June 27, 2002
SouthKorean hopes dashed by DJ
Therewas pandemonium in South Korea today as a Radio DJ mistakenly announced live on air that Germany had been expelled from the World Cup and that co-hosts South Korea would take their place in the…
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June 26, 2002
Ahnsnubs Perugia
The Jung Hwan Ahn saga took another twist yesterday when it was revealed that the South Korean has no intention of staying at his Italian club Perugia.
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June 26, 2002
Searchfor Bielsa successor underway
Argentina have begun the search for a new national team coach following their disappointing performances in the World Cup.
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June 26, 2002
Batistutato stay at Roma
Argentinian legend Gabriel Batistuta has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to England and says he has no intention of leaving his Italian club Roma during the summer.
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June 26, 2002
Surpriseresults good for World Cup says Blatter
Sepp Blatter says he has been pleased by the number of surprise results in the World Cup, insisting it is good for the the long-term health of the game.
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June 26, 2002
Chinaaccused of match fixing
The Chinese World Cup squad has been accused of match fixing.
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June 26, 2002
UEFAcall for two referees
UEFA have responded to widespread criticism of the standard of refereeing at the World Cup finals by suggesting that the game should begin experimenting with two referees.
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June 26, 2002
KilyGonzales sale highlights financial problems
The financial problems faced by many of Europe's leading clubs were highlighted today when Valencia's board of directors revealed that midfielder Kily Gonzalez will have to be sold to help the club clear its' debts.
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June 26, 2002
O’Learyquits at Leeds
David O'Leary has resigned as coach of Leeds United amid speculation that England star Rio Ferdinand will soon be sold to Manchester United.
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June 26, 2002
Oliveiratold to resign
Portugese boss Antonio Oliveira has been ordered to resign following his country's poor World Cup showing.
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June 26, 2002
Weexpected to score more says Scolari
Brazil have secured a place in their seventh World Cup final thanks to a 1-0 win over Turkey. But manager Luiz Felipe Scolari was quick to praise his opponents following a closely-fought contest.
