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Ex-England captain Alan Shearer has spoken out about his fears of developing brain injury. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Take a header at dementia

It seems logical that football is linked to the illness but a researcher says it’s not that clear-cut

Chelsea’s chief executive Ron Gourlay has said that there is no question of Chelsea sacking the team’s captain John Terry.

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.

Former England coach John Terry.

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.

All eyes on Suarez

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…