January 28, 2003
No place for Batistuta orSimeone in Argentina squad
The international careers of Diego Simeone and Gabriel Batistuta look to be over after they were omitted from Argentina's squad to face Holland in a friendly next month.
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January 28, 2003
The international careers of Diego Simeone and Gabriel Batistuta look to be over after they were omitted from Argentina's squad to face Holland in a friendly next month.
January 28, 2003
Struggling Premier League outfit Bolton have completed the signing of Spanish international striker Salva Ballesta.
January 28, 2003
While Barcelona were attempting to negotiate a contract settlement with Louis van Gaal, the search had already begun for a successor with former Atletico Madrid coach Radomir Antic tipped to lead the club through to…
January 28, 2003
The international careers of Diego Simeone and Gabriel Batistuta look to be over after they were omitted from Argentina's squad to face Holland in a friendly next month
January 28, 2003
Spurs unwanted striker Sergei Rebrov has passed a medical and will complete a move to Turkish club Fenerbache.
January 28, 2003
Robbie Fowler's move to Manchester City which collapsed two weeks ago amid fears over the striker's fitness, is on the verge of being resurrected, after it was reported that Fowler may be having a rethink.
January 28, 2003
Germany defender Jens Nowotny's career looks in jeoopardy after tests showed that the Bayer Leverkusencaptain had again torn right knee ligaments.
January 28, 2003
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has denied conspiring with major shareholder Dermot Desmond to ensure the Irishman succeeds Sir Alex Ferguson as coach of Manchester United.
January 28, 2003
Barcelona sporting director and former coach Carles Rexach admitted that he is prepared to become caretaker coach after Luis Van Gaal agreed to step down at the club.
January 28, 2003
Tottenham's Ukrainian striker Sergei Rebrov has finally completed his loan move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.
January 28, 2003
Real Madrid midfielder Santiago Solari will stay at the club following Inter's failure to agree a deal with the player.
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