Inter boss says that having to play Ross Turnbull in goal should make no difference to his former club as he prepares to return to Stamford Bridge... more
The Football Association of Ireland has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and demanded that their controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France last night should be replayed... more
Video: Republic of Ireland look to their captain for inspiration tonight as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in France to reach next year’s World Cup... more
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has left Steven Reid, Andy Reid, Steve Finnan and Clinton Morrison out of the 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifying play-off against France... more
Sir Alex Ferguson has launched an impassioned defence of Manchester United's signing of young players and insisted it would be "crazy" to even contemplate paying parents... more
Football: Giovanni Trapattoni is confident Robbie Keane will be fit to lead the attack when the Republic of Ireland travel to Bulgaria for their crucial World Cup qualifying clash... more
Giovanni Trapattoni is determined to head into his eagerly-anticipated clash with native country Italy sitting proudly at the top of World Cup qualifying Group 8... more
Shay Given has spoken of his pride at being named captain by manager Giovanni Trapattoni more than 12 years after collecting his first Irish cap... more
Football: Paddy McCarthy goes into Crystal Palace's game against Nottingham Forest eager to impress Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni... more
Andy Reid looks set to miss out for the Republic of Ireland against Cyprus but boss Giovanni Trapattoni denies he has a problem with the Sunderland man... more
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is without three key players for his team's World Cup qualifier against Cyprus but has welcomed back Damien Duff... more
Practically unknown beyond the Portsmouth city limits less than a year ago, Avram Grant could become one of the most celebrated figures in European football's recent history... more
Sofia Coppola's boyfriend is lead singer and they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album this year. Now, Phoenix tell Nosheen Iqbal, they are set to conquer London
Move over, Mahiki. Nightclub entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling are soon to launch a new Eighties-inspired club in Chelsea, in honour of Lady Thatcher