February 6, 2003
Scolari names first Portugal squad
Luiz Felipe Scolari has picked his first squad since being appointed coach of the Portuguese national team.
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February 6, 2003
Ray of light for Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have finally found something to smile about as they reached the German Cup semi-finals thanks to a narrow win over amateurs SpVgg Unterhaching.
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February 6, 2003
Recall for French trio
France coach Jacques Santini has recalled midfielder Robert Pires, striker David Trezeguet and defender Bixente Lizarazu to his squad for next week's international friendly against the Czech Republic.
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February 6, 2003
Narrow advantage over arch-rivals for Roma
Roma edged ahead of local rivals, Lazio in the first leg of the Italian Cup semi-final in Rome.
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February 6, 2003
UEFA opposes World Club Championship
UEFA has reioterated its opposition to FIFA's Club World Championship, warning that European clubs may boycott the event in future.
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February 6, 2003
Rebrov, Shevchenko back for Ukraine
Ukraine coach Leonid Buryak has recalled strikers Andriy Shevchenko and Serhiy Rebrov for next week's international friendly against Turkey.
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February 6, 2003
Voller names Germany squad
Germany coach Rudi Voeller has called up striker Benjamin Lauth and defender Tobias Rau for the first time for next week's friendly international against Spain.
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February 5, 2003
Calls for Baggio to be restored to the national team
Roberto Baggio's recent form has lead to calls for a recall to the Italian squad for next week's friendly against Portugal.
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February 5, 2003
Ballack tops German poll
Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack, was voted German player of the year in German football magazine Kicker's yearly poll.
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February 5, 2003
Deisler comes through debut unscathed
Sebastian Deisler finally made his Bayern Munich debut last night, helping the Bundesliga leaders to remarkable 8-0 victory against Koln.
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February 5, 2003
Del Piero out for five weeks
Scans today revealed Juventus's leading scorer, Alessandro Del Piero, will be sidelined for five weeks with a pulled thigh muscle.
