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- Capello gags group of nine who threaten revolt
Fabio Capello stunned England's reeling players by gagging them at what was supposed to be a clear-the-air meeting.
He had been expected to allow his squad to have their say over Friday's dismal performance against Algeria, which left a group of nine seeking widespread changes.
But instead the England coach told pl View more »- England focused on Slovenia
The Football Association remain fully focused on Wednesday afternoon's crucial World Cup clash with Slovenia and have not had any discussions over the future of Fabio Capello.
If England fail to win in Port Elizabeth, they will almost certainly be heading home after collecting just two points from their opening co View more »- I'm so sorry - Rooney apologises for foul-mouthed rant
Wayne Rooney apologises for foul-mouthed rant and calls for country's support
Screen shot: Furious Rooney rants at the camera
Wayne Rooney has apologised for his foul-mouthed outburst at England fans following the dismal 0-0 draw against Algeria in Cape Town on Friday night.
Furious supporters rounded on England's View more »- Slovenia ready to shed 'underdog' tag
Matjaž Kek's Slovenia side value a team ethic over individual flair – and they've played far better football than England so far
Slovenia players celebrate after midfielder Valter Birsa, left, curled in his wonder-strike during the 2-2 draw with the USA.
Everything you need to know about Slovenia's foot View more »- Capello warns Roo: Start scoring or it's over
Fabio Capello fears Wayne Rooney is cracking up under the strain of spearheading England's World Cup bid.
Manchester United striker Rooney had his worst game for his country in the goalless draw with Algeria in Cape Town on Friday night – and Capello has warned that he is not untouchable.
The England boss ins View more »- Slovenia starting to believe in miracles
There is mutiny in the air. The first 10 days of this World Cup have been marked by a complete disregard for reputation.
What's cooking? Slovenia forward Tim Matavz jokes with teammates during a training session in Johannesburg
Spain, France and Germany have all been left to rue the overthrow of the established or View more »- USA battle back to rescue point
The United States rescued their World Cup hopes with a second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Slovenia at Ellis Park.
Slovenia looked on course to secure a last 16 berth thanks to goals from Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic in the first 45 minutes but a Landon Donovan goal early in the second period gav View more »- US clinch late fightback
- The United States rescued their World Cup hopes with a second-half comeback against Slovenia in a 2-2 draw at Ellis Park. Slovenia looked on course to secure a last 16 berth thanks to goals from Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic in the first 45 minutes but a Landon Donovan goal early in the second period gave the US View more »
- Slovenia 2 USA 2: match report
Read a full match report of the World Cup 2010 Group C game between Slovenia and USA at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on Friday June 18 2010.
Friday, June 18 15:00Group C Match 22 Ellis Park
SLOVENIA 2 - 2 USABirsa (13)Ljubijankic (42) (HT 2-0) Donovan (48)Bradley (82)
There is mutiny in the air in Group C. U View more »- Slovenia v USA - Kek looking to put Slovenia on the map
- Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek hailed the great step forward his team have taken in 12 months from struggling to qualify for the World Cup to being a win away from reaching the last 16. Kek described his team's second Group C match against the United States at Ellis Park as a "huge challenge" but their victory over Algeria View more »
