Ireland soccer team show heart and soul, unlike the super-rich ‘country clubs’
Evan Ferguson of the Republic of Ireland takes on France's Dayot Upamecano last week. Photo: Stephen McCarthy
Declan Lynch
Manchester City played Liverpool yesterday, in what would usually be a welcome return to high-class football after another fortnight of international mediocrity.
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