Jessie Stapleton dreaming of double delight for Shels
Jessie Stapleton was first called into a Republic of Ireland senior training camp when she was just 13 years old.
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Another coach bites the dust: Maritzburg announce John Maduka dismissal
Maritzburg United have announced that they have parted ways with head coach John Maduka with immediate effect.
Stephen Bradley showed 'extraordinary' resolve in 2022 season
Former St Patrick's Athletic winger Conan Byrne has hailed Stephen Bradley's "extraordinary" resolve in 2022, guiding Shamrock Rovers to a third successive Premier Division, while dealing with his son Josh's illness.
Chilwell injury sours Chelsea's win over Zagreb
England are likely to be without Ben Chilwell at the World Cup after the left-back pulled up with a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Alvarez fills Haaland's shoes as Man City see off Sevilla
Julian Alvarez stepped into the void left by Erling Haaland with a goal and two assists as Manchester City came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 on Wednesday.
Guardiola labels Rico Lewis 'something special' after City overcome Sevilla
Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as "something special" after the teenager became Manchester City's youngest Champions League goalscorer on Wednesday. The right-back, aged 17 years and 346 days, marked his first senior start by netting City's equaliser as they came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 in their final Champions League group game. It was a sweet moment for the Manchester-born youngster, who took full advantage of an opportunity to play in the continuing absence of injured England international Kyle Walker.
Potter admits Chilwell's World Cup in doubt after win
England defender Ben Chilwell's World Cup hopes could be in danger after he suffered a hamstring injury in the closing stages of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Blues boss Graham Potter admitted to concern over the left-back after he pulled up just minutes before the final whistle at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had come from behind thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and debutant Denis Zakaria after Bruno Petkovic had put the Croatian side ahead, but Chilwell's injury marred the evening.
Zakaria grabs debut goal as Chelsea beat Dinamo Zagreb
Denis Zakaria scored the winner on his Chelsea debut as Graham Potter's side finished top of Champions League Group E with a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb at Stamford Bridge.