December 18, 2003
Ferdinandhearing begins
Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium will in the public eye over the next few days, as it plays host to the inquiry into the Rio Ferdinand missed drug test.
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December 18, 2003
Zidanetoo old for Chelsea
After suggesting yesterday that Chelsea would be prepared to spend £60m on Manchester United's, Ruud van Nisteltooy, Chelsea's acting chief executive, Paul Smith, has now revealed that they will not be bidding for FIFA Player…
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December 18, 2003
DelPiero frustrated with life on the sidelines
Alessandro Del Piero has admitted to becoming increasingly frustrated at being left out of the Juventus starting line-up in recent games.
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December 17, 2003
European clubs ‘despicable’ says Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has accused Europe's richest clubs of behaving despicably and engaging in "social and economic rape" of the world's football talent.
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December 17, 2003
Blatter warns of life bans for drug test cheats
FIFA president Sepp Blatter says that his organisation is considering imposing lifetime bans on any player caught taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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December 17, 2003
Racing docked a point
Racing Santander have been docked a point by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after fielding too many non-EU players during the goalless draw against Osasuna last weekend.
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December 17, 2003
Chelsea prepared to pay £60m for Van Nistelrooy
Chelsea have suggested that they would be prepared to pay £60m to bring Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to Stamford Bridge.
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December 17, 2003
EU agree compromise over Premier League rights
Up to eight live Premiership football matches could be screened on terrestrial TV in Britain after a deal was struck between BSkyB and the European Commission.
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December 17, 2003
Balaban’s move to Empoli put on hold
Bosko Balaban's switch to Empoli has been put on hold.
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December 17, 2003
Canada appoint Yallop as new coach
Canada have ended months of speculation by naming Frank Yallop their new coach.
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December 17, 2003
Pastoriza returns to Independiente
Omar Pastoriza is to return to former club Independiente for the fifth time.
