Shamrock Rovers request for additional seating for the Tallaght Stadium for the Europa League qualifier against Juventus has been denied by UEFA. Because only 6000 seats remain, most of which will be occupied by club season ticket holders and members, it is very unlikely that tickets will be available to the general public. 

For the full article, visit http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0726/shamrock_tallaght.html

RTE will be covering Shamrock Rovers’ game against Juventus on television, radio and online. The game will off at 7:45pm on Thursday night.

For the full article, visit http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0726/shamrockrovers_juventus_on_rte.html

Maradona demands to keep his staff when negotiating contract details. The football legend discussed the terms of a four year contract deal with Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona yesterday. Once this is finalised, Maradona will be in charge for the game against Ireland

For the full article, visit http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0726/maradonad.html

Trappatoni will announce his squad for the friendly against Argentina.  His decision will be a difficult one for the players who performed well during the May training camp, as most of the first team will be available for selection again for the game.

For the full article, visit http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/trap-facing-tough-calls-2273243.html

Mancini tells Stephen Ireland he will need to prove himself to make the 25 man squad. Yaya Toure, David Silva and potentially James Milner pose a threat to Ireland’s coveted midfield position.

For the full article, visit http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0727/1224275546605.html

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