Steven Gerrard will undergo a scan later today to discover the seriousness of the injury which threatens to cause a rift between Liverpool and England manager Fabio Capello.

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Rio Ferdinand has stepped up to the job of England captain after Fabio Capello stripped John Terry of the honour yesterday following damaging allegations about his private life.

Former England manager Terry Venables has cast doubt on whether Fabio Capello and his backroom team can improve the technique of national team players in the short time they spend together.

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Stefano Baldini of Italy has won the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics.

Roma sporting director Franco Baldini confirmed that his club have opened talks with Chelsea over the possible sale of defender Walter Samuel to the Champions League semi-finalists in the summer.

The opening ceremony of the World Athletics Championships was followed by the men’s marathon which was won by Gezahenge Abera of Ethiopia in a time of two hours, 12 minutes and 42 seconds.