The Republic of Ireland will play host to Uruguay in a friendly international next year.
The FAI have confirmed that the South American side, which finished fourth at this year’s World Cup, will visit the Aviva Stadium on March 29th – just three days after our Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia at the same venue.
Giovanni Trapattoni has welcomed the announcement – saying it will provide a chance to work on preparations before the return trip to Macedonia.
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Liverpool and Manchester City are the only two Premier League clubs involved in the group stages of the Europa League this evening.
It’s just about to kick-off in Austria, where Man City are set to challenge Red Bull Salzburg in Group A.
Joe Hart has been named in goal by manager Roberto Mancini which means that Shay Given once-again has to make-do with a place on the bench.
Later tonight, Liverpool are expected to rest Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres as they host Steua (pr: Stoya) Bucharest.
Kick-off at Anfield will be at five past eight.