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Pittsburgh Steelers share vision to play NFL games at Croke Park

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long-term vision to play an NFL game on Irish soil, with a fixture at Croke Park an ambition openly held by the American franchise.

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Republic of Ireland to face Spain in European Under-17 Championship quarter-finals

The Republic of Ireland will take on Spain in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on Saturday, kick-off 7pm (Irish time).

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'Best feeling ever' – Ireland Under-17s cresting European wave

Mason Melia says his goal in the all-important win over Hungary in the UEFA European Under-17 Championships is the best feeling he's ever had.

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Falconets aim for another big win against Togo

Still thrilled by their 7-0 spanking of the U-20 girls of Niger Republic in the opening match of Group B of the on-going WAFU B U-20 Women Championship in Kumasi, Nigeria’s Falconets cannot wait for today to fire from all cylinders once more, against their Togolese counterparts, to reach the tournament’s semifinals before their match against Burkina Faso on Sunday. Forward Opeyemi Ajakaye, who won a FIFA U-17 World Cup bronze medal with the Flamingos in India last year, turned up with a hat-trick, and defender Jumoke Alani and midfielder Chinyere Kalu were also among the goalscorers as the World Cup quarterfinalists steamrolled the girls from Niamey on Sunday. Victory over the Togolese today, will assure the Falconets of a place in the semifinals, which is why they will pull no punches right from kickoff by 6.00 p.m. at the Baba Yara Stadium. On Sunday, the Falconets will be up against Burkina Faso in the last match of Group B, scheduled for the Paa Joe Stadium also in Kumasi. Hosts, Ghana heads Group A, which also has the Republic of Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.

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Ruthless Ireland U17s beat Hungary book Euro quarter-final spot

Republic of Ireland U17s 4-2 Hungary

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Falconets tackles Niger Republic at WAFU B U20 Women Tourney

FIFA World Cup quarter-finalists, Falconets of Nigeria will today trade tackle against Niger Republic in the first match of Group B WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship in Kumasi, Ghana.

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Cambodia emerge from troubled past in hope of building football future

T he big European teams summer in Asia on a regular basis but never make it to Cambodia despite the fact that Phnom Penh is a more passionate football hotbed than sleek megacities such as Shanghai, Singapore and Seoul. Cambodia is, however, slowly emerging in football with big crowds, young talent and, just this month, the hosting of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. This mini-Olympics for a region of 650 million has been a sign that the country can not only stage major sporting events but can challenge bigger regional rivals such as Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia on the pitch too.

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Neil Farrugia and Tom Cannon make Ireland squad for Bristol camp

Shamrock Rovers winger Neil Farrugia has been included in the Republic of Ireland's 22-man squad for a four-day training camp in Bristol next week ahead of the crucial Euro 2024 double-header in June.

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Nigeria hits Ghana today as WAFU B Girls Cup of Nations begins Saturday

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Hearn tries to play down 'drummed up' security level

Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has attempted to played down the level of security at this weekend's homecoming fight for Katie Taylor in Dublin.

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Coach Danjuma picks Ajakaye, Onyenezide, others for WAFU B tourney

Head Coach, Chris Danjuma, has selected midfielders, Taiwo Afolabi and Esther Onyenezide, and forwards Flourish Sebastine and Opeyemi Ajakaye in Nigeria’s 20-woman squad for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Women Tournament holding in Kumasi, Ghana.

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Insurance problems threaten road racing as motorbike clubs cancel events

Championship motorcycle road racing is under threat this year as three of the six clubs in the Republic have been forced to cancel their planned events due to a lack of insurance cover.

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Jim Goodwin in Dundee United transfer pledge as permanent Jamie McGrath deal top of summer wishlist

Jim Goodwin has admitted if he remains Dundee United manager then he would want to keep Jamie McGrath.

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Another blow for England as Fran Kirby out of World Cup

England forward Fran Kirby will undergo knee surgery and miss the women's World Cup, adding to a growing list of English players sidelined with knee injuries.

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England and Scotland drawn together in Women’s Nations League

England and Scotland will meet in the inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League.

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CAF considers ‘strong’ Nigeria/Benin Republic bid for 2025 AFCON

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It’s Flying Eagles against Brazil, Italy

Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have a tough task ahead, as they were drawn against Brazil, Italy and Dominican Republic in Group D of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, yesterday.

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Nigeria drawn against Niger, Togo, B’Faso as U-20 championship begins May 20

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Scotland could face Euro 2028 playoff against home nations for host spot if qualification campaign fails

Scotland could be involved in a home nations playoff if the joint UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is successful but they fail to qualify.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Storylines to watch 100 days out as USWNT takes aim at historic three-peat

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is officially just under100 days away, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is riding a seven-match win streak as the four-time champions prepare to defend their 2019 title this July in Australia and New Zealand.

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UK and Ireland submit Euro 2028 bid with 10 venues – but no Old Trafford

The United Kingdom and Ireland have submitted their final bid to co-host Euro 2028, setting out plans to stage a “record-breaking and unforgettable” tournament.

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Euro 2028 bid lodged by UK and Ireland as Hampden is sole Scottish stadium involved in historic announcement

Scotland have joined forces with the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland in a bid to host Euro 2028.

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Republic of Ireland lose 1-0 to the United States in Missouri

The United States beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in last night's international friendly.

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Ireland fall to narrow loss against USA in Missouri

USA 1-0 Republic of Ireland

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Storylines to watch 100 days out as USWNT takes aim at historic three-peat

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is officially 100 days away, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is riding a seven-match win streak as the four-time champions prepare to defend their 2019 title this July in Australia and New Zealand.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Storylines to watch as USWNT prepares to take aim at historic three-peat

The men’s FIFA World Cup came to a dramatic conclusion Sunday with Argentina securing a thrilling win over France in penalty kicks, and luckily there’s no reason to bottle up even a drop of that enthusiasm. The U.S. Women’s National Team takes center stage in just seven short months, as the four-time champions look to defend their 2019 title in Australia and New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.