March 4, 2005
Sacchi defends Ronaldo
Real Madrid director of football Arrigo Sacchi has defended the performances of striker Ronaldo, after the Brazilian came on for criticism from secrtions of the Bernabeu crowd.
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March 4, 2005
Bastia coach banned for racist remarks
Bastia coach Francois Ciccolini has been banned from the touchline for two matches after he made racist remarks at Paris St Germain's Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana.
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March 4, 2005
Klinsmann calls up 33 for fitness training
Jurgen Klinsmann has called up 33 players for fitness tests later this month, as he continues Germany's preparations for the 2006 World Cup.
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March 4, 2005
Blokhin threatens to resign
Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has threatened to resign after claiming he is the victim of a political witchhunt.
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March 4, 2005
Uefa issues warning on racism
Uefa has warned that it may ban clubs from their competitions if their fans are found guilty of racist behaviour.
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March 4, 2005
Nadal announces retirement
Veteran Spanish defender Miguel Angel Nadal has announced his retirement.
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March 4, 2005
Frey to leave Parma
Sebastien Frey has announced that he will leave Parma in the summer.
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March 4, 2005
Henry calls for Fifa intevention
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has requested Fifa step in and force the Spanish Football Federation to take stronger action against national coach Luis Aragones.
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March 4, 2005
Beckham keen to extend Madrid stay
England captain David Beckham has stated that he wants to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career. The 29-year-old, who has moved to quell speculation that he was keen for a move…
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March 3, 2005
Mendieta close to return
Middlesbrough's Gaizka Mendieta believes he has a good chance of playing again this season.
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March 3, 2005
Guerrero agrees new Bayern deal
Peruvian striker Jose Paolo Guerrero has signed a two-year contract extension at Bayern Munich that will keep him at the club until 2008.
