England Football

Roy Hodgson frustrated as stars go west

Agence-France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

England manager Roy Hodgson on Sunday admitted his frustration that Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all planned exhibition matches thousands of miles away from home as soon as the Premier League season is completed this weekend.

Tearful David Beckham bids farewell to Paris and career

Agence France Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

The 38-year-old former England captain, one of the most high-profile players to shuffle between football and celebrity, made his final home appearance for the Ligue 1 champions on Saturday before heading into retirement.

Paul Scholes 'sad' to see old ally Beckham retire

Agence-France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2013

Paul Scholes says his former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham's decision to retire is a "sad day".

English Football Association approves minimum 5-game ban for racism

Associated Press | Friday May 17, 2013

Racist and homophobic abuse by players in England will carry a minimum five-match ban from next season.

David Beckham to retire from football at the end of the season

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

The 38-year-old midfielder has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan, as well as winning 115 caps for England, and recently won the French Ligue 1 championship with Paris Saint-Germain.

England's Rio Ferdinand bids farewell to international career

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013

The 34-year-old centre-half won 81 caps in an international career that took him to three World Cups.

Alex Ferguson: 'Frustrated' Wayne Rooney won't be sold

Associated Press | Monday May 13, 2013

The England striker was left out of United's squad for Ferguson's final home match in charge, against Swansea in the Premier League on Sunday, and watched the game from an executive box with his family.

Injuries cloud Chelsea's Europa build-up

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2013

Hazard and Chelsea captain Terry both suffered injuries during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, secured thanks to a Frank Lampard double which saw the England midfielder overtake Bobby Tambling's previous all-time club record of 202 goals.

Spain head unchanged top 10 in latest FIFA rankings

Agence France Presse | Thursday May 9, 2013

Germany, Argentina, Croatia, Portugal, Columbia, England, Italy, Holland and Ecuador round off the top 10.

David Beckham salutes 'father figure' Alex Ferguson

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 8, 2013

Beckham paid particular tribute to Ferguson for the protective role he played in helping him deal with the fall-out from his sending off for England against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.

Shoulder operation to keep Steven Gerrard out of England friendlies

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 7, 2013

Gerrard will undergo surgery later this week and is due to return in time for Liverpool's pre-season programme.

Brendan Rodgers thrilled by Suarez-less Liverpool

Agence France Presse | Sunday April 28, 2013

The Football Association's punishment of Suarez prompted media speculation that the Uruguayan could be tempted to leave England, but Rodgers said the club would work to keep him in the right frame of mind in preparation for his eventual return to ...

Euro hurt can aid top four bid, says Tottenham manager Villas-Boas

Agence France Presse | Friday April 26, 2013

Villas-Boas has been handed a fitness boost as England winger Aaron Lennon is ready to return from a knee problem. Jermain Defoe could start after returning from a pelvic injury last weekend, coming off the bench and scoring in the victory over Manc...

Luis Suarez offered anger management after biting incident

Associated Press | Monday April 22, 2013

Luis Suarez has been fined by Liverpool for biting an opponent, and has been offered anger management counseling by England's footballers' union.

EPL: Sidwell, Giroud off as Arsenal edge Fulham

Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 20, 2013

Arsenal, who started with England midfielder Jack Wilshere on the bench, were given a huge advantage in the 12th minute at Craven Cottage when Steve Sidwell was shown a straight red card for catching Mikel Arteta on the ankle with his studs.