February 19, 2004
International round-up
Italy began their preparations for Euro 2004 with a 2-2 draw against a Czech Republic side who are now unbeaten in twenty.
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February 19, 2004
Former international
Former Israel international defender Felix Halfon has been jailed for 4-1/2 years after pleading guilty of a drugs trafficking offences.
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February 19, 2004
Rebrov set for return to Tottenham
Ukraine striker Sergei Rebrov expects to be back in training with Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the current season.
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February 17, 2004
Beckham critical of FA
England captain David Beckham has critricised the Football Association for offering coach Sven-Goran Eriksson a new contract, suggesting the timing of the offer has "caused a lot of problems"
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February 17, 2004
No take over at United
Manchester United's board has informed the stock market the club has received no sort of takeover approach after mounting speculation that American businessman Malcolm Glazer was planning to buy United.
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February 17, 2004
Lehmann fined
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been fined by the FA and warned about his future behaviour after being found guilty of improper conduct.
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February 17, 2004
Another award for Nedved
European footballer of Pavel Nedved has been voted Czech Republic Player of the Year for the third time in six years.
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February 17, 2004
England suffer from withdrawals
The England squad are without Chelsea's John Terry and Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell for tomorrow night's friendly with Portugal.
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February 17, 2004
Amoruso considers Scotland switch
After six successful seasons with Rangers, Lorenzo Amoruso is preparing to take advantage of FIFA's recent rule change on nationality which would allow the Italian to play for Berti Vogts' Scotland team.
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February 17, 2004
Baggio contemplates u-turn
Roberto Baggio has admitted that he may continue playing for Brescia despite claiming he would retire from the game at the end of the current season.
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February 17, 2004
Leading clubs want payment for player release
Europe's leading clubs have agreed to push for compensation payments when their players are called up for international tournaments and stressed their total opposition to FIFA's Club World Championship.
