David McMillan: Appointing John O'Shea would be 'PR disaster' for FAI
Appointing John O'Shea as permanent manager at this stage would represent a PR disaster for the FAI, according to former Dundalk striker David McMillan.
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Nicolae Stanciu stunner helps Romania record impressive victory over Ukraine
Nicolae Stanciu scored the pick of the goals as Romania began their Euro 2024 campaign in style with an impressive 3-0 win over Ukraine in Munich.
Ex-Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales to stand trial over unwanted kiss
Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday. Rubiales provoked worldwide outrage by kissing Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England to win the World Cup in Australia last year. In May, a court had ruled Rubiales should be tried for sexual assault over the kiss, and for the alleged coercion subsequently exerted to make her say that it was consensual, without setting a date. The trial will be held at the Audiencia Nacional, a Madrid court in charge of complex cases, from February 3 to 19, the court said in a statement. Public prosecutors have requested a sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison for Luis Rubiales - one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion. The prosecution is also asking for two years' probation once the sentence has been served and for him to pay €50,000 in compensation to the player. Rubiales is also under investigation in a separate alleged corruption case involving his reign at the federation and has denied any wrongdoing.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Edgy England and Euro 2024 focus | LOI review and potential John O'Shea candidacy divides opinion
Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy and ex-Dundalk sharpshooter David McMillan join Raf Diallo to review the first three days of action from Euro 2024 including England's nervy start and preview the upcoming fixtures.
England make hard work of victory over Serbia
A powerful first-half header by Jude Bellingham sent England on the way to a successful launch of their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday that began in assured fashion but saw the Three Lions clinging on by the end.
Wout Weghorst rises from bench to earn victory for the Dutch
Substitute Wout Weghorst struck late on to earn the Netherlands a 2-1 win over Poland in their Group D opener at Euro 2024.
Poignant goal for Christian Eriksen as Denmark are held to draw
Christian Eriksen marked his return to the European Championship with a goal but Denmark were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia.
Euro 2024 Group C: All eyes on fancied England
Such is our exposure to the pre-tournament chatter around our neighbours that the fortunes of England will likely intrigue Irish football fans the most over the next few weeks.