Luiz Felie Scolari has withdrawn from the race to be England coach after complaining about the media intrusion into his life.

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso wants to meet England in the World Cup final this summer.

A number of people were injured today when a car drove into a barrier blocking off Berlin’s Fan Mile – the main World Cup public viewing area in the capital, a police spokeswoman said.

England World Cup winner Alan Ball has died aged 61.

Wales captain Gareth Thomas fears a backlash against his side after they were eliminated from the World Cup by a shock 38-34 defeat to Fiji.

Argentina World Cup forward Carlos Tevez claims he is about to join West Ham along with national team colleague Javier Mascherano.

Former Liverpool midfielder Vladimir Smicer was the hero as the Czech Republic beat Norway 1-0 in a World Cup qualification play-off.

Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given picked up a slight ankle injury in this morning’s training, ahead of Wednesday's make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

Ireland are due to depart for Cyprus later today ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

The Irish squad train in Malahide today as two Group Four World Cup qualifiers take place.

James McFadden has been forced to withdraw from the Scotland squad ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy.

Celtic have told the Republic of Ireland they may be able to use Parkhead for their World Cup qualifying matches.

Estudiantes boss Carlos Salvador Bilardo, who coached Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup, was almost arrested at half-time in the 3-0 loss to River Plate after holding up a champagne bottle in the first half.

France defender Lilian Thuram has retired from international football after 103 appearances for Les Bleus.

All Black lock Ali Williams has been passed fit to play in the World Cup and has made the journey to Melbourne with the rest of his New Zealand team-mates.

Stirling Mortock has been ruled out of Australia’s World Cup opener against Argentina on Friday after being struck down by a bout of gastroenteritis.

Australia lead Argentina 14-3 at half-time in today's World Cup opener at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has given his biggest hint yet that he intends to guide England into the 2006 World Cup.

Former World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff has rejected Bolton's offer of a new 12-month contract.

Cameroon coach Winfried Schafer has said he is hopeful that the country’s star player, Patrick Mboma, will be fit to face Ireland in the World Cup on Saturday.