Event: France World Cup

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soccer

Irish star scores and Sarri sent to the stands as Chelsea held by Burnley

Hendrick’s sweet volley handed Burnley the lead against the run of play, Chelsea failing to clear a corner.

rugby

Laporte steps up O'Gara chase for France

columnists

How, and why, everything changes in a single week

rugby

French leave out Francois Trinh-Duc for Rugby World Cup squad

soccer

Henry training with Gunners

soccer

Wenger: Henry’s legend can grow

Anelka: I was going to quit France anyway

Nicolas Anelka, the man at the centre of the France World Cup boycott, says he was planning to quit the national team even before their troubled tournament in South Africa in June.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2010

FAI will clear Aviva debts by 2020, says Delaney

THE FAI plan to clear their debt on the Aviva Stadium by 2020.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2010

Aldridge: Liverpool job is massive

FORMER Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge has warned Roy Hodgson he has a “massive job” on his hands at Anfield.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2010

Houghton: French Football Federation should seek replay

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton admitted he did not expect FIFA to order a replay of the Ireland v France World Cup play-off, but he appealed to the French Football Federation to play the Irish again.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2009

Zidane backs France to see off Irish challenge

FRANCE World Cup legend Zinedine Zidane is confident Les Bleus will overcome Ireland in their play-off battle.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2009

Grant will struggle at Chelsea, says former captain

Marcel Desailly fears new Chelsea coach Avram Grant will struggle to build the love and respect that was afforded to Jose Mourinho by the current Blues stars.

Sun, 23 Sep, 2007

Henry to leave Gunners for Barca

Thierry Henry tonight appeared to be on the brink of leaving Arsenal for Barcelona.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2007

Vieira, Flamini to fight for Arsenal centre stage

MATHIEU FLAMINI may be seen as a ready-made replacement for Patrick Vieira, but Arsene Wenger hopes the pair will battle it out for a place in the Arsenal midfield next season.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2004

Flamini wins Wenger seal of approval

Mathieu Flamini may be seen as a ready-made replacement for Patrick Vieira, but Arsene Wenger hopes the pair will battle it out for a place in the Arsenal midfield next season.

Mon, 02 Aug, 2004

Magpies insist they won't break bank for Kluivert

NEWCASTLE will not be held to ransom as they attempt to push home their interest in Barcelona hitman Patrick Kluivert.

Wed, 07 Jul, 2004

Desailly leaves Chelsea

Marcel Desailly has ended his contract with Chelsea by mutual consent.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004

Premiership: Zidane link tempts Vieira

Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has admitted he is tempted by the prospect of playing for Real Madrid alongside Zinedine Zidane.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2001