John Terry

Injured Terry ruled out of Club World Cup

London: Chelsea captain John Terry was ruled out of the Club World Cup on Friday because of ongoing injury troubles. The defender damaged ligaments in his right knee a month ago, and doctors fear the long flight to Japan could hinder his recovery. "The inflammation during the flight will not be the best thing for him, so he will not travel," Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez said. "He wanted to go...

Ashley Cole fined 90,000 pounds for Twitter insult

London: Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been fined 90,000 pounds by the Football Association for a Twitter insult he aimed at the governing body last week, the FA said in a statement on Thursday. The England international called the FA a "bunch of t***s" after being accused of "evolving" his statement supporting team mate John Terry's defence against the charge he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in...

Terry's European suspension reduced on appeal

London: UEFA says Chelsea defender John Terry has had the third game of his three-match ban for violent conduct deferred for three years, making him available for selection for the start of the group stage of the Champions League. Terry, who was shown a red card during the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Barcelona in April after striking Alexis Sanchez in the back with his knee, served...

Terry racial row has not seen its completion

London: Being acquitted by a court of racial abuse might not be the end of the matter for Chelsea captain John Terry. The English Football Association now has to conclude its own investigation and decide whether to charge Terry over his confrontation with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, which led to the failed criminal prosecution. Action could also be taken against Ferdinand, who " like Terry " admitted using...

John Terry's racial slur trial begins in London

London: The racism trial of John Terry began Monday with prosecutors claiming the Chelsea captain acknowledges using offensive language as a "sarcastic exclamation." The England defender came face to face in court with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, whom he is accused of racially abusing during a Premier League match in October. The 31-year-old Terry faces a maximum fine of $3,900 if he becomes the first top soccer player...

Capello's Terry backing may be breach of contract

London: Just like before the 2010 World Cup, a dispute revolving around John Terry is unsettling England's preparations for a major tournament. But this time, rather than acting as a unifier, Fabio Capello has been accused of exacerbating tensions ahead of the European Championships. And the coach may have breached his lucrative contract as a result. Capello's authority appears to have been undermined by his employers when Terry was fired...