How can Ireland make it to the World Cup through the play-offs?
After defeating Portugal on Tuesday, Ireland fans can be forgiven for getting carried away and planning their way to the US next summer.
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South Africa intends to launch bid for 2036 or 2040 Games
CAPE TOWN :South Africa plans to bid to stage the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said on Thursday, and become the first host of the global event on the African continent.
Qatar’s Al-Sadd name ex-Inter boss Mancini as new manager
DOHA: Al-Sadd have appointed former Inter Milan and Italy boss Roberto Mancini as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-season deal, the Qatari club announced on Thursday. The 60-year-old Italian returns to management over a year after leaving his role with the Saudi Arabia national team.
Turkiye imposes bans on 102 players in gambling probe
ANKARA: Turkiye’s football federation (TFF) on Thursday imposed bans of various lengths against 102 players from its league’s top two tiers as part of a probe into alleged betting on matches, with Galatasaray’s Eren Elmali and Metehan Baltaci among those sanctioned. Earlier this month, the TFF suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found that officials working in the country’s professional leagues were betting on football matches. The probe widened on Monday with the arrest of eight people, including the chairman of a top-tier club, and the suspension of 1,024 players from all leagues as the investigation continues. Matches in the second and third-tier leagues were also suspended for two weeks. In a statement, the TFF’s Professional Football Disciplinary Council (PFDK) announced the bans that local media said involved 25 players from the top-tier Super Lig and 77 players from the second tier. Under the measure, the PFDK imposed bans of 45 days and nine months on Elmali and Baltaci, respectively.
Turkey imposes bans on 102 players in gambling probe
ANKARA :Turkey's football federation (TFF) on Thursday imposed bans of various lengths against 102 players from its league's top two tiers as part of a probe into alleged betting on matches, with Galatasaray's Eren Elmali and Metehan Baltaci among those sanctioned.
Ederson says he felt unhappy at Manchester City
Brazil goalkeeper Ederson said he had already attempted to leave Manchester City the season before last, with unhappiness at the Premier League club weighing on him after struggling with injuries.
National team choice is individual, emotional decision says Germany's Tah
WOLFSBURG, Germany :Germany central defender Jonathan Tah said a player's decision on which national team they choose to represent must be a decision from the heart.
Lamine Yamal Bukan Terapi Tanpa Izin, tapi...
Timnas Spanyol memutuskan mencoret Lamine Yamal karena kondisinya. Mereka terkejut karena winger Barcelona itu ternyata menjalani prosedur tanpa bilang-bilang.