March 19, 2004
Fergusondevastated after FA upholds ban
Rio Ferdinand admits he is stunned by the FA appeal panel's decision to uphold his eight-month ban for missing a drugs test.
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March 19, 2004
Deschampsnot ready for Juvge – Platini
Former France and Juventus legend Michel Platini believes that Didier Deschamps is not ready to take over at The Bianconeri, should Marcello Lippi quit the post.
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March 19, 2004
Passportproblems for Kaka
Milan's Brazilian forward Kaka has encountered problems trying to obtain a European passport.
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March 19, 2004
Ailtonfurious with FIFA nationality ruling
Brazilian striker Ailton is furious with FIFA after they introduced new rules which will prevent him playing international football for Qatar.
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March 19, 2004
Sagnollinked with Arsenal switch
Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol claims he has been approached by Arsenal with a view to joining the Gunners in the summer.
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March 19, 2004
Leedsclose to takeover
Leeds are believed to be close to securing their future with reports stating that the club is on the verge of being taken over by a Leeds-based consortium.
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March 19, 2004
Waleslose UEFA appeal
Wales have lost a second appeal against UEFA's decision not to throw Russia out of EURO 2004 finals in Portugal.
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March 19, 2004
ManchesterUnited to tour North America
Manchester United will again tour the United States in the summer as the club continues to try and break into the lucrative North American market.
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March 19, 2004
Olympiakos appoint Alefantos
Olympiakos have appointed Nikos Alefantos as their new coach, replacing the Ukrainian Oleh Protasov who was sacked on Tuesday.
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March 19, 2004
Leeds future secured by takeover
Leeds United's future has been secured after a locally-based consortium completed a £30m takeover of the club on Friday.
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March 18, 2004
Ferdinandopnes appeal against ban
Rio Ferdinand has begun his appeal against an eight-month ban handed to him by the FA in December.
