Four drafted into Ireland squad following further COVID cases

Four players including two Shamrock Rovers players have joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland squad ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League clash with Bulgaria after Matt Doherty and James McClean tested positive for Covid-19 while Adam Idah was ruled out through injury.

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Ireland draw blank again in loss to Wales

Ireland once again failed to score in the UEFA Nations League as they lose 1-0 to Wales in Cardiff thanks to a second half David Brooks header. The Boys in Green will hope to end their barren streak against Bulgaria on Wednesday.

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England ease to victory over Ireland at Wembley

Ireland were beaten by England for the first time in 35 years tonight as Stephen Kenny’s search for a maiden win continued. Harry Maguire headed the hosts ahead with Jadon Sancho adding a second. The third goal came via a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty.

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Barcelona’s Ansu Fati out for four months following knee surgery

FC Barcelona will be without rising star Ansu Fati for four months after undergoing an operation to repair a meniscus tear in his knee today. The 18 year old suffered the injury in their 5-2 win over Real Betis at the weekend with Fati being replaced at half-time.

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De Bruyne rues penalty miss as City and Liverpool draw

Gabriel Jesus earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw with champions Liverpool, but Kevin De Bruyne was left red-faced after missing a penalty. Mohamed Salah had given Liverpool an early lead from the penalty spot.

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