Republic of Ireland’s friendly with Colombia suspended after 20 minutes due to play being ‘overly physical’

The Republic of Ireland’s behind-closed-doors Women’s World Cup warm-up match against Colombia was called off after just 20 minutes for being “overly physical”. The PA news agency understands the decision was made following a number of rough challenges in Friday’s contest. After the abandoned game in Brisbane, Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to the…

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Germany in tailspin one year from Euro 2024: Booed off after Colombia defeat, pressure mounting on coach Hansi Flick

Germany coach Hansi Flick had started his tenure in 2021 with an eight-game winning run and promised to fans to get the four-time world champions back on the right track. But Tuesday’s 2-0 home loss to Colombia in a friendly is their latest setback less than a year before they host Euro 2024. Luis Diaz’s…

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Crystal Palace to move for Jefferson Lerma with Colombia midfielder yet to extend at Bournemouth – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Crystal Palace are chasing Bournemouth ace Jefferson Lerma with the midfielder out of contract in the summer and yet to agree a new contract with the Cherries. Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom could be set for a stunning £15m return to the Premier…

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