61.   Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz announced Saturday that his club finalized the transfer of French star striker Nicolas Anelka from Arsenal.

62.   Scotland Yard charged the French striker after several hours of questioning at a London police station.

63.   Suspended French striker Eric Cantona has asked to be released from his contract with Manchester United but the club turned down his request Tuesday.

64.   The French striker faced a possible jail sentence for his kung-fu-style kick on Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons.

65.   The French striker has been cleared to play in the testimonial for brothers Stephane and Pascal Plancqe in Lille on Sunday night.

66.   The French striker looked subdued as he arrived for the hearing before a three-man Football Association panel at a hotel north of London.

67.   The French striker was later released on bail pending appeal.

68.   The game-saving draw by the French striker gave Manchester United the league lead on goal difference over Newcastle.

69.   The Gunners say the Spanish club contacted the French international striker without their consent.

70.   The high-priced additions of Liberian-born French striker George Weah and Italian virtuoso Roberto Baggio strengthened the offensive power of a winning machine.