Archive World Cup 2002 News
Panathinaikos sign Polish international Olisadebe (Jan 31, 2001)
Panathinaikos have signed Polonia Warsaw striker Emmanuel Olisadebe. . . . more . . .
Santa Fe loan Jayo to Celta Vigo (Jan 31, 2001)
Argentine club Santa Fe have released Peruvian international midfielder Juan Jose Jayo to go on loan to Liga strugglers Celta Vigo. . . . more . . .
OM make reluctant recruit of Stankovic (Jan 31, 2001)
Olympique Marseille are to buy Yugoslav midfielder Jovan Stankovic despite the reluctance of the player to leave Real Mallorca. . . . more . . .
Brazil's Junior Baiano tests positive for cocaine (Jan 31, 2001)
Brazilian international defender Junior Baiano has tested positive for cocaine. . . . more . . .
Al Jaber hits problems with Wolves stay (Jan 31, 2001)
Saud Arabian club Al-Hilal have wrecked the chance of a career in England for international striker Sami Al Jaber. . . . more . . .
Inter's Recoba gives up Italian citzenship (Jan 31, 2001)
Internazionale star Alvaro Recoba is no longer an EU registered player say the Milan club. . . . more . . .
Nigeria settle pay dispute (Jan 29, 2001)
The latest pay dispute to damage relations between the Nigeria squad and its association has been settled. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia coach quits (Jan 29, 2001)
Yugoslavia national team manager Ilija Petkovic has quit. . . . more . . .
Jamaica's Malcolm killed in car crash (Jan 29, 2001)
Jamaica international Steve Malcolm has been killed in a car crash just hours after playing for his country. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio want Galca and Umit (Jan 29, 2001)
SS Lazio want to sign Galatasary star Umit Davala and are in talks with Espanyol to buy Romanian international Constantin Galca before the Italian transfer deadline. . . . more . . .
Chilavert in talks to return to Paraguay (Jan 29, 2001)
Paraguayan star Jose Luis Chilavert is in talks to return to his native country. . . . more . . .
City dump Wanchope after fight (Jan 29, 2001)
Manchester City have dumped Costa Rican international striker Paulo Wanchope on the transfer list after he attacked manager Joe Royle following a 1-0 FA Cup win on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Valencia land Aimar in £16 million transfer (Jan 29, 2001)
Argentinian midfield star Pablo Cesar Aimar will finally join Valencia in a £16 million transfer from River Plate. . . . more . . .
OM loan defender Issa to Chelsea (Jan 27, 2001)
Chelsea have taken Olympique Marseille centre back Pierre Issa on loan until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
River Plate revive Aimar transfer to Valencia (Jan 27, 2001)
River Plate president Daniel Pintado has revived a £15 million offer for midfield star Pablo Aimar from Valencia. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco make bid for Di Biagio (Jan 26, 2001)
AS Monaco have offered Internazionale £5 million for midfielder Luigi Di Biagio. . . . more . . .
River Plate reject Valencia's £14 million for Aimar (Jan 26, 2001)
River Plate have rejected a £14 million offer for midfield star Pablo Aimar from Valencia. . . . more . . .
Rehmer to join Juventus (Jan 26, 2001)
Juventus are set to sign long term transfer target Marko Rehmer from Hertha Berlin for £5.5 million. . . . more . . .
Japan still want Wenger at their World Cup (Jan 26, 2001)
Japan are prepared to pay Arsene Wenger $7.3 million a year to take charge of their national team before his contract at Arsenal ends next year. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid see Rui Costa as summer target (Jan 25, 2001)
Real Madrid have accepted Zinedine Zidane's decision to stay at Juventus and now want Rui Costa to join them from Fiorentina this summer. . . . more . . .
River Plate consider Valencia offer for Aimar (Jan 25, 2001)
River Plate are considering a £15 million offer from Valencia for their midfield play maker Pablo Aimar. . . . more . . .
Totti could sign new AS Roma deal tomorrow (Jan 25, 2001)
AS Roma hope captain Francesco Totti will agree to sign a new £21 million pay package to keep him at the club tomorrow. . . . more . . .
Iraq protest about World Cup venue (Jan 24, 2001)
Iraq are protesting to FIFA about the order to play 2002 World Cup qualifying matches in Kazakhstan. . . . more . . .
Villa want Serna from Boca Juniors (Jan 24, 2001)
Aston Villa are in talks with Boca Juniors to buy Colombian midfielder Mauricio Serna. . . . more . . .
Zidane says he wants his career to end with Juventus (Jan 24, 2001)
World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane says he wants to stay at Juventus for the rest of his career. . . . more . . .
Boca Juniors captain Bermudez on way to Besiktas (Jan 24, 2001)
Besiktas are close to signing Boca Juniors captain Jorge Bermudez. . . . more . . .
Veron to be offered to English clubs for £31 million (Jan 24, 2001)
SS Lazio star Juan Sebastian Veron is being offered to Premiership clubs for £31 million. . . . more . . .
Spartak buy 45 goal Uzbek star (Jan 24, 2001)
Russian champions Spartak Moscow have signed striker Jafar Irismetov on a four year contract from Tashkent club Dustlik. . . . more . . .
West Ham yen for Miyamoto (Jan 24, 2001)
J-League side Gamba Osaka have seen international defender Tsunejasu Miyamaoto quit the club at the end of his contract and go into talks with West Ham. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo returns to Paris for medical checks (Jan 24, 2001)
Recovering Internazionale star Ronaldo is back in Paris for more medical checks after knee surgery last year. . . . more . . .
Hertha Berlin offer £6 million for Nigerian Agali (Jan 24, 2001)
Hertha Berlin are in talks with Hansa Rostock to buy striker Victor Agali. . . . more . . .
Luis Enrique agrees to stay at FC Barcelona (Jan 23, 2001)
Luis Enrique has agreed a new one year contract extension with FC Barcelona. . . . more . . .
Nigeria coach leaves squad on compassionate leave (Jan 23, 2001)
Nigeria coach Jo Bonfrere has been given leave of absence from World Cup training to attend a family funeral. . . . more . . .
Kaiser Chiefs and South Africa's Nomvete goes to Udinese (Jan 23, 2001)
South African international striker Siyabonga Nomvete has gone on trial to Udinese. . . . more . . .
Oman goalkeeper wanted by Palace (Jan 23, 2001)
Oman national team goalkeeper Badr Jumaa wants to join Crystal Palace next season. . . . more . . .
AC Milan hope to sign Riquelme soon (Jan 22, 2001)
AC Milan are close to signing Boca Juniors midfield star Juan Roman Riquelme. . . . more . . .
TV injury blow for Leeds star Ferdinand (Jan 22, 2001)
Struggling Leeds United have come clean about the fitness problems which kept British record signing Rio Ferdinand out of their home defeat by Newastle United on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Radebe quits South Africa's future (Jan 22, 2001)
South African captain Lucas Radebe has quit international football over the simmering conflict between his club and his country. . . . more . . .
Bonfrere may add Ameobi to Nigeria squad (Jan 22, 2001)
Nigeria are considering an international call up for young Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi. . . . more . . .
Todorov on way to West Ham (Jan 22, 2001)
West Ham are in talks to sign Bulgarian international striker Svetoslov Todorov from Liteks Lovech this week. . . . more . . .
Adams quits England career over fitness worries (Jan 21, 2001)
Arsenal captain Tony Adams has quit the England team to prolong his club career. . . . more . . .
Korea keeps first place on World Cup tickets (Jan 20, 2001)
FIFA have ruled that the 2002 World Cup should keep its current title after a row broke out about tickets about to be sold for the finals. . . . more . . .
Nigeria recalls stars for World Cup duty (Jan 19, 2001)
Nigeria have recalled stars dropped for the African Nations Cup win over Zambia last week as they prepare to resume 2002 World Cup qualifiers. . . . more . . .
AS Roma deny Nakata move to Malaga is on (Jan 19, 2001)
AS Roma have denied that Japanese star Hidetoshi Nakata is to join Spanish club Malaga. . . . more . . .
Top scorer Sand gets new Schalke 04 deal (Jan 19, 2001)
Bundesliga top scorer Ebbe Sand has signed a new contract with Schalke 04 to keep him at the club until 2005. . . . more . . .
Cannavaro agrees new Parma AC deal (Jan 17, 2001)
Parma AC defender and Italy star Fabio Cannavaro has agreed a new contract with the Italian club which will see him earn £2 million a year. . . . more . . .
Ronaldinho to play for PSG next season (Jan 17, 2001)
Paris Saint Germain have signed young Brazilian star Ronaldinho on a five year contract to run from the start of next season in a deal worth more than £20 million. . . . more . . .
Ammunike to miss six months with ankle surgery (Jan 17, 2001)
Nigerian international Emmanuel Ammunike will miss the next six months as he goes for ankle surgery. . . . more . . .
Boca cool on idea of signing Chilavert (Jan 17, 2001)
Paraguay captain Jose Luis Chilavert will not be signing for Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Strasbourg prepare big fine for Chilavert (Jan 17, 2001)
Strasbourg is considering fining goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert as he has refused to travel with the side twice because he was selected to play in the first team. . . . more . . .
Chelsea take on United reject Bosnich (Jan 16, 2001)
Chelsea have given Manchester United discard Mark Bosnich the chance to revive his career with a free transfer move. . . . more . . .
Boca Juniors in talks to sign Chilavert (Jan 16, 2001)
Paraguay captain Jose Luis Chilavert is in talks to sign for Boca Juniors. . . . more . . .
Dailly agrees to join West Ham (Jan 16, 2001)
West Ham have signed Scottish international midfielder Christian Dailly from Blackburn Rovers after a strong bid for the player from Leicerster City failed. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid had agreement to sign Zidane (Jan 16, 2001)
Real Madrid had an agreement to sign French star and World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane from Juventus this summer. . . . more . . .
Metz star Mondragon charged with passport offence (Jan 16, 2001)
Colombian international goalkeeper Felix Mondragon has been charged with using a false passport. . . . more . . .
Venezuela promote Paez to be new coach (Jan 16, 2001)
Venezuela have appointed a new national team coach. . . . more . . .
Vietnam choose youngest coach in World Cup (Jan 16, 2001)
Vietnam have named a 33 year old Brazilian as their new national team coach. . . . more . . .
Ayala on way back to River Plate (Jan 16, 2001)
Paraguayan defender Celso Ayala is on his way to Argentina after Atletico Madrid almost certain accept £1.2 millin offer made by River Plate. . . . more . . .
South Africa name World Cup squad (Jan 16, 2001)
South Africa have recalled Leeds United captain for the restart of 2002 World Cup qualifiers next month. . . . more . . .
Cameroon name World Cup squad (Jan 15, 2001)
African champions Cameroon have named their first World Cup squad of the year. . . . more . . .
Zamorano hits three goals on America debut (Jan 15, 2001)
Former Internazionale star Ivan Zamorano scored three times on his debut for Mexican club America in a 5-1 win in front of 85,000 fans at the Aztec stadium. . . . more . . .
PSG in talks to sign Ronaldinho (Jan 12, 2001)
Paris Saint Germain are in talks with Gremio to sign young Brazilian star Ronaldinho. . . . more . . .
Villa on verge of Angel delight (Jan 12, 2001)
Aston Villa's chances of signing River Plate star Juan Pablo Angel have been revived. . . . more . . .
Couto agrees new SS Lazio contract (Jan 12, 2001)
SS Lazio have agreed a new contract with central defender Fernando Couto. . . . more . . .
Eriksson enters the lions' den (Jan 12, 2001)
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has given his first press conference and talked up his new country's chances of reaching the 2002 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel extends stay at Sporting Lisbon (Jan 12, 2001)
Sporting Lisbon are to keep Danish international goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel for at least another season. . . . more . . .
Inter want Petit again (Jan 11, 2001)
Internazionale are interested in FC Barcelona flop Emmanuel Petit. . . . more . . .
Southampton want to sign Petrescu (Jan 11, 2001)
Southampton are to sign Romanian international Dan Petrescu from Bradford City. . . . more . . .
Leicester to sign Scottish international Dailly (Jan 11, 2001)
Leicester City are to sign Scottish international midfielder Christian Dailly from Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
Copa America draw (Jan 11, 2001)
Holders Brazil are to play Paraguay, Peru and Mexico as they bid for a third Copa America triumph in a row. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona to offer Kluivert new 2005 contract (Jan 10, 2001)
FC Barcelona are to offer striker Patrick Kluivert a new contract to try and keep him at the club until 2005. . . . more . . .
AS Roma will offer £21 million pay deal to keep Totti (Jan 10, 2001)
AS Roma are planning to give captain Francesco Totti a £21 million pay package to keep him at the club. . . . more . . .
Arsenal bid £8 million for German star Kahn (Jan 10, 2001)
Arsenal have offered £8 million to Bayern Munich to try and sign goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo says he was fit to play in World Cup final (Jan 10, 2001)
Ronaldo has claimed he was fit to play in the 1998 World Cup final and declined to answer questions about his sponsorship links with Nike at the congressional inquiry into Brazilian football corruption. . . . more . . .
Blazevic to be new coach of Iran (Jan 09, 2001)
The Iranian football association are expected to confirm former Croatia boss Miroslav Blazevic as their new national team coach this week. . . . more . . .
Borussia Dortmund lead chase for Rosicky (Jan 09, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund now lead the chase to sign Czech Republic star Tomas Rosicky after Bayern Munich failed to agree terms with Sparta Prague. . . . more . . .
Eriksson to take charge of England this month (Jan 09, 2001)
The English FA say Sven Goran Eriksson will take charge of the national team for the first time at Villa Park next month in a friendly against Spain. . . . more . . .
Eriksson's problems are only just beginning (Jan 09, 2001)
New England coach Sven Goran Eriksson is moving from one hard job to a position that is arguably even tougher. . . . more . . .
Dortmund break German record to sign Rosicky (Jan 09, 2001)
Borussia Dortmund have paid a Bundesliga record fee of £8 million to sign Czech international star Tomas Rosicky from Sparta Prague. . . . more . . .
1978 World Cup bribery scandal revived in Peru (Jan 09, 2001)
Argentina used a $50 million bribe to ensure World Cup success in 1978 it has been claimed in Peru. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich want Czech star Rosicky (Jan 09, 2001)
Bayern Munich lead the hunt to sign Czech Republic star Tomas Rosicky. . . . more . . .
Batistuta's fitness remains uncertain (Jan 08, 2001)
AS Roma believe star striker Gabriel Batistuta may not need immediate knee surgery. . . . more . . .
Angel's move to Aston Villa is scrapped (Jan 05, 2001)
River Plate top scorer Juan Pablo Angel's transfer to Aston Villa has collapsed. . . . more . . .
Poborsky moves to SS Lazio (Jan 04, 2001)
SS Lazio have signed Czech international winger Karel Poborsky from Benfica for £3.5 million The Italian champions have been looking for a wide player since failing to agree terms with FC Barcelona last July for Dutch star Boudewijn Zenden. . . . more . . .
Scholl announces plans to quit Germany team (Jan 04, 2001)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mehmet Scholl has used the winter break to announce his plans to quit football in 2004 and the German national team two years earlier. . . . more . . .
Rehmer not for sale say Hertha Berlin (Jan 04, 2001)
Hertha Berlin have rejected an offer from Juventus for midfielder Marko Rehmer. . . . more . . .
Litmanen joins Liverpool (Jan 04, 2001)
Jari Litmanen has signed for Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Litmanen on way to Liverpool (Jan 04, 2001)
Liverpool expect to sign FC Barcelona reject Jari Litmanen this week. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio buy Poborsky (Jan 03, 2001)
SS Lazio are to sign Czech international winger Karel Poborsky from Benfica. . . . more . . .
Anderlecht hope to sign Litmanen (Jan 03, 2001)
Anderlecht are hoping to sign FC Barcelona reject Jari Litmanen. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo and Romario given dates for corruption inquiries (Jan 03, 2001)
Ronaldo and Romario are to give evidence at the corruption inquiry into Brazilian football later this month. . . . more . . .
Inter buy Uruguay star Pacheco (Jan 03, 2001)
Internazionale have signed Uruguayan play maker Antonio Pacheco. . . . more . . .
Sporting Lisbon sign Chile star Tello (Jan 02, 2001)
Chile international Rodrigo Tello has joined Sporting Lisbon on a five year contract. . . . more . . .
Norway dump sponsorship rebels (Jan 02, 2001)
Norway have banned three players from their national team in a row over sponsorship. . . . more . . .
Angel gets work permit to complete Villa move (Jan 02, 2001)
Aston Villa have missed the chance to hand an FA Cup debut to their new Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel after he was granted a work permit to join the Premiership club. . . . more . . .
