The Republic of Ireland will not be going to the World Cup in South Africa next summer after a highly controversial 1–1 draw with France in Paris on Wednesday.
ATHENS, Greece—Not many Greeks dared to hope for Wednesday’s 1–0 victory on the road over Ukraine in Donetsk to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa next summer.
France and Portugal face a tight second leg only with a 1-0 advantage, Uruguay will face Costa Rica.
John Terry scored the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a five-point buffer atop the English Premier League.
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho said he was unhappy with all three teams -- his own, the opposition and the officials.
La Liga-Barca defeat Mallorca 4-2, local Derby Real ran out winners over Atletico 3-2. Serie A action saw Juve crush Atalanta 5-2.
The top two teams in the English Premier League face off at Stamford Bridge this Sunday.
Manchester United fought back in dramatic fashion at Old Trafford to reach knockout stage of the Champions League.
Chelsea produced another powerful performance against Bolton on Saturday to win by four goals.
David Beckham will rejoin AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in January 2010.