The real business is in the great stadiums of Germany and on the muddy unplayable fields of Ireland. The two have never been further apart.

I don’t ever want to wake up and think I have reached only 70/80% of what I could have been.

Glasgow announced last month that the 31-year-old forward would be ending his seven-year stint at Scotstoun.

Euros outlook bleak for goal-shy Ireland and Kennedy Cup takes centre stage.

Olympian, pundit and podcaster David Gillick talks about a Saturday spent amid the frenzy of the Olympic Games

Koeman announced late Monday that De Jong would not be fit in time to play at the tournament in Germany that begins Friday.

The 53-year-old took charge of the national team at one of their lowest ebbs, having been stunned by Iceland at Euro 2016 and seen Roy Hodgson’s successor Sam Allardyce swiftly exit.

Alexander-Arnold’s range of passing a plus in midfield.

“I have a deep sense of satisfaction and validation,” the Dubliner said.

"It is a great honor and there’s plenty of deserving candidates and there will be plenty for 2027."

Ciara Mageean joined Sonia O'Sullivan as the only individual gold medallists for Ireland across 26 editions of the European Athletics Championships.

The Lions forwards both told head coach Steve Borthwick they want to be part of the 36-man squad that departs for Tokyo on Wednesday.

For John O’Shea to end his four-match audition armed to continue into permanency for the Autumn Uefa Nations League series, it’s likely the global superstar will have to be shackled.

Jenny Nagle, practice nurse, HSE, Patrick Street Medical Centre, Cork

One of the people behind the new venture is Cork football institution Derek Coughlan.  This generation is still in love with football, but in a different way. 

Best for the beach, best for the pub, the most eye-catching, and the ones that will go straight into the bargain bin

The influence of the Netherlands at the 1974 World Cup – Cruyff and the high-press revolution – will still resonate at the Euros in Germany.

Here’s four we think will make the Euro semi-finals – and what makes them special. 

From the dangerous Albanians with a former Arsenal favourite in charge to the passionate Scots and Turks, who turned to a former Milan coach in their hour of need.

The blockbuster group stages games come thick and fast as Spain take on Croatia on Saturday evening.