DAVID BECKHAM has issued a statement saying there is “absolutely no truth” in rumours about him on the internet.

BASEL coach Christian Gross will name the same side that earned a creditable 1-1 draw at Manchester United last week for tonight’s meeting with Juventus, as the Swiss go in search of the near-miracle they need to reach the quarter-finals.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard will have surgery on his broken metatarsal bone to prevent further delay to his recovery.

ALEX FERGUSON might want to strengthen his ailing squad when the transfer window opens in January but the Manchester United boss admits finding the right man could be difficult.

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd has launched an astonishing attack on the regime at Manchester United.

MANCHESTER UNITED may have been given a welcome break ahead of today's meeting with Old Trafford nemesis Chelsea, but Alex Ferguson still believes it will be a tight contest.

AS THE latest volley of Roy Keane vitriol impacted on Jack Charlton, the FA Cup and racist football fans — Eamon Dunphy has tried to save him from a stg£5 million lawsuit.

MONAGHAN UNITED manager Bobby Browne yesterday issued a gentle warning to Cork City ahead of their FAI Carlsberg Cup tie.

ARSENE WENGER is ready to ensure the Highbury faithful witness a fitting send off to the last European tie at the “special” old stadium in north London tonight.

ARSENE WENGER headed to Turin last night knowing Arsenal’s future is in their own hands - just weeks after his side were considered “a joke”.

SOCCER legend George Best was last night continuing to battle for life as the doctor in charge of his care said: “We are not giving up.”

ALEX FERGUSON has been left to curse the international fixture list as he faced the prospect of embarking on a three-week Premiership salvation mission without £28.1 million midfielder Juan Veron.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S rollercoaster season is in danger of being thrown off the rails completely by an acute midfield injury crisis that has decimated Alex Ferguson’s squad.

DENNIS BERGKAMP warned that Arsenal cannot afford to drop too far behind Chelsea in their transitional season as he set his sights on securing Champions League qualification in his final campaign.

FORMER World and European Footballer of the Year Luis Figo does not believe that Real Madrid will sign David Beckham.

NEWCASTLE boss Graeme Souness is close to pulling off a deal to bring experienced defender Ronny Johnsen to St James’ Park.

ALEX FERGUSON will put his trust in misfiring striker Ruud van Nistelrooy when Manchester United launch their latest Champions League quest at Old Trafford tonight.

TURKEY defender Alpay has claimed England captain David Beckham spat on the badge of his national team shirt during the ill-tempered Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S John O’Shea is set to become the linchpin of Ireland’s international defence, Everton’s Lee Carsley believes.