Irish bid to upset under-fire Domenech
Gareth MaherGareth Maher finds the build-up to Ireland's play-off with France has been all about the coaches.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Brain Drain in Ukraine
The Fifth officialThe Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the World Cup qualifiers.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Lippi looks for omens as patchy Italy qualify
ReutersHolders Italy needed a little bit of luck to qualify for next year's World Cup finals and coach Marcello Lippi hopes some other omens will point towards a successful campaign in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009World Cup round-up
Soccernet staffIn a night of drama in World Cup qualifying, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Denmark and the Ivory Coast all secured safe passage to the 2010 finals in South Africa, while others will have to wait another four years after their dreams were shattered.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Stoke's Lawrence called up to Ireland squad
Liam Lawrence has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad to face Nigeria later this month.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "sean may" make the list?
