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May 19, 2003
Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has admitted that he has been approached by several candidates involved in the race to become the next Barcelona president, but says he will remain with the Dutch side until 2004.
May 19, 2003
Roma are on the verge of completing the permanent transfer of Olivier Dacourt from Leeds United.
May 19, 2003
John Hartson has been ruled out of the UEFA Cup finalagainst FC Porto, after failing to recover from a slipped disc.
May 19, 2003
In the immediate aftermath of Saturday's FA Cup triumph, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was already looking to strengthen his squad for next year's challenges.
May 19, 2003
Mateja Kezman has closed the gap on Roy Makaay as the race for the ESM Golden Shoe enters its closing stages.
May 19, 2003
Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has denied being interested in a move to Manchester United, despite initially claiming that he was keen on such a switch.
May 19, 2003
Real Sociedad returned to the top of La Liga thanks toa 1-0 win over struggling Recreativo Huelva on Sunday, while their closest rivals Deportivo La Coruna were beaten 2-1 at home by reining champions Valencia.
May 19, 2003
Paris Saint-Germain chairman Francis Graille claims he has turned down an approach from Manchester United for Brazilian striker Ronaldinho.
May 19, 2003
Everton's Wayne Rooney has withdrawn from the England squad to face South Africa.
May 19, 2003
Chelsea defender John Terry has admitted his future at the club is uncertain as the Premier League club has yet to respond to his demand for a new contract.
May 16, 2003
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Oliver Kahn will stay at the the club, despite the keeper initimating that he would like a move abroad.
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