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  • April 2008
    • Soccer Scouts Look Into Genetic Testing

      Soccer Scouts Look Into Genetic Testing

      Scouts for the world's leading soccer teams spend millions every year trying to spot the next Ronaldo or David Beckham but they could soon be turning their attention to genetic tests as well as training grounds. DNA tests that identify genes associated with top athletic ability are already being marketed in Australia, the Guardian reports, raising no shortage of legal and ethical issues. More »

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      soccer   David Beckham   genetic testing   genetic screening   Football Association   sports technology

  • December 2007
    • England Courts Fabio Capello for Head Coach

      England Courts Fabio Capello for Head Coach

      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 the 2010 World Cup, with an option to stay until the 2012 European Championship. More »

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      England   soccer   World Cup   Real Madrid   British National Soccer Team   Football Association

  • November 2007
    • England Dumps McClaren

      England Dumps McClaren

      Steve McClaren has been fired as coach of England's soccer team after their failure to qualify for Euro 2008, reports the Times of London.  England had been thrown a lifeline after Israel's surprise defeat of Russia, which gave them a chance to advance to the continental championships if they beat or drew with Croatia—but they slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Wembley. More »

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      England   soccer   Euro 2008   Croatia   Wembley Stadium   Football Association

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