Fabio Capello has appointed Rio Ferdinand as England's captain for Wednesday's friendly with France in Paris, dashing John Terry's hopes of an immediate return to the role following his recovery from injury.
Factbox on David Beckham's England career with the midfielder expected to make his 100th appearance for his country in Wednesday's friendly against France in Paris:
David Beckham will play some part in England's friendly against France in Paris on Wednesday, when he will win his 100th cap, manager Fabio Capello said. Highs and Lows
David Beckham said he would be honoured to win his 100th cap for England in Wednesday's friendly away to France, if selected by manager Fabio Capello, but stressed he didn't want the milestone to mark the end of his international career.
Manchester United beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday to go five points clear in the Premier League with seven games to go.
John Terry believes David Beckham should be captain if he earns his 100th international appearance for England in a friendly at France.
Manchester United opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League after cruising past lowly Bolton Wanderers 2-0 on Wednesday.
FIFA has announced the suspension of Madagascar's football association in the latest row over alleged political interference in the running of the sport.
Pele, arguably one of the greatest athletes to have ever played soccer, doubts that Ronaldo will be able to return to play after recuperating from another surgery on his left knee.
One fan was stabbed and 174 were arrested after fighting among Boca Juniors supporters on Sunday in the latest outbreak of Argentine soccer violence.
Manchester United beat Derby County 1-0 at Pride Park to go top of the Premier League, at least until Arsenal played Middlesbrough later on Saturday.
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has explained why he made his shock quit claim at the end of their defeat by Liverpool.
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