Person: Gabriel Batistuta

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There's a pecking order to honouring sporting greats

To have an airport called after you demands a wider international celebrity most Irish sportspeople simply do not have, writes Paul Rouse.

soccer

Mauricio Pochettino: Dele Alli a ‘wild horse’ that can never be tamed

soccer

Messi helps Argentina to progress to Copa semi-final against the US

Curious case of a natural born thriller

Napoli thrive on back of Cavani

soccer

In search of Rosario’s magic man

Keane ready to get back on goal trail

Robbie Keane is ready to make up for lost time against Andorra tomorrow night after passing up the opportunity to move himself closer to membership of an elite club.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2010

Montella set for Fulham loan deal

Roma have confirmed that they expect Vincenzo Montella to tie up a six-month loan deal with Fulham later today.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2007

Maradona and Pele launch prime time talk show

Diego Maradona headed a ball with fellow soccer legend Pele as his top guest, hobnobbed with movie stars and entertainers and made a splashy debut as a TV talk show host.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2005

Okocha won't quit for Qatar, say Wanderers

Bolton have dismissed suggestions that Jay-Jay Okocha could quit the club and accept a lucrative move to Qatar.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2005

Batistuta hangs up his boots

ARGENTINA’S record goalscorer Gabriel Batistuta has decided to quit football at the age of 36.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005

Desailly: I'm playing on

Marcel Desailly is seeking a new club after stressing that his departure from Chelsea and decision to quit international football will not be followed by an announcement of his retirement.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Pompey expose United’s frailties

PORTSMOUTH’S first win over Manchester United in 47 years, albeit in only 15 games, has stung the soon-to-be-deposed champions into finally admitting they have let their standards slip.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Gascoigne on comeback trail in Emirates

PAUL GASCOIGNE is back in training and hoping to win a contract with wealthy Al-Jazira after a month on trial with the United Arab Emirates capital club.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2003

Sensi: Roma will meet Serie A deadline

Roma supremo Franco Sensi insists he is confident the club will meet the deadline for inclusion in Serie A next season.Roma supremo Franco Sensi insists he is confident the club will meet the deadline for inclusion in Serie A next season.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2003

Vieira wants Pires to stay at Highbury

PATRICK Vieira has admitted he fears Arsenal could lose FA Cup final hero Robert Pires this summer. Pires, who is reportedly wanted by Valencia, has two years left on his current contract and is stalling on a new deal with the Gunners.

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

Ranieri keen to capture Batigoal

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri has declared his interest in signing Argentina great Gabriel Batistuta.

Thu, 22 May, 2003

Batistuta to play in England

Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta claims he has received offers from two English teams and will announce in a fortnight which Premier League side he will play for next season.

Sun, 11 May, 2003

Inter crush Como to stay in title hunt

INTER MILAN kept in touch with leaders Juventus thanks to a 4-0 home win over struggling Como in Serie A yesterday.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2003

Bellamy will keep his cool, insists Robson

NEWCASTLE boss Bobby Robson has put striker Craig Bellamy on red alert as he prepares to make Inter Milan pay for his Champions League misery.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003

Inter will go all-out to avenge defeat by Barcelona

REVENGE was the word on Héctor Cúper’s lips as the Internazionale FC coach spelt out the importance of tonight’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Group A leaders FC Barcelona at the San Siro.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2003

Vieri eclipses Batistuta debut

Christian Vieri outshone Inter Milan new boy Gabriel Batistuta by grabbing a hat-trick as the Nerazzurri moved back into second place in Serie A with a convincing 3-0 victory against Empoli.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2003

Inter net Batistuta

Inter Milan have completed the signing of Gabriel Batistuta on loan from Roma.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2003

Batistuta plans Premiership move in summer

Gabriel Batistuta has confirmed his intention to leave Roma next summer and move to the Premiership.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2002

Batistuta bound for West Ham?

West Ham have opened talks with Roma about an unlikely move to bring Gabriel Batistuta to the club, according to newspaper reports.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2002

Ajax sink Roma as Inter edge out Bayer

FABIO CAPELLO’S AS Roma were clinging to Champions’ League survival last night after their second consecutive defeat in Group B of the second phase of the competition, this time a 2-1 loss at the hands of Ajax in Amsterdam.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002

Ajax repeat glory days

Ajax 2 Roma 1

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002

Roma conquest for King Henry the third

Roma 1 Arsenal 3

Thu, 28 Nov, 2002

Volz in line for Arsenal start

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger is ready to throw teenage rookie Moritz Volz into the Champions League deep end tonight if his side’s defensive injury crisis does not ease.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2002

Ronaldo grabs two goals in his Real debut

RONALDO came off the bench to make a dramatic Real Madrid debut last night, scoring his first goal within 60 seconds and adding a second 14 minutes later to help his side to a 5-2 win over Alaves.

Mon, 07 Oct, 2002

European round-up - Valencia score three and send out strong message to Liverpool

SPANISH champions Valencia, who face Liverpool in the Champions League this week maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3-0 win over Recreativo Huelva, while title rivals Barcelona and Deportivo Coruna notched their first victories of the campaign.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2002

Serie A expected to go to the wire

AFTER a close season dominated by financial problems and a row over television rights, Italy’s Serie A finally gets under way at the weekend with the northern trio of Inter Milan, AC Milan and reigning champions Juventus once again favourites for the title.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2002