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Warning: watching football could be damaging to your health

FOOTBALL could be damaging to your health as new research suggests that avid football viewers are in increasing danger.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

Sports stars line out in blood appeal

LITTLE Eoghan O’Sullivan was the picture of health when he lined out with Ireland’s rugby heroes at Lansdowne Road in Dublin yesterday.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

Experts to help England stop spies

ENGLAND has recruited security experts to stop spies from penetrating the team’s Rugby World Cup camp in Australia.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003

<p>QATAR-BOUND: Manchester United's Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's squad for the World Cup. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire</p>

Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand confirms Christian Eriksen for Qatar

Christian Eriksen will make his return to tournament football in Qatar, 18 months after his on-pitch cardiac arrest, after he was confirmed for the Denmark World Cup squad

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

<p>GLORY DAYS: West Germany captain Uwe Seeler and England skipper Bobby Moore before kick off in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley. </p>

German great Uwe Seeler dies aged 85

The striker played in four World Cups and was the losing skipper in the 1966 final.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

<p>Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket (Niall Carson/PA)</p>

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38

The Dubliner inspired a victory over England at the 2011 World Cup.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Silver medallists return from Hockey World Cup

In welcoming the side Minister Ross announced an additional 1.5 million Euro in support to Irish teams competing in major competitions.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2018

Ireland not only victims of ‘Hand of Henry’

By Gerry Cox, St Petersburg

Tue, 10 Jul, 2018

<p>The English Football Association said on Twitter that it welcomed “the Government’s pledge of £2.8million towards a potential bid” for the 2030 World Cup.</p>

FAI 'delighted' as joint bid for 2030 World Cup gets government support

“Staging a Fifa World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our nations.”

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Finn Russell will captain Scotland against France on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Finn Russell to captain Scotland in World Cup warm-up against France

The 30-year-old will lead the team in the absence of Jamie Ritchie, who misses out with a minor niggle. Scotland

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Ireland face venue headache over World Cup play-off

Even if the Irish football team qualify for a World Cup play-off place by winning tonight’s crunch match against Switzerland, they may be left with nowhere in the country to play the home tie, it emerged today.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Coach hoping away fans can help Pole-axe Irish

Polish manager Waldemar Fornalik is hoping that the sizeable away support in the Aviva Stadium tonight will help his side overcome Giovanni Trapattoni’s Irish side.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Injury-free Zebo zeroes in on World Cup squad

Simon Zebo is targeting a place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad for next year’s World Cup.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2014

Respite for England RFU with record €10m profit

ENGLAND’S RFU were last night offered some respite from the chaos that has engulfed Twickenham by posting a record financial performance of £8.7m (€10m) profit.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2011

Porterfield: We can qualify for next World Cup

IRELAND captain William Porterfield believes his side’s displays at the World Cup have proved they can overcome restricted qualification rules at future tournaments.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

Blatter turns down request for evidence

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has declined an invitation to give evidence about World Cup bidding allegations to a Parliamentary committee.

Wed, 25 May, 2011

South Korea bask in glory

Tottenham defender Lee Young-Pyo savoured the moment as South Korea chalked up their first win in the World Cup on European soil.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2006

Final check for Gerrard

Sven-Goran Eriksson will check on Steven Gerrard’s fitness before he finalises his team for today’s World Cup clash with Paraguay.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

Keanu Reeves loving the World Cup

Hollywood heartthrob Keanu Reeves has spoken of his enthusiasm for the World Cup – but refused to predict whether England would beat Sweden tonight.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Beckham fit to face Uruguay

England skipper David Beckham is confident he will be fit for Wednesday’s friendly international with Uruguay – as he tipped his country to win the World Cup if they perform to their best.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006