- 2d ago
Seamus Coleman gets hybrid coaching role as Ireland name squad for Nations League finale
Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson left the 38-year-old defender out of his 24-man squad but confirmed Coleman will join the camp in a hybrid player-coach role. Ireland play Austria in Linz on 14 November and Kosovo in Dublin on 17 November.
- 2d ago
Yakin names 28-man Swiss squad with Xhaka and Embolo back and two debutants
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has recalled Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo, who missed the autumn window over their convictions for acquiring forged Covid certificates, for the last two Nations League games against Slovenia and Scotland.
- Oct 25
Ukraine to appeal IWF's award of 2030 weightlifting worlds to Moscow
The International Weightlifting Federation gave Moscow the 2030 world championships on Sunday, 25 October, and Ukraine's sports minister says Kyiv will appeal the decision to the IOC and the IWF.
- Oct 25
Romanian defence minister urges vigilance on Army Day as Black Sea risks grow
Defence Minister Ştefan Radu Oprea said on Sunday, 25 October, that threats linked to Russia's war against Ukraine and risks in the Black Sea region require stronger prevention and response capacity. His message marked Romania's Army Day.
- Oct 21
Two crew killed after French Mirage 2000D fighter crashes near Nancy
Prosecutors in Metz confirmed on Thursday, 22 October, that both crew members died when the jet came down in a wooded area in Meurthe-et-Moselle on the night of 20 October. DNA analysis is still needed for formal identification.
- Oct 13
Switzerland beat Israel 2-0 in Sion and reach round two of Women's World Cup qualifying
Iman Beney headed Switzerland in front in Sion, and Julia Stierli added a direct free kick in the 93rd minute. The 9-3 aggregate win sends the team into a two-legged tie with Austria.
- Oct 10
Switzerland beats Israel 7-3 in first leg of women's World Cup playoff
Riola Xhemaili scored twice as Switzerland's women led 7-3 at Mezőkövesd on Friday, but captain Lia Wälti and defender Viola Calligaris said the performance fell short. The return leg is on Tuesday in Sion, with kick-off at 19:30.
- Oct 7
Kosovo parliament elects Justina Shiroka Pula as president in deal limiting Hague court powers
Lawmakers in Pristina voted 81 to 120 past a midnight deadline on 7 October 2026, electing an economist to avoid a snap election while amending legislation on the Hague war crimes tribunal.
- Oct 2
Romanian President Nicușor Dan meets Donald Trump at United Nations reception in New York
Romanian President Nicușor Dan released a photograph with US President Donald Trump following a bilateral reception held during the 81st UN General Assembly.
- Sep 30
FAI leaders face parliamentary committee over Israel match handling and team safeguarding
Football Association of Ireland executives addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Sport during a three-hour hearing covering player engagement, match ballots, and security failures.
- Sep 22
Albanian court suspends intelligence chief Vlora Hyseni in state secrets leak probe
An anti-corruption court in Tirana has suspended State Intelligence Service director Vlora Hyseni and placed her under house arrest over allegations that she leaked classified files to an IT contractor.
- Sep 18
Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 in Debrecen following player protests and squad boycott
Ireland secured a 3-0 Nations League win over Israel in Hungary after Irish players wore black armbands, refused pre-match handshakes, and saw goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycott the fixture.
