On this day in 2012, Fabio Capello resigned as England manager following a meeting with Football Association chiefs at Wembley Stadium.
The Italian walked away from the job after the FA stripped John Terry of the England captaincy without consulting him.
Capello had been set to resign following the conclusion of the 2012 European Championships, but left just four months before the tournament began – throwing England’s preparations into turmoil.
Speaking to Italian TV station Rai at the time, Capello said that he “absolutely” disagreed with the decision.
An FA statement read: “The Football Association can confirm that Fabio Capello has today resigned as England manager. This follows a meeting involving FA chairman David Bernstein, FA general secr…