Capello assistant Galbiati slams ‘ungrateful’ Rooney over ‘lost in translation’ comments

Italo Galbiati has hit at out Wayne Rooney for his heavy criticism of Fabio Capello’s time in charge of England.

The Manchester United striker had suggested that the Italian’s instructions were often lost in translation, and that his departure was the reason behind England’s recent upturn in performance.

Galbiati, a trusted assistant to Capello, believes that Rooney’s comments were unwarranted, and defended the…

Capello: Real Madrid’s Higuain would be an ideal signing for Juventus

Fabio Capello is of the opinion that Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain would be an ideal summer signing for Juventus.The Argentina international has had to compete with Karim Benzema for a starting berth for Los Blancos this season, with Jose Mourinho opting to select the French striker more often than not.

Capello, who has managed…

Cartoon of the Day: Capello waits on Premier League call

Roy Hodgson was announced as the new England manager earlier this week, but the previous incumbent, Fabio Capello, has not given up on a return to the country just yet.

The Italian is eyeing one more challenge in the Premier League – preferably in London – after rejecting offers to coach in China and ruling…

Fabio Capello has gone because he couldn’t care less about public perception while the FA sways in the wind

COMMENTBy Peter Staunton

A close-up camera shot of John Terry during Chelsea’s Premier League clash with QPR in October initiated a sequence of events which ultimately led to the separation of Fabio Capello from his England national team post.

Had the Sky Sports cameraman failed to trail his lens on the erstwhile England captain during a verbal spat with…

Maradona calls Terry affair “smokescreen” for Capello resignation

Argentine legend Diego Maradona was once again eager to speak his mind this week, lashing out at the FA in the wake of Fabio Capello’s shock resignation.

Al Wasl’s current manager made the comments on Thursday night after a 1-0 win over Bani Yas in the UAE Pro League.

“The English FA used the Terry excuse to get rid of him,”…

Get Fabio! From Anzhi Makhachkala to Inter to Tottenham – the teams that could swoop for Capello

ANALYSISBy Subhankar Mondal

So, where next for Fabio Capello? The Italian departed the Football Association’s headquarters on Wednesday with his head held high in the knowledge of being England’s most successful manager, statistically speaking.

With a win ratio that surpassed Glenn Hoddle, Sven-Goran Eriksson and even Sir Alf Ramsey, Capello, regardless of his inability to integrate his squad in South…