Bruce backs Bent for England call
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes striker Darren Bent "has to be" in England boss Fabio Capello's squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Republic admit defeat over replay
The Football Association of Ireland admits defeat in their attempts to be granted a replay of their World Cup play-off clash with France.

Fifa issues world ban to Iraqi FA
Fifa suspends the Irag Football Association from competitive matches following governmental interference.

Levein plays down Scotland link
Craig Levein says talking about the vacant Scotland manager's position would be disrespectful to his club Dundee United.

Egypt could quit internationals
Egypt threaten to quit football for two years as the row following their World Cup play-off defeat to Algeria escalates.

Irish 'cheated' by Henry handball
Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne says he felt "cheated" after Thierry Henry's handball helped France deny Ireland of a place at the World Cup.

Smith explains Scotland decision
Rangers manager Walter Smith says it would be wrong to return for a second spell in charge of Scotland.

Laszlo interested in Scotland job
Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo says he is open to talks with the SFA about the Scotland job, but Hibs manager John Hughes is not interested.

Scots seeded third for Euro draw
Scotland will be among the third seeds when the draw for Euro 2012 qualifying is made in February.

McLeish 'baffled' by ban U-turn
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish expresses surprise that the next Scotland manager will be free to select banned players Allan McGregor and Barry Ferguson.

The hand of Henry
Lee Dixon and Emmanuel Petit debate the French striker's reputation

Who has made it to South Africa?
The countries who are joining the hosts at the 2010 World Cup

World Cup 2010 map
Check out South Africa's 10 venues for this time next year

Weary Tevez eyes 2010 retirement
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez says he is tired of too much football and may retire if Argentina win the World Cup.

McCarthy aiming for fresh start
South Africa's Benni McCarthy has apologised for his previous misbehaviour on his return to the Bafana Bafana fold.

Drogba out of Ivory Coast game
Injured striker Didier Drogba pulls out of Ivory Coast's final World Cup qualifier against Guinea this weekend.

Win seals Argentina qualification
Argentina seal their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after securing a narrow 1-0 win in Uruguay.

Italy seal World Cup finals berth
World champions Italy, Germany, Denmark and Serbia all book their places at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Pick your England XI
Pick your England side for Wednesday's friendly in Germany

Lithuania U21 0-0 England U21
England Under-21s remain second in their European Championship qualifying group after a frustrating goalless draw against Lithuania.

Capello eyes positives after loss
England coach Fabio Capello insists he learned lessons from his side's friendly loss to Brazil, despite being outclassed for long periods in Doha.

Brazil 1-0 England
Nilmar's goal early in the second half condemns an under-strength England side to defeat against Brazil in Qatar.

Brown concern over Scots plight
Former Scotland boss Craig Brown believes the side lack spirit

Burley reeling after Scots loss
Scotland manager George Burley says his side folded "like a pack of cards" in the friendly defeat by Wales.

Scottish FA dismayed by TV plan
Scottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith hits out at a recommendation to make Scotland international matches free-to-air.

Allen expecting strong Welsh win
Joe Allen expects Wales' under-21 side to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina and extend their Uefa qualifying Group Three lead.

Modest Ramsey lauds team effort
Aaron Ramsey praises his Wales team-mates after he inspired Wales to a 3-0 friendly win over Scotland in Cardiff.

Church dedicates goal to father
Striker Simon Church dedicates his first Wales senior goal to his late father Bruce, who died in September.

Worthington pleased with display
Nigel Worthington is pleased with his Northern Ireland team's display despite losing at home to Serbia.

Northern Ireland 0-1 Serbia
Danko Lazovic scores the only goal to give Serbia victory over Northern Ireland in a Belfast friendly.

N Ireland U21 1-1 Germany U21
Oliver Norwood scores in the fourth minute of injury-time to give Northern Ireland their first point in the U21 European Championship qualifiers.

France 1-1 Rep of Ire (agg 2-1)
The Republic of Ireland are heartbroken as a controversial goal by William Gallas takes France to the World Cup finals.

Diarra hits back in Republic row
France's Lassana Diarra accuses Republic of Ireland players of "making up stories" after tempers flared at the end of Saturday's World Cup play-off.

French 'disrespect' riled Andrews
Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews says an uncalled for comment led to his final-whistle spat in the World Cup play-off first leg.

Republic of Ireland 0-1 France
The Republic of Ireland face an uphill task to make the World Cup finals after Nicolas Anelka's goal helps France win the first leg of their play-off.

Panel names free-to-air choices
England's home Ashes Tests and away football qualifiers would return to free-to-air television under new recommendations.

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Algeria footballers hurt in Cairo
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Enke funeral to be held on Sunday
Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke is to be buried on Sunday in a small ceremony near his home following a memorial service at the Hannover stadium.