The Consumers' Association of Ireland has called for an investigation into whether Irish retailers have been involved in fixing the price of replica football team kits.

Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips could be out of action for six weeks after undergoing a hernia operation.

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Defenders John O’Shea and Kenny Cunningham have left the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of tomorrow’s friendly international with Norway in Dublin.

Leeds United have rejected Rio Ferdinand’s transfer request.

Celtic say they expect Martin O'Neill to stay at the club.

Under-fire goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has earned a dramatic reprieve and starts in goal for Liverpool in their Worthington Cup clash against Ipswich at Anfield tonight.

FAI President Milo Corcoran last night dismissed reports that Bryan Robson would be interviewed later this week for the vacant Ireland manager's job.

George Best was today undergoing a liver transplant in London’s Cromwell Hospital.

Ireland captain Roy Keane is due to have a scan on his knee today, sparking fresh fears that the influential midfielder could miss the World Cup in Japan and South Korea this summer.

Dion Dublin has hinted he would like to make his loan move to Millwall from Aston Villa permanent.

Arsene Wenger this week stands on the brink of booking his place in the English game’s management Hall of Fame.

Charlie Mitten, one of the stars of United's 1948 FA Cup winning side, has died at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness.

Coronation Street bosses say they would love to have David Beckham in the series.

United have registered their squad for the rest of the Champions League with UEFA, meaning no-one can be added to it.

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Jaap Stam has failed a counter-analysis drug test, the Italian Olympic Committee CONI has confirmed.