December 9, 2004
van der Vaart stripped of Ajax captaincy
Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart has been stripped of the Ajax captaincy folowing his refusal to play out of position in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
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December 9, 2004
Angulo apologises for behaviour
Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo has apologised for his behaviour during last night’s ill-tempered Champions League match against Werder Bremen.
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December 9, 2004
Ronaldinho voted World Soccer Player of the Year
Ronaldinho is your choice as 2004 World Player of the Year. Barcelona’s brilliant Brazilian gained almost 29 per cent of the votes in our 23rd annual poll, ahead of Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, Andrii Shevchenko…
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December 9, 2004
Veron keen to stay at Inter
Juan Sebastian Veron has declared his desire stay at Internazionale next season.
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December 9, 2004
Redknapp recruits from Portsmouth
Harry Redknapp has returned to his former club Portsmouth to poach Kevin Bond to become his first team coach at St Mary’s. Bond was on the coaching staff at Fratton Park with Redknapp, and had…
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December 9, 2004
Relief for Real
Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions league victory over Roma came as a relief to the players as they look to improve on their disappointing start to the season.
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December 9, 2004
Robben reveals cancer scare
Chelsea striker Arjen Robben has revealed he feared the worst after being told he needed an operation to overcome testicular cancer earlier this year.
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December 9, 2004
Juninho frustrated with life at Scotland
Juninho has admitted he is growing increasingly frustrated at not being a regular with Celtic.
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December 9, 2004
Champions League round-up
In Group A an inspirational performance from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard ensured Rafa Benitez’s side reached the last 16.
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December 9, 2004
Champions League qualifiers
Qualifiers for the Champions League first knockout round
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December 9, 2004
Champions League results
Champions League results
