July 19, 2002
Mendietaset for Barcelona after Valencia compromise
Valencia have reached an agreement with Lazio whereby Gaizka Mendieta will quit Italy and move back to Spain with Barcelona.
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July 19, 2002
Nesta’sfuture down to Lazio
Alessandro Nesta has stated that he would be happy to stay with Lazio, but ultimately it is the club that will decide his future.
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July 19, 2002
Nicewin appeal to enter top division
Promoted Nice have won their appeal to play in the French first division, oveturning an earlier decision to demote them to the third division on financial grounds.
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July 19, 2002
Santiniappointed new French coach
Jacques Santini has been named France's new coach, in place of Roger Lemerre who was sacked after Les Bleus first round World Cup exit last month.
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July 18, 2002
Evertonbid for Ibrahim Said
Premiership club Everton have submitted a $2 million bid to Egyptian club Al Ahly for their defender Ibrahim Said.
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July 18, 2002
Ferdinandrumours hit Manchester United share price
Expectations that the club will spend up to £35 million on Leeds defender Rio Ferdinand has seen Manchester United's share price plummet to a six-year low.
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July 18, 2002
Ridsdaleattemptsto persuade Ferdinand to stay at Leeds
Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale has held talks with club captain Rio Ferdinand in an attempt to persuade the England defender to stay at Elland Road.
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July 18, 2002
LeavingLeeds will help my career says Ferdinand
Leeds defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed that the prospect of playing Champions League football on a regular basis is the main reason he wants to leave Ellland Road.
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July 17, 2002
Ayalaflattered by Leeds interest
Valencia's Roberto Ayala admitted he is "flattered"at being linked with a move to Leeds, but insists no deal has been agreed yet.
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July 17, 2002
Birminghamreject Romario
Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce has turned down the chance to sign one of the mmost prolific strikers on the planet, because of his age.
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July 17, 2002
Birminghamturn to Olisadebe after Morrison deal collapses
Birmingham are planning to revive their interest in Poland striker Emmanuel Olisadebe after talks to bring Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison to St Andrews collapsed.
