Archive Euro 2000 News
United to set up Beckham Internet site for merchandise (Mar 31, 2000)
Manchester United is to create its own specialised David Beckham Internet site to support merchandise for the England star. . . . more . . .
Barca eye move for Italy's Negro (Mar 30, 2000)
FC Barcelona may bid at least £10 million to sign SS Lazio centre back Paolo Negro in the summer. . . . more . . .
Sweden's Schwarz to miss rest of the year (Mar 30, 2000)
Swedish international Stefan Schwarz is out of this summers Euro 2000 tournament after ripping his Achilles tendon. . . . more . . .
England look for alternatives to injured Le Saux (Mar 30, 2000)
England coach Kevin Keegan is ready to dump Chelsea full back Graeme Le Saux from his Euro 2000 plans as the player suffers with a long term injury. . . . more . . .
Valencia lose Ilie for a month with muscle tear (Mar 30, 2000)
Valencia have ruled Romanian striker Adrien Ilie out of their Champions League quarter final against SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Olympiakos fine Zahovic and want to sell rebel (Mar 30, 2000)
Olympiakos have dumped Slovenian star Zlatko Zahovic on the transfer market after the attacking midfielder rowed angrily with team coach Bigon this week. . . . more . . .
Anelka on way back to Real Madrid team (Mar 29, 2000)
Real Madrid have ended striker Nicolas Anelka's suspension from the club but he will miss the first leg of the Spanish club's Champions League quarter final against Manchester United next week. . . . more . . .
Germany's Deisler has groin surgery (Mar 28, 2000)
Middlesbrough transfer target Sebastian Deisler has undergone groin surgery this morning after puling out of Germany's squad to play Croatia in Zagreb tomorrow night. . . . more . . .
AS Roma react angrily to Totti rumours (Mar 28, 2000)
AS Roma have barred two journalists from interviews in an angry reaction to claims that he club will sell captain Francesco Totti to hated city rivals SS Lazio in the summer. . . . more . . .
Injured Hedman gives way to Asper in Sweden squad (Mar 28, 2000)
A back injury has forced Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman to pull out of tomorrow's friendly in Graz against Austria. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid set to end Anelka's ban today (Mar 28, 2000)
Real Madrid are set to bring Nicolas Anelka back into the squad to face Champions League holders Manchester United after a public apology this morning from the French striker to the club, its players and fans. . . . more . . .
Juventus think Zidane will be fit to face Lazio (Mar 28, 2000)
Juventus are now optimistic that star midfielder Zinedine Zidane will be fit to play in Saturday's title decider on Saturday against SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Zidane to miss Italian title decider (Mar 27, 2000)
French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane has been forced out of the squad to play a friendly at Hampden Park Glasgow on Wednesday amid fears of a new knee injury. . . . more . . .
Anderlecht defensive pairing added to Belgian squad (Mar 27, 2000)
Belgium coach Robert Waseige has been forced to make two changes to his squad for the friendly against fellow Euro 2000 hosts Holland in Brussels on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Czechs make changes for Australia game (Mar 27, 2000)
The Czech Republic have made three changes to the squad to play Australia on Wednesday after injuries suffered at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Italy will not pair Inzaghis against Spain (Mar 27, 2000)
Italy coach Dino Zoff has told reporters that the Inzaghi brothers will not be playing together in the friendly against Spain on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Holland lose De Boer and Hasselbaink from squad (Mar 27, 2000)
Holland have added PSV Eindhoven striker Arnold Bruggink and Heerenveen midfielder Jeffrey Talan to their squad to face Belgium on Wednesday in a Brussels friendly. . . . more . . .
Candela to miss next month for AS Roma (Mar 26, 2000)
AS Roma and France full back Vincent Candela will miss the next month with a thigh muscle strain. . . . more . . .
Italy lose Vieri and add Simone Inzaghi to squad (Mar 26, 2000)
Italy's front line for the friendly against Spain on Wednesday has been hit hard by injuries with Vincenzo Montella and Christian Vieri both withdrawing before coach Dino Zoff announced his 22 man squad. . . . more . . .
Injuries hit Germany squad (Mar 24, 2000)
German internationals Marco Brade and Sebastian Deisler are out of next weeks friendly match against Croatia after suffering injuries. . . . more . . .
Dutch agree to rest Bergkamp from Belgium game (Mar 24, 2000)
Holland have heeded Arsenal's request to rest striker Dennis Bergkamp from their international friendly against fellow Euro 2000 hosts Belgium next week. . . . more . . .
Only 200 Euro 2000 tickets left (Mar 24, 2000)
This summers European Championships have been declared as almost sold out. . . . more . . .
Belgium start to create nucleus for Euro 2000 (Mar 24, 2000)
There were no surprises from Belgian coach Robert Waseige in his twenty man squad to face fellow Euro 200 hosts Holland in Brussels next week. . . . more . . .
Valencia sign Carew on pre contract (Mar 24, 2000)
Valencia have agreed a £5.5 million fee with Rosenborg of Trondheim to sign striker John Carew. . . . more . . .
Spain name squad to face Italy (Mar 24, 2000)
Spain have announced their squad to face Italy next week. . . . more . . .
China to meet Yugoslavia next week (Mar 24, 2000)
Yugoslavia have announced their squad to face China next week. . . . more . . .
Romania name squad for Greece trip (Mar 23, 2000)
Romania have announced their squad to face Greece next week. . . . more . . .
Germany call up core from Leverkusen (Mar 23, 2000)
Germany have recalled Bayer Leverkusen striker Paolo Rink for the friendly next week against Croatia. . . . more . . .
Portugal name squad to face Denmark (Mar 23, 2000)
Portugal have announced their squad to face Denmark next week. . . . more . . .
Jeremies to stay with Bayern Munich on new contract (Mar 23, 2000)
Bayern Munich midfielder Jens Jeremies has agreed a new contract with the Bundesliga club to last until 2003. . . . more . . .
Historic Chelsea defeat leaves Deschamps concussed (Mar 23, 2000)
Chelsea midfielder Didier Deschamps spent the night in hospital after suffering concussion in the 2-1 home defeat by SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Totti pledges future to "my Roma" (Mar 22, 2000)
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti says he wants to stay with "my Roma". . . . more . . .
West Ham sign new contract with Joe Cole (Mar 22, 2000)
West HHam United have signed a new contract with young star Joe Cole. . . . more . . .
Thuram agrees new Parma deal until 2005 (Mar 22, 2000)
French defender Lillian Thuram is to join Parma AC team mate Hernan Crespo by signing a new contract with the club. . . . more . . .
Norway stick to old guard in Euro 2000 warm-up (Mar 21, 2000)
Norway have named their squad to face Switzerland next week. . . . more . . .
Denmark include Laursen in squad to play Portugal (Mar 21, 2000)
Verona full back Martin Laursen was the only uncapped player named in the Danish squad to face fellow Euro 2000 contenders Portugal on March 29th in a friendly. . . . more . . .
Suspended Anelka to miss next two games for France (Mar 21, 2000)
French team coach Roger Lemerre has confirmed that Real Madrid striker Nicolas Anelka will definitely not play for France in a friendly against Scotland next week or their next match against Slovenia. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio rule Nesta out of Chelsea and Roma games (Mar 20, 2000)
SS Lazio have ruled central defender Alessandro Nesta out of Wednesday night's Champions League decider at Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Tottenham offer Anderton a contract extension (Mar 20, 2000)
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Darren Anderton has been offered a contract extension to stay with the London club. . . . more . . .
Srnicek may miss Oz game for Czechs (Mar 20, 2000)
The Czech squad has been named for their friendly match against Australia on March 29. . . . more . . .
France to play Engand on September 2nd (Mar 18, 2000)
The English FA have confirmed a friendly date in Paris on September 2nd against World Cup holders France as part of Kevin Keegan's preparations for the World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Old Wembley to close with England v Germany in World Cup (Mar 17, 2000)
England are to play Germany at Wembley barely weeks before the stadium is demolished. . . . more . . .
Wenger defends Anelka after ban by Real Madrid (Mar 17, 2000)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has criticised Real Madrid's decision to ban rebel striker Nicolas Anelka for 45 days. . . . more . . .
New Phillips contract with Sunderland puts him among elite (Mar 16, 2000)
Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has agreed a new five year contract with the Premiership club. . . . more . . .
Arsenal want Maniero to replace Petit (Mar 16, 2000)
Arsenal want to sign Venezia midfielder Filipo Maniero but face competition from Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid reject Inter offer for Guti (Mar 16, 2000)
Real Madrid have rejected an attempt by Internazionale to sign midfielder Jose Maria Gutierrez. . . . more . . .
Sweden announce squad for Graz friendly (Mar 15, 2000)
Sweden coach Tommy Soderberg has announced his squad for a March 29th friendly against Austria in in Graz. . . . more . . .
Valerenga to sign Rekdal next week (Mar 14, 2000)
Hertha Berlin have released veteran defender Kjetil Rekdal to return to Norwegian football next week. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid ban Anelka for 45 days (Mar 14, 2000)
Real Madrid have banned rebel striker Nicolas Anelka for 45 days and fined their record signing £400,000 for refusing to train with the squad. . . . more . . .
Two Leeds United stars charged with race attack (Mar 14, 2000)
Two Leeds United stars have been charged with grievous bodily harm and affray after a race attack on an Asian youth in January. . . . more . . .
England dump Leeds pair on race attack charges (Mar 14, 2000)
England have dumped defender Jonathon Woodgate from their Euro 2000 campaign after the Leeds United player was charged with grievous bodily harm and affray following a racial assault on an Asian teenager last January. . . . more . . .
Germany accept Paris match next year (Mar 13, 2000)
Germany have confirmed a February 14th date next year for a friendly against World Cup holders France. . . . more . . .
Anelka forced to train alone by anxious Real (Mar 13, 2000)
Real Madrid are to make striker Nicolas Anelka train by himself today and are to ratify a heavy fine for the French international at a board meeting later today. . . . more . . .
Uruguay name squad to start World Cup campaign (Mar 12, 2000)
Daniel Passarella has name Uruguay's squad to play Bolivia in their first 2002 World Cup qualifying game on March 29th. . . . more . . .
Sanz:"Anelka has mental problems" (Mar 12, 2000)
Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has told reportres that record £23 million signing Nicolas Anelka "has mental problems". . . . more . . .
Egypt to provide referee for Euro 2000 (Mar 11, 2000)
The African referee provided for the European Championships in June will be provided by Egypt. . . . more . . .
Parma AC ask Lazio for Sergio Conceicao (Mar 11, 2000)
Parma AC have joined Internazionale in pursuit of Portuguese midfielder Sergio Conceicao. . . . more . . .
Anelka still high on SS Lazio list of targets (Mar 11, 2000)
Nicolas Anelka has been dropped by Real Madrid from training again as speculation in Rome grows that SS Lazio will revive their transfer plan for the 20 year old striker. . . . more . . .
Bergkamp to retire from internationals after Euro 2000 (Mar 11, 2000)
Holland striker Dennis Bergkamp is to retire from international football after the Euro 2000 finals. . . . more . . .
Real dump Anelka after training row (Mar 10, 2000)
Nicolas Anelka is back in trouble with Real Madrid after refusing to train today. . . . more . . .
Liverpool sign Heskey (Mar 10, 2000)
Liverpool have completed the signing of England striker Emile Heskey for £11 million - months after worldsoccernews.com first reported their interest in the young front runner on October 20th. . . . more . . .
AC Milan offer Bierhoff for Crespo (Mar 10, 2000)
AC Milan want to swap German captain Oliver Bierhoff for Hernan Crespo and may also add cash to their plan to tempt Parma AC this summer. . . . more . . .
Vieri to make film debut in Picasso project (Mar 09, 2000)
Internazionale striker Christian Vieri is to make his acting debut in a new feature film about the life of artist Pablo Picasso. . . . more . . .
Juventus make move for Milosevic (Mar 09, 2000)
Juventus have opened talks with Real Zaragoza about the transfer of Yugoslav international striker Savo Milosevic in the summer. . . . more . . .
Chelsea bid for Dino Baggio and eye Aimar (Mar 08, 2000)
Chelsea are preparing an offer to Italian international Dino Baggio to try to tempt the midfielder away from Parma AC. . . . more . . .
Injured Van Nistelrooy ruled out for two months (Mar 08, 2000)
Arsenal target Ruud Van Nistelrooy will miss the next two months of the Dutch league season after injuring a knee in a friendly. . . . more . . .
Injured Luis Enrique out of Spain's Euro 2000 plans (Mar 07, 2000)
Spain and FC Barcelona are set to end the season without midfielder Luis Enrique. . . . more . . .
Bologna get Binotto back from long injury (Mar 06, 2000)
Bologna have brought back midfielder Jonatan Binotto after a five month injury absence. . . . more . . .
Villa sign Nilis for next season (Mar 06, 2000)
Aston Villa have signed Belgian international striker Luc Nilis for next season. . . . more . . .
Petit gesture investigated by FA (Mar 06, 2000)
Arsenal midfielder Emanuel Petit is facing an FA charge following his gesture to the crowd during yesterday afternoons 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. . . . more . . .
Ajax buy Romanian goalkeeper Lobont (Mar 04, 2000)
Rapid Bucharest have sold goalkkeepr Bogdan Lobont to Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Italy confirm April game with Portugal (Mar 03, 2000)
Italy have confirmed a friendly for April 26th against Portugal. . . . more . . .
England want Spain to be last side at Wembley (Mar 02, 2000)
England are in talks to invite the Spanish national team to be the last country to play at the old Wembley stadium. . . . more . . .
