Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts
Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required
World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar
Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?
Theo Hernandez goal completes thrilling turnaround as France see off Belgium
Two goals in four minutes had given Belgium a 2-0 advantage at half-time
Bayern Munich juggernaut rolls over Lyon into Champions League final
Serge Gnabry grabs first half double before Lewandowski seals it
West Brom reject Manchester City bid for Jonny Evans
He’d follow likes of Schmeichel, Cole and Tevez in playing for both Manchester clubs
Pep Guardiola poised to make a bid for Jonny Evans
Quality of central defenders still a concern for Manchester City manager
John O’Shea remains quiet on Sunderland future
Ireland defender will not discuss club situation until after Austria game
Safety in sight for Swansea City after win at Sunderland
Paul Clement’s side guaranteed survival if Hull City lose at Crystal Palace on Sunday
De Roon decides derby of the doomed in Middlesbrough’s favour
David Moyes’s tenure as Sunderland manager continues to go downhill
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The latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday, Sunday and Monday’s action
Tottenham stalled as Sunderland dig in for stalemate
David Moyes’ strugglers batten down the hatches to frustrate fading title challengers
Burnley continue fine home form to dump Sunderland out of FA Cup
There were also FA Cup replay wins for Crystal Palace, Lincoln, Sutton, Bristol City
Stalemate gives Sunderland and David Moyes an unwanted replay
Joey Barton made his second Burnley debut in the FA Cup third round clash
Jeff Hendrick and Stephen Ward among the goals for Burnley
Premier League round-up: Swansea have too much for Sunderland, Palace and Hull draw
Liverpool back to winning ways but Coutinho stretchered off
Brazilian suffers worrying looking injury as Divock Origi comes on and scores first goal
The weekend’s Premier League team news
James Milner is a doubt for Liverpool, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is again available for United
Jim McGuinness: Being obsessed in sport is not a bad thing
The commitment shown by Tipperary is the foundation of building a winning tradition
Euro 2016: Pressure on Belgium to finally deliver
Marc Wilmots team looking to lose the underachievers tag
Celtic new boy Patrick Roberts keen to excite his new fans
‘I’m very direct, I’m very quick, I like to get them (fans) off their seats, which I hope to many, many times’
Manchester City leak four first-half goals in Stuttgart friendly
City manager Manuel Pellegrini selects adventurous line-up for game in Germany
Manchester City planning improved bid for Raheem Sterling
Original offer of €41 million for 20-year-old rejected immediately by Liverpool
Celtic sign Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata
Belgian leaves Eastlands after nine years to become Ronny Deila’s first summer signing
Celtic stretch lead over Aberdeen after Parkhead show of strength
Hoops now six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after four-goal show
Celtic fined €10,000 for crowd disturbances in Europa League tie
Fifth time in three years Celtic have been charged by Uefa over supporter behaviour
Celtic have it easy against Hamilton
Commons returns to help put distance on Aberdeen at top of Scottish Premiership
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