Spain boosted by Iniesta June 10, 2010 FAVOURITES Spain have been boosted by the news that Andreas Iniesta’s thigh injury is not as bad as first feared. The Barcelona midfielder had a scan on his right thigh on Wednesday after pulling up in the 6-0 warm-up win over Poland the previous night. But only slight swelling was detected and it is hoped [...]
Sven’s hopeful on Drogba June 10, 2010 SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON says star striker and captain Didier Drogba could be fit for the Ivory Coast’s World Cup opener against Portugal on Tuesday. The Chelsea hitman broke his arm in a warm-up match but has recovered in double quick time and could return for the Elephants sooner rather than later. Coach Eriksson said: “If the [...]
Cosgrave can maintain 100% record on gutsy Invincible Lad June 10, 2010 WITH just a handful of days to go until the start of this year’s Royal Ascot meeting, this weekend’s racing is definitely the calm before the storm. That said, a 2/1 winner at Southwell on a wet Wednesday still pays the same as a 2/1 winner at the Cheltenham Festival and I hope I have [...]
England could stutter against USA tomorrow June 10, 2010 ENGLAND vs USA TOMORROW – 7.30PM ITV1 THE tension is building, the car flags are flying and the red and white face paint is out. World Cup 2010 is nearly here and, as always, every England fan is expecting a first major trophy since 1966. The boys have been given a relatively easy group and [...]
the INSIDER June 10, 2010 OLE, Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole, the World Cup starts today. I’ve been growing my nails getting ready for the penalty shoot outs and red cards. It’s time for a lot of beer and a huge amount of highs and lows. I’m sure England will do well and I will be backing them in running [...]
Ousted Cole keeps his focus June 9, 2010 JOE COLE refused to be drawn on his future last night after it was confirmed he is to leave Chelsea this summer. The England playmaker will depart Stamford Bridge after seven years on 1 July after the Premier League champions refused to agree terms to a new deal. He joins 30-pluses Michael Ballack and Brazilian [...]
Ballack ‘surprised’ by Chelsea release June 9, 2010 MICHAEL BALLACK’S agent has told of the German’s “complete surprise” at being released by Chelsea. The 33-year-old was believed to be locked in talks with the Premier League champions to extend his existing deal, which is worth an estimated £150,000 a week. But Ballack’s agent, Michael Becker, claimed there had been no contact with Chelsea [...]
Capello snaps at snappers as World Cup pressure mounts June 9, 2010 UBER-COOL Fabio Capello showed the first signs of feeling the strain yesterday after launching an astonishing verbal attack on photographers at England’s World Cup training base. The Three Lions boss took exception to his players being filmed inside their Royal Bafokeng camp and stormed out to confront the cameramen, bellowing “Why do you take photos [...]
We’ll silence the Wallabies, vows Cueto June 9, 2010 MARK CUETO says England can leave the Wallabies hopping mad with a shock victory in the first Test on Saturday. The Sale wing is an expected starter in Perth after sitting out the 28-28 draw with the Australian Barbarians in the opening tour match on Tuesday. But despite Martin Johnson’s men being massive underdogs in [...]
Cameron flies flag for England June 9, 2010 PRIME MINISTER David Cameron is to replace the Union Jack above 10 Downing Street with the flag of St George in support of England’s World Cup campaign. Cameron allowed the flag to be changed in a bid to unite Britain, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland failing to qualify for the tournament. He said: “I’m [...]