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CAPELLO MIGHT TAKE CHARGE

The former England manager Fabio Capello has emerged as one of the surprise targets for the Russian football Federation, who were searching for the next manager to replace Dick Advocaat. The Dutchman failed to get Russia past the group stages of the Euro 2012. He had announced prior to the tournament that he would be stepping down as the manager of the Russian national team. After having failed to get Russia past the group stages, there was little surprise that he would continue as the manager of the Russian national team. As a result, the Russian football Federation have been linked with a number of high-profile managers included Harry Redknapp and Guardiola for the managerial post.

One surprise name on the list is former England manager Fabio Capello, who is out of work for the last few months after having resigned from his post. The former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager resigned from the post after citing differences with the English football Federation over the treatment of Chelsea defender John Terry. It is thought that even though he would be interested in moving to a club team, he is still looking towards extending the international career.

“Today Capello visited the Russian Football Union [RFU] headquarters, conducting negotiations. I think during this week or by next Tuesday at the latest, we’ll talk with all those coaches on the [RFU] list who would be willing to discuss the offer,” said the Russian sports minister, Vitaly Mutko. It is expected that Fabio Capello will sign a two-year deal worth around £ 20 million. “I can say that my father would be very interested to become Russia’s coach. He has always been a great admirer of the Russian team and I know that he would be glad to talk to [RFU] officials and listen to their proposals,” said his agent and son, Pierfilippo Capello.

RUSSIA CRITICISE FANS

The Russian Football Federation has moved quickly to publically criticise the actions of some of their fans’ actions in their opening game against the Czech Republic. The Russian Federation called on its fans to improve their behaviour in future games.

The “Football Union of Russia” posted a statement on its website calling on Russian supporters to “Respect yourself, your home and your team”. They were keen to praise the majority of their fans who, as usual were in excellent voice getting behind their team and creating an excellent atmosphere in the ground whilst watching their team outclass the Czechs in their 4-1 triumph. They were however equally keen to tell supporters that political statements “have no place in the stands”. They also called on their supporters to cooperate with their hosts and match day organisers and staff.

Tuesday night sees the Russians take on Poland in what will be another intense game and the two sets of fans will both be in passionate mood, the worry will be that it could spill over in to a larger scale of trouble. The Russians have appealed to their fans in the direct build up to this game and are clearly keen to avoid anything that could damage their reputation in the way that the reputation of the England side and supporters was damaged in the 90’s. Thankfully Wayne Rooney et al don’t have to put up with that any longer.

UEFA are investigating alleged “improper conduct”, in relation to “crowd disturbances, the setting off and throwing of fireworks and the display of illicit banners.” UEFA are also investigating allegations of racist abuse directed by Russian supporters at Czech fullback, Theodor Gebre Selassie. He described the abuse as “nothing extreme” but did acknowledge that he had been aware of it.

The “football against racism in Europe” group highlighted the presence of the “Russian Empire” flag in the stadium. A sign used by nationalists in Russia and something which UEFA and the Russian Federation will be keen to kick out of the football environment.

Swedish football Zlatan Ibrahimovic backed the move by the Russian FA.

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