Soccer Digest

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

FA hold talks with Capello over England manager's job (Reuters)



LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Football Association (FA) held talks with Italian coach Fabio Capello on Wednesday regarding the vacant England manager's position.

Didier - Big Win
Didier Zokora says he can see the confidence returning to the squad following Sunday's key win against Manchester City. Goals from Pascal Chimbonda and Jermain Defoe secured maximum points and lifted us up to 13th in the Barclays Premier League.

Fabio Capello finalises England talks
By Giles Mole Fabio Capello has flown out of England after holding talks with the FA regarding the England managers job, and an announcement could be made as early as tomorrow.

Bayern punished Kahn to avoid 'madhouse' situation (Reuters)
BERLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich had to punish captain Oliver Kahn to reimpose discipline after he left the Christmas party early and criticised team mates, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Wednesday.

Liverpool review security after Gerrard burgled (Reuters)
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Liverpool Premier League club will review the security of players' homes after captain and England midfielder Steven Gerrard became the latest squad member to be burgled while away on match duty.


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