Under performing England

Fabio Capello may risk being shot at when he gets back to England.

What an utterly uninspiring performance the Three Lions have put in in the World Cup so far. Two draws and they risk being eliminated. The next match against Slovenia is a must win for the English. So much for their much publicized easy draw!

So far, some underdogs had sprang surprises and mega giants has been held to draws or even loses.

Just ask favourites Spain about their 1-0 lost to Switzerland.

What’s causing these disappointing results?

Watching the World Cup, I have to say that the established teams could play better. At times, it seems they’re not really going all out for a goal fiesta. Just 1-0 and they’ll be satisfied. Hence giving ample opportunity for the underdogs to prevail.

Inter crowned kings of Europe

Reuters – SaturReuters – Saturday 22 May 2010, 23:43day 22 May 2010, 23:43

MADRID – Inter Milan reached the summit of European football for the first time in 45 years when Diego Milito scored two superb goals to give them a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in an enthralling Champions League final on Saturday.

Capello to stay on till Euro 2012

So, the Italian coach has decided he will stay on the England job until his contract expires after the Euro 2012.

Fabio Capello must have something up his sleeve to want to perform magic on the under performing England squad.

Beckham in talks over coaching role

Reuters – May 14, 2010, 08:51

ZURICH – David Beckham has talked with England manager Fabio Capello about the possibility of a coaching role at the World Cup in South Africa, the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder said on Friday.

England Home Kit

They’re going for a simple collared white tee this year!

Chelsea crowned Champions 8-0

Chelsea   8 - 0   Wigan

By Phil McNulty
Chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea recaptured the Premier League title in emphatic fashion as Wigan Athletic were thrashed at Stamford Bridge.

Coco Pops for Rooney

England talisman and key striker Wayne Rooney has revealed his secret meal before matches. Instead of pasta or chicken, the Player of the Year opts for a bowl of cereals – Coco Pops to be precise.

Veron to Rock at WC 2010?

Juan Sebastian Veron plans on singing for the World Cup record. Gasp! Horrors of horrors! Since when do footballers fancy themselves as singers?

Inter vs Bayern

Although my interest in the Champions League dwindled after Manchester United got booted out, who would be able to resist second- guessing the Champions League Final clash between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan?

Hijab-Wearing Footballers Oppose FIFA Ban

By Stephen de Tarczynski

MELBOURNE, May 4, 2010 (IPS) – Sara Aboueid, 15, and Jamillah Noordin, 16, wear uniforms similar to countless numbers of footballers around the world. Every week during Australia’s football season, the young women don shirts and shorts in their club’s colours. Like several of their teammates, both also wear a ‘hijab’.