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Ireland to face Czech Republic in World Cup Play-offs

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Ireland face a trip away to the Czech Republic in their World Cup play-off semi-finals following the draw today in Zurich. Should Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side overcome that challenge they will enjoy home advantage against either Denmark or North Macedonia. The Danes defeated Ireland 5-1 in 2017 to book a place at the 2018 World Cup. Elsewhere Northern Ireland will face Italy in their semi-final clash with the winner set to face Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Premier League Soccer

Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães faces a month on the sidelines

November 18, 2025 admin 0 Comments Arsenal, Arsenal injury, Arsenal injury news, Arsenal injury update, Arsenal news, Arsenal squad, Arsenal v Spurs, Arsenal v Tottenham, Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur, Brazil, Brazil national team, Brazil national team news, Brazil soccer, Brazil soccer news, Brazilian soccer, Brazilian soccer news, centre-back injury, defensive injury, EPL news, Football news, Gabriel Arsenal, Gabriel injury, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Magalhães Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhães injury, Gabriel Magalhães injury news, Gunners, Injury news, Mikel Arteta, Mikel Arteta Arsenal, month out, North London Derby, Premier League, Premier League 2025, Premier League 2025/26, Premier League news, sidelined, Soccer, Soccer news

Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by Gabriel while on international duty amid concerns he faces several weeks out. The centre-back limped off in visible discomfort during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal at Emirates Stadium over the weekend and has returned to Arsenal for treatment. The early fears are that the 27-year-old will miss a minimum of four weeks, with sources indicating the defender’s absence could stretch to January.

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Kylian Mbappé seeking €263m from PSG

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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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Premier League Soccer

Only one Premier League scheduled for St Stephen’s Day

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 admin 0 Comments Boxing Day, Boxing Day fixtures, Christmas football, English football, EPL 2025/26, EPL calendar, festive fixtures, fixture announcement, fixture list, Football news, football schedule, holiday football, Man United, Manchester United, match schedule, Newcastle, Newcastle United, Newcastle United v Manchester United, Newcastle v Man United, Premier League, Premier League 2025, Premier League 2025/26, Premier League news, reduced fixtures, Soccer, Soccer news, St Stephens Day soccer, St. Stephen's Day

The “expansion of European club competitions” has led to there being just one game on 26 December in the English top flight, says the Premier League. St Stephen’s Day fixtures have been a long-standing tradition in English football but this year the only Premier League game will be Manchester United’s home match with Newcastle United (20:00 GMT).

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Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to appoint Sean Dyche

October 20, 2025 admin 0 Comments Ange Postecoglou, club statement, coaching change, English football, Evangelos Marinakis, football management, Football news, Forest 0-3 Chelsea, Forest fire Ange Postecoglou, Forest news, Forest sack Ange Postecoglou, Forest sack manager, Forest sack Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest v Chelsea, managerial change, Nottingham Forest, Nottingham Forest appoint Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest fire Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest manager, Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest sack Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest v Chelsea, Nottinham Forest 0-3 Chelsea, Nuno Espirito Santo Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo sacked, Premier League, Premier League 2025, Premier League 2025/26, Premier League manager, Premier League manager news, Premier League managers, Premier League news, sack announcement, Sean Dyche, Sean Dyche career, Sean Dyche Forest, Sean Dyche Nottingham Forest, Soccer, Soccer news

Sean Dyche has agreed verbally to take over as Nottingham Forest’s new manager. Negotiations progressed late on Sunday night, with both parties keen to sort a deal quickly, and in time for Dyche to have some time preparing the team before Thursday’s Europa League match against Porto.

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