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...took over as CEO in 1993, he promptly launched an international acquisition binge that turned the once family-owned firm into a colossus with 35 companies spread over four continents and sales in 2002 the company puts at more than €70 billion. "He's been exemplary," says David Pinto, editor of a trade magazine that made Van der Hoeven its Retailer of the Year for 2001. But he also loaded Ahold with more than €12 billion of debt. And for investors and stock-market analysts, the company has become an example of something else: muddy accounting...
...Those were the events surrounding the Portuguese team after their Euro 2000 semifinal defeat at the hands of France. They gave us a graphic replay during their 0-1 loss to Korea at Inchon last week. After Argentine ref Angel Sanchez sent off forward Joao Pinto in the first half, he was set upon by Portuguese players, including their captain Fernando Couto. Sanchez says he was punched in the stomach by Pinto. The TV cameras missed it in the melee, but FIFA has its own more conclusive video of the incident...
...Last week, FIFA provisionally suspended Pinto from football pending a final decision by its disciplinary committee. No action was taken against Couto. After the fracas of Euro 2000, defender Abel Xavier was banned for nine months, but the sentence was reduced on appeal. Xavier himself was on the substitutes' bench at Inchon. The actions of his mates on the field suggest his punishment didn't have the deterrent effect FIFA had intended...
...That's why it's imperative that Pinto, if he threw a punch, be disciplined more severely. A two-year ban plus a hefty six-figure fine sounds about right. As hosts of Euro 2004, the Portuguese have a responsibility to live up to the best traditions of the game. If they won't do it voluntarily, perhaps they can be persuaded by the fear of sanction...
...This really shows that the student body needs to show more interest in what groups are included in the yearbook so that we can get a better product,” Pinto said...