England Against USA
Despite my doubts of Englands ability to preform well over America, England played better than I have seen them play so far even in the friendlies.
England went into the lead after just 4 minutes of play with their captain Steven Gerrard scoring the goal, and what a goal it was.
USA player Clint Dempsey scored the [...]
Why Is A Referee Allowed To Continue After Being Banned!!???
It has emerged that the referee Carlos Eugênio Simon was suspended by his national federation amid accusations of bribery and incompetence. And his first game is for England and USA!!!
Some 12 months earlier Flamengo had been so incensed by the sending-off of their striker Diego Tardelli in a critical game against Cruzeiro – the forward [...]
Limping Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast’s World Cup warm-up match against Japan today turned to disaster after just 15 minutes for Drogba.
The chelsea forward hobbled of the pitch after a heavy challenge from Japans Tulio.
And yet again Japan scored another home goal, I dont think the Japan squad realise the rules of the game!!
Ferdinand Looking Doubtful To Play?
The England world cup team worry over Rio Ferdinand knee after first day of training.
The defender suffered the injury after a tackle during training and has gone to hospital for a scan.
The teams first match against USA is in just five days, but this does not give us a great deal of confidence.
The Tottenham defender [...]
Johnson Looks Positive For The Future
Johnson has vowed to take the positives out of his FIFA World Cup™ disappointment. The 22-year-old appeared on track to sneak into Fabio Capello’s England squad when he made his debut in the pre-tournament friendly against Mexico after receiving his first international call-up.
But the Manchester City winger was not among the 23 players named yesterday [...]
France will silence critics
France is determined to take their team all the way.
France striker Djibril Cisse says his side will be motivated by the desire to silence their critics when they embark upon their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ campaign on 11 June.
The 1998 world champions kick off against Uruguay in Cape Town a week from Friday, [...]
Brazil weather Zimbabwe
Brazil weathered a Zimbabwe storm before scoring twice late in the opening half to set up a 3-0 victory in a pre-2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ warm-up game.
It was easy in the end for the team ranked first in the world against one that does not even feature among the top 100, but the [...]
Capello signs new England deal
Fabio Capello has signed an amended contract to commit his future to England until after UEFA EURO 2012, the Football Association confirmed today.
The amendment removes a break clause in the deal and puts an end to Inter Milan’s hopes of appointing Capello as Jose Mourinho’s successor. The news will be a boost to England as [...]
Rio: I felt like a skipper against Mexico
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Rio Ferdinand admits last week’s friendly against Mexico was the first time he felt justified in calling himself England captain.
The Manchester United defender was handed the job as John Terry’s successor in February after his Chelsea counterpart was embroiled in allegations over his private life.
But a persistent [...]
