FAI motion to progress with Israel games passed at EGM
The FAI’s motion to progress with the Uefa Nations League matches against Israel was passed at an EGM by 75 votes to 32 – equating to 68 per cent.
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‘History made’: Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak
CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” said Ismail Fawzy, 39, who watched the match with hundreds of supporters at a cafe in Cairo’s eastern Heliopolis district. “But when you think about everything this team has done, you can only be proud. They gave us memories we’ll never forget. “Yes, we lost, but history has already been made,” he told AFP. For the first time in a World Cup, Egypt won a match, advanced beyond the group stage and progressed through the first knockout round, in the process rewriting the nation’s footballing history. In the Heliopolis cafe, emotions swung between disappointment and pride after Argentina fought back late from two goals down to win.
Mexico's World Cup party ends in tears at the Azteca
MEXICO CITY, July 5 : Mexico's World Cup dream died in a crushing 3-2 defeat by England at their fortress Azteca Stadium on Sunday, delivering a gut punch to home fans who had started to believe 'El Tri' were destined to go deep into the tournament.
Brazil tries to come to terms with yet another early World Cup exit
RIO DE JANEIRO: For Brazilian fans gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, the stunning seaside setting did little to ease the disappointment of watching their team suffer a sixth consecutive early World Cup exit.
Fireworks and a people's party as Norway celebrates World Cup win over Brazil
July 5 : Norwegians flooded onto the streets to celebrate their national team's stunning 2-1 win over Brazil at the World Cup on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
'It's going to be mental' - atmosphere sizzles ahead of Mexico v England
MEXICO CITY, July 5 : Mexico City is dressed in green. Across this capital of 9 million people, crowds gather, tension builds and belief swells ahead of one of the most anticipated matches of the World Cup - Mexico v England at the Azteca stadium.
Vancouver sunset pickup players hope to build on World Cup legacy
VANCOUVER, July 4 : The World Cup will soon be over but for Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and his fellow fanatics in Vancouver it will be business as usual since they showcase their skills every Monday on a bumpy pitch that has become a street football magnet in the city.
Ireland leave it late to claim narrow victory over Australia
Ireland prop Tom Clarkson’s late converted try snatched his side a thrilling 33-31 win over Australia in their Nations Championship opener in Sydney.