Gardaí investigating assault of referee at Clare U15 game
The chairman of Clare GAA County Board, Kieran Keating, has expressed disappointment at an incident at an Under-15 game on Monday evening when a referee was assaulted.
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Spain must turn control into goals against Austria in last 32
June 30 : Spain march into their World Cup last-32 clash against Austria on the back of an unbeaten run of 34 matches, a defence yet to be breached and an old question still nagging away - what happens when all that possession runs into a locked door?
Familiar failings leave Japan at World Cup crossroads
DALLAS, June 30 : Despite coach Hajime Moriyasu's pre-tournament declarations that his team should challenge for the title, Japan will travel home from the World Cup having been knocked out in a fashion that has become all too familiar.
Ivory Coast's Diomande brushes off speculation to stay focused on Norway
DALLAS, June 29 : In-demand forward Yan Diomande insisted speculation over his club future has not been a distraction from his preparations for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup last 32 in Dallas on Tuesday.
Norway's Ryerson out of clash with 'physical' Ivory Coast, says Solbakken
DALLAS, June 29 : Norway's Julian Ryerson will not feature in his side's last-32 clash with Ivory Coast on Tuesday after failing to recover from the injury he sustained against Senegal in the group stage, said coach Stale Solbakken.
Ecuador's comeback spirit faces test at Mexico's Azteca fortress
Mexico City, June 28 : Ecuador's late World Cup surge runs into Mexico's immaculate defence and the weight of the Azteca Stadium atmosphere when they face the co-hosts for a place in the last 16 on Tuesday.
Egypt sweat on Salah fitness after hamstring strain
June 27 : Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is suffering from a hamstring issue but the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) gave no indication on Saturday whether he would be fit for his country's World Cup last-32 clash with Australia on Friday.
Iraq's World Cup return ends with hope and hard truths
June 27 : Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years ended in a harsh lesson, but their return to football's biggest stage may be remembered less for three defeats than for exposing what is needed to ensure they are back sooner rather than later.