Archive for April, 2006
Rooney out for 6 weeks
By worldcuppers at 30 April, 2006, 6:46 am
It was confirmed that England’s Wayne Rooney has fractured the base of the fourth metatarsal on his right foot and he will be out for six weeks. As the World Cup is also exactly six weeks away, outgoing England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has to decide whether to take the 20-year-old to Germany this summer.
My thoughts:
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Owen offers glimmer of hope
By worldcuppers at 30 April, 2006, 12:24 am
While England fans anxiously wait for the news of Wayne Rooney’s injury, Rooney’s England strike partner. long-term absentee Michael Owen successfully makes a comeback in Newcastle’s 0-0 draw with Birmingham. Owen came on in the 61st minute replacing Michael Chopra and he appeared sharp throughout the 29 minutes he spend on the field.
Read More >>Rooney World Cup doubtful?
By worldcuppers at 30 April, 2006, 12:16 am
England striker Wayne Rooney faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of a foot injury which led to him getting carried off on a stretcher during Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - just 41 days before the World Cup.
The 20-year-old, who is expected to lead England’s attack during the World Cup [...]
Zidane to retire after World Cup
By worldcuppers at 27 April, 2006, 3:51 am
France captain and 3-time Fifa World Player of The Year, Zinedine Zidane has announced that he will listen to his body and retire after this summer’s World Cup.
Just turned 34, injuries and inconsistency that have repeatedly dogged him over the past few seasons may have also influenced Zidane’s decision to quit a year ahead of [...]
