Troy Parrott finds the net again for AZ Alkmaar
Troy Parrott scored his sixth goal of the season for AZ Alkmaar but it wasn't enough his club to avoid defeat to Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Sunday.
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FIFA ban for Argentina netminder Emiliano Martinez
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been suspended for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association said in a statement on Friday.
Marc Canham says €10m a year would transform academies
FAI chief football officer Marc Canham says Government-aided academy funding of around €10m per year would "completely transform" the development of young Irish footballers, as the organisation continues to lobby for investment.
Leaked UEFA report flags failing to award Germany a penalty in quarter-final defeat at Euro 2024
A leaked report on Euro 2024 from UEFA's Referees’ Committee advised the hosts should have been given a penalty for handball in their quarter-final defeat by Spain.
Troy Parrott example points way to 'better route' for Irish via continental pathway - Keith Treacy
Like buses, you wait 13 years for a Republic of Ireland international to score in the UEFA Champions League proper and then two come at once.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ref rants, LOI title twists, Irish in Europe and Man City v Arsenal needle
Former Ireland winger Keith Treacy and ex-St Pat's and Shelbourne manager Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's League of Ireland action including penalty controversy as Derry City drew with Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne's slip up at Galway United and Women's FAI Cup semi reaction as Shels and Athlone Town set up a repeat of last year's final.
Republic of Ireland slide down to 62nd in world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped four places to 62nd in the FIFA world rankings after their back-to-back UEFA Nations League losses to England and Greece at Aviva Stadium.
Mourners arrive for Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral
David Beckham was among the mourners at Fryksande church in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on Friday morning.