The Doha Diary: Irish influence down to its last hope 

If not interest, then Irish influence is certainly waning at a rapid rate here.

IRISH INTEREST: Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Daniel Amartey, Denis Odoi, Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Batigol still attracting a crowd

The thirsting of some members of the press pack for selfies with players and managers in the immediate aftermath of press conferences here has been a pretty bad look for the industry.