Louise Quinn to fulfil life-long ambition for Republic of Ireland at World Cup

Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn has described what lies ahead as the fulfilment of a life-long ambition as the team prepare to make their major tournament debut at this summers World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.History was secured for the Girls in Green last October when Vera Pauws side beat Scotland 1-0 in the qualifying play-offs,

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Dean Smith feels Leicester have put pressure on Everton ahead of final-day scrap

Leicester bo s Dean Smith believes his side have piled the pre sure onto Everton after seeing his team set up a dramatic final day of the Premier League season with a battling draw at high-flying Newcastle.The 2016 champions will head into Sundays home clash with West Ham knowing even victory might not prove enough to keep them in the top-flight, b

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Pele stable as concerns mount over health of Brazil World Cup great

Pele was said to be stable in a Sao Paulo hospital on Saturday amid international concern about the health of the three-time World Cup winner.It was reported, though not officially confirmed, that the 82-year-old had been moved to palliative care as he was no longer responding to chemotherapy treatment.He was hospitalised on Tuesday, though his dau

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