Colombia have made a surprise entry into the bidding to host the 2014 World Cup.

The countdown to the 2008 World Cup begins in The Hague tomorrow when Holland face Russia in the opening match of the European preliminary qualifying tournament.

The Republic of Ireland have drawn 2-2 with Italy in World Cup qualifying Group Nine, securing a spot in the qualifying round for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Confirmed concussion rates have dropped by 12% from the 2015 competition, and 35% when compared to 22 elite adult competitions in 2018-19.

Francisco Arce has doubled the score for Paraguay against South Africa in Group B of the World Cup. Latest Paraguay 2, South Africa 0.

Germany's Miroslav Klose has received a yellow card for a foul after eight minutes of the World Cup final.

Portugal won the first leg of their World Cup play-off with Uruguay by a 12-5 score in Lisbon.

Italy 3 Ukraine 0

Former Brazilian star Zico is reportedly leading the chase to become the next coach of World Cup co-hosts Japan.

Italy have confirmed they will bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 – the first nation to cement their opposition to Ireland.

Don’t judge Ireland’s ability to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the current performance of the national team. Take it from Kiwi World Cup winner Sean Fitzpatrick who believes we have the wherewithal to do it.

John Hartson hgas equalised for Wales just before half-time.

Brazil 2 0 Germany

Brazil 1 0 Germany

Five known football hooligans have been arrested in dawn raids as part of a pre-World Cup crackdown to enforce football banning orders, police said today.

JAPAN, New Zealand and South Africa have confirmed their intention to tender for the right to host Rugby World Cup 2011.

Germany's Oliver Kahn has been given the 2002 Yashin Award for the best goalkeeper of the World Cup.

RTÉ’s traditional grip on key global sports events took another hit yesterday as Setanta Sports inked a contract extension with the International Rugby Board for live coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.