June 11, 2004
France places up for grabs – Santini
Jacques Santini has placed pressure on his French squad claiming that even his big name players should not take their place for granted.
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June 11, 2004
Gattuso unhappy with peripheral role
Milan battleaxe Gennaro Gattuso has laid down the gauntlet ahead of the Italians opening Group C match against Denmark on Monday. The combative midfielder vented his frustrations at his likely exclusion from the starting line…
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June 11, 2004
Portugal relieved to see return of Figo
Portugal breathed a huge sigh of relief as Luis Figo began training with the squad again, ahead of Saturday's EURO 2004 opener against Greece.
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June 11, 2004
England not overawed by France
Michael Owen believes England will face the best team in the world when they meet France on Sunday, but the striker refuses to be overawed by the prospect. "I'd put France above Brazil now as…
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June 11, 2004
Ronaldinho signs new Barcelona deal
Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho has agreed a new deal with Barcelona in a bid to ward off the attentions of some of Europe's big clubs. The Spanish club have reportedly increased his yearly salary from £2.5m…
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June 11, 2004
Trapattoni names Italy team for opener
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has broken with convention by naming his team to play Denmark, several days ahead of Monday's EURO 2004 opener
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June 11, 2004
Totti drops Milan hint
Roma star Francesco Totti has surprisingly hinted that he could join Milan this summer, if Roma don't keep their promise to sign new players in the summer. Totti claims that the Romans will sign "five…
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June 11, 2004
Deco eyeing Chelsea move
Jose Mourinho is poised to complete his second swoop from former club Porto by clinching the £18million transfer of Deco. The Portuguese midfielder, currently training with the national team ahead of EURO 2004, has expressed…
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June 11, 2004
Ronaldinho turned down Chelsea
Barcelona striker Ronaldinho has revealed that he turned down a £55m offer from Chelsea to remain with the Catalan club. The Brazilian agreed a new contract with Barcelona last week, quelling speculation that he might…
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June 11, 2004
Real Madrid hope to conclude Xabi deal before EURO 2004
Real Madrid arehoping to seal a deal for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso before EURO 2004 commences, according to Sociedad president Jose Luis Astiazaran. "There are still economic differences, but I don't think…
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June 11, 2004
Brazil name Copa America squad
Brazil have named an inexperienced squad for the Copa America which starts in July, leaving out practically all their first team choices. Only one member of the victorious World Cup 2002 squad will be present,…
