Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup.
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Deadly floods in Libya: Can national tragedy unite a divided country?
But the true death toll could be even higher as the flooded areas housed many undocumented migrants who were travelling through Libya in hopes of reaching Europe.
At least 5,300 killed and 10,000 missing after deadly floods in Libya
Also, World suicide prevention day was marked at the start of the week. It is a crucial issue for the continent as Africa has the highest average suicide rate globally. 6 of the 10 countries in the world with the highest rates are on the continent, with Lesotho topping the list.
Saudi Arabia’s boxers shine at UAE championships
ABU DHABI: Several boxers from Saudi Arabia won top honors over the weekend in Abu Dhabi at the UAE Open Boxing Championships.
Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut
Diminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height.
Mueller kick-starts Germany’s post-Flick era with win over France
DORTMUND: Veteran forward Thomas Mueller kick-started Germany’s post-Hansi Flick era, scoring early to set the Euro 2024 hosts on the way to a 2-1 win over France in Dortmund on Tuesday.
'Emotional Release' As Germany Beat France But Questions Remain
Despite responding to coach Hansi Flick's sacking with a 2-1 victory over neighbours France in Dortmund on Tuesday, pressing questions remain for Euro 2024 hosts Germany. Usually a bitter rivalry between two of Europe's proudest footballing nations with six World Cups and five European Championships between them, France did not bring their usual intensity to Tuesday's friendly. Manager Didier Deschamps made six changes from their last outing, a 2-0 win over Ireland, including benching star striker Kylian Mbappe.
Draw for FIFA U-17 World Cup holds without Golden Eaglets
• No Nigerian referee on CAF’s 85 listed for AFCON