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Capello wants injured Beckham to join England squad

London, Mar 19 (ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has confirmed that injured David Beckham has been invited to the World Cup.
Beckham, 34, was ruled out of the finals after snapping an Achilles tendon injury while playing for AC Milan last Sunday.
England still wanted their former skipper to join the camp, but Beckham has still to [...]

Beckham ‘no chance’ of Cup comeback

The surgeon who operated on David Beckham’s ruptured Achilles tendon in Finland on Monday (AEDT) has ruled out any possibility of the England star recovering in time for the World Cup.
Beckham twisted his left ankle during the final minutes of an AC Milan Serie A game against Chievo at the San Siro and limped off [...]

Upset Beckham says he will be back

London, Mar.16 (ANI): An upset England mid-fielder David Beckham has vowed to bounce back from his Achilles injury, which has ruled him out of this year’’s World Cup in South Africa.
“I am upset but want to thank everyone for their messages of support. I hope to make a swift and full recovery,” The Mirror quoted [...]

Posh on her way to be with ‘shattered’ Becks

London, Mar 16(ANI): Injured England midfielder David Beckham’s wife Victoria is on way to Helsinki to be with the shattered star.
Beckham had a successful two-hour operation in Finland on Monday, less than 24 hours after rupturing his left Achilles tendon during AC Milan’s Serie A game against Chievo at the San Siro.
The 34-year-old is likely [...]

Capello wants Beckham for England’s World Cup camp in South Africa

London, Mar 16(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello has told injured midfielder David Beckham that he can still be with the team for this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.
Capello has told Beckham that he is welcome to be a guest during the England camp in Rustenburg, as he believes the midfielder can have a positive [...]

Long way to go to deserve Manchester United icon status: Rooney

London, Mar 13(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney reckons that there is a long way to go before he can compared with some of the club’s legends.
His comment comes after several former United stars including David Beckham hailed him as the best player in the world, and one of the best to have pulled on [...]

Lampard says no qualms about doing a ‘Henry’ for England

London, Mar 13(ANI): England midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted that he would not mind ‘cheating’ like France striker Thierry Henry did against Ireland if it meant getting his team through to the World Cup final.
During France’s playoffs against Ireland four months ago, Henry used his hand twice to control the ball before delivering a cross [...]

Capello to urge Bridge to reconsider decision to quit

London, Mar 5(ANI): England manager Fabio Capello is determined to talk defender Wayne Bridge out of international retirement and take him to this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.
Capello still believes Bridge is the best left-back cover for injured Ashley Cole.
According to reports, he is refusing to take no for an answer after Bridge withdrew [...]

England job will be my last, says Capello

London, Sep.17 (ANI): Fabio Capello has said that managing England will be his last job – and he never wants to coach his native Italy.

“The England team will be the last football side I coach. Would I coach the Italian national side? No, it simply [...]

Get used to the bench, Man U management tells Owen

London, Sep.15 (ANI): Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly told striker Michael Owen to get used to life on the bench.

Manager Alex Ferguson insists Dimitar Berbatov is first choice in attack alongside Wayne Rooney.

He said: “Owen will play, just maybe not early in the season. We are trying to get a blend [...]

One out of two Brits think England will win 2010 World Cup: Poll

London, Sep. 13 (ANI): One out of two British nationals believe that England can win the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a Sunday Times poll has revealed.

According to the YouGov poll, 49 percent of people believe England’s chances of winning are “excellent” or “good.”

The survey also revealed 20 percent nationals think the team’s chances are “poor,” [...]

WAGs declare war on Capello following their World Cup ban

London, Sep 12 (ANI): England’s WAGs have blasted coach Fabio Capello after he banned them from the World Cup in South Africa and laid down strict rules for them.

Capello insisted that his stars will not go to the tournament for a holiday, and warned their wives and girlfriends: “If you [...]

Beckham gets World Cup boost up from coach Capello

London, Sep 11 (ANI): England midfielder David Beckham has been given a massive World Cup boost by coach Fabio Capello.

Capello said: “Beckham is always with us because, for me, he is an important player. He is good in the group and is good at every moment in training.”

“The problem [...]

Capello warns WAGs World Cup in South Africa is no holiday

London, Sep 11 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello has laid down strict laws for WAGs, and is determined that team takes the World Cup in South Africa seriously.

England’s last trip to the World Cup finals turned into a circus when the WAGs took over the picturesque town of Baden Baden [...]

Capello says England can win World Cup

London, Sep 10 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello after watching his team crush Croatia 5-1 has said that now they can win the World Cup.

“If we can keep everyone fit and play with the spirit we showed against Croatia, then we can be real contenders. We are one of the best teams in the world [...]

Beckham opens door for Premier League return

London, Sep.8 (ANI): England football star David Beckham will win his 114th England cap tomorrow night if introduced during the World Cup qualifier with Croatia at Wembley, but is looking forward to his short sting with A C Milan and is also open to a Premier League offer to remain at the forefront of Fabio [...]

Capello to remain England team’s boss until 2012

London, Sep 5 (ANI): Fabio Capello will be England football team’s manager even after next year’s World Cup finals.

There are fears that he will quit as boss if England fails to reach the quarterfinals. But the Italian has a 6 million pound-a-year deal with the Football Association until 2012.

“The target is to respect [...]

Beckham hints at dramatic return to Premier League

London, July 14 (ANI): England star midfielder David Beckham has opened the door for a dramatic return to the Premier League.

Becks, 34, has admitted he would come back to England if it boosted his chances of getting into Fabio Capello’s 2010 World Cup squad.

“I would definitely consider it. Never say never. When I [...]

Berlusconi’s paper rubbishes Britain

London, July 14 (ANI): A newspaper owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has severely criticized Britain by saying the country is in a sorry state of decline and overshadowed at every turn by Italy.

The verdict of the Il Giornale was published under the headline: “Dear Brits, we’ve beaten you at everything and it’s [...]

Beckham heading home if A C Milan move fails

London, July 12 (ANI): England football star David Beckham is ready to make a sensational return to the Premier League if his dream return to A C Milan falls through, reports News of The World.

Beckham is back with L A Galaxy after his six-month loan spell with the Italians.

But he is expected to go out [...]