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Dark horses are fine, but time for France to apply some gloss

What this World Cup could really do with is a team to capture the imagination, says Brendan O’Brien.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2018

World Cup Diary: Pogba takes aim at boo-boys after draw of convenience

Paul Pogba has hit back at spectators who booed France and Denmark players before, during and after the first goalless draw of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2018

Russians ease past Andorra to top qualifier group

Russia 6 Andorra 0

Tue, 11 Oct, 2011

St Ledger backs Republic to cause play-off upset

Sean St Ledger believes the seeded teams will be anxious to avoid the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualification play-offs.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009