Mikel recently underwent knee surgery, raising doubts over his participation in this summer's World Cup finals.But he is expected to be available for Nigeria's next two games.
I don't see anything in that gossip story that should stop Terry from being the England captain.
John Terry has been caught by tabloids having an extra marital affair with Vanessa Perroncel, a model and ex girlfriend of Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge. Allegedly, Perroncel had a baby from Terry and went through an abortion. Terry's wife now wants to leave him, and conservatives call for the England boss, Fabio Capello, to dismiss Terry from the role of captain of the England national football team.
Chelsea's title bid took a bit of a knock today as they were beaten 2-1 by Tottenham at White Hart Lane today. Goals from Jermain Defoe and Gareth Bale helped Spurs to move into 4th. Frank Lampard's injury time strike proved irrelevant as Harry Redknapp's men bagged all three points. John Terry was sent off for Chelsea mid-way through the second half. Who is to blame for Chelsea's defeat? Vote now!
No, the ref made the right call by just showing him yellow
It was only a bit of fun, he shouldn't have even been booked!
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta could be in hot water with the FA after the Spaniard poked Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen in the eye during Everton's 3-2 win at Ewood Park yesterday. Arteta was only shown a yellow card but do you think he should have seen red? Vote now!
Everton's Mikel Arteta is eligible to claim British citizenship under residency rules and said that he would be interested in representing the Three Lions. The Basque is frustrated at being overlooked by Spain and says that it is up to the FA to make the next move: "The situation is the same as it has always been. No-one has contacted me about it and I said really clearly last week my thoughts about it." What do you think, would he be useful for England?
Wayne Bridge's decision to make himself unavailable for selection for the national team amid reports Terry had an affair with his former partner has also cast a cloud over the camp, but Capello has been pleased with the response this week.
yes, but that's o.k, England has good replacements
only the Dr. can say
John Terry has been taken to hospital after suffering a bad blow to his right foot that could rule the defender out of England's squad for the World Cup. Fabio Capello already has injury doubts over a number of players, including Gareth Barry, and Terry can now add himself to the list after a possible metatarsal injury that he suffered in a Chelsea training session at Cobham. Terry had a scan on Wednesday and Chelsea have said that they expect to see the results on Thursday.
