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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
September 2, 2004
Alex Ferguson is confident new signing Wayne Rooney can handle the pressures - both on and off the pitch - of playing for Manchester United. "We have a good reputation for looking after young players…
September 1, 2004
Roma defender Phillipe Mexes has been hit with a six-week suspension from FIFA, following a bitter tug of war between the Italian giants and Mexes' former club Auxerre.
September 1, 2004
Mallorca have signed Dutch international goalkeeper Sander Westerveld on loan from Real Sociedad.
September 1, 2004
Valencia midfielder Miguel Angulo has explained his decision to reject Arsenal in favour of a new deal with the Spanish champions.
September 1, 2004
Wayne Rooney has revealed the reasons behind his decision to break Evertonian hearts by signing for Manchester United yesterday.
September 1, 2004
Rumours abound that Clive Woodward, who today stepped down as England rugby coach, could be set for a sensational switch to football, with Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe admitting that the World Cup-winning coach could join…
September 1, 2004
The significant deals which took place before the transfer deadline
September 1, 2004
Former Germany coach Rudi Voeller has taken charge of Italian club Roma following the resignation of Cesare Prandelli.
September 1, 2004
Blackburn's Dwight Yorke has joined Birmingham for an undisclosed fee on a 12-month deal with the option of a one-year extension.
September 1, 2004
Manchester United have completed the signing of Wayne Rooney from Everton in a deal which could eventually be worth £27m. United will pay Everton an initial down payment of £10m with a further £10m due…
August 31, 2004
European champions Porto have made Striker Luis Fabiano their sixth Brazilian squad member, after capturing the 23-year-old from Sao Paolo.
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