David Beckham says he was the victim of bullying at school.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has warned his England players that it is important to come to terms with the pitches they will encounter in Japan and Korea during the World Cup as well as the climate.

Denmark’s preparations for the World Cup have turned to fitness after Morten Olsen’s squad settled into their Wakayama base.

Don Givens' Republic of Ireland Under 21's ended their World Cup qualifying

Gheorghe Hagi today resigned as coach of Romania.

The Football Association are believed to have earmarked Old Trafford as the venue for a possible World Cup play-off.

Dwight Yorke claims he will retire from international football if Trinidad and Tobago fail to qualify for the 2002 World Cup finals.

Former Portugal forward Eusebio has died at the age of 71, his former club Benfica have confirmed.

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll will undergo surgery for a trapped nerve in his shoulder next week and is expected to be ruled out for up to six months.

Ryder Cup wild card Ian Poulter will lead England’s challenge for the World Cup at Mission Hills in China at the end of November.

MUNSTER rugby star and former international Alan Quinlan was yesterday named as the 2010 Tipperary Person of the Year.

Michael Owen believes England’s squad is stronger than his former club Real Madrid as he insisted Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side should fear no team in the world – including Brazil and Argentina.

Chelsea have confirmed midfielder Michael Essien suffered a knee injury during today’s pre-season training.

French club La Rochelle have confirmed the signing of back-row forward Alfie To’oala from Leeds Carnegie.

A furious Gary Cahill accused Corinthians striker Emerson of smashing him in the face but he admitted he deserved to be sent off for his reaction in yesterday’s Club World Cup final defeat.

Irish international Denis Leamy is the latest Munster player set to be forced to retire through injury, the news expected to be confirmed today.

IRISH rugby head coach, Declan Kidney is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Limerick in recognition of his huge contribution to Irish sport, it was confirmed yesterday.

LIVERPOOL have given permission for striker Neil Mellor to speak to Hearts about a move north of the border.

FULHAM manager Chris Coleman yesterday vented his frustration over international friendly demands after Papa Bouba Diop returned from Senegal’s midweek win over Norway with a swollen foot and is doubtful for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Arsenal at Craven Cottage.