July 22, 2002
Intertoto3rd round (1st leg) round-up
The chances of either Aston Villa or Fulham joining the three other English clubs in this year's UEFA Cup were dealt a severe blow at the weekend.
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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
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July 22, 2002
Zicoagrees to become new Japan coach
After weeks of negotiations Brazilian legend Zico has finally agreed to become head coach of the Japanese national side.
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July 19, 2002
Andradecompletes £7.5million switch to Deportivo
Deportivo La Coruna have agrred to sign Porto's international defender Jorge Andrade in a deal worth œ7.5million (12 million euros).
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July 19, 2002
Evertonsign second Chinese player
Everton have completed the signing of Chinese midfielder Li Tie on a 12-month loan deal - just 24 hours after sealing a similar move for compatriot Li Weifeng.
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July 19, 2002
EURO2004 the priority for new French coach Santini
Newly appointed coach of the French national team, Jacques Santini, will consult with his predecessors Aime Jacquet and Roger Lemerre before embarking upon his first challenge of taking France to the EURO 2004 finals.
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July 19, 2002
Mendietaset for Barcelona after Valencia compromise
Valencia have reached an agreement with Lazio whereby Gaizka Mendieta will quit Italy and move back to Spain with Barcelona.
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July 19, 2002
Nesta’sfuture down to Lazio
Alessandro Nesta has stated that he would be happy to stay with Lazio, but ultimately it is the club that will decide his future.
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July 19, 2002
Nicewin appeal to enter top division
Promoted Nice have won their appeal to play in the French first division, oveturning an earlier decision to demote them to the third division on financial grounds.
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July 19, 2002
Santiniappointed new French coach
Jacques Santini has been named France's new coach, in place of Roger Lemerre who was sacked after Les Bleus first round World Cup exit last month.
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July 18, 2002
Evertonbid for Ibrahim Said
Premiership club Everton have submitted a $2 million bid to Egyptian club Al Ahly for their defender Ibrahim Said.
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July 18, 2002
Ferdinandrumours hit Manchester United share price
Expectations that the club will spend up to £35 million on Leeds defender Rio Ferdinand has seen Manchester United's share price plummet to a six-year low.
