I see our old friend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruffling feathers again, this time with comments which Pia Sundhage, coach of the Sweden women’s team, branded “boring” and “sad”.

Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams are in tatters tonight following a 2-1 defeat against Sweden.

Sweden’s preparations for their second group match against England tomorrow have been overshadowed by a bullying row after the squad was seen taking shots at reserve goalkeeper Johan Wiland’s bare bottom during training.