Saturday sport: Ireland play Netherlands in final Euro qualifier, Irish provinces in URC action
Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says his players are well aware of the posed by the Netherlands ahead of this evening's game.
Qualifier Sport News
Onana injured playing World Cup qualifier in Cameroon
DOUALA : Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana faces a potential spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected adductor injury on Friday as he helped Cameroon to a 3-0 home win over Mauritius in their World Cup qualifier in Douala.
Haaland to miss Norway's Euro qualifier with foot injury
Erling Haaland will miss Norway's final European Championship qualifier against Scotland after injuring his foot in a friendly match against the Faroe Islands, his team doctor said on Saturday (Nov 18).
Vinicius Jr To Miss Brazil's World Cup Qualifier vs Argentina Due To Injury
Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina with an injury to his left thigh, national team officials said after he limped off against Colombia. The 23-year-old Real Madrid star "underwent imaging exams that confirmed an injury to his posterior left thigh muscle," the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Friday in a statement. It said Vinicius, a key piece of Brazil's attacking arsenal, had been ruled out of next week's match against arch-rivals and 2022 World Cup champions Argentina in Rio de Janeiro.
Australia's Duke expecting 'emotional game' ahead of Palestine qualifier
Australia striker Mitchell Duke is expecting a highly motivated Palestine to present a major obstacle to the Socceroos' quest for back-to-back victories in Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup when they take on Makram Daboub's side on Tuesday.
Poland and Czech Republic share spoils in Euro qualifier
WARSAW, Poland : Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek cancelled out a first-half opener by Poland's Jakub Piotrowski to earn an 1-1 away draw in their Euro 2024 Group E qualifier on Friday, with both the Czechs and Moldova still able to seal qualification.
Australia to donate part of Palestine World Cup qualifier proceeds to humanitarian efforts in Gaza
BEIRUT: Part of the proceeds from Australia’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Palestine is to be donated to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the BBC reported on Friday. Australia’s coach Graham Arnold admitted that preparations for the game on Nov.