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爱立信炮轰英足总
FA robbed me of world's greatest defender
SVEN GORAN ERIKSSON last night launched a bitter attack on the FA and left no doubts he blames Mark Palios for depriving his side of Rio Ferdinand at Euro 2004.
The England coach is still upset at being without the Manchester United defender (right) following his ban for missing a drugs test.
And with a defensive crisis further weakening his side as they prepare for tonight's showdown with France in Lisbon, Eriksson has let rip with a blast aimed at FA chief Palios.
Eriksson (right) said: "It's a great shame Rio is not playing. We're talking about the best central defender in Europe, if not the world. That, in my opinion, is without question.
"I feel sorry we could do nothing after the decision was made to ban him because we had no one to talk to about it. That is not right.
"It was a hard verdict on Rio. He was punished by someone independently who did not take other matters into account.
"And nobody could speak out for the player. It isn't good, of course, and something needs to be done. The fact that there are no strict UEFA and FIFA rulings on this matter left this decision open to an individual's judgment which didn't necessarily relate to the action."
Palios decided on the eight-month ban which wrecked Ferdinand's dreams of playing in Portugal, as well as his hopes of starting next season with United.
The 25-year-old England player launched an appeal but the suspension remains and he now has to watch Euro 2004 from the sidelines.
Eriksson has now called for the football authorities to change the rules so that events surrounding the Ferdinand case do not happen again and wants to see a new law that applies across the globe.
Sven said: "There should be specific fines for whoever doesn't attend these tests or is found guilty.
"These rules should apply to all country members involved because at the moment this isn't happening.
"Of course, I believe in Rio's innocence. I believe he simply forgot to take the test and that's it.
"There was another test which proved he was not guilty. In fact, I don't think there are many people in England who don't believe in Rio."
The FA will claim they were left with no choice but to ban Ferdinand and Palios will have plenty of sympathy from within the game.
The £30million United star was at fault for not attending a drugs test and in any other sport would have been banned for far longer than eight months.
But Eriksson feels strongly on the matter and has urged his side to overcome what is a huge set-back tonight.
John Terry's troublesome hamstring has made Ferdinand's omission even more crucial with England having to use their SIXTH choice centre-back to shackle Thierry Henry & Co.
Ledley King, who has played in midfield for Tottenham all season, will partner Sol Campbell in the heart of the defence. He gets the nod ahead of Liverpool's Jamie Carragher.
And Eriksson added: "Rio will be missed massively and, apart from him, we are without Jonathan Woodgate and Gareth Southgate, who are very experienced.
"John Terry is struggling and so we had to bring in less experienced players.
"We just have to hope they take their chances and make sure they don't let their inexperience affect their ability."
Eriksson went on to warn his players that defeat to the French will make it extremely difficult to progress.
He said: "I think we have a good chance against them but, of course, it will be a tough match.
"I don't want to think about the possibility of losing but it is a possibility. And if this happens, we'll find it very difficult to succeed in the tournament.
"Losing the first game makes it so much harder, regardless of our future opposition, but there is a huge rivalry with France.
"We are two football giants with a sporting rivalry that is only the tip of the iceberg.
"The fans sense the hype but the players have a different role and that is to clinch a vital win.
"We need to be good in all departments because they are strong all over.
"I've seen them many times. They have a very deep bench and some of the best players in the world in their positions — like Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry."
But Eriksson's faith in his own players, in particular skipper David Beckham, is also clear.
The Swede admits Becks has suffered a dip in form but insists he hasn't considered resting him, even at a time when stories about his private life seemed set to rattle him.
Eriksson said: "We're talking about the most experienced player of them all, who is a leader as well.
"On a professional note, you can't disregard the fact that David has suffered a dip in form but he is a professional and I have no hesitation in relying on him.
"We'll see him at his best in Portugal, I'm sure of that. I think he will have a great tournament and help us immensely.
"It is now up to the players to see how far they can go."
英足总活该，输了球被爱立信轰了一顿。让你们屈于布拉特那厮的淫威啊，让你们拿RIO的事件来讨好国际奥委会啊，想替英国申奥就牺牲曼联，活该你们丢球^^RIO牺牲了曼联的利益1月就开始主动停赛就是不想错过替英格兰踢欧锦赛，结果你们还是一样的结果啊。没吃药的比吃了药的停得还多，好得很呀～～
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