November 21, 2004
Blatter backs players’ right to walk off
Fifa chief Sepp Blatter has admitted he would have backed England's players if they had walked off in the face of racial abuse against Spain this week.
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November 21, 2004
Rijkaard warns against complacency after Real success
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard refused to get carried away by his team’s 3-0 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday. "We've got to keep working hard and not get carried away…
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November 19, 2004
Iordanescu resigns as Romania coach
Anghel Iordanescu has resigned as Romania coach after receiving criticism following his side's draw against unfancied Armenia in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
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November 19, 2004
Arsenal sign Eboue
Arsenal have signed Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue from Belgian club Beveren.
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November 19, 2004
Arsenal suffer Gilberto injury setback
Arsenal have suffered a setback with the news that midfielder Gilberto could be ruled out for the season, due to a back injury.
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November 19, 2004
Kaklamanos gets five-month ban for cocaine
Greek forward Alexandros Kaklamanos has beeen given a five-month ban by the Belgian Football Association on Friday following his positive test for cocaine.
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November 19, 2004
Spain apologises for racist abuse
The Spanish Football Association has sent a letter to its English counterparts apologising for the racist chanting during Wednesday's match. The Spanish FA also apologised for similar incidents during Tuesday's Under-21 international. "The FA welcomes…
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November 19, 2004
Real chief blames Newcastle for Woodgate injury
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has criticised Newcastle for Jonathan Woodgate's failure to overcome a thigh injury.
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November 19, 2004
Joaquin tempted by move to Italy
Real Betis winger Joaquin, who has been linked with big-money moves to both Chelsea and Real Madrid, has admitted he would be tempted by the prospect of a switch to Italy.
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November 19, 2004
Go easy on Figo, says Deco
Deco has appealed to Barcelona fans to go easy on his international colleague Luis Figo when the former idol of the Camp Nou returns for Saturday's eagerly-awaited clash with Real Madrid.
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November 19, 2004
Ferdinand nearly quit Spain game
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he was prepared to walk off the pitch during Wednesdays’ friendly in Madrid as a result of the racist abuse aimed at England’s black players. England's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Ashley Cole…
