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.

Our World Cup soccer exploits in the Far East - and the absence from them of skipper Roy Keane - have proved the inspiration for many of the entries in a national poetry competition.

Bohemians striker Glen Crowe has been called up to the Irish squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Estonia following the withdrawal of Gareth Farrelly.

The Millennium Stadium has been named as the best rugby stadium in the world by New Zealand Rugby World magazine.

Scotland 10 South Africa 0

Despite a poor run of form which saw Ireland lose all four World Cup warm-up games and struggle past the USA, Fergus McFadden insists the squad always believed they had a big performance in them.

Australia have been on the receiving end of some harsh words in their own media following their 15-6 World Cup defeat by Ireland at Eden Park.

Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg is not part of Norway's squad for the Women's World Cup in France this summer.