Footballer John Terry was goaded about an alleged affair before throwing a racist insult at Anton Ferdinand, a court has heard.

Footballer John Terry was goaded about an alleged affair before throwing a racist insult at Anton Ferdinand, a court heard today.

Footballer Anton Ferdinand told a court today that he found alleged racist abuse by John Terry "very hurtful".

Fabio Capello last night plunged England into crisis by resigning as the national team manager just four months before the start of Euro 2012.

John Terry and Anton Ferdinand were spared an awkward moment before today’s match between QPR and Chelsea after the FA allowed the team handshake to be cancelled.

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A MARRIED British actor, described as world-famous, has won a gagging order to stop the media reporting his relationship with a call girl whose clients allegedly included Wayne Rooney.

Vanessa Perroncel gave her first TV interview following her alleged affair with ex-England captain John Terry - saying she would like to get back with former boyfriend Wayne Bridge.

VANESSA PERRONCEL has given her first TV interview following her alleged affair with ex-England captain John Terry – saying she’d like to get back with former boyfriend Wayne Bridge.

The father of England footballer John Terry has been charged with dealing cocaine, sources said today.

SOCCER star Wayne Bridge and his ex-lover Vanessa Perroncel met up at the High Court yesterday to battle over what is believed to be the financial arrangements for their three-year-old son Jaydon.

John Terry was today expected to visit the security guard who was injured when the Chelsea captain’s car hit him on Tuesday.

ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard insists John Terry thrives on the kind of abuse dished out by Stoke fans during Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

England midfielder Frank Lampard insists John Terry thrives on the kind of abuse dished out by Stoke fans during Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday.

Chelsea captain John Terry provided the perfect response to an afternoon of abuse as the Blues claimed a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Stoke at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea captain John Terry has dismissed suggestions his form has taken a battering since his alleged affair with Vanessa Perroncel hit the headlines.

FABIO CAPELLO has left his players in no doubt he expects to be talking about football, not their private lives, ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has paid tribute to the professionalism of Wayne Bridge and felt his team-mate’s personal problems were a motivating factor in their 4-2 defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

John Terry has branded Craig Bellamy a hypocrite following the Welshman’s critical comments regarding his alleged affair with Wayne Bridge’s former girlfriend.

John Terry has hit back at Craig Bellamy over his television jibe about his conduct.

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Footballer Wayne Bridge refused to shake hands with John Terry today when he came face to face with him for the first time since it emerged his former teammate had an affair with his ex-girlfriend.

Wayne Bridge and John Terry have been named to play from the start as Manchester City meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today.

Wayne Bridge will come face to face with John Terry today for the first time since it emerged his former teammate had an affair with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.

Roy Keane believes Wayne Bridge’s decision to make himself unavailable for England selection is further evidence that “international football is no longer the pinnacle” for top players.

Wayne Bridge is relishing coming face to face with John Terry and former club Chelsea, according to the left-back’s Manchester City team-mate Shay Given.

Former England manager Terry Venables believes Wayne Bridge could live to regret his decision to retire from international football and insists continuing to make himself available for his country would be “the bravest option”.

WAYNE BRIDGE is still mentally prepared to go head to head with Chelsea and John Terry tomorrow despite ruling himself out of England’s World Cup squad, Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given insisted last night.

Former England international Nigel Winterburn admits he is “shocked” and “amazed” by Wayne Bridge’s decision to rule himself out of Fabio Capello’s squad but believes it could be best for the team.

Wayne Bridge has decided to make himself unavailable for England selection.

Sacked England football captain John Terry has arrived back in the UK – hand-in-hand with his wife.

Sacked England captain John Terry arrived back in the UK hand-in-hand with his wife tonight.

John Terry’s wife has insisted they were a “strong couple” despite the former England captain’s alleged affair.

A sombre John Terry boarded a flight to Dubai today for a crunch match with his wife following his alleged affair.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes John Terry’s relationship with England manager Fabio Capello will not have been affected by the Italian’s decision to strip the defender of the national team captaincy.

The wife of former England captain John Terry was offered support by Katie Price today – who said she would love to take the Wag out horse riding.

Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club’s fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life.

England footballer John Terry was reflecting today on losing the “ultimate honour” of captaining his country as he prepared to face the judgement of the fans.

John Terry’s off-the-pitch indiscretions appear to have divided two nations after he was stripped of the England captaincy by Fabio Capello.

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.

JOHN TERRY has been sensationally sacked as England captain.

The FA have confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will replace John Terry as the England captain, with Steven Gerrard acting as his deputy.

John Terry has been sacked as England captain.