April 8, 2003
FIFA back in credit
FIFA appears to have overcome its recent financial problems, after reporting a surplus of 115 million Swiss francs for the period 1999-2002 period.
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April 8, 2003
Cuper optimistic ahead of Valnecia reunion
Inter coach Hector Cuper is confident his side will bounce back from the disappointment of squandering a two-goal lead at the weekend, when they face his former club Valencia in Wednesday's Champions League tie.
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April 8, 2003
UEFA hand Ferguson disrepute charge
Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute by UEFA following his claim that the Champions League draw may have been rigged.
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April 8, 2003
Cetin resigns at Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce coach Oguz Cetin ha resigned and the club have promoted youth coach Tamer Guney to replace him.
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April 8, 2003
Susak appointed new coach of Georgia
Georgia have appointed Croatian Ivo Susak as their acting coach following the resignation of Alexander Chivadze.
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April 8, 2003
Lippi extends Juventus deal
Juventus coach Marcello Lippi has agreed a two-year deal with the Italian champions, the Serie A club confirmed.
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April 8, 2003
Ferguson turns up the heat
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has turned up the heat ahead of his side's Champions League showdown with Real Madrid.
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April 8, 2003
Real Madrid v Manchester United
Arguably the most eagerly awaited tie of the round sees Manchester United encounter the holders Real Madrid, with the winners guaranteed to be installed as favourites to win the competition.
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April 8, 2003
Twente Enschede on verge of bankruptcy
Dutch first division Twente Enschede have revealed that they faced the prospect of bankruptcy after tax authorities demanded payment.
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April 7, 2003
Cannavaro concedes title
Inter defender Fabio Cannavaro has conceded the Italian championship to holders Juventus after his side squandered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at home to Roma.
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April 7, 2003
Roberto Carlos given provisional ban
Brazil left back Roberto Carlos has been suspended from national team matches following an allegation that he attacked the referee during Brazil's friendly in Portugal ten days ago.
