Fabio Capello – distinguished football manager (and former Italian international), having won many league and cup titles, including Serie A, La Liga and the Champions League. Fabio Capello has a reputation for being totalitarian in training and for shunning ‘pretty football’ for the sake of results. He also has one of the most impressive art collections in Italy. He currently manages the England national team (Fabio Capello profile).
Paul Merson speaks to Soccerlens about England’s chances in 2010, Alan Shearer, and why any Germany game holds special memories for him.
Watching a 40-year-old Paul Merson take to the field a couple of months...
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What is it about being English that means that we hype up the ability and chances of our team and players until the expectation is much more than they are actually capable of, criticise them remorselessly when they achieve what they are able to achieve...
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When it comes to the annals of English football history, it’s unlikely Steve McClaren’s tenure in the hotseat will get a particularly favourable write-up. Somewhat tactically naive, unable to motivate players, outclassed on occasions by...
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NB. The following article is a spoof letter addressing a current issue within the game. It is intended to be light hearted and is not intended to offend anyone. If you are a reader who does not enjoy this feature on a Monday, please spare yourself...
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Rio Ferdinand might have been backed by Owen Hargreaves to lead England in the long run. But, as Fabio Capello wants to try out various options for the England captaincy, John Terry will have the honour of leading England tomorrow against the US, BBC...
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A study conducted by BBC revealed that only 170 English players started Premier League matches this past season. It was a six year low in terms of English Premier League starters which will disappoint the Premier League given that last year’s...
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England fans have not had much to smile about in recent times. The Three Lions have been playing below their capabilities for the past 18 years or so. Their one flourish? At Euro 2004, a certain boy named Wayne Rooney mesmerized every England fan with...
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When I first read it – and before I had read what the mainstream media thought about it – it sounded like an over-ambitious plan that had no chance of success. In one respect at least, their aims for Euro 2012 and World Cup 2010, the FA...
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England boss Fabio Capello has warned his players that those who make themselves unavailable for games without a genuine reason will be putting their international careers at risk.
This message has been sent prior to the forthcoming friendlies...
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John Terry’s season just seems to go from bad to worse. Chelsea coach Ten Cate has admitted to a ‘bust up’ with Terry prior to the Carling Cup Final defeat on Sunday.
“We are both kind of emotional, but we respect...
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