July 11, 2002
Juninhosnubs Middlesbrough offer
Brazil World Cup winner Juninho has rejected the opportunity of joining Middlesbrough for the third time in his career, after failing to agree personal terms with the club.
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July 11, 2002
Dacourtcould be first to leave Leeds
Leeds United midfielder Olivier Dacourt could be the first to leave Elland Road as new manager Terry Venables sets about reducing the club's debt.
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July 11, 2002
Keownagrees new deal but Adams expected to quit
Arsenal defender Martin Keown has signed a new two-year contract, thus ending speculation about his future plans, while his longstanding defensive partner, Tony Adams, looks set to quit Highbury to pursue a career in management.
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July 11, 2002
Trapattoniapppeals to Maldini to delay retirement
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni wants captain Paolo Maldini to postpone his planned retirement from the Italian national team.
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July 11, 2002
Mendietalinked with move to Chelsea
Spanish World Cup midfielder, Gaizka Mendieta has been linked to a possible move to the Premiership with Chelsea.
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July 11, 2002
UEFAscrap group stage in Champions League revamp
UEFA's executive committee has revamped the format of the Champions League, scrapping the second group stage in a bid to reduce the fixture congestion currently besetting European football.
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July 11, 2002
Zidaneinjury to blame for French exit, claims Candela
Roma defender, Vincent Candela has highlighted Zinedine Zidane's absence as the main factor in France's embarrassing first round World Cup exit.
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July 10, 2002
Delagadogoes AWOL
Southampton are making desperate attempts to locate Agustin Delgado after the Ecuador international striker failed to turn up for pre-season training.
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July 10, 2002
Liverpoolconfirm bid for Bowyer
Liverpool have confirmed that they are in talks with Leeds transfer-listed midfielder Lee Bowyer.
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July 10, 2002
Liverpoolcomplete Diarra signing
Liverpool completed the signing of French youngster, Alou Diarra from Bayern Munich on a free transfer.
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July 10, 2002
SerieA clubs to begin drug testing players
Many of the top Serie A clubs, including Juventus andInter, will begin secretly drug-testing their players this season.
