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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
September 2, 2003
The Coach Jaime PACHECO Born: 22.07.58 Charismatic, bristling with enthusiasm, tactically astute and a born leader, he has worked miracles since arriving during the 1997-98 season and looks a good bet to be next boss…
September 2, 2003
The Coach Reynald Denoueix Born: 14.05.48 Nantes through and through. Spent his entire professional playing career - 13 seasons in all - as their right-back, helping them win the First Division title in 1973 and…
September 2, 2003
Surprises were expected from Emerson Leao's first squad as Brazil coach. But few could have foreseen the inclusion of an 18-year-old who was frequently on the bench with his club side.
September 2, 2003
Anderlecht's long unbeaten run in this season's Belgian League was brought to an end in March by the boot of an 18-year-old Egyptian, Ahmed Hossam, the latest teenage sensation to emerge from Africa.
September 2, 2003
From Alfredo 'The Blond Arrow' Di Stefano on the bench to Mario 'The Bullfighter' Kempes and Claudio 'The Louse' Lopez on the pitch, Valencia have always looked to Argentina for inspiration.
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David Ginola, who is apparently surplus to requirements at Aston Villa, now also has a rival for the title of club glamour boy.
September 2, 2003
For a player with more than 100 Bundesliga goals, Nigerian Jonathan Akpoborie has been a Rather elusive figure on the international circuit.
September 2, 2003
Strange game, football. Swedish centre-back Patrik Andersson plays a pivotal role in Bayern Munich's double triumph in the Champions League and Bundesliga last season and before he has time to reflect on producing the best…
September 2, 2003
Dagui Bakari has been flirting with the Ivory Coast national team for several months, but has yet to make a final decision on where his international future lies.
September 2, 2003
Dinamo Zagreb forward Bosko Balaban could not have wished for a better inaugural seasonas a Croatian full international, scoring six goals in his first seven games and firing up his country's push for World Cup…
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