January 9, 2003
Dacourt arrives in Rome to complete signing
Olivier Dacourt has arrived in Italy to complete his medical, with a view to signing on loan with Roma until the end of the season.
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January 9, 2003
Gil apologises for criticising players
Atletico Madrid president Jesus Gil has issued a humbling apology to three of his players whose performances he criticised following a recent league defeat.
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January 9, 2003
Amoruso rejects Newcastlemove
Rangers' defender Lorenzo Amoruso has emerged as a target for Newcastle United, but according to the player's agent, he has no desire to leave Scotland.
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January 9, 2003
Newcastle look to bolstersquad
Newcastle have abandoned their attemtp to sign Leeds defender Jonathan Woodgate and set their sights on Russian midfielder Alexei Smertin and Ukrainian centre back Andrei Gusin.
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January 9, 2003
Oliseh makes switch to Bochum
Sunday Oliseh has left Borussia Dortmund to join Bundesliga rivals Bochum in a long-term loan deal.
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January 9, 2003
Reiziger arrives in Manchester
Manchester City have invited Michael Reiziger to take a look at the club's facilities before deciding whether to move to Maine Road on loan until the end of the season.
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January 9, 2003
Dacourt signs for Roma
Roma have signed Leeds United's French international midfield player Olivier Dacourt until the end of the season.
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January 8, 2003
Bellion considering quitting Sunderland
Sunderland striker David Bellion has revealed he is ready to leave the relegation-threatened Premiership side.
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January 8, 2003
Six match ban for Bowyer
Lee Bowyer has been banned for six matches by UEFA for stamping on Malaga's Gerardo during last month's UEFA Cup.
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January 8, 2003
Brazil appoint Parreira as new coach
Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth World Cup title in 1994, has been named coach of the world champions.
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January 8, 2003
Geovanni joins Benfica
Benfica have signed Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Geovanni on loan until the end of the season.
