Farewell, perfidious Albion. Capello resigns and leaves the bench as coach of the English national team a few months before the European Championships. Casus belli the story of John Terry, who for racist remarks against an opposing player, had been demoted as captain by the Federation.
"This violates my driving authority," hissed Capello and slammed the door. After all, even the English have always known that Sir Fabio is a strong personality who never puts his feet on his head.