France team coach Jacques Santini (R) signals his players as Olivier Dacourt (L) warms up during their Group One Euro 2004 qualifier match at the Stade de France in St Denis, north of Paris, September 6, 2003.[France beat Cyprus 5-0.] 

Pius Ndiefi (C) of Cameroon is caught between Thierry Henry (L) and Olivier
Dacourt (R) of France during their finals match against France in Saint
Denis, June 29, 2003. France and Cameroon paid tribute to the late Cameroon
player Marc-Vivien Foe who died June 26 after collapsing on the pitch during
their match against Colombia. Pictures of the month June 2003.
REUTERS/Charles Platiau PP03060079

JES/ 

Pius Ndiefi (C) of Cameroon is caught between Thierry Henry (L) and Olivier Dacourt (R) of France during their finals match against France in Saint Denis, June 29, 2003. [France and Cameroon paid tribute to the late Cameroon player Marc-vivien Foe who died June 26 after collapsing on the pitch during their match against Colombia.] 

YOSHITO OKUBO OF JAPAN IS TACKLED BY OLIVIER DACOURT OF FRANCE AT
CONFEDERATIONS CUP TOURNAMENT IN SAINT ETIENNE. 

HIDETOSHI NAKATA OF JAPAN CHALLENGES OLIVIER DACOURT OF FRANCE AT
CONFEDERATIONS CUP TOURNAMENT IN SAINT ETIENNE. 

Olivier Dacourt of France (R) tackles Shunsuke Nakamura of Japan in
their Confederations tournament match at Geoffroy Guichard stadium in
Saint Etienne, central France, June 20, 2003. Japan is drawn alongside
France, Colombia and New Zealand in Group B of the June 18-29
Confederations Cup. REUTERS/Kimimasa Mayama

CP 

France's national soccer team trains at the Gerland stadium, June 17,
2003, in Lyon, on the eve of their Confederations tournament match
against Colombia. From L-R: Bixente Lizarazu, Steve Marlet, Ousmane
Dabo, Olivier Dacourt, Ludovic Giuly, and Olivier Kapo. REUTERS/Robert
Pratta

RP/ 

AC Milan's Gennaro Gattuso (L) and Olivier Dacourt of AS Roma fight for
the ball during their Italian Cup final second leg match at the San
Siro Stadium in Milan May 31, 2003. AC Milan won the first match in
Rome 4-1. REUTERS/ Giampiero Sposito REUTERS

GS 

AS Roma's French player Olivier Dacourt controls the ball during the
Serie A match against Atalanta at the Olympic Stadium in Rome May 24,
2003. REUTERS/ Giampiero Sposito

GS 

Ahmed Fathy of Egypt challenges Olivier Dacourt of France during their friendly soccer match at the Stade de France April 30, 2003. This is France's last outing before the Confederations Cup tournament. 

Ahmed Fathy of Egypt challenges Olivier Dacourt of France during their
friendly soccer match at the Stade de France April 30, 2003. This is
France's last outing before the Confederations Cup tournament.
REUTERS/Charles Platiau

JNA/ 

Lazio's Serbian Dejan Stankovic (L) is embraced by AS Roma's French
player Olivier Dacourt at the end of their Italian Cup semifinal second
leg match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome April 16, 2003. AS Roma won
the match 1-0. REUTERS/ Giampiero Sposito

GS/AA 

AS Roma's Olivier Dacourt (top) ends up on top of Enzo Maresca of Piacenza
during a challenge for the ball in their Serie A match at Rome's Olympic
Stadium March 23, 2003. AS Roma won the match 3-0. PP03030065 ODLY
REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico Pictures of the month March 2003
AMP/CRB 

AS Roma's French Olivier Dacourt (L) tackles Da Silva Matuzalem of
Brescia during their Serie A match at Rome's Olympic Stadium February
15, 2003. REUTERS/ Giampiero Sposito

GS/JV 

AS ROMA'S SAMUEL (AND PANUCCI CELEBRATE AFTER DACOURT SCORES AGAINST JUVENTUS IN SERIE A SOCCER MATCH IN ROME. AS Roma's Walter Samuel (R) and Cristian Panucci celebrate after his teammate Olivier Dacourt (unseen) scored against Juventus during their serie A soccer match at Olympic stadium in Rome February 8, 2003. REUTERS/Tony Gentile 

AS Roma's French Olivier Dacourt (L) is challenged by Tomas Locatelli (R) and Michele Paramatti of Bologna during their Serie A match at Roma's Olympic Stadium February 1, 2003. 

A.S.Roma's Olivier Dacourt (L) is challenged by Como's Paolo Stellini,
during their serie A soccer match, January 25, 2003, at the Leonardo
Garilli stadium, in Piacenza REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

SR/JV 

AS Roma's Olivier Dacourt, making his debut after signing from Leeds
United, (L) and Simone Perrotta of Chievo challenge for the ball during
their Serie A clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rome January 12, 2003.
REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

DJM 

AS Roma's Olivier Dacourt (R), making his debut after signing from
Leeds United takes the ball past Oliver Bierhoff of Chievo during their
Serie A clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, January 12, 2003.
REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

DJM/CRB 

AS Roma's new signing, French midfielder Olivier Dacourt shows his new shirt at the Trigoria training ground on the outskirts of Rome January 10, 2003. [Dacourt has signed for the Italian Serie A side on loan from Leeds United until the end of this season after which they have the option to make the move permanent for an agreed fee of four million pounds.] 

AS Roma's new signing French midfielder Olivier Dacourt (R), runs with
team mates Vincent Candela of France (L), Antonio Cassano and Saliou
Lassisi (Top) during his first training session at the Trigoria
training ground on the outskirts of Rome January 10, 2003. Dacourt has
signed for the Italian Serie A side on loan from Leeds United until the
end of this season after which they have the option to make the move
permanent for an agreed fee of four million pounds. REUTERS/Paolo
Cocco

PC 

AS Roma's new signing, French midfielder Olivier Dacourt runs with the
ball during his first training session at the Trigoria training ground
on the outskirts of Rome January 10, 2003. Dacourt has signed for the
Italian Serie A side on loan from Leeds United until the end of this
season after which they have the option to make the move permanent for
an agreed fee of four million pounds. REUTERS/Paolo Cocco

PC 

AS Roma's new signing, French midfielder Olivier Dacourt shows his new
shirt at the Trigoria training ground on the outskirts of Rome January
10, 2003. Dacourt has signed for the Italian Serie A side on loan from
Leeds United until the end of this season after which they have the
option to make the move permanent for an agreed fee of four million
pounds. REUTERS/Paolo Cocco

PC/JDP 

AS Roma's new signing, French midfielder Olivier Dacourt (L) runs
during his first training session at the Trigoria training ground on
the outskirts of Rome January 10, 2003. Dacourt has signed for the
Italian Serie A side on loan from Leeds United until the end of this
season after which they have the option to make the move permanent for
an agreed fee of four million pounds. REUTERS/Paolo Cocco

PC 

AS Roma's new signing, French midfielder Olivier Dacourt (L) runs past
coach Fabio Capello during his first training session at the Trigoria
training ground on the outskirts of Rome January 10, 2003. Dacourt has
signed for the Italian Serie A side on loan from Leeds United until the
end of this season after which they have the option to make the move
permanent for an agreed fee of four million pounds. REUTERS/Paolo
Cocco

PC 

French midfielder Olivier Dacourt, wearing an AS Roma dressing gown, is surrounded by doctors on his way to undergo a medical check-up in Rome January 9, 2003. Dacourt, aged 28, is set to complete his transfer from Leeds United to AS Roma on loan until the end of the season after which Roma have the option to make the move permanent for an agreed fee. 

French midfielder Olivier Dacourt chats on his phone following a medical check-up in Rome January 9, 2003. Dacourt, aged 28, is set to complete his transfer from Leeds United to AS Roma on loan until the end of the season after which Roma have the option to make the move permanent for an agreed fee. 

FRENCH MIDFIELDER OLIVIER DACOURT IS SURROUNDED BY DOCTORS ON HIS WAY
TO UNDERGO A MEDICAL CHECK-UP IN ROME. 

French midfielder Olivier Dacourt chats on his phone following a
medical check-up in Rome January 9, 2003. Dacourt, aged 28, is set to
complete his transfer from Leeds United to AS Roma on loan until the
end of the season after which Roma have the option to make the move
permanent for an agreed fee. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito

DJM/CRB 

French midfielder Olivier Dacourt, wearing an AS Roma dressing gown,
makes his way to undergo a medical check-up in Rome January 9, 2003.
Dacourt, aged 28, is set to complete his transfer from Leeds United to
AS Roma on loan until the end of the season after which Roma have the
option to make the move permanent for an agreed fee. REUTERS/Giampiero
Sposito REUTERS

DJM/FMS 

PLAYERS OF LEEDS UNITED CELEBRATE SMITHS GOAL AGAINST GRASSHOPPERS
DURING THEIR UEFA CUP MATCH IN ZURICH.


Robbie Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Alan Smith und Olivier Dacourt (LtoR)
celebrate Smith's goal against Grasshoppers during their UEFA Cup third
round, first leg match in Zurich November 22, 2001. Leeds United won
1-2. REUTERS SCHWEIZ/Andreas Meier REUTERS 

GRASSHOPPERS RICARDO CABANAS CHALLENGES OLIVIER DACOURT OF LEEDS UNITED
DURING UEFA CUP MATCH IN ZURICH.


Grasshoppers Ricardo Cabanas (R) challenges Olivier Dacourt of Leeds
United during their UEFA Cup third round, first leg match in Zurich
November 22, 2001. REUTERS/Andreas Meier 

GRASSHOPPERS STEPHANE CHAPUISAT KICKS THE BALL PAST OLIVIER DACOURT AND
DOMINIC MATTEO OF LEEDS UNITED DURING UEFA CUP MATCH IN ZURICH.


Grasshoppers Stephane Chapuisat (L) kicks the ball past Olivier Dacourt
(C) and Dominic Matteo (R) of Leeds United during their UEFA Cup third
round, first leg match in Zurich November 22, 2001. REUTERS/Andreas
Meier 

Gharib Amzine (R) of Troyes is closely watched by France's Olivier
Dacourt of Leeds United in the second leg of the second round match in
the UEFA Cup at Troyes, eastern France, November 1, 2001.
REUTERS/Charles Platiau

CP/AA 

Mark Viduka (R) of Leeds United is congratulated by teammate Olivier
Dacourt after scoring against French club Troyes in their second leg
second round UEFA Cup soccer match at Troyes November 1, 2001. Leeds
United defeated Troyes 4-2 in the first leg. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

CP/ 

Brett Emerton (L) of Australia is challenged by Olivier Dacourt of France at the Confederations Cup soccer match at Taegu's World Cup stadium, 327 km southeast of Seoul June 1, 2001. Australia beat France 1-0.

LJW/DL 

Leeds United's Frenchman Olivier Dacourt sits dejected after losing their Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match against Valencia at Valencia's Mestalla stadium May 8, 2001. Valencia won 3-0 and advanced to the final in Milan on May 23.

SP 

Leeds United's Frenchman Olivier Dacourt (R) is comforted by Valencia's Argentine Pablo Aimar after their Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match at Valencia's Mestalla stadium May 8, 2001. Valencia won 3-0 and advance to the final in Milan on May 23.

SP 

Leeds United's Frenchman Olivier Dacourt (R) challenges Valencia's Gaizka Mendieta during their Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match at Valencia's Mestalla stadium May 8, 2001.

SP 

Leeds United's Rio Ferdinand (L) Olivier Dacourt (C) and goalkeeper Nigel Martyn celebrate after their match against Deportivo La Coruna in the Champions League quarter-final at the Estadio Municipal De Riazor April 17, 2001. Leeds United lost the match 2-0 but advanced to the Champions League semifinal with a 3-2 aggrigate win over Deportivo Coruna.

DC/AA 

LEEDS UNITED'S IAN HARTE CELEBRATES HIS GOAL WITH OLIVIER DACOURT DURING THEIR QUARTER-FINAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG SOCCER MATCH AT ELLAND ROAD.


Leeds United's Ian Harte (R) celebrates his goal against Deportivo la Coruna with team-mate Olivier Dacourt during their quarter-final Champions League first leg soccer match at Elland Road, April 4, 2001. 

Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt (L) is tackled by Deportivo Coruna striker Pedro Duscher during their quarter-final Champions league first leg soccer match at Elland road, April 4, 2001.

DCS/IW/AA 

Manchester United's David Beckham (C) is tackled by Leeds United's Dominic Matteo (L) and Olivier Dacourt in their FA Premiership match at Elland Road in Leeds March 3, 2001.

DC/BR 

Tottenham Hotspur's Les Ferdinand (L) is challenged by Leeds United's French midfielder Olivier Dacourt during their Premier League match at White Hart Lane February 24, 2001.

KD 

Anderlecht's Alin Stoica challenges the ball with Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt (R) during their Champions League phase two, group D match the Constant Vanden Stock stadium in Brussels February 21, 2001.

HRM/AA 

Leeds United's French player Olivier Dacourt (L) gets an arm in the face as he challenges Lazio's Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron during their Champions League Group D second round match in Rome December 5, 2000.

PH/CRB 

Lazio's Argentine player Diego Simeone (R) slips past Leeds United's French player Olivier Dacourt during their Champions League Group D second round match in Rome December 5, 2000.

PH/CRB 

Lazio's Attilo Lombardo (L) challenges Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt during their Champions League Group D second round match in Rome December 5, 2000.

PH/CRB 

Arsenal's Lauren (R) is tackled by Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt in the English Premiership match at Elland Road, Leeds, November 26, 2000. The match finished 1-0 to Leeds United thanks to Dacourt's deflected free kick.

IH/CRB 

Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt scores from a free kick against Arsenal in the English Premiership match at Elland Road, Leeds, November 26, 2000. The match finished 1-0 to Leeds United.

IH/BR/CLH/ 

Barcelona's Luis Enrique (R) is tackled by Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt (L) during their UEFA Champions league group H match at Elland Road in Leeds October 24, 2000.

IH/BR 

Barcelona's Luis Enrique is tackled by Leeds United's Olivier Dacourt (L) October 24, 2000 during their UEFA Champions league group H match at Elland Road in Leeds.

IH 

French goalkeeper of Paris Saint-Germain Bernard Lama (L) enjoys a walk in the snow followed by Olivier Dacourt of Lens at the French Alpine skiing resort of Tignes May 17. Half of the squad of the French soccer team started, May 16, a five-day training camp in preparation for the upcoming Euro 2000 championship.

JNA/AS 

Lamine Sakho of Lens (L) is congratulated by team mates Olivier Dacourt (C) and Pascal Nouma (R) during the French championship match between the two teams in Lens April 29.

PW/ 

Ferdinand Coly of Lens (R) is congratulated by teammate Olivier Dacourt as Jose Pierre-Fanfan reacts after their match against Spain's Celta Vigo in their UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg at Felix Bollaert stadium in Lens March 23. Lens defeated Celta Vigo 2:1 to advance to the semi-finals.

CP/ 

Olivier Dacourt of Lens (R) leaps high to head the ball along with an unidentified player of Spain's Celta Vigo as teammate Jocelyn Blanchard looks on (background) in their UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg at Felix Bollaert stadium in Lens March 23. Lens defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals.

CP//ME 

Lamino Sakho (R), Jocelyn Blanchard (C) and Olivier Dacourt congratulate teammate Pascal Nouma (background) after he scored the second goal for his team against Spain's Celta Vigo in their UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg at Felix Bollaert stadium in Lens March 23. Lens defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals.

CP//ME 

Lamine Sakho of Lens (R) is congratulated by teammate Olivier Dacourt (4) after scoring the second goal against Atletico Madrid in their 1/8 UEFA Cup soccer match March 9.

JD/ME 

Lens' Olivier Dacourt celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid during their UEFA Cup fourth round first leg match March 2. 

Racing Club Lens' Olivier Dacourt falls down behind Atletico de Madrid's Ruben Baraja during their UEFA Cup second round first leg March 2.

DB/ME