Infantino Wants to Expand Women’s World Cup to 32 Teams
July 5, 2019 No Responses

Infantino Wants to Expand Women’s World Cup to 32 Teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the 2023 Women’s World Cup from 24 teams to 32. Australia, Brazil and Japan are among 10 countries that have expressed an interest in staging what would be the ninth edition of the...
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British Minister Refuses to Rule Out Statute of Limitations for NI Veterans
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British Minister Refuses to Rule Out Statute of Limitations for NI Veterans

Cabinet Officer Minister David Lidington has declined to rule out a statute of limitations for veterans who served in Northern Ireland. Mr Lidington said ministers would have to think “very carefully” about the amnesty issue, following the widespread rejec...
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OECD Report Shows Ireland has Lowest Number of Consultants in EU
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OECD Report Shows Ireland has Lowest Number of Consultants in EU

Ireland has the lowest number of consultant specialists in the EU, a new global report shows. The European average is 2.45 consultants per 1,000 head of population, but Ireland’s rate is the lowest in the EU at 1.44 per 1,000,...
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Discussions Underway for Pence Visit to Ireland This Year
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Discussions Underway for Pence Visit to Ireland This Year

US Vice President Mike Pence is expected to visit Ireland this year. It is reported dates in early September are being looked by Irish and US officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs said Mr Pence has indicated his wish to...
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Remains of Irish Shipwreck Victims Laid to Rest in Canada
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Remains of Irish Shipwreck Victims Laid to Rest in Canada

The remains of 21 Irish shipwreck victims which washed up on a beach in Canada have been laid to rest. Human bones were found on a beach at Cap-des-Rosiers, Quebec, between 2011 and 2016. It was confirmed earlier this year...
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Liverpool Secure Extra Tickets for UEFA Super Cup
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Liverpool Secure Extra Tickets for UEFA Super Cup

Liverpool have secured additional tickets for their UEFA Super Cup meeting with Chelsea in Istanbul next month. They, like their opponents, were initially given 5,257 tickets for the game at the 38,000-capacity Vodafone Park, home of Besiktas, on August 14....
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Mercosur Trade Deal ‘Disappointing’ for Ireland, Says Doherty
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Mercosur Trade Deal ‘Disappointing’ for Ireland, Says Doherty

The EU’s trade deal with South America countries is “disappointing” and “not satisfactory” for Ireland, Employment Affairs Minister Regina Doherty has told the Dáil. Ms Doherty said Ireland was not the only EU country that would feel the “negative...
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Rodri Signs for Manchester City
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Rodri Signs for Manchester City

Spain international Rodri has become Manchester City’s second summer signing after completing his move from Atlético Madrid. The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced. Rodri officially became a City player on ...
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British Government Moves to Delay Stormont Election Deadline
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British Government Moves to Delay Stormont Election Deadline

The British government has moved to again delay the legal requirement to call an Assembly election in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is seeking to push back the end of August deadline amid the ongoing impasse between the...
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Frank Lampard Confirmed as New Chelsea Manager
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Frank Lampard Confirmed as New Chelsea Manager

Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach. The former England midfielder returns to Stamford Bridge following a season in charge of Sky Bet Championship side Derby. Lampard has signed a three-year deal to replace Maurizio Sarri after...
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