May 12, 2003
Batistuta to join English club
Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta claims he has received offers from two English teams and expects to be playing in the Premier League next season.
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May 12, 2003
Defoe hands in transfer request
Less than 24 hours after being relegated from the Premier League, West Ham have been rocked by the news that striker Jermain Defoe has submitted a written transfer request.
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May 12, 2003
Makaay on course for Golden Boot
Roy Makaay is on course to win this season's ESM Golden Shoe, with PSV striker Mateja Kezman looking like his only realistic challenger.
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May 12, 2003
Makelele out of Champions League, Ronaldo doubtful
Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele will miss this week's Champions League semi-final, second leg against Juventus, while injured striker Ronaldo is rated extremely doubtful.
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May 12, 2003
Pauletta voted best player in France again
Portugal striker Pedro Pauleta has been voted the best player in France's Ligue 1 by his fellow players, for the second successive year.
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May 12, 2003
Real Sociedad join Deportivo at the top
Real Sociedad moved level on points with Primera Divisi¢n leaders RC Deportivo La Coru¤a following a 3-1 win at Mallorca on Sunday.
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May 12, 2003
Ronaldinho hints at PSG exit
Ronaldinho has admitted he does not know where he will be playing next season, but given a choice, the Brazilian World Cup winner would opt for a move to Spain.
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May 12, 2003
Rooney to miss England trip
Everton striker Wayne Rooney looks likely to miss England's match against South Africa on May 22 after he suffered a knee injury in his club's final game of the season against Manchester United.
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May 12, 2003
No place for Seaman in England squad
The international career of David Seaman, looks to be over after the Arsenal keeper was not included in England's squad to face South Africa, Serbia-Montenegro and Slovakia.
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May 12, 2003
Vieri to miss semi-final clash
Inter striker Christian Vieri will miss Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, second-leg match against Milan, after failing to recover from a knee injury.
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May 12, 2003
Relegated West Ham to sell players balance books
West Ham's caretaker boss, Trevor Brooking, who has stepped down from his temporary position following the Hammers relegation from the Premier League, has admitted that players will have to be sold as the club tries…
