April 26, 2005
Big increase in World Cup prize money
FIFA has announced that it plans to significantly increase the prize money at next year's World Cup finals to 332 million Swiss francs (£146.6m).
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April 26, 2005
Van Bommel poised for Barcelona switch
Barcelona are reported to have concluded a deal with PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mark van Bommel.
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April 26, 2005
Liverpool receive fitness boost
Liverpool's preparations for their Champions League semi-final first leg tie with Chelsea have received a boost with the news that both Harry Kewell and Milan Baros have been passed fit to play.
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April 26, 2005
Champions League Preview – Milan v PSV
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April 26, 2005
Chelsea success built to last
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is confident that this season's success will not be a one-off as the club strives to secure a lasting legacy.
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April 26, 2005
Beckham happy in Spain
David Beckham has insisted that he is happy to stay at Real Madrid.
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April 26, 2005
Money not an issue for Joaquin
Spanish star Joaquin insists he will will not be influenced by money when he sits down at the end of the season to discuss his options. The Real Betis winger is widely expected to leave…
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April 25, 2005
Nice sack coach
Nice have announced the sacking of coach Gernot Rohr after a series of poor results, left the struggling Ligue 1 club hovering just over the relegation zone.
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April 25, 2005
Chelsea clinch huge new deal
Chelsea have confirmed a new £50m five-year sponsorship deal with electronics company Samsung.
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April 25, 2005
UEFA rule out fifth English team
England will be forced to make a tricky choice between their fourth placed finisher and Liverpool, provided Rafael Benitez's team win this year's Champions League but fail to qualify for next season's competition via their…
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April 25, 2005
England asks for extra European place
The English Football Association has asked for England to be awarded an extra Champions League place if Liverpool win this year's trophy. As things stands, the FA faces an difficult decision if Liverpool win the…
