Juventus defender Fabio Grosso and Udinese midfielder Antonio Candreva have been cut from the Italy squad for the World Cup as coach Marcello Lippi reduced his 30-man provisional group to 28. Grosso was a pivotal player for Italy four years ago, scoring the decisive first goal against Germany in the semi-final and then the winning spot-kick in the penalty shootout against France in the final.
The current football champions Italy has a strong field line-up again this year.there are many strong players in the current squad upon which Italy can rely with much confidence.
I'm afraid not, there are better defenders available.
West Ham's 31 year old defender Matthew Upson seems to be one of Fabio Capello's favorites despite seeing his club fighting to stay clear of relegation. What do you think, does he deserve Fabio Capello's trust?
Football is not a mere game of kicking the ball into the net but us far more strategic one with set pieces, zone markings etc. A coach and his team conceives these plans and also acts as mentor for his team. A good coach guides his player to victory.
His England career is over, he should accept that.
The Los Angeles Galaxy player is eying a loan move to an European club during the MLS season break in order to prove that he's still worthy of a place in the England squad. The 35-year old veteran has not played for the Three Lions since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in March which kept him out of the World Cup, with Fabio Capello then appearing to call time on his international career
No, he was never going to last the 90 minutes anyway
Heartbreak for Beckham as an injury in Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona was dampned with the news that David Beckham will not feature in England's 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The question is though, will England as a team perform or will the reel in the absence of the veteran winger?
Keeping in mind the instructions issued by Fabio Capello, Manchester City has speedily started the bid on James Milner at 24 million pound. Chelsea is expected to file a bid at par with the Manchester City.
England will play badly, they'd be lucky to get a draw.
England will have to meet the fans at Wembley for the first time after the disastrous World Cup campaign. What do you think they'll be able to achieve against Hungary?
Darren Bent is nearing 30 league goals for the season, an amazing feat for a side that are just about avoiding the relegation flight. As for Tottenham, Defoe isn't doing too badly either, with his side chasing the final Champions league spot. If you were Capello, who's on your list? Defoe or Bent?!
