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Porterfield of dreams

Ireland captain William Porterfield is already dreaming of another World Cup fairytale as his side begin their bid to qualify for the 2011 tournament.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2009

Agbonlahor call-up

England coach Fabio Capello has sought to ease a growing striker crisis by handing a surprise call-up to Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2009

A shirt worn by Lionel Messi in a match for Argentina against Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Fifa World Cup on display at Sotheby’s in New York (Peter K Afriyie/AP)

Set of six Lionel Messi World Cup shirts sells for £6.1m at auction in New York

Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s World Cup have sold for 7. 8 million dollars (£6. 1 million), auction house Sotheby’s announced.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

<p>Tongan international and former Connaught player, Leva Fifita. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher</p>

Fexco to sponsor Tonga's rugby team

Fexco's sponsorship will also provide support for the team's travel to France, as well as supplying necessary kits and training materials

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Rugby: West End drives Woodward’s desire to win again

CLIVE WOODWARD soaked up the astounding scenes of celebration in London’s West End with obvious enjoyment but as soon as the victory parade for England’s World Cup triumph was over the team’s guiding force was already consigning the day to the history books.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

Second World Cup success for Allen

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.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Sporting events set to cost RTÉ €10m

CASH-STRAPPED RTÉ will have to pay out up to €10 million to broadcast the soccer World Cup and the Six Nations Rugby games this year.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2010

Ban rules Lima out of Samoa’s swansong

SAMOA captain Brian Lima’s landmark fifth World Cup was brought to a premature end yesterday when he was banned for three weeks for a high tackle on England’s Jonny Wilkinson in Saturday’s 44-22 defeat.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

Scottish group to carry out review

THE FAI has announced that the Scotland-based sport management consultancy Genesis will conduct the review into the association’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup finals.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002

Eales picks Wallabies to win World Cup

FORMER captain John Eales yesterday pronounced World Cup holders Australia as favourites to again claim the rug

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Michael’s torture at time on his Owen

MICHAEL OWEN admits life can be “torturous” killing the time between big games at World Cup tournaments.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

<p>Emiliano Martinez has been criticised for his celebrations (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

A stupid decision – Patrick Vieira criticises Emiliano Martinez’s celebrations

Vieira, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, feels what he has seen from Martinez has put a dampener on Argentina’s success.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

<p>Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu</p>

Qatar countdown: World Cup goal for Japan is quarter-finals... at least

Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu and Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma are included in Japan squad but there is no place for Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

<p>RULED OUT: Neymar's ankle injury will rule him out of Friday's Group H fixture with Cameroon, Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar has confirmed. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.</p>

Neymar ruled out of Brazil's final group game against Cameroon

Neymar will miss Brazil’s last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

<p>DOUBLE JOBBING: Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is determined not to lose focus as a potential clash looms between his two national coaching roles across both codes of rugby.</p>

Double-jobbing Michael Cheika determined not to lose focus

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is determined not to lose focus as a potential clash looms between his two national coaching roles across both codes of rugby

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

<p>BIG BLOW: N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for four months after having surgery on a hamstring injury. Pic: John Walton/PA</p>

N’Golo Kante out of World Cup after hamstring surgery

France and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup after undergoing an operation on his hamstring which will see him sidelined for four months

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

World Cup organisers say the policy is for visitors aged six and over ‘regardless of the individual’s vaccination status’ (Nick Potts/PA)

Qatar confirms Covid-19 test requirements for World Cup fans

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative Covid-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat Covid-19, organisers said on Thursday.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

<p>KEY TO QUALIFICATION: Ireland’s Katie McCabe with Nino Gujabidze of Georgia. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

Vera Pauw names Republic of Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

Ireland will host Finland in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, September 1st in what is expected to be a record crowd after tickets for the game sold out in just 30 minutes.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

<p>Turkey's midfielder Ozan Tufan (C) celebrates with defenders Umut Meras (L) and Caglar Soyuncu after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match between Norway and Turkey at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga on March 27, 2021. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)</p>

Norway again protest about Qatar, then Turkey dent World Cup hopes

Ozan Tufan scored two superb goals as Turkey cruised to victory

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

POLL: Who scored the best goal in the World Cup group stages?

POLL: Who scored the best goal in the World Cup group stages?

Messi? Ronaldo? Someone else?

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018