September 24, 2004
FIFA demands reduced schedule
FIFA has advocated a reduced match schedule to prevent the status of international tournaments such as the World Cup and the European Championships, becoming diminished.
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September 24, 2004
Vieira committed to Arsenal
Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira has revealed that he plans to complete a decade with Arsenal.
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September 24, 2004
Dutch introduce play-off for European spots
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) are to introduce play-offs to decide which first division clubs get a Champions League qualifying spot and three of the country's four UEFA Cup berths from next season.
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September 24, 2004
Fresh offer for Liverpool
Liverpool look set to become the target of a fresh takeover bid after a Los Angeles-based Hollywood executive confirmed he is interested in buying a stake in the club. Liverpool-born Mike Jefferies has been in…
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September 23, 2004
Spain round-up
Spain round-up
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September 23, 2004
Remon to remain in charge at Real
Real Madrid have confirmed that they have no plans to replace acting coach Mariano Garcia Remon.
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September 23, 2004
Luizao allowed to quit Botafogo
Former Brazilian striker Luizão was yesterday allowed to leave Rio club Botafogo, after being told that he no longer guaranteed a regular first team place.
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September 23, 2004
Uruguay name home-based squad
Uruguay manager Jorge Fossati called up the first 9 of his squad to face Argentina in the next World Cup qualifier on the 9th October.
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September 23, 2004
Fernandez defends Porto
Porto manager Victor Fernandez has maintained that his side "needs to keep working".
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September 23, 2004
Serie A round-up
Serie A round-up
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September 23, 2004
Hughes names Wales squad
Ryan Giggs and Simon Davies have returned to the Wales squad after suspension and injury respectively, for next month’s World Cup qualifiers with England and Poland next month.
