Argentine football legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday age 60 of a heart attack, his lawyer said. Following are reactions to his death: Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

The FAI expect that no fans will be able to attend the Nations League qualifier against Wales in Dublin on Sunday week, but the association are optimistic that supporters may be allowed in to matches in November as well as Dundalk’s games in the group stages of the Europa League. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Newcastle survived a huge Carabao Cup scare to reach the quarter-finals on penalties after drawing 1-1 at Newport. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Everton have made their first signing of the summer with the arrival of Brazil international Allan from Napoli. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

FAI members have voted to accept changes to the Association’s rules and governance structures that will pave the way for the cash-strapped body to receive around €35m in state funding. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry has called for the resignation of the chairman of the FAI board Roy Barrett and strongly criticised the appointment of high-ranking civil servant Robert Watt to the Abbotstown top table. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace are happy to face Leicester at a neutral venue, if the King Power club are unable to host this weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a spike in coronavirus cases. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Danny Ings struck twice as Southampton rebounded from their lacklustre performance against Arsenal with a comfortable 3-1 win at struggling Watford. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …

Luton saw their hopes of Sky Bet Championship survival improve with a shock 1-0 victory at 10-man Swansea thanks to a second-half header from Ireland striker James Collins. Independent.ie – Independent.ie RSS Feed …