March 18, 2003
Brazil set to host 2014 World Cup
Brazil looks set to host the 2014 World Cup after it received the backing of all 10 South American nations in a vote held yesterday.
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March 18, 2003
No place for Desailly in France squad
France coach Jacques Santini has named the following squad for the Euro 2004 qualifiers with Malta and Israel.
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March 18, 2003
Ferguson stokes up rivalry with Arsenal
Sir Alex Ferguson has embarked upon his annual war of words with his closest title rivals by labelling Arsenal triumphalist.
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March 18, 2003
Ferguson relishing prosect of facing Real Madrid
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said that his side would relish the opportunity to play Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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March 18, 2003
Tottenham linked with Materazzi
Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle is said to be lining up a summer move for former Everton defender Marco Materazzi, according to reports.
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March 18, 2003
Blatter rejects Nigeria plan to co-host World Cup
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has rejected Nigeria's plan to co-host the 2010 World Cup, describing the proposal a unfeasible.
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March 18, 2003
Ridsdale to blame for Leeds malaise, says Smith
England striker Alan Smith has blamed Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale for the current crisis at the Elland Road club according to reports in the Daily Mirror.
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March 18, 2003
Larsson returns for Sweden
Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has decided to come out of international retirement in order to help Sweden qualify for the Euro 2004 Championships.
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March 18, 2003
Totti to represent UNICEF
Roma captain Francesco Totti has been named as a goodwill ambassador for children's charity UNICEF.
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March 17, 2003
Arsenal defeat opens up race for Premier League
The championship race was thrown wide open this weekend with Manchester United and Newcastle taking advantage of Arsenal's shock 2-0 defeat at Blackburn.
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March 17, 2003
Beckham too expensive, admit Inter
Inter president Massimo Moratti has expressed his admiration for Manchester United midfielder David Beckham but admits his club cannot afford to buy the England captain.
