Archive for May, 2008

Chelsea refused Ancelotti talks

AC Milan deny Chelsea permission to talk to coach Carlo Ancelotti about the vacant manager’s position at Stamford Bridge.

Capello hints at England debuts

England manager Fabio Capello hints he will give untried players a chance to impress in Sunday’s friendly with Trinidad & Tobago.

Beckham handed England captaincy

David Beckham is named England captain for Sunday’s friendly against Trinidad & Tobago.

Carvalho confirms Scolari wish

Ricardo Carvalho hopes Luiz Felipe Scolari takes over at Chelsea, despite the Portugal boss confirming he has not spoken to the Blues.

Welsh wonders face stern test

John Toshack expects a tough examination of his young Wales side against a full strength Holland in Rotterdam tomorrow.

Di Natale's double warms Italian bid

Two first half Antonio Di Natale goals set Italy on the way to a 3-1 Euro 2008 warm-up win over Belgium in Florence.

Carvalho confirms Scolari wish

Ricardo Carvalho hopes Luiz Felipe Scolari takes over at Chelsea, despite the Portugal boss confirming he has not spoken to the Blues.

Injury rules Babel out of Euros

Netherlands winger Ryan Babel is ruled out of Euro 2008 after tearing ankle ligaments in training.

Warner warns England over 2018 World Cup bid

Fifa vice-president Jack Warner warns England’s “arrogance” could cost them the chance of hosting the 2018 World Cup.

Chelsea boss - latest gossip

Carlo Ancelotti is the new favourite to take over as Chelsea manager