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March 2002 Headlines
Mar. 31 ... Feyenoord gains point on Ajax
Mar. 31 ... Betis' title hopes almost over
Mar. 31 ... Fan in serious condition
Mar. 31 ... Schalke's chances dealt huge blow
Mar. 31 ... Lorient in first-ever French Cup final
Mar. 31 ... Own goals keep AEK at top in Greece
Mar. 30 ... Inter keeps lead over Roma
Mar. 30 ... Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal all win
Mar. 30 ... South Koreans hope to outshine co-host Japan
Mar. 29 ... Teenage boy collapses, dies in soccer game
Mar. 29 ... Newcastle swamps Everton
Mar. 29 ... Le Tissier decides to retire
Mar. 29 ... Celtic may play AC Milan in fundraiser
Mar. 29 ... Scholl to return to Bayern Munich's lineup
Mar. 29 ... Injury puts Sabrosa out of Portugal's squad
Mar. 29 ... Russian coach shrugs off recent losses
Mar. 29 ... Zidane: France fears no one at World Cup
Mar. 28 ... Berlin talks of taking title
Mar. 28 ... Arsenal should enjoy Easter weekend
Mar. 28 ... Montella flying high Italy win
Mar. 28 ... Valencia hopes title rivals succumb
Mar. 28 ... High cost of deterring hooligans
Mar. 28 ... Dion Dublin moves from Villa to Millwall
Mar. 28 ... France remains on track for World Cup title defence
Mar. 28 ... Eriksson not downhearted as England fails to win
Mar. 28 ... China issues temporary ban on soccer in city
Mar. 28 ... Countries will dispatch hooligan spotters to South Korea
Mar. 28 ... England must travel to Turkey for last qualifying match
Mar. 28 ... Japanese police get new riot gear
Mar. 28 ... Woodgate gets new conviction -- for speeding
Mar. 28 ... Newcastle accuses another club of illegal approach
Mar. 28 ... Ridsdale accepts likely departure of Dacourt
Mar. 28 ... Thai paper offers prize for World Cup predictions
Mar. 28 ... Turks don't like official World Cup ball
Mar. 28 ... Turkey searches for ideal squad
Mar. 28 ... Korean street vendors protest Cup crackdown
Mar. 27 ... Ronaldo makes return
Mar. 27 ... Slumping Flamengo fires coach
Mar. 27 ... Injury-riddled Germany dispatches visiting Americans
Mar. 27 ... Montella hits two as Italy downs England
Mar. 27 ... France drubs Scotland
Mar. 27 ... Bookmaker offers odds on Beckham's hairdo
Mar. 27 ... Pele's jersey from 1970 World Cup sold
Mar. 27 ... Norway prints stamps with picture of wrong man
Mar. 27 ... United reports Italian club to FIFA
Mar. 27 ... Hinchcliffe retires following surgery
Mar. 27 ... Wimbledon signs midfielder Kevin Cooper
Mar. 27 ... Rangers manager McLeish wants to win Scottish Cup
Mar. 27 ... National soccer coaches to run London clinics
Mar. 26 ... A lot of tickets unsold in South Korea
Mar. 26 ... Eriksson bids to break Italian dominance
Mar. 26 ... Spain to put final touches on squad
Mar. 26 ... Injury-depleted Germany faces confident U.S.
Mar. 26 ... No Luis Figo, no Rui Costa -- no problem
Mar. 26 ... Man United announces profit increase
Mar. 26 ... Croatia, Slovenia to play in warmup match
Mar. 26 ... French doc: Pires has 10 per cent chance
Mar. 26 ... Italians to wear new uniforms against England
Mar. 26 ... Buffon gets nod in Italian goal
Mar. 26 ... Italians set up language school in Japan
Mar. 26 ... Waseige eyeing Strupar
Mar. 26 ... Camacho confirms place for Mendieta
Mar. 26 ... South Korean military opens hot line
Mar. 26 ... Broadcaster rejects proposal for delayed telecast
Mar. 26 ... Greek season continues following riot
Mar. 26 ... UEFA chief attacks Blatter's FIFA reform
Mar. 26 ... BBC TV soccer commentator dead at 81
Mar. 25 ... Loss of Pires a huge blow
Mar. 25 ... Hirschfeld earns longer stay with Tottenham
Mar. 25 ... Woodgate left out of England squad
Mar. 25 ... MLS hones homegrown talent
Mar. 25 ... Pires out for season, World Cup
Mar. 25 ... South Korea keeps door open for North Korea
Mar. 25 ... Van Meir replaces Doll in Belgian squad
Mar. 25 ... Argentina-Cameroon meet in friendly
Mar. 25 ... Zicker out of World Cup
Mar. 25 ... Gerrard out of England friendly vs Italy
Mar. 25 ... Rix dismissed as Portsmouth manager
Mar. 25 ... Chinese soccer fans riot
Mar. 25 ... Pellegrino ruled out for four weeks
Mar. 25 ... Top former South African player shot
Mar. 25 ... Celtic closing in on Scottish league title
Mar. 25 ... Ranieri unsure whether to sign extension
Mar. 25 ... Leicester chairman accuses Leeds fans of abuse
Mar. 24 ... Liverpool, Inter lead leagues
Mar. 24 ... Libya plans to bid for 2010 World Cup
Mar. 24 ... Greek fans attack referee
Mar. 24 ... Liverpool moves atop Premier League
Mar. 24 ... Feyenoord makes up ground on Ajax
Mar. 24 ... Policemen injured in brawl following game
Mar. 23 ... Hargreaves named to England for warmup
Mar. 23 ... Parma knocks off Juventus
Mar. 23 ... Lens keeps lead
Mar. 23 ... Man U lose to Middlesbrough
Mar. 23 ... Real Madrid to meet Bayern Munich
Mar. 22 ... Inter, AC Milan could meet in UEFA Cup final
Mar. 22 ... Blatter to look at FIFA finances
Mar. 22 ... UEFA chief says he'll respect re-election of Blatter
Mar. 22 ... Ferdinand withdrawal paves way for Woodgate
Mar. 22 ... Ayala ruled out for a month
Mar. 22 ... Spain side missing three key players
Mar. 22 ... Crespo sidelined for four weeks
Mar. 22 ... Turkish war veterans seek funds to go to World Cup
Mar. 22 ... Turkey will play four more friendlies
Mar. 22 ... Beckham, Eriksson waxworks go on show
Mar. 21 ... England captain hints at staying with Man U
Mar. 21 ... Two Romanian soccer clubs penalized
Mar. 21 ... Spanish soccer enjoys more Champions League success
Mar. 21 ... Vieira pledges to stay at Arsenal
Mar. 21 ... 1860 Munich balks about giving up young German
Mar. 21 ... Romanian fans fined
Mar. 21 ... Arsenal still chasing FA Cup, league title
Mar. 21 ... Leeds chairman confirms offer for Dacourt
Mar. 21 ... Deisler back on team
Mar. 21 ... Schalke signs Asamoah
Mar. 21 ... Arteta denies move to Glasgow
Mar. 21 ... French star criticizes drinking in English soccer
Mar. 21 ... Voeller leaves out Kahn, Lehmann
Mar. 21 ... France calls up striker Marlet
Mar. 21 ... Referees to crack down on acting
Mar. 21 ... Relegation comes at huge cost
Mar. 21 ... Croatia names squad for tune-up
Mar. 21 ... Guardiola returns from suspension
Mar. 21 ... Japan edges Ukraine in friendly
Mar. 21 ... Costa, Xavier return for Portugal friendly
Mar. 21 ... Two Romanian first division clubs penalized
Mar. 20 ... Locals, police brace for onslaught
Mar. 20 ... Ronaldo plays 36 minutes of warmup match
Mar. 20 ... Ronaldo plays 36 minutes of warmup match
Mar. 20 ... Boro takes Liverpool to court
Mar. 20 ... Toffees may sell Ginola
Mar. 20 ... Barcelona unwilling to confirm Arteta's move
Mar. 20 ... QPR fans plan protest
Mar. 20 ... Maradona plays exhibition match in Mexico
Mar. 20 ... Fans appear in court charged with violent disorder
Mar. 20 ... Leicester manager reaches milestone
Mar. 20 ... Werder Bremen extends contract with coach Schaaf
Mar. 20 ... Scottish striker wants to come home
Mar. 20 ... Canada drops one place in rankings
Mar. 20 ... Hapoel has chance to create more history
Mar. 20 ... Houllier's return sparks Liverpool charge
Mar. 20 ... Courts can ban suspected hooligans from travel abroad
Mar. 20 ... Critics lament Italian teams' elimination
Mar. 20 ... Muslin makes debut as Levski coach
Mar. 20 ... Agreement reached on Dacourt's transfer
Mar. 19 ... Hirshfeld wins tryout with Tottenham
Mar. 19 ... Celtic moves one win away from title
Mar. 19 ... Liverpool, Barcelona reach Champions League soccer quarter-finals
Mar. 19 ... Arsenal hopes in Champions League boosted
Mar. 19 ... Official confident new Beckham deal to be signed
Mar. 19 ... Italians prepare for World Cup warmup
Mar. 19 ... Chelsea players accused of assault remanded
Mar. 19 ... Russian international Karpin hits out at Celta fans
Mar. 19 ... Taricco escapes with FA fine
Mar. 18 ... Liverpool-Roma highlights Champions League
Mar. 18 ... Caniggia on target to make it in 2002
Mar. 18 ... Chinese state TV buys rights for World Cup
Mar. 18 ... Other Mpenza eyes World Cup
Mar. 18 ... Two teens shot while playing for Notts Forest youth side
Mar. 18 ... Saints fans the best at singing
Mar. 18 ... Vogts names seven first-time players to Scotland
Mar. 18 ... Spurs defender faces ban
Mar. 18 ... Chelsea striker faces misconduct charges
Mar. 18 ... Soccer authorities investigating goalkeeper's attack
Mar. 18 ... Statue of England's coach unveiled in home town
Mar. 18 ... Pitch problems at European Champion Cup final
Mar. 18 ... Gazza happy with First Division gig
Mar. 18 ... Bury faces financial problems
Mar. 18 ... Bayern defender to have knee surgery
Mar. 18 ... Seaman still shining at 38
Mar. 17 ... Arsenal keeps heat on Man U
Mar. 17 ... Mido keeps Ajax ahead in Dutch league
Mar. 17 ... Blatter faces challenge
Mar. 17 ... Blades manager denies abandoning game
Mar. 16 ... United extend lead with win over West Ham
Mar. 16 ... Montella guides Roma to victory
Mar. 16 ... Bayern held to draw in ugly heated battle
Mar. 16 ... Gascoigne quits Everton for Burnley
Mar. 16 ... Sanneh puts ball into own net, causing loss
Mar. 16 ... Calanche assassinated in Colombia
Mar. 16 ... Need to crack down on divers, cheats stressed
Mar. 16 ... Hayatou to challenge for FIFA presidency
Mar. 15 ... Canadian international players look for new clubs overseas
Mar. 15 ... European soccer adopts new licensing system
Mar. 15 ... Hayatou likely to run for FIFA presidency
Mar. 15 ... Bayern Munich hopes to gain more ground
Mar. 15 ... Everton manager wants to restore winning feeling
Mar. 15 ... Ear-biter convicted in Britain
Mar. 15 ... Di Canio has something to prove
Mar. 15 ... Galatasaray accuses Roma of sparking violence
Mar. 15 ... Hapoel Tel Aviv players return home
Mar. 14 ... Vieira, Leeds strikers cleared of misconduct
Mar. 14 ... Arsenal faces tough run-in
Mar. 14 ... Montella leads Roma against Atalanta
Mar. 14 ... Turkey slams Italian police over violence
Mar. 14 ... Blatter bows to pressure
Mar. 14 ... Jancker to miss game against States
Mar. 14 ... Real Madrid guns for first league win
Mar. 14 ... South Korea hopes to reduce traffic
Mar. 14 ... Mpenza uncertain for World Cup warm-up
Mar. 14 ... Former Nigerian soccer player killed in Lagos
Mar. 14 ... Preston refuses to let manager Moyes talk to Everton
Mar. 14 ... Asian soccer body clears Qatar official
Mar. 14 ... Soccer boss to press charges against club owner
Mar. 14 ... Sri Lanka wants Pakistan to play match in Jaffna
Mar. 13 ... Manchester United, Bayern Munich gain quarterfinals
Mar. 13 ... Harkes signs with Crew
Mar. 13 ... Fan at children's soccer match bites coach's ear
Mar. 13 ... Israeli team hosts game in Cyprus
Mar. 13 ... Everton fires manager
Mar. 12 ... Deportivo joins Real Madrid in quarters
Mar. 12 ... United gets Curtis from Burn
Mar. 12 ... Ronaldo summoned for World Cup warmup
Mar. 12 ... Owen could have played for Scotland
Mar. 12 ... Coach full of praise for Cameroon team
Mar. 12 ... Mexican coach blasts Costa Rica
Mar. 12 ... German midfielder Deisler back in action
Mar. 12 ... Japanese prepare for outbreak of disease during World Cup
Mar. 12 ... Teams close in on Champions League quarters
Mar. 12 ... South African coach resigns
Mar. 12 ... Foreigners to get language service
Mar. 12 ... Organizers plan to drop two million paper cranes
Mar. 12 ... Kanu home robbed at gunpoint
Mar. 12 ... Cypriot authorities impose tight security
Mar. 12 ... Real Sociedad fires coach
Mar. 12 ... Bulgarian striker headed to West Ham
Mar. 12 ... Leicester City faces huge losses
Mar. 12 ... Coventry may acquire Danish defender
Mar. 12 ... Dundee midfielder fined for spitting
Mar. 12 ... Burns may join Scottish set-up
Mar. 12 ... Dacourt denies he will leave Leeds
Mar. 12 ... Foxes give trial to Victor
Mar. 11 ... The 'derby weekend'
Mar. 11 ... Amankwaah breaks neck in car accident
Mar. 11 ... Kuffour banned for six matches
Mar. 11 ... Missiles to be deployed at World Cup stadiums
Mar. 11 ... Sheringham admits to lack of form
Mar. 11 ... Hayatou to decide on FIFA presidency
Mar. 11 ... Panathinaikos wants Olympiakos fans barred
Mar. 11 ... Venue of UEFA Cup quarter-final changed
Mar. 11 ... Teams look to add to hardware
Mar. 11 ... Blatter agreed to audit to protect FIFA reputation
Mar. 11 ... Inter boss wants Ronaldo to look to club
Mar. 11 ... Leicester denies manager, assistant to be fired
Mar. 11 ... Manchester United linked to Lazio defender
Mar. 11 ... Montella scores four in Roma win
Mar. 11 ... Wilmots has successful knee operation
Mar. 11 ... Celtic midfielder may pull on Scottish sweater again
Mar. 11 ... Disagreement between Turkey and England
Mar. 11 ... Hammers look to buy Bulgarian
Mar. 11 ... Kidderminister boss steps down
Mar. 11 ... English official investigate coin-throwing incident
Mar. 11 ... South Korea to play half dozen friendlies before World Cup
Mar. 11 ... Missiles to be deployed at World Cup
Mar. 10 ... Chelsea, Middlesbrough in FA Cup semis
Mar. 10 ... Schalke edges Stuttgart in Bundesliga
Mar. 10 ... Ajax, Feyenoord book big wins
Mar. 10 ... Olympiakos retains lead in Greece
Mar. 10 ... Americans win friendly
Mar. 10 ... Sporting retakes top spot in Portugal
Mar. 10 ... Greek soccer fans fight; at least 10 hurt
Mar. 9 ... Stalteri scores for Bremen
Mar. 9 ... Blatter says he has nothing to hide
Mar. 9 ... Newcastle outplays Arsenal but still ties
Mar. 9 ... Juventus and Inter play to draw
Mar. 9 ... Lorient beats PSG in French Cup
Mar. 9 ... Stewart scores his ninth goal
Mar. 8 ... Vieri extends contract
Mar. 8 ... Blatter's political future in doubt
Mar. 8 ... Brazilians unhappy after 6-1 win
Mar. 8 ... Burns offered national assistant's job
Mar. 8 ... Kralj to leave PSV Eindhoven
Mar. 8 ... Brazilian forward considering move to Fenerbahce
Mar. 8 ... Fernandez angers sports minister
Mar. 8 ... Alpay to have ankle surgery
Mar. 8 ... Figo may miss next week's Barcelona match
Mar. 8 ... Germany to move to South Korea if it advances
Mar. 8 ... West Brom takes on might of Premier League
Mar. 8 ... Another 'Old Firm' match highlights Scottish soccer weekend
Mar. 7 ... Canada beaten by Finland at Algarve Cup
Mar. 7 ... West Ham midfielder flies to Vancouver
Mar. 7 ... Mexican midfielder suspended
Mar. 7 ... No stadium replays during World Cup
Mar. 7 ... President of Swiss soccer club found dead
Mar. 7 ... Two games to decide first-place in Serie A
Mar. 7 ... Former greats call for changes
Mar. 7 ... Japanese police prepare for hooligans
Mar. 7 ... Court lowers maximum sentences
Mar. 7 ... Tourney funding a political football
Mar. 7 ... Arsenal decides not to appeal Henry's suspension
Mar. 7 ... Bristol City wants to pick up Gazza
Mar. 7 ... Bobbie Moore's widow gets charity cheque
Mar. 7 ... Owen set to miss Barcelona game
Mar. 7 ... Managers: refs' assistants should be full time
Mar. 7 ... Villa joins forces with Danish club
Mar. 7 ... Zola stops fan who runs on field
Mar. 6 ... Titus signs with Colorado Rapids of MLS
Mar. 6 ... Reds go back atop English soccer
Mar. 6 ... Schalke defeats Bayern in extra time
Mar. 6 ... Deportivo sours Real Madrid centenary
Mar. 6 ... Henry gets three-game ban
Mar. 6 ... Blatter under pressure at FIFA meetings
Mar. 6 ... FIFA dismisses talk of drink breaks
Mar. 6 ... International games in Israel halted
Mar. 6 ... Lens remains tops
Mar. 6 ... Lazio considering deal with Juve
Mar. 6 ... Rivaldo hits out at treatment by fans
Mar. 6 ... UEFA moves UEFA Cup quarter-final match
Mar. 6 ... Houllier back at Anfield
Mar. 5 ... Sheringham takes on Reds at Old Trafford
Mar. 5 ... Soccer club owner slain in Colombia
Mar. 5 ... Keane, Blanc set to return to Manchester United
Mar. 5 ... O'Leary to take control of Leeds practices
Mar. 5 ... Argentina's government to beef up soccer security
Mar. 5 ... Ronaldo might be back in action for Inter on March 24
Mar. 5 ... Angel denies speculation he's about to leave Aston Villa
Mar. 5 ... Baker denies officials biased toward United squad
Mar. 5 ... Blanc, Silvestre have their cars towed away
Mar. 4 ... Forrest promotes cancer awareness
Mar. 4 ... British title race swings towards Arsenal
Mar. 4 ... Real Madrid toasts centenary
Mar. 4 ... Leeds players support coach
Mar. 4 ... Leeds players rally behind Kidd
Mar. 4 ... FA: Dunn was correct to disallow goal
Mar. 4 ... Kirovski appears on his way out of Crystal Palace
Mar. 4 ... Peeters likely to miss World Cup
Mar. 4 ... Phillips has no intention of leaving Sunderland
Mar. 4 ... Souness sees no reason for police investigation
Mar. 3 ... Canada pastes Wales 4-0
Mar. 3 ... Violence hits Argentine soccer again
Mar. 3 ... Shaky Dortmund stunned by tie
Mar. 3 ... Olympiakos wins to take first
Mar. 3 ... Inter defeats AC Milan to take top spot
Mar. 2 ... Bergdolmo's goal earns Ajax tie
Mar. 2 ... Christie leads Derby to draw with United
Mar. 2 ... Blatter dismisses charges
Mar. 2 ... Italian league player killed
Mar. 2 ... Keane agrees to new deal
Mar. 2 ... Bordeaux beats PSG in League Cup semis
Mar. 2 ... Cologne sets futility record
Mar. 1 ... Liverpool moves into second
Mar. 1 ... UEFA receives seven bids
Mar. 1 ... Italian soccer player makes the big time
Mar. 1 ... Pierre van Hooijdonk branded diver
Mar. 1 ... UEFA cautions Portugal over Euro 2004
Mar. 1 ... Blackburn hopes to take momentum into Premier play
Mar. 1 ... Israel celebrates Tel Aviv team's victory
Mar. 1 ... Portsmouth chairman withholds pay from players
Mar. 1 ... Forlan likely to start for Man United
Mar. 1 ... Inamoto may stay until end of season
Mar. 1 ... Darlington stage walkout
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