Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City part ways by mutual consent
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins has departed the club in the wake of last Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final defeat, the club has confirmed.
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Heimir Hallgrimsson says Ireland must improve to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they will need to be better than they were in Nations League victory over Finland if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.
Israeli fans clash with stewards at Stade de France
Some French fans booed the Israeli national anthem and there were minor scuffles inside a sparsely-attended Stade de France on Wednesday for a goalless Nations League game overshadowed by frictions around the Gaza war.
'We need to improve' - Heimir Hallgrimsson feels Finland performance not good enough for World Cup qualifying campaign
Heimir Hallgrimsson was happy with the victory, however, the manager was far from impressed with his side's overall performance as Ireland beat Finland 1-0 at Aviva Stadium.
Evan Ferguson returning to top form after injury woes
Patience may not be a virtue 20-year-olds are famed for, but Evan Ferguson's phlegmatic approach to rehab from a troubling ankle injury bore fruit on Thursday night when he popped up to head home the only goal of the game as the Republic of Ireland defeated Finland on home soil.
Nations League wrap: Tonali strike secures Italy win
Italy secured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals as Sandro Tonali's early finish gave the Azzurri a 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels.
'I went on instincts' - Caoimhín Kelleher on penalty exploits
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher admitted his side rode their luck in defeating Finland, but says the resolve shown indicates the graph is pointing in the right direction.
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland: Player ratings
The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland in the Aviva Stadium.