SAUDI ARABIA’S World Cup footballers have been forbidden from accepting the silver beer tankard awarded to the FIFA man-of-the-match.

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has launched a blistering attack on the country’s media for spying on a closed training session.

France coach Raymond Domenech has confirmed the starting line-up that will face Switzerland tomorow in a World Cup match.

France coach Raymond Domenech has given midfield enforcer Patrick Vieira a ringing endorsement and all but dismissed reports the 29-year-old might start the World Cup on the bench.