Key talking points as Republic of Ireland face France in Euro 2024 qualifying
The Republic of Ireland head into their daunting Euro 2024 qualifier clash with France without the man the nation had hoped might inspire a fightback.
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Kyogo produces Celtic magic as Rangers and Michael Beale in turmoil after derby flop – 5 talking points
Derby specialist Kyogo struck against Rangers yet again to fire Celtic to a 1-0 victory in the first derby of the season as Brendan Rodgers made a winning return to the fixture to send the champions four points clear of their rivals.
Saudi disruption, Brighton mastery: Five talking points from Premier League transfer window
Premier League clubs smashed their previous record spend in a single transfer window by splashing over 2 billion ($2.5 billion) on new talent ahead of Friday's deadline.
Rangers annihilated by PSV as Champions League dream shattered after humiliation in Holland – 5 talking points
Ragged Rangers saw their £20million Champions League dream come crashing down at the hands of classy PSV Eindhoven as magical Moroccan Ismael Saibari inspired the Dutch giants to a 5-1 hammering over Michael Beale’s men in the second leg of their playoff clash at the Philips Stadion.
Boks, Fiji light up Twickenham … Samoa simmering: 3 talking points after final RWC warm-ups
The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.
Kemar Roofe leads Rangers waltz in dominant Ross County win to tee up Champions League epic – 3 talking points
Rangers gave themselves a shot of Dutch courage as they warmed up for Wednesday’s Champions League shoot-out against PSV with a deserved 2-0 Dingwall victory. Kemar Roofe was back in for his first start since April 2022 and made the most of the opportunity as he bagged the opener before a stunning James Tavernier strike made sure of the points.
Discipline danger to injury concerns ... 3 talking points ahead of final RWC warm-up matches
AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the games:
Vettel's record in jeopardy, 'golden' Red Bull: 5 talking points ahead of Dutch Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns after its mid-season recess at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.