September 13, 2002
Morenogiven 20-match suspension
Byron Moreno, the referee accused by Italy over their World Cup defeat by South Korea, has been suspended for 20 matches - for losing the plot back home.
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September 13, 2002
RebornFiorentina begin with a a draw
The 'new' Fiorentina opened their fourth division campaign last night with a 1-1 draw away to Sangiovannese.
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September 13, 2002
Greekclubs threaten strike action
Leading Greek clubs have confirmed that they will take strike action following the government's refusal to compensate them for loss of revenue caused bythe collapse of a European digital TV broadcaster.
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September 13, 2002
Dealensures Serie A will kick-off
Serie A will start, after all, at the weekend after the big clubs put their hands in their pockets to buy off their smaller cousins' protest.
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September 13, 2002
Jardelsuspended by Sporting Lisbon
Sporting Lisbon have confirmed that they have suspended prolific striker Mario Jardel, after he failed to attend medical examinations on three occasions.
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September 13, 2002
Morenowalks into more controversy
Byron Moreno, the World Cup's most controversial referee, is in new trouble back home in Ecuador.
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September 13, 2002
Munozthe first managerial casualty in Spain
One round of matches into the Spanish league season has brought the first casualty with Victor Munoz sacked as coach by Villarreal.
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September 13, 2002
Porterfieldsacked by Asante Kotoko
Ian Porterfield, one of British football's most widely-travelled coaching exports, has been sacked by top Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko.
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September 13, 2002
RobertoCarlos slams Barcelona president
Roberto Carlos has hit back at Barcelona president Joan Gaspart over his attempt to wreck Real Madrid's purchase of Ronaldo from Internazionale.
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September 13, 2002
Realmove cost Ronaldo £3milllion
Ronaldo's move from Internazionale to Real Madrid cost him at least £3 million, according to the Itallian club's president Massimo Moratti.
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September 13, 2002
SerieA preview
The new Italian season will finally get underway this weekend after a two-week delay caused by a row over pay-per-view television rights.
