Friday, August 12, 2011

Violence affects Carling Cup fixtures


Two football matches have been postponed and questions raised over other sporting events after a third successive night of rioting in London.
Today's games at Charlton and West Ham were called off on police advice.
The FA will be guided by police advice, but at this stage is planning for Wednesday's game to go ahead.
England defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed shock and disappointment at the rioting.
Alongwith team mate Wayne Rooney he has issued an appeal to rioters to stop the violence.

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