Friday Evening Soccer Update

Friday, 31 October 2025 15:43

By Emma O'Connor

Celtic's interim manager prepares for Sunday's game against Rangers.

Celtic's interim manager Martin O'Neill says it is strange to be back in charge of his old club and heading for an Old Firm derby.

The Hoops will go head-to-head with Rangers at Hampden Park in the League Cup semi-final on Sunday.

O'Neill was rushed into position this week following the dramatic departure of Brendan Rodgers.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admits his players have to learn to be more disciplined.

Liam Delap picked up the team's fifth red card in just 39 days after his sending off against Wolves in the Carabao Cup this week.

The Blues will be without the striker for tomorrow's game with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Republic of Ireland will face Hungary in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of next year's Women's World Cup qualifiers.

The Girls in Green secured promotion to the top flight of the Nations League after beating Belgium across a two-legged tie.

The friendly will take place in Spain during a training camp next month, with manager Carla Ward calling it "an important opportunity" to test themselves.

The Aviva Stadium could host its third European football final.

The FAI has submitted a bid to UEFA to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final.

It's made a shortlist alongside Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Saint Jakob Park in Basel and Lyon as potential venues.

Two European finals have been played at Lansdowne Road, most recently Atalanta's win against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 Europa League decider.