Event: World Cup group

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Mohamed Salah expected to feature in World Cup group stage

Salah's shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks.

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Suarez savages Three Lions

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Elephants won’t forget task in hand

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Neymar leaves Brazil dancing to Samba beat

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Not enough from 'disjointed' Ireland

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Republic manager job 'a poisoned chalice'

Ireland secure bonus point in first half against Russia

Ireland 36 Russia 0

Sun, 25 Sep, 2011

Ireland relishing Wallabies clash

Head coach Declan Kidney insists the greatest challenge facing Ireland ahead of their crucial World Cup group clash with Australia is diffusing the team’s enthusiasm.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Bierhoff: Argentina a step-up from England

Oliver Bierhoff has admitted Germany will find it harder to beat Argentina tomorrow than they did to overcome England.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Mandela spirit inspires hosts

World Cup Group A

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

Holden sets Bolton return target

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden is planning to resume full training in two weeks and aims to be back in action for the final two games of the Barclays Premier League season.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2010

Favourites handed tough challenge

The World Cup ’Group of Death’ reared its ugly head this afternoon – and left Brazil facing a tough task to progress to the knockout stage in South Africa next year.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009

France get hosts in World Cup group

France have been drawn against hosts South Africa in the group stages of the 2010 World Cup.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009

Red faces as Rebels get credit

GAA chiefs were left red faced yesterday after it emerged that Cork were inadvertently credited with victory in the All-Ireland SFC final against Kerry at Croke Park.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2009

Winning all that matters for no-nonsense Lippi

“AN OWN-GOAL would be fine,” joked Marcello Lippi yesterday, but behind the smiles, there is some anxiety ahead of their biggest match so far in World Cup Group 8.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2009

Three and easy for Denmark

Denmark remain top of World Cup Group One ahead of Hungary on goal difference after a 3-0 victory over Albania.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2009

Second spot suits Keane for now

Robbie Keane has admitted the Republic of Ireland would happily have settled for being seven points clear in second place in World Cup Group 8 at the halfway stage.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2009

Defiant Ireland lose in Paris

France 26 Ireland 21

Sat, 09 Feb, 2008

Owen going well in fitness battle

Michael Owen stepped up his recovery from long-term injury with a 70-minute run-out for Newcastle in a training ground match against Gretna.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

Ireland faltering as rain stops play

Ireland were struggling on 161 for six against the West Indies when rain stopped play with 4.4 overs of their innings remaining in their final World Cup group match at Sabina Park, Kingston.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2007

Giggs inspires Wales to win over N. Ireland

Northern Ireland 2 Wales 3

Sat, 08 Oct, 2005

Ireland slip seven places to 21st in rankings

THE Republic of Ireland have tumbled seven places to 21st in the FIFA world rankings.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

Embarrassment of riches the silver lining for Kerr

Liam Mackey

Fri, 11 Feb, 2005

Republic earn deserved draw in France

World Cup Group four qualifier result:

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Lippi gives big clubs in Serie A the cold shoulder

FANS of the Italian national team used to worry about the cliques forged around the blocks of players from the four big clubs in Serie A - not anymore.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2004

Johnson pulls out of Wales squad

West Brom’s Andy Johnson has withdrawn from the Wales squad to face Northern Ireland following a family bereavement.

Tue, 07 Sep, 2004

Swiss hit Faroe Islands for six

World Cup Group 4 qualifier result:

Sat, 04 Sep, 2004

Ronaldinho joins red card club

Brazilian star Ronaldinho became the 17th player at the 2002 World Cup finals to be sent off when he received his marching orders against England today.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2002

Bookings and sendings off - Group by Group

World Cup Bookings and Sendings Off to date.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

Six English fans stopped at airport

Six England fans have been stopped by the Japanese authorities at Kansai International Airport serving Osaka.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

SA lead at half time - report

South Africa 1 Slovenia 0

Sat, 08 Jun, 2002

SA lead at half time - report

South Africa 1 Slovenia 0

Sat, 08 Jun, 2002

Irish not taking Saudis lightly

Charlton goalkeeper Dean Kiely and his Republic of Ireland team-mates have been filled with renewed optimism following the results in the second round of matches in World Cup Group E.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2002

World Cup bookings/sendings off

World Cup Bookings and Sendings Off to dateBookings Sendings OffWorld Cup Group A : 11 1World Cup Group B : 11 ...

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002

Italy v Ecuador - match stats

World Cup Group G

Mon, 03 Jun, 2002

Turkish teamwork can beat Brazil, says Basturk

TURKEY can match Brazil for skill and defeat them on teamwork, Turkish midfielder Yildiray Basturk believes.

Wed, 29 May, 2002