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Giovanni Trapattoni's unbeaten run as Republic of Ireland manager is ended as Poland hold on to win in a frantic finish at Croke Park.

Leeds United manager Gary McAllister says his side are hurting after Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Huddersfield Town.

Arsenal beat Manchester United and there are wins for Liverpool, Everton, Bolton and Portsmouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

Captain Mike Blair admits Scotland were taught a lesson in finishing after being torn apart by an experimental New Zealand side.

Eggert Jonsson's late header snatches the points for 10-man Hearts at St Mirren Park.

The Manchester United star picks his fantasy team, including the "most underrated player ever to play in England"

Pictures from Liverpool v Atletico Madrid and Roma v Chelsea

Australia's openers reach 50-0 in reply to India's 613-7 at stumps on day two of the third Test in Delhi.

A brilliant brace from Owen Garvan and Kevin Lisbie's first goal in 11 games gives Ipswich a comfortable win at Plymouth.

The Smurfs celebrate their 50th birthday this week with a feature-length movie and new television series in the making. But what makes the blue goblin-like creatures so popular?

Gareth Barry strikes the winner as Aston Villa produce a solid performance to overcome Ajax in Uefa Cup Group F.

Moseley are left to rue missed chances after a 26-17 defeat at Plymouth Albion.

Cameron Jerome earns Birmingham a point at Turf Moor in a game where Burnley dominated for long spells.

Road to World Cup 2010 - the NI fans story - Slovenia

St Mirren defeat Rangers 1-0 thanks to a wonderful goal from Stephen McGinn while Motherwell overcome Falkirk in a five-goal thriller at Fir Park.

Derek Riordan's double gives Hibernian victory over ten-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Pop star Will Young on fame, free drinks and loving Simon Cowell.

The lowdown on Chelsea's Champion's League opponents from the land of Dracula.

Memorable quotes and anecdotes from screen legend Paul Newman, who has died, aged 83.

Matthew Green nets three minutes into stoppage time as Torquay come from behind to beat Forest Green.

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