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Van Nistelrooy returns to Netherlands setup ahead of World Cup

Ex-Dutch international Van Nistelrooy has previous experience with the national squad as an assistant to past coaches Guus Hiddink and Danny Blind.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

<p>BACK-TO-BACK: The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the Under-17 World Cup. Pic: FAI.</p>

Cork City's Cillian Murphy nets hat-trick as Ireland seal spot at U17 World Cup

Unfortunately, Croatia’s 1-1 draw with Poland ended the young Boys in Green’s chance of reaching the 2026 Euros in Estonia though.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

<p>Ireland players react as the World Cup dream comes to an end. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

What's next for Ireland after World Cup despair in Prague?

What does 2026 now have in store for Heimir Hallgrímsson's men?

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Seeds of hope for France 2016

Ireland need to beat Kazakhstan at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night if they are to be in with a chance of being second seeds in the draw for the qualifying rounds for the Euro 2016 finals in France.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Jagger: Brazil defeat not my fault

Despite being branded a jinx for the football teams he backs, Mick Jagger is refusing to take the blame for Brazil’s World Cup thrashing on Tuesday, which he watched live in Belo Horizonte.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2014

De Villiers in fitness race

South Africa captain and former Munster player Jean de Villiers faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

MP calls on Blair to pressure Fergie to include Rooney

Conservative MP Greg Hands today called on British prime minister Tony Blair to use his “long standing friendship” with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to “lobby for (Wayne) Rooney’s inclusion”.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Lippi dismisses United link

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United after the World Cup.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2006

Robinson: Pitches have hurt England

Paul Robinson claims the dry German pitches are hurting England’s passing game.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2006

Senderos facing two-month lay-off

Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos will miss the first two months of the season with the injury he suffered on World Cup duty.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2006

Blatter: World Cup deadline could be delayed

FIFA president Sepp Blatter admits the deadline for World Cup squad selection could be pushed back following objections from Sven-Goran Eriksson and Jurgen Klinsmann.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2006

Wenger calms Cole World Cup fears

Arsene Wenger is confident Ashley Cole will return to action for Arsenal in time to prove his fitness for the World Cup.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2006

Defoe fears he will miss out

Tottenham’s England striker Jermain Defoe fears he may not have enough time left to prove he is worth a place in Sven-Goran Eriksson’s World Cup squad.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006

Retirement beckoning for Nedved

Pavel Nedved admits he may join Zinedine Zidane in retiring from all football after the World Cup.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Rebrov gets World Cup green light

Ukraine’s Sergei Rebrov will be fit for the World Cup after tests on his thigh injury revealed the damage was not serious.

Sun, 28 May, 2006

Ballack given Blues deadline

Jose Mourinho has told Michael Ballack to decide before the World Cup if he will join Chelsea.

Sun, 16 Apr, 2006

Ferguson to call shots on Rooney

Alex Ferguson has left Sven-Goran Eriksson in no doubt he will be the one who has the final say on whether Wayne Rooney goes to the World Cup.

Tue, 02 May, 2006

Henry puts France in the lead

Rep of Ireland 0 France 1

Wed, 07 Sep, 2005

USA look set to end losing run

The United States took a giant stride towards ending their unwanted World Cup record during a pulsating opening period against Japan in Gosford.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Speed bows out of international football

Wales midfielder Gary Speed has announced his retirement from international following tonight’s 3-2 defeat by Poland.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004