FA deny Fabio Capello handed £1.5m compensation following England resignation

A spokesman for the football governing body has insisted the reported payout for the Italian coach, who was on £6m-a-year as Three Lions head coach, is inaccurate

10 Feb 2012 18:00:00

By Miles Chambers

More On :  England, Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello, England (Getty Images)

The Football Association have denied claims that Fabio Capello was given £1.5 million compensation after resigning from the England job on Wednesday.

The coach cited irreconcilable differences with the FA as the reason for his departure, focusing mainly on the stripping John Terry of his captaincy without the Italian’s approval.

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Capello was on £6m-a-year for his role as head coach of the Three Lions and was in charge for over four years before his sudden resignation with five months remaining on his contract.

An FA spokesman said: "Media reports this week that Fabio Capello received a £1.5m payout are inaccurate.

"In yesterday's England media conferences, the FA repeatedly declined to discuss details regarding Fabio Capello's contract."

The Press Association reported that the amount the former Real Madrid boss will be receiving is far less than the £1.5m currently claimed.

Since the announcement a few days ago, neither FA chairman David Bernstein nor any board member would discuss the matter publicly.

At the press conference on Thursday at Wembley it was revealed that the search for Capello’s successor would begin immediately.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to land the England job, but England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce and West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson are also leading candidates amongst bookmakers.

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