Archive World Cup 2002 News
South Korea confirm World Cup squad (Apr 30, 2002)
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has named his squad for the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Torino eye Nakata (Apr 30, 2002)
Torino coach Giancarlo Camolese says Japan star Hidetoshi Nakata is a target for his club. . . . more . . .
Oliseh says political interference runs Nigeria squad (Apr 30, 2002)
Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh says coach Adegboye Onigbinde is under political manipualtion to keep him away from the World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Radebe back for South Africa (Apr 30, 2002)
South Africa have named a 31-man squad to prepare for the World Cup finals with coach Jomo Sono bringing back former captain Lucas Radebe. . . . more . . .
Poles one decision away from World Cup squad (Apr 30, 2002)
Poland have all but named their squad for the 2002 World Cup finals next month. . . . more . . .
Bayer wait and hope over injured Ballack (Apr 29, 2002)
Bayer Leverkusen are waiting until tomorrow to rule play maker Michael Ballack out of the Champions League semi final decider against Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Inter have new Vieri injury problem (Apr 29, 2002)
Internazionale have confirmed a new injury problem for Italy striker Christian Vieri. . . . more . . .
Madrid: Crespo to sign and then Vieira (Apr 29, 2002)
Real Madrid are set to secure the signing of Argentina striker Hernan Crespo from SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Swiss court helps Blatter gag FIFA bribery claims (Apr 29, 2002)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has won a court injunction in Switzerland against Somali FA President Farah Addo to gag the official from repeating claims that his surprise presidential win in 1998 was rigged by bribery. . . . more . . .
Nigeria coach claims Oliseh snubbing World Cup plans (Apr 29, 2002)
Nigeria coach Adegboye Onigbinde says former captain Sunday Oliseh is ignoring his attempts to draft him for the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Baggio and Italy: "Never say never," says Trapattoni (Apr 29, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni says veteran striker Roberto Baggio may be a contender for his World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
France see Karembeu doubtful for World Cup (Apr 29, 2002)
French midfield Christian Karembeu may be ruled out of World Cup contention with a groin injury. . . . more . . .
Madrid: target Hamann (Apr 27, 2002)
Real Madrid have made a 22 million euro offer for Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann. . . . more . . .
Doni on way to Juventus (Apr 27, 2002)
Juventus expect to sign Atalanta forward Cristiano Doni in the next two weeks. . . . more . . .
Waseige could stay on as Belgium coach (Apr 27, 2002)
Belgium coach Robert Waseige is to be offered a two year contract extension. . . . more . . .
Inter boosted by Ronaldo training game (Apr 26, 2002)
Internazionale are ready to declare Brazilian striker Ronaldo fit to face Piacenza on Sunday as their title challenge nears conclusion. . . . more . . .
Fenerbahce try for Sukur deal (Apr 26, 2002)
Fenerbahce have made an offer for Internazionale striker Hakan Sukur. . . . more . . .
Trezeguet says he wants to stay at Juventus (Apr 26, 2002)
Juventus striker David Trezeguet says he wants to stay at the Turin club. . . . more . . .
Acimovic looks forward to Tottenham move (Apr 26, 2002)
Red Star Belgrade midfielder Milenko Acimovic says he is close to accepting an offer to join Tottenham Hotspur. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo recovery plan gets reinforcement (Apr 25, 2002)
Brazil have sent a physiotherapist to Barcelona to try and aid Rivaldo's recovery from injury. . . . more . . .
Nigeria stand by new faces ahead of World Cup (Apr 25, 2002)
Nigeria coach Adegboye Onigbinde has named his squad to play Kenya in a friendly on May 4th. . . . more . . .
Blatter and UEFA try to halt feud (Apr 25, 2002)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss Lennart Johansson have tried to publicly end their bitter feud. . . . more . . .
Juventus try for Tristan and Ljungberg (Apr 25, 2002)
Juventus are trying to beat AS Roma to the signing of Spanish striker Diego Tristan from Deportivo La Coruna. . . . more . . .
Deisler waits on World Cup verdict (Apr 24, 2002)
German international and Hertha Berlin star Sebastian Deisler says his World Cup participation will be decided soon. . . . more . . .
Grondona plays down Argentina cash row with coach Bielsa (Apr 24, 2002)
Argentina federation president Julio Grondona says national team coach Marcelo Bielsa is to stay on despite a contract dispute. . . . more . . .
UEFA continue campaign against FIFA boss Blatter (Apr 24, 2002)
UEFA president Lennart Johansson says FIFA boss Sepp Blatter cannot get away with suspending an internal financial inquiry into the world governing body's cash crisis. . . . more . . .
Hopeful Chievo make offers for Baggio and Mendieta (Apr 24, 2002)
Chievo Verona have put in offers for Roberto Baggio and SS Lazio's Spanish midfielder Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
Neville suffers broken foot injury (Apr 24, 2002)
Manchester United have confirmed England defender Gary Neville has broken a bone in his foot. . . . more . . .
Valgaeren to miss Belgium's World Cup (Apr 24, 2002)
Belgium have lost Glasgow Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren for the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Atletico v Chelsea for Lopez (Apr 24, 2002)
Atletico Madrid are making a new offer for Argentine forward Claudio Lopez. . . . more . . .
Abreu says he has Deportivo offer (Apr 24, 2002)
Uruguayan striker Sebastian Abreu says he has an offer to join Deportivo La Coruna in the summer. . . . more . . .
Eriksson: end of the affair (Apr 24, 2002)
The woman at the centre of England coach Sven Goran Eriksson's love triangle says their affair is at an end. . . . more . . .
Bayer star Ze Roberto: "I'm going to Bayern Munich" (Apr 24, 2002)
Bayer Leverkusen midfield star Ze Roberto says he is standing by his decision to join Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
AC Milan land Tomasson (Apr 23, 2002)
AC Milan have beaten FC Barcelona to the signing of Danish striker Jon Dahl Tomasson. . . . more . . .
Scholl turns down Voller's Germany plea (Apr 23, 2002)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mehmet Scholl says he does not want to play for Germany at the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
No Keane comeback tomorrow say United (Apr 23, 2002)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says captain Roy Keane will not play against Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
US name World Cup 23 (Apr 23, 2002)
The United States are the first competing nation to name its 2002 World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
Inter title bid knocked by Vieri and Ronaldo injuries (Apr 23, 2002)
Internazionale have seen injuries to Christian Vieri and Ronaldo hit their title run-in. . . . more . . .
Argentina worry over Bielsa pay problem (Apr 23, 2002)
Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa is in a serious contract dispute with with his federation just weeks before the South Americanside assume the mantle of World Cup favourites. . . . more . . .
Brazil play down Rivaldo knee fears (Apr 23, 2002)
Rivaldo should be fit to play friendlies for Brazil next month. . . . more . . .
Keane set to play again next week (Apr 23, 2002)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane could be fit to face Bayer Leverkusen in next week's decisive Champions League semi final second leg. . . . more . . .
Scholl confirms World Cup absence (Apr 23, 2002)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mehmet Scholl has confirmed that he will miss Germany's World Cup despite personal pleas yesterday from national team coach Rudi Voller. . . . more . . .
Zidane fit to start for Madrid (Apr 23, 2002)
French star Zinedine Zidane is fit to start against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou tonight. . . . more . . .
Zen-Ruffinen stands by criticism of Blatter (Apr 23, 2002)
FIFA Secretary-General Michel Zen-Ruffinen has backed up comments made against FIFA President Sepp Blatter last week by submitting a report backing up his criticisms. . . . more . . .
Tottenham make Eto'o offer (Apr 22, 2002)
Tottenham have joined the interest in Mallorca striker Samuel Eto'o by offering cash and Ukrainian striker Serhiy Rebrov to the Spanish club. . . . more . . .
Hounded Eriksson struggles to keep love life "private" (Apr 22, 2002)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson says his love life is "private" after media exposure of a relationship with a TV presenter. . . . more . . .
Japan name "80%" of World Cup squad (Apr 22, 2002)
Japan star Hidetoshi Nakata and striker Shinji Ono have been left out of Japan's latest squad for friendlies next week to play with their European clubs. . . . more . . .
South Korea to play Scotland next month (Apr 22, 2002)
World Cup co-hosts South Korea will play a friendly in Busan next month against Scotland. . . . more . . .
Beckham contract on the way say United (Apr 21, 2002)
Manchester United says injured star David Beckham is close to signing a new contract. . . . more . . .
China coach say injury crisis will ease (Apr 21, 2002)
China coach Bora Milutinovic says his injury problems should have eased by their first World Cup game against Costa Rica on June 4th. . . . more . . .
Thuram "can go to United" says agent (Apr 21, 2002)
Lilian Thuram is considering an offer from Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Eriksson's choice: England coach gift-wraps love life for media frenzy (Apr 21, 2002)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been backed by his employers after media revelations of an affair with a TV presenter. . . . more . . .
Chelsea firm up bid for Lopez (Apr 21, 2002)
SS Lazio have an offer for Claudio Lopez from Chelsea. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio come in for Anelka (Apr 20, 2002)
SS Lazio have asked PSG for French striker Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
Pole Karwan to join Hertha Berlin (Apr 20, 2002)
Hertha Berlin have signed Polish international midfielder Bartosz Karwan from Legia Warsaw. . . . more . . .
Blood clot problem hits Japan striker after flight (Apr 20, 2002)
Japan striker Naohiro Takahara could miss the World Cup after doctors confirmed he was suffering from deep vein thrombosis picked up on a long-haul flight to lay for the Japan team in Poland last month. . . . more . . .
Ecuador line up Brazil club game (Apr 20, 2002)
Ecuador are to play Brazilian side Internacional on May 1st as part of their World Cup preparations. . . . more . . .
Lemerre set to accept new France contract deal (Apr 19, 2002)
French coach Roger Lemerre has agreed a two year contract extension to stay with the national team. . . . more . . .
Surgery to keep Pires out of new season's start (Apr 19, 2002)
France star Robert Pires will have surgery on injured cruciate knee ligaments and will miss the start of next season. . . . more . . .
Liverpool: £10 million for Duff (Apr 19, 2002)
Liverpool want Blackburn winger Damien Duff. . . . more . . .
Allback looks at English move (Apr 19, 2002)
Swedish striker Markus Allback is closing in on a move to the Premiership. . . . more . . .
Fulham try for Boghossian (Apr 19, 2002)
Fulham want French international midfielder Alain Boghossian. . . . more . . .
Baggio returns to fitness (Apr 19, 2002)
Brescia have confirmed Roberto Baggio's return to fitness by naming him on the substitutes' bench against Fiorentina this weekend. . . . more . . .
Croatia confirm Hungary friendly next month (Apr 19, 2002)
World Cup finalists Croatia have confirmed a May 8th friendly with Hungary. . . . more . . .
Bayer defy Lucio transfer talk (Apr 19, 2002)
Bayer Leverkusen say defender Lucio will stay with them despite interest from Milan, Madrid and AS Roma. . . . more . . .
Villa ready with Yorke and Keane bids (Apr 18, 2002)
Aston Villa have revived their interest in former striker Dwight Yorke. . . . more . . .
Arsenal see Wiltord injured for next two weeks (Apr 18, 2002)
Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord will miss two weeks with an injury picked up in training on Tuesday with the French national team. . . . more . . .
Blatter savaged by aide over FIFA cash crisis (Apr 18, 2002)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been severely criticised over the world governing body's cash crisis. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff cool on 1860 Munich offer (Apr 18, 2002)
German international striker Oliver Bierhoff says he is considering TSV 1860 Munich's offer. . . . more . . .
Camacho rules out Valeron as Raul's partner (Apr 18, 2002)
Spain coach Jose Camacho says top scorer Raul and Valencia star Juan Valeron are not able to play together after a 5-0 win in Belfast last night. . . . more . . .
Radebe makes World Cup comeback pitch (Apr 18, 2002)
South African captain Lucas Radebe could be fit again soon. . . . more . . .
Hayatou targets Americas World Cup shake-up if he wins FIFA vote (Apr 18, 2002)
CAF president Issa Hayatou has launched his campaign to oust FIFA chief Sepp Blatter in next month's election. . . . more . . .
Guardiola targeted by Sunderland (Apr 18, 2002)
Sunderland have put in a bid for Spanish play maker Pep Guardiola. . . . more . . .
McCarthy says injuries have stopped Irish squad taking shape (Apr 18, 2002)
Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy says his World Cup squad is not yet settled in his mind after a 2-1 win in Dublin over the US. . . . more . . .
Charlton try for Jorge Costa price deal (Apr 18, 2002)
FC Porto are set to sell centre back Jorge Costa to London club Charlton after a successful loan spell. . . . more . . .
Baggio ruled out of Italy World Cup squad by Trapattoni (Apr 17, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni says Brescia strker Roberto Baggio is not an option for his World Cup squad. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona want Veron and could offer Rivaldo (Apr 17, 2002)
FC Barcelona are the latest club to show interest in Manchester United star Juan Veron. . . . more . . .
Diouf is named African Player of the Year (Apr 17, 2002)
Senegal and Lens striker El-Hadji Diouf has been voted African Footballer of the Year. . . . more . . .
Poland 1 Romania 2 (Apr 17, 2002)
Poland's form continues to dip as they approach their first World Cup finals appearance since 1986. . . . more . . .
Keane on way back for United and Ireland (Apr 17, 2002)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane says he will be fit to play in the European Cup final if the English side get past Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. . . . more . . .
Trapattoni to stay as Italy coach (Apr 17, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni is to turn down an offer from SS Lazio and sign a contract extension with the Italian federation. . . . more . . .
Mpenza disappoints Belgium coach Waseige (Apr 17, 2002)
Belgium coach Robert Waseige has seen striker Emile Mpenza disrupt his training lans this week by having two wisdom teeth removed three days before tonight's friendly with Slovakia. . . . more . . .
Germany coach Voller suffers further injury problems (Apr 16, 2002)
Germany have been hit by further injuries with Jorg Heinrich and Christian Ziege pulling out of their squad to play Argentina. . . . more . . .
Barthez may not face Russia say French (Apr 16, 2002)
France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has cleared a knee scan after pulling out of training yesterday. . . . more . . .
Bielsa says his Argentine stars have it all to play for (Apr 16, 2002)
Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa says his World Cup decisions have yet to be made. . . . more . . .
Chelsea rival Bayern for Ze Roberto (Apr 16, 2002)
Bayer Leverkusen's Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto is wanted by Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Brazil to defy Barca and play Rivaldo (Apr 16, 2002)
Brazil say Rivaldo is fit to play a friendly tomorrow night despite protests from his club. . . . more . . .
Captain Owen: "It's a surprise" (Apr 16, 2002)
New England captain Michael Owen says he is "completely surprised" by his award from coach Sven-Goran Eriksson. . . . more . . .
Owen is new England captain (Apr 16, 2002)
Liverpool star Michael Owen is the new England captain for tomorrow's friendly against Paraguay. . . . more . . .
Inter line up Andrade deal (Apr 16, 2002)
Portugal defender Jorge Andrade is in talks to join Serie A leaders Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Albertini ruled out of Italy's World Cup (Apr 16, 2002)
Italy and AC Milan have confirmed that midfielder Demetrio Albertini will miss the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Sunderland rival Villa for Recber (Apr 15, 2002)
Sunderland have joined the interest in Galatasary's Turkish international goalkeeper Rustu Recber. . . . more . . .
Chilavert doubtful to play in England friendly (Apr 15, 2002)
Paraguay captain and goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert may miss Wednesday night's friendly against England at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Nigeria recall veteran Adepoju (Apr 15, 2002)
Nigerian veteran Mutiu Adepoju has been given a reprieve by Nigeria two years after he last played for the West African side. . . . more . . .
Arsenal say Campbell will be fit for May (Apr 15, 2002)
Arsenal say England centre back Sol Campbell will be fit for World Cup selection. . . . more . . .
World Cup 2006 venues chosen (Apr 15, 2002)
The venues for the 2006 World Cup finals have been chosen with 12 German cities celebrating. . . . more . . .
France may rest injured Trezeguet (Apr 15, 2002)
Juventus striker David Trezeguet may miss Wednesday's French friendly against Russia in Paris. . . . more . . .
Italy patch up ailing squad for Uruguay friendly (Apr 15, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has brought in four players to cover for injuries to his squad. . . . more . . .
China start World Cup run-in (Apr 15, 2002)
China coach Bora Milutinovic has called up a 25-man squad to play South Korea in Incheon later this month. . . . more . . .
Trapattoni: "My future is with Lazio or the national team" (Apr 15, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni says his future could lie at SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Saviola joins Argentina squad (Apr 15, 2002)
FC Barcelona striker Javier Saviola has been called up by Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa. . . . more . . .
Top scorer Max joins Germany squad (Apr 15, 2002)
Germany have seen three players withdraw from Rudi Voller's squad to play Argentina on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Eriksson gives striker Jansen World Cup chance (Apr 14, 2002)
Blackburn striker Matt Jansen has been called into the England squad to play Paraguay in a friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Beckham will be fit for World Cup says Ferguson (Apr 14, 2002)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says England captain David Beckham should be fit to play in the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Morientes says he is happy to stay at Madrid (Apr 13, 2002)
Real Madrid and Spain striker Fernando Morientes says he is happy to stay at the Spanish league leaders. . . . more . . .
Juventus left alone with Cannavaro (Apr 13, 2002)
Juventus are in talks with Parma AC to sign Italian international Fabio Cannavaro. . . . more . . .
Blatter stamps on FIFA cash questions (Apr 13, 2002)
UEFA president Lennart Johannson is back on the warpath after FIFA president Sepp Blatter halted an internal inquiry into the world governing body's finances. . . . more . . .
Waseige names large Belgium squad (Apr 13, 2002)
Belgium coach Robert Waseige has named a large 30-man squad to play Slovakia in a friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Chelsea want Lopez to mark new Ranieri contract (Apr 13, 2002)
Chelsea coach Claudio Ranieri wants SS Lazio striker Claudio Lopez to help celebrate a new five year conract with the London club. . . . more . . .
New Polish squad (Apr 13, 2002)
Poland team coach Jerzy Engel has named his latest squad. . . . more . . .
Turkey coaches name first squad (Apr 12, 2002)
Tunisia have named their first squad since the resignation of French coach Henri Michel. . . . more . . .
Recalled Mendieta stays in Atletico's sights (Apr 12, 2002)
Atletico Madrid will give SS Lazio their answer soon on the Rome's pricing of Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
Thuram plays down transfer talk (Apr 12, 2002)
French star Lilian Thuram says he wants to stay at Juventus despite interest from AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Sweden name squad to play Norway (Apr 12, 2002)
Arsenal midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg has been recalled by Sweden to play Norway next week. . . . more . . .
South Africa confirm squad to play Ecuador (Apr 12, 2002)
South Africa have named their squad to play Ecuador next week. . . . more . . .
US name squad for Irish trip (Apr 12, 2002)
Sunderland midfielder Claudio Reyna has been recalled by the United States to play in Dublin next month. . . . more . . .
Eriksson: "a small chance" Beckham can play at World Cup (Apr 12, 2002)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says injured captain David Beckham is a definite contender to be in his World Cup finals squad. . . . more . . .
Nigeria to play Jamaica in London next month (Apr 12, 2002)
Nigeria will play Jamaica in London on May 18th to help preparations for the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Villa: Schmeichel makes way for Recber move (Apr 12, 2002)
Aston Villa have decided not to renew goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel's contract. . . . more . . .
Beckham "devestated" at missing World Cup (Apr 11, 2002)
England captain David Beckham's father says the player is "devastated" by the broken foot injury which could see him miss the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Gomes injury worry for Portugal (Apr 11, 2002)
Portugal are waiting to see the extent of an ankle injury to striker Nuno Gomes which will see him miss the rest of Fiorentina's season. . . . more . . .
Rojas mounts Paraguay rebellion (Apr 11, 2002)
Paraguay coach Cesare Maldini says River Plate midfielder is refusing to join his squad. . . . more . . .
Irish expect injury crisis to be over soon (Apr 11, 2002)
Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy has seen key players ruled out with injury ahead of the friendly next Wednesday night in Dublin against the US. . . . more . . .
Ecuador name squad to play South Africa (Apr 11, 2002)
Ecuador have named their squad to meet South Africa next week. . . . more . . .
Anelka and Micoud get France recall (Apr 11, 2002)
France coach Roger Lemerre has recalled striker Nicolas Anelka to his 19-man squad to play Russia in Paris next week. . . . more . . .
English get Beckham World Cup guessing game underway (Apr 11, 2002)
The long process of speculation, rumour and counter-claim concerning David Beckham's broken foot injury has started with Manchester United reducing the amount of time the midfield star will need to recover. . . . more . . .
Portugal bring back Baia and Sousa to face Brazil (Apr 11, 2002)
Portugal will take on Brazil next week without injured striker Nuno Gomes and play maker Rui Costa. . . . more . . .
Kahn back in Germany squad after rest (Apr 11, 2002)
Germany have brought Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahan back into their squad to play Argentina in a Stuttgart friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Costa Rica name squad to play Japan (Apr 11, 2002)
Costa Rican have named their squad to play Japan on April 17th. . . . more . . .
Juventus press on with Scholes bid (Apr 10, 2002)
Juventus have sent managing director Roberto Bettega to Manchester to bid for England star Paul Scholes. . . . more . . .
Trapattoni says he has several offers to leave Italy job (Apr 10, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni says he will wait until after the World Cup finals to decide his future as SS Lazio try to secure him for next season. . . . more . . .
Jet lag restricts Japanese squad pick (Apr 10, 2002)
Parma AC star Hidetoshi Nakata and other players based in Europe have been left out of Japan's squad to play a friendly against Costa Rica next week. . . . more . . .
Beckham's World Cup threatened by broken foot injury (Apr 10, 2002)
England captain David Beckham has broken a bone in his left foot. . . . more . . .
Maldini's Paraguay taking shape (Apr 10, 2002)
Paraguay coach Cesare Maldini has named his squad to play England at Liverpool next week. . . . more . . .
United target Van Buyten (Apr 10, 2002)
Manchester United plan a scouting trip to Marseille to look at Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten soon. . . . more . . .
Danes name squad to play Israel (Apr 10, 2002)
Denmark coach Morten Olsen has named a 24-man squad to play Israel next week in a friendly. . . . more . . .
Owen is fit say Liverpool after foot X-rays (Apr 10, 2002)
Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen has been passed fit after a scan on a foot injury. . . . more . . .
Owen injury shock for Liverpool and England (Apr 10, 2002)
Liverpool have sent England star Michael Owen for a foot scan with fears he may have broken a bone in last night's Champions league knockout by Bayer Leverkusen. . . . more . . .
Russia name squad to play France next week (Apr 09, 2002)
Russia coach Oleg Romantsev has named his squad to play world and European champions France next week. . . . more . . .
Scolari refuses to pick Romario for Brazil (Apr 09, 2002)
Romario has again been left out of Brazil's World Cup preparations by coach Luis Felipe Scolari. . . . more . . .
Valencia want Kanu (Apr 09, 2002)
Valencia lead the hunt to sign Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu from Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Bayer blow: "I'm joining Bayern" says Ze Roberto (Apr 09, 2002)
Bayer Leverkusen's Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto has disrupted his side's preparations to face Liverpool in a Champions League decider tonight by claiming he has agreed a deal to join German champions Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
Balaban to quit Villa for Brescia (Apr 09, 2002)
Croatian striker Bosko Balaban is to leave Aston Villa for Brescia. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio hope for Trapattoni deal (Apr 09, 2002)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni could join SS Lazio for next season. . . . more . . .
Baggio close to April comeback (Apr 09, 2002)
Brescia say veteran striker Roberto Baggio could be playing again soon. . . . more . . .
Blatter backs Kirch plan to safeguard World Cup TV contracts (Apr 08, 2002)
FIFA say the cash crisis at German media group Kirch has seen it transfer all its assets to another company to try and secure World Cup broadcasts go ahead from next month. . . . more . . .
Keane to City: "It's a plc decision" says O'Leary (Apr 08, 2002)
Leeds United manager David O'Leary says the future of Irish striker Robbie Keane is out of his hands after interest from newly-promoted Manchester City. . . . more . . .
OM want Petit (Apr 07, 2002)
Olympique Marseille have made an offer for Chelsea veteran Emmanuel Petit. . . . more . . .
China look to beat World Cup deadline for injuries (Apr 06, 2002)
China say coach Bora Milutinovic will finalise his World Cup squad on May 20th and that 11 of his players suffering with injuries at the moment will play no further part in the climax to the domestic championship. . . . more . . .
Samuel injury problem for Argentina friendly (Apr 06, 2002)
AS Roma say Argentinian defender Walter Samuel has been injured in training and will miss the next two weeks including a friendly against Germany on April 17th. . . . more . . .
Juventus line up Guidolin as new coach (Apr 06, 2002)
Juventus want Bologna coach Francesco Guidolin for next season with Marcello Lippi moving to the Italian national side. . . . more . . .
AS Roma: new Montella contract spells end for Batistuta (Apr 06, 2002)
AS Roma president Francco Sensi says Italian international striker Vincenzo Montella has signed a new contract to stay with the champions to June 2006. . . . more . . .
Milan to send Maldini for thigh check-up (Apr 06, 2002)
AC Milan are to send captain Paolo Maldini for medical checks next week on a thigh injury. . . . more . . .
Spain coach Camacho encourages Madrid offer (Apr 05, 2002)
Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho says he will quit if his side fails to reach the second stage of the World Cup finals - ecouraging a possible offer from Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Suarez leg break hits Mexican World Cup plans (Apr 05, 2002)
Mexico captain Claudio Suarez will almost certainly miss the World Cup finals after breaking his leg in a friendly defeat against the US in Denver yesterday. . . . more . . .
Hamstring injury puts United captain Keane's World Cup in doubt (Apr 05, 2002)
Manchester United have confirmed that captain Roy Keane has a torn hamstring and will miss at least six weeks. . . . more . . .
Veron says he would only consider Lazio move (Apr 05, 2002)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron says the only Italian side he would consider playing for is a return to SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Izzet on way to Middlesbrough (Apr 05, 2002)
Middlesbrough believe they have won the race to sign Turkish international Mustapha Izzet. . . . more . . .
Milutinovic says he wants to stay in China (Apr 04, 2002)
China coach Bora Milutinovic says he intends to stay and live in the country after the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
New Deisler injury blow for Germany (Apr 04, 2002)
Germany have suffered a new injury problem with Hertha Berlin midfielder Sebastian Deisler. . . . more . . .
Ogbeche leads next generation for Nigeria (Apr 04, 2002)
Nigeria are probably the only World Cup finalists still going through significant experimentation with the naming of several new players for their squad to play in Scotland on April 17th. . . . more . . .
South Africa name squad to play Ecuador (Apr 04, 2002)
South Africa coach Sono Jomo has named his squad to play Ecuador in Spain later this month. . . . more . . .
Adriano plus cash is price Roma want for Montella deal (Apr 04, 2002)
AS Roma want Brazilian striker Adriano from Inter if the Milan club insist on bidding for Vincenzo Montella. . . . more . . .
Beckham injury: only bruising say United after scan (Apr 04, 2002)
Manchester United have confirmed a scan on England captain David Beckham's injured left ankle has shown only bad bruising. . . . more . . .
Falcao added to Brazil management team (Apr 04, 2002)
Former international and AS Roma star Falcao has been added to Brazil's World Cup management team. . . . more . . .
Ecuador to play Milan next month (Apr 03, 2002)
World Cup finalists Ecuador are to play AC Milan on May 11th as part of their preparations. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo may return to UEFA Cup action (Apr 03, 2002)
Internazionale are set to name Brazilian striker Ronaldo as one of their substitutes for the UEFA Cup semi final first leg against Feyenoord tomorrow night in Milan. . . . more . . .
World Cup squads to be named May 24th say FIFA (Apr 03, 2002)
World governing body FIFA have confirmed May 24th as squad confirmation day for the World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
United expect Beckham to be fit soon but Keane to miss a month (Apr 03, 2002)
England captain David Beckham is to undergo tests today on an ankle injury which Manchester United say initial reports have indicated is not too serious. . . . more . . .
Racing lose Paraguay star to Chesterfield (Apr 03, 2002)
Paraguayan international midfielder Paolo Rifkojels has left Argentinian champions Racing to join Chesterfield of the English third division. . . . more . . .
Rangers v Leeds for Eto'o (Apr 03, 2002)
Glasgow Rangers have joined a trio of English clubs trying to sign Real Mallorca's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o. . . . more . . .
United suffer with Beckham and Keane injuries (Apr 02, 2002)
Manchester United say captain Roy Keane is suffering from a hamstring injury after being carried off against Deportivo La Coruna. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo back for Brazil (Apr 02, 2002)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has recalled Rivaldo for the April 17th friendly in Lisbon against Portugal. . . . more . . .
Fans face ticker-tape ban at World Cup finals (Apr 02, 2002)
Fans at the World Cup finals will be barred from taking drinking bottles, umbrellas and ticker-tape into all stadiums. . . . more . . .
Bayern set up Ze Roberto swoop (Apr 02, 2002)
Bayern Munich are set to sell Brazilian midfielder Paulo Sergio with the European champions preparing a bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Ze Roberto. . . . more . . .
Veron in Rome: Juventus calling (Apr 02, 2002)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron is in Rome today amid further speculation that he is setting up a return to Italy. . . . more . . .
Del Piero: "We're all to blame for poor season" (Apr 02, 2002)
Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero says the players are to blame for what he describes as a "poor season" for the Turin club. . . . more . . .
AS Roma lose Totti to injury (Apr 02, 2002)
AS Roma expect captain Francesco Totti to be missing for at least two weeks after the Italian international was confirmed as having a muscle tear in his right shin. . . . more . . .
Milan and Lazio run rule over Tomasson (Apr 01, 2002)
AC Milan and SS Lazio have both watched Danish striker Jon Dahl Tomasson after the player confirmed last month he wanted to leave Dutch club Feyenoord. . . . more . . .
United travel to Deportivo without Veron (Apr 01, 2002)
Manchester United will be without midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron for the first leg of a Champions League quarter final at Deportivo La Coruna tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
