Ivory Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is facing an anxious wait to discover the extent of an injury to captain Didier Drogba.

Kieron Dyer has won his fight to be part of Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad for the World Cup.

Brazil midfielder Rivaldo has set his sights on achieving an impressive World Cup double - winning the final and being named as the tournament’s best player.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes looked forward to a summer of sport today after posting a 5% hike in profits in the first four months of the year.

Jonny Wilkinson’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad may have come as no surprise to New Zealand skipper Tana Umaga – but that does not mean he has to like it.

England arrived at the World Cup tonight with coach Clive Woodward repeating his belief that host nation and defending champions Australia will be the team to beat.

Australia 51 England 15

Jerome Boateng has provided a boost to Germany's World Cup squad by stepping up his return to training following a hamstring injury.

World number three Lee Westwood will divide his time between Europe and America next year after deciding to rejoin the PGA Tour in 2012.

Jake White’s agent does not expect the World Cup-winning coach to lead the British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa next year.

New Zealand flanker Jerry Collins has set his sights on a switch to Europe.

Jerome Valcke tried to secure a payoff of several million pounds from Fifa just a week before he was suspended, it can be disclosed.

WALES coach Warren Gatland has committed himself to the job until the end of the 2011 World Cup despite his feelings on the club-versus-country row over the release of players.

Joachim Low has denied that his Germany team will settle for a draw against the United States so that former boss Jurgen Klinsmann’s side can also progress in the World Cup.

Ireland manager Paul McNaughton believes a gruelling autumn has offered an insight into the demands of the World Cup.

Robbie Keane has challenged his Republic of Ireland team-mates to come off the pitch at the Stade de France tonight with no regrets.

The Co Sligo-based sports group that counts Real Madrid and Barcelona amongst its clients is set for a record year in 2014 and is on course to achieve €5 million in profits.