FIFA says there is "insufficient evidence" to open anti-doping proceedings against any player in Russia's World Cup squad after concluding an investigation launched following the exposure of systemic drug use in Russian sport.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes the lack of an 'Anfield factor' at the Champions League final will give an experienced Real Madrid side a slight advantage when they face the Merseyside club in Kiev on Saturday.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes England boast the kind of “frightening” talent that means it would be “stupid to rule us out” of World Cup glory.

Unai Emery looked to have confirmed himself as the Arsenal’s new head coach late on Tuesday night.

The pressure was on Shamrock Rovers heading into a week consisting of two Dublin derbies.

New managers are being greeted by fans with all the warmth they would show to a Jehovah's Witness ringing the door bell during a Saturday morning fry-up. The memory strains to recall examples of rejoicing among supporters.

It was the game that changed his life. A victory that ensured Rafael Benitez's name became enshrined in Liverpool legend. Even, now, 13 years after that dramatic Champions League final in Istanbul, the memories spark such raw emotion in the Spaniard that goose bumps shoot up his arms as he talks.

Shane Supple will report for Ireland duty tomorrow and start by thanking assistant boss Roy Keane for his support when he quit professional football in 2009.

Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny has hailed the skills and tricks of playmaker Jamie McGrath and doesn't want the Meathman to change.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 25-year-old from Carlow booked his ticket for December's Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.