30 November 2002 Camacho Takes Over At Benfica Former Spanish national team Coach Jose Antonio Camacho has been named new coach of Benfica. 28 November 2002 Big Phil Takes Over as Portugal Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who lead Brazil to their record fifth World Cup victory, will coach Portugal through the Euro 2004 European Championships. Big Phil was eager to add the European Championship to an already impressive list of major honours : "After winning the Gulf Cup (Kuwait), the Libertadores Cup (Palmeiras and Gremio) and the World  Cup I think that maybe the European Nations Cup is the one that's missing. This is one of the things which made me interested in the offer." Ajax Hit With Tax Demand The Dutch tax service have hit Ajax with a tax for £3.5 million in relation to the signings of former players Shota Arveladze and Michael Laudrup. The tax inspectors visited the club in May to investigate allegations of irregular payments to Arveladze (signed from Trabzonspor in 1997) and Michael Laudrup (signed from Real Madrid). 26 November 2002 This Week's Punch-up At Bayern Samuel Kuffour has become the latest Bayern Munich player to be involved in a training ground fight. Kuffour is facing a fine after fighting with Jens Jeremies. Earlier in the month Lizarazu started a fight with team-mate Niko Kovac. 22 November 2002 Statue Unveiled In Honour Of Valderrama A seven metre tall bronze statute of Colombian legend Carlos Valderrama has been unveiled in his home town of Santa Marta. Valderrama played 110 times for Colombia. 21 November 2002 Senegal Name New Coach The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) have announced Guy Stephan as the new coach of their national team in succession to Bruno Metsu. Stephan was a member of France's national coaching staff. Metsu, hugely popular among Senegal's players, signed a 10 month contract with UAE side Al Ain and had hoped to return to coach Senegal at the end of his contract. Kaha Asatiani Shot Dead Former USSR international Kaha Asatiani was shot dead by gunmen in his car. The 55 year old was capped 16 times. 19 November 2002 Henry - Ronaldo Not Worthy of Ballon d'Or Arsenal striker Thierry Henry claims Ronaldo should not be considered for the prestigious Ballon d'Or (European Footballer of the Year) award : "My three contenders would be Zizou (Zidane) whose goal in the Champions League final will be remembered for a long time yet. Michael Ballack, who missed out in the World Cup final with Germany and in the Champions League final with former club Bayer Leverkusen and Roberto Carlos. The Ballon d'Or rewards performances over the whole year and not just over one competition. Over the year, I wouldn't put Ronaldo in with my favourites." Reyna Out For Six Months Sunderland midfielder Claudio Reyna will be out of action for upto six months following reconstructive knee surgery. Kahn, Ronaldo and Zidane Short listed For FIFA Award FIFA have announced that Oliver Kahn, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane are finalists for the World Player of the Year award.