December 2, 2004
Italy players chief denies players knowingly take drugs
The head of the Italian player's union says he does not believe that there are any footballers in Italy who have knowingly taken performance enhancing drugs.
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December 2, 2004
Spanish FA criticised for lax response to racism
The Spanish football federation's (RFEF) has been criticised by the country's Sports Council (CSD), for its response to the incidents of racist abuse that blighted the recent friendly international against England.
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December 2, 2004
Klinsmann names squad for Asia trip
German national coach Jurgen Klinsmann continues to introduce fresh faces to the international team, with three new call-ups named in his 18-man squad for the trip to Asia scheduled for 13-22 December.
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December 2, 2004
Latest transfer speculation
Latest transfer speculation
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December 2, 2004
Batistuta linked with Barcelona
Argentinian football great Gabriel Batistuta could be on his way to Barcelona to fill in for the injured Swedish striker Henrik Larsson.
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December 2, 2004
Liverpool subject of takeover speculation
Liverpool are reported to be in talks with the L4 group, a consortium put together by two US-based entertainment executives, which could lead to a takeover.
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December 2, 2004
Smith sets out manifesto
New manager Walter Smith has set out his manifesto for restoring the fortunes of the national side.
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December 2, 2004
Ardilles to sign new deal
Former World Cup winner, Osvaldo Ardiles, is set to sign an extended deal as coach of Tokyo Verdy, officials of the Japanese club said on Thursday.
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December 2, 2004
Mourinho takes a swipe at Arsenal
Jose Mourinho has criticised Arsenal, claiming the Gunners squad is too thin to compete with his Chelsea team and Manchester United.
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December 2, 2004
Denmark to face England
Denmark and England will meet next August at the start of the 2005/06 season, it was confirmed today.
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December 2, 2004
UEFA Cup previews
UEFA Cup previews
