Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure as Republic of Ireland manager appears to be drawing to a close with the Football Association of Ireland considering his position.

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WORLD CUP QUALIFIER GROUP C:

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Giovanni Trapattoni insists the Republic of Ireland remain firmly in the hunt for World Cup qualification despite suffering a heartbreaking setback against Austria.

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Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long was devastated by Austria’s late equaliser which cost his side three points in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

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Swedish coach Erik Hamren has warned that Ireland will set out to be party poopers in Stockholm when the countries meet in a World Cup qualifier on Friday week.

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Germany rode their luck to beat Austria 2-1 and continue their perfect start to World Cup qualifying Group C in Vienna.

Germany striker Miroslav Klose is looking to continue his impressive scoring streak against Austria and is confident the team will be better in front of goal than their opening World Cup Group C qualifier tonight (7.35pm).

Real Madrid registered their first Primera Division victory of the season after a comfortable 3-0 win over Granada at the Bernabeu — but an unhappy Ronaldo suggested all is not well within the camp.

Four goals from Lionel Messi put third-placed Valencia to the sword on a night when Barcelona could have scored a dozen but for the efforts of visiting goalkeeper Diego Alves.

WAYNE ROONEY hit the goal trail once more as England took a significant stride towards Euro 2012 with an impressive 3-0 win over Bulgaria in Sofia last night.

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Austria 0 Belgium 2

SUBSTITUTE Fredy Guarin netted a late winner to put Porto in pole position in their Europa League last-32 tie with Iberian rivals Sevilla.

Emmanuel Mayuka struck four minutes into injury time as Swiss side Young Boys came back from a goal down to upset reigning Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 in their Europa League last 32 first leg clash.

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SEVILLA may have started their Primera Liga campaign with a convincing win, but the health of stricken Spanish international wing-back Antonio Puerta is the only thing the Andalucian club are concerned about at present.