Overview

Love may have been in the air this month, but not in the Terry household or the England dressing room. England footballer John Terry's behaviour has certainly caused a stir across the country. Married and the father of twins, Terry is alleged to have had an affair with Vanessa Perroncel. The controversy sparks from the fact that Ms Perroncel is the ex-partner of Terry's team mate, Wayne Bridge, and mother to his young son.

As you are no doubt aware, there is a football competition to be held in South Africa this summer whereby it is extremely important that England are on top form. England's manager, Fabio Capello, took the decision that John Terry could no longer be England captain after his behaviour off the pitch. Dressing room bust ups and divisions amongst the team were no doubt at the forefront of Capello's mind when he took the difficult decision.

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