Will Smallbone sets sights on France after dream debut
Will Smallbone hopes he has given Stephen Kenny a selection headache for Monday's face-off with France after a superb debut for the Republic of Ireland.
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Lazio ban three fans for life for 'forms of discrimination and antisemitism' after Rome derby
Lazio will ban three fans for life from attending any games at the Stadio Olimpico due to antisemitic behaviour during the Rome derby on Sunday. Authorities reviewed security camera footage to identify a fan wearing a Lazio shirt emblazoned with the name Hitlerson and the number 88, a reference to the 'Heil Hitler' salute, during their 1-0 win over AS Roma. Two other fans were banned for performing Roman salutes, which are associated with fascism.
Man Utd bid deadline extended as Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim prepare offers
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim will both submit second improved bids for Manchester United before an extended deadline, the PA news agency understands.
Familiar frailties a concern ahead of France fixture
Stephen Kenny's side came into Wednesday night’s friendly international looking to lay down a positive marker ahead of Monday’s home clash with France, and while Ireland ultimately dug in to snatch a 3-2 victory over Latvia, there were flaws in the performance that would most likely have proved fatal against a better quality of opposition.
Declan Rice dismisses 'harsh' criticism from Graeme Souness
West Ham captain Declan Rice has hit back at criticism of his game and said he takes "harsh" comments made by pundits such as Graeme Souness with a pinch of salt.
Player Ratings: Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone among Ireland's bright spots against Latvia
The Republic of Ireland earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over Latvia in Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how the players rated:
Evan Ferguson: At the end of the day, it's just a game of football
It says everything about Evan Ferguson's temperament that he, the 18-year-old at the eye of the storm, was the voice of calm after the Republic of Ireland's 3-2 win against Latvia on Wednesday night.
'Lots of good things' in imperfect performance - Stephen Kenny reacts to Ireland win over Latvia
Stephen Kenny insisted there were "lots of good things" from his Republic of Ireland side in the 3-2 friendly win over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium but acknowledged that the overall performance was far from perfect.