July 12, 2002
ChampionsLeague overhaul attracts criticism
Liverpool's chief executive Rick Parry and Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger have spoken out against UEFA's proposed changes to the format of the Champions League.
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July 12, 2002
Cuperunhapppy with transfer wrangling
Internazionale coach Hector Cuper has warned the club's president Massimo Moratti not to sell Cristiano Zanetti without prior consultation as the deal to bring Lazio's Alessandro Nesta to the San Siro continues to drag on.
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July 12, 2002
Dacourtclose to Juventus switch
Olivier Dacourt is on the verge of becoming a Juventus player, assuming the Serie A club can resolve their outstanding transactions.
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July 12, 2002
Leadingclubs hit out at UEFA proposals
The G-14 lobby of leading European clubs have spoken out against UEFA's proposed changes to the format of the Champions League, arguing that the overhaul of the competition goes against the wishes of the majority…
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July 12, 2002
Franceclose to choosing Lemerre successor
President of the French Football federation, Claude Simonet will decide next week who is to succeed Roger Lemerre as France's national coach.
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July 12, 2002
JoaoPinto handed six month ban
FIFA have slapped a six month ban on Portugal's Joao Pinto after the player was found guilty of punching a referee.
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July 12, 2002
Riisedelighted to extend Anfield stay
Norwegian international John Arne Riise has expressed his delight at signing a new, improved contract that will keep him at Liverpool until 2007.
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July 12, 2002
Ferdinandto decide future in next 48 hours
Leeds £35 million-rated defender Rio Ferdinand willl decide in the next 48 hours whether he will stay at Elland Road or make the short trip across the Pennines to Old Trafford.
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July 12, 2002
Laziodeterminedto land Rivaldo
Cash-strapped Lazio are have set their sights on signing Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo and they will use Barcelona's interest in Gaizka Mendieta to help broker a deal.
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July 11, 2002
Baggiocould be Brescia player for another five years
Brescia president Luigi Corioni claimed that Roberto Baggio could still be playing for his club for another five years after the former Italian international agreed a two-season contract extention.
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July 11, 2002
Tottenhamcomplete Blondel signing
Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signature of highy-rated Belgian teenager Jonathan Blondel.
