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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Watters
Rangers midfielder Jose Cifuentes will miss the Viaplay Cup final after losing his appeal against the red card shown to the Ecuadorian during Saturday’s victory over Dundee. The 24-year-old was initially booked by referee Kevin Clancy after catching Amadou Bakayoko late with his studs after the Dundee forward slid in to win the ball midway through the Gers’ 3-1 win. But he was then sent off following a VAR review.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Cahair O'Kane |Andy Watters
GLEN’S All-Ireland semi-final date with Kilmacud Crokes has been set for Newry’s Páirc Esler on Sunday, January 7. The back-to-back Ulster champions will meet Leinster’s three-in-a-row holders in a repeat of last season’s controversial decider. Newry has almost exactly the same travel time from the two clubs. Google Maps lists the travel time from the Watty Grahams club as 1hr 27 mins and the journey from Kilmacud Crokes at 1hr 33mins.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Damian Spellman |Andy Watters
Eddie Howe is dreaming of a “magical European night” as Newcastle attempt to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Head coach Howe will go into Wednesday night’s must-win clash with AC Milan at St James’ Park with back-up keeper Martin Dubravka having emerged as yet another selection doubt, but knowing that a win over the Serie A giants could be enough for the Magpies to extend their stay at Europe’s top table.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Duncan Bech |Andy Watters
Henry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot be picked by Steve Borthwick due to the Rugby Football Union’s rule of only allowing players in the Gallagher Premiership to be considered for selection.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Gavin Mccafferty |Andy Watters
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted he will hand some players Champions League auditions as they close an unsuccessful campaign against Feyenoord. Celtic have one point from five games and a 2-0 defeat against Lazio last time out consigned them to bottom spot and the Dutch champions to third place in Group E.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Hampson |Andy Watters
Chelsea have condemned racial abuse directed towards forward Lauren James following Sunday’s Women’s Super League clash with Arsenal. England international James was at the centre of controversy during the game after appearing to stamp on Arsenal midfielder Lia Walti. James was shown a yellow card after the incident in the 70th minute at the Emirates Stadium and was substituted by manager Emma Hayes soon after.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Watters
Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement. The 39-year-old has called time on his career following the end of the MLS season, where his side Los Angeles FC lost the MLS Cup to Columbus Crew at the weekend. Chiellini, who won Euro 2020 with Italy, says it is time to “start new chapters” in his life. You have been the most beautiful and intense journey of my life.You have been my everything.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Hampson |Andy Watters
Destiny Udogie has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, the Premier League club have announced. The Italian left-back, who has made a huge impression in the first part of the current season, has committed himself to Spurs until 2030. The 21-year-old joined Tottenham from Udinese in a £15million deal in 2022 but spent last season back on loan with the Serie A club.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Hampson |Andy Watters
Erling Haaland was not involved as Manchester City trained in front of media cameras prior to their Champions League trip to Red Star Belgrade. The prolific Norway striker had already seemed likely to miss Wednesday’s final Group G game in Serbia after sitting out the Premier League win at Luton on Sunday with a foot injury.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
irishnews.com | Andy Watters
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head to head once again when Inter Miami face Al-Nassr in a pre-season friendly in Saudi Arabia in February. Miami, the Major League Soccer side co-owned by David Beckham, have added another fixture to their trip to the country and will take on Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on February 1 after facing Al-Hilal on January 29, with both matches forming part of the Riyadh Season Cup.
