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Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and John Terry have been ruled out of England’s opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland with injuries.

After the 2-0 win over Stoke, Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti said Lampard will have a hernia operation next week.

And a Chelsea statement later revealed Terry is out due to problems with his right hamstring and glute muscles.

Bobby Zamora and Peter Crouch are doubts for the games next Friday, 3 September, and Tuesday, 7 September.

But the absence of key Chelsea pair Lampard and Terry will trouble England boss Fabio Capello more ahead of the matches against Bulgaria at Wembley and in Basel, the team’s first competitive action since their 4-1 defeat by Germany in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup. (continue reading…)

Steven Gerrard scored twice in four second-half minutes as England came from behind to defeat Hungary in their first outing since their awful World Cup campaign.

England, by and large, received warm backing from the 72,024 inside Wembley, with applause comfortably outweighing booing after a performance during which Fabio Capello’s team produced some eye-catching attacking moves.

But the crowd voiced their dissatisfaction when Phil Jagielka unfortunately guided a low cross into his own net after 62 minutes.

In truth, England had grounds for complaint that are sure to once again raise the subject of goal-line technology.

A Frank Lampard strike that clearly crossed the line was not awarded during England’s humiliating 4-1 defeat against Germany at the World Cup.

And at Wembley on Wednesday replays suggested substitute Michael Dawson had cleared the ball before it had crossed the line. (continue reading…)

Steven Gerrard has admitted he would probably boo England in Wednesday’s friendly with Hungary if he was a fan.

The England captain said he was expecting a “mixed reaction” at Wembley following the disappointing World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Gerrard was asked whether he would boo the team if he was an England fan and he conceded: “I probably would, yeah.”

He added: “We have to take it on the chin. We deserve it. We let them down in the summer.”

England suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat by Germany at the second round stage of the World Cup and won only one of the four games they played in South Africa, scoring three goals in total.

Gerrard, speaking at an England news conference, said: “I’m sure there will be some boos at times [on Wednesday] but we have to deal with that. We have to be men. (continue reading…)

Substitute Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagui scored in the 85th minute at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations final to defeat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday in Luanda. It is the Pharaohs’ seventh continental trophy and third on the trot, which is a new Cup of Nations record.

All five of tournament top-scorer Nagui’s goals in the event came from off the bench, and he never played much longer than half an hour in any of the matches. He entered the final in the 70th minute for Emad Moteab, and a quarter of an hour later broke brave Ghanaian hearts with the match’s only moment of attacking brilliance.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ finalists Ghana brought an injury-depleted team to Angola, but punched well above their weight to reach their first final since 1992.

The four-time CAN champions had won each of their last three matches by a 1-0 score, and for most of the final they stymied the vaunted Egyptian attack and showed they were every bit deserving of their place.

But in the end, Egypt extended an historic march with their 19th match unbeaten. Ahmed Fathi, Ahmed Hassan, Emad Moteab, Essam Al Hadary and Wael Gomaa all lifted their third trophy, with Hassan, who was also named the tournament’s best player, becoming the first to win four medals (also 1998). Al Hadary also picked up his third consecutive Best Goalkeeper at the CAN. (continue reading…)

Algeria defeat Malawi 3-0 in a duel continued group qualifier, Angola 2010 African Cup of Nations, Monday (1/11/2010). These results make Malawi lead Group A with three points plus a collection of three-goal difference. Results are not separated from the results of the 4-4 draw with Angola and Mali reached the previous party. Malawi saw this as an opportunity to step on the gas led the top of the league, to put pressure on other participating countries. To realize ambitions for it, immediately Malawi strong pressure to Algeria since the early minutes. Unexpectedly, Algeria could barely handle the pressure and eventually conceded by Russell Mwafulirwa in the 17th minute. Goals stems from a long feed from midfield into the penalty box Algeria. Goalkeepers Algeria, Chaouchi, then moved forward and hit the ball. The ball then fell at the feet Mwafulirwa, who immediately sent the ball into the net Algeria. Do not want to give opportunities, Malawi continued their aggression. This time, their efforts had scored a defensive game hampered by Algeria. However, after waiting until the 35th minute, they were able to double the advantage over Elvis Kafoteka. Exploiting cross Chavula, Kafoteka to send the ball into the top left corner of the goal. (continue reading…)

Togo is ready to resign from Angola 2010 African Cup of Nations, following the shooting a terrorist act against their contingent team, Friday (8/1/2010). Contingent felt there was no point in forcing yourself to follow this event.

Togo contingent bus shot shortly after crossing the border daro Congo to Angola, Cabinda city exactly. the shooting lasted about 20 minutes. According to latest reports, and killed the head of the contingent communication, Stanislas Ocloo, Amnalete Abalo assistant coach, and the bus driver.

In addition, there are a number of other news about the number and condition of victims who are still mixed. Striker Jonathan Ayite, for example, confirmed that goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale killed. However, in his official website, club Obilale, GSI Pontivy, said, stating that Obilale still alive.

This confusing situation was still continuing and disturbing the focus of this team. ak would be useless if forced to appear in the tournament.

“Even if you bring in here the president (Angola) and (President of the United States, Barack) Obama himself comes here, we’ll go as soon as possible. We returned to the house,” he said.

“This is a barbaric action. Actually, we are here to party African football. We left the hospital a while ago and we can unite. In this situation, you become a little paranoid. You doubt everything. We do not feel that the authority be seriously handled this case, “said the coach of Togo, Hubert Velud. (continue reading…)

The striker beat Samuel Eto’o, Michael Essien, Yaya Toure, and Tresor Mputu Mabi to the title.

The results of the poll - voted for by football fans around the world - were announced live from Angola on the BBC African Service Fast Track programme.

Drogba is preparing to lead his country at the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, where the Elephants are favourites.

After a disappointing start to the year, Drogba saw his footballing fortunes vastly improve throughout 2009.

Frozen out of Chelsea’s team by then Blues coach Luis Felipe Scolari, the Ivorian striker had scored just one goal in 10 matches by February.

He also earned himself a lengthy ban for a foul-mouthed rant at live television cameras after Chelsea’s elimination from last season’s Champions League.
He ended the year, however, with Chelsea challenging for the 2009/2010 English Premier League title and Champions League crown, an FA Cup winner’s medal in the bag and widely recognised as one of the most influential strikers in world football. (continue reading…)

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will reconsider his future at the club if he does not get more playing time.

The Italy international, who is a reported target of Manchester City, has seen his minutes on the pitch decrease this term, partly due to injuries as well as coach Leonardo’s rotation policy.

“I am Rino Gattuso and I cannot wait for someone to get injured in order to play,” the midfielder told Corriere dello Sport. “I would be lying if I said that everything is okay. At this time I am not happy because of the injury and the fact that I am not being used much.
“I still feel strong and I am disappointed not to be able to prove it,” he went on. “I don´t accept the thought that I am no longer indispensable.” (continue reading…)

There is a standard punishment meted out for disreputable behaviour in football these days: a slap on the wrist. It is what Diego Maradona received for abusing journalists after Argentina qualified for the World Cup, apparently, and Sir Alex Ferguson got one, too, for questioning the fitness of the referee, Alan Wiley.

Indeed, whatever sentence is passed on a football manager or player, it is instantly deemed not harsh enough. Emmanuel Adebayor received a three-game slap on the wrist for his behaviour against Arsenal. Craig Bellamy and Gary Neville did not even get that for foolish interaction with the crowd. More like a tickle on the tum.

Yet Maradona is banned from all football-related activity for two months for some rather fruity language after the win in Uruguay, while Ferguson will not be on Manchester United’s touchline for a Barclays Premier League match against Portsmouth and a Carling Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur. (continue reading…)