Greece coach Michael Skibbe blasted FIFA's decision to ban Roma defender Kostas Manolas from Thursday's World Cup play-off first leg away to Croatia for "intentionally seeking a yellow card".... more »
Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura said Monday he had no doubt his team would qualify to challenge for a fifth World Cup title in Russia next year as they prepare for this week's play-off against Sweden.... more »
Goal-scoring talisman Tim Cahill took an ice machine on board the long flight to Honduras on Monday to treat his injured ankle as he races to be fit for this week's vital World Cup playoff.... more »
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was banned from driving for 16 months on Thursday after pleading guilty to drink-driving in the Scottish city of Edinburgh.... more »
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Friday called for further information after FIFA confirmed it paid the Football Association of Ireland five million euros ($5.55 million) to drop a legal case.... more »
