Soccer

Gutsy display by Ireland but France too strong in Euro 2025 qualifier

Early goal by Katoto enough for victory in Metz, as attention turns to England game

France's forward Marie-Antoinette Katoto scores her team's first goal past Ireland's goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
France's forward Marie-Antoinette Katoto scores her team's first goal past Ireland's goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Mary Hannigan in Metz
Fri Apr 05 2024 - 22:27

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