Benfica’s Neres ends Dynamo Kyiv’s Champions League hopes
PARIS: Benfica cruised into the group stage of the Champions League after overrunning Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday thanks to David Neres’ assist and goal.
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Carabao Cup: Idah on the mark after injury lay-off
Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah marked his return from a six-month injury lay-off with a goal, but Norwich City exited the Carabao Cup in the second round after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bournemouth.
ROSHN secures naming rights to Saudi Pro League
RIYADH: Saudi real estate firm ROSHN has struck a deal for the naming rights to Saudi Arabia’s top football league. The firm, which is owned by the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, secured the rights for a period of 5 years for a price of SR478 million ($127 million).
FAI pays tribute to late president Des Casey
The Football Association of Ireland has paid tribute to its former president and UEFA executive board member Des Casey, who has died aged 91.
Cunningham: England gain most from World Cup scheduling
England are the team that stand to gain most from a World Cup played in winter, according to former Republic of Ireland international Kenny Cunningham.
Benfica cruise into Champions League group stage
Benfica's David Neres scored a superb goal as the Portuguese side reached the Champions League group stage with a 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev in Lisbon on Tuesday for a 5-0 aggregate win.
Irish youth international Harvey Neville signs deal with dad's Inter Miami
Republic of Ireland youth international Harvey Neville has signed a two-year deal with his dad's Inter Miami side after impressing in the club's development pathway.
Transfers: West Ham sign Emerson, Jullien leaves Celtic
West Ham have announced the signing of Italy international Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.