May 31, 2002
Dreamcome true for Senegal
Senegal coach Bruno Metsu his team's 1-0 win over holders France was a dream come true for his players.
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May 30, 2002
Beckhamfit to face SWeden
David Beckham has declared himself 100 per cent to face Sweden in England's opening Wiorld Cup match on Sunday.
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May 30, 2002
Dyergets fitness all-clear
Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed that Kieron Dyer has won his fitness battle and will remain with the England squad for the World Cup.
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May 30, 2002
FIFAto review controversial card decisions
FIFA have, for the first time, given themselves the power to review red and yellow card decisions by referees.
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May 30, 2002
Chelseaagree Geremi deal
Chelsea have agreed a œ2.7 deal with Real Madrid to bring Cameroon international Geremi Njitap to Stamford Bridge.
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May 30, 2002
Irelandrefused permission to call up Healy
FIFA have refused the Republic of Ireland permission to bring Celtic midfielder Colin Healy in to their World Cup squad as a replacement for skipper Roy Keane.
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May 30, 2002
Nestaavailable if the money is right
Lazio are ready to sell Alessandro Nesta according to general manager Massimo Cragnotti - but only for œ37.5 million.
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May 30, 2002
Recobawinning fitness battle
Alvaro Recoba will be fit to face Denmark in Uruguay's World Cup opener on Saturday.
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May 30, 2002
Ljungbergdeclared fit
Sweden team doctor Anders Valentin has declared Fredrik Ljungberg fit to play against England in Sunday's World Cup opener, despite the Arsenal midfielder claiming that the injuryy has not cleared up.
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May 29, 2002
Chinacoach hit by flu bug
Coach Bora Milutinovic is suffering from a severe bout of flu and could miss China's first ever World Cup fixture against Costa Rica.
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May 29, 2002
CzechRepublic take under-21 crown
The Czech Republic are European Under-21 Champions after defeating France on penalties on Tuesday.
