The FAI has announced that Shane Duffy is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland.

The Football Association of Ireland’s Chief Executive Officer Fran Rooney today described as "a landmark decision" the ruling by FIFA to uphold the FAI’s appeal on behalf of Crumlin United FC for the right to receive solidarity payments in respect of the transfer of Robbie Keane to Tottenham Hotspur.

FIFA and UEFA are making fresh efforts for a new system to limit the number of foreign players imported into domestic football, it can be revealed.