O'Neill positive about Northern Ireland future despite Italy defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists the future is bright for his side after they lose their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy, as they're beaten 2-0 in Bergamo.

Heartbreak for Republic of Ireland as Czech Republic win on penalties

Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes were cruelly and heartbreakingly dashed as Czech Republic came from 2-0 down - to then beat them on penalties.

Watch: Tonali and Kean end NI's World Cup dreams

Watch the best of the action as Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in Bergamo to progress to the World Cup play-off final.

Gio Reyna keen to repay Mauricio Pochettino’s faith as World Cup approaches

The midfielder is determined to make his mark for the US men’s national team, despite struggles in club soccer Gio Reyna admitted on Thursday that news of his call-up to the US national team may have come as a surprise. “I guess you could say it was sort of one of [Mauricio Pochettino’s] more difficult decisions, or I guess controversial decisions to maybe bring me in,” he told reporters in Atlanta, where the US national team has gathered ahead of friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. “Again, I can’t appreciate it enough. Love this team, love this staff, love this group of people. So just a

Gyokeres scores hat-trick for Sweden as World Cup play-off finals set

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Sweden beat Ukraine 3-1 to book a World Cup play-off final against Poland.

Viktor Gyökeres hits hat-trick as Sweden and Graham Potter see off Ukraine

Graham Potter committed to Sweden for the long term this month but the immediate future does not look so bad. He will lead them to the World Cup if they overcome Poland on Tuesday and it would be a fairytale start for a manager whose return to his adopted homeland is beginning to make bundles of sense. Part of Potter’s motivation to stay beyond this summer was the riches at his disposal. Viktor Gyökeres, awkward at Arsenal but talismanic for his country, is among those jewels and overpowered Ukraine with a resounding hat-trick. Goals six minutes into each half, topped by a late penalty, exhibi

Ross: Silverware shot will motivate City to respond after first loss

Glasgow City head coach Leanne Ross believes the chance of winning the first piece of major silverware this season will “motivate” her side to bounce back from a first domestic defeat of the campaign.

Crichton: League victory can calm Rangers' nerves ahead of final

Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton believes last weekend’s league victory over Glasgow City will "calm the nerves" as they prepare for Sunday's Sky Sports Cup final.

Highlights: Castleford Tigers 40-28 Bradford Bulls

Highlights of the Betfred Super League match between Castleford Tigers and Bradford Bulls.

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Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Game seven of Gennaro Gattuso’s Italy tenure delivered comfort. In number eight, he will look to end the painful wait of a nation by returning his country to the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Northern Ireland’s future, a bright one with this young squad, now means looking towards Euro 2028. This was simply a campaign too soon. Gattuso has a stated aim of making World Cup impact, not simply qualifying. There were long spells in this playoff when the coach’s aspirations felt ludicrous. Perhaps Italy laboured, especially in the first half, under expectation. Yet it is an undoubted trui

Gyokeres hat-trick lifts Sweden as Kosovo keep dream alive

Graham Potter's Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine.