August 15, 2002
Arsenalface goalkeeping crisis as Carini deal stalls
Uruguayan goalkeeper Fabian Carini's loan move to Arsenal from Italian Serie A side Juventus is in danger of collapsing as the parties are unable to agree personal terms.
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August 15, 2002
Chinavows to make 2014 World Cup bid
The Chinese government has promised to back a bidto host the 2014 World Cup if FIFA decides that is when rotation will bring the finals back to Asia.
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August 15, 2002
DiLivio the loyalist signs on for Fiorentina
Italian World Cup midfielder Angelo Di Livio has demonstrated loyalty beyond the call of duty by agreeing a new two-year deal with the newly-formed Fiorentina club.
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August 15, 2002
FKAustria interested in Effenberg
FK Austria are offering Stefan Effenberg a route back into football after the veteran German midfielder said he was on the brink of quitting.
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August 15, 2002
Luxemburgoquits Palmeiras for Cruzeiro
Former Brazil coach Vanderley Luxemburgo has walked out on Palmeiras to join rivals Cruzeiro just days after the start of the Brazilian championship.
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August 15, 2002
Sunderlandcomplete signing of Wright
Sunderland have completed the signing of Liverpool defender Stephen Wright for a fee of œ3 million.
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August 15, 2002
UEFACup results
UEFA Cup preliminary round first leg
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August 15, 2002
Vollernames Germany squad
Rudi Voller has stayed loyal to the players who helped Germany reach the World Cup final when he announced his squad for next week's friendly international with Bulgaria.
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August 15, 2002
Browninjury adds to United woes
Manchester United whose preparations for the new season could hardly have got any worse have been hit by another injury blow, this time to defender Wes Brown.
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August 14, 2002
Ballacknamed German Footballer of the Year
Michael Ballack has been named as Germany's Footballer of the Year, finishing just ahead of the Player of the World Cup, team-mate Oliver Kahn.
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August 14, 2002
Bielsareappointed coach of Argentina
Argentina have reappointed Marcelo Bielsa as coach of the national side, despite the country's poor performance in the World Cup finals.
