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Portugal boss calls on Dalot to replace injured 'irreplaceable' star

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez faces a major selection dilemma as Portugal heads into decisive 2026 World Cup qualifiers without injured star Nuno Mendes, a player the coach calls "the best in the world". With the Paris Saint-Germain full-back sidelined, Martinez admits there’s “no natural replacement” and turns to Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo to fill the void.

Keane backed to make return to management by former Man Utd team-mate

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has backed Roy Keane to make a sensational return to management — this time as a more balanced figure ready to lead the Republic of Ireland. Brown believes Keane’s intensity has mellowed with time and experience, making him perfectly placed to inject passion and discipline into an Irish side struggling for identity and direction.

'Doesn't have to apologise' - CR7 spared penalty miss criticism

Cristiano Ronaldo remains untouchable in his homeland as the Portuguese GOAT, with the all-time great being told that he has nothing to apologise for after missing a penalty against the Republic of Ireland. The Al-Nassr superstar fluffed his lines from 12 yards during a 2026 World Cup qualifier, with former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher keeping out his spot-kick before Ruben Neves snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner.

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'Meant to be' - Fans react as Neves dedicates Portugal goal to Jota

Football fans from across the world have been showing their emotion after Ruben Neves' late winner for Portugal against Ireland. Neves' header in the 91st minute was not only his first for his country, but it also marked the first goal the Selecao had scored at home since the death of Diogo Jota, Neves’ best-friend and team-mate with Portugal and Wolves, in July.

CR7 bailed out! Neves late winner rescues Portugal

Ruben Neves rose highest to nod in a late winner for Portugal to beat a resilient Irish defence 1-0 in Lisbon. The Portuguese midfielder was the hero for the hosts who had looked as if they would never beat the superb Caoimhin Kelleher in the Irish goal, particularly after their captain Cristiano Ronaldo had his penalty saved by the Brentford shot-stopper.

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Fernandes targets World Cup glory alongside Ronaldo in 2026

Portugal remain focused on landing the greatest prize in world football after Bruno Fernandes vowed the team are playing to win the World Cup for the entire nation. Portugal have a 100 per cent record heading into the Group F qualifier clash with Ireland, and Fernandes has spoken of the emotion he and his team-mates feel ahead of the tournament.

Mason Melia: The Irish Isak signed by Spurs for a record fee

Tottenham have made no secret of their desire to become a top-tier destination for the world's best young talent. "You can try to sell a vision to someone, but if there's tangible physical evidence of it… Anyone who has watched us since I've joined will have seen the aspirations we have to be the kind of team we want to be. That's not just me saying it, we're actually doing it," said former head coach Ange Postecoglou when he was calling the shots in N17.

Introducing the 2025 British & Irish Football Lions!

GOAL picks 22 players in its footballing version of one of the most prestigious and iconic teams in rugby

No easy route to Euro 2028! Home Nations to play qualifiers

UEFA have reportedly ruled that host nations, including England, will have to qualify for the 2028 European Championship.

UK backed to host first men's World Cup since 1966

The UK has been tipped to host a men's World Cup for the first time since 1966, when England lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley.

Grealish told he made international error by choosing England

Jack Grealish has been told he made an international error in choosing England over Ireland, while also being offered transfer advice.

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📽️ | UFC star McGregor flies into tackles & almost scores

Conor McGregor put his UFC skills to good use when turning his hand to football, with the Irishman flying into tackles and almost scoring a screamer.

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England fans sing 'German bombers' chant ahead of Tuchel arrival

England fans continue to sing the offensive '10 German bombers' chant despite Thomas Tuchel being set to take the managerial reins.

Bellingham & Grealish aim digs at Southgate in Carlsey messages

Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham seemingly aimed digs at Gareth Southgate as they paid tribute to outgoing interim England boss Lee Carsley.

'Real challenge' - Carsley warns Tuchel about England squad

England's interim boss Lee Carsley has told Thomas Tuchel that he will face a tough job picking his squad from the pool of players available.

Carsley leaves new England boss Tuchel with perfect present

The German now has even more reasons to look forward to taking charge of the Three Lions in January after a resounding win at Wembley

'Six minutes of madness' - Ireland boss shocked by England loss

Ireland Heimir Hallgrimsson boss could not hide his frustration after seeing Harry Kane inspire England to a huge win over his side.

Three goals in 384 days: Ferguson's had a year from hell

The Brighton striker has struggled horribly for form and fitness since making Premier League history but there are signs of a return to his peak

Kane aims hilarious dig at Walker as England stars enjoy downtime

Harry Kane trolled Kyle Walker on social media as English stars enjoyed downtime ahead of Ireland clash.

'A bit of a shock' - Wright digs out Kane for England comments

England legend Ian Wright slammed Harry Kane for taking aim at his Three Lions colleagues who withdrew from international duty for the Nations League.

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UEFA Nations League tie breakers explained

What happens in the event two teams or more in a Nations League group are locked on equal points?

Hands off! Tuchel will not influence Carsley's England selection

New England boss Thomas Tuchel will have no say in Lee Carsley's selection for his final games in charge of the Three Lions.

Ex-Premier League star caught with £3,000 of cocaine in sock

Anthony Stokes led Irish police on a 100mph car chase, with the ex-Arsenal youngster eventually caught with £3,000 worth of cocaine stuffed in a sock.

What Rice said in tunnel after scoring for England vs Ireland

Declan Rice refused to celebrate his goal for England against the Republic of Ireland, but admitted afterwards to enjoying a “really nice feeling”.

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Carsley praised for England tactics against Republic of Ireland

Lee Carsley has been praised for the England team he selected to play the Republic of Ireland and the tactical tweaks he made in the 2-0 win.

Carsley told he "must" sing national anthem

Interim boss Lee Carsley has been told that singing God Save the Queen before England games is a "must" after remaining silent for the anthem.

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