Republic of Ireland down to 55th in FIFA world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 55th in the latest FIFA world rankings following their two Euro 2024 qualifier defeats to France and the Netherlands this month.
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Foreign Office warns of travel ‘disruption’ in Greece due to strikes
Brits heading to Greece on holiday this week have been warned of strikes causing disruption in the country. The UK Foreign Office has issued an update for UK travellers as transport and healthcare are set to be impacted by the industrial action.
Ireland handed tough task in EuroBasket qualifiers
Ireland will take on France in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers following today's draw in Switzerland.
Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami Crushed 5-2 By Atlanta United
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and suffered their first defeat since the Argentine joined the club, with a 5-2 hammering at Atlanta United damaging their playoff hopes on Saturday. Messi had not made the trip to Atlanta, after a busy run of games since making his Miami debut in late July. Miami coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino said after the loss that Messi had been suffering from "muscle fatigue" and that it would have been "very reckless to bring him to play this game". The 36-year-old sat out Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday but watched his team-mates from the bench.
Spain can help the rest of Europe learn how to tackle the water crisis
Greece is being inundated with devastating floods, a development which has intensified concerns about extreme weather patterns caused by climate change across Southern Europe.
Man United vs Brighton prediction and odds ahead of Premier League clash
With the international break over, Erik ten Hag will be looking for his Manchester United side to respond strongly in the Premier League when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford. They went into the break after suffering a loss at Arsenal which has seen many criticise Ten Hag's approach to the match and the squad at his disposal.
Tyler Toland recalled to Ireland's first post-Vera Pauw squad
Tyler Toland has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad, the first named since the departure of manager Vera Pauw.
Kenin, Collins Advance To Wta San Diego Semis As Garcia Falls
Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and fellow American Danielle Collins advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA San Diego Open with straight-set triumphs on Thursday. Kenin, who captured her first Grand Slam title in 2020 at Melbourne, dispatched 27th-ranked Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-3. Potapova made 15 double faults and landed only 46.4% of her first serves to fall in 78 minutes.