December 31, 2002
Five African countries expected to bid for 2010 finals
Five African countries are expected to announce their intent to host the 2010 World Cup finals ahead of tonight's deadline.
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December 31, 2002
No new faces at Liverpool
Gerard Houllier, who has presided over Liverpool's worst run for 50 years, has confirmed that the club will not be strengthening their squad when the transfer window opens in January.
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December 31, 2002
Rivaldo was the player of the World Cup claims Scolari
Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named Rivaldo and not team-mate Ronaldo, as the best player at he World Cup finals.
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December 31, 2002
Transfer speculation
Leeds striker Robbie Fowler looks set to complete a move to Manchester City in the new year in a œ7m deal.
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December 24, 2002
Anelka was disrepectful, says Santini
Nicolas Anelka was disrespectful to the French national team by snubbing a call-up for a friendly match against Yugoslavia last month, national coach Jacques Santini has said.
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December 24, 2002
Bianchi set to return to Boca
Carlos Bianchi is to return as coach of Boca Junors.
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December 24, 2002
Denoueix plays down Sociedad title chances
Real Sociedad coach Raynald Denoueix has played down his team's title chances despite a seven-point lead at the top of the Spanish first division.
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December 24, 2002
Haan replaces Milutinovic as China coach
Dutchman Arie Haan has been chosen by China to be their new national coach, replacing Bora Milutinovic who quit after the World Cup finals.
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December 24, 2002
Matthaus takes over at Partizan Belgrade
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus is to become the new coach of Yugoslav champions Partizan Belgrade.
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December 24, 2002
Cardozo goal seals Mexican title for Toluca
Paraguayan striker Jose Cardozo was on target again as Toluca stormed back to beat Morelia 4-1 and win the Mexican opening championship.
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December 24, 2002
Riise faces Norwegian national service call-up
Liverpool midfielder John Arne Riise faces the prospect of being called up forNorwegian military service in January.
