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Event: FIFA Club World Championship

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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The cup is still a knockout!

SHAUN WRIGHT PHILLIPS couldn’t have looked more dumbstruck if Jose Mourinho had just told him he was going to start a match for Chelsea.

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THE president of Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad has confirmed his club approached former Manchester United captain Roy Keane but the Asian champions will not be signing the veteran midfielder.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Asian champions wanted Keane

The president of Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad has confirmed his club approached former Manchester United captain Roy Keane but the Asian champions will not be signing the veteran midfielder.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2005

FIFA World Club tournament planned for 2005

The Toyota Cup is to be replaced by the FIFA Club World Championship from 2005.

Mon, 17 May, 2004

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