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The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying match with Georgia on September 6 is to be played in Mainz, Germany, FIFA have confirmed.
O'Connor wants more of the same
Garry O'Connor believes Scotland boss George Burley must follow the blueprint of his two predecessors if World Cup qualification is to be achieved.
Appiah returns for Black Stars
Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has been included by new coach Milovan Rajevec in his first squad named on Thursday.
Ecuador protest over Valencia's no-show
The Ecuadorian Football Federation are to protest to FIFA over Wigan midfielder Luis Antonio Valencia's absence from last week's international friendly against Colombia.
Houghton to get new India deal
India are set to offer Bob Houghton a new contract after the Englishman inspired the Bhangra Boys to victory in the AFC Challenge Cup earlier this month.
Bilic calls on Premier League pair
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has included Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka and Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and England next month.
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has kept faith in Ryan McGivern for the World Cup qualifiers next month.
