Friday 30 October 2020
Fulham were unable to hold on for a win and so sit bottom of the early table.
The Girls in Green face Ukraine in a decisive Euro qualifier on Friday as they look to reach a first-ever major tournament.
Plus, how the Big Six came to be the top half-dozen dogs.
Kevin Brannigan excavates the writing of one of Ireland’s favourite pundits on another.
The panel will chat with our own Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of Ireland’s penultimate match, which is rescheduled for next weekend.
Dr Una May of Sport Ireland and Swim Ireland’s Kate Hills on child protection in Irish sport.
The Spanish goalkeeper was involved in the Chelsea errors which led to Che Adams’ goal for Southampton in today’s 3-3 draw.
The youngster became the club’s youngest ever senior debutant on a day when Longford Town’s promotion hopes suffered a blow.
Jaime Mata scored the only goal of the game as Ronald Koeman’s side failed to capitalise on Real Madrid’s home loss to Cadiz.
The Manchester City forward appeared to grab the assistant referee’s shoulder after a disputed throw-in decision.
Scoreline in no way flattered United despite early setback.
Phase Two of the Women’s National League kicked off today.
Cork’s Cian Coleman had a goal disallowed while Daryl Murphy came off the bench to make his first appearance for Waterford since he re-joined the club.
Anthony Lozano’s first-half goal proved enough for an unlikely win for the newcomers – their first in 29 years against Real.
Goal of the day came from Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen.
Ibrahimovic also missed a penalty as AC Milan ran out 2-1 winners over Inter.
Pep Guardiola saw his side claim the spoils against his former assistant Mikel Arteta.
Jordan Pickford’s tackle on Virgil Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson’s late disallowed goal have been called into question by the Reds.
Elsewhere in the English Football League there were assists for Irishmen Alan Judge, Corey O’Keeffe, Nathan Collins and Swords native, Peter Kioso.
Kepa Arrizabalaga endured another day to forget as Saints fought back to draw.
Klopp admits the injury suffered by Virgil Van Dijk is “not good”. Dutch ace and Thiago Alcantara were both injured by poor challenges.
Richarlison was sent off for the Toffees while Jordan Pickford avoided similar punishment for a dangerous lunge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Twenty-one-year-old made debut for Stephen Kenny’s men against Finland on Wednesday.
Rangers completed back-to-back wins at Parkhead for the first time since 1995.
Let coaches know how much they’re appreciated, because the importance of participation in sport for young people has never been more clear.
First Minister Arlene Foster has insisted new coronavirus regulations do not ban spectators in the grounds of elite sports.
The United manager insists he has not considered leaving Maguire out, but injury may force his hand.
The Galway native has ended a five-and-a-half-year spell at Queens Park Rangers to join Swansea City.
The champions were 4-0 winners over Nimes tonight.
The students have instead put one foot in the post-season series with a 5-1 win.
The decision has been made ahead of a Cabinet meeting on whether to send the country to level five.
West Ham, meanwhile, have signed Said Benrahma on a season-long loan deal.
Keith Long’s side are now guaranteed to finish in the top two after a goalless draw at Oriel Park.
It s a naked power grab by the biggest clubs, but with the lower leagues fighting for their lives after decades of Premier League greed, it may be worth accepting.
The 32-year-old is coming on board with East Bengal for the upcoming season.
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Olamide Shodipo will spend the remainder of the season with League One club Oxford United.
The pair have been added to the Championship club’s backroom staff.
Slovakia in search of a new manager ahead of next month’s Euros play-off against Northern Ireland.
It’s ‘a turning point for Irish football after the events of the last 18 months,’ says FAI president Gerry McAnaney.
The First Division clash is the latest fixture to be called off.
