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Barthez gets three-month ban for spitting at ref

Olympique Marseille and France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has been given a six-month ban, three of which are suspended, for spitting at a referee.

UEFA approves new player rules

A rule designed to increase the number of locally trained soccer players was unanimously approved Thursday by European soccer federations.

Inter won't make Uefa appeal

Internazionale have opted against lodging an appeal with Uefa against their punishment for the violence which marred their meeting with Milan.

Uefa warns clubs after outburst

Uefa has warned clubs they will be held responsible for provocative comments made by their coaching staff.

EURO qualifying format decided

The winners and runners-up in the seven qualifying groups will go through to the UEFA EURO 2008™ final round in Austria and Switzerland in three years' time.

Wenger non-plussed by Chelsea v Liverpool Euro clash

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has labelled the Champions League semi-final clash between Liverpool and Chelsea as "an anti-climax".

Paris to host 2006 Champions League final; Athens 2007

Paris will host next year's Champions League final and Athens will get the 2007 edition.

Mourinho slams 'ridiculous' UEFA

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised UEFA for their 'ridiculous pursuit' of fitness coach Rui Faria during last week's Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

Pele backs Beckenbauer for Uefa

Pele believes Franz Beckenbauer is better equipped than Michel Platini to take over as president of Uefa when Lennart Johansson stands down in 2007.

UEFA Executive Committee to choose site of 2006 and 2007 Champions League finals

The UEFA Executive Committee will choose the host cities for the 2006 and 2007 Champions League and UEFA Cup finals on Tuesday.

Owen has no Liverpool regrets

Real Madrid striker Michael Owen insists he has no regrets over his move from Liverpool , despite his former club's success in the Champions League this season.

Inter consider UEFA appeal

Nerazzurri President Giacinto Facchetti has announced they could lodge an appeal against their four-match UEFA order to play behind closed doors.

English Unimpressed As Uefa Slaps Inter’s Wrist

Reaction in England to Uefa’s punishment of Internazionale has been, in a word, incredulous.

Millions of World Cup ticket orders weeded out

Prospective 2006 World Cup fans will have a slightly better chance of success in Friday's ticket draw after organisers uncovered attempts to buy millions of tickets using automatic ordering.