Shui dumped as China women's coach after Olympic qualifying failure
BEIJING : China women's coach Shui Qingxia has been sacked following the team's failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
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Australia Win USD 4.28 Million After World Cup 2023 Triumph. India Earn...
Australia continued their exceptional record in the Cricket World Cup as they claimed their sixth title after beating India by six wickets in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. Travis Head played a sensational knock after a disciplined performance from the bowlers as Australia ended the Rohit Sharma-led side's unbeaten run in the competition. As the champions, Australia won USD 4 million as prize money while India received USD 2 million as runners-up. The two semi-finals - South Africa and New Zealand - won USD 800,000 while the six other teams who did not reach the semi-finals received USD 100,000.
Stephen Kenny and James McClean on the one road from Derry to here
Stephen Kenny gave James McClean his League of Ireland debut, and the two were on hand once again to bid farewell to the Derry native's exceptional international career.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Stephen Kenny era conclusions, Andrew Moran debate, Athlone Town's cup final win and Everton points deduction
Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy and the42.ie journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the aftermath and potential future outcomes following the Euro 2024 qualifier defeat to the Netherlands in Amsterdam as a disappointing campaign comes to an end, as well as the debate and criticism over Andrew Moran's elevation to the senior squad in a crucial window for the Under-21s, Athlone Town's dramatic FAI Women's Cup final win and Everton's Premier League points deduction.
Keith Treacy: Seniors the priority but Andrew Moran call-up could have waited
Keith Treacy believes the fact that Andrew Moran did not get any game-time against the Netherlands on Saturday could alter the perception of Stephen Kenny's decision to promote him from the Republic of Ireland Under-21s, although he regards the call-up as understandable from both the manager and player's perspective.
'It's a funny one' - Caelan Doris on facing Irish comrades in Leinster-Munster derby
Caelan Doris says coming up against so many of his Ireland World Cup team-mates will be "a funny one" when Leinster face Munster in Saturday's BKT URC derby (6.30pm).
James McClean: Pain of being dropped swung retirement call
James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.
Five talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s friendly against New Zealand
The Republic of Ireland’s friendly clash with New Zealand on Tuesday night will signal the end of one international career and perhaps two as a difficult calendar year draws to a close.