A former Central Bank manager has been convicted of possessing hundreds of thousands of child pornography images at his home in Dublin city.

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admits he lost his cool during Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Lyon as he feared for the safety of his players.

JOHN TERRY admits he was upset and disappointed to see Barcelona’s world-class footballers resort to intimidating the referee.

UEFA are set to launch an investigation into Tuesday night’s stormy encounter between Barcelona and Chelsea.

Chelsea will be fined for “unsporting behaviour” after collecting six bookings in their stormy 2-2 Champions League draw in Barcelona.

Frank Rijkaard admits Barcelona cannot afford to make another mistake if they are to reach the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

Injury-plagued Liverpool attacking midfielder Harry Kewell has been advised to take a three month break to recover from a career-threatening groin injury.

Harry Kewell’s agent has denied getting involved in the Liverpool player’s recuperation from injury despite criticism from Anfield manager Rafael Benitez.

Australia coach Frank Farina has named a 20-man squad for next week’s FIFA Confederations Cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands.

Australia coach Frank Farina has named a host of Premiership stars in his provisional squad for next month’s Confederations Cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands.

Gerard Houllier is expected to turn down the chance to become involved with Australia’s 2006 World Cup campaign when he meets with the country’s soccer chiefs in Athens.

Australian Soccer Association chief executive John O'Neill has denied reports that former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is being lined up to replace Frank Farina as coach of the Socceroos.

Leeds striker Mark Viduka’s club-versus-country row is the biggest problem facing international football, according to his international coach Frank Farina.

Ireland’s preparations for next month’s crucial European Championship qualifiers were hit by a double injury blow at Lansdowne Road last night.

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr faces an anxious 48 hours after his country’s 2-1 comeback win over Australia at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham has warned his team-mates they must be on their guard to avoid England-style embarrassment at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham is not underestimating the importance of tomorrow night’s Lansdowne Road friendly against Australia.

Socceroos boss Frank Farina has charged his players with proving Australia deserve to be taken seriously as an international force when they meet the Republic of Ireland next week.

PAUL OKON has been told to quit Leeds for the sake of his international career.

David Batty’s fear of flying has forced him out of this weekend’s pre-season trip to Dublin.

Harry Kewell's agent has confirmed the names of five of the six clubs interested in signing the Leeds forward.

Australia national team coach Frank Farina has fired a warning shot at Premiership clubs over the availability of his players for World Cup duty.

Kevin Muscat has accused Arsenal's Robert Pires of spitting in his face during Australia's 1-1 draw with France.

Premiership-based Aussies Mark Viduka and Paul Okon have backed Soccer Australia’s defiant stance in their on-going battle with leading clubs across Europe over next month’s friendly with France in Melbourne.

Leeds star Mark Viduka today supported Soccer Australia’s defiant stance in their on-going battle with leading clubs from the Premiership and across Europe.