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Agent: Robinho keen on Barca

Manchester City forward Robinho would love to move to Barcelona this summer, according to his agent.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2010

Ireland climb to 26th in rankings

THE Republic of Ireland have jumped three places to 26th in the latest world rankings which were released by FIFA yesterday. Giovanni Trapattoni’s side continued their march up the ranking table after the 2-1 victory over Georgia in the FIFA World Cup group 8 qualifier last month.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Cricketers step into the unknown against Afghanistan in Super Eight qualifier

IRELAND take a step into the unknown today with a first match against Afghanistan as the Super Eight phase of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers commences in Gauteng.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2009

Angry coach gets Lippi with Italian critics

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi expects his side to prove their critics wrong when they take on Ukraine in today’s World Cup quarter-final in Hamburg.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2006

<p>FULL OF PRAISE: FIFA President Gianni Infantino.</p>

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino hails best ever group stage

Former champions Argentina, Spain, Germany and Brazil all suffered shock group-stage losses and Africa, Asia and North America were represented in the last 16 along with traditional powerhouses South America and Europe.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

<p>ON THE RISE: Kika Nazareth of Portugal celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Portugal and Vietnam. Pic: Phil Walter/Getty Images</p>

Encarnação and Nazareth give Portugal lift-off and end Vietnam’s World Cup hopes

ortugal are third in Group E with three points and will face the USA in their final group game in Auckland while Vietnam, yet to score or pick up a point, take on the Netherlands in Dunedin.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

<p>Eben Etzebeth. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

Etzebeth: We will give everything to win All Blacks tie

The southern hemisphere powerhouses clash in a final warm-up fixture before they cross the English channel, where South Africa will defend the title they won in Japan four years ago.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

<p>Alessia Russo celebrates the winning goal for England (Isabel Infantes/PA)</p>

Second-half Alessia Russo strike sends England into World Cup semi-final

Leicy Santos gave Colombia the lead when she looped an effort over Mary Earps after 44 minutes.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Unchanged France to face England

France have named an unchanged team for the World Cup semi-final against England in Paris on Saturday.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2007

New Zealand's Hayman to join Newcastle Falcons

New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has confirmed he will join Guinness Premiership side Newcastle Falcons after the World Cup.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2007

O'Driscoll injury rocks team

Captain Brian O’Driscoll could be a doubt for Ireland for the World Cup after being punched in the face in a warm-up game last night.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2007

Zico excited by rise of Japanese

Japan coach Zico believes the nation is on the rise and the Brazil legend has been delighted with their progress the last two years after hosting the World Cup.

Mon, 31 May, 2004

Rain makes Ireland feel at home

Ireland trained in heavy rain in Australia today, for the first time since a downpour during a session in Perth last June as they prepared to face the World Cup hosts on their Summer Tour.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2003

FIFA scrap new 'replay' policy

World Cup organisers today scrapped their policy of showing replays of controversial incidents on giant screens inside stadiums in Korea and Japan.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2002

Ronaldo misses hat-trick of chances in first half

Germany 0 Brazil 0

Sun, 30 Jun, 2002

Backlash fears for England 2018 dismissed

Fears that England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup may suffer a backlash by a FIFA bribery scandal have been downplayed by a senior member of world football’s governing body.

Sun, 17 Oct, 2010

Lewsey expects no favours from France

Josh Lewsey has urged England to leave no stone unturned in their quest for RBS 6 Nations glory tomorrow night.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

<p>RIP: Only two members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad survive after the death of George Cohen. Pic: PA</p>

George Cohen dies aged 83 – what became of England’s 1966 World Cup winners?

The class of 1966 still remain the only England men’s side to lift a trophy at a major tournament

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

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Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

Hosea hoping to stay in gear ahead of World Cup

New Zealand winger Hosea Gear is not taking a place in the All Blacks World Cup squad for granted, despite scoring five tries in four games on their Grand Slam tour of the Home Unions.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2010