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Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie Moyes surprised Van Persie lasted the pace

Dutch striker played all 90 minutes in friendly against France during the week

Republic of Ireland’s Robbie Brady. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Robbie Brady undergoes groin surgery

Republic of Ireland international faces a long tough summer to try and rehabilitate in time for the start of next season

Damien Duff. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho. Damien Duff may have played last game for Fulham

The former Republic of Ireland international is unlikely to play again this season because of a knee injury and is out of contract in the summer

England’s Jack Wilshere (bottom) reacts after being fouled by Denmark’s Daniel Agger during their international friendly soccer match at Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters. Jack Wilshere to miss eight matches

The Arsenal midfielder suffered a hairline fracture in his foot while on England duty

Republic of Ireland’s Shane Long reacts to another missed chance in Wednesday’s game against Serbia. Martin O’Neill has change of heart and would now welcome extra friendly after setback

Republic of Ireland’s defending this week certainly looks like something that would benefit from a few intensive training sessions

St Patrick’s Athletic manager Liam Buckley takes his St Pat’s side to Cork tonight. John Caulfield faces tough opener against champions St Patrick’s Athletic

Cork City are hampered by injuries to Danny Morrissey and Michael Rafter

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has sought a personal hearing from the FA over his misconduct charge for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Getty Images Alan Pardew accepts FA charge for headbutting David Meyler

Newcastle boss has requested a personal hearing over misconduct charge

Majority shareholder Dermot Desmond predicts a “visionary” future on the international arena for Celtic. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Dermot Desmond hails healthy state of Celtic on and off pitch

Majority shareholder predicts bright future for club on the international arena

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot during England’s friendly against Denmark. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere faces six weeks out with foot injury

Midfielder played on after being caught by Denmark’s Daniel Agger in friendly

Ireland’s Shane Long scores the first goal of the game at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Dose of reality for O’Neill as Ireland fall prey to old failings

Republic manager still pleased with many aspects of home side’s display

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long celebrates scoring the opening goal with Wes Hoolahan during the friendly against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho O’Neill suffers first defeat as Ireland fail to close out Serbia

Shane Long marks his 44th international cap with his 11th goal for his country

Seamus Coleman holds off Dusan Tadic during last night’s match against Serbia. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Shane Long frustrated over missed chances
  • International
  • Emmet Malone and Carl O'Malley
  • March 6, 2014, 05:00

David Forde is dismayed by ‘sucker punches’

Brazil’s Neymar celebrates the first goal of his hat-trick in the international friendly against South Africa during their international friendly at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Neymar bags hat-trick as Brazil rout South Africa

Oscar and Fernandinho also on the mark in Johannesburg

England’s Daniel Sturridge celebrates his goal during the friendly international victory over Denmark at Wembley Stadium. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sturridge strikes late on to earn England victory over Denmark

Prolific Liverpool striker delivers on international stage

McHugh’s winner helps Patrician, Newbridge end their long wait

Single goal enough to defeat Confey College and secure the trophy for the first time in 39 years

Republic of Ireland squad training at Gannon Park, Malahide, yesterday, ahead of tonight’s friendly against Serbia. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Shane Long looking to be heir apparent

Striker seems certain to be given chance to cement his status as next main forward

The Montenegro under-21 side celebrate after their 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Tallaght Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Two late sucker punches end hopes for Irish under-21 side

Montenegro claim the points in Tallaght despite early goal from Matt Doherty

Mike Ruddock: “We must take our chances when they come along and although we did well to draw with Italy last year we would be confident that at Dubarry Park we can get the desired result.” Photo: Chris Vaughan /Inpho Jack O’Donoghue’s return a major plus as Ruddock’s Ireland U-20 side target home win

Sean O’Brien takes over captaincy as Dan Leavy ruled out due to a shoulder injury

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will play for Inter Milan next season, the Italian club have announced. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Nemanja Vidic commits his future to Inter

Manchester United captain to leave Old Trafford for Italy at the end of the season

Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud argues with Stoke City’s Charlie Adam during the Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Charlie Adam hit with three-match ban for violent conduct

TV footage showed Stoke midfielder stamped on Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud

England’s Ashley Cole leads players during training including new player Luke Shaw (rear) for tonight’s friendly against Denmark at Wembley. England hire sports psychologist

Roy Hodgson says Johnson is set to earn 50th cap

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