
Dugarry injury costs him one month (Nov 13, 2001)
French striker Christophe Dugarry will miss a month of the season after sustaining knee ligament damage in a friendly against Australia on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Koreans to increase bodyguard presence at World Cup finals (Nov 13, 2001)
The South Koreans are to give every World Cup squad its own set of bodyguards next summer. . . . more . . .
Ecuador's Chala heads for Southampton (Nov 13, 2001)
Southampton are to sign a second Ecuadorian international. . . . more . . .
Vieri returns to fitness for Inter (Nov 13, 2001)
Internazionale have been boosted by the return to fitness of striker Christian Vieri. . . . more . . .
Raul and Totti chase 'Golden Ball' win (Nov 13, 2001)
The 50 contenders for the 'Golden Ball' awarded by the prestigious 'France Football' magazine have been announced. . . . more . . .
Suker looks at Nuremburg offer (Nov 13, 2001)
Croatian forward Davor Suker says he is in talks with Nuremburg. . . . more . . .
Germany recall Neuville for World Cup crunch (Nov 13, 2001)
Germany are to ignore veteran striker Oliver Bierhoff for their World Cup decider against Ukraine tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Defender Johana gets Czech call-up (Nov 12, 2001)
Defender Petr Johana has been drafted into the Czech Republic squad ahead of Wednesday's decisive 2002 World Cup play-off in Prague. . . . more . . .
Staunton adds to Irish injury worries (Nov 12, 2001)
Irish Republic defender Steve Staunton is an injury about to face Iran in Tehran on Thursday after he suffered a hamstring strain in the 2-0 first leg win in Dublin on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Juventus: Iuliano and cash for Scholes (Nov 12, 2001)
Juventus are offering Italian centre back Mark Iuliano and cash for Manchester United rebel Paul Scholes. . . . more . . .
"Pires spat on me" says Australian defender Muscat (Nov 12, 2001)
France and Arsenal star Robert Pires has been accused of spitting at Australian defender Kevin Muscat after a foul which saw Christophe Dugarry carried off with knee ligament damage. . . . more . . .
French "couple of pieces" away from World Cup squad (Nov 12, 2001)
France coach Roger Lemerre says next year's World Cup squad will use the players who achieved success at the 1998 World Cup and last year's Euro finals. . . . more . . .
Coelho gets Saudi Arabia offer (Nov 11, 2001)
Saudi Arabia have asked former Portugal coach Humberto Coelho to take charge for the 202 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Germany rule Worns out of Ukraine decider (Nov 11, 2001)
Germany have ruled centre back Christian Worns out of Wednesday's decisive World Cup play-off against Ukraine. . . . more . . .
Australia 1 France 1 (Nov 11, 2001)
France survived an angry clash in Melbourne to draw but Bordeaux striker Christophe Dugarry paid the full price for this friendly. . . . more . . .
Irish will travel to Iran without captain Keane (Nov 11, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland say captain Roy Keane is not going to Tehran for their World Cup decider. . . . more . . .
French rage against Australian "brutality" (Nov 11, 2001)
France coach Roger Lemerre slammed Australian "brutality" after their Melbourne friendly ended in a draw. . . . more . . .
South Africa claim narrow win over Egypt (Nov 10, 2001)
South Africa narrowly beat Egypt thanks to a goal from Shaun Bartlett in Johannesburg. . . . more . . .
Nantes make offer for Yepes (Nov 10, 2001)
River Plate are considering an offer from French champions Nantes for centre back Mario Yepes. . . . more . . .
Sunderland go back in for Allback (Nov 10, 2001)
Sunderland are in talks to sign Heerenveen striker Marcus Allback. . . . more . . .
England rest Owen from Sweden friendly (Nov 10, 2001)
England have decided to rest striker Michael Owen from today's friendly against Sweden after an injury scare earlier in the week. . . . more . . .
Bolton want Mboma say Parma (Nov 09, 2001)
Parma AC say Bolton have made an approach to sign Cameroon striker Patrick Mboma. . . . more . . .
Suker to join Hamburg SV (Nov 09, 2001)
Hamburg SV are to sign Croatian veteran Davor Suker after the striker agreed a two year contract with the Bundesliga club. 33 year old Suker was top scorer at the last World Cup finals and remains in the Croatian national team squad. . . . more . . .
Vieira: "I would like to play with Zidane" (Nov 08, 2001)
Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has again linked his future to Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Japan coach Troussier to join Perugia (Nov 08, 2001)
Japan coach Philippe Troussier is to be the new coach of Perugia after the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Portugal rest Rui Costa from Angola date (Nov 08, 2001)
Portugal are resting AC Milan play maker Rui Costa from their squad to face Angola in a friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Valgaeren adds to Belgium injury worries (Nov 08, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic's Joos Valgaeren is unlikely to face the Czech Republic for Belgium in World Cup play-offs after a knee swelled badly after a training following knee surgery. . . . more . . .
French expect tough time in Australia (Nov 08, 2001)
France arrived in Australia for their controversial friendly claiming they expected a very tough game against their hosts on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Owen hit by hamstring injury (Nov 08, 2001)
Michael Owen must pass a fitness test tomorrow on an injured hamstring to stay in the England team to play a friendly against Sweden. . . . more . . .
Wild Ecuador fans hail World Cup miracle (Nov 08, 2001)
Ecuador's World Cup qualifying party has left four people dead and more than 70 injured. . . . more . . .
Beckham: "We want to impress the whole world" (Nov 08, 2001)
England captain David Beckham says England needed a "big manager" to save their World Cup campaign. . . . more . . .
Spain recall Guardiola (Nov 08, 2001)
Spain have recalled Brescia midfielder Pep Guardiola to their squad for next week's friendly against Mexico. . . . more . . .
Injured Gerrard drops out of England squad - Owen next ? (Nov 08, 2001)
A groin injury has seen Liverpool star Steven Gerrard pull out of England's squad to face Sweden in a friendly on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Zahovic injury threatens Slovenia World Cup dream (Nov 08, 2001)
Slovenia have lost play maker Zlatko Zahovic for the World Cup play-offs against Romania. . . . more . . .
Ljungberg drops out of Sweden squad (Nov 07, 2001)
Arsenal midfielder Frederik Ljungberg will miss Sweden's friendly with England at Old Trafford on Saturday with an injury. . . . more . . .
Gerrard injury problem for England (Nov 07, 2001)
England could lose Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard from their team to face Sweden in a friendly on Saturday. . . . more . . .
French fined for Algerian friendly chaos (Nov 07, 2001)
The French federation has been fined for a pitch invasion last month at the Stade de France. . . . more . . .
Irish say Keane is fit to start against Iran (Nov 07, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland have declared captain Roy Keane fit to play Iran on Saturday in the first leg of a World Cup play-off. . . . more . . .
Chilavert lands first ban of World Cup finals (Nov 07, 2001)
Paraguay captain Jose Luis Chilavert has been banned for four games by FIFA after spitting in the face of Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos. . . . more . . .
Brazil look to punish stay-away Elber (Nov 07, 2001)
Brazil are set to report Bayern Munich striker Elber to FIFA after he failed to report for their trip to La Paz to play Bolivia in a 2002 World Cup qualifier tonight. . . . more . . .
Shevchenko fit to face Germany in World Cup decider (Nov 07, 2001)
Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko says he will not need facial protection in Saturday's World Cup play-off against Germany after undergoing nasal surgery last week. . . . more . . .
Scholes rebellion rocks United (Nov 07, 2001)
Manchester United could fine and ban England midfielder Paul Scholes after he declined to play in Monday night's Worthington Cup defeat at Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Vidmar wants to leave Rangers (Nov 07, 2001)
Australia defender Tony Vidmar says he wants to quit Glasgow Rangers. . . . more . . .
Japan 1 Italy 1 (Nov 07, 2001)
Italy came back to draw with an early goal in the second half of their Saitama friendly. . . . more . . .
Venezia attacks on Baggio to be probed (Nov 07, 2001)
The treatment of Serie A top scorer Roberto Baggio by Venezia defenders is to be investigated by the Italian football federation. . . . more . . .
Ballack on way to Bayern (Nov 07, 2001)
Bayern Munich have agreed the £9 million purchase of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack. . . . more . . .
France call-up for Anelka (Nov 06, 2001)
France coach Roger Lemerre has added PSG striker Nicolas Anelka to his squad to play in Australia on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Keane is fit to play against Iran say Irish (Nov 06, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland are confident that captain Roy Keane will be fit to play Iran on Satirday in the first leg of a World Cup play-off. . . . more . . .
Henry to miss French trip to Australia (Nov 06, 2001)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says striker Thierry Henry is set to miss France's controversial trip to Australia to play a friendly on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Ukraine call up fourth goalkeeper (Nov 06, 2001)
Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Yuriy Virt has been cxalled up by the Ukraine ahead of their 2002 World Cup play-off on Saturday against Germany. . . . more . . .
Brazil head for Bolivia without Roberto Carlos (Nov 06, 2001)
Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has failed to travel with the Brazil squad and is set to miss the trip to play Bolivia in La Paz. . . . more . . .
Eriksson recalls Anderton and Phillips for England (Nov 05, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has recalled Tottenham midfielder Darren Anderton for the friendly at Old Trafford on Saturday against Sweden. . . . more . . .
Petit misses France trip to Australia (Nov 05, 2001)
France have lost Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit from the trip to play Australia in a Melbourne friendly on November 11th. . . . more . . .
Two drop out of Romania squad (Nov 05, 2001)
Romania have ruled defenders Mirel Radoi and Dan Lacusta out of Saturday's World Cup play-off against Slovenia. . . . more . . .
Ballack to FC Barcelona in 2004 (Nov 05, 2001)
FC Barcelona have an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to sign German midfielder Michael Ballack in 2004. . . . more . . .
Irish injury problems mount up (Nov 05, 2001)
The Republic of Ireland have seen winger Mark Kennedy withdraw from their first World Cup play-off with a hamstring injury. . . . more . . .
Zanetti to make Japan trip with Italy (Nov 05, 2001)
Internazionale midfielder Cristiano Zanetti has been drafted into the Italy squad which leaves for Japan today. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo: "I'm fit" (Nov 05, 2001)
Internazionale striker Ronaldo says he is fit and has passed tests on a thigh complaint that forced him out of his latest comeback. . . . more . . .
Australia turn to Foxe (Nov 05, 2001)
West Ham defender Hayden Foxe has been called up by Australia coach Frank Farina to face World Cup holders France in Melbourne at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Boksic goes on holiday rather than Korea (Nov 05, 2001)
Croatia have lost striker Alen Boksic for their trip to South Korea. . . . more . . .
England to join United at Old Trafford (Nov 04, 2001)
England are to make Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium their main home once the project to build a new national stadium is abandoned for good. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo breaks down again (Nov 04, 2001)
Ronaldo's comeback from injury for Internazionale lasted only 17 minutes in Milan today. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo to get 45 minutes against Lecce (Nov 03, 2001)
Ronaldo will make another comeback tomorrow for Internazionale when he faces Lecce. . . . more . . .
Italy to take World Cup stars to Japan next week (Nov 03, 2001)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has chosen the players who reached the World Cup finals to travel to Japan next week. . . . more . . .
Belgium name World Cup play-off squad (Nov 03, 2001)
Belgium have named their World Cup play-offs squad to play the Czech Republic next week. . . . more . . .
Madrid consider Roberto Carlos fitness (Nov 03, 2001)
Real Madrid may pitch Roberto Carlos into their clash with FC Barcelona tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
Belgium lose Wilmots for World Cup play-offs (Nov 03, 2001)
Schalke 04 striker Marc Wilmots has pulled out of the Belgium squad to face the Czech Republic next week in World Cup play-offs. . . . more . . .
Jamaica quit London trip to play Nigeria (Nov 03, 2001)
Jamaica have abandoned plans to play World Cup qualifiers Nigeria in London next week. . . . more . . .
Australia World Cup date set for November 20th (Nov 03, 2001)
FIFA has ratified Australia's right to host the first game of the play-off later this month against a South American team for a place in the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Austria name World Cup squad (Nov 03, 2001)
Austria will be at full strength to take on Turkey for a place in the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Australia and FIFA clash over World Cup play-off dates (Nov 02, 2001)
Australia has refused a FIFA request to give up its right to host the first leg of a play-off to reach the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Clubs meet to discuss action against French trip to Oz (Nov 02, 2001)
The first part of a backlash by clubs against France, Australia and FIFA could be in place by tonight after a meeting of nine of the eleven clubs who campaigned against their Melbourne friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Madrid: France will pay for "abuse" says Perez (Nov 02, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez say the French federation will "pay the price" after the bitter row over the friendly in Australia next week. . . . more . . .
Turkey stand by Inter reject Sukur (Nov 02, 2001)
Turkey coach Senol Gunes has announced his squad to play Austria in World Cup play-offs next week. . . . more . . .
Luizao ruled out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers (Nov 01, 2001)
Corinthians have ruled striker Luizao out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers this month. . . . more . . .
South American players cleared for club duty this weekend (Nov 01, 2001)
South American players can play for their clubs this weekend say FIFA. . . . more . . .
Czechs name World Cup play-off squad (Nov 01, 2001)
The Czech Republic have named their squad to face Belgium in play-offs to reach the World Cup finals next week. . . . more . . .
Germany name squad to save their World Cup hopes (Nov 01, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller has included four players unable to face Finland last month as he prepares his squad to face the Ukraine in play-offs next week. . . . more . . .
Bayern linked with Ballack and Kehl (Nov 01, 2001)
Bayern Munich want to follow up the capture of Sebastian Deisler with Bayer Leverkusen play maker Michael Ballack. . . . more . . .
France and Australia friendly squads untouchable say FIFA (Nov 01, 2001)
World governing body FIFA say France and Australia can call-up any of their players for a November 11th friendly in Melbourne. . . . more . . .
US name last World Cup qualifying squad (Nov 01, 2001)
US coach Bruce Arena has named his final World Cup qualifying squad with recalls for strikers Clint Mathis and Josh Wolff. . . . more . . .
