England job will be Capello´s last – report
England manager Fabio Capello said he will coach no other sides, including his native Italy, after his contract with the Football Association ends, a report said Thursday.
Goal-scorer Gomez pulls out of training
Striker Mario Gomez pulled out of training with a knee injury on Sunday having scored the first goal in Germany´s 2-0 win over South Africa in a friendly on Saturday.
Capello calls on Cahill
Fabio Capello has drafted Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill into his squad for England’s friendly with Slovenia at Wembley on Saturday.
Vieira ‘disappointed’ at France snub
French FIFA World Cup winner Patrick Vieira has expressed dismay at his Les Blues omission for their vital upcoming South Africa 2010 qualifiers.
Adebayor persuades Monaco’s Gakpe to play for Togo
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Monaco midfielder Serge Gakpe is the latest former French under-21 player seeking to take advantage of a change in FIFA regulations to relaunch his international career.
Stinking! Burley under pressure as hammering in Oslo leaves Scotland dream in tatters
Scotland’s World Cup dream lies in tatters this morning after one of the most humiliating defeats in the nation’s history.
Jermain man: Supersub Defoe leads England’s fightback
Jermain Defoe stormed from the bench with a pair of second-half goals to rescue England’s pride after a dreadful first 45 minutes against Holland.
Argentina edge Russia 3-2 in friendly thriller
MOSCOW, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Sergio Aguero and Lisandro Lopez scored two quick goals either side of the interval to help Argentina beat Russia 3-2 in an entertaining friendly on Wednesday.
Luis Fabiano strike gives Brazil 1-0 win
TALLINN, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Striker Luis Fabiano scored just before halftime as Brazil beat Estonia 1-0 in a friendly for their ninth win in a row on Wednesday.
Cahill stars as Australia thump Ireland 3-0 in friendly
DUBLIN, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Australia outclassed Ireland 3-0 in Limerick on Wednesday, with two Tim Cahill goals and a late Dave Carney strike deciding the host’s first home international played outside Dublin in 24 years.
Defoe double gives England 2-2 draw with the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Substitute Jermain Defoe scored twice to haul England back for a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Defoe hands England 2-2 draw with Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England’s defenders and earn Fabio Capello’s side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands on Wednesday.
The Whites continue impressing the world
FedEx Field hosted an exhibition of Real Madrid’s offensive prowess. The goals were late in arriving, but they were well worth the wait. Higuain knocked in a brace, Robben scored with a lob over the keeper and the Whites proved to the world that they mean business.
Flu-hit Ronaldo in doubt for Portugal friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned from Real Madrid´s pre-season tour of North America with the flu and is in doubt for Portugal´s friendly on Wednesday against Liechtenstein, the Spanish side said Monday.
Lampard calls for Dutch courage
Frank Lampard has stressed the importance of beating Holland in a friendly on Wednesday night and believes it will give England the perfect confidence boost to reach the World Cup next summer.
