July 15, 2004
Drogba available for £27m
Olympic Marseille have told Chelsea they must pay £26.7m if they wish to sign Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba. Chelsea had an £18m offer turned down but negotiations are continuing.
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July 15, 2004
Stoichkov named new Bulgaria coach
Hristo Stoichkov has been named Bulgaria's national coach. Stoichkov has agreed a two-year contract with the Bulgarian Football Union with an option for another two years.
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July 15, 2004
Crespo seals Milan move
Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo has agreed to return to Italy on a one-year loan deal with Milan. The Argentine international, who scored 12 goals in 31 matches for Chelsea, moves back to the city where…
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July 14, 2004
Real confirm Vieira interest
Real Madrid are continuing with their attempt to sign Patrick Vieira despite Arsenal insisting that the player is not for sale.
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July 14, 2004
Marseille may accept improved Drogba bid
Olympique Marseille have turned down a bid of 28 million euros from Chelsea for striker Didier Drogba, but the French club admitted that there remains a possibility that they might be forced to cash in…
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July 14, 2004
Holland approach Van Basten
Ajax have revealed that they received a formal approach from the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) about the possibility of reserve team coach Marco van Basten becoming Holland's next national coach. "Ajax has been formally approached…
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July 13, 2004
Greek federation insists Rehhagel staying for World Cup
The Greek Football Federation (EPO) has insisted that Otto Rehhagel will stay as coach of the new European champions until after the 2006 World Cup finals. "Mr Rehhagel will stay with the Greek football federation…
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July 13, 2004
Mancini takes over as Inter coach
Roberto Mancini has taken over as coach of Internazionale, joining the Serie A side on a three-year deal after resolving a dispute with Lazio.
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July 13, 2004
Wenger says no to Germany
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has turned down an approach to replace Rudi Voller as the new coach of Germany and has insisted that he will see out his contract with Arsenal.
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July 13, 2004
Ghana to host 2008 African Nations Cup finals
Ghana will host the 2008 African Nations Cup after beating Libya in a vote by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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July 13, 2004
Venables to coach Australian club
Former England and Australia manager Terry Venables has agreed to become coach of Australian club Newcastle United in the country's revamped premier league next year.
