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Troy Parrott scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team on Friday night. The 17-year-old Tottenham Hotspur forward, making his first appearance for Stephen Kenny’s side, slotted home after half an hour against Armenia in Tallaght Stadium. The goal was fully warranted following a first-half performance that saw Ireland dominate their opponents in the Under-21 European Championship …

Little Gibraltar finally won their first competitive match after 22 defeats on Saturday when they beat Armenia – who featured Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League. A penalty in the 50th minute by captain Roy Chipolina gave Gibraltar the three points in Yerevan. It was just the tiny territory’s third win since they joined UEFA …

The former Borussia Dortmund player has suffered an indifferent start to life in England​.

Christian Eriksen is a player in incredible form as of late.   The Spurs man grabbed the headlines for a goal and three assists for Denmark in a 4-0 win against Poland at the weekend. Facing Armenia in another crucial clash on Monday night, the Danish midfielder scored a stunning free-kick in a 4-1 win to secure three points for his country. The Tottenham …

The latest round of European World Cup qualifiers began tonight as current holders Germany travelled to minnows San Marino. Firstly, however, to Group A where France hosted Sweden in the only game of that group to take place this evening. Emil Forsberg gave the visitors a surprise lead ten minutes into the second half, before strikes from Paul Pogba and …

The final round of European World Cup qualifiers for this week took place across the continent this evening, with Germany and England among the nations involved. To Group C first, where current World Cup holders Germany took on Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland in a repeat of their Euro 2016 group stage fixture. Two goals within the first twenty minutes, courtesy …

The third and final wave of European World Cup matchweek 2 qualifiers took place on Saturday night, with mixed fortunes for the three Home Nations involved. To Group C first, where the reigning champions Germany were in action at home to the Czech Republic. Jogi Löw’s side got through this fixture completely unscathed, as a double from Thomas Müller, with …

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s injury problems at Manchester United continue. The former Dortmund attacker has endured a frustrating start to his Old Trafford career, and his one Premier League start to date ended in somewhat brutal fashion when he was hauled off at half time by José Mourinho during the derby defeat to Manchester City last month. Mkhitaryan has not played since …

The European qualification campaign for 2018 World Cup began tonight as holders Germany looked to defend their title. Joachim Low’s side were in action tonight against Norway in Oslo, and did the necessary to come away with three points. Goals from Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich in the first half set the away side well on their way to an …

As is common knowledge at this stage, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to join Manchester United in the near future, the Red Devils having agreed a fee for his services with the German outfit. Manchester United were deficient in a plethora of departments last season, but creativity was certainly first among equals as the club earned themselves a reputation …

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has attracted a huge amount of interest. Although the end game in the Henrikh Mkhitaryan transfer saga maybe in sight, according to Bild, either Manchester United and Arsenal will have to part with €40 million, or a little over £30 million, if they want to sign the player. Mkhitaryan’s agent, Mino Raiola, had previously let it be known that United …

Several media outlets are reporting today that Arsenal are set to secure the signature of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer. The highly rated 27 year-old joined the Bundesliga side in 2013 after a successful period with Shaktar Donetsk. Having scored 22 goals in 85 appearances for 2013 Champions League finalists, Mkhitaryan may be looking for a new challenge. According to …

Both sides had their share of spectacular moments in this Euro 2016 qualifier. Marcos Pizzelli of Armenia opened proceedings with a superb free kick in the 14th minute. Portugal equalised through a Ronaldo penalty after Moutinho was brought down, with the end of the first half being heralded by a pitch invader who hilariously left a trail of stewards in his wake. …