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FA deny Capello index problem

20 Jul 2010 - 08:04:01

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The Football Association has attempted to diffuse the continuing controversy surrounding England coach Fabio Capello and the player index bearing the Italian's name.

The 'Capello Index' website remains live despite Capello demanding its removal immediately after it went live over the weekend.

The site first made headlines before the World Cup when it claimed it would, with the input of the experienced coach, rate the performances of every player, including Capello's own England squad, during the tournament in South Africa.

Capello distanced himself from it before the tournament, but the fact that it went live over the weekend and remains accessible is believed to be a source of embarrassment to both the Italian and his employers.

However, Club England managing director Adrian Bevington insists there is no problem between Capello and the FA.

Speaking about any direct link between Capello and the website, he said: "After the developments of the weekend, this will not happen while Fabio is England manager.

"We have been consistent with this view, but managed sensitively.

"However, as has been made clear, Fabio had absolutely no involvement in the ratings that have appeared from the World Cup and did not give his name or approval to them."