Willian’s 94th-minute penalty, his second of the game, earned Fulham a dramatic 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Monday. Alex Iwobi gave Fulham the lead after seven minutes with a delicate finish, turning Antonee Robinson’s cut-back through Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa’s legs from close range.
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A number of Ireland’s backroom team have followed Stephen Kenny in departing the FAI. Assistant manager Keith Andrews, assistant coach John O’Shea, chief scout & opposition analyst Stephen Rice, goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely and Damien Doyle have all left their roles.
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Stephen Kenny’s time as Republic of Ireland boss is over after the Football Association of Ireland confirmed it will not be renewing his contract. Kenny’s deal ended after Tuesday night’s friendly draw with New Zealand. The 52-year-old had been expected to depart after failing to qualify for Euro 2024.
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The Republic of Ireland failed to end a disappointing year on a high as they were held by New Zealand on a night when James McClean brought down the curtain on his international career. Adam Idah had given Stephen Kenny’s side the lead but Matthew Garbett hit back for the visitors before the hour mark.
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FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi tore his anterior cruciate ligament on international duty with Spain and needs surgery, his club has confirmed. Gavi, 19, left the pitch in tears on Sunday after landing awkwardly when jumping to control the ball. Barca said he would have surgery on his right ACL, with a further update on the injury due in “the coming days”.
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