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.
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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.
Santos: Ronaldo interview not been a distraction
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup. Asked if Ronaldo's comments about his club Manchester United had had an impact on his team as they prepare for the World Cup, Santos said what happened with his highest profile player has nothing to do with the national squad. "The player decided to give an interview as many others have," Santos told a news conference on Wednesday in Lisbon.
Brentford's Ivan Toney charged over betting rules breach
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged over more than 200 breaches of betting rules by the Football Association. The 26-year-old last week admitted he was assisting the FA with its investigation into historic breaking of gambling rules.