Transfer round-up: Brighton swoop for Fiorentina's Igor Julio
Brighton have signed Brazilian defender Igor Julio from Fiorentina for €17m.
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Aine O'Gorman: We didn't adjust quickly enough to Canada's changes
Defender Áine O'Gorman felt the Republic of Ireland did not adjust quickly enough to Canada's changes as a 2-1 defeat signalled the end of any prospect of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup with one group game remaining.
Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland player ratings - McCabe, Carusa and Brosnan star in defeat
The Republic of Ireland's saw their Women's World Cup hopes dashed by Canada despite taking a lead in Perth.
Vera Pauw rues own goal turning point as Ireland bow out of World Cup
Vera Pauw rued the game-changing concession of a Canada equaliser on the brink of half-time as a 2-1 defeat ended any hopes of the Republic of Ireland advancing to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.
Ireland's World Cup dreams shattered by Canada in Perth
The Republic of Ireland's hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup are over after a 2-1 defeat to Canada in a rain-soaked Perth on Wednesday.
Julen Lopetegui laments Wolves' frugal summer spending with no additions beyond Matt Doherty thus far
Manager Julen Lopetegui has revealed his frustration at Wolves' transfer woes and admitted the club are struggling to sign players, with Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty the only incoming on a free transfer.
Team news: Louise & Lucy Quinn start, Sinclair dropped
Louise Quinn has been passed fit for the Republic of Ireland's showdown against Canada at Perth Rectangular Stadium, with Lucy Quinn coming in for Marissa Sheva in Vera Pauw's solitary change.
Declan Rice excited by chance to help Arsenal 'get back to the big time'
Declan Rice is aiming for Premier League and Champions League glory at Arsenal, insisting he will take his €123 million price tag in his stride.