Dara O’Shea wants Ireland to write new history in France showdown
Dara O’Shea has urged Ireland to write their own history as they prepare to head into a Euro 2024 qualifier battle with beaten World Cup finalists France.
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Wayne Rooney has identified Manchester United's 'next Cristiano Ronaldo'
Wayne Rooney has revealed he knew Harry Kane would break his England all-time goalscoring record after just four caps - likening the Manchester United target to Cristiano Ronaldo for his innate 'selfishness' in front of goal.
Thomas Tuchel: brilliant tactician with ‘challenging’ streak
MUNICH, Germany: Welcomed with fanfare by Chelsea but then sacked just over a year later, Thomas Tuchel, who is returning to Germany as Bayern Munich’s new coach, is one of Europe’s most sought-after bosses but is not without controversy. The 49-year-old former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach has a reputation as a brilliant tactician who is not afraid to overhaul his side constantly. But he also has a streak of sackings behind him — with a bad-tempered exit at Borussia Dortmund in 2017 followed by an acrimonious parting from PSG in December 2020, and most recently in September, a tumultous departure from Chelsea.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Erik Valnes pip Italians to final team sprint of the season in Lahti
Erik Valnes and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway pipped Italy to the final men's team sprint of the season in Lahti on Friday. The two-man team sprint contest went right to the wire, with the Norwegian duo leading from the front, but barely ahead of chasers Francesco De Fabiani and Federico Pellegrino.
Harry Kane Breaks England All-Time Goal Record With Italy Strike
Harry Kane described his 54th international goal as a "magical moment" as he became England's all-time leading goalscorer in a 2-1 Euro 2024 qualifying win away to Italy on Thursday. The Tottenham striker banished memories of his crucial penalty miss in the Three Lions' World Cup quarter-final defeat by France in December by smashing home a spot-kick just before half-time to give the visitors a 2-0 lead in Naples.
Lloris nears return as Conte's future remains in doubt
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris hopes he has taken a positive step towards returning from a knee injury - but it remains to be seen whether he will be back to play for Antonio Conte as the manager's future continues to be uncertain.
'Agent Harry Maguire' - Manchester United fans say the same thing about message to Harry Kane
A number of Manchester United supporters have called on captain Harry Maguire to try and convince England teammate Harry Kane to seal a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Women's World Curling Championships: Norway seal playoff spot as Switzerland go unbeaten
Norway reached the playoffs of the Women's World Curling Championships thanks to a nervy win over Italy. Stefania Constantini missed a draw to the button with the final stone of the extra end to hand Marianne Rorvik's rink a 6-5 victory.