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Scotland's Collins hit by World Cup jinx (Dec 31, 1998)

Scotland have suffered a World Cup injury set back - six months after the tournament ended. . . . more . . .

McManaman all set for official Real Madrid offer (Dec 31, 1998)

Steve McManaman can listen to official approaches from other clubs from tomorrow. . . . more . . .

Juventus reconsider Suker approach (Dec 31, 1998)

Juventus have turned down the chance to sign Davor Suker. . . . more . . .

Dugarry turns down Juventus (Dec 31, 1998)

French World Cup striker Christophe Dugarry has rejected a move to Juventus to stay with French league leaders Olympique Marseilles. . . . more . . .

Russia fires coach as national team sinks (Dec 22, 1998)

After five months in charge and six defeats Russia fired coach Anatoly Byshovets at the weekend. . . . more . . .

United head for full strength Christmas (Dec 22, 1998)

Manchester United will be able to call on Dwight Yorke and Jaap Stam this Christmas. . . . more . . .

Germany replace France in Confederations Cup (Dec 22, 1998)

Germany are to replace world champions France in the Confederations Cup next summer. . . . more . . .

Germany name squad for US trip (Dec 21, 1998)

German coach Erich Ribbeck has announced the squad which will play the United States next February. . . . more . . .

Juve and Roma lock horns over Rapaijc (Dec 21, 1998)

Juventus are racing to beat AS Roma to the signing of Perugia's Croatian striker Milan Rapaijc. . . . more . . .

Ilie will sit out January with ankle pain (Dec 21, 1998)

Valencia and Romania striker Adrian Ilie will miss the next five weeks of the season with an ankle injury. . . . more . . .

Dugarry confirms Juventus approach (Dec 18, 1998)

Olympique Marseilles striker Christophe Dugarry confirmed last night that Juventus had approached him. . . . more . . .

Arsenal weigh up Suker amid hopes to abandon Highbury (Dec 16, 1998)

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger wants the club to move from its Highbury ground to expand capacity. . . . more . . .

Numan struggles to make Scottish restart (Dec 15, 1998)

Glasgow Rangers full back Arthur Numan will miss the winter break in Scotland to try and regain fitness after an ankle injury. . . . more . . .

Van Hooijdonk looks good to Spanish eyes (Dec 14, 1998)

Atletico Madrid will mark the start of the latest Spanish transfer market with a £5 million bid for Pierre Van Hooijdonk. . . . more . . .

Two match ban for angry French goalkeeper (Dec 14, 1998)

French authorities have banned goalkeeper Lionnel Charbonnier for two matches after his walkout from the squad two months ago. . . . more . . .

Benfica sign Kiev defender (Dec 14, 1998)

Benfica have completed the signing of veteran Dynamo Kiev defender Oleg Luzhny. . . . more . . .

Birthday present from Lazio for Owen - £5 million plus a year (Dec 14, 1998)

SS Lazio owner met last week with Michael Owen's father to discuss a year 2000 transfer for the teenage sensation. . . . more . . .

Simic snubs United to sign with Inter (Dec 14, 1998)

Inter have won the race to sign Croatian defender Dario Simic. . . . more . . .

Inter prepare Ince bid for next month (Dec 14, 1998)

Internazionale are preparing a bid to bring Liverpool captain Paul Ince back to the club next month. . . . more . . .

Back surgery for Adams could mean the end (Dec 11, 1998)

Arsenal captain Tony Adams has had a back operation in the United States that could see his career finish at the age of 32. . . . more . . .

Shevchenko to arrive at AC Milan next summer (Dec 11, 1998)

Dynamo Kiev striker Andrii Shevchenko will be an AC Milan player next June. . . . more . . .

Newspaper links English game with massive creatine use (Dec 09, 1998)

The English newspaper 'The Independent' claimed yesterday that 57% of British athletes - including most top level footballers - use creatine. . . . more . . .

SS Lazio face five weeks without injured Nedved (Dec 08, 1998)

SS Lazio midfielder Pavel Nedved is out for the next five weeks after tearing a hamstring in the side's 1-0 win against Juventus on Sunday. . . . more . . .

Baardsen stalls on new contract with Tottenham (Dec 08, 1998)

Norwegian goalkeeper Espen Baardsen is resisting pressure from his club Tottenham to sign a new contract until his first team future is clarified. . . . more . . .

Iversen out for Tottenham with jaw operation (Dec 07, 1998)

Tottenham and Norway striker Steffen Iversen has undergone surgery on his jaw and will miss several Premiership matches. . . . more . . .

Owen considers future abroad (Dec 07, 1998)

Michael Owen has said that he may leave Liverpool for an overseas club once his contract is up. . . . more . . .

Real Zaragoza want loan deal to get Baia (Dec 07, 1998)

Real Zaragoza are negotiating with FC Barcelona to take unsettled goalkeeper Vitor Baia on loan for the rest of the season. . . . more . . .

Leeds sign Batty from Newcastle (Dec 07, 1998)

Leeds United have called a press conference for tomorrow afternoon to announce the signing of midfielder David Batty from Newcastle. . . . more . . .

Van der Sar wanted to replace Schmeichel (Dec 04, 1998)

Manchester United have identified Edwin van der Sar as the man they want to replace goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. . . . more . . .

Yugoslavia confirm Israel trip (Dec 03, 1998)

Israel have confirmed a friendly two days before Christmas. . . . more . . .

Leeds bid for Batty on brink of collapse (Dec 03, 1998)

Leeds United are having serious second thoughts over their transfer bid for England midfielder David Batty. . . . more . . .

Sheffield Wednesday lead hunt for Ostenstad (Dec 02, 1998)

English Premiership side Sheffield Wednesday are preparing a bid for Norwegian striker Egil Ostenstad. . . . more . . .