Japan’s meeting with Russia at the 2002 World Cup produced one of Eamon Dunphy’s most famous RTÉ moments.

Brigitte Nielsen and Brodir v George Berkeley and the Pixies. Michael Moynihan takes us through the alternative Ireland-Denmark confrontations

Former France coach Michel Hidalgo has claimed FIFA’s decision not to name France as one of the eight top seeds for next summer’s World Cup might have been punishment for Thierry Henry’s handball.

Franz Beckenbauer maintains the England manager’s job is the “best in the world” and feels Sven-Goran Eriksson’s departure will not harm the chances of glory in Germany this summer.

French Football Federation (FFF) president Michel Platini has officially confirmed he will stand for election to become president of UEFA.