A PLACE in the final next spring against either England or Italy is at stake when the Republic of Ireland U23 team take on Belgium in the International Challenge Trophy at Dalymount Park on Tuesday, October 21 (kick off 7.30pm).

The news Cork City are in serious financial trouble has sent shock waves throughout Irish football and raises questions about the long-term viability of the League of Ireland, writes Liam Mackey

Shelbourne boss Pat Fenlon is preparing his players for testing conditions in Lithuania when his side face FK Vetra tomorrow for the start of their Intertoto Cup campaign.

Wayne Rooney’s family could be torn in two if minnows Burscough win their match in the second round of the FA Cup tonight.