August 18, 2004
Figo retires from international football
Portugal midfielder Luis Figo has announced his retirement from the national team.
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August 18, 2004
International preview
Looking ahead to the night's international matches
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August 18, 2004
Monaco wait on Anelka
Monaco expect to find out today whether if their bid to sign Manchester City's Nicolas Anelka has been successful.
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August 18, 2004
Gravesen staying put
Hamburg have pulled out of an attempt to sign Everton midfielder Thomas Gravesen, as the Dane revealed the unrest at Goodison Park.
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August 18, 2004
Coulibaly banned for 18 months
Burkina Faso's Amadou Coulibaly has been banned from all football for 18 months after spitting at the referee in a World Cup qualifier in June, FIFA have announced.
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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midfielder Tiago has been cleared to play for Chelsea by the Portuguese Football Association, even though he was withdrawn from Portugal's Olympic squad through injury.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
No more signings, admits Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any last-ditch signings before the transfer deadlline expires at the end of August.
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August 18, 2004
Vieira happy with new responsibility
Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has been named the new captain of France.
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August 18, 2004
Alonso excited by Liverpool move
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…
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August 17, 2004
Latest transfer speculation
Round-up of all the latest transfer speculation.
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August 17, 2004
England recalls for Smith and Butt
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.
