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European clubs are becoming increasingly concerned and frustrated with FIFA's planning for the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup next summer.

Rory Gallagher “fully intends” on returning to inter-county management, a solicitor for the former Derry, Donegal and Fermanagh manager has confirmed in an interview with The Irish News.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is a doubt for the visit of Bournemouth tomorrow due to a hamstring problem he has been carrying for a while, opening the door for Caoimhín Kelleher to start for the first time in the league this season.

Seven right-backs, three comebacks and no points. Everton’s start to the season could prove the worst in their history. It may assume critical proportions if they lose perhaps the first relegation six-pointer of the campaign, against…

Ireland and Ipswich forward Sammie Szmodics is determined to keep following in the footsteps of Jamie Vardy and prove he is no one-season wonder in the Premier League.

It was the type of pass Thierry Henry made in his prime, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface was hailed for imitating the Frenchman in his side’s Champions League win at Feyenoord.

For those first weaned onto football at the outset of the Premier League, Brian Clough might have seemed a sad, almost tragic figure.

Clare dominate the nominations for the PwC GAA/GPA Hurling All-Stars with 14 players shortlisted from the All-Ireland champions while Banner ace Shane O’Donnell will battle it out with Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork) and Kyle Hayes (Limerick)…

A strong contender for the best question ever asked by a journalist (arguably the best question asked by anyone ever) was uttered in our presence on St Patrick’s Day, 2007.

Jack Conan has lived his dream. Representing Leinster 133 times and receiving 46 Ireland caps so far, winning two Six Nations Grand Slams, another Six Nations title along with four Pro14 titles and a European Cup in 2018.

The possible death of Dundalk FC, which was on the cards this week before a rescue mission was put together to allow them see out the season, was being followed closely across the League of Ireland

Cian Prendergast wasn’t surprised at being appointed the new Connacht captain as they bid to sweep away a season in which disappointments ultimately overwhelmed his side’s burning ambitions.

It was early 2022 and Wexford’s Aoife Wafer had just fulfilled a lifelong dream of making her international debut for Ireland in a Six Nations victory over Italy.

Rory McIlroy produced a box-office performance featuring left-handed putting and a flying clubhead to race into contention with an opening 67 in the BMW PGA at Wentworth.

Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat in Monaco after playing most of the match with 10 men following an early red card for defender Eric Garcia.

An astonishing double save from David Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener at Atalanta.

When two fighters offer nothing but respect and platitudes to the other on fight week, it usually means fireworks are about to explode when they hear the opening bell and that could well transpire when Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington…

New Dundalk owner John Temple has admitted that the club remains in serious financial difficulty and could still face a day of reckoning at the end of this season.

In any sport, it is natural to condemn the errors at the end of a contest rather than those committed at the beginning.

Gabriel Bannigan is the new Monaghan senior football manager, with Andy Moran confirmed as part of his setup.

Leona Maguire insisted she has “a lot of respect” for European skipper Suzann Pettersen after she put “a tough couple of months” behind her and built on her Solheim Cup singles win by opening with a five-under 67 into the Kroger Queen City…

LIV Golf players will be eligible for the Ryder Cup and US PGA Championship, tournament officials have announced.

Tony McEntee will continue as Sligo manager in 2025 after agreeing a new two-year term with the county.

Erik ten Hag plans to integrate Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount carefully after the injured Manchester United duo returned to training ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace.

UFC president Dana White has insisted that Conor McGregor will fight in 2025, after the former champion’s return faced another setback this week.

Damien Duff has outlined his respect for John Caulfield ahead of Shelbourne’s Friday night test in Eamonn Deacy Park, admitting that one of his only regrets from this season is turning down the chance to go for a drink with the Galway…

Emmy award win on Sunday, a visit to St Andrew’s on Monday, Champions League pundit on Tuesday, then a seat next to Anna Wintour for Hugo Boss in Milan on Wednesday. It is an odd re-write of Craig David’s 7 Days but it is an odd life,…

Lewis Hamilton believes there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s claim that Formula One drivers should not act like rappers.

Seamus Coleman is now a concern for Ireland’s Nations League games next month as Everton have admitted they are unable to set a date for his return from an injury picked up on international duty.

Dundalk players have agreed to defer this week’s wages after new owner John Temple informed them that he needed more time to sort out financial arrangements.