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Soccer: Fifa deny World Cup drink breaks

Football bosses have denied they will turn World Cup matches into a game of four quarters.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2002

Prandelli: Plan didn’t work, so I must resign

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli yesterday tendered his resignation in the wake of the country’s elimination from the World Cup in Brazil.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Collina resigned to retirement date

Pierluigi Collina may be the world’s first superstar referee but he is resigned to having to hang up his whistle in the summer of 2005.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2004

<p>LINE OUT: There was plenty to discuss when Brendan O'Brien, Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis dialled in for the latest episode of the RWC podcast. </p>

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a massive Ireland win over South Africa

Donal Lenihan joins Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien to review an eventful weekend of rugby in France.

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Monkeys tipped to record World Cup anthem with Rooney

The Arctic Monkeys have been tipped to record England's official World Cup song.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Euros harder than World Cup, says Xavi

Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes the European Championship is harder to win than the World Cup.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Owen slams Sven's lone striker tactic

Michael Owen believes Sven-Goran Eriksson’s decision to play Wayne Rooney as a lone striker during last Saturday’s World Cup clash with Portugal contributed to England’s downfall.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2006

Motorsport: Irishman Leads World Cup Rally

Tipperary rally driver Donie Keating and his co-driver Nicky Condon are leading the London-Sahara-London World Cup Rally after four days of driving.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2001

Putin gives guarantees over Russian World Cup bid

Russia’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 has now been backed by the required guarantees from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

Russia win World Cup 2018 bid

England’s roller-coaster campaign to host the 2018 World Cup ended in defeat in Zurich today.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

<p>POLITICAL FOOTBALL: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was speaking at a press conference in Qatar on Friday (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino confirms expanded 32-team Club World Cup from 2025

The top football boss faced the media on Friday morning.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Watch: Ecstatic Swedes celebrate qualification by trashing live pitchside broadcast

As you can imagine Sweden are ecstatic after qualifying for the World Cup at the expense of Italy tonight.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

<p>AGENDA: Brendan O'Brien, Peter Jackson and Simon Lewis preview the weekend's games. </p>

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: The world keeps turning without Ireland

Peter Jackson joins Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis to preview a busy week of tournament action.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

World Rugby open to larger World Cup squads but requests came too late for Japan 2019

World Rugby bosses have hit back at claims 31-man World Cup squads threaten player welfare by insisting top coaches left their objections too late to have any effect for the 2019 tournament in Japan.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2019

Prydie likely to miss World Cup

Tom Prydie’s hopes of challenging for a place in the Wales World Cup squad appear to be over.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2011

Winter World Cup just ‘nonsense’ — McCarthy

FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s proposal to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during January has provoked a mixed reaction from Premier League managers.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

New world record set for sale of a football programme

A new world record has been set for the sale of a football programme in Britain.

Tue, 15 May, 2012

Huge rise in profits for Nike

Nike has seen its fourth-quarter profits rise 53%.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2010

Half-time: Brazil 0 Turkey 1

Half-time: Brazil 0 Turkey 1 (Hasan Sas 45)

Mon, 03 Jun, 2002

Spain and Korea goalless at half-time

HALF-TIME: Spain 0 Korea 0Korea and Spain are goalless at half-time following a tight opening half in this third World Cup quarter-final in Gwanju.The winners will play Germany in the semi-finals next week.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002