Archive World Cup 2002 News
United set to beat Lazio to Forlan signing. (Dec 31, 2001)
Independiente have offers from Manchester United and SS Lazio for Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan. . . . more . . .
Liverpool want Kluivert again (Dec 30, 2001)
Liverpool are back in talks to sign Dutch international striker Patrick Kluivert. . . . more . . .
Lens to buy Hakan Unsal from Galatasary (Dec 30, 2001)
French league leaders Lens are close to sealing the purchase of Turkish left winger Hakan Unsal from Galatasary. . . . more . . .
Italy and England to play in March (Dec 29, 2001)
Italy say they will play England in March as part of their 2002 World Cup preparations. . . . more . . .
Fulham want Batistuta (Dec 29, 2001)
AS Roma and Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta says he will retire in 2003 but may still line up a spell in England. . . . more . . .
Metz get Job on loan (Dec 29, 2001)
Metz have secured Cameroon forward Joseph-Desire Job on loan until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Maldini signs on with Paraguay (Dec 28, 2001)
Former Italy coach Cesare Maldini has signed a contract to take Paraguay to the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo back in two weeks for Inter (Dec 28, 2001)
Ronaldo will be fit again to play for Serie A leaders Internazionale from mid-January. . . . more . . .
South Africa name squad for Mali (Dec 28, 2001)
South Africa have named their squad for the 2002 African Nations Cup finals in Mali next month. . . . more . . .
Voller house hit by fire (Dec 27, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller has seen a home he was building near Leverkusen destroyed by fire. . . . more . . .
Korean fans leave World Cup tickets unsold (Dec 27, 2001)
No South Korean World Cup tickets will be used to meet extra demand in Japan and China despite poor ticket sales for the World Cup co-hosts. . . . more . . .
Argentina want Bielsa to stay as coach (Dec 27, 2001)
World Cup contenders Argentina are to meet Belgium and Cameroon in two friendlies. . . . more . . .
Asia set to boost presence at 2006 World Cup (Dec 27, 2001)
Five World Cup places could go to Asia in Germany 2006 says the Asian Football Confederation. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo says he will decide his Barcelona future after World Cup (Dec 27, 2001)
Rivaldo says he will only leave FC Barcelona if the Catalan club despite to sell him off. . . . more . . .
Olembe on way to OM (Dec 25, 2001)
Cameroon midfielder Salomon Olembe is set to join Olympique Marseille from Nantes. . . . more . . .
Bayern land Ballack for next season (Dec 24, 2001)
Bayern Munich have signed German international midfielder Michael Ballack. . . . more . . .
Inter go top but Ronaldo faces tests on new injury (Dec 23, 2001)
Internazionale's march back to the top of Serie A ahead of the Christmas break was marred by another injury for Brazilian striker Ronaldo. . . . more . . .
Dortmund is Kehl's choice (Dec 22, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund have signed SC Freiburg and Germany midfielder Sebastian Kehl ahead of champions Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
Madrid president Perez targets Vieira (Dec 22, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez used the club's Christmas dinner to continue his campaign to sign French midfielder Patrick Vieira from Arsenal next summer. . . . more . . .
Guardiola faces 12 month ban (Dec 22, 2001)
Spain and Brescia star Josep Guardiola faces a possible 12 month ban from football after failing two dope tests. . . . more . . .
Friends reunited ?: Liverpool sign Anelka with Arsenal looming (Dec 21, 2001)
Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Nicolas Anelka is to try and revive his career at Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Owen fit to face Arsenal say Liverpool (Dec 21, 2001)
New European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen is fit to face Arsenal on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Vieira to Madrid: "Come and get me in May" (Dec 21, 2001)
Arsenal star Patrick Vieira is considering his future again after winning the French Player of the Year title. . . . more . . .
Maldini to sign Paraguay contract next week (Dec 21, 2001)
Cesare Maldini is to be confirmed as the new coach of Paraguay next week. . . . more . . .
Maldini faces two month stop (Dec 21, 2001)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini will miss two months with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Germany confirm Argentina date (Dec 21, 2001)
Germany are to face Argentina in April next year. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo: "I just want more games" (Dec 21, 2001)
Inter and Brazil star Ronaldo says his comeback from two serious knee injuries is going well. . . . more . . .
Maldini wants Paraguay's World Cup job (Dec 20, 2001)
Former Italy coach Cesare Maldini is on his way to the World Cup finals with Paraguay. . . . more . . .
Irate Henry could get misconduct charge (Dec 19, 2001)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is facing a misconduct charge if the English FA decide he must be punished for his attempt to confront referee Graham Poll after last night's Premiership defeat by Newcastle. . . . more . . .
Italy and Milan worry over Maldini knee injury (Dec 19, 2001)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini was stretchered off in the 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Bergamo with suspected knee ligament damage. . . . more . . .
Kahn gets 2006 deal with Bayern Munich (Dec 19, 2001)
Germany and Bayern Munich star Oliver Kahn has signed a contract extension with the Bavarian club which could see him move into management at the end of his career. . . . more . . .
Japan look for heavy pre-World Cup schedule (Dec 19, 2001)
World Cup co-hosts Japan are to train next month with a large squad of 40 players before starting an eight-game series to prepare for the finals next May. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo double fires Inter to the top (Dec 19, 2001)
Ronaldo took Internazionale back to the top of Serie A with two goals in the 3-0 win over Verona in Milan. . . . more . . .
Sousa could return to Dortmund (Dec 18, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund have asked Portuguese midfielder Paulo Sousa to join them. . . . more . . .
World Cup winners to cash in (Dec 18, 2001)
Next year's World Cup winners will land a 70% increase on the prize money available four years ago. $12.4 will be won next year after World governing body FIFA decided to raise the prize fund available for the World Cup. . . . more . . .
Beckham to decide United future at Christmas (Dec 18, 2001)
England captain David Beckham says he will decide his future at Manchester United next week. . . . more . . .
Allback gets Rangers offer (Dec 18, 2001)
Heerenveen are ready to sell Swedish striker Markus Allback to Glasgow Rangers after securing his replacement. . . . more . . .
Proud Owen looks for more glittering prizes (Dec 18, 2001)
Michael Owen's goal power carried him to the European Footballer of the Year award he describes as the "highest privilege I can win as a player." . . . more . . .
Beckham: new contract deal to be done soon say United (Dec 17, 2001)
Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon says David Beckham could agree his new contract with the club soon. . . . more . . .
AC Milan look at Ajax star Ibrahimovic (Dec 17, 2001)
AC Milan could revive their interest in Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. . . . more . . .
FIFA: World Team of the Year is...er...Honduras! (Dec 17, 2001)
FIFA have named Honduras as the 2001 Team of the Year. . . . more . . .
World Player of the Year Figo thanks "perfect" year (Dec 17, 2001)
National team coaches have named Real Madrid and Portugal star Luis Figo as FIFA's World Player of the Year for 2001. . . . more . . .
Figo to win World Player title tonight (Dec 17, 2001)
Real Madrid star Luis Figo has beaten David Beckham and team mate Raul to win the 2001 World Player of the Year title to be announced by FIFA tonight. . . . more . . .
No new United deal yet says Beckham (Dec 17, 2001)
David Beckham says no new contract will be signed for him to stay at Manchester United this week. . . . more . . .
Celtic target Keane to talk over new United deal (Dec 17, 2001)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane is ready to start talks of a new contract with the English champions. . . . more . . .
Michael Owen is European Footballer of the Year (Dec 17, 2001)
Liverpool star Michael Owen is the new European Footballer of the Year. . . . more . . .
Liverpool: no Owen = no goals so move for Izmailov starts (Dec 16, 2001)
Liverpool are looking at Lokomotiv Moscow teenager Marat Izmailov if they fail to complete the signing of Milan Baros next week. . . . more . . .
Kehl: Germany's most wanted looks at Roma move (Dec 16, 2001)
AS Roma could make a late charge to sign German defender Sebastian Kehl after Bayern Munich were frustrated in their attempts to sign the SC Freiburg star. . . . more . . .
Germany arrange May friendly with Kuwait (Dec 15, 2001)
Kuwait have confirmed they will travel Germany on May 9th for a pre-World Cup friendly. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo set for February comeback with Brazil (Dec 15, 2001)
Ronaldo will make a comeback for the Brazilian national team against Poland in February. . . . more . . .
Beckham: "rested" not dropped says Ferguson (Dec 14, 2001)
Sir Alex Ferguson says midfield star David Beckham is resting a back injury and has not been dropped. . . . more . . .
US striker Wolff gets Blackburn chance (Dec 14, 2001)
United States striker Josh Wolff has been given a two week trial by Premiership club Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
Leeds say Fowler "innocent" after party arrest and release (Dec 12, 2001)
Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler faces no disciplinary action from the Premiership title contenders after his arrest in Leeds last night after a Christmas party. . . . more . . .
Zidane: "France are stronger than ever" (Dec 12, 2001)
France star Zinedine Zidane says the World Cup holders are stronger than ever. . . . more . . .
Laudrup to get Hertha Berlin offer (Dec 12, 2001)
Danish national team assistant coach Michael Laudrup is wanted by Hertha Berlin for next season. . . . more . . .
Bertotto injury blow for Italy (Dec 12, 2001)
Italy have seen Udinese defender Valerio Bertotto ruled out of their World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Nesta: "Anything is possible" say Lazio (Dec 11, 2001)
SS Lazio say Real Madrid have rivals to sign their captain Alessandro Nesta. . . . more . . .
Paraguay want Maldini as World Cup coach (Dec 11, 2001)
Paraguay are considering Cesare Maldini to be their coach at the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Ecuador coach Gomez wanted by Boca Juniors (Dec 11, 2001)
Boca Juniors are in talks to make Ecuador coach Hernan Dario Gomez their new coach. . . . more . . .
Japan striker Yanagisawa turns down Italy chance (Dec 11, 2001)
Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa has turned down the chance to join Perugia next month. . . . more . . .
Desailly rubbishes United move claims (Dec 11, 2001)
France and Chelsea star Marcel Desailly has denied claims that he is to join Manchester United this month. . . . more . . .
Sousa leaves Panathinaikos and heads for Benfica (Dec 11, 2001)
Benfica are set to bring Paulo Sousa back to Portugal after the midfielder quit Athens club Panathinaikos. . . . more . . .
Unhappy Batistuta suffers again (Dec 10, 2001)
AS Roma say struggling Argentine veteran Gabriel Batistuta will miss at least a month after aggravating a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Beckham: "I want to carry on playing for United" (Dec 10, 2001)
David Beckham says he wants to stay at Manchester United. . . . more . . .
African Player award shortlist is Kuffour, Eto'o and Diouf (Dec 10, 2001)
Bayern Munich defender Samuel Kuffour is favourite to be named African Player of the Year next month. . . . more . . .
Romario: "AC Milan want me" (Dec 09, 2001)
Romario says he is in talks to join AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo back among goals for Inter after two year struggle (Dec 09, 2001)
Ronaldo started his first game for Internazionale since November 1999 and scored the opening goal as the Serie A leaders won 3-1 at Brescia. . . . more . . .
Eriksson rules himself out of United job (Dec 09, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says he is not going to leave his current job to take charge at Manchester United after the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Brazil to finalise friendly schedule next week (Dec 08, 2001)
The CBF want either Spain, Portugal, Poland or Saudi Arabia to play them in friendlies ahead of the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Voller gets Germany contract to 2006 from DfB (Dec 07, 2001)
The DfB have confirmed German national team coach Rudi Voller in a new contract that lasts until 2006. . . . more . . .
Owen stakes claim as Liverpool's top gun (Dec 07, 2001)
Michael Owen says he will enjoy leading Liverpool's attack after taking sole possession of it. . . . more . . .
Madrid: No deal for Mendieta (Dec 07, 2001)
Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano has denied claims that his club want SS Lazio midfielder Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
Sunderland land Reyna (Dec 07, 2001)
US international midfielder Claudio Reyna has joined Sunderland in a £4.75 million transfer deal from Glasgow Rangers. . . . more . . .
Gomes cools on move to England (Dec 06, 2001)
Fiorentina striker Nuno Gomes says he is not moving to England and blames the cold climate. . . . more . . .
Xavier looks at move to Germany (Dec 06, 2001)
Everton defender Abel Xavier says his agent is in talks with Borussia Dortmund, Schalke and Hertha Berlin for a summer move. . . . more . . .
Inzaghi to have four month break after knee surgery (Dec 05, 2001)
AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi had a successful knee operation in Roma this morning to repair ligament damage. . . . more . . .
Russia star Nigmatullin to join Verona (Dec 05, 2001)
Russian goalkeeper Ruslan Nigmatullin is to join Verona this week. . . . more . . .
United want Jaaskelainen with Bolton taking Uruguay's Carini (Dec 04, 2001)
Manchester United hope their renewed interest in Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen will pay off as their Premiership rivals start talks with Juventus to sign Uruguayan goalkeeper Fabian Carini. . . . more . . .
Portuguese stopper Costa joins Charlton (Dec 04, 2001)
Portuguese international Jorge Costa has signed with Premiership strugglers Charlton Athletic on loan with a view to a permanent move. . . . more . . .
Juninho: Flamengo rather than Juventus (Dec 04, 2001)
Juninho is to join Flamengo rather than move to Juventus next month. . . . more . . .
Nigeria set up Ireland friendly (Dec 04, 2001)
Nigeria have arranged a friendly with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on May 17th as part of their World Cup build-up. . . . more . . .
Milan's Inzaghi to have knee surgery tomorrow (Dec 04, 2001)
AC Milan and Italy striker Filippo Inzaghi is to have surgery in Rome tomorrow to repair knee ligament damage. . . . more . . .
Back injury problem for Madrid's McManaman (Dec 04, 2001)
Real Madrid winger Steve McManaman has suffered a broken bone in his back and faces a long lay off. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo backs FC Barcelona plan to cancel Christmas (Dec 04, 2001)
FC Barcelona star Rivaldo says he is willing to give up his Christmas holiday to support the radical action of coach Carles Rexach to punish the side's poor form. . . . more . . .
Lille's N'Diaye gets Senegal offer (Dec 03, 2001)
Lille midfielder Sylvain N'Diaye says he has an offer to join Senegal's World Cup mission. . . . more . . .
Three months out for Inzaghi say Milan (Dec 03, 2001)
AC Milan say Italian striker Filippo Inzaghi will miss three months with knee ligament damage. . . . more . . .
Tunisia happy after World Cup draw (Dec 03, 2001)
Tunisia coach Henri Michel is happy with his team's World Cup chances after Saturday's draw. . . . more . . .
Milan worry over Inzaghi knee surgery (Dec 03, 2001)
AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi may need surgery to repair damaged left knee ligaments. . . . more . . .
United look at US teen star Quaranta (Dec 03, 2001)
Manchester United are looking at signing 17 year old DC United striker Santino Quaranta. . . . more . . .
Sunderland: Reyna is coming and maybe Anelka (Dec 02, 2001)
Sunderland hope to sign Glasgow Rangers midfielder and PSG rebel Nicolas Anelka this month. . . . more . . .
Germany set April date to play Argentina (Dec 02, 2001)
Germany have confirmed three friendlies ahead of the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Brazil need to avoid World Cup China crisis (Dec 01, 2001)
China have been handed Brazil among their first opponents at the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
South Korea and US face early World Cup tests (Dec 01, 2001)
World Cup co-hosts South Korea have been given a good chance to reach the second stage. . . . more . . .
Juninho says Juventus and three Brazilian clubs have made offers (Dec 01, 2001)
Vasco da Gama play maker Juninho says Juventus are in talks to bring him to Turin next month. . . . more . . .
Christmas comes early for Italy (Dec 01, 2001)
Christmas came early today for Italian football fans as they drew the easiest World Cup group they could have hoped for. . . . more . . .
England: Owen v 'Group of Death' (Dec 01, 2001)
England's depression over the World Cup draw was leavened slightly by more sensational form from top striker Michael Owen for Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Eriksson shocked by England's 'Group of Death' (Dec 01, 2001)
There were gasps of dismay in the Busan hall when England landed a spectacularly difficult first group in the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Argentina have World Cup history on their side (Dec 01, 2001)
Argentina responded calmly to news of their draw in the toughest World Cup group of all. . . . more . . .
2002 World Cup finals draw (Dec 01, 2001)
The 2002 World Cup draw in full: Group A: Denmark, France, Uruguay, Senegal Group B: Spain, Slovenia, Paraguay, South Africa Group C: Brazil, Turkey, China PR, Costa Rica Group D: Portugal, Korea, Poland, USA Group E: Germany, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon Group F: Argentina, Sweden, England, Nigeria Group G: Italy, Croatia, Ecuador, Mexico Group H: Japan, Russia, Belgium, Tunisia . . . more . . .
France v Senegal to open 2002 World Cup (Dec 01, 2001)
The first game of the next World Cup finals sees holders France take on Senegal with the African side's close connections with the French league making it a dream draw for them. . . . more . . .
Nakata sale looms over Japan's World Cup hopes (Dec 01, 2001)
Co-hosts Japan are looking at reaching the second stage of the World Cup finals after a reasonable draw. . . . more . . .
Cameroon upbeat after draw (Dec 01, 2001)
African champions Cameroon are confident of progress into the second stage of the World Cup finals after thier draw alongside Germany today. . . . more . . .
FIFA worry over "worse than ever" World Cup draw (Dec 01, 2001)
Today's World Cup draw in South Korea will end days of speculation over its outcome amid rumours of deals done behind the scenes to give some countries the draw they expect. . . . more . . .
Cautious Germans wary of World Cup draw (Dec 01, 2001)
Germany coach Rudi Voller says his side face a difficult World Cup group with excellent African contenders Cameroon in with them. . . . more . . .
