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England Courts Fabio Capello for Head Coach

Italian set to leave Real Madrid to replace McLaren at helm

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 2:41 PM CST

(Newser) – The British Football Association may finally have found its head coach, as CEO Brian Barwick zeros in on Real Madrid's Fabio Capello. Pending likely approval from Capello's lawyers, Barwick will formally propose Capello to the FA board today. If appointed, Capello would coach England in... Read full story »

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