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Ireland game will be test of our Euro 2020 credentials – Georgia coach Weiss

Vladimir Weiss admits he will know what Georgia’s Euro 2020 fate is likely to be by the time the final whistle blows in Tuesday night’s qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

Chelsea’s appeal against their two-window transfer ban for signing underage players will be heard by a FIFA appeal committee on April 11.

Shinnie criticism is ‘bang out of order’, says Aberdeen boss McInnes

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has sprung to the defence of Graeme Shinnie after the Dons captain came in for stinging criticism in the wake of Scotland’s calamity in Kazakhstan.

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

Chelsea’s appeal against their two-window transfer ban for signing underage players will be heard by a FIFA appeal committee on April 11, world football’s governing body has confirmed.

5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia

Mick McCarthy will send the Republic of Ireland into a very difficult Euro 2020 qualifying showdown with Georgia on Tuesday night hoping to erase the memory of a grim evening in Gibraltar.

Hendrick happy to help goal-shy Republic

Jeff Hendrick is happy to take on some of the responsibility for ending the Republic of Ireland’s goalscoring drought.

Women in Football joins defence of Tottenham’s Hector following racial abuse

Women in Football has sprung to the defence of Tottenham Ladies player Renee Hector who has been receiving racial abuse on social media.

McCarthy putting points over anything as Republic eye Euro 2020

Mick McCarthy will take a win over Georgia however it comes as the Republic of Ireland target qualification for the Euro 2020 finals.

UEFA called to investigate as “anger” expressed over Schar concussion

Brain injury charity Headway has demanded a UEFA investigation after Newcastle defender Fabian Schar played on for Switzerland against Georgia on Saturday despite being knocked unconscious in the first half.

Watch Beth Mead accidentally recreate her England screamer for Arsenal

There was a sense of deja vu this weekend for those watching Arsenal forward Beth Mead as she produced an almost perfect recreation of her winning goal for England against Brazil from earlier this year.

Kazakhstan call-off was my decision, says Ryan Fraser

Ryan Fraser revealed it was his decision not to face Kazakhstan – and the Scotland wide player insisted he had little choice.

O’Neill eager to win on the road after solid start at home

Michael O’Neill will challenge his Northern Ireland players to replicate their Euro 2020 qualifying victories over Estonia and Belarus when they travel to face them away from home in June.

Cardiff to argue Sala transfer was invalid

Cardiff will tell FIFA that Emiliano Sala’s move from Nantes was invalid when the club responds to a complaint over their refusal to pay the Ligue 1 outfit his £15million transfer fee.

Passion for playing for Scotland as strong as ever – Steven Fletcher

Steven Fletcher insists he retains his passion for playing for Scotland as he outlined his dilemma over missing their opening Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Wales captain Ashley Williams frustrated after being dropped for Slovakia tie

Wales captain Ashley Williams has voiced his frustration at being dropped for the opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia.

Gary McAllister treated in hospital after attack in Leeds

Former Scotland captain and Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister has been treated in hospital after he was punched in the face on a night out in Leeds.