December 12, 2002
Nominees for African player of the year
The names of the 22 candidates for the African footballer of the Year have been announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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December 12, 2002
We’re not panicking says DelBosque after Madrid draw
Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque has insisted that his team will not panic after their disappointing 2-2 draw with Lomotiv Moscow left them with just one point in their Champions League group.
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December 12, 2002
Paterson appointed new coachof Aberdeen
Aberdeen have appointed Steve Paterson as their new manager, following last month's resignation of Ebbe Skovdahl.
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December 12, 2002
Robson laments ‘freak goal’
Bobby Robson has lamented the 'freak goal' which condemn Newcastle to defeat against Barcelona at Camp Nou last night.
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December 12, 2002
Trezeguet pleased with goalscoring return
Juventus striker David Trezeguet has expressed delight at his goalscoring return to action in the Champions League after Juve swept pass Basle, beating the Swiss side 4-0.
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December 12, 2002
Connfusion over Yobo deal
12/12/2002 (Aggregate results in brackets) Lyon 0-1 Denizlispor (0-1) Auxerre 2-0 Betis (2-1) Dynamo 0-0 Besiktas (1-3) Slavia 4-0 PAOK (4-1) Stuttgart 1-0 Club Brugge (3-1) Celta 2-1 Celtic (2-2)* Maccabi Haifa 1-4 AEK (1-8)
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December 12, 2002
erguson pays tribute to hitman Van Nistelrooy
Manchester United Alex Ferguson was full of praise for striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy after the Dutchman scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season to beat Deportivo La Coruna.
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December 12, 2002
Venables becoming accustomedto abuse
As Terry Venables' reign as coach of Leeds lurches from bad to worse, the beleaguered coach has admitted that he is becoming accustomed to receiving verbal abuse from supporters.
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December 12, 2002
Connfusion over Yobo deal
Everton have issued a statement claiming that Joseph Yobo has signed a deal to stay with the club, after the Nigeriandefender claimed he had yet to agree terms with the Premier League outfit.
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December 11, 2002
Athletic Bilbao stand by player whofailed drugs test
Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that that will stand by Carlos Gurpegi after it was revealed he tested positive for nandrolone.
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December 11, 2002
Borussia Dortmund v Milan – preview
Eight months ago Milan were hammered by Borussia Dortmund, but it is a very different looking Italian side that travels to Germany this time around.
