August 22, 2002
Hoddles still optmistic about signing Morientes
Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle is still optimistic about the prospect of signing Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes.
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August 22, 2002
Manchester United target Sorin, Burdisso
Manchester United have been linked with Argentinian full-back Juan Pablo Sorin and Boca Juniors defender Nicolas Burdisso as they attempt to strengthen their squad before the transfer deadline on August 31.
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August 22, 2002
Holland rejects Villa move
Ipswich captain Matt Holland has rejected the opportunity of a swift return to the Premier League by declining the chance of a move to Aston Villa.
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August 21, 2002
Baresi shown the door by Fulham
Franco Baresi is set to leave Fullham less than three months after being appointed director of football director at the club.
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August 21, 2002
Freak injury could scupper Escude move to Old Trafford
Julien Escude's hopes of joining Manchester United looked to have nosedived after the Rennes defender was injured in a freak acccident while walking his dog.
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August 21, 2002
Scotland/Ireland confident of bid success
Scotland and Ireland are confident that their stadiacapacity offers them an edge over their rivals in the bidding race to host the 2008 European Championship finals.
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August 21, 2002
Baresi explains Fulham departure
Franco Baresi has confirmed that he has stepped down from his role as director of football at Fulham.
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August 21, 2002
Ibrahimovic turns down Sunderland
Ajax striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the latest striker to decline the chance of a move to Sunderland.
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August 21, 2002
International friendly results
Croatia 1-1 Wales Hungary 1-1 Spain Norway 0-1 Holland Bulgaria 2-2 Germany Tunisia 1-1 France Romania 0-1 Greece Ukraine 0-1 Iran Lithuania 2-4 Israel Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-2 Yugoslavia FYR Macedonia 5-0 Malta Faroe Islands 3-1 Liechtenstein…
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August 21, 2002
Barcelona deny Jardel move
Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon have released a joint statement denying that Brazilian striker Mario Jardel will be joining the Catalan club.
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August 21, 2002
Out of touch Lemerre did not understand why he had to quit
Roger Lemerre was so out of touch with French football sensitivities that he did not understand why he had to quit after the World Cup debacle.
