Smith rules himself out of Scotland job

Rangers manager does not want to return to international arena, leaving Craig Levein as favourite to succeed Craig Burley

Henry admits shame but apology falls short

France striker says a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution — and gets support from Arsene Wenger, his former manager

Samaras savours role in Greece triumph

The striker has put on hold any celebration for reaching the World Cup because he wants to target success with Celtic

Egypt erupts after World Cup football defeat

Angry sports fans have burned Algerian flags and bombarded the embassy after the country dashed Egypt's World Cup hopes

‘We've put man on Moon but can’t get this right’

The football world gives its reaction to the handball by Thierry Henry including some backing from an unlikely source

Cudicini leaves hospital after surgery

Tottenham goalkeeper, who injured his wrists and pelvis in a motorcycle accident, will be on crutches for about 11 weeks

Wenger: France should agree to replay

Arsenal manager "embarrassed" by World Cup play-off victory in Paris and backs Thierry Henry's call for Ireland rematch

Premier League previews: Gerrard to return

All the team news, injury problems and squads from around the grounds for the weekend matches in the top flight

Arrests made in Europe's biggest betting probe

Fifteen people held and documents seized after coordinated swoops in Germany, Britain, Austria and Switzerland

French minister calls for World Cup replay

Economy Minister breaks ranks with Sarkozy to call for replay of France v Ireland qualifier after Thierry Henry handball

Time for footballers to condemn their own

Tony Cascarino says the game cannot expect to rid itself of cheating if players are not prepared to hold each other to account

Keane: 'Ireland can only blame themselves'

The Ipswich Town manager says his countrymen were not mentally strong enough and should 'get over it'

Ferguson joins clamour for video referees

United manager believes it is time Fifa reconsidered their stance and introduce technology to aid decision-making

McCarthy gives backing for video technology

The Wolves manager believes it would make players such as Thierry Henry more accountable for their misdemeanours

Fifa rejects Ireland's replay demands

Football's governing body will not sanction a rematch of World Cup play-off despite outrage over Henry handball

France up to seventh in world rankings

Thierry Henry's controversial handball has helped Raymond Domenech's side leapfrog England who slip down to ninth

Henry is not a cheat, says Beckham

England midfielder has defended the France striker after his handball in the World Cup play-off win over Ireland sparked outrage

Video replays a must for World Cup

Patrick Barclay says there can be no debate now – technology will have to be brought in for the 2010 finals in South Africa

Hiddink ponders future as luck runs out

Good fortune has finally deserted Guus Hiddink and the Dutchman was considering his future as Russia’s national coach

A replay with Ireland? You must be joking

Thierry Henry says sorry as French football authorities add fuel to handball controversy by defying calls to replay the match

Benítez says Johnson is among the elite

England international Glen Johnson has been hailed as one of the best full backs in Europe by his manager at Liverpool

Bellamy: I could be done in two years

Manchester City forward fears he may be forced to hang up his boots because of the physical toll injuries have taken on him

Ireland players looking for someone to blame

Damien Duff claimed Ireland would have won a penalty shoot-out while Robbie Keane said Fifa favoured bigger nations

Henry's gallant words return to haunt him

Former Arsenal striker finds tables turned having been so swift to condemn cheating and poor refereeing while in England

Referee Hansson forced to seek shelter

Swedes fiercely critical of referee Martin Hansson for missing Thierry Henry handball in the build-up to France’s decisive goal