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3/11/02

Holiday for Beckham

David Beckham is to be rested for a week by Manchester Utd's supremo Alex Ferguson. The Beckham family has been shocked by revelations in the British News of the World newspaper of the kidnap plot against the former Spice Girl and her two children.
David Beckham Books

Trap to Remain

The Italian Football Federation confirmed that they will stick with Italian national team coach Giovanni Trapattoni until his contract expires in June of 2004.

Sven to Remain

No change here either as England boss Eriksson confirmed his intention to see out his contract despite the resignation of FA chief Alan Crozier and Steve McClaren.

Cardozo Breaks Record

Toluca FC's Paraguayan striker Jose Cardozo broke the scoring record in the Mexican League since it was revamped in the mid-nineties: 25 goals in 16 matches.

Vieri Attacks Opponent

There are reports that Internazionale di Milano's striker, Christian Vieri, stamped on one of Como's players during Inter's 2-0 win.

Rome Stadium Row

SS Lazio and AS Roma have put in a bid to buy, for 200m euros, the 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium they currently share. Before the Italian Olympic Committee has had chance to reply however, both clubs are threatening to build their own stadium elsewhere in the city.

Reid for Owls?

Is Peter Reid going to take a geographical step toward taking his rightful place as boss of Everton FC by taking the Sheffield Wednesday managerial position? Terry Yorath has had to step down as Owls boss due to their recent poor form and Reid is in pole position to take over.

Monochrome Images from the Far East

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