World Cup digest: Leo Messi on mark in Argentina's final warm-up match
Lionel Messi was on target as Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 rout of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
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Preview: World Cup fever should spark Ireland into Euro qualification mode
Stephen Kenny is going to the World Cup as a spectator, his players, at home, watching along with the rest of us on television, as the top footballing nations of the world gather in Qatar for the unique winter tournament.
Future is bright but Kenny not looking beyond 2024 campaign
Stephen Kenny rarely looks beyond the next game, however, a natural exception can be made for this week's international double header against Norway and Malta.
Republic of Ireland v Norway: All you need to know
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY Republic of Ireland v Norway, Thursday November 17, Aviva Stadium 7.45pm.
Ferguson convinced me to snub Man City, says Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was close to joining Manchester City but followed his "heart" by rejoining Manchester United instead.
Brentford's Toney faces ban over betting breaches
Brentford striker Ivan Toney faces a lengthy ban after being charged by the English Football Association for 232 alleged breaches of betting rules over a four-year period.
Portugal's Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.
Maddison praises 'energy' in England World Cup camp
James Maddison said there was great "energy" in the England World Cup squad as Gareth Southgate's men seek to take the final step and win their first major trophy for 56 years.