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O'Neill Builds Future as Northern Ireland Prepares for Ukraine Rematch

Michael O'Neill refuses to dwell on Northern Ireland's famous Euro 2016 victory over Ukraine, instead focusing on building a young squad capable of reaching Euro 2028. With only two survivors from that historic squad remaining, the manager is cultivating a new generation while drawing selective l...

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Parrott's 'magical' solo goal lights up Dublin as Austria stages comeback

Troy Parrott scored a sublime solo goal and penalty as Republic of Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria in Dublin, though the hosts could not hold their two-goal lead. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson praised Parrott's technical excellence while explaining the tactical reasoning behind his substitution.

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Burnham's Manchester City U-turn exposes political tightrope on rule breaches

Andy Burnham's comments on Manchester City's rule breaches sparked controversy and forced multiple government reversals, exposing tensions between his Manchester identity and prime ministerial responsibilities.

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Real Madrid submits 50,000-page dossier in Barcelona referee payments case

Real Madrid has submitted a 50,000-page dossier to Uefa containing what it claims is evidence of serious breaches in the Barcelona payments case involving former referee official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira. Uefa will assess the documents as part of its existing investigation.

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How clubs receive compensation when players are injured on international duty

Clubs can claim compensation from Fifa when players suffer injuries on international duty lasting at least 28 days. The scheme covers salary at up to 7.5 million euros maximum, though bonuses are excluded. Pre-existing injuries and youth team injuries do not qualify.

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Smalling joins Porto on short-term deal after leaving Saudi Arabia

Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has joined Porto on a deal through the end of the season with a one-year extension option, after spending the summer without a club.

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Gateshead unable to pay staff and players for September wages

Gateshead has failed to pay September wages for players and staff as the struggling National League club faces financial difficulties following a major investor's withdrawal of support.

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Drogheda United travels to Turkey to face Salah's Trabzonspor in historic friendly

Drogheda United travelled to Turkey on 1 October 2026 to face Trabzonspor in a friendly, marking the culmination of a two-decade partnership forged through shared symbols and mutual support. The match ended 0–0, celebrating an unlikely bond between the Irish and Turkish clubs.

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Robertson poised for 100th Scotland cap as Dalglish record looms

Scotland captain Andy Robertson will become only the second men's player to earn 100 caps for the national team when he plays North Macedonia on Saturday, three caps behind Kenny Dalglish's record.

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Northern Ireland's youth academy factory: Building the next generation of stars

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has invested heavily in youth development through the IFA JD National Academy, integrating teenagers into recent squads. The residential academy at Campbell College balances elite football training with academic education, preparing young players for profe...

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Nygren isolates with Sweden as illness hits squad ahead of Bosnia clash

Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren isolates with two other Sweden players due to illness ahead of Friday's Nations League match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Defender Eric Smith was called up as replacement. Dundee faces mounting injury crisis.

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Test Your Football Knowledge With Daily Brain Teasers

Challenge yourself with three daily interactive football quizzes covering player identification, speed rounds, and brain teasers. Created by Flora Snelson and Joe Rindl, these quizzes test your knowledge of the sport with different scoring systems and difficulty levels.

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