Euro 2024 round-up: Croatia secure last automatic qualifying spot ahead of Wales
Croatia became the 20th and last team to qualify automatically for Euro 2024 as Ante Budimir's goal earned them a 1-0 win at home to Armenia.
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Stephen Kenny's contract ends with stalemate against New Zealand
Stephen Kenny's contract ended at the Aviva Stadium tonight, as Ireland and New Zealand played out an entertaining international friendly 1-1 draw.
Mayor of Liverpool writes to Premier League over ‘excessive’ Everton penalty
The Mayor of Liverpool has written to the Premier League over what he says is the “excessive” 10-point penalty handed to Everton for breaching league financial rules.
Wales face Euro 2024 play-off after controversial draw with Turkey
Wales are heading to the Euro 2024 play-offs after drawing 1-1 with Turkey on a dramatic night in Cardiff.
McClean’s Republic of Ireland farewell dampened by New Zealand draw
Matt Garbett ruined James McClean’s farewell party as the Republic of Ireland were held to an embarrassing friendly draw by New Zealand.
Messi’s Inter Miami to face Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Saudi event
MIAMI, USA: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr next February in the Riyadh Season Cup for what could be the final showdown of the global football icons. Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who joined the US squad in July and sparked a championship run in the Leagues Cup against US and Mexican clubs, is expected to meet Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Messi, 36, led Argentina to last year’s World Cup crown and has long been a rival of Portugal captain Ronaldo, 38. Inter Miami was named the guest international side and will join Saudi Pro League sides Al-Hilal and Al Nassr in next February’s Riyadh Season Cup, but no exact dates for matches at Kingdom Arena in the round-robin competition were announced. Miami also features Messi’s former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets who combined for five La Liga crowns. Ronaldo, a five-time Champions League winner, is joined by former Liverpool standout Sadio Mane and former Inter Milan captain Marcelo Brozovic on Al Nassr. Al-Hilal features Brazil all-time leading scorer Neymar, who is recovering from a knee injury. Last January, Ronaldo made his first appearance in Saudi Arabia following his move to Al Nassr with a Riyadh All-Star XI that lost 5-4 to a Paris Saint-Germain side featuring Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Sergio Ramos.
Premier League loses bid to ban loan transfers between associated party clubs in January
The Premier League has been defeated in its bid to ban loan transfers between associated party clubs in January.