Archive World Cup 2002 News
Celtic fail with Elliott offer (Jul 31, 2001)
Glasgow Celtic have failed with a £3.5 million bid for Leicester City captain Matthew Elliott. . . . more . . .
Scolari recalls Leonardo for Brazil but no Romario (Jul 31, 2001)
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up veteran and former captain Leonardo. . . . more . . .
Van der Sar joins Fulham from Juventus (Jul 31, 2001)
Juventus have sold goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar to Fulham for £7 millon. . . . more . . .
Romario's Mexico jaunt killed off Brazil recall hopes (Jul 31, 2001)
The decision by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari to drop star striker Romario is due to injuries. . . . more . . .
Dudek turns down Tottenham loan offer (Jul 31, 2001)
Polish international goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has turned down the chance to join Tottenham. . . . more . . .
New round of Riquelme talks for FC Barcelona (Jul 31, 2001)
FC Barcelona are again in talks over Juan Riquelme's future with Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Chelsea see Geremi signing collapse (Jul 30, 2001)
Chelsea have failed to sign Cameroon star Geremi Ndjitap from Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
OM want Djorkaeff (Jul 30, 2001)
Olympique Marseille have offered Kaiserslautern £2 million for French veteran Youri Djorkaeff. . . . more . . .
Nigeria coach Shaibu wins World Cup contract (Jul 30, 2001)
Nigeria have rewarded coach Amodu Shaibu with a contract to next year's 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina offer Repka to Celtic (Jul 30, 2001)
Fiorentina have offered two defenders to Glasgow Celtic to try And ease their financial problems. . . . more . . .
Kyiv and Ukraine lose Shovkovsky (Jul 30, 2001)
Kyiv Dynamo's Champions League plans have been hit by a long term injury to goalkeeper Olexander Shovkovsky. . . . more . . .
Jardel returns to FC Porto (Jul 30, 2001)
Brazilian striker Jardel is to going back to FC Porto. . . . more . . .
Boca Juniors to sign Japan striker Takahara (Jul 29, 2001)
Copa Libertadores champions Boca Juniors hope to seal the signing of Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara next week from Jubilo Iwata. . . . more . . .
Zidane denies drug doctor links and says he will sue (Jul 29, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane has denied using an Italian doctor linked to supplying banned drugs to cyclists and says he will sue for slander the Rome newspaper 'Corriere dello Sport'. . . . more . . .
Celtic and Rangers to England is "inevitable" (Jul 28, 2001)
A move by Glasgow Celtic and Rangers to the Premiership in England is "inevitable" says the majority shareholder in the Scottish champions. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona rubbish De Boer's drug claims (Jul 28, 2001)
FC Barcelona have denied claims by defender Frank De Boer that the Catalan club were responsible for using substances that resulted in a positive dope test for the Dutch star in March. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona and Holland get De Boer back (Jul 27, 2001)
FC Barcelona captain Frank De Boer is free to play the coming season and take part in the 2002 World Cup finals after UEFA cut his ban for failing a drug test. . . . more . . .
Manso on way to OM (Jul 27, 2001)
Olympique Marseille have reached agreement with former Newell's Old Boys midfielder Damian Manso for £4 million. . . . more . . .
Lazio and Parma are rivals for Zenden (Jul 27, 2001)
Parma AC are leading the race to sign Boudewijn Zenden from FC Barcelona with SS Lazio again interested in the Dutchman. . . . more . . .
FIFA adjust World Cup ticket supply (Jul 27, 2001)
World governing body FIFA has cut off part of the supply of 2002 World Cup tickets to Korea and Japan to divert extra tickets to foreign fans. . . . more . . .
Hedegger returns as Bolivia coach (Jul 27, 2001)
Bolivia have confirmed Jorge Habegger as their new coach. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo gets pay rise in FC Barcelona settlement (Jul 27, 2001)
Rivaldo has seen his pay increased by FC Barcelona after threatening to quit the club. . . . more . . .
Scolari recalls European stars for Brazil (Jul 27, 2001)
Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Vampeta and Elber are all back in the Brazil squad as they prepare to face Panama and Paraguay next month. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona could get Mantorras after Simao sale (Jul 27, 2001)
FC Barcelona have sold Portuguese winger Simao Sabrosa to Benfica for £7 million. . . . more . . .
Bolivia coach resigns (Jul 26, 2001)
Bolivia coach Carlos Aragones has quit after their Copa America exit. . . . more . . .
New 2006 deal keeps Kluivert at FC Barcelona (Jul 26, 2001)
Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert has renewed his contract with FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Italy to play Morocco in September (Jul 26, 2001)
Italy are to host Morocco for a September friendly in Piacenza. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo: "I was ready to quit" (Jul 26, 2001)
Ronaldo says he almost quit football after his three years of injury problems. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina eye Austrian goalkeeper Manninger (Jul 26, 2001)
Fiorentina want to sign Austrian international Alex Manninger from Arsenal. . . . more . . .
Zidane named in Ferrari drug inquiry (Jul 26, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane was one of the star footballers who consulted an Italian doctor linked to the supply of performance enhancing drugs to athletes claims an inquiry witness. . . . more . . .
Malaga bid for Kanu (Jul 26, 2001)
Malaga have offered Arsenal £9 million for Nwankwo Kanu. . . . more . . .
Kuffour agrees new Bayern Munich deal (Jul 26, 2001)
Defender Samuel Kuffour has agreed to extend his contract with Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona say Rivaldo is staying with them (Jul 26, 2001)
FC Barcelona say Rivaldo is to stay with them but the player has been in contact with his agents to assess the level of interest in Italy. . . . more . . .
Wolfsburg dump Akpoborie (Jul 26, 2001)
Nigerian striker Jonathan Akpoborie has quit VfL Wolfsburg for zweiteliga club FC Saarbrueken. . . . more . . .
Masinga joins Coventry (Jul 25, 2001)
South African forward Phil Masinga has joined Coventry City. . . . more . . .
De Boer appeals against drug ban to UEFA (Jul 25, 2001)
FC Barcelona defender Frank De Boer is to appeal tomorrow against a one year ban after failing a drug test last season. . . . more . . .
Figo gives Zidane warning (Jul 25, 2001)
European Footballer of the Year Luis Figo has tried to dampen some of the hysteria surrounding the arrival of French star Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo tells Lazio: "I'm for sale" (Jul 25, 2001)
SS Lazio, AC Milan, Juventus and Manchester United are on alert after Rivaldo threatened to quit FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Zaragoza sign Komljenovic (Jul 25, 2001)
Yugoslav international Sloboban Komljenovic has joined Real Zaragoza from Kaiserslautern. . . . more . . .
Brazil: CBF send for Zagallo (Jul 25, 2001)
The CBF are to ask veteran coach Mario Zagallo to help Luiz Felipe Scolari with the Brazil team. . . . more . . .
Leboeuf completes move to OM (Jul 25, 2001)
Olympique Marseille have signed Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf for £1.3 million. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio give up on Cannavaro move (Jul 25, 2001)
SS Lazio have finaly given up hope of signing star defender Fabio Cannavaro from Parma AC this summer. . . . more . . .
Japan predicts World Cup bullet train bonanza (Jul 25, 2001)
Japan say more than 400,000 visitors are expected at next year's World Cup finals which it will host with Korea. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco sign Domoraud and Jugovic on loan (Jul 25, 2001)
Internazionale have released midfielders Vladimir Jugovic and Cyril Domoraud to AS Monaco on loan. . . . more . . .
AEK Athens sign Gamarra on loan (Jul 24, 2001)
Flamengo have allowed Paraguay captain Carlos Gamarra to join AEK Athens on a year's loan. . . . more . . .
AC Milan turn away from Dalla Bona for Laursen move (Jul 24, 2001)
AC Milan are turning away from signing Chelsea midfielder Sam Dalla Bona for £5 million to concentrate on Verona's Martin Laursen. . . . more . . .
Valencia agree de los Santos deal (Jul 24, 2001)
Valencia are to sign Malaga midfielder Gonzalo de los Santos for £10 million. . . . more . . .
AC Milan rule out share float for a year (Jul 24, 2001)
AC Milan say they are not going to issue shares on the Italian stock market this year. . . . more . . .
Hedman on way to Everton (Jul 24, 2001)
Everton are to sign Swedish international goalkeeper Magnus Hedman tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Brazil's press savages team of losers (Jul 24, 2001)
The Brazilian press is furious again with its bungling national team. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo hits two goals on return to action (Jul 24, 2001)
Ronaldo scored twice in a training game in Bormio yesterday as he reached another level of his Inter comeback. . . . more . . .
Eriksson wants England players to see psychologist (Jul 24, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson wants a psychologist to help his players. . . . more . . .
Struggling Scolari can turn to Ronaldo (Jul 24, 2001)
Under fire Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari said little to defend his players after a 2-0 defeat by Honduras in the Copa America last night. . . . more . . .
OM sign Leboeuf from Chelsea (Jul 24, 2001)
Olympique Marseille have signed Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf for £1.3 million. . . . more . . .
Morocco to keep Coelho as coach after World Cup exit (Jul 24, 2001)
Morocco say coach Humberto Coelho will not be fired after the country's exit from World Cup qualification. . . . more . . .
PSG buy Leal from Atletico Madrid (Jul 23, 2001)
Paris St Germain are to sign midfielder Hugo Leal from Atletico Madrid for £5 million. . . . more . . .
Inamoto says Arsenal move "excellent for Japan" (Jul 23, 2001)
Arsenal have presented new signing Junichi Inamoto tp the press after spending £4 million to make him the first Japanese star in the Premiership. . . . more . . .
Hitzfeld: Germany and not United (Jul 23, 2001)
Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld does not want to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio still hope for Cannavaro (Jul 23, 2001)
SS Lazio are convinced that the arrival of Martin Djetou at Parma means Fabio Cannavaro can now sign for them but they face stiff resistance. . . . more . . .
Zidane: it's my Champions League (Jul 23, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane says he wants "win everything" with Real Madrid on his first appearance at the Santiago Bernabeau stadium. . . . more . . .
Wanchope on way to Malaga (Jul 23, 2001)
Manchester City are to lose Costa Rican striker Paolo Wanchope to Malaga. . . . more . . .
Ipswich to sign Finidi (Jul 23, 2001)
Finidi George is to join Ipswich Town later this week after agreeing a £4 million fee with Real Mallorca for the Nigerian star. . . . more . . .
Jamaica call off Brazil visit (Jul 23, 2001)
Jamaica have axed plans to play Brazil in a friendly on August 9th. . . . more . . .
FC Porto v Juventus for Jardel (Jul 23, 2001)
Galatasary striker Mario Jardel is a £12 million target for Juventus and former club FC Porto. . . . more . . .
Djetou joins Parma AC with five year contract (Jul 23, 2001)
Parma AC have confirmed the signing of French defender Martin Djetou from AS Monaco. . . . more . . .
New Real Madrid deal for Hierro delays bid for Vieira (Jul 23, 2001)
Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro has signed a contract extension to June 2003 with the Spanish champions. . . . more . . .
Wanchope wants Boca Juniors move (Jul 22, 2001)
Manchester City have signed Israeli international Eyal Berkovic but are set to lose Costa Rican striker Paolo Wanchope to South American champions Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Eto'o signs six year deal with Real Mallorca (Jul 22, 2001)
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has agreed a six year contract with Real Mallorca. . . . more . . .
Kandaurov to set up Villa move (Jul 22, 2001)
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Benfica midfielder Sergei Kandaurov. . . . more . . .
Djetou agrees to join Parma AC (Jul 20, 2001)
Parma AC have signed French defender Martin Djetou from AS Monaco. . . . more . . .
Copa America - Costa Rica 4 Bolivia 0 (Jul 20, 2001)
Costa Rica hammered Bolivia 4-0 in Medellin helped by two goals from Paolo Wanchope. . . . more . . .
Copa America - Honduras 1 Uruguay 0 (Jul 20, 2001)
Honduras beat Uruguay 1-0 to reach the Copa America quarter finals. . . . more . . .
Juventus start work on Jardel move (Jul 20, 2001)
Juventus are trying to clarify Mario Jardel's contract position with OM before launching a bid for the Brazilian striker. . . . more . . .
Drug bans handed out by Italian league (Jul 20, 2001)
SS Lazio defender Fernandou Couto has been suspended for ten months by the Italian league for faiing a dope test three months ago. . . . more . . .
Tottenham complete Ziege purchase (Jul 20, 2001)
Tottenham have completed the signing of German international Christian Ziege from Liverpool for £4.5 million. . . . more . . .
One year 'anti-Real Madrid' clause in Mendieta's Lazio contract (Jul 20, 2001)
Valencia do have a stipulation in Gaizka Mendieta's contract witrh SS Lazio that the player is not to be sold to Real Madrid without more money for them. . . . more . . .
Guardiola move points to Vieira decision by Arsenal (Jul 20, 2001)
Arsenal's recent interest in Spanish play maker Josep Guardiola is being linked to Patrick Vieria's future. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio to show off Mendieta tomorrow (Jul 19, 2001)
SS Lazio will present their new signing Gaizka Mendieta at their La Formello training ground tomorrow afternoon. . . . more . . .
Parma AC say Cannavaro stays with them (Jul 19, 2001)
Parma AC have refused to consider any new offer from SS Lazio for their star defender Fabio Cannavaro. . . . more . . .
Fulham ask Inter for Sukur (Jul 19, 2001)
Fulham have offered Inter £5 million for their Turkish striker Hakan Sukur. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona want Riquelme for December (Jul 19, 2001)
FC Barcelona are in talks again over Juan Riquelme's future and hope to sign the Argentine play maker from Boca Juniors in December. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio try again for Cannavaro (Jul 19, 2001)
SS Lazio have made another offer for Parma AC's star defender Fabio Cannavaro. . . . more . . .
Kily does not want Lazio swap with Salas to go through (Jul 19, 2001)
Argentine Kily Gonzales is not keen to join Gaizka Mendieta at SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
PSG wait for Ronaldinho verdict from FIFA (Jul 19, 2001)
FIFA are to make a final decision on the proposed transfer of Ronaldinho to PSG on July 27th. . . . more . . .
Jardel turns down OM to set up new transfer saga (Jul 19, 2001)
Galatasary striker Mario Jardel says he will not be joining Olympique Marseille as the French club tried to keep him away from the Copa America. . . . more . . .
Arsenal accuse United over "illegal" Vieira approach (Jul 18, 2001)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused Manchester United of making an illegal approach for his midfield star Patrick Vieira. . . . more . . .
Takeover bid for United starts (Jul 18, 2001)
The first moves in a massive £500 million takeover battle for Manchester United are being made by a mystery bidder on the London stock exchange. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio win battle for Mendieta (Jul 18, 2001)
Gaizka Mendieta's agent is in Rome to finalise his transfer to SS Lazio for £30 million. . . . more . . .
United deny Vieira claim from Arsenal (Jul 18, 2001)
Manchester United have denied claims by Arsenal that they made an illegal approach for unsettled midfielder Patrick Vieira. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid set to sign Zanetti (Jul 18, 2001)
Real Madrid are back in talks to sign Internazionale midfielder Javier Zanetti in a £9 million transfer. . . . more . . .
Valencia want Mendieta's Lazio contract to have 'anti-Real' clause (Jul 18, 2001)
Valencia want a stipulation in Gaika Mendieta's contract witrh SS Lazio that the player is not to be sold to Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Mendieta to Lazio and in 2002 to Real Madrid (Jul 18, 2001)
Gaizka Mendieta will spend the next season at SS Lazio before returning to Spain and Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona sign six year deal with Javier Saviola (Jul 18, 2001)
Javier Saviola has completed his transfer from River Plate to FC Barcelona by agreeing a six year contract. . . . more . . .
Mexican Palencia joins Espanyol (Jul 17, 2001)
Barcelona club Espanyol have signed Mexican striker Juan Francisco Palencia. . . . more . . .
Juventus look at Viduka or Carew (Jul 17, 2001)
Juventus are to offer Leeds United £25 million for Mark Viduka as they look to strengthen their attack after failing to sign Christian Vieri last week. . . . more . . .
OM sign Bierhoff after Ba (Jul 17, 2001)
Olympique Marseille are to sign German striker Oliver Bierhoff from AC Milan by the end of the week. . . . more . . .
Karembeu signs for Olympiakos (Jul 17, 2001)
Greek champions Olympiakos will present French international Christian Karembeu as their new signing this afternoon. . . . more . . .
Blatter revives British team idea to strike at UEFA (Jul 17, 2001)
The prospect of a Great Britain football team at the Olympics has been revived by FIFA president Sepp Blatter. . . . more . . .
Valencia rule Mendieta out of Madrid move to help Lazio (Jul 16, 2001)
SS Lazio can have Gaizka Mendieta says the new Valencia president. . . . more . . .
Decision day for Morocco, Egypt and Senegal brought forward (Jul 16, 2001)
Morocco, Egypt and Senegal will know their World Cup fates this weekend after the two decisive matches remaining in group C were brought forward by FIFA. . . . more . . .
PSG have Ronaldinho deadline (Jul 16, 2001)
Paris Saint Germain have to pay £22 million by the end of July to seal the transfer of Brazilian striker Ronaldinho. . . . more . . .
Newcastle deny sell-off plans for Dyer (Jul 16, 2001)
Newcastle United have denied that midfielder Kieron Dyer is about to be sold. . . . more . . .
Nigeria need win to reach World Cup finals (Jul 16, 2001)
Nigeria have named the 24-man squad to chase a win against Ghana in two weeks to seal their place in the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Ziege on way to Tottenham (Jul 16, 2001)
Tottenham have agreed a £4.5 million transfer fee with Liverpool to sign German international Christian Ziege. . . . more . . .
Copa America - Paraguay 0 Mexico 0 (Jul 16, 2001)
Paraguay and Mexico drew 0-0 in Cali which sent the Mexicans into the quarter finals. . . . more . . .
Juventus offer £10 million for Adriano (Jul 16, 2001)
Juventus are a rival to Inter for Flamengo striker Adriano. . . . more . . .
Nishizawa joins Bolton (Jul 16, 2001)
Japanese international striker Akinori Nishizawa has completed a loan move to newly-promoted Premiership side Bolton Wanderers. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid 2002: Kluivert and Nesta (Jul 14, 2001)
Whatever happens next season for Zinedine Zidane's new Real Madrid the world record transfer signing is to be joined in 2002 by SS Lazio captain Alessandro Nesta and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert. . . . more . . .
Van der Sar has offer to return to Ajax (Jul 14, 2001)
Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has an offer to return to Ajax Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Perez: Vieira can come to Real Madrid (Jul 13, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has contradicted his sporting director Jorge Valdano to back a move for Patrick Vieria. . . . more . . .
Chelsea agree fee for Zenden (Jul 13, 2001)
Chelsea have had a £7.5 million bid for Boudewijn Zenden accepted by FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Liverpool sign Olembe (Jul 13, 2001)
French champions Nantes' Cameroon international Salomen Olembe is to join Liverpool at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Bermudez to join Olympiakos (Jul 13, 2001)
Veteran defender Jorge Bermudez is leaving Boca Juniors to join Olympiakos. . . . more . . .
Arsenal bring first Japanese player to Premiership (Jul 13, 2001)
Arsenal have finally captured long term target Junichi Inamato from J-league club Gamba Osaka according to Gamba's club spokesman Shinji Ito. . . . more . . .
Inter insist on Trezeguet for Vieri (Jul 13, 2001)
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti is insisting that Juventus include David Trezeguet as part of the Christian Vieri transfer. . . . more . . .
Copa America - Brazil 0 Mexico 1 (Jul 13, 2001)
Brazil really are in freefall after a 1-0 defeat at the start of their Copa America campaign by Mexico. . . . more . . .
Mendieta move to Real Madrid: "I don't know" he says (Jul 13, 2001)
Real Madrid hope to sign Gaizka Mendieta next week when the player retruns from holiday. . . . more . . .
"No more talk - Vieri stays at Inter" says Moratti (Jul 13, 2001)
Inter have said that their star striker Christian Vieri is to stay with them and will not be rejoining former club Juventus. . . . more . . .
Burgos rejoins Aragones at Atletico (Jul 13, 2001)
Argentine international goalkeeper German Burgos has completed a move to the Spanish second division with Atletico Madrid. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid to sell Geremi to Chelsea (Jul 13, 2001)
Real Madrid are to sell Cameroon international Geremi to Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Juventus clinch Nedved signing for £26 million (Jul 12, 2001)
Juventus have completed the £26 million signing of Czech international Pavel Nedved. . . . more . . .
Nedved in Turin for Juventus medical (Jul 12, 2001)
Czech international Pavel Nedved is in Turin for medical tests ahead of a move to Juventus. . . . more . . .
Copa America - Chile 4 Ecuador 1 (Jul 12, 2001)
Chile easily beat Ecuador as the Copa America got under way in Baranquilla. . . . more . . .
Deportivo close summer transfers with Djorovic move (Jul 12, 2001)
Deportivo La Coruna have completed the signing of Yugoslavian international defender Goran Djorovic. . . . more . . .
UEFA look for FIFA cash answers from audit report (Jul 12, 2001)
UEFA president Lennart Johannson says he is keen to see the results of an audit into world governing body FIFA's finances. . . . more . . .
United spend £28 million on Veron (Jul 12, 2001)
Manchester United have paid SS Lazio £28 million for Juan Veron. . . . more . . .
United join Zanetti race (Jul 12, 2001)
Manchester United have developed a taste for Argenentine stars and are making an offer for Internazionale midfielder Javier Zanetti. . . . more . . .
Liverpool offer £20 million for Kluivert (Jul 12, 2001)
Liverpool have offered £20 million to FC Barcelona for striker Patrick Kluivert. . . . more . . .
Cortes quits Valencia after Mendieta goes up for sale (Jul 11, 2001)
Valencia president Pedro Cortes has quit the club over Gaizka Mendieta's future. . . . more . . .
Dynamo Moscow sign striker (Jul 11, 2001)
Dynamo Moscow have signed Macedonian star Argend Beciri on a two year contract. . . . more . . .
Del Bosque tries to cool Zidane hysteria (Jul 11, 2001)
Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque says the hard work is just beginning for the Spanish champions after their world record transfer coup for Zinedine Zidane. . . . more . . .
Inter want Viduka for £25 million (Jul 11, 2001)
Inter are to offer Leeds United £25 million for Mark Viduka if the sale of Christian Vieri to Juventus goes through. . . . more . . .
Juventus: Vieri, Kluivert, Anelka (Jul 11, 2001)
Juventus have made a new cash offer for Christian Vieri - £30 million. . . . more . . .
Mendieta says no to Lazio and yes to Real Madrid (Jul 11, 2001)
Real Madrid are moving quickly to get to Gaizka Mendieta after the player refused to consider a £35 million transfer to SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
Juventus say Zidane deal right for them (Jul 11, 2001)
Juventus have given their version of Zinedine Zidane's move to Real Madrid. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid offer £30 million for Lazio captain Nesta (Jul 11, 2001)
Real Madrid are to revive their long term plan to try and sign SS Lazio captain Alessandro Nesta. . . . more . . .
Mauro Silva quits Copa America (Jul 11, 2001)
Brazil captain Mauro Silva has withdrawn from the rescheduled Copa America and criticised the decision to hold the tournament. . . . more . . .
Honduras replace Argentina at Copa America (Jul 11, 2001)
Honduras are now in the Copa America to take the place of South America's strongest team. . . . more . . .
Liverani to join Juventus with Baiocco wanting to follow (Jul 11, 2001)
Juventus expect to complete the signing of Perugia midfielders Davide Baiocco and Fabio Liverani for a combined fee of £27 million today. . . . more . . .
Argentina stay away from rescheduled Copa (Jul 11, 2001)
Argentina have confirmed that they will not take part in the Copa America even with a 'B' team. . . . more . . .
Weah back with Liberia (Jul 11, 2001)
George Weah is back in the Liberia squad as a player. . . . more . . .
"Zidane is the best" says Figo (Jul 10, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is still celebrating the signing of Zinedine Zidane but has now seen SS Lazio rival his interest in Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
United attack to be van Nistelrooy plus one (Jul 10, 2001)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has confirmed that summer signing Ruud van Nistelrooy will become the champion's first choice striker next season. . . . more . . .
Veron in Manchester to sign for United (Jul 10, 2001)
Juan Veron will be in Manchester tomorrow to complete his £24 million move to United. . . . more . . .
Valencia say Mendieta is not for sale (Jul 10, 2001)
Valencia have turned down a bid from SS Lazio for their midfield star Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio offer £35 million for Mendieta (Jul 10, 2001)
Valencia president Pedro Cortes has confirmed that SS Lazio have made a £35 million offer for Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
Juventus land Vieri for £30 million and Kovacevic: Inter say no (Jul 10, 2001)
Internazionale have denied claims from Juventus that they accpted cash and Darko Kovacevic in exchange for Christian Vieri. . . . more . . .
£48 million Zidane signs for Real Madrid (Jul 09, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane is now a Real Madrid player. . . . more . . .
Zidane in Madrid today to complete Real move (Jul 09, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane has arrived back early from holiday and will be presented as a Real Madrid signing after a world record £48 million transfer from Juventus today. . . . more . . .
Liverpool offer Van der Sar way out of Juventus (Jul 09, 2001)
Liverpool have resurrected interest in capturing Edwin Van der Sar for around £8 million. . . . more . . .
Real to add Zanetti to their All Star squad (Jul 09, 2001)
Real Madrid are back in talks to sign Internazionale midfielder Javier Zanetti. . . . more . . .
Perez and Valdano give Zidane to Real's fans (Jul 09, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez promised Zinedine Zidane to Spanish football last year and has now delivered on his boasting. . . . more . . .
Uruguay send reserves to Copa America (Jul 09, 2001)
Uruguay will field a reserve team at the Copa America in Colombia. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo returns to training with Inter (Jul 09, 2001)
Ronaldo is back in training with the Internazionale squad from today. . . . more . . .
Eriksson calls for "almost perfect" England (Jul 09, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has interrupted his holiday in Sweden to talk of his World Cup hopes. . . . more . . .
New Brown deal means only Beckham remains unsigned (Jul 09, 2001)
Manchester United have now to agree a new deal with David Beckham as the only member of their current squad whose contract is running down. . . . more . . .
Kluivert set to leave FC Barcelona (Jul 09, 2001)
The new FC Barcelona direcor general says Patrick Kluivert may leave the club. . . . more . . .
Newcastle stay in Zenden chase (Jul 09, 2001)
Newcastle United are still chasing Boudewijn Zenden as they challange Parma for the Dutchman. . . . more . . .
Zidane targets Champions League success with Real (Jul 09, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane has won everything in modern football except the Champions League and his move to Real Madrid could complete his collection. . . . more . . .
Arsenal to get McManaman if Real can sign Mendieta (Jul 07, 2001)
Real Madrid are in talks to sell midfielder Steve McManaman to Arsenal if they can complete the purchase of Valencia's Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
FIFA president Blatter eyes second term after surviving ISL crash (Jul 07, 2001)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has emerged unhurt after the ISL scandal came close to toppling his shaky regime last month. . . . more . . .
"I don't think I'll stay for five years" says Eriksson (Jul 07, 2001)
Sven Goran Eriksson expects the sack as England coach and says he will not last out his five year contract. . . . more . . .
Cameroon sack coach after one game (Jul 07, 2001)
Cameroon have sacked another coach - this time after only one game in charge. . . . more . . .
New FIFA court to take place of current arbitration system (Jul 07, 2001)
A new FIFA court could come into direct conflict with employment laws if it is ever established. . . . more . . .
Angry Bayern pull strikers out of Copa (Jul 07, 2001)
Bayern Munich have pulled two strikers from the Copa America. . . . more . . .
FIFA want more actrion against racism (Jul 07, 2001)
A FIFA meeting last night expressed intentions for the world governing body to produce tougher action against racist fans and players. . . . more . . .
Costa Rica enter Copa America (Jul 07, 2001)
Costa Rica are now in the Copa America to take Canada's place. . . . more . . .
Brazil name 'B' team for Copa matches (Jul 07, 2001)
Brazil have chosen a 'B' team to play in the rescheduled Copa America. . . . more . . .
Inter stick by Trezeguet swap deal for Vieri (Jul 07, 2001)
Juventus are considering Inter's demands that David Trezeguet go to them as part of a swap for Christian Vieri. . . . more . . .
Zidane "the best" says Moggi (Jul 06, 2001)
Juventus are charging £48 million for Zinedine Zidane because he is "the best player in the world" according to Luciano Moggi. . . . more . . .
Inamoto to sign for Arsenal next week (Jul 06, 2001)
Arsenal expect to sign Gamba Osaka midfielder Junichi Inamoto next week. . . . more . . .
Scholes agrees contract to 2007 with United (Jul 06, 2001)
The Manchester United midfield will see Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt welcome Argentine star Juan Veron next week. . . . more . . .
Copa circus takes new twist as Argentina consider return (Jul 06, 2001)
Argentina may take part in the Copa America after all - but it seems unlikely. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona sign Andersson and Bonano for their defence (Jul 06, 2001)
FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Swedish defender Patrick Andersson from Bayern Munich. . . . more . . .
United contracts: and then there was one - Beckham (Jul 06, 2001)
Manchester United have now to agree a new deal with David Beckham as the only member of their current squad whose contract is running down. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona complete Saviola move (Jul 06, 2001)
Javier Saviola is to join FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Inter land Chiesa (Jul 06, 2001)
Internazionale are to sign striker Enrico Chiesa from Fiorentina in a £23 million transfer. . . . more . . .
Ono joins Feyenoord (Jul 06, 2001)
Feyenoord are to complete the signing of Japanese midfielder Shinji Ono next week. . . . more . . .
Houllier wants Owen's future settled (Jul 06, 2001)
Liverpool manager Gerrard Houllier is very optimistic that star strikers Robbie Fowler and Micheal Owen will extend their contracts and continue to play for the treble winners. . . . more . . .
Zidane to have four year contract with Real Madrid (Jul 06, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane will have a four year contract with Real Madrid from next week. . . . more . . .
Substandard Copa America back on from next week (Jul 06, 2001)
Television companies and sponsors have succeeded in their campaign to get the Copa America back on schedule in Colombia. . . . more . . .
Blatter set to survive ISL crisis (Jul 06, 2001)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed victory at the Executive Committee meeting in Buenos Aires that questioned him over the collapse of FIFA's marketing partner ISL in May. . . . more . . .
Argentina quit Copa America farce (Jul 06, 2001)
Argentina have quit plans to send any team to the downgraded Copa America to start in Colombia next week. . . . more . . .
United sign Veron for £25 million (Jul 05, 2001)
Juan Veron is to join Manchester United for £25 million after SS Lazio agreed his sale and the fee involved today. . . . more . . .
Parma AC buy Japan star Nakata for £20 million (Jul 05, 2001)
Parma AC have paid AS Roma £20 million for Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata. . . . more . . .
Transfer reforms to be ratified by FIFA (Jul 05, 2001)
The FIFA congress in Buenos Aires is to ratify transfer market reforms agreed for Europe. . . . more . . .
United fight off Inter for Veron (Jul 05, 2001)
Manchester United are back in talks with Juan Veron's agent to try and break the British transfer record. . . . more . . .
Moratti does not want to sell Vieri but... (Jul 05, 2001)
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti is determined to keep striker Christian Vieri away from Juventus but may listen to offers. . . . more . . .
Luis Enrique gets new three year deal at FC Barcelona (Jul 05, 2001)
Luis Enrique has agreed a new three year contract extension with FC Barcelona. game. . . . more . . .
Zidane to sign for Real Madrid after his holiday (Jul 05, 2001)
Zinedine Zidane will be presented as a Real Madrid player after he returns from holiday next week. . . . more . . .
Inter sign Toldo (Jul 05, 2001)
Internazionale have signed goalkeeper Francesco Toldo from Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Nedved in talks to join Juventus (Jul 05, 2001)
Pavel Nedved has had talks in Turin with Juventus about a £25 million transfer. . . . more . . .
No agreement yet for Zidane move to Real Madrid (Jul 05, 2001)
No final decision is to be made by Juventus on selling Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid until next week. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid: Zidane talks "going well" with Perez in Turin (Jul 04, 2001)
Real Madrid expect to complete the signing of Zinedine Zidane for a world record £48 million in the next two days. . . . more . . .
"No Comment" statements made about Zidane's £48 million move (Jul 04, 2001)
Juventus and Real Madrid have both issued "No Comment" statements to the press about overnight claims that the clubs have agreed a world record £48 million transfer for French star Zinedine Zidane. . . . more . . .
Zidane signs for Real Madrid in record £48 million transfer (Jul 04, 2001)
Real Madrid have signed Zinedine Zidane for a new world transfer record £48 million in a deal that also sees Flavio Conceicao move to Juventus. . . . more . . .
Juventus turn to Vieri (Jul 04, 2001)
Juventus are to spend some of the money earned by the sale of play maker Zinedine Zidane to push through the purchase of Christian Vieri. . . . more . . .
Zidane buy is biggest victory yet for Perez and Valdano (Jul 04, 2001)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez promised Zinedine Zidane to Spanish football last year and has now delivered on his boasting. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo gets SOS from Brazil (Jul 04, 2001)
Ronaldo has an open invitation from Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari to join their faltering World Cup campaign next month against Paraguay. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid: First Zidane and then Mendieta or Vieira (Jul 04, 2001)
Real Madrid are to follow up their world record capture of Zinedine Zidane by renewing their interest in Gaizka Mendieta and Patrick Vieira. . . . more . . .
Buffon joins Juventus for £24 million (Jul 04, 2001)
Juventus have signed Parma AC goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in a world record £24 million transfer. . . . more . . .
Chelsea raise their offer for Geremi (Jul 04, 2001)
Chelsea have made a £7 million offer to Real Madrid for Geremi. . . . more . . .
Inter off load Frey to land Conceicao from Parma (Jul 04, 2001)
Inter are to off load goalkeeper Sebastien Frey to Parma AC as part of the deal which brings Portuguese midfielder Sergio Conceicao to the Milan club. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo denies he is in talks over SS Lazio move (Jul 04, 2001)
Rivaldo says he wants to stay at FC Barcelona and reject new overtures from SS Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti. . . . more . . .
New world record - Real Madrid spend £48 million on Zidane (Jul 04, 2001)
Real Madrid's talks with Juventus over Zinedine Zidane have gone well with the Spanish champions agreeing a £48 million transfer fee for the French star. . . . more . . .
AC Milan land Rui Costa for £30 million (Jul 03, 2001)
AC Milan are to sign Rui Costa from Fiorentina for £30 million. . . . more . . .
Arsenal look to Campbell, Vieira and Wright for next season (Jul 03, 2001)
Arsenal hope to field both Patrick Vieira and new signing Sol Campbell next season. . . . more . . .
United working to Beckham contract deadline (Jul 03, 2001)
Manchester United want David Beckham to sign a new contract this month. . . . more . . .
Karembeu gets offer from Olympiakos (Jul 03, 2001)
Olympiakos have offered Middlesbrough £3 million for French midfielder Christian Karembeu. . . . more . . .
Real keep on with Mendieta offer (Jul 03, 2001)
Real Madrid have offered £15 million and three players for Valencia star Gaizka Mendieta. . . . more . . .
Kovacevic to join Benitez at Valencia (Jul 03, 2001)
New Valencia coach Rafael Benitez expects to be joined at the club by Yugoslav striker Darko Kovacevic. . . . more . . .
Cragnotti confirms massive offer for Rivaldo (Jul 03, 2001)
SS Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti has confirmed that he made an offer to Rivaldo last week of a five year contract to come to Rome. . . . more . . .
Arsenal sign Campbell on four year contract (Jul 03, 2001)
Arsenal have signed a four year contract with former Tottenham captain Sol Campbell. . . . more . . .
Shevchenko renews contract with Milan (Jul 03, 2001)
Andriy Shevchenko has signed a new contract with AC Milan to 2006. . . . more . . .
Weah quits as Liberia player after fan abuse (Jul 03, 2001)
Player/coach Goerge Weah has quit the Liberia team after their 2-1 defeat in Monrovia by Ghana. . . . more . . .
Inter to move for Toldo later this week (Jul 03, 2001)
Francesco Toldo will have talks over a move to Inter after Fiorentina's bankruptcy hearings. . . . more . . .
Nancy's Ouaddou on way to Fulham (Jul 02, 2001)
Fulham hope to complete the signing of defender Abdeslam Ouaddou this week. . . . more . . .
Inzaghi joins Milan with Zenoni going to Juventus (Jul 02, 2001)
AC Milan have agreed a five year contract to buy Filippo Inzaghi from Juventus. . . . more . . .
Aberdeen want probe into Stavrum move (Jul 02, 2001)
Besiktas' move for Norwegian striker Arild Stavrum is to be reported to UEFA. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio prepared to go to £40 million for Rivaldo (Jul 02, 2001)
SS Lazio are prepared to pay £40 million for Rivaldo and are still offering Claudio Lopez and £30 million in cash for the Brazilian star. . . . more . . .
Parma offer Toldo to Inter (Jul 01, 2001)
Parma AC do not want goalkeeper Francesco Toldo and have offered him to Inter just hours after spending £20 million on the player. . . . more . . .
Rui Costa wants Real Madrid to buy him now (Jul 01, 2001)
Rui Costa is fighting against his £32 million transfer to Parma AC and wants Real Madrid to sign him. . . . more . . .
