June/July 1998
Vieira is part of France's World cup winning team. Comes on a sub in the final to set up the winning goal scored by Petit
December 1998
fined £20.000 for making a gesture at Sheffield Wednesday fans during the Stepember game in which ref Paul Alcok was pushed over. He is cleared of assaulting a police offer in the tunnel.
He is sent off at the Valley this time for raising his arm at Neil Redfearn
may 1999
Vieira is selected by his fellow players for the PFA premiership side of the season
October 1999
Charged with misconduct by the FA for appearing to spit at Neil ruddock after been send off at Upton Park. Receives a six match ban and a £45.000 fine
March 2000
Vieira announces his desire to one day be Arsenal Captain