Dublin is to host the 2011 UEFA Cup final, it was announced today.

THE COUNTRY’s sporting leaders joined last night to express their sadness that Seamus Brennan’s time as Sports Minister was all too short.

Bobby Robson is to become an ambassador for the FAI, the organisation has announced.

THE FAI is confident the association’s bid to host the 2011 UEFA Cup final will succeed.

Ireland's bid to host the 2011 UEFA Cup final has taken a big step forward after being short-listed by European football's governing body.