Middlesbrough Trophy

The Middlesbrough Trophy (or JD Sports Cup for sponsorship reasons) was an invitational football tournament held at the Riverside, Middlesbrough. The only edition took place between 1 and 2 August 1998. It was contested by four teams.

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Benfica beat Newcastle United 4–3 on penalties. Newcastle United beat Middlesbrough 4–3 on penalties. Benfica beat Empoli 7–6 on penalties.