Former Aston Villa boss John Gregory could be set to make a surprise return to management with Hungary’s national team.

Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez made two changes to the side that drew against Malta for this World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park.

Steve Staunton is expected to be formally unveiled as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland later today.

Northern Ireland pair Chris Baird (knee) and Phil Mulryne (groin) have dropped out of the squad to face Poland in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday because of injury.

Steven Gerrard will miss England’s World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan next month after an X-ray this morning confirmed he had broken a bone in his foot.

Miguel Angel Jimenez and an inspired Sergio Garcia swept hosts and favourites Spain into a one-stroke lead over England at golf’s World Cup today.

Italy forward coach Leicester Rutledge has been sacked less than a month before the Rugby Union World Cup, according to newspaper reports in New Zealand.

Rivaldo’s unsuccessful spell at AC Milan came to an end today when the European champions agreed to terminate the Brazilian World Cup winner’s contract following a request from the player.

There was disappointment for the Ireland U19 cricket team in their second match in Group D of the U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh today as they went down to Pakistan.

Fulham have signed Senegal World Cup star Papa Bouba Diop from French club Lens.

Munster flanker David Wallace has been called up to replace injured team-mate Alan Quinlan, who dislocated his left shoulder scoring his team’s only try in the 16-15 win over Argentina.

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South Africa coach Rudolf Straeuli and SA Rugby managing director Rian Oberholzer both stepped down from their respective positions today, according to reports in South Africa.

South Africa international Quinton Fortune is to be offered a new four-year contract by Manchester United.

David Beckham took part in his second full training session in 24 hours with the England squad in his bid to confirm his fitness for the World Cup opener with Sweden.

Portugal's Paulo Sousa is to have more tests on the thigh injury sustained in the World Cup warm-up game against China.

Ireland's World Cup woes are going from bad to worse as first McAteer, and now Kevin Kilbane, have to be treated for injuries.

A giant plaster cast of David Beckham's foot is being auctioned for charity.

Irish eyes will be on the Cameroon and Saudi Arabia Group E match at the World Cup today after Mick McCarthy’s men kept their hopes alive yesterday of reaching the second round.

Argentina captain Roberto Ayala’s thigh injury is not serious and there is renewed hope he will play in Friday’s World Cup clash with England.