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Fatigue Conundrum a Poser for Capello

Fatigue Conundrum a Poser for Capello

Fabio Capello has admitted he has no real idea how to solve the fatigue issue that killed England's World Cup dream. 10 Aug 2010
Capello Sanguine About Squad Mix-Ups

Capello Sanguine About Squad Mix-Ups

Fabio Capello insists he does not have a communication problem despite the chaotic start to preparations for Wednesday's friendly with Hungary. 10 Aug 2010
Given Won't Settle for Being City's Second In Line

Given Won't Settle for Being City's Second In Line

Shay Given is to discuss his future with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini next week if he finds himself on the bench on Saturday. 10 Aug 2010
Cahill Joins Rooney, Kaka

Cahill Joins Rooney, Kaka

SOCCEROO hero Tim Cahill will again don the front cover of the latest installment of über-popular football game series FIFA 11, alongside Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid’s Kaka. 9 Aug 2010
Edds: Now Do It Again, Fury

Edds: Now Do It Again, Fury

GARETH Edds has warned North Queensland Fury must back it up against Sydney FC to prove they're more than wooden spoon fodder despite the late drama that denied Perth Glory a home win. 9 Aug 2010
Mancini Needs To Make A Team - Wilkins

Mancini Needs To Make A Team - Wilkins

CHELSEA assistant manager Ray Wilkins believes Manchester City can challenge for the Barclays Premier League title this season - if they are properly moulded into a team by Roberto Mancini. 9 Aug 2010
Steelers Claim Rare Win

Steelers Claim Rare Win

ASIAN Champions League title holders Pohang Steelers beat Seongnam Ilhwa Chumna 2-0 today to record their first K-League win since March. 9 Aug 2010
Wenger Backs Young Gunners To Go For It

Wenger Backs Young Gunners To Go For It

ARSENE Wenger feels Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere are looking "sharp" for a positive campaign - both with Arsenal and England. 9 Aug 2010
Barca Beat Griffiths' Guoan

Barca Beat Griffiths' Guoan

BARCELONA completed their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-0 win over Beijing Guoan at the Bird's Nest stadium. 9 Aug 2010
Gunners Right To Keep Fabregas - Guardiola

Gunners Right To Keep Fabregas - Guardiola

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal were right to hold onto Cesc Fabregas. 9 Aug 2010
Scholes Gives Capello Pause For Thought

Scholes Gives Capello Pause For Thought

AS Fabio Capello sat watching Paul Scholes produce a vintage performance in Manchester United's Community Shield victory over Chelsea at a sun-baked Wembley, the England manager cannot help but have wondered how different things might have been had the veteran midfielder accepted his invitation to join the Three Lions out in South Africa. 9 Aug 2010
More Trophies To Come - Vidic

More Trophies To Come - Vidic

MANCHESTER United captain Nemanja Vidic is confident today's Community Shield trophy is not the only silverware the club will be laying hands on. 9 Aug 2010
Allardyce Stands By His Man

Allardyce Stands By His Man

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce today backed his goalkeeper Paul Robinson's decision to quit the international scene with England in protest at not being first choice for his country. 9 Aug 2010
Groningen Late Show Stuns Ajax

Groningen Late Show Stuns Ajax

TWO goals in the last 19 minutes denied Ajax a winning start to the Eredivisie season as last year's runners-up had to settle for a 2-2 draw at FC Groningen. 9 Aug 2010
Mourinho Ends Interest In Trio

Mourinho Ends Interest In Trio

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, and Chelsea defenders Ashley Cole and Ricardo Carvalho. 9 Aug 2010
Ferguson Coy Over Ozil

Ferguson Coy Over Ozil

SIR Alex Ferguson refused to confirm or deny his interest in signing Germany star Mesut Ozil following Manchester United's Community Shield victory. 9 Aug 2010
Capello Rocked By Double Retirement

Capello Rocked By Double Retirement

ENGLAND'S post-World Cup gathering descended into farce tonight after Wes Brown joined Paul Robinson in announcing his international retirement. 9 Aug 2010
Van Gaal Wary Despite Cup Win

Van Gaal Wary Despite Cup Win

BAYERN Munich coach Louis van Gaal warned that his side are nowhere near their best yet, despite defeating Schalke to win the German Super Cup. 8 Aug 2010
Paul Robinson's England Statement

Paul Robinson's England Statement

PAUL Robinson has announced his retirement from playing for England. Here is the Blackburn goalkeeper's statement: 8 Aug 2010
Walker Stands By Criticism

Walker Stands By Criticism

FORMER Celtic striker Andy Walker stands by his criticism of Neil Lennon despite coming under retaliatory fire from the Hoops' boss. 8 Aug 2010
Bleiberg: We Can Do Better

Bleiberg: We Can Do Better

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg suggested his side may have been overconfident going into their derby clash with Brisbane Roar but believes his team will improve following Sunday's 0-0 draw. 8 Aug 2010