Archive Euro 2000 News
Real Madrid target Babbel (Jun 30, 1999)
Real Madrid want to sign Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel. . . . more . . .
Newcastle fine Hamann for Arsenal claims (Jun 30, 1999)
Newcastle United have fined German midfielder Dietmar Hamann £30,000 after comments last week about a possible transfer to Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Arnhem complete Van Hooijdonk signing (Jun 30, 1999)
Vitesse Arnhem have completed the signing of Dutch international striker Pierre Van Hooijdonk. . . . more . . .
Zidane takes time out for recovery (Jun 29, 1999)
Juventus look set to start their attempt to win a UEFA Cup place this summer without inspirational midfielder Zinedine Zidane. . . . more . . .
Juventus sign new contract with Del Piero (Jun 29, 1999)
After thirteen months of intense negotiations Juventus have announced in Turin that they have signed star striker Alessandro Del Piero on a new contract. . . . more . . .
Inter complete Blanc signing (Jun 29, 1999)
OM have confirmed that defender Laurent Blanc has joined Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Dugarry fails drug test (Jun 29, 1999)
Olympique Marseilles striker Christophe Dugarry is at the centre of a drug scandal in France after failing a dope test. . . . more . . .
Anelka set for SS Lazio move (Jun 29, 1999)
Nicolas Anelka effectively ended his brief Arsenal career today by saying he would rather play for SS Lazio than return to London. . . . more . . .
Inter expect to sign Blanc today from OM (Jun 29, 1999)
Internazionale are in talks today with French captain Laurent Blanc to seal a £5 million move for the central defender from Olympique Marseilles. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina complete Chiesa signing (Jun 28, 1999)
Fiorentina have completed the signing of Italian international striker Enrico Chiesa. . . . more . . .
Juventus keen to sign Rapaijc (Jun 25, 1999)
Juventus are close to signing Croatian striker Milan Rapaijc from Perugia. . . . more . . .
Newcastle keen to sign Barca stars (Jun 25, 1999)
FC Barcelona and Newcastle United are close to agreeing the sale of Luis Enrique and Michael Reiziger to the Premiership side. . . . more . . .
Inter in Blanc talks with OM (Jun 25, 1999)
Internazionale are in talks with Olympique Marseilles to try and sign their captain Laurent Blanc. . . . more . . .
Middlesbrough chase two young stars with Dyer bid (Jun 25, 1999)
Middlesbrough have entered the chase to sign young England star Kiero Dyer with a £6 million bid. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio sign Kennet Andersson (Jun 25, 1999)
Swedish striker Kennet Andersson has joined SS Lazio in a £4 million deal. . . . more . . .
Savicevic on way to Rapid Vienna (Jun 25, 1999)
Rapid Vienna have signed for AC Milan star Dejan Savicevic. . . . more . . .
Parma want Ortega if Fiorentina sign Chiesa (Jun 25, 1999)
Fiorentina have stepped up their interest in two Parma AC strikers after the signing of Yugoslav star Predrag Mijatovic from Real Madrid yesterday. . . . more . . .
Andersson deciding on Lazio move today (Jun 24, 1999)
Bologna striker Kennet Andersson will decide in the next two days if he will move to SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina sign Mijatovic (Jun 24, 1999)
Real Madrid are expected to confirm later today that Fiorentina have signed their Yugoslav striker Predrag Mijatovic. . . . more . . .
Southampton close to signing Petkov (Jun 24, 1999)
English Premiership side Southampton are close to signing CSKA Sofia top scorer Milen Petkov. . . . more . . .
Matthaeus confirms MLS move (Jun 23, 1999)
Lothar Matthaeus will leave Bayern Munich in December to begin a career in the MLS. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio still keen on Anelka (Jun 23, 1999)
SS Lazio still want to sign Nicolas Anelka from Arsenal after a week of complicated wrangling between themselves, the London club and Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Atletico sign Toni (Jun 22, 1999)
Atletico Madrid have signed Espanyol goalkeeper Toni from Espanyol. . . . more . . .
Chelsea sign new leader Deschamps (Jun 22, 1999)
Chelsea saw seven months of work pay off last night with the £3 million signing of French World Cup captain Didier Deschamps. . . . more . . .
Ajax bring back Verlaat (Jun 22, 1999)
Ajax Amsterdam have brought veteran defender Frank Verlaat back to the club from VfB Stuttgart. . . . more . . .
Liverpool reject offer for Leonhardsen (Jun 22, 1999)
Liverpool have rejected a £2 million bid from Sheffield Wednesday for Oyvind Leonhardsen. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona buy Dani for £10 million (Jun 22, 1999)
FC Barcelona have spent £10 million to sign former Real Madrid striker Dani this morning. . . . more . . .
Newcastle complete Marcelino signing (Jun 22, 1999)
Newcastle United have completed the £5.8 million transfer of Real Mallorca defender Marcelino. . . . more . . .
New Inter hope Vieri has press call in Milan (Jun 22, 1999)
Internazionale have presented their new record breaking striker Christian Vieri to the press in Milan. . . . more . . .
Arsenal bungle Anelka transfer with Real's cash (Jun 22, 1999)
Arsenal are staring at the wreck of their transfer dealings this morning as late moves to try and sell Nicolas Anelka collapsed last night. . . . more . . .
Stoichkov linked with Watford move (Jun 21, 1999)
New Premiership side Watford have been linked with a bid for former Bulgarian World Cup star Hristo Stoichkov. . . . more . . .
Celtic look for Berkovic millions (Jun 21, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic will have to meet West Ham's £5 million valuation of Israeli midfielder Eyal Berkovic if they are to clinch a transfer. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio ready to dump Anelka intrigue (Jun 21, 1999)
SS Lazio want a final answer from Arsenal about their bid to sign French striker Nicolas Anelka by the middle of this week. . . . more . . .
Forest accept Arnhem offer for Van Hooijdonk (Jun 18, 1999)
Pierre Van Hooijdonk is set to join Vitesse Arnhem in a £3.5 million move in the next three days. . . . more . . .
Sporting Lisbon to sign Schmeichel (Jun 18, 1999)
Sporting Lisbon will sign former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel this weekend. . . . more . . .
Anelka says he only wants move to Real (Jun 18, 1999)
Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has refused to consider any move to SS Lazio according to his agent. . . . more . . .
Betis to bring in Djorkaeff (Jun 17, 1999)
Real Betis hope to confirm the signing of Youri Djorkaeff from Internazionale next week. . . . more . . .
Danish coach to retire next summer (Jun 17, 1999)
Bo Johansson has announced that he is to leave the Danish national team after the Euro 2000 finals next summer. . . . more . . .
Milan want young Romanian goalie (Jun 17, 1999)
AC Milan have bid £2 million to sign the highly rated Romanian international goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont. . . . more . . .
Hamann says Arsenal want him (Jun 17, 1999)
Newcastle United's German midfielder Dietmar Hamann claims Arsenal have made a £7 million bid to sign him and that he is keen to leave Ruud Gullit's club. . . . more . . .
Arnhem bid for Van Hooijdonk (Jun 17, 1999)
Vitesse Arnhem have made a £3.75 million bid for Nottingham Forest striker Pierre Van Hooijdonk. . . . more . . .
Inter hope for Peruzzi deal soon (Jun 17, 1999)
Internazionale hope to complete the signing of Juventus goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi by the end of this month. . . . more . . .
Arsenal accept £22 million offer from SS Lazio for Anelka (Jun 17, 1999)
SS Lazio have had a £22 million bid accepted by Arsenal to buy their French international striker Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
Del Piero and Juve have new deal to celebrate (Jun 17, 1999)
Juventus hope to end a year of speculation next week with the confirmation of a new contract for Alessandro Del Piero. . . . more . . .
Arsenal linked with deal to sign Andersson (Jun 16, 1999)
Arsenal have stepped into the hunt to sign Bologna's highly rated Swedish striker Kennet Andersson. . . . more . . .
Croatia v Malta set for September 1st (Jun 15, 1999)
The Euro 2000 tie between Croatia and Malta has been rescheduled for September 1st. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina wait on Chiesa (Jun 15, 1999)
Fiorentina will decide by tomorrow night whether to pursue their interest in Parma AC striker Enrico Chiesa. . . . more . . .
English interest in Mizrahi (Jun 15, 1999)
West Ham United are close to signing Israeli international Alon Mizrahi for £2 million. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio eye Andersson signing (Jun 15, 1999)
SS Lazio are keen to sign Bologna's Swedish international Kennet Andersson. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio confirm Anelka hopes (Jun 15, 1999)
SS Lazio are to decide this week whether to chase Arsenal's young French star Nicolas Anelka or sign Claudio Lopez from Valencia. . . . more . . .
New Bayern contract for Lizarazu (Jun 15, 1999)
Bayern Munich have extended the contract of French World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu by two years. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina chase Di Matteo and Chiesa (Jun 14, 1999)
Fiorentina are preparing a double transfer coup with Parma AC striker Enrico Chiesa and Chelsea midfielder Roberto Di Matteo their targets. . . . more . . .
United close to Keane settlement (Jun 14, 1999)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane is on the brink of concluding new contract talks with the Premiership and European champions. . . . more . . .
Celtic bring in two Bulgarians (Jun 14, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic have signed two Bulgarian internationals from CSKA Sofia. . . . more . . .
AS Roma give new star Montella a press call (Jun 11, 1999)
AS Roma presented new signing Vincenzo Montella to the press this morning at La Trigoria. . . . more . . .
Yorath would take on Wales job again (Jun 11, 1999)
Former Wales coach Terry Yorath has offered to take on the national team management job after the resignation of Bobby Gould last weekend. . . . more . . .
Inter will pay Vieri £8 million a season (Jun 11, 1999)
Internazionale will pay Christian Vieri £8 million a season in his new deal to sign for the club from SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
OM bid for Desailly fails (Jun 11, 1999)
OM have failed to sign Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly and he will stay with the Premiership club for at least one more season. . . . more . . .
Hungary 0 Slovakia 1, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Hungary are out of contention for any place in the Euro 2000 finals after this defeat. . . . more . . .
Switzerland 0 Italy 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
The Swiss defence blanked out the world's most expensive player and Christian Vieri was substituted in the 61st minute by a frustrated Dino Zoff. . . . more . . .
Wales 0 Denmark 2, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Wales resisted the 1992 European champions until the last six minutes at Anfield tonight as the principality tried to prove that its international team could recover from the reign of coach Bobby Gould. . . . more . . .
Romania 4 Azerbaijan 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Romania found it easy to win against Azerbaijan in Bucharest. . . . more . . .
Russia 1 Iceland 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Russia made it two wins in five days under coach Romantsev with this 1-0 victory. . . . more . . .
Luxembourg 2 Poland 3, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Luxembourg almost staged a sensational fight back from 3-0 down but just failed to level with Poland in the last 15 minutes of this game. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia 4 Malta 1, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Yugoslavia made it three wins out of three as they returned to the Euro 2000 competition in neutral Salonika. . . . more . . .
Milan reject Barca offer for Ziege (Jun 10, 1999)
AC Milan have rejected an offer for their German full back Christian Ziege from FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Juventus bring in Kovacevic (Jun 10, 1999)
Yugoslav international Darko Kovacevic was in Turin yesterday to talk with Juventus executives bout a transfer from Real Sociedad. . . . more . . .
Portgual 8 Lichtenstein 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
Portugal dismantled lowly Lichtenstein in Coimbra with Joao Pinto scoring three goals. . . . more . . .
Andorra 0 France 1, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
France are very tired after their special year and Andorra were close to shocking the football world with at least a draw at the neutral Camp Nou last night. . . . more . . .
Leeds hope to sign Mills from Charlton (Jun 10, 1999)
Leeds United have made a £3 million bid for Charlton left back Danny Mills which is expected to bring the player to Yorkshire. . . . more . . .
Brazil 3 Holland 1, 8th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
This friendly turned brutal and ugly in its final stages as five players were sent off. . . . more . . .
Republic of Ireland 1 FYR Macedonia 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 10, 1999)
The Irish survived a late scare when an 87th minute Georghi Hristov lob bounced back off the bar after a late run by the substitute. . . . more . . .
Czech Republic 3 Scotland 2, 9th June 1999 (Jun 09, 1999)
The Czech Republic rose from a 2-0 beating to fire themselves into the Euro 2000 finals next summer. . . . more . . .
Armenia 0 Ukraine 0, 9th June 1999 (Jun 09, 1999)
Ukraine are stalling at the top of Group Four and could well be overtaken once France have rested their players this summer. . . . more . . .
Estonia 1 Lithuania 2, 9th June 1999 (Jun 09, 1999)
Estonia must start winning to avoid elimination from Euro 2000 but the prospect looks unlikely after this home defeat. . . . more . . .
Bulgaria 1 England 1, 9th June 1999 (Jun 09, 1999)
England's chances are running out in Group Five after this draw in Sofia. . . . more . . .
Lazio shares dip as Vieri sale confirmed (Jun 08, 1999)
SS Lazio's shares have fallen on the Italian Borsa by more than 7% as the club are expected to confirm the sale of striker Christian Vieri to Internazionale later today. . . . more . . .
Inter sign Vieri in £35 million deal (Jun 08, 1999)
A £35 million deal has been struck by Internazionale to sign Italy striker Christian Vieri from SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Lazio fans turn on 'prostitute' Vieri (Jun 08, 1999)
SS Lazio fans have branded Christian Vieri 'the prostitute of Italian football' in their rage against the transfer of the Italian international to Inter Milan today. . . . more . . .
Venezia line up Japan star Nanami for move (Jun 08, 1999)
Serie A side Venezia are to buy Japanese international Hiroshi Nanami. . . . more . . .
Hagi intends to play on with Romania (Jun 08, 1999)
Romanian star Gheorghe Hagi has announced that he will not retire from the international side. . . . more . . .
More injury worries for Keegan (Jun 08, 1999)
Defender Graham Le Saux has added to England’s injury worries, pulling out of the squad to face Bulgaria tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
All change for England (Jun 08, 1999)
England coach Kevin Keegan has included Michael Gray and Leeds United’s Jonathon Woodgate in the starting line up for tomorrow night’s crucial game against Bulgaria. . . . more . . .
Inter hope for Vieri deal (Jun 07, 1999)
Former Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has all but given up hope of signing Parma defender Lilian Thuram for the Milan club - but talks with SS Lazio about the future of striker Christian Vieri are continuing. . . . more . . .
Parma say Thuram stays with them (Jun 07, 1999)
Parma AC have again denied reports that French defender Lilian Thuram is to leave the club for Internazionale. . . . more . . .
Portugal 1 Slovakia 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 07, 1999)
It only took substitute forward Nuno Capucho some fifty seconds to settle this quiet match in Lisbon as the outstanding player of the night put him clear in front of goal in the 62nd minute. . . . more . . .
AS Roma in Mijatovic talks with Real (Jun 07, 1999)
AS Roma are negotiating with Real Madrid to buy Yugoslavian star Predrag Mijatovic. . . . more . . .
Spain 9 San Marino 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 07, 1999)
The Spanish goal machine shredded lowly San Marino as new coach Jose Luis Camacho continues to find the best form from his all star squad. . . . more . . .
Matthaeus to play in MLS next year (Jun 07, 1999)
German legend Lothar Matthaeus will move to the MLS to play for the New York metro Stars next spring. . . . more . . .
Israel 5 Austria 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 07, 1999)
Austria slumped again to another heavy defeat last night - this tie against Israel in Tel Aviv. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin try for Suker deal (Jun 07, 1999)
Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin have approached Croatian star Davor Suker about a summer transfer. . . . more . . .
Arsenal target Henry again (Jun 07, 1999)
Arsenal will bid for Juventus striker Thierry Henry if they fail to keep Nicolas Anelka at the club. . . . more . . .
FIFA want World Cup of champions in 2004 (Jun 07, 1999)
FIFA are planning a World Cup of champions in 2004. . . . more . . .
Finland 2 Turkey 4, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Turkey survived two early blows to score four goals and keep themselves in Group Three contention. . . . more . . .
Albania 1 Norway 2, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Tore Andre Flo maintained his excellent international scoring record for Norway with the winner in Tirana this afternoon. . . . more . . .
Azerbaijan 4 Liechtenstein 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
The Azeri side ran out easy winners to seal their first points in Group Seven against Liechtenstein. . . . more . . .
England 0 Sweden 0, June 5th 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Mad Paul Scholes set the tone for this ugly encounter when he earned a first minute booking for one of the crudest challengers of the season. . . . more . . .
Estonia 0 Czech Republic 2, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Euro 96 finalists are closing in on a place in the next phase of the year 2000 edition with this win in Tallinn. . . . more . . .
Iceland 2 Armenia 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Iceland won convincingly against a poor Armenian side in Reykjavic. . . . more . . .
Italy 4 Wales 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
The space given to the Italian full backs of Panucci and Maldini dictated this easy win for Italy in Bologna. . . . more . . .
Georgia 1 Greece 2, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Greece kept themselves in contention for a November play off place with this late win in Tbilisi. . . . more . . .
Faroe Islands 1 Scotland 1, June 5th 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Scotland's European championship campaign is on the brink of disaster after a last minute equaliser held them to a 1-1 draw in the Faroe Islands. . . . more . . .
Poland 2 Bulgaria 0, June 4th 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Poland piled on the pressure for England with this comfortable win. . . . more . . .
France 2 Russia 3, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
France suffered their first defeat as world champions against a spirited Russian side that leaves the Group Four picture far from clear. . . . more . . .
Romania 2 Hungary 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Adrian Ilie scored in only the second minute to put Romania on the way to a convincing home win. . . . more . . .
Ukraine 4 Andorra 0, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Ukraine produced another convincing win in Group Four against an Andorran side that were good enough to restrict the world champions France to a two goal win last October. . . . more . . .
FYR Macedonia 1 Croatia 1, 5th June 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Croatia are failing to live up to their World Cup form of last summer and let a win slip in Skopje. . . . more . . .
Latvia 1 Slovenia 2, June 5th 1999 (Jun 05, 1999)
Latvia took the lead but failed to see out the first half as Zahovic powered Slovenia to a win. . . . more . . .
Winter returns to Ajax (Jun 04, 1999)
Ajax Amsterdam have brought Internazionale midfielder Aron Winter back to the club after seven seasons in Italian football for the international player. . . . more . . .
Real moves for Anelka anger Arsenal (Jun 04, 1999)
Real Madrid are close to completing a four year deal to sign Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka - despite the London club's intention to report the Spanish side for illegal approaches to the player. . . . more . . .
Tottenham bid for striker Heskey (Jun 04, 1999)
Tottenham have made a £6 million bid for Leicester City striker Emile Heskey but they will be asked to pay more to sign the striker. . . . more . . .
UEFA cancel Yugoslavia game in Dublin (Jun 04, 1999)
UEFA have bowed to political pressure to cancel the Euro 2000 fixture between Yugoslavia and the Republic of Ireland which had been scheduled for Dublin tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Keegan sings praises of Beckham (Jun 03, 1999)
New England coach Kevin Keegan has endorsed one of his young stars as the potential match winner against Sweden and his player of the year. . . . more . . .
Irish will have to cancel Yugoslav visas to stop tie (Jun 03, 1999)
UEFA continue to insist that Saturday's Euro 2000 tie between Ireland and Yugoslavia is going ahead. . . . more . . .
Real and Juve battle for Anelka (Jun 03, 1999)
Real Madrid and Juventus are locked in a struggle to sign Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
Juventus target Van Nistelrooj (Jun 02, 1999)
Juventus are in negotiations with PSV Eindhoven to sign their striker Ruud Van Nistelrooj. . . . more . . .
UEFA rejects attempts to call off Yugoslavia game (Jun 02, 1999)
European governing body UEFA has rejected all calls for the postponement of the Euro 2000 tie between Ireland and Yugoslavia on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Vieri linked with Inter talks (Jun 02, 1999)
SS Lazio striker Christian Vieri has been linked with a move to Internazionale. . . . more . . .
England to play at Stadium of Light (Jun 02, 1999)
England are to play Belgium at the Stadium of Light the English FA announced this morning. . . . more . . .
Irish heat up campaign against Yugoslav tie (Jun 02, 1999)
The Irish government looks set to stop the Euro 2000 tie its side was due to play against Yugoslavia on Saturday in Group Eight. . . . more . . .
OM close to Desailly capture (Jun 02, 1999)
Olympique Marseilles are close to signing Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly. . . . more . . .
Salgado on verge of Real Madrid move (Jun 01, 1999)
Real Madrid will complete the signing of Celta Vigo's star defender Michel Salgado by the end of this week. . . . more . . .
Norway 1 Georgia 0, May 30th 1999 (Jun 01, 1999)
An early goal by Steffen Iversen settled this match and took Norway to 13 points in Group Two as they now move on to the difficult away game on Saturday with Albania. . . . more . . .
More trouble for Yugoslavia and Ireland tie (Jun 01, 1999)
The Irish Republic's Euro 2000 qualifier in Dublin on Saturday against Yugoslavia has been hit by more controversy. . . . more . . .
