January 14, 2005
Pires pays fine to tsunami fund
France midfielder Robert Pires has been fined €50,000 for infringing national team sponsorship rules and agreed to pay the money into a tsunami aid fund.
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January 14, 2005
Van Gaal to take over at AZ
Louis van Gaal has agreed a three-year contract to take over at AZ Alkmaar next season, the Dutch first division club have confirmed.
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January 14, 2005
Owen arrival led to departure – Moreintes
New Liverpool signing Fernando Morientes has admitted that it was the arrival of Michael Owen at Real Madrid that made him decide to leave Spain.
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January 14, 2005
Tomasson staying, say Milan
Milan have dismissed reports that they could be willing to sell Jon Dahl Tomasson.
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January 14, 2005
Hierro stunned by Bolton axe
Fernando Hierro has spoken of his shock at being transfer-listed by Bolton.
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January 14, 2005
Everton accept Real offer for Gravesen
Real Madrid and Everton have reached agreement on the sale of Thomas Gravesen, with the Dane set to move to the Bernabeu subject to him passing a medical. "Real Madrid have reached an agreement for…
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January 14, 2005
Savage close to exit
Blackburn Rovers are poised to complete the signing of midfielder Robbie Savage from Birmingham, acccording to a report on BBC Radio WM.
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January 14, 2005
Robben best since Cruyff, says Jol
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has described Chelsea's Arjen Robben as the best player to come out of Holland since Johan Cruyff.
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January 14, 2005
Football fundraiser for Tsunai disaster
Fifa and Uefa have confirmed details of an international benefit match for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.
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January 14, 2005
Gravesen set for Real switch
Everton's Thomas Gravesen is expected to complete a £2.3m move to Real Madrid after undergoing a medical on Friday. Everton, who have tried to retain the services of the Danish international, are now resigned to…
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January 13, 2005
Mourinho to escape charge
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will not be charged over the comments he made after their Carling Cup tie with Manchester United.
