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Ex-Nike chief probed over soccer club 'tax scam'

The former head of Nike France, Jean-Claude Petit, has been placed under formal investigation by French magistrates investigating possible tax fraud at soccer club Paris-Saint-Germain, a judicial official said tonight.

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PSG hoping for Chelsea tonic

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Heinze set for £6m United move, says Paris president

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Gerrard pledges future to Reds

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Gerrard pledges future to Reds

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PSG coach hints at Barthez move

Barthez linked with PSG move

FABIEN BARTHEZ flew out to Stuttgart with the Manchester United squad despite speculation linking him with a move to Paris St Germain.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003

Barthez makes Stuttgart trip

Fabien Barthez flew out with the Manchester United squad for their Champions League trip to Stuttgart today despite speculation linking him with a move to Paris St Germain.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2003

PSG to announce Yakin plans

Paris St Germain could sever their ties with Swiss midfielder Hakan Yakin and send him back to Basle after he underwent a hernia operation without their permission and against the French club’s instructions.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2003

United rule out making panic buys

Manchester United will not be rushed into signing new players to make up for their dismay at being ditched by Ronaldinho.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2003

United rule out Duff bid after Ronaldinho opts for Barca

MANCHESTER UNITED chief executive Peter Kenyon has ruled out a bid for Damien Duff following the collapse of Ronaldinho’s £20m move from Paris St Germain.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2003

Barca agree fee for Ronaldinho

Manchester United’s summer-long pursuit of Ronaldinho today officially came to an end when Paris St Germain agreed to sell the Brazilian World Cup-winner to Barcelona.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Ferguson set for Duff swoop

Alex Ferguson will disembark from an uncomfortable 14-hour journey to the United States later this evening determined to wreck Damien Duff’s proposed move to Chelsea.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

United set Ronaldinho deadline

Manchester United have given Paris St Germain a 6pm deadline to agree the £23m (€33m) transfer of Ronaldinho.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Barca up the stakes in chase for Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED’S interest in signing Ronaldinho was tested to the limit yesterday as Barcelona upped the stakes in the contest to sign the midfielder, while the Old Trafford club have yet to agree either a fee or personal terms for fellow Brazilian Kleberson.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho future likely to be sorted quickly

THE future of Ronaldinho is set to be decided in the next 48 hours as Barcelona made a late 30m bid to snatch the 23-year-old Brazilian World Cup winner from under the noses of Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

United up offer for Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED has raised their offer for Ronaldinho to nearly £18 million.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2003

Real tipped to land Ronaldinho ahead of United

RONALDINHO’S brother and agent Roberto Assis has confirmed that Real Madrid are favourites to land the Brazilian World Cup winner ahead of Manchester United — although he will not rule out the Old Trafford club.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho Real deal close - Graille

Manchester United look set to miss out on transfer target Ronaldinho as Real Madrid are close to securing the Brazilian’s services.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho’s agent says United move still alive

PARIS ST GERMAIN have turned down an offer from Manchester United for Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, but the player’s agent is confident the two clubs can still negotiate an agreement.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2003

United told to up Ronaldinho offer

Manchester United have today been told they will have to fork out a staggering £31m (€44.5m) if they want to sign Ronaldinho.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2003

Man United hit by transfer fever

PARIS ST GERMAIN star Ronaldinho is happy with a proposed deal to take him to Manchester United and now only needs the French club to approve the move, his agent and brother, Roberto Assis, revealed last night.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2003

PSG ready to release Ronaldinho

Paris St Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic revealed this morning that the cash-strapped club are now willing to negotiate the sale of Ronaldinho.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003

Djemba gets ‘call’ to play for United

CAMEROON midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has claimed he has met Sir Alex Ferguson and will be a Manchester United player next season.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003

Arsenal remain in pole position to sign Kewell

LEEDS star Harry Kewell’s future will be resolved by the end of the month.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2003

Ronaldinho and Eto’o still suffering from itchy feet

MANCHESTER United are monitoring Real Mallorca’s £10million-rated Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o, the striker’s agent has claimed.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2003

'Grey' Manchester may not suit Ronaldinho, claims Silvestre

Mickael Silvestre believes Ronaldinho would fit in perfectly at Old Trafford - but may not find Manchester to his liking.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003

Barca ‘can’t afford’ Becks

United confirm interest from continental clubs

Tue, 10 Jun, 2003

Brazilian star tops Fergie’s wish list

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson has put Brazil World Cup star Ronaldinho at the top of his wish list but realistically expects to sign a French defender, Portuguese forward and English goalkeeper in the close season.

Fri, 23 May, 2003

PSG deny agreeing Ronaldinho sale to United

NEW Paris St Germain chief Francis Graille denied yesterday he had agreed to a Manchester United bid for the French club’s Brazilian World Cup star Ronaldinho.

Tue, 20 May, 2003