Archive World Cup 2002 News
Republic of Ireland v Denmark is called off (Feb 28, 2001)
Denmark's friendly tonight in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road has been called off. . . . more . . .
Kuwait fire coach after World Cup exit (Feb 27, 2001)
Kuwait have fired coach Dusan Uhrin after they were eliminated from 2002 World Cup qualification. . . . more . . .
Beckham stays as England captain (Feb 27, 2001)
David Beckham has retained the England captaincy under new coach Sven Goran Eriksson. . . . more . . .
World Cup ticket sales hit more technical problems (Feb 26, 2001)
The sale of 2002 World Cup tickets on the Internet was shut down for the second time today after more technical problems hit the project. . . . more . . .
AS Roma want to remove Cafu and Emerson from Brazil squad (Feb 26, 2001)
AS Roma have applied to FIFA to have Emerson and Cafu withdrawn from the Brazil squad to play the US in a friendly later this week. . . . more . . .
Spain forced to drop Hierro from squad (Feb 26, 2001)
Spain have had to drop veteran defender Fernando Hierro from their squad to play a friendly on Wednesday night with England in Birmingham. . . . more . . .
More knee trouble for Batistuta (Feb 25, 2001)
AS Roma will send star striker Gabriel Batistuta for knee tests tomorrow after their 2-0 win at Vicenza. . . . more . . .
McManaman to miss England friendly (Feb 25, 2001)
Real Madrid have withdrawn midfielder Steve McManaman from the England squad. . . . more . . .
Kluivert on way out of FC Barcelona (Feb 24, 2001)
FC Barcelona are preparing a star clearout this summer with Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert to be off loaded. . . . more . . .
VfLWolfsburg sign Bulgarian Petrov (Feb 24, 2001)
Servette have sold Bulgarian international Martin Petrov to VfL Wolfsburg. . . . more . . .
Newcastle's Dyer withdraws from England squad (Feb 24, 2001)
Newcastle United have withdrawn midfielder Kieron Dyer out of the England squad announced yesterday by new coach Sven Goran Eriksson. . . . more . . .
Ronaldinho to join Vasco da Gama until July (Feb 24, 2001)
PSG will have to wait to see new signing Ronaldinho after he went into talks to join Vasco da Gama. . . . more . . .
Belgium name squad for World Cup qualifier (Feb 23, 2001)
Belgium have named their first squad of the year. . . . more . . .
Italy pick familiar favourites to face Argentina (Feb 23, 2001)
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has named a squad to play Argentina in a friendly next week. . . . more . . .
Turkey keep experienced squad together (Feb 23, 2001)
Turkey have named their squad to play a friendly against Turkey next week. . . . more . . .
Australia blocks Fiji's 2002 World Cup team (Feb 23, 2001)
A political coup last year in Fiji is damaging plans to hold 2002 World Cup matches in Australia. . . . more . . .
Eriksson names first England squad (Feb 23, 2001)
New England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has named his first squad for a friendly next week at Villa Park against Spain. . . . more . . .
Eriksson starts to plan England revival (Feb 23, 2001)
New England coach Sven Goran Eriksson intends to play two teams against Spain on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Spain call up top scorer Javi Moreno (Feb 23, 2001)
Spanish Liga top scorer Javi Moreno is in the national team squad to face England in a friendly at Villa Park next week. . . . more . . .
International ban ends for Portuguese stars (Feb 22, 2001)
Three Portuguese stars have ended their bans after attacking the referee at a Euro 2000 semi final defeat by France last year. . . . more . . .
Kanu keeps place in Nigeria's plans (Feb 22, 2001)
Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu has retained his place in the Nigeria squad. . . . more . . .
Pua promoted to be new Uruguay coach (Feb 22, 2001)
Uruguay are to use a coaching partnership to replace Daniel Passarella. . . . more . . .
French call up experienced squad for next week (Feb 22, 2001)
French coach Roger Lemerre has included no surprises in his selection to face Germany in Paris on Tuesday night with several experienced players returning to the squad. . . . more . . .
Passarella resigns as Uruguay coach (Feb 21, 2001)
Daniel Passarella has quit as Uruguay coach. . . . more . . .
Kanu's agent denies quit claims (Feb 21, 2001)
Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu's agent has denied issuing an ultimatum to manager Arsene Wenger over the Nigerian's future at the London club. . . . more . . .
German World Cup TV coverage set to go pay-per-view (Feb 21, 2001)
German fans may have to pay television subscription fees for matches at the 2002 and 2006 World Cup finals after the top two state broadcasters quit talks with the Kirch Media group. . . . more . . .
Schmeichel ends glorious Denmark career (Feb 20, 2001)
Denmark goalkeeper peter Schmeichel has announced he is to retire from international football. . . . more . . .
Germany name squad to face France next week (Feb 20, 2001)
Germany have introduced three new players to face World and European champions France in Paris next week. . . . more . . .
Pakistan arrange two matches in England (Feb 20, 2001)
Pakistan have announced a tour of Britain and will lay two senior matches. . . . more . . .
Parma AC want Rommedahl for next season (Feb 19, 2001)
Parma AC are keen to bring PSV Eindhoven midfielder Dennis Rommedahl to Italy next season. . . . more . . .
AS Roma plan bid for Ballack (Feb 19, 2001)
AS Roma are in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack. . . . more . . .
Unhappy Angel may leave Villa (Feb 19, 2001)
Aston Villa could see Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel quit the club by the end of this month say sources in Argentina. . . . more . . .
Galatasary offer big pay rise to Emre (Feb 19, 2001)
Galatasary are to try and keep highly rated midfielder Emre Belezoglu with a new contract and large pay rise. . . . more . . .
Kirch want ECJ ruling on British 'list' events (Feb 17, 2001)
German media group Kirch has tried to overturn an EU decision on television rights for the 2002 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Veron says he watns to stay at SS Lazio (Feb 17, 2001)
Juan Sebastian Veron says he wants to stay with SS Lazio. . . . more . . .
United hope to sign Anderlecht's Baseggio (Feb 17, 2001)
Manchester United are to bid to sign the highly rated Anderlecht midfielder Walter Baseggio. . . . more . . .
World Cup rewind: Japan and South Korea in ticket chaos (Feb 16, 2001)
It wouldn't be a World Cup without ticket problems and co-hosts Japan are to go back to the printers to produce more application forms after hysteria produced a massive demand for tickets this week. . . . more . . .
United want to sign Paraguay star (Feb 16, 2001)
Manchester United are in talks with Real Zaragoza to buy midfielder Roberto Acuna. . . . more . . .
Unsal to miss Galatasary's spring with knee injury (Feb 16, 2001)
Galatasary fear defender Hakan Unsal may miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Juventus make offer for Helguera (Feb 16, 2001)
Juventus lead the race to sign Real Madrid star Ivan Helguera after meetings this week. . . . more . . .
Asian fans hit by World Cup web site ticket hitch (Feb 14, 2001)
The Internet sale of 2002 World Cup finals tickets has been delayed by technical problems. . . . more . . .
Brazil court halts Ronaldinho transfer to PSG (Feb 14, 2001)
A Brazilian judge has delayed striker Ronaldinho's transfer to Paris Saint Germain. . . . more . . .
AC Milan want Adriano (Feb 14, 2001)
Flamengo star Adriano is in talks with AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Gamarra in talks with Fiorentina (Feb 13, 2001)
Fiorentina are in talks to sign Paraguayan international Carlos Alberto Gamarra. . . . more . . .
Torres quits Oman job (Feb 12, 2001)
Oman have seen Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Torres quit as they prepare to start their 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Iran bring back Hamad as coach (Feb 12, 2001)
Iran have replaced national team coach Milan Zivadinovic. . . . more . . .
India name new senior coach for World Cup campaign (Feb 09, 2001)
India have a new national team coach after the elevation of Sukhwinder Singh today. . . . more . . .
Congo quits 2002 World Cup (Feb 09, 2001)
African nation the Republic of Congo has withdrawn from the 2002 World Cup qualifying stage according to FIFA. . . . more . . .
Villa send Grayeb back to Haifa (Feb 09, 2001)
Aston Villa have sold defender Najwan Grayeb back to Hapoel Haifa in Israel. . . . more . . .
Scholl is Germany's Player of the Year (Feb 09, 2001)
Bayern Munich star Mehmet Scholl has been voted by German professionals as their Player of the Year. . . . more . . .
Coach Makarian is back in charge of Paraguay (Feb 08, 2001)
Paraguay coach Sergio Makarian has returned to his post. . . . more . . .
Inter make offer for Galatasary's Emre (Feb 07, 2001)
Internazionale have offered Galatasary £7 million to sign midfielder Emre Belozoglu. . . . more . . .
Olsen cleared to join Forest (Feb 07, 2001)
US international midfielder Ben Olsen has been granted a work permit to play for Nottingham Forest. . . . more . . .
Bayern and TSV want new stadium for World Cup (Feb 07, 2001)
The face of Munich football will be changed forever by the 2006 World Cup finals with both the city's Bundesliga clubs proposing a joint move into a brand new stadium. . . . more . . .
Recoba called to answer more passport questions (Feb 06, 2001)
Inter Milan striker Alvaro Recoba hass been interviewed this morning by investigators looking into the false passport scandal in Italy. . . . more . . .
Veron passport trial starts in Rome (Feb 06, 2001)
The trial of Serie A champions SS Lazio and their midfield star Juan Sebastian Veron has begun in Rome as the passport scandal in Italy continues to grow. . . . more . . .
Berkovic set to leave Celtic (Feb 06, 2001)
Israeli international Eyal Berkovic is waiting for the all clear to quit Glasgow Celtic and join former boss Graeme Souness at Blackburn Rovers. . . . more . . .
Milan rule Ambrosini out for rest of this season (Feb 06, 2001)
AC Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury. . . . more . . .
Veron trial suspended (Feb 06, 2001)
The trial of SS Lazio midfield star Juan Sebastian Veron has been suspended in Rome to allow papers to be translated from Spanish. . . . more . . .
Japan cool World Cup feud over English titles (Feb 05, 2001)
The feud over the title of the 2002 World Cup finals looks close to over after co-hosts Japan said they would print the word 'Korea' first in all officials documents printed in English. . . . more . . .
Real star Raul sets goal record in Spain for active strikers (Feb 05, 2001)
Real Madrid star Raul is now the top scorer in the Spanish Liga currently active after two goals last night in a thrilling 4-3 home win over Malaga. . . . more . . .
Jamaica want Morrision to join them (Feb 05, 2001)
Jamaica have offered a place in their squad to young striker Clinton Morrison. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo back in Inter squad (Feb 02, 2001)
Internazionale have named Brazilian star Ronaldo in their squad to play in the UEFA Cup this month with the striker at least two months ahead of his fitness schedule as he recovers from knee surgery.. . . . more . . .
