For f***'s sake, World Cup is next year: WengerNovember 24th, 2009 more images
more imagesLONDON - Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger lost his cool and launched an F-word rant when he was quizzed about British winger Theo Walcott's World Cup chances. On being asked whether Walcott should be part of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad, he said: "For f***'s sake the World Cup is in June.
F1 champ Button's F-word outburstNovember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Jenson Button forced BBC commentators into an apology after a live F-word outburst. Button was winding down with Abu Dhabi winner Sebastien Vettel and runner-up Mark Webber.
Theo Walcott presents girlfriend with #140k Ferrari for b'dayNovember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Footie star Theo Walcott has gifted a 140,000-pound Ferrari to his girlfriend Melanie Slade on her 21st birthday. The 20-year-old Arsenal ace has asked the California model to replace the white VW Beetle he bought her three years ago.
Lampard says England best placed for hosting 2018 World CupOctober 10th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has backed England's World Cup bid and feels there are "so many reasons" why they should stage the 2018 tournament. Lampard believes no other country can match the facilities on offer in England or the passion of the supporters.
Walcott raring to oust pretenders to his England, Arsenal throneOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Theo Walcott is raring to have a go at all pretenders to his throne, who have taken advantage of his enforced injury-related absence and sought to threaten his position with both England and Arsenal. Walcott returned on Sunday to strike a sublime goal in Arsenal's 6-2 romp against Blackburn at the Emirates - with England coach Fabio Capello in the stands - after two months out with a back problem.
Theo Walcott says he's itching to help Arsenal overcome trophy droughtOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Twenty-one-year-old England football star Theo Walcott is itching to help Arsenal end their five-year trophy drought after being a frustrated spectator since pre-season following a back injury in a friendly against Valencia. The Sun quoted him as saying: "It's not nice being injured because you want to be on the pitch playing with your mates and into the rhythm of things.
Wenger turns down Arsenal's 50-million pound transfer fund offerSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not want to buy new players despite being handed over a 50 million pound transfer fund. The Arsenal manager has risked upsetting fans by insisting he wants to nurture his promising youngsters and develop homegrown talent rather than buying established talent, reports The Mirror.
Theo Walcott desperate to play against OlympiakosSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Theo Walcott is so desperate to play that he has approached Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to play him against Olympiakos tomorrow night at the Emirates. The Arsenal and England whizkid, 20, has yet to play because of a lower back injury, reports The Sun.
Wenger's Gunners a mere shadow of legendary Arsenal sides: Danny MurphySeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - Fulham captain Danny Murphy has said that Arsene Wenger's Arsenal has lost all its sheen, as established players over the years have left the Gunners. Murphy now reckons that the current team is a mere shadow of the legendary Arsenal sides, which included French stars Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit, Thierry Henry and many others.
Seahawks wait for word on QB Matt Hasselbeck's injury following hospitalizationSeptember 21st, 2009 Seahawks await word on HasselbeckRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are waiting for word on Matt Hasselbeck's condition.
Theo Walcott's journey from "ballboy" to manSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - England footballer Theo Walcott, who was a surprise inclusion in Sven-Goran Eriksson's preliminary England squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, has quashed all the criticism for his selection at a young age of 17. Fellow English footballer Steven Gerrard had said in his autobiography that Walcott had "no right" to go to Germany in 2006.
Theo Walcott shines in Nike TV adAugust 28th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal's Theo Walcott is the latest Premier League star to feature in Nike's "Make The Difference" campaign. Walcott is seen recreating some of his favourite moves around a deserted Emirates stadium in this short which is subtitled: "Fast is not enough," reports The Sun.
Arsenal striker Walcott is Premier League's answer to 'Lightning Bolt'August 22nd, 2009 LONDON - As Jamaican sprinter and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is striking gold at every championship, the English Premier League has found an answer to 'Lightning Bolt' in the form of Arsenal striker Theo Walcott. Bolt, the world record holder for the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4x100 metres relay, hit a top speed of 24.04mph as he won two golds at the World Championships in Berlin.
"Players have a duty to set standards for youngsters," says CapelloAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Fabio Capello, England's football team manager, believes that his players, and all professional players, have a duty to set standards for the millions of youngsters who idolise them. Capello reckons that all football players have passion, passion for England and passion for football.
Vikes still waiting for Favre word, as countdown to training camp clock continues to tickJuly 24th, 2009 Waiting on Favre: Agent says no decision on FridayMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for word from quarterback Brett Favre with training camp starting in less than a week. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, was asked if a decision was coming Friday.
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