Ireland to face Malta on day of World Cup opener
The Republic of Ireland will take on Malta in an international friendly on the same day the World Cup gets underway in Qatar.
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Swimmers Elvis Hazarika, Rimo Saha first relay team from India to cross North Channel
The ace swimmers also became the first from their respective states to successfully cross the North Channel, a strait between north-eastern Northern Ireland and south-western Scotland, in relay swimming. The duo is the first Asian relay team to cross the North Channel and Hazarika is the oldest swimmer from India to achieve the feat in 14 hours and 38 minutes. "I have been waiting for this day since a long time.
Leanne Kiernan out of Ireland's World Cup play-off
Leanne Kiernan is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off in October due to an ankle injury she sustained during Liverpool's Women's Super League win against Chelsea on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Sir Alex Ferguson went for Geoff Shreeves after diving question
In his book, Geoff Shreeves revealed one of the craziest moments of his broadcasting career: The time Sir Alex Ferguson went after him for asking a then young Cristiano Ronaldo about his diving habits.
Andriy Yarmolenko: Ukraine captain calls for Russia to be 'totally isolated' from all professional sport
Andriy Yarmolenko, captain of the Ukrainian football team, has called for Russia to be «isolated on every level» from sport. UEFA announced this week that Russia will be excluded from the qualification process for Euro 2024. Ad It continues a ban by the European football governing body and FIFA on Russian participation in international football brought in after the nation invaded Ukraine in February.
Wales Women World Cup squad announcement: Live updates as Ioan Cunningham reveals 32-player touring party
Wales will announce their 32-player squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup today before heading down under later this week.
When all 20 Manchester United players feature in international fixtures in next week
Manchester United have a cohort of players away on international duty this week.
Stephen Kenny's Shane Duffy defensive dilemma for Scotland clash
Stephen Kenny has a selection dilemma in defence ahead of Saturday's trip to Glasgow, and the Ireland manager admitted that fairness is sometimes overlooked when getting the right balance for his team.