Hannah Healy on the rise after big Shels breakthrough
Hannah Healy didn't have to look too far for inspiration when she was growing up in Balbriggan.
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Euro qualifying wrap: Wales now reliant on Croatia slip
Wales' hopes of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 were dented by a 1-1 draw in Armenia.
Manchester women’s derby at Old Trafford poised to break attendance record
MANCHESTER, England: A record 45,185 tickets have been snapped up for Sunday’s Women’s Super League derby between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford, setting up a potential attendance record. Depending on how many fans come through the turnstiles, the attendance could top the record of 44,259 set at the Etihad last season. The derby marks the fifth WSL game played by United’s women at Old Trafford and is on pace to crush the team’s previous attendance record of 30,196 for Aston Villa’s visit to Old Trafford in 2022. “Our players are used to big occasions, and they thrive in those environments. The bigger we make these moments, the more the players grow,” United manager Marc Skinner said.
Postcard from Amsterdam: Cruyff, cruise and indoor booze
It's been raining all morning in Amsterdam, which means the thousands of Ireland fans who have travelled are set to seek indoor pursuits to pass the time on matchday in this great European city.
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco set to complete major FIFA sponsorship deal: Reports
LONDON: Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco is set to complete a sponsorship deal with FIFA, according to a report in The Times newspaper.
Erling Haaland to miss Norway’s clash against Scotland with foot injury
Erling Haaland is to sit out Norway’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Scotland on Sunday at Hampden Park due to a foot problem.
Michael O'Neill: No short-term answer to Northern Ireland woes
Michael O'Neill admitted there will be no quick fix to Northern Ireland’s problems after a young side were beaten 4-0 by Finland to make it seven defeats from nine in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Golden Boy award recognises Jude Bellingham’s irrepressible rise at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2023 Golden Boy award for the best player in Europe aged under 21.