The Irish soccer squad are due to hold a training session in Limassol today as part of their preparations for Saturday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Cyprus.

On the opening day of the World Cup show in Gothenburg, Sweden, Irish competitors Jessica Kurten and Cameron Hanley both found themselves in the prize money.

The National League Supporters Associations has welcomed moves by the FAI to discuss the cut in tickets for its members for the World Cup clash against Israel.

George McCartney’s hopes of facing England in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday at Old Trafford are rapidly receding.

Fresh doubts have reportedly been raised about Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel in Tel Aviv following an explosion in the city last night.

Japanese raider Utopia made all to lift the Godolphin Mile, the opening event on the Dubai World Cup card at Nad Al Sheba.

UK retail sales increased at their lowest November rate for five years, partly as a result of England's win in the Rugby World Cup, according to the latest monthly survey from the British Retail Consortium.

Scotland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a 22-20 victory over Fiji in their final Pool B clash.

Otto Rehhagel is set to stay as coach of the Greek national team until after the 2006 World Cup, the Greek Football Federation said today.

Frankie Dettori got his Dubai World Cup day off to the best possible start by claiming the Godolphin Mile on Firebreak.

Speculation is mounting that former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane will travel to the World Cup in the next few hours.

Claudio Caniggia admits he is almost certain to miss Sunday's World Cup game against Nigeria.

Brigitte Bardot claims she's received 7,000 death threats because of her opposition to the World Cup being played in South Korea.

Spain scrambled a 1-0 win in their final warm-up match before the World Cup finals.

All 22 members of Ireland’s World Cup squad have declared themselves fit ahead of tomorrow’s final group game against Saudi Arabia in Yokohama.

Spencer is desperate to see England play Argentina.

Even though Ireland lost out to Nigeria last night, the boys in green will be saying ‘sayonara’ to the loss as they set off for the World Cup today.

Late goals from Sebastian Abreu gave Uruguay a 2-0 win over China in their pre-World Cup friendly.

Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out of England's World Cup second round game against Denmark.

Four Irish players are nursing injuries after the World Cup opener against Cameroon.