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FIFA has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid. The Middle East kingdom was given a record score in a FIFA evaluation report published late on Friday, paving the way for its hosting of…

All of the Football Review Committee’s rule changes for 2025 have been adopted at the GAA’s Special Congress. President Jarlath Burns has described the strong backing from delegates for all 18 motions as a ‘resounding mandate for improvement in Gaelic…

Tottenham attacker Dejan Kulusevski has talked up the importance of Sunday’s visit of Fulham and insisted it is must-win. It has been another roller-coaster few days for Spurs after they followed up a remarkable 4-0 victory at Manchester City with…

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United’s stacked schedule is “no excuse” as he seeks a first Premier League win in charge against Everton. The 39-year-old oversaw a 1-1 draw at promoted Ipswich in his first match at the helm and celebrated…

Southampton were furious after being denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision in a 1-1 draw at Brighton. Flynn Downes had just cancelled out Kaoru Mitoma’s opener when Cameron Archer converted a cross from Saints substitute Ryan Fraser.…

Ireland and Wales drew the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off final as Olivia Clark’s own goal prevented the Dragons from taking a lead to Dublin. The Aviva Stadium will host the return match on Tuesday, with the winners…

Max Verstappen has revealed he is ready to stay at Red Bull for the rest of his life – and insisted he does not need to win a world championship with another team to cement his Formula One legacy. In…

It is provincial final time in the club championship this weekend, with several finals to be decided in football and hurling. In Leinster, Dublin clubs will be aiming for victory in both football and hurling in a double header at…

Simona Halep has hit out at what she claims is a “big difference” between the way doping cases are handled in tennis. It was revealed on Thursday that world number two Iga Swiatek had been banned for one month –…

Mikel Arteta admits that Arsenal need to be near perfect if they are to topple leaders Liverpool and win the Premier League. The Gunners, who travel to West Ham on Saturday, head into the weekend fourth in the table and…