Kylian Mbappé is seeking €263 million from Paris Saint-Germain, claiming unpaid wages and damages, while his former club is demanding €240 million as compensation for his failed transfer to Al-Hilal. The long running financial dispute finally reached a Paris labour court today however it is expected it will take several weeks before a decision is reached.
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Troy Parrott completed a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game as the Republic of Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary and reach the World Cup play-offs. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side needed a win in Budapest to secure a spot in the play-offs. Daniel Lukacs’ fourth-minute header gave Hungary the ideal start, and while Troy Parrott’s penalty brought the Irish level, Barnabas Varga’s stunning strike restored the home side’s lead before the break. In a nail-biting second half, Parrott’s deft finish 10 minutes from time setup a grand stand finale and the Dubliner popped up at the death to poke home a memorable winner.
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A first half brace from Troy Parrott powered Ireland to a vital victory over Portugal to keep their dreams of World Cup qualification alive. Cristiano Ronaldo received his first red card at international level for a petulant elbow on Dara O’Shea in the second half as Ireland defended heroically to secure the three points. Portugal knew a win would secure their place at the finals but they must now seal their place on Sunday against Armenia.
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Wolves have appointed Rob Edwards as their new head coach after he left Middlesbrough to join the Premier League’s bottom side. Edwards has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux. The 42-year-old had been in talks with Wolves since Saturday after he was stood down from Boro’s Championship game against Birmingham and was given permission to speak to Wolves.
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Ajax have fired manager John Heitinga after a disastrous start to the season, the club confirmed on Thursday. On Wednesday evening, Ajax lost 3-0 to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League to start their European season with four consecutive defeats. The Dutch giants announced that Heitinga’s contract had been suspended with immediate effect and will now be terminated.
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