England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been told not to worry about Michael Owen’s injury.

Zinedine Zidane is expected to speak publicly for the first time tonight on his controversial sending-off in the World Cup final.

England coach Clive Woodward has admitted defeat in the battle to get Jonny Wilkinson fit for next month’s Tests in New Zealand and Australia.

South Africa began their World Cup campaign against Uruguay at Subiaco Oval today without controversial skipper Corne Krige.

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson tonight insisted he is in “no rush” to sign the new contract offered to him by the Football Association.

Mick McCarthy’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after he agreed a compensation package with the Football Association of Ireland.

France trailed disconsolately out of Seoul's World Cup Stadium with Patrick Vieira summing up the mood: "We had a bad day."

David Beckham revived England’s World Cup hopes when he scored a 43rd-minute penalty for a half-time lead in the Group F match with Argentina.

Antonio Oliveira's job isn't on the line, even if Portugal lose against South Korea and they are knocked out of the World Cup, the country's top soccer official said.

German striker Miroslav Klose was included in Rudi Voller’s starting line-up, despite fears over a knee injury, for their crucial World Cup Group E clash in Shizuoka.

Budget airline Ryanair tonight made a free fares offer on flights between Ireland and Germany - whoever wins tomorrow’s crucial World Cup soccer soccer clash between the two countries.

Padraig Harrington has been paired with Tiger Woods in the first round of the American Express World Championship.

The Government tonight threatened to overrule a deal between the football authorities and satellite broadcaster Sky to screen the national team’s live matches.

Ronaldinho's return from suspension is likely to be the only change to Brazil's plans for the World Cup final against Germany in Yokohama.

A radio DJ in South Korea caused chaos today when she mistakenly said Germany had been disqualified from the World Cup, meaning the co-hosts would meet Brazil in the final on Sunday.

Juninho’s proposed return to Middlesbrough moved a step closer today after his father and agent, Osvaldo Giroldo, confirmed the midfielder intends to step up negotiations.

The teams have been announced for today's early morning World Cup second round match featuring Japan v Turkey.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Turkish World Cup striker Hakan Sukur.

Fifa chief Sepp Blatter says Australian soccer lacks the professionalism to host the 2014 World Cup.