John O’Shea will call time on his 17-year Republic of Ireland career with one eye already on a move into management. The 37-year-old Sunderland defender will make his 118th and last senior appearance for his country against the United States at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday having already indicated he would like another season in club football when his current deal at the Stadium of Lig...Full Story »

Marseille's winless run in Ligue 1 stretched to nine games following a goalless home stalemate with Bordeaux that further infuriated their supporters. OM, French Cup semi-finalists who were also in the Europa League's last 32, are only six points above the bottom three having not won in the league since February 2 and they only managed seven shots on goal in total in this game. Having not won ...Full Story »

Bordeaux inflicted more misery on bottom club Troyes with a slender 1-0 win at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. Substitute Adam Ounas netted his second goal in three games this season 11 minutes from time to hand Willy Sagnol's side only their third league win of the campaign. The visitors' defence failed to deal with Henri Saivet's free-kick and Bordeaux's 18-year-old was on hand to fire beyond...Full Story »

An Irish football fan called Max Charles is having his name circulated after he lost a bet to a mate. Fresh in the memory, Ireland recently recorded one of their best recent results when they held World Champions Germany to a 2-2 draw. The Irish levelled that match with a rare goal from John O’Shea, and that strike forced Max Charles to get the former Man United man’s face tattoo...Full Story »

JOHN O’SHEA has turned up the Capital One Cup Final heat on Manchester City by insisting they must keep winning silverware to match rivals United. NO PRESSURE ON US: O'Shea reckons City have more to lose in today's Capital One Cup final Former Old Trafford favourite O’Shea leads Sunderland out at Wembley today as they seek their first major trophy since the 1973 FA Cup Final triump...Full Story »

The Republic of Ireland international's own goal ultimately proved to be the difference after Paulinho had earlier cancelled out Adam Johnson's opener The hosts took the lead late in the first half when Adam Johnson capitalised on a Hugo Lloris error following an Ondrej Celustka cross. But Tottenham were level before the break through Paulinho, while O'Shea inadvertently diverted the ball pa...Full Story »

John O'Shea has called upon his Sunderland team-mates to stand up and be counted as they attempt to avoid being dragged into the thick of a relegation scrap. The Black Cats remain six points clear of the Barclays Premier League basement battle despite having taken a paltry two points from their last six games. However, Sunday's clash with Norwich, who are three points better off, signals the e...Full Story »

Ruben Olivera (r): Moves to Genoa Genoa have signed Fiorentina midfielder Ruben Olivera on loan with a view to completing a permanent deal at the end of the Serie A season. The Uruguay international has struggled to dislodge David Pizarro and Alberto Aquilani from the Viola midfield this term, with disciplinary issues also restricting the 29-year-old to just four league appearances. Olivera w...Full Story »

John O'Shea: Has been rested by Republic boss Trapattoni Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea did not train with the squad on Monday as he continues his recovery from an ankle problem. The Sunderland man has joined up with his team-mates in Malahide but did not work with them on the training pitch due to the ankle knock he picked up during his club's final game of the season against Manche...Full Story »

John O'Shea: Sunderland and Republic of Ireland defender could be a doubt for Euro 2012 due to injury Sunderland and Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea could be a doubt for this summer's European Championship, according to Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill. The 31-year-old aggravated a calf injury late in the first half of Sunday's 1-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester United, and O'Neill...Full Story »