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It seems logical that football is linked to the illness but a researcher says it’s not that clear-cut
Terry holds on to Chelsea’s captain armband despite suspension
Despite being suspended and fined for racial abuse, John Terry will stay on as Chelsea captain and not face a further ban from the club as speculated.
Hodgson rues Terry’s England exit
England manager Roy Hodgson said he had "reluctantly" accepted John Terry’s decision to call time on his international career.
Capello steps down as England manager
Fabio Capello has resigned as manager of England following the Football Association’s decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA confirmed.
Suarez enjoys support ahead of racism ruling
Liverpool’s Craig Bellamy has paid tribute to Luis Suarez as the FA prepares to deliver a verdict on the striker over alleged racist slurs.
FA warn Ferguson and Ancelotti
Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti were both warned as to their future conduct on Tuesday in relation to recent comments about referee Howard Webb.
Unlikely lads stand one step from FA Cup final
Opportunities to reach an FA Cup final do not come around often, especially for the likes of Portsmouth, West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City and Barnsley, who will be battling out…
Capello handed England job until 2012
Italian Fabio Capello was named as the new England head coach until 2012 by the Football Association on Friday. The FA confirmed his appointment on a four-and-a-half year…
Will José be England’s saviour?
Even if Brian Barwick picks up the telephone to make the call almost every England fan is clamouring for, the Football Association might not end up with José Mourinho as the next…
England sack coach McClaren
Steve McClaren paid the price of England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 on Thursday when he was unceremoniously dismissed from his position as head coach. McClaren was sacked…
England thrown Euro lifeline as Scotland miss again
Italy, Spain and France secured their Euro 2008 passages on Saturday but there was heartbreak for Scotland while England’s slim hopes received a major boost from Israel. After…
Nike scores with Umbro takeover
United States sportswear giant Nike ventured further into the British football market on Tuesday after agreeing to buy rival Umbro, maker of the England soccer strip, for…
Chelsea: A search for style
Avram Grant did his best to be charitable towards Jose Mourinho this week. The new Chelsea manager said that ”nobody at the club was happy” about his predecessor’s departure. He…