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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Carla Ward confirms major Katie McCabe decision after Champions League celebrations ahead of Ireland clash vs Turkey
CARLA WARD confirmed Katie McCabe is ready to go after her Champions League celebrations. But so is the Plan B of record holder Megan Campbell. Advertisement 2 Katie McCabe joined Ireland camp late after the Champions League final Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 Carla Ward confirmed she will play against Turkey Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The Girls in Green are in Istanbul today to face Cork on Tuesday. And the side is at full strength as skipper Ward told RTÉ: 'Katie's a pro. You never want anyone to not celebrate such a massive, massive win and important moment in her career. 'It was about her enjoying those celebrations but she's a professional, she's fit, she's ready . . . maybe a question mark on her calf at the moment. Advertisement Read More on Katie McCabe 'But she's said to me straight away, 'I'm ready, I want to play', so of course she's available for selection. 'Katie's Katie, you know what you're going to get. She's wholehearted, she gives you everything.' McCabe will start at left-back against a Turkey team who Ireland beat 1-0 in Tallaght last February in Ward's first game in charge. Ward has been keen to change Ireland's style from a dogged defensive side to a more creative force. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Live Blog But she stressed that the team cannot lose what they were good at doing while adding more strings to their bow. And Ward highlighted the threat of Campbell from long throws. Arsenal star Katie McCabe leads anti-Tottenham chants and has 'Jack Wilshere moment' in Champions League parade Campbell, who was this month released by London City Lionesses, recently set a Ward said: 'We know that if we need goals we've got a Guinness world record holder and also Louise Quinn that we can turn to. Advertisement 'We've got different qualities for different situations for sure.' 'That first game against Turkey, we've looked at it and whilst we had a lot of the ball, we didn't do enough with it. Since then we have. We've increased a lot of the numbers we wanted to. The team is starting to grow.' But this evening's game will be difficult in the Istanbul heat as Ireland go for the victory they need to secure at least a top-two spot in the Nations League. Top spot looks tricky as Slovenia are currently three points clear and face bottom side Advertisement PLAY-OFF PERMUTATIONS Should Slovenia win that, their 4-0 triumph over Ireland in February will mean Ward's side will need to win 5-0 in Cork on Tuesday to match their points total and beat them on the head-to-head rule. And that is crucial as winning the group not only earns automatic promotion to League A ahead of the 2027 qualifiers , but a guaranteed play-off for the World Cup. If Ireland remain in League B for the qualifiers, they would need to finish in the top three just to secure that same play-off that League A teams are guaranteed in advance. But second place in this Nations League means another play-off in October and chance to make League A. Ward stressed that talk of a shootout with Slovenia is off the agenda for now as Ireland must beat Turkey first. Advertisement She added: 'Turkey are a good side and they know if they beat us and beat Greece they can finish second. 'Let's be really clear, this is a must-win game. We have to go and get three points. 'We have to make sure we're switched on, we're focused and we get the job done.'
RTÉ News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Republic of Ireland U17s group confirmed for November's World Cup
The Republic of Ireland have discovered their group opponents for the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Colin O'Brien's young Boys in Green, have drawn Paraguay, Uzbekistan and Panama in Group J for the underage global competition. The squad will head to Qatar in November for what is Ireland's first appearance at an Under-17s World Cup and will begin the tournament by facing Panama. They will then take on Uzbekistan, then followed by Paraguay on match day three. It is the first time the tournament will have 48 teams. The top two teams in each group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, will qualify for the round of 32. From the round of 32 onwards, the tournament will be played in a knock-out format. CONFIRMED | Ireland MU17s' World Cup Group for the U17 World Cup in Qatar 🏆 Colin O'Brien's team have been drawn against Paraguay, Uzbekistan and Panama in Group J 🇵🇾🇺🇿🇵🇦🇮🇪 The Tournament begins November 3 #IRLU17 | #COYBIG — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 25, 2025 Speaking after the draw, Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien said: "There are 48 teams represented at the draw and I'm proud to see Ireland among them. "It's exciting and very intriguing coming up against different countries from different confederations. We've Asian, South American and Central American opposition and it will be a superb experience for the players and the staff. "I always say that often people judge young international sides by their senior teams but you never know, a team could have a special group of players who we so happen to be coming up against. "The draw is done, so the hard work for the tournament begins tomorrow. We have our opening game date, we have our opponents and we'll be looking forward to the World Cup." Ireland qualified for the tournament after being the best runners-up in UEFA U-17 Euros qualification. While missing out on the Euros competition, their 5-0 win over Iceland secured their spot in Qatar. The Under-17s' first preparation games for the World Cup will begin next month when they head to Croatia for three friendlies against Norway, Türkiye and Croatia.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bangladesh confirm T20I tour of Pakistan following conflict with India
Nazmul Hossain and Nahid Rana of Bangladesh Pakistan has confirmed that Bangladesh 's Twenty20 cricket tour will proceed with three matches instead of the originally planned five, following security concerns raised after recent cross-border conflicts with India. The matches will be played in Lahore after negotiations between the two cricket boards. The tour was initially in doubt after India and Pakistan experienced their worst conflict in decades, lasting four days before a ceasefire was reached. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The conflict also impacted other cricket events, with Pakistan forced to reschedule its Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a ten-day break. The Indian Premier League was also disrupted during this period. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? "PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi... convinced them of full security and the series now comprises three T20Is instead of five," stated the Pakistan Cricket Board in a press release. The revised series will likely take place after the PSL final scheduled for May 25. The new dates for the Bangladesh tour are yet to be confirmed. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes The successful negotiations came after addressing security concerns raised by some Bangladesh players about touring Pakistan. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 19 T20I matches. Out of these 19 matches, Pakistan have won 16 whereas Bangladesh have come out victorious on three occasions. In March Pakistan suffered a 4-1 defeat in the T20I series against New Zealand, marking a disappointing outing for the Men in Green. Despite entering the series with high hopes and a relatively experienced squad, Pakistan struggled to match New Zealand's consistency and firepower across all departments. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Times of Oman
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
New Zealand's Duffy, Foulkes demolish Pakistan batting, register massive win in 4th T20I
Mount Maunganui : Seamers Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes's exceptional bowling performance guided New Zealand to victory over Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Bay Oval on Sunday. With this victory, the Kiwis took an unassailable 4-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. The fifth and last T20I of the series between the two teams will be played at Wellington on Wednesday, March 23. Chasing a mammoth total of 221 runs in the match, the Men in Green were bundled out for 105 runs. The visitors were bowled out in the 17th over of the innings. The highest scorer for the side was Abdul Samad who scored 44 runs off 30 balls which came with the help of four boundaries and two sixes in his innings. Irfan Khan also score some runs (24 runs from 16 balls, with 4 four and a six) but that were not enough for the side. Other than theses two players, no one was able to touch the double digit mark. Players like Mohammad Harris, Hasan Nawaz, team skipper Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, and Shadab Khan failed to make their mark in the game. For the Blacaps, the pick of the bowler was Duffy who snapped four wickets in his spell of four overs where he conceded 20 runs in his spell of four overs. Three wickets were grabbed by Foulkes in his fours overs where he gave away 25 runs. Earlier in the first innings, batting first, the hosts smashed 220 runs with the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs. The scorers for the side in this innings were Finn Allen (50 runs off 20 balls, six fours and three sixes), Michael Bracewell (46 runs from 26 balls, five boundaries and two maximums), Tim Siefert (44 runs in 22 balls, three fours and four sixes), and Daryll Mitchell (29 runs off 23 balls with one four and six each). For Pakistan, three wickets were snapped by Haris Rauf (3/27), two wickets were grabbed by Abrar Ahmed (2/41), and one wicket was bagged by Abbas Afridi (1/38) in their respective spells. Brief Score: New Zealand 220/6 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 50, Michael Bracewell 46*, Haris Rauf 3/27) vs Pakistan 105 all out in 16.2 overs (Abdul Samad 44, Irfan Khan 24, Jacob Duffy 4/20).
Express Tribune
18-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Here we go!
Listen to article The wait is over. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to burst into action, with Pakistan and New Zealand locking horns in the day-night opening encounter in Karachi today. For the first time in nearly three decades, Pakistan is hosting a major ICC event. Let us not forget that the last time Pakistan participated in the Champions Trophy, they produced one of their greatest performances, crushing India in the final at the Oval, London in 2017. Now, with the home crowd behind them, the Men in Green have the opportunity to defend their title in conditions they know best. But for Pakistan, this is much more than just cricket. The tournament holds major economic and diplomatic weight. Such high-level sporting events inject millions into the economy, boosting tourism and infrastructure. For years, security concerns had forced Pakistan to host its home matches in the UAE. However, through a concerted effort by the PCB and other stakeholders, international teams have gradually returned, culminating in this landmark event. The successful staging of the Champions Trophy will further strengthen Pakistan's case to host more global tournaments in the future, including the 2031 ICC Cricket World Cup. Of course, the build-up to the tournament has not been without its share of controversy as India's participation remained uncertain for months. Cricket has on occasions been held hostage by political narratives, so let's hope this Champions Trophy presents an opportunity to mend fences. The tournament is thus a test for Pakistan on multiple fronts. While the eyes of the world will be on cricket, the success of this tournament will be determined by much more than the performances on the field. It will be a measure of Pakistan's ability to navigate the complexities of global diplomacy, its readiness to host high-profile international events, and its capacity to capitalise on the economic opportunities such events bring.
