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# IN the ascendancy

This year

2023

Joelinton the difference as Newcastle close in on cup final

The Magpies edged Southampton in this evening’s first leg.

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Jan 24th 2023, 10:01 PM

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Ireland climb to 20th in FIFA world rankings

The nation are at their highest position in over six years according to the world football governing body.

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Feb 15th 2012, 1:03 PM