Not only has Capello had an interesting run of call-ups, but have you heard about the Gandhi-like dietary restrictions the English coach has been giving his players?

The players aren't allowed to eat until eight hours after a practice!

But the players are going Robin Hood on the evil regime; sneaking themselves some crisps chips and candy behind coach's back. Click to continue reading...

During the UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw this evening, Rio Ferdinand was once again upstaged by John Terry, this time, for the European Club Defender of the Year award. Nemanja Vidic was also in the running. Then there was Petr Cech beating Edwin Van der Sar to the goalkeeping award, followed by Frank Lampard scooping [. Click to continue reading...

The new Manchester United team photo has been revealed today, with the club showing off last season's trophies. Manucho and new goalkeeping coach Eric Steele both feature, as well as the Da Silva twins and Rodrigo Possebon. Back row (L-R): Louis Saha, Danny Welbeck, Wes Brown, John O'Shea, Jonny Evans, Manucho, Rodrigo Possebon, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja [. Click to continue reading...

Nemanja Vidic is a player who is much loved at United, following a difficult start to his career at Old Trafford. Since settling, he has shown himself to be one of the best centre backs in the World, forming a solid partnership with Rio Ferdinand. So, United fans were a little dumbfounded this morning when reading [. Click to continue reading...

Following the difficulties in signing Dimitar Berbatov, The Sun has looked at Sir Alex Ferguson's top 10 summer buys. 10. Wayne Rooney - 2004 - £27 million - In action 9. Steve Bruce - 1987 - £800k - In action 8. Rio Ferdinand - 2002 - £30 million - In action 7. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 1996 - £1. Click to continue reading...

Anderson collected a bronze medal in the Olympics last week with Brazil, after losing out to the eventual winners, Argentina, in the semi-finals. He played in the bronze medal winning match on the Friday, following a period of 6 games in 18 days, then after a 13 hour flight, arrived back in Manchester at 5pm on [. Click to continue reading...

So then, who is going to blink first over the proposed sale of Berbatov to the Reds, will it be United, or will it be the crafty cockneys? I wouldn't like to wager on the outcome of either scenario and course we cannot rule out that United will, at some point this week, end their reported interest if Spurs keep on trying to screw the Red Devils, in time honoured fashion. Click to continue reading...

Admit it. There are some players in the Premier League who get under your skin. The type of players you love to hate. But who are they and why do you hate them so much? Names of players who often get fans irate include: Ashley Cole (Chelsea) John Terry (Chelsea) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) El Hadji Diouf (Sunderland) Lee Bowyer (West Ham [. Click to continue reading...

Fernando Torres got kicked off the park against United, at Old Trafford and Anfield, if you ask any scouser. He didn't bottle it against United and our defence weren't too good for him. He simply was cheated out of a good performance. It's Sunday, kick back and relax, and check out a couple of videos. Click to continue reading...

The shortlist for the UEFA Player of the Year candidates have been announced, with six United players featuring. Whilst Cristiano Ronaldo will almost certainly win the overall award, five other players have been recognised, with Edwin Van der Sar being named in the UEFA Goalkeeper of the Year category, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic up [. Click to continue reading...

Sir Alex Ferguson has faith in Rio Ferdinand despite England captaincy snub

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that he could understand why Rio Ferdinand had been overlooked as England captain, but said the defender would succeed Gary Neville in the role at Old Trafford.

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Unless you happen to be a really big fan of a player or his club, chances are you don't get too excited about footballer autobiographies. Some are still very good, yes, but most are just a bunch of stories about lockerroom bustups and threesomes involving Kieron Dyer and Rio Ferdinand. But Ian Rush, he of [. Click to continue reading...

Apparently the standard of English football, despite the travesty of the national team, is not going down. It is going up. The evidence is there for all to see. No fewer than 17 of the 20 nominees on UEFA's list for Club Footballer of the Year are based in the English Premier League. Furthermore, seven nominees are English, making England the best represented nation on the shortlist, ahead of Spain (five). Click to continue reading...

Rio Ferdinand lost out on the England captaincy to John Terry, with England's first game under Capello's choice producing the usual dire football. Terry was caught out for the first goal, pulling Baros' shirt not being enough to stop his opponent from scoring, with nothing but negative reviews for the Chelsea man the following day. Click to continue reading...

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are one of the best defensive partnerships in Europe and are certainly one of the best Manchester United have ever seen. However, it was the strength of the Gary Pallister and Steve Bruce pairing which help bring the league title back to Old Trafford back in 1993, and Pally has [. Click to continue reading...

After being given the armband for the friendly against France, the press tipped Rio Ferdinand to be the man to lead out Fabio Capello's England. However, John Terry was Capello's choice for captain, an 8 month decision process that Scolari, Chelsea's new manager, took all of 2 minutes to make. Capello couldn't seem to give [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal today signed French full-back Mikel Silvestre from title rivals Manchester United. The injury-plagued 31 year old will sign for the Gunners on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee, although national reports suggest the move was a free transfer.

Silvestre promises to bring a wealth of experience and maturity to what is a tender Emirates dressing room, which is though to be the thinking behind the transfer. Click to continue reading...

Eight months after succeeding Steve McLaren as England manager, Fabio Capello has announced that Chelsea defender John Terry will retain the captain's armband. Capello took his time to make the decision, having given Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Terry, David Beckham and Gareth Barry the chance to impress him in previous international friendlies. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Giggs, who retired from International football to concentrate on his Manchester United career, believes that Rio Ferinand should have been awarded the England captaincy. Whilst still complimentary of the Chelsea man, he thinks that Rio possesses the qualities of a proper England captain "Obviously I am bias and I think Rio should have got it, but [. Click to continue reading...

Fabio Capello made the wrong decision in awarding John Terry the captaincy, not that it is much of my concern. Seems like I'm not the only one though, with the chief football writer for The Times holding a new soft spot for Rio. If someone had proposed Rio Ferdinand as England captain three or even two [. Click to continue reading...

I'm sure you've all heard it by now: England manager Fabio Capello named John Terry captain of the Three Lions today. If you believe the numerous media reports, the strong favorite to be handed the armband on a permanent basis was Manchester United center back Rio Ferdinand, whose steady, and at times fantastic, play tends [. Click to continue reading...

I'm sure you've all heard it by now: England manager Fabio Capello named John Terry captain of the Three Lions today.

If you believe the numerous media reports, the strong favorite to be handed the armband on a permanent basis was Manchester United center back Rio Ferdinand, whose steady, and at times fantastic, play tends to greatly overshadow his off-field transgressions over the years in the minds of many England fans. Click to continue reading...

A few unexpected things have happened today.

There was of course the appointment of John Terry as England captain, which was a surprise since virtually all the predictions I had heard were that Rio Ferdinand would be the preferred choice.

Then there was the announcement that Emmanuel Adebayor will be staying at the Arse after all, despite the summer-long speculation that he would be leaving. Click to continue reading...

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Good afternoon folks. If you are at work trying to catch up on everything you were supposed to be doing when you were watching Argentina-Brazil, don't worry. We will catch you up on some of the other news in the soccer world.

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Fernando Torres, nicknamed 'El Nino', had a very impressive debut season in the Premiership, scoring 24 league goals for Liverpool. The player who United have been linked with on numerous occasions but instead joined compatriot Rafa Benitez with the dippers. Whilst having his way against most Premiership defences, Torres was rendered absolutely worthless in both matches [. Click to continue reading...