The FAI has released the wording for a motion confirming the transfer of the home Nations League game with Israel to Serbia but they still face opposition to the fixture going ahead at all at next week’s EGM.
The Irish Independent reports on the wording of the motion shared with members. It reads: “While acknowledging the strength of feeling regarding support for Palestine and the upcoming Uefa men’s Nations League fixtures, that the members recognise the profound impact that any non-fulfilment of Uefa fixtures would have on Irish football as a whole and on its future development, and accordingly endorses the Association fulfilling its obligations in respect of those fixtures.”
Opposition to the motion remains however. “PFA Ireland fully opposes the motion, we oppose the games taking place and hopefully others on the GA will follow suit when it comes to a vote,” union rep Stuart Gilhooly told the Irish Independent.
Declan Rice has made a very dangerous World Cup proclamation ahead of their last 32 clash with DR Congo and claimed that England possess the best penalty takers at the tournament.
The Irish Sun reports on England’s pre-match conference when Rice claimed this group of players are also the best penalty takers to play for England, the side with a history of shoot-out disasters!
The curtain has come down on Manuel Neuer’s international career following their World Cup exit against Paraguay but his inclusion in the squad never mind the team has caused uproar in Germany post tournament.
Former Chelsea defender Robert Huth has led the criticism of head coach Julian Nagelsmann with a blistering attack on Talksport over the decision to bring Neuer to the World Cup.
France are rapidly emerging as hot favourites to lift the World Cup after another attacking masterclass dismantled Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 with the BBC asking if anyone can stop them.
The report states that the spirit and unity of this exceptionally talented Les Bleus team should also worry the remaining sides left in the tournament.
Shamrock Rovers are close to a deal to sign former Ireland Under 21 striker Jonathan Afolabi as they look to match their LOI title ambitions with the demands of their upcoming Champions League campaign.
The Irish Independent reports that Afolabi is a free agent after his contract with Belgian side Kortrijk ended last month.
