On this week's episode of Arena, Maurice Brosnan speaks to Joe Callaghan about the World Cup

This summer break offers space to smooth imperfections rather than engineer an overhaul. 

Research cited by charity links major football tournaments with increases in domestic violence incidents and reports

Ireland's defeat to France on Tuesday means they will have to go through the play-off system to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

The pair will become free agents along with veteran Casemiro, who had already confirmed he was to leave Old Trafford this summer.

An improbable direct route to Brazil next year was killed off by France in Tuesday’s concluding regulation qualifier.

Elsewhere on the card, Tyson Fury can get the eight-race card off to the best possible start for punters by winning the Limerick Optional Claiming Race

Defeating a French side that hadn’t lost a home World Cup qualifier for 21 years was always a long shot but Carla Ward will leave Grenoble feeling at least a draw was merited.

By finishing third in the group, seeded status is bestowed on them for both the play-off semi-final in October and the November final, should they progress.

Ireland were edged by France by the narrowest of margins in Grenoble on Tuesday night, meaning the play-off route awaits Ward's women once more if they are to reach the 2027 showpiece.

The forward’s fitness is a consideration for Thomas Tuchel, whose side face Costa Rica in a warm-up friendly in Orlando on Wednesday before taking on Miami FC the following day behind closed doors.

To say the conclusions are damning is a considerable understatement

Alvarez, who is preparing for Argentina’s World Cup defence, registered 20 goals in 49 matches for Atletico this season, with 10 coming in the Champions League.

Doonbeg general manager Joe Russell said that while US president Donald Trump would like to attend the Irish Open in September, there has not yet been any confirmation

Iran play their first two Group G games in Los Angeles, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26

Hatton secured the crucial -point that sealed Ryder Cup victory for Europe last year

Keane was speaking with Micah Richards and Clinton Morrison on their road trip in the third episode of their new Sky Bet World Cup mini-series, Road To America.

Where to find the best match day atmosphere

He was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup

Irish Sport for Palestine has issued a pre-action letter calling for a boycott of the Nations League fixtures in September and October