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Georgia qualified for their first-ever World Cup by beating Russia 17-13 in Tbilisi today.

Germany midfielder Bernd Schneider conceded that failure in front of goal was the reason they lost to Brazil in World Cup.

Belgium coach Robert Waseige is stepping down after their exit from the World Cup.

Irish striker Robbie Keane has criticised the World Cup organisers for the manner in which they conduct random drug tests after matches.

The Government hopes an official presence at the national team’s next World Cup tie - against Spain in Suwon, South Korea, on Sunday - will help to spur them on to further success.

There is to be an official Irish Government presence at Ireland’s next World Cup tie against Spain in Suwon, South Korea, on Sunday.

The Republic of Ireland crashed out of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out with Spain in Suwon.

It is expected that Bloom's day in Ireland will be overshadowed by the second round game in the World Cup.

Denmark and Senegal have handed a World Cup boost to France with a draw in their Group A clash in Daegu.

Kieron Dyer intends to sign a new contract at Newcastle before the World Cup.

Bar workers from the MANDATE trade union have threatened to go on strike during the World Cup after accusing the Licensed Vintners Association of withdrawing its recognition of the union.

Mick McCarthy will be fairly pleased the Republic of Ireland have been drawn alongside Germany, Saudi Arabia and Cameroon in Group E of next summer's World Cup.

Roy Keane has said he would still like to play in the World Cup - but that time is running out for him.

Steve Gerrard's injury curse struck again as the midfielder was forced to pull out of the England squad ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Albania.

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Chelsea captain John Terry is undergoing a “precautionary scan” on his right foot after taking a knock in training today.

Shunsuke Nakamura has announced his retirement from international football following Japan’s exit from the World Cup.

And that includes World Rugby, the sport’s governing body, which has been stunned by the huge numbers being racked up in terms of television viewers and social media engagements as well as the good old-fashioned barometer of jersey sales.

IRELAND’S hopes of making the 2015 Cricket World Cup have taken a massive turn for the better after the International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday overturned a decision to exclude non-Test playing nations.