World cup


No luck for the Irish as French cheats prosper

Ireland’s football team was cruelly denied a place at next year’s World Cup in South Africa due to a blatant piece of cheating from the French this morning, declares Neil Walker.

Tantrums, strikes and soccer Indonesian-style

Indonesia’s national soccer league might need to step up a notch if it wants in on the World Cup following a season beset by head-butting, tantrums and violence against referees.

MCG vs. Stadium Australia: a FIFA World Cup final showdown

Despite the love in the room for the G last night, there are serious questions over the suitability of the ground for hosting the FIFA World Cup.

The Lowy down on why Rudd Labor just loves the round ball code

It’s always unwise to get between an Australian politician and some sportsmen.

Can India’s cricketers keep the Twenty20 ball rolling?

Three days after India won maiden Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa, the euphoria generated all over the Indian continent has yet to subside.