The United States get their World Cup under way against Portugal with coach Bruce Arena admitting he has searched in vain for his opponents' Achilles heel.

Portugal's Paulo Sousa is to have more tests on the thigh injury sustained in the World Cup warm-up game against China.

Ireland boss Mick McCarthy admitted he was not surprised by Portugal’s 3-1 World Cup qualifier victory over Cyprus in Limassol tonight, a win which now puts the Portuguese ahead of Ireland in Group Two.

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy was involved in a confrontation with Portuguese counterpart Antonio Oliveira after the sides drew 1-1 in a World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road.

Bad blood has arisen between the Irish and Portuguese camps ahead of this

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has admitted Portugal defender Fernando Couto's international suspension imposed today by FIFA is a boost for

Mick McCarthy has been given an unexpected World Cup boost after Portuguese star winger Sergio Conceicao was ruled out of next Saturday's qualifying clash at Lansdowne Road.