Brazil midfielder Kleberson is still determined to secure a dream move to the Premiership.

Roy Hodgson will put off making a decision on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s fitness until the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Italy.

Claiming a fourth World Cup title wasn’t enough for Germany, as they helped to set a host of social media records during their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.

Equestrian: The precocious talent of show jumper Bertram Allen combined with the veteran experience of the stallion Romanov to beat the sport’s elite in the World Cup class in Bordeaux, France, on Saturday.

In an echo of the FAI investigation after the Saipan debacle, independent consultant Brian Porteous of Genesis Consulting is to commence a review of the Irish team's performances in Rugby World Cup 2007.

Gary Neville was again absent from England’s final training session before tomorrow’s World Cup group clash against Sweden in Cologne.

Chelsea defender John Terry is the only England player to make it into the World Cup squad of the tournament.

Australia coach John Connolly believes it will take a special performance from the Wallabies if they are to upset New Zealand at the World Cup next October.

England World Cup footballer Wayne Bridge was injured during a “disturbance” outside a nightclub, it emerged today.

Poland captain Jacek Bak admits his team are planning a ‘Great Escape’ from the Group A after losing 2-0 to Ecuador.

FIFA’s disciplinary chiefs will begin to consider Wayne Rooney’s suspension tomorrow.

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has insisted personal milestones are "just not important" in the context of his country's stuttering World Cup campaign.

Paul O’Connell last night hit back at suggestions that Ireland set their expectations too high ahead of this year’s World Cup when they said they could win it.

Italy’s World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi believes Fabio Cannavaro deserved to pick up the Ballon D’Or.

World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi could make a shock return to the Italy set-up, although his successor Roberto Donadoni’s position is not under threat despite a disappointing start to his reign.

Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he has not slammed the door on David James’ World Cup hopes.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has strenuously refuted suggestions of a bust-up with Roy Keane after a number of players were pictured in a nightclub on Friday night.

Theo Walcott is poised to make his first appearance for the England U21 side, barely seven weeks after being part of the senior squad for the World Cup finals.

Scotland manager Walter Smith has told the Tartan Army there is reason for optimism despite missing out on the World Cup.