November 8, 2002
Toshack takes over at Catania
Former Real Madrid, coach John Toshack, who had been tipped to become the next manager of the Republic of Ireland, has agreed to become the coach of Italian Serie B club Catania.
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November 8, 2002
UEFA steps up anti-racism campaign
UEFA has approved the creation of a fund to support its' anti-racism activities as part of its' ongoing campaign against racism in football.
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November 6, 2002
Reggina appoint De Canio as new coach
Reggina have appointed Luigi De Canio as their new coach within hours of sacking Bortolo Mutti, followinglast night's 3-0 home defeat by Lazio.
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November 6, 2002
Fat cats cut down on the cream
Principles beat practice 16-0 in Brussels when European footballs fat cats agreed to limit, ever so slightly, the amount of cream in their players feeding bowls.
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November 6, 2002
Maturana named boss of Colombia
Francisco Maturana, Colombia's coach at two World Cups in 1990 and 1994, has again been appointed to coach the national side.
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November 6, 2002
Eriksson linked with Barcelona post
Barcelona are reported to be lining up a move for England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson as a replacement for Louis Van Gaal.
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November 6, 2002
Espanyol confirm Ramos sacking
Spanish Primera Division club Espanyol have confirmed they have sacked coach Juande Ramos, two weeks after he was suspended from his duties.
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November 6, 2002
Inter stay top
Inter maintained their three-point lead at the top of Serie A with a 4-3 win at Empoli in last night's rescheduled first round of Serie A matches.
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November 6, 2002
Spanish foootball mourns death of Navarro
Spanish football is in mourning for Joaquin Navarro, who has died aged 81, and was the first Spanish player ever selected for a FIFA world XI.
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November 6, 2002
Portugal set to unveil foreign coach
Portugal have confirmed that they are looking for a foreign appointment to replace Antonio Oliveira, who was sacked as coach of the national team, after a disappointing World Cup performance.
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November 6, 2002
In-demand Puyol commits to Barcelona
Barcelona have persuaded key defender Carles Puyol to sign a long-term contract extension.
