December 2, 2003
Leeds shares surge amid takeover talk
Shares in Leeds United rose 28 percent on Wednesday after a member of Bahrain's royal family admitted he was considering making a bid for the debt-ridden Premier League club.
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December 2, 2003
Tevez given all-clear to play Intercontinental Cup
Boca Juniors striker Carlos Teve has been given the go-ahead to play in this month's Intercontinental Cup final against Milan.
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December 1, 2003
Holders France upbeat after draw
Jacques Santini, coach of reigning champions France was upbeat after hearing his team would face England, Croatia and Switzerland in Group B of the EURO 2004 finals.
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December 1, 2003
Hosts happy with draw
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted he is with the EURO 2004 draw, which pits the hosts against Spain, Greece and Russia.
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December 1, 2003
Trapattoni relieved to avoid the favourites
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni, whose country have been drawn against Denmark, Sweden and Bulgaria, admits he is relieved to have avoided hosts Portugal and holders France.
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December 1, 2003
Big guns wary of tough draw
Germany, Holland and the Czech Republic were united in agreement that they had been handed the toughest possible group when the draw was made for the EURO 2004 finals in Lisbon.
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December 1, 2003
Ranieri urges caution
Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri refuses to get carried away with Chelsea's title prospects, despite Sunday's win over Manchester United which took the Blues to the top of the Premier League.
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December 1, 2003
Rivaldo released and looking to Chelsea
Milan have confirmed they are releasing Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo from his contract.
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December 1, 2003
Blatter critical of FA handling of Fredinand
FIFA president Seppp Blatter has criticised the English FA for their handling of the Rio Ferdinand drug test saga.
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December 1, 2003
American increases stake in Manchester United
U.S businessman Malcolm Glazer has been confirmed as the buyer of a major stake in Manchester United - a deal that has intensifed speculation that he is planning to launch a takeover bid for the…
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December 1, 2003
Eriksson ruled out as Ranieri gets Chelsea backing
Chelsea have denied that they are interested in appointing Sven Goran Eriksson as their next coach, claiming that present incumbent Claudio Ranieri has got the full backing of the club.
