Soccer (FIFA)

Soccer (FIFA)

Fenerbahce has been fined a total of 50,500 by UEFA for fan-related incidents during the Europa League match, which included damage to seating and the use of flares.

Sammie Szmodics was transferred to hospital yesterday having sustained a head injury during extra-time of the play-off against Czechia. Following further tests and a period of observation, he has been safely discharged from hospital - and will continue his recovery under the care of the Republic of Ireland & Derby County medical teams.

Hungary have failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, despite having the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez in the team. It is a bitter disappointment for the Hungarians, one they have to accept and move on.

The 2026 World Cup is getting closer and we will soon know the identities of all 48 teams who will compete at the finals this summer.

At the beginning of the season, I always do goal-setting. I do that not with just the team but with the whole football club - the chefs, everyone. Make them all a part of it. We called it 'Project 73' and we told no one outside the building. It was kept quiet.

Carragher's latest comments reflect a shift toward celebrating the player's sporting greatness rather than dwelling on recent spats, deliberately cementing Salah's status among the league's absolute elite.

"If I'm being completely honest, I knew I was going to have to be in this camp to have a real chance of going to the World Cup. I set myself targets and goals and I really did commit to the process ever since November, using it as fuel to make sure I got into this one."

Scotland's men sealed qualification for their first World Cup finals since 1998, and now the build-up begins in earnest with warm-up matches against Japan.

Seamus Coleman remains a vital presence for Ireland, showcasing leadership qualities that inspire his teammates. The upcoming play-off is not just a game; it represents a significant moment in Irish football history.