August 18, 2004
Tiago gets all-clear to play
Portugal midfielder Tiago has been cleared to play for Chelsea by the Portuguese Football Association, even though he was withdrawn from Portugal's Olympic squad through injury.
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August 18, 2004
Portugal midfielder Tiago has been cleared to play for Chelsea by the Portuguese Football Association, even though he was withdrawn from Portugal's Olympic squad through injury.
August 18, 2004
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any last-ditch signings before the transfer deadlline expires at the end of August.
August 18, 2004
Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has been named the new captain of France.
August 18, 2004
Liverpool transfer target Xabi Alonso has revealed that he snubbed Real Madrid because he wanted to play under new Anfield coach Rafa Benitez. Alonso is set to complete a move to Anfield later this week…
August 17, 2004
Round-up of all the latest transfer speculation.
August 17, 2004
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named Manchester United striker Alan Smith and Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt in his starting line-up Wednesday's friendly against Ukraine.
August 17, 2004
Middlesbrough playmaker Juninho remains undecided about his future, although a move to Celtic remains a possibility.
August 17, 2004
Liverpool have completed the signing of Spanish winger Antonio Nunez from Real Madrid on a three-year contract.
August 17, 2004
Servette coach Marco Schaellibaum has been sacked just five games into the new season.
August 17, 2004
Monaco have confirmed they are interested in taking Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka back to France.
August 17, 2004
Newcastle United are reported to be prepared to offload Kieron Dyer to any club prepared to offer £8m for the England midfielder.
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