Football

Keane won't give up on World Cup dream

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:04 GMT

Robbie Keane is refusing to accept that his World Cup dream is over despite FIFA rejecting the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay of their play-off with France.

UEFA investigate match-fixing allegations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:54 GMT

UEFA are looking into 12 matches in the Europa League and three in the Champions League as part of their investigation into alleged match-fixing.

United figure out Ferdinand injury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will not be consigned to a lengthy period on the sidelines after identifying the root of his current injury problems.

Smith rules out Scotland return

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

Rangers manager Walter Smith has ruled himself out of the running to become boss of Scotland for a second time.

Replay would be fair - Henry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution".

FIFA rule out Irish replay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France.

Fifa rule out Ireland France replay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:26:11 GMT

FIFA today dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes of replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. The world governing body ruled that the result cannot be changed and the match cannot be replayed.

France coach Domenech: Don't blame us

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

France coach Raymond Domenech is baffled as to why his side are being portrayed as the guilty party.

Duff: I would have handled the ball

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has admitted he probably would have replicated Thierry Henry's now infamous handball if the opportunity had arisen at the other end of the field.

England named top seeds for Euro 2012 draw

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

England have been named among the top seeds for February's Euro 2012 qualifying draw - but Scotland are in the third.

Ancelotti puts faith in youth

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to give Daniel Sturridge and Fabio Borini their chance when Chelsea lose Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou in January.

Scholes in plea for Fergie to stay on as Manchester United boss

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Paul Scholes says boss Sir Alex Ferguson should stay in the Manchester United hotseat for as long as he wants.

Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have the strength to cope without injured frontman Robin van Persie.

Trapattoni turns whistle blower over choice of ref

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni wants Fifa to explain their choice of referee for its controversial World Cup exit in Paris.

Liverpool keep Aquilani waiting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

Alberto Aquilani may have to wait a little longer before gaining his first start for Liverpool.

Beckham: Henry is no cheat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT

David Beckham has defended Thierry Henry following the France striker's controversial handball.

Fifa won't hand Irish World Cup rematch

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:03 GMT

The Republic of Ireland's plea to have their World Cup play-off decider with France replayed looks certain to end in failure.

Dempsey wants Hodgson to remain Fulham boss

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:03 GMT

Clint Dempsey has urged Fulham to make sure they keep hold of manager Roy Hodgson.

Scholes enjoys a break away

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:59 GMT

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England.

Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:59 GMT

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have the strength to cope without injured frontman Robin van Persie.

Bouma suffers new setback

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:59 GMT

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out of action.

FIFA rule out replay for Republic

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:24 GMT

The Republic of Ireland's pleas to have their World Cup clash with France replayed are likely to fall on deaf ears.

FAI call on FIFA for replay

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:24 GMT

Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has urged FIFA to uphold their own principles and "step up to the plate" by agreeing to replay Wednesday night's controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France.

Irish lodge official complaint

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:29:05 GMT

The Football Association of Ireland have lodged a formal complaint with world governing body FIFA over the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France.

Football

Keane won't give up on World Cup dream

UEFA investigate match-fixing allegations

Top bosses back video assistance

United figure out Ferdinand injury

Smith rules out Scotland return

Replay would be fair - Henry

FIFA rule out Irish replay

Fifa rule out Ireland France replay

France coach Domenech: Don't blame us

Duff: I would have handled the ball

England named top seeds for Euro 2012 draw

Ancelotti puts faith in youth

Scholes in plea for Fergie to stay on as Manchester United boss

Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow

Trapattoni turns whistle blower over choice of ref

Liverpool keep Aquilani waiting

Beckham: Henry is no cheat

Fifa won't hand Irish World Cup rematch

Dempsey wants Hodgson to remain Fulham boss

Scholes enjoys a break away

Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow

Bouma suffers new setback

FIFA rule out replay for Republic

FAI call on FIFA for replay

Irish lodge official complaint