Back pages of the nationals - November 19
THE SUN: Thierry Henry did a Maradona to cheat Ireland out of the World Cup. Also: Jenson Button last night set up the biggest rivalry in British sporting history.
DAILY MIRROR: England defender Glen Johnson yesterday flew to Serbia to become the latest big-name Premier League star to have placenta therapy. Also: Jenson Button’s former boss last night insisted the world champion has taken a £2million pay cut to join Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.
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A round-up of the top stories from the national newspapers
DAILY MAIL: Fabio Capello is so concerned about the debilitating effects of altitude on his players that he is using cutting-edge technology to prepare them for the World Cup. Also: The smile may be a clue to a job well done. Sportsmail’s exclusive picture of Robin van Persie leaving the clinic in Belgrade where he has been having controversial treatment using a placenta suggests he is on the comeback trail.
DAILY EXPRESS: Jenson Button’s relationship with Brawn broke down so badly that they removed an offer that could have been worth £12million next year before he signed for McLaren. Also: Glen Johnson could be about to join the growing number of footballers seeking the miracle placenta cure of Marijana Kovacevic.
DAILY STAR: Robinho does want to join Barcelona – according to Manchester City team-mate Roque Santa Cruz. Also: The Republic of Ireland controversially lost out on a place in next summer’s World Cup last night.
THE TIMES: Ireland were cheated out of the World Cup finals last night when they were eliminated by France in a hugely controversial play-off second leg in Paris.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera are in contention for a surprise return to the Liverpool squad for Saturday’s clash with Manchester City after being treated by the Serbian physiotherapist credited with accelerating recovery from injury with the use of placenta cells.
THE GUARDIAN: Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of the “fragile” nature of some modern footballers and says they are “cocooned” by agents and the media and unable to take “responsibility for their own performance”.
THE INDEPENDENT: Rafael Benitez has turned to the mystery horse placenta healer from Serbia to solve Liverpool’s injury crisis it emerged last night, when Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio both flew into Belgrade to get treatment from the controversial Marijana Kovacevic.
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by The General, Seeing's Blue Mum behind his Daddy's back.
Friday, November 20 2009, 4:54PM
“Blue Bristol.
You are a twonk.”
by trevor, bristol
Thursday, November 19 2009, 5:32PM
“blue bristol get over it and enjoy another unsuccessfull season”
by Blue, Bristol
Thursday, November 19 2009, 4:52PM
“Henry probably got the idea of cheating after watching the City v Palace game from earlier this year!”
by Peter Shilton's Mum, Derbyshire
Thursday, November 19 2009, 1:35PM
“John is right, it is all part and parcel of the game.
Keane missed a couple of chances earlier in the game to wrap up victory; the final result didn't just hinge on the handball incident.
If this match gets replayed I want the England vs Argentina World Cup game from 1986 replayed.”
by John, United Kingdom
Thursday, November 19 2009, 12:34PM
“That's football! If it had been the other end and Ireland qualified then would there be the same uproar this side i=of the Channel? Every match there are incidents that are controversial. Until technology is brought in then it won't change. Of course its more important than many matches but we all want 'our team' to win every time & cheating is part of the modern game. I can't see FIFA calling for a replay as it would sey a dangerous precedent.”