RTÉ Soccer News

• Madrid move closer to CWC knockouts beating Pachuca
  Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card for Raul Asencio to move closer to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup after a 3-1 win over Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte.
• Ward's juggling act for daunting American challenge
  The Ireland women's national team have travelled to the United States to take on the world number one-ranked side United States for two international friendlies.
• Duff makes shock exit from Shelbourne
  Manager Damien Duff has departed Premier Division champions Shelbourne.