Samba hits back for Rovers after Agbonlahor gave Villa an early lead

England will face Brazil in a friendly in Qatar on November 14 as payback for the five-time World Cup winners agreeing to be the first visitors to the new Wembley in 2007.

Brazil legend Ronaldo turned down moves to Tottenham and Blackburn before the summer transfer window slammed shut.

CHRIS Samba has urged his Blackburn Rovers team-mates not to feel sorry for themselves as they bid to move up the table after just one point from their first three games.

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has invited giant Ivory Coast defender Steve Gohouri over from Germany for a ‘test’.

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has shot down rumours of Tottenham’s interest in defender Chris Samba.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is eyeing a move for Blackburn defender Christopher Samba. Redknapp’s three centre-backs ruled out for the start of the Premier League season.

CHRIS Samba has played down speculation that he could leave Blackburn Rovers.

Christopher Samba has refused to be drawn on speculation after being linked him with a move.

Flamengo have opened the door for AC Milan’s two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho to follow the trend of struggling Brazil internationals returning home.