Jose Pekerman has resigned as Argentina coach following the penalty shoot-out defeat to Germany in the quarter-final of the World Cup.

Former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to coach Russian Premier League side Zenit St Petersburg.

American midfielder Claudio Reyna has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester City.

Robbie Keane has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

Sven-Goran Eriksson will reassess David Beckham’s fitness before making a final decision on his line-up for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Poland.

Rudi Voller has resigned as Germany coach after his side’s meek exit from Euro 2004, according to reports in the German media.

Philippe Troussier has a full squad to choose from as Japan prepare to take on Turkey for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta has confirmed his retirement from international football.

The teams for the Slovenia v Paraguay Group B World Cup qualifier have been named.

South Africa coach Jomo Sono is adamant his side can end Spain’s fantastic start to the World Cup when the sides meet tomorrow.

Raul may miss Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Italy or South Korea because of a groin strain.

The events of Saipan ultimately cost Roy Keane his World Cup place and Mick McCarthy his job.

Ade Akinbiyi could yet face England in the World Cup - for Nigeria.

David Seaman is winning his race to be fit to make the England squad for the World Cup finals.

Alain Rolland has been replaced by Alan Lewis for the Heineken Cup semi-final match between London Irish and Toulouse at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, April 26.

World Rugby has cleared Ireland of accusations levelled by a Sunday newspaper that the IRFU applied pressure on the World Cup organisers to stop the Japan v Scotland match being rearranged in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis.

LIVERPOOL will find themselves used as one of the guinea pigs for goal-line technology when they take part in the World Club Championships in Japan this December.

Lazio will not be tempted to cash in on Miroslav Klose’s increased popularity following his record-breaking goal for Germany against Brazil.

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has indicated Manchester United have shown an interest in Wesley Sneijder.

David Beckham has defended Thierry Henry following the France striker's controversial handball in the World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland.