The Republic of Ireland were included in the draw for the first time in 24 years.

Lopes, who captained the Hoops to the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division and FAI Cup double for the first time since 1987, topped the ballot of football media, ahead of his manager Stephen Bradley and Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien.

City nervously held on for a 5-4 victory in a remarkable Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Tuesday having led 5-1 with almost an hour gone.

The midfielder has gone from starting the Euro 2024 final to struggling for game time at United, resulting in him requesting a loan move in August.

Cathal Dennehy talks us through his awards as the year comes to an end. 

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prize.

Rassie Eramus has been rewarded with a new four-year contract to take him through to the 2031 World Cup in the USA.

It was reported earlier this week that FIFA was keen to extend the VAR protocols to cover corner kicks at the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

If you drive at speed and crash, your instinct is to slow down next time. The same applies to horses when they fall: their instinct of self-preservation prompts them to back off and slow down a bit.

The Brentford keeper revealed that he had originally been due to return to London immediately after the Hungary clash but made a rapid change of plans after Troy Parrott's seismic winner

Amid all the hoopla circling its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

The European blue riband club tournament kicks off, once more, this weekend. 

In a scuffle with Alex Mann, Etzebeth was caught on video with his right thumb in Mann’s left eye.

Any hopes of winning a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next summer’s World Cup are fast fading

While the US President's partaking in proceedings is confirmed, Ireland's place at next summer's expanded World Cup isn't yet sure but the national team manager will be in DC to plot potential paths 

England scrum-half Spencer credited van Graan with changing the club’s approach to European competition.

The New Zealand star will hope to hit the ground running in Dublin. 

Since he retired from rugby, the former Munster, Ireland and Lions winger said he has had a tough few years – and adjusting to a new routine took some time

The Irish man’s appeal was clear at the Australian Open with queues forming at the crack of dawn to catch a glimpse of the golf star.

Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand will conduct the draw with broadcaster Samantha Johnson