December 24, 2002
Fifa deny Warner claims on referee ages
FIFA have denied claims by CONCACAF president Jack Warner that the age limit of 45 for international referees is set to be lifted.
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December 20, 2002
Prince blocks Monaco rescue package
Prince Rainier has blocked financially struggling Monaco's attempt to sign a rescue deal with aRussian investment company.
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December 20, 2002
Stuttgart sack General Manager
Stuttgart have sacked general manager Rolf Russmann, the former German international central defender.
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December 19, 2002
Bergkamp escapes ban
Arsenal's Dennis Bergkamp has escaped a ban despite being found guilty of improper conduct.
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December 19, 2002
FA refuses to confirm Bosnich test failure
The Football Association has refused to confirm reports that Mark Bosnich has tested positive for cocaine.
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December 19, 2002
Briegel to coach Albania
Former Germany defender Hans-Peter Briegel has agreed to become the new coach the Albanian national team.
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December 19, 2002
Como chief blames conspiracy for crowd trouble
Como chairman Enrico Preziosi claims that incompetent refereeing provoked supporters to throw objects on the pitch during yesterday's match against Udinese, which ultimately led to the game being abandoned.
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December 19, 2002
Hargreaves extends Bayernstay
England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who has been the subject of much transfer speculation, has committed his future to Bayern Munich until 2006.
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December 19, 2002
Janas appointed new coachof Poland
Pawel Janas has been named the new coach of Poland following the resignation of Zbigniew Boniekearlier this month.
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December 19, 2002
Auxerre ordered to replay match after error
Auxerre have had three points docked and ordered to replay Sedan, following a complaint that poor refereeing influenced the result of the league match between the two sides.
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December 19, 2002
Robinson happy at Leeds despite Barcelona interest
Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson has vowed to stay with struggling Leeds United, despite being linked with a move to Barcelona.
