The Republic of Ireland have maintained a perfect record at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, winning all three matches staged there, including a dramatic 3-2 success over the Netherlands earlier this year. Cork-born O’Sullivan was suspended for that fixture, but she is excited about playing in her hometown again. “Playing here is something I truly enjoy. It […]
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The Republic of Ireland have announced that Sunday’s UEFA Nations League B3 fixture against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, will proceed as planned. On Saturday morning, there was considerable uncertainty over whether the match would take place. A pre-match press conference featuring manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and a player had been set for 09:15 BST, but it […]
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Cristian Volpato’s immediate eligibility to represent the Socceroos will be determined by Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed that a follow-up test returned a positive result for cocaine. Police stopped Volpato on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge on 24 July, where an initial roadside screening indicated the presence of cocaine. The 22-year-old later arranged an independent examination […]
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Xabi Alonso has declined to confirm whether Chelsea would reject an attempt from Manchester City to buy Enzo Fernández. Uncertainty continues to surround Fernández’s future, and a departure from Stamford Bridge remains possible despite Chelsea’s informal deadline for written offers of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder having passed. City are considering a late approach […]
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Ahead of the new campaign, Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to demonstrate the hunger required to retain their Premier League crown. He also made clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave the club during the current transfer window. Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry on Friday evening, aiming to win consecutive league […]
Continue ReadingThe FIGC has held discussions with ex-Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Brazil’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti regarding the possibility of leading the struggling national side. The federation aims to name the new Italy manager this week, as the Azzurri continue to recover from failing to reach the World Cup for the third consecutive time. […]
Continue ReadingInter Miami have secured Casemiro on a free transfer, but Major League Soccer is examining whether the South Florida club engaged in tampering during the pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder. The midfielder has inked a deal that runs from now until the end of the 2027 “sprint season,” the short campaign that precedes MLS’s shift […]
Continue ReadingSpain’s manager Luis de la Fuente has ruled out deploying a dedicated marker on Lionel Messi during the World Cup final, despite the Argentine captain’s staggering tally of eight goals and four assists in the tournament and a personal lesson that hints otherwise. Ahead of Sunday’s showpiece in New Jersey, De la Fuente recalled his […]
Continue ReadingThe General Assembly of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has approved a proposal for the Republic of Ireland to proceed with their scheduled Nations League matches against Israel. The proposal was carried during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, with 75 votes in favor and 32 opposed from […]
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