England should not feel ashamed for defeat: Lescott
June 25th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev (Ukraine), June 25 (IANS) England star Joleon Lescott feels that there is nothing to be ashamed of after the country suffered a penalty shootout debacle in the quarter-final of ... Read more...
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England fans, media serenade team’s Ashes series triumph
January 7th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney/London, Jan.7 (ANI): Fans of the English cricket team and the British media today serenaded the team's Ashes series triumph Down Under, describing it as an "unprecedented" success, The Age reports."Shout it ... Read more...
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England not cheated out of 2018 World Cup bid: Putin
December 3rd, 2010 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 3 (ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said that England was not "cheated" out of holding the 2018 World Cup.Russia and Qatar were named as hosts of the 2018 ... Read more...
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England’s main Ashes job, getting use to the Kookaburra
November 24th, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Nov.24 (ANI): Could a cricket ball be the difference between England retaining or losing the Ashes?The answer to that question comes in the form of England coach Andy Flower, who ... Read more...
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Global financial crisis hits ‘Barmy Army’ ahead of Ashes
October 24th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 24(ANI): England's boisterous 'Barmy Army' may just not make it to Australia to witness this year's Ashes series, as it appears to be cash stripped.CA spokesman Peter Young said ... Read more...
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Fans believe Capello has gone from god to d***head: Ancelotti
September 7th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 7 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that England fans think Three Lions manager Fabio Capello has gone from god to d***head.Capello had a disastrous World Cup campaign and ... Read more...
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Gerrard admits to having had thoughts of quitting after 2010 World Cup
August 11th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 11 (ANI): England skipper Steven Gerrard has admitted to having had thoughts about quitting international football in the wake of the team's awful performance during the South Africa World Cup."I'm ... Read more...
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Gerrard says okay for fans to boo England Lions if they fail
August 11th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug.11 (ANI): Skipper Steven Gerrard has given England fans permission to boo the team at Wembley tonight if they fail to deliver against Hungary."I probably would boo. We deserve it. We ... Read more...
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Recession hits Barmy Army’s travel plans for Ashes
July 21st, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/London, July 21 (IANS) Global recession and weakening of the pound against the dollar is likely to reduce the number of England cricket fans travelling to Australia for the five test match ... Read more...
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England slashes football match ticket prices by up to 33 per cent
July 20th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 20 (ANI): Ticket prices have been slashed by up to 33 per cent for England's friendly football match against Hungary next month.Ticket sales have been slow for the match ... Read more...
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UK’s HIV awareness campaign issues warning to World Cup fans
July 17th, 2010 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 17(ANI): A HIV awareness campaign in UK is urging football fans, who attended the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, to visit their local sexual health clinic if they had ... Read more...
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England were better opponents than Argentina: Lahm
July 5th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 5 (ANI): German skipper Philipp Lahm has provided some comfort to England fans by saying that the Three Lions were better opponent than Argentina.Asked if England should be considered better ... Read more...
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England struck with World Cup flops for another two years, fears Neville
July 5th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 5 (ANI): Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who has won 85 England caps, fears that England is stuck with their World Cup flops for another two years.England fans want ... Read more...
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England footballers on holidaying spree after shameful WC exit
July 1st, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 1 (ANI): England mega rich footballers went on holidays after their shameful exit from the World Cup, leaving a seething nation behind.Ace playmaker Frank Lampard was all smiles ... Read more...
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Germany’s delight and England’s hangover
June 28th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg/London, June 28 (DPA) The celebrations finally subsided in the fading light of Sunday and Germans woke up Monday to realize that the 4-1 World Cup beating of England wasn't a dream ... Read more...
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England-Germany ‘blunder referees’ under South African police guard
June 28th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Bloemfontein (South Africa), June 28(ANI): South African Police has said that England-Germany Round of 16 match referee Jorge Larrionda and his blundering assistant Mauricio Espinosa are under police guard to avoid any ... Read more...
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England fans set for World Cup match against Germany
June 27th, 2010 - 8:30 pm ICT by ANI
Bloemfontein (South Africa), June 27(ANI): Thousands of British fans in South Africa are geared up for England's crunch World Cup last-16 match against Germany."As soon as the whistle goes the England ... Read more...
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Bars will flout religious rules to keep booze flowing during England-Germany tie
June 25th, 2010 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 25 (ANI): To cash on the World Cup extravaganza in South Africa, bar owners in Bloemfontein are ready to flout religious rules and serve booze to fans during the England-Germany ... Read more...
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‘Psychic’ octopus to pick winner of England-Germany encounter!
June 25th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 25 (ANI): England fans will not be waiting till Sunday to know the result of their team's encounter against Germany in the World Cup, but will find out the winner ... Read more...
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England fans out-sing the vuvuzelas
June 24th, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, June 24 (DPA) England's victory Wednesday over Slovenia set up what could turn out to be another memorable clash between the two greatest rivals of world football, England ... Read more...
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Fans believe England can put Germany out of World Cup
June 24th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 24 (ANI): England fans have said their team has got what it takes to beat Germany in the next round, after the Three Lions beat Slovenia to reach the knock ... Read more...
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Ponting ready for verbal assault from England fans during ODIs
June 23rd, 2010 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jun 23 (ANI): Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who became England fans enemy No.1 during last year's Ashes series, is bracing himself for a fresh verbal barrage during the ongoing ODI series.Fans ... Read more...
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‘Hand of God’ cheat Maradona calls for ‘fair play’ at World Cup
June 22nd, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, June 22(ANI): Argentina coach Diego Maradona, infamous for the 1986 'Hand of God' goal, has called for more fair play at the World Cup in South Africa.Maradona had left England ... Read more...
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England slammed at home over Algeria draw
June 19th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (DPA) England were slammed by the home press Saturday after another poor World Cup football display in 0-0 draw with Algeria the previous night.
And Wayne Rooney was not only ... Read more...
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English FA complains to FIFA over security breach
June 19th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 19 (DPA) The English Football Association has complained to FIFA after a fan furious at his team's 0-0 draw with Algeria managed to barge into the England dressing ... Read more...
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Angry England fans hit back at Rooney’s f-word rant
June 19th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 19 (ANI): Disappointed at their team's performance against Algeria, England fans have angrily reacted at ace striker Wayne Rooney's claims that they are not loyal to the side.
A goalless draw ... Read more...
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England fans warned to expect snow during Durban World Cup match
June 15th, 2010 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 15 (ANI): South African weather forecasters have warned fans to expect snow when England plays in Cape Town on Friday.According to The Mirror, a severe weather warning was issued yesterday ... Read more...
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Stewards’ strike sparks fear of terror threat for England fans
June 15th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 15 (ANI): Ahead of England's match against Algeria on Friday, fears of increased terrorist threats were sparked off after security guards walked out in a row over pay.Cape Town ... Read more...
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Three Lions fans furious over Yanks claiming ‘one-all’ victory
June 14th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): England fans are furious after US press tried to claim a one-all 'victory'in relation to the FIFA World Cup match played in South Africa on June 12.Cheeky ... Read more...
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England fans poke fun at gaffe-goalie Robert Green
June 14th, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): England goalkeeper Robert Green may be getting the support of his fellow players after failing to prevent the United States from pushing through an equaliser in their June ... Read more...
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FIFA World Cup fever grips football lovers in India
June 12th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, June 12 (ANI): As football lovers around the world are feeling joyous over the start of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa, the football fever has started to grip ... Read more...
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Messi voted best footballer on Earth by England fans
June 12th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 12 (ANI): Argentinean ace striker Lionel Messi has emerged the favourite among the England fans who want to see the Barcelona superstar in action, despite their team trying to ... Read more...
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‘Sergeant-major’ Capello’s ultimate goal is to bring World Cup home for England fans
June 12th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 12(ANI): Ahead of the hugely-anticipated World Cup opener against the USA, England manager Fabio Capello has said his ultimate goal is to make the Three Lions' supporters proud ... Read more...
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Capello insists England are ready for US
June 11th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
By Jonathan Wilson
Rustenburg, South Africa, June 11 (DPA) After all the anticipation comes the real test, as England face the United States in their football World Cup opener in Rustenburg Saturday.England ... Read more...
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Proteas pub owner to rake in moolah during England-US FIFA WC match
June 2nd, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Phokeng (S.Africa), June 2 (ANI): Lucky Ramaroa will be the luckiest man in South Africa when England take on the United States in their first World Cup match in June 12 in ... Read more...
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