Ireland vs Qatar preview: Who is included in the squad and when is it on?
While most of the football world is focused on the World Cup next month, the Republic of Ireland will have the consolation of two friendlies between Qatar and Canada.
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Veteran coach Le Roy takes over as Congo Republic boss
BRAZZAVILLE, June 10 : Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy is returning to the helm of an African national team after being named as the new coach of Republic of Congo, the country’s Ministry of Sports announced on Wednesday.
How Paris suburbs became France's football factory
PARIS, June 10 : A floodlight at Stade Gabriel Peri has been broken for weeks, leaving a corner of the pitch in darkness, yet the Under-17 players of ES Nanterre train on through a chilly June evening.
DR Congo head to Spain to continue World Cup build-up despite Ebola cancellation
LIEGE, Belgium, June 4 : The Democratic Republic of Congo's squad were heading to Spain on Thursday to continue their World Cup preparations and still hope to go ahead with their planned friendly against Chile next week, coach Sebastien Desabre said.
DR Congo hope to go ahead with Spain fixture despite Ebola cancellation
LIEGE, Belgium, June 3 : The Democratic Republic of Congo is hoping to go ahead with a World Cup warm-up match against Chile in Spain next week despite local authorities prohibiting the match due to the African nation's Ebola outbreak.
Diaz fuels Colombia's hopes on World Cup return
BOGOTA, June 2 : Colombia return to the World Cup after an eight-year absence counting on forward Luis Diaz to meet high expectations following a season in which he was directly involved in more than 40 goals for Bayern Munich.
DR Congo determined to put aside poor image left half century ago
June 2 : After a 52-year wait, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to the World Cup determined to expunge the image of naivety and folly left behind on their only previous appearance.
Chelsea confirm signing of Ireland's Katie McCabe
Chelsea have announced the signing of the left-back Katie McCabe, whose Arsenal contract expires on July 1st.
Chelsea sign Ireland women's captain McCabe
June 1 : Chelsea have signed Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, the Women’s Super League club said on Monday, with the 30-year-old set to join on July 1 after her contract with Arsenal expires.