Archive Euro 2000 News
Wenger says Anelka "99% certain" to not play again for Arsenal (Jul 30, 1999)
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has told Sky television news that he is "99% certain" that French striker Nicolas Anelka will never play for the club again. . . . more . . .
Atletico's deal for Leal collapses (Jul 30, 1999)
Atletico Madrid's transfer of Benfica teenager Hugo Leal has collapsed after the Portuguese authorities ruled the 19 year old midfielder was still bound by his contract to Lisbon giants Benfica. . . . more . . .
Hasselbaink wants to quit Leeds (Jul 30, 1999)
Leeds United striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has asked for a transfer after the rejection of a £10 million bid for the Dutchman by Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio kill off "crazy" Anelka chase (Jul 29, 1999)
SS Lazio have ended their interest in French striker Nicolas Anelka and have condemned selling club Arsenal for their cash demands. . . . more . . .
Germany 2 New Zealand 0, 28th July 1999 (Jul 29, 1999)
Germany restored some shaken confidence with this easy 2-0 win against New Zealand. . . . more . . .
Schwarz agrees Sunderland move (Jul 29, 1999)
Sunderland have completed the signing of Swedish international midfielder Stefan Schwarz. . . . more . . .
Panathinaikos in talks to sign Djorkaeff (Jul 29, 1999)
Panathinaikos have entered a second week of talks with Internazionale in a bid to sign French international Youri Djorkaeff. . . . more . . .
Carew on way to Rosenborg (Jul 28, 1999)
Norwegian champions Rosenborg will pay Valerenga £2.5 million for their tall teenage striker John Carew. . . . more . . .
Anelka and Arsenal in war of attrition (Jul 28, 1999)
Nicolas Anelka is continuing his rebellion against Arsenal and has absented himself from any pre season work with the club with a doctor's note from Paris. . . . more . . .
Kyiv in talks to sign Suker (Jul 28, 1999)
Kyiv Dynamo will hold talks next week with Croatian star Davor Suker to make the player their new striker. . . . more . . .
Arsenal say Anelka stays with them (Jul 27, 1999)
Arsenal have agreed to keep Nicolas Anelka after an epic transfer saga ended in disappointment for the French international. . . . more . . .
Arsenal hit by Seaman injury (Jul 27, 1999)
Arsenal will rule goalkeeper David Seaman out of their Charity Shield game against Manchester United later today after tests on his injured calf muscle. . . . more . . .
Anelka on verge of double move (Jul 27, 1999)
French star Nicolas Anelka is set to sign for Juventus in the next two hours - but long term suitors SS Lazio will also be buying a share of the striker and will play him for two seasons in a unique transfer deal. . . . more . . .
'Boro seal Ziege transfer (Jul 27, 1999)
AC Milan have sold German international defender Christian Ziege to Middlesbrough in a £5 million move according to the player's agent. . . . more . . .
Juventus deny deal to buy Anelka (Jul 27, 1999)
Juventus have denied a double deal exists with SS Lazio to sign French striker Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio still hope to sign Anelka (Jul 27, 1999)
SS Lazio say their attempt to sign Nicolas Anelka is "not dead" in a statement tonight from Rome. . . . more . . .
Nicolas Anelka signs for SS Lazio (Jul 26, 1999)
SS Lazio have confirmed the signing of French international striker Nicolas Anelka from Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Blatter says Beckenbauer "ideal" to succeed him (Jul 26, 1999)
Sepp Blatter has told the German press that Franz Beckenbauer is his "ideal" successor as FIFA president in an interview that boost Germany's attempts to stage the 2006 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Anelka to SS Lazio - the final hours (Jul 26, 1999)
French striker Nicolas Anelka will decide today whether to complete his transfer to SS Lazio from Arsenal after 151 days of rows and indecision from all parties involved in the talks. . . . more . . .
Brazil 4 Germany 0, 24th July 1999 (Jul 26, 1999)
Germany ran out second best to the Brazil reserve in this 4-0 eclipse in Guadalajara in the first meeting between these two nations in any competition. . . . more . . .
Neville ruled out of United defence (Jul 23, 1999)
Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville will miss the start of the season with a persistent groin problem. . . . more . . .
Hamann signs for Reds and links Babbel to Liverpool (Jul 23, 1999)
Outspoken German international Dietmar Hamann has joined Liverpool in an £8 million move from Newcastle and immediately fuelled speculation concerning another transfer. . . . more . . .
Sponsors to hold contracts of future if Anelka makes history (Jul 22, 1999)
Several advertisers and sponsors have been in talks with player's agents and managers about a new set of contracts for the top stars of the world game if Nicolas Anelka or another player wins a freedom of contract case against a club. . . . more . . .
Arsenal and England lose captain to six week injury (Jul 22, 1999)
Arsenal are considering an attempt to revive their interest in Juventus central defender Gianluca Pessotto now the severity of captain Tony Adams' hernia condition is clear. . . . more . . .
Ulf Kirsten says he will retire next summer (Jul 22, 1999)
German national team striker Ulf Kirsten has told reporters that he intends to retire next summer. . . . more . . .
Liverpool upbeat about Owen fitness (Jul 22, 1999)
Liverpool say that star striker Michael Owen has passed a scan on his hamstring and will resume training soon. . . . more . . .
Keane to have more United pay talks next week (Jul 22, 1999)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane will re-open negotiations about a new contract with the treble winners next week - but the two sides have massive differences to settle. . . . more . . .
Anelka problems set to continue (Jul 22, 1999)
Arsenal director David Dein admitted yesterday that the London club had agreed to sell Nicolas Anelka to Juventus. . . . more . . .
Hamann slams game in Germany (Jul 22, 1999)
The German midfielder on the verge of joining Liverpool has launched a volley of abuse at the game in his homeland. . . . more . . .
Inter still hope to sign Candela (Jul 21, 1999)
Internazionale are to try again to sign AS Roma's French international defender Vincent Candela with meetings before with weekend between Roma president Franco Sensi and Inter owner Massimo Moratti. . . . more . . .
Liverpool sell Ince to Middlesbrough (Jul 21, 1999)
Middlesbrough have signed Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince. . . . more . . .
Chapuisat returns to Switzerland (Jul 21, 1999)
Borussia Dortmund have sold Swiss international striker Stephane Chapuisat to FC Grasshoppers of Zurich. . . . more . . .
Anger over tiny World Cup ticket fine (Jul 21, 1999)
There has been an outcry across Europe to protest against the miniscule fine French authorities have incurred for their World Cup ticket fiasco last year. . . . more . . .
Juventus ready to rival Villa for Robbie Keane (Jul 21, 1999)
Aston Villa face competition from Italy if they are to sign young Irish striker Robbie Keane. . . . more . . .
FC Porto close in on Couto deal (Jul 20, 1999)
FC Porto hope to complete the signing of international defender Fernando Couto by the end of this week. . . . more . . .
Venables considers Welsh offer (Jul 20, 1999)
Terry Venables has been asked to become the new Wales manager. . . . more . . .
Injury fears back to haunt Michael Owen (Jul 19, 1999)
Liverpool and England star Michael Owen has suffered a set back in his bid to return from the hamstring injury which halted his season last April. . . . more . . .
Portuguese teen star Leal on way to Atletico (Jul 19, 1999)
Atletico Madrid will complete the signing of Portuguese international Hugo Leal from Benfica this week. . . . more . . .
Del Piero to play for Juventus tonight (Jul 19, 1999)
Juventus will welcome star striker Alessandro Del Piero back from injury tonight with a training game in the Alps. . . . more . . .
West Ham want to bring back Croatian Bilic (Jul 19, 1999)
West Ham are to re-sign Croatian defender Slaven Bilic after two poor seasons with Everton. . . . more . . .
Shearer signs new contract to stay with Newcastle (Jul 19, 1999)
England striker Alan Shearer has signed a new contract with Newcastle United. . . . more . . .
United call off interest in Djorkaeff (Jul 19, 1999)
Manchester United have halted transfer talks with Internazionale aimed at signing French international Youri Djorkaeff. . . . more . . .
Aston Villa step in for Israeli (Jul 19, 1999)
Aston Villa are to step in top sign Israeli international Naguan Garayeb after Premiership rivals Tottenham pulled out of a move to sign the left back. . . . more . . .
Leverkusen succeed in Ballack approach (Jul 16, 1999)
German international midfielder Michael Ballack will join Bayer Leverkusen in August. . . . more . . .
Anelka rules out court action against transfer (Jul 16, 1999)
Nicolas Anelka's new lawyer has told reporters that the FRench striker does not intend to take legal action against Arsenal in the European Court. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio go back in for Anelka (Jul 16, 1999)
SS Lazio have reopened talks with Arsenal over the future of French striker Nicolas Anelka after raising an offer that was rejected two days ago by £2 million. . . . more . . .
Suker in talks with Perugia (Jul 16, 1999)
Perugia hope to sign Croatian World Cup star Davor Suker next week. . . . more . . .
Inter target Seedorf as Moratti takes charge again (Jul 16, 1999)
Massimo Moratti has returned tho the presidency of Internazionale after resignation three months ago. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia turn to Boskov (Jul 16, 1999)
Yugoslavia have turned to former Sampdoria and SS Napoli coach Vujadin Boskov to take charge of their national team. . . . more . . .
Atletico get shock with Rapaijc valuation (Jul 15, 1999)
Perugia have slapped a £16 million transfer price on Croatian striker Milan Rapaijc after interest from Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
Inter in talks to sell Djorkaeff to Tottenham (Jul 15, 1999)
Internazionale are in talks with Tottenham to sell French midfielder Youri Djorkaeff for £7 million. . . . more . . .
Ferdinand signs new West Ham deal until 2005 (Jul 15, 1999)
Young England defender Rio Ferdinand has ended months of speculation by signing a new contract with West Ham. . . . more . . .
Newcastle set to land Dyer (Jul 14, 1999)
Newcastle United hope to complete the signing of young England defender Kieron Dyer by the weekend. . . . more . . .
Anelka - wait goes on as striker looks to Bosman lawyer (Jul 14, 1999)
Reporters have gathered outside the Highbury headquarters of Arsenal this morning to hear the latest on the Nicolas Anelka transfer saga. . . . more . . .
Captain Keane rejects United contract offer (Jul 14, 1999)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane moved a step nearer to leaving the treble winners today when he admitted that a new contract offer from the club had been rejected. . . . more . . .
Sunderland start Schwarz talks with Valencia (Jul 14, 1999)
Sunderland have opened talks with Valencia to sign Swedish international midfielder Stefan Schwarz. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia dump two-timing coach (Jul 14, 1999)
Yugoslavia have fired national team coach Milan Zivadinovic and are ion talks with former Atletico Madrid boss Radomir Antic to take charge of their Euro 2000 qualification campaign. . . . more . . .
Juventus ready to link Davids with Keane bid (Jul 14, 1999)
The Juventus delegation in London to try and complete the purchase of French international Nicolas Anelka have been alerted to the impasse reached by Manchester United in their contract talks with captain Roy Keane. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio quit Anelka transfer as legal battle looms (Jul 14, 1999)
SS Lazio have quit their attempt to sign French striker Nicolas Anelka from Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Olympiakos buy Zahovic from Porto (Jul 14, 1999)
Greek champions Olympiakos have signed Slovakian midfielder Zlatko Zahovic from FC Porto. . . . more . . .
Tottenham go back in for Suker (Jul 13, 1999)
Tottenham Hotspur have revived their interest in Croatian striker Davor Suker after failing in a succession of bids this summer to revise their attack. . . . more . . .
Anelka threatens Juventus bid with court action (Jul 13, 1999)
Arsenal will today reject SS Lazio's offer for Nicolas Anelka and ask them to raise their bid. . . . more . . .
Germany announce Confederations Cup squad (Jul 12, 1999)
Germany have announced their squad for the Confederations Cup which starts later this month. . . . more . . .
Villa lead chase for Irish star (Jul 12, 1999)
Aston Villa have been cleared by Wolves to try and sign their Irish international striker Robbie Keane. . . . more . . .
Liverpool reject Fowler bid from Arsenal (Jul 12, 1999)
Liverpool have rejected a £12 million offer from Arsenal for striker Robbie Fowler as the London club start life without Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
Arsenal launch Heskey raid (Jul 12, 1999)
The failure of an attempt to sign Robbie Fowler from Liverpool has prompted Arsenal to make a £9 million bid to sign Emile Heskey. . . . more . . .
Tottenham reported to FIFA after dumping Israeli (Jul 12, 1999)
Israeli international Naguan Garyiayeb's dream move to Tottenham has collapsed after the London club axed a deal agreed nearly three months ago. . . . more . . .
Clock is ticking against Anelka move to Lazio (Jul 12, 1999)
SS Lazio have extended their deadline to Arsenal in the epic Nicolas Anelka transfer saga. . . . more . . .
Brown fights on as Scotland coach (Jul 12, 1999)
Scotland national team coach Craig Brown has confirmed that he will co-operate with the SFA inquiry into a tape recording of bigoted songs which are alleged to feature Brown. . . . more . . .
AS Roma plan Djorkaeff move (Jul 09, 1999)
AS Roma are keen to sign French international Youri Djorkaeff. . . . more . . .
Chelsea in talks with goalkeeper Wright (Jul 09, 1999)
Chelsea have been quoted a £5 million price to sign young England goalkeeper Richard Wright. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina prepare bid for Nedved (Jul 09, 1999)
Fiorentina want to sign SS Lazio midfielder Pavel Nedved. . . . more . . .
Henry link gives Juve hope with Anelka move (Jul 08, 1999)
Juventus have offered Thierry Henry to Arsenal in a bid to sign Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
Hamann to stay with Newcastle (Jul 08, 1999)
Arsenal have failed to sign German midfielder Dietmar Hamann from Newcastle United. . . . more . . .
Helmer agrees to Sunderland move (Jul 08, 1999)
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Helmer will join Sunderland at the weekend on a free transfer. . . . more . . .
Davids in London to talk with United (Jul 08, 1999)
Juventus midfielder Edgar Davids is in London this morning to discuss a £10 million transfer to Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Celtic complete Berkovic signing (Jul 08, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic have completed the £5.5 million signing of midfield play maker Eyal Berkovic from West Ham. . . . more . . .
Peruzzi joining Inter today (Jul 07, 1999)
Angelo Peruzzi is in Milan this morning to complete a medical before his transfer to Internazionale. . . . more . . .
United target Davids (Jul 07, 1999)
Manchester United are preparing a £10 million bid to sign Dutch international Edgar Davids from Juventus. . . . more . . .
Parma AC buy defender and bring in Ortega (Jul 07, 1999)
Parma AC have signed defender Johan Walem from Udinese. . . . more . . .
Benfica to bring in Norway's top scorer (Jul 06, 1999)
Benfica will complete the transfer signing next week of the top scorer in Norwegian football as Sigurd Rushfeldt moves to the Portuguese giants. . . . more . . .
Doubts surround Hendry's future with Rangers (Jul 06, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers defender Colin Hendry has been linked again with a return to former club Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio in Anelka price wrangle (Jul 06, 1999)
SS Lazio's marathon attempt to sign Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka stalled yesterday after talks in London. . . . more . . .
Celtic to add Berkovic to midfield (Jul 06, 1999)
Glasgow Celtic are hoping to complete two signings in two days to strengthen their midfield. . . . more . . .
Cragnotti arrives in London to seal Anelka move (Jul 05, 1999)
SS Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti has arrived in London to complete the signing of Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka. . . . more . . .
AS Roma fail in Ferdinand bid (Jul 05, 1999)
Premiership club West Ham have denied that young England defender Rio Ferdinand will join AS Roma this week in a £12 million move. . . . more . . .
Wednesday want Oliveira as Carbone calls in sick (Jul 05, 1999)
Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with Fiorentina to sign striker Luis Oliveira. . . . more . . .
Arsenal close to Hamann deal (Jul 02, 1999)
Arsenal are set to buy German midfielder Dietmar Hamann from Newcastle United. . . . more . . .
UEFA try for Ireland and Yugoslavia date (Jul 02, 1999)
European governing body UEFA are hoping to schedule the Euro 2000 tie between Republic of Ireland and Yugoslavia for September 1st. . . . more . . .
Peruzzi to join Inter soon (Jul 02, 1999)
Internazionale are to sign Juventus goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi next week. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio to wait for Anelka (Jul 02, 1999)
SS Lazio will leave Nicolas Anelka as an Arsenal player until next week. . . . more . . .
