February 17, 2005
Eriksson gets backing
Sven-Goran Eriksson found an ally in Frank Arnesen on Thursday, as the Tottenham sporting director backed the England coach's approach to international friendly games.
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February 17, 2005
Beckenbauer slams World Cup preparations
The last six months have been an embarrassment to German football as the country prepares to host the 2006 World Cup, Franz Beckenbauer said on Thursday.
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February 17, 2005
Ronaldo fined by Real Madrid
Real Madrid are to fine striker Ronaldo after he turned up to training late on Wednesday.
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February 17, 2005
Chelsea monitoring Aubey
Jose Mourinho is taking a close interest in Toulouse young defender Lucien Aubey.
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February 17, 2005
Standard Liege come under police scrutiny
Belgian police probing the accounts of Standard Liege have searched the soccer club's offices.
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February 17, 2005
UEFA Cup previews
UEFA Cup 3rd round 1st leg
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February 17, 2005
Nedved set for Real return
Pavel Nedved is hoping to return from injury in time for next week's UEFA Champions League encounter with Real Madrid.
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February 17, 2005
Mancini not giving up hope
Inter coach Roberto Mancini has declared that he has not given up hope of challlenging Juventus and Milan for this season's Scudetto.
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February 17, 2005
Mexes handed a six-match ban
Philippe Mexes has been hit with a six-game ban following his controversial transfer to Roma from Auxerre.
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February 17, 2005
Barthez accused of spitting at referee
Fabien Barthez has been accused of spitting at a referee during a friendly match with Morocco's Wydad Casablanca on Saturday.
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February 17, 2005
Dortmund on life support
Borussia Dortmund are in a "life-threatening" financial situation, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.
