Archive Euro 2000 News
Yugoslavia coach calls time on two veterans (Nov 29, 1999)
Yugoslavia coach Vujadin Boskov has told Belgrade newspaper 'Partizan' that he intends to draw the international career of two senior stars to a close. . . . more . . .
Liverpool send Redknapp for surgery (Nov 29, 1999)
Liverpool have sent England midfielder Jamie Redknapp for a knee operation. . . . more . . .
AC Milan linked with move for Camacho (Nov 25, 1999)
AC Milan have been linked with a summer move to make Spanish national team boss Jose Camacho their next coach. . . . more . . .
Zahovic in talks to quit Olympiakos (Nov 25, 1999)
Slovenian star Zlatko Zahovic wants to quit Olympiakos claiming rows in the Greek squad are making him unsettled. . . . more . . .
Record World Cup entry for 2002 (Nov 24, 1999)
The draw for the 2002 World Cup is to be held on December 7th 1999 with a record number of countries involved in the contest. 191 countries will take part in the preliminary rounds, 17 up on France 98 and 75 up from Italia 90. . . . more . . .
Germany turn down chance to play at Wembley (Nov 23, 1999)
European champions Germany have turned down the chance to face England at Wembley as both nations prepare for the Euro 2000 finals next summer. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina send Mijatovic for surgery (Nov 19, 1999)
Fiorentina have sent Yugoslavian striker Predrag Mijatovic for ankle surgery that could see him miss the next three months of the season. . . . more . . .
Irish drop Turkish abuse claims (Nov 19, 1999)
The Republic of Ireland Football Association has issued a statement saying that it will not protest over Wednesday night’s player trouble. . . . more . . .
Germany, Spain and hosts get Euro 2000 seedings (Nov 18, 1999)
European governing body UEFA have confirmed their choice for the four seeded teams in the December 12th draw for next summer's finals. . . . more . . .
Irish angry after play-off ends in fighting (Nov 18, 1999)
The Republic of Ireland have complained to UEFA after their European Championships play-off in Turkey ended in anarchic and violent scenes at the Attaturk stadium in Bursa. . . . more . . .
Slovenia celebrates historic win (Nov 18, 1999)
Reports from Ljubljana suggest that at least 100,000 fans are gathering to salute their Euro 2000 heroes today in the centre of the Slovenian capital. . . . more . . .
Keane linked again with Turin move (Nov 17, 1999)
Manchester United captain Roy Keane has made Juventus the favourites to sign him at the start of next year. . . . more . . .
Irish fans face blackout in TV row (Nov 17, 1999)
The Irish public look like missing out on televised pictures of their national team's attempt to make the Euro 2000 finals tonight. . . . more . . .
Israelis went to prostitutes before play-off says press (Nov 17, 1999)
Israeli newspapers have linked their team's 5-0 defeat against Denmark in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to visits to prostitutes in the build up to the game. . . . more . . .
Nilis returns to Belgium contention (Nov 16, 1999)
PSV Eindhoven star Luc Nilis has reversed his decision to retire from international football. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina eye Jeremies move (Nov 16, 1999)
Fiorentina are preparing a bid to buy German international midfielder Jens Jeremies. . . . more . . .
Ukraine v Slovenia Preview (Nov 16, 1999)
Ukraine have set the stage for their first ever entry into a major football finals with Andriy Shevchenko's away goal in Ljubljana on Saturday night. . . . more . . .
Rangers sell Scotland captain to Derby (Nov 16, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers have agreed a fee with Derby County to sell central defender Colin Hendry. . . . more . . .
Turkey v Republic of Ireland Preview (Nov 16, 1999)
Turkey are expected to keep the same side which claimed a comfortable draw in Dublin on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Scots look to tangerine partnership (Nov 16, 1999)
Scotland look set to start with Dundee United forward Gary McSwegan in attack as a partner for his club mate Billy Dodds as they try to overturn a two goal deficit at Wembley. . . . more . . .
Quinn back for Ireland (Nov 16, 1999)
Sunderland striker Niall Quinn has come through a fitness test for the Irish Republic in Bursa and is set to start their Euro 2000 decider with Turkey. . . . more . . .
England v Scotland Preview (Nov 16, 1999)
Interest in the second leg of this traditional encounter rich in history and passion has dipped alarmingly since Scotland did the old flip flop on Saturday and lost two goals to an average England side. . . . more . . .
Denmark v Israel Preview (Nov 16, 1999)
Israel have not yet named their team to play Denmark in Copenhagen tomorrow night but there appears no truth to observations that the Israelis cannot find any players to face the Danes after last Saturday's 5-0 home defeat. . . . more . . .
Hutchinson comes through Scottish test (Nov 16, 1999)
England have a fitness worry over central defender Martin Keown before tomorrow night's Euro 2000 decider with Scotland. . . . more . . .
Collina to take control of England v Scotland (Nov 15, 1999)
Italian referee Pierluigi Collina is to take charge of the England-Scotland Euro 2000 decider at Wembley on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
New earthquake risk worries Irish (Nov 12, 1999)
An earthquake in Turkey last night is to make the Republic of Ireland seek assurances from UEFA that their play-off decider next week in Bursa can go ahead. . . . more . . .
Dutruel rejects new contract with Celta Vigo (Nov 12, 1999)
Celta Vigo goalkeeper Richard Dutruel has turned down the chance to extend his contract with the club. . . . more . . .
Bayern hit by long ban for Jeremies (Nov 12, 1999)
Bayern Munich will not be able to pick midfielder Jens Jeremies until at least March in the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Israel v Denmark Preview (Nov 12, 1999)
Israel are trying to make their first major football finals this week since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. . . . more . . .
Late fitness worries for England (Nov 12, 1999)
The England camp has been hit by a late injury scare as it prepares for tomorrow afternoon's Glasgow encounter with Scotland in their Euro 2000 play-off. . . . more . . .
Scotland v England Preview (Nov 12, 1999)
This renewal of an old international football rivalry sees a settled team take on a potentially better collection of individuals in a clash that could be dramatic and very close to call. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff rejects Leeds transfer bid (Nov 12, 1999)
AC Milan striker Oliver Bierhoff has rejected a move to Leeds United. . . . more . . .
Republic of Ireland v Turkey Preview (Nov 12, 1999)
The Republic of Ireland will go for a win in Dublin tomorrow night against a Turkish side whose home record is likely to keep them in contention to make the finals. . . . more . . .
Slovenia v Ukraine Preview (Nov 12, 1999)
This match up ensures that a debutante will make up at least one of the places in the Euro 2000 finals next summer. . . . more . . .
Extra Euro 2000 tickets to go on sale (Nov 12, 1999)
Dutch organisers of Euro 2000 are to release extra tickets after a stadium improvements at PSV Eindhoven's ground. . . . more . . .
Turks dismiss earthquake fears (Nov 12, 1999)
The Turkish authorities and UEFA have confirmed that Wednesday's Euro 2000 play-off with the Republic of Ireland will go ahead as scheduled. . . . more . . .
Shearer looks forward to play-off drama (Nov 12, 1999)
England captain Alan Shearer has been at pains to play down any rift with Andy Cole. . . . more . . .
Steau coach to take charge of Romania team (Nov 12, 1999)
Romania have appointed a new national team coach with Steau Bucharest boss Emeric Ienei taking over. . . . more . . .
Totti unhappy with lack of Roma success (Nov 12, 1999)
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has sparked transfer speculation after claiming he is unhappy with the recent lack of success for the giants Italian club. . . . more . . .
England suffer with crisis on left flank (Nov 11, 1999)
England have suffered a major tactical blow in the run up to their Euro 2000 play-off in Scotland with a recurrence of Steve McManaman's groin strain. . . . more . . .
Diaz to oversee Scotland and England (Nov 11, 1999)
Spanish referee Manuel Diaz has been named in charge of the Scotland-England clash at Hampden Park on Saturday as the play-offs for Euro 2000 get underway. . . . more . . .
Collina to rule over Scotland v England (Nov 11, 1999)
Italian referee Pierluigi Collina is to take charge of the Scotland-England Euro 2000 game on Saturday at Hampden Park. . . . more . . .
Hendry's fitness worries Scotland and Rangers (Nov 10, 1999)
Glasgow Rangers are to hold the SFA to account if central defender Colin Hendry is risked in the Euro 2000 play-offs against England. . . . more . . .
Simeutinovic declared fit for Slovenia (Nov 10, 1999)
Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec has seen goalkeeper Marko Simeutinovic cleared to play in the Euro 2000 play-offs against Denmark. . . . more . . .
Schwarz is Sweden's player of the year (Nov 10, 1999)
Sunderland midfielder Stefan Schwarz has been voted Swedish Footballer of the Year. . . . more . . .
Matthaeus takes New York press bow (Nov 10, 1999)
MLS side Metro Stars have held a press call in New York to present new signing Lothar Matthaeus. . . . more . . .
Scotland say squad now fully fit (Nov 10, 1999)
Scotland have declared their squad fully fit after today's training session for the Euro 2000 play-off clash with England. . . . more . . .
Ukraine worry over captain's fitness (Nov 10, 1999)
Ukraine captain Oleg Luzhny is likely to miss the Euro 2000 play-off in Slovenia as he struggles to find fitness. . . . more . . .
Adams sees new England spirit (Nov 09, 1999)
Captain elect Tony Adams told the English public to get ready see the best of his side in Saturday's Euro 2000 showdown with Scotland. . . . more . . .
England recruit talks of brush with death (Nov 09, 1999)
New England player Steve Froggatt has spoken of a grave illness that almost cost him his life in the build up to the Euro 2000 play-off with Scotland. . . . more . . .
Keegan reports few England injuries (Nov 09, 1999)
England coach Kevin Keegan has reported few injury problems in his squad for the Euro 2000 play-off with Scotland. . . . more . . .
Owen set to start for England (Nov 09, 1999)
Michael Owen seems certain to start for England in their Euro 20000 play-off with Scotland on Saturday - if he is fit. . . . more . . .
Double hamstring blow for Irish (Nov 09, 1999)
The Republic of Ireland have lost two players to injury before their Euro 2000 play-offs with Turkey. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel declares himself fit for Denmark (Nov 09, 1999)
Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has declared himself fit to play for Denmark on Saturday in their Euro 2000 play-off with Isreal. . . . more . . .
Scotland captain desperate to prove fitness (Nov 09, 1999)
Scotland captain Colin Hendry has denied that a knee injury will force him to pull out of the national team squad for the Euro 2000 play-offs. . . . more . . .
Real's captain gets another injury break (Nov 08, 1999)
Real Madrid say captain Fernando Hierro will miss the next three weeks at least with a torn thigh muscle. . . . more . . .
Ukraine name squad to try and make history (Nov 08, 1999)
Ukraine have named a 23 man squad to face Slovenia in the Euro 2000 play-offs which start next weekend. . . . more . . .
Lambert injury worry for Scots (Nov 07, 1999)
Scotland coach Craig Brown has suffered an injury scare after this afternoon's Glasgow derby. . . . more . . .
Sousa unhappy with life at Inter (Nov 06, 1999)
Internazionale midfielder Paolo Sousa has told reporters that he has no future at the club. . . . more . . .
Owen fitness worry for England (Nov 06, 1999)
Michael Owen lasted 79 minutes of his comeback for Liverpool today in a 2-0 home win over Derby County in the Premiership. . . . more . . .
Danes include injured Schmeichel in Euro 2000 squad (Nov 05, 1999)
Denmark may be forced to play their Euro 2000 play-off without inspirational captain Peter Schmeichel. . . . more . . .
Slovenia call up experienced squad (Nov 05, 1999)
Slovenia have named their squad to try and make the count's first ever major football finals. . . . more . . .
Angry Cole gets another England chance (Nov 04, 1999)
England coach Kevin Keegan has recalled Andy Cole to the international squad despite Cole’s criticism of Alan Shearer in his recent autobiography. . . . more . . .
Turkey call up Galatasaray heroes (Nov 04, 1999)
Nine of the Galatasaray squad which qualified for the UEFA Cup last night have been called up for Turkey to face Ireland in next weeks Euro 2000 play-offs. . . . more . . .
Scotland forced to give up Johnson hope (Nov 04, 1999)
Scotland have been forced to dump Ipswich striker David Johnson after the Scottish Football Association found the England under 21 star is ineligible to play for his chosen country. . . . more . . .
Player power sees Romania sack coach (Nov 04, 1999)
Romania have fired national team coach Victor Piturca less than month after he led them to the Euro 2000 finals. . . . more . . .
Kyiv coach on the mend (Nov 04, 1999)
Kyiv Dynamo coach Valery Lobanovsky has been released from hospital in the Ukraine capital after two recent health scares. . . . more . . .
Dyer injury setback for England (Nov 02, 1999)
England have been forced to rule young midfield star Kieron Dyer out of their squad for the Euro 2000 play-offs against Scotland which start next week. . . . more . . .
Matthaeus set for major influence at Metro Stars (Nov 01, 1999)
MLS giants the Metro Stars have parted company with coach Bora Milutinovic and said that incoming German star Lothar Matthaeus will have a major influence on the direction the club will take under new management when he arrives to play in the US next January. . . . more . . .
Cole puts dischord into England camp (Nov 01, 1999)
Manchester United striker Andy Cole used a press interview at the weekend to slam England's favouritism towards Alan Shearer and demand fair treatment from England coach Kevin Keegan. . . . more . . .
