August 14, 2002
Ballacknamed German Footballer of the Year
Michael Ballack has been named as Germany's Footballer of the Year, finishing just ahead of the Player of the World Cup, team-mate Oliver Kahn.
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August 14, 2002
Bielsareappointed coach of Argentina
Argentina have reappointed Marcelo Bielsa as coach of the national side, despite the country's poor performance in the World Cup finals.
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August 14, 2002
ChampionsLeague results
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August 14, 2002
ChampionsLeague results
Former champions Bayern Munich and Barcelona enjoyed straightforward wins in their Champions League third qualifying round first-leg ties, but for others, notably Manchester United, it was anything but a comfortable night.
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August 14, 2002
Fergusonaccused of making illegal Escude approach
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hasbeen accused of making an illegal approach to sign Rennes defender Julian Escude.
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August 14, 2002
Fergusonstands by Keane
Sir Alex Ferguson has pledged his support for his under-fire captain Roy Keane in the row surrounding comments Keane made in his forthcoming autobiography.
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August 14, 2002
Portugalappoint caretaker coach
Portugal have installed youth coach Agostinho Oliveira as caretaker coach for the full national side, following Antonio Oliveira's dismissal in the wake of the country's dismal World Cup performance.
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August 14, 2002
Tottenhamsuffer Poyet blow
Tottenham's preparations for the new season have beendealt a massiveblow with the news that Gustavo Poyet could be out of action for up to 8 months.
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August 14, 2002
Ronaldoto Madrid rumours rumble on
The rumours concerning Ronaldo's move from Internazionale toMilan continue to rumble on with reports in the Spanish media, suggesting that a deal between the clubs for the World Cup winner is only hours away.
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August 14, 2002
Realtold to increase offer for Ronaldo
Real Madrid have been told to increase their offer for Internazionale attacker Ronaldo after a bid reported to be worth _48 million was rejected by the Milan club.
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August 14, 2002
Fivenew faces in Spain squad
New Spain coach Inaki Saez has named five uncapped players in his first squad since taking over from Jose Antonio Camacho earlier in the summer.
