Blatter surprise at Capello appointment

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his surprise at England’s decision to appoint a foreign coach in Fabio Capello.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2008 - 09:26

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his surprise at England’s decision to appoint a foreign coach in Fabio Capello.

The Italian officially starts work today after being chosen by the Football Association as the man to take the team forward after Steve McClaren failed to lead them to Euro 2008 qualification.

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