Trapattoni to name squad for Croatia clash

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI will name his Irish squad for next month’s friendly against Croatia on Friday, when he and Marco Tardelli attend the FAI’s Festival of Football in Clare on the eve of the association’s AGM in Ennis.

Marking the events this week, the FAI announced yesterday that €100,000 will be shared among 28 clubs and leagues in the county.

“There is a programme of continuous development for football facilities in Clare and these grants will encourage more excellent work,” said FAI chief executive, John Delaney.