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Ireland midfielder McCarthy a doubt for Wales clash

Ireland midfielder James McCarthy is once again in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup qualifier against Wales later this month.

Soccer • 12 Mar 17

Is Lionel Messi on his way to Manchester City? Probably not.

Transfer gossip: City and Barca hold Messi talks?

Lionel Messi to Manchester City and James McCarthy to Sunderland are the day's big rumours, with one a lot more likely to happen than the other. Catch up on all the latest soccer transfer gossip here.

Soccer • 17 Jan 17

McCarthy is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury

Transfer news: Interest in Everton's McCarthy

Everton are prepared to listen to offers for Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy, but only on a permanent deal away from Goodison Park.

Soccer • 11 Jan 17

James McCarthy is set for another spell on the sidelines

Koeman worried about "overloaded" McCarthy

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has again made reference to James McCarthy's international exertions as he spoke about his injured midfielder ahead of the busy festive calendar in England.

Soccer • 22 Dec 16

James McCarthy (L) was forced out of the derby at half-time

Everton sweat on James McCarthy hamstring injury

Everton will assess Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy ahead of their St Stephen's Day trip to Leicester City after the 26-year-old hobbled out of the Merseyside derby with a hamstring injury.

Soccer • 20 Dec 16

Liverpool players celebrate Sadio Mane's late winner

McCarthy injured as Liverpool snatch late winner

Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy suffered a hamstring injury in the Merseyside derby as Liverpool struck late to move up to second place in the Premier League.

Soccer • 20 Dec 16

James McCarthy (R) was excellent against Arsenal midweek

'Outstanding' McCarthy gives Koeman derby headache

Ronald Koeman admits he's facing a selection dilemma for his first Merseyside derby, with James McCarthy's "outstanding" display against Arsenal giving him serious food for thought.

Soccer • 16 Dec 16

James McCarthy could be on his way out of Everton

Koeman brings McCarthy's future into question

Everton manager Ronald Koeman offered a frosty appraisal of James McCarthy's future at the club amid rumours the midfielder is seeking a January move.

Soccer • 02 Dec 16

James McCarthy featured in the matches against Georgia and Moldova

Keane hits back at Everton criticism over McCarthy

Roy Keane admitted he is “disappointed” James McCarthy is unavailable for the World Cup qualifier against Austria, and insisted Irish management has never taken "unnecessary risks" with injured players.

Soccer • 10 Nov 16

Cyrus Christie is an injury concern for Ireland's clash with Austria

New Cyrus Christie injury concern for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has been handed another injury headache after defender Cyrus Christie came off injured during Derby Country's league clash with Wolves.

Soccer • 05 Nov 16

James McCarthy has been named in the Ireland squad to face Austria

McCarthy, Ward and O'Shea missing from club squads

James McCarthy has been left out of Everton's squad to face Chelsea on Saturday, following a week in which Toffees boss Ronald Koeman and Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill clashed over the midfielder's fitness.

Soccer • 04 Nov 16

Martin O'Neill at the announcement of his squad to play Austria this morning

O'Neill hits back at 'bleating' Ronald Koeman

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has hit back at Everton manager Ronald Koeman as once again the fitness of James McCarthy remains an issue ahead of a World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16

James McCarthy helped Ireland to wins over Georgia and Moldova

Ireland's McCarthy major doubt for Austria clash

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill may have to plan for next month's World Cup qualifying match against Austria without midfielder James McCarthy.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

Cynical play in Aussies Rules can be punished with a 50m penalty

Scrap black card and enforce Aussie rule, Donaghy

The GAA must take a leaf out of the Aussie Rules book and introduce a 50-metre penalty instead of the black card, says Kieran Donaghy.

GAA • 25 Oct 16

James McCarthy looks on after being dismissed for a cynical foul in the All-Ireland final

McCarthy backs black card but calls for ref help

Dublin’s James McCarthy has backed the controversial black card law but called for referees to be given more help in implementing the rules.

GAA • 19 Oct 16

James McCarthy has won 41 Ireland caps since his debut in 2010

Martin O'Neill hits back at Koeman criticism

Martin O'Neill has hit back at Ronald Koeman after the Dutchman complained Ireland "massively overloaded" James McCarthy by playing him in two World Cup qualifiers in the space of four days.

Soccer • 14 Oct 16

McCarthy started both of Ireland's qualifier wins

Koeman hits out at Irish 'overloading' of McCarthy

Ronald Koeman has accused Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill of 'overloading' James McCarthy after the Everton midfielder played all but nine minutes of last week's victories over Georgia and Moldova.

Soccer • 13 Oct 16

McCarthy goes in bravely for a ball against Valerian Gvilia of Georgia

McCarthy determined to look ahead, not behind

With three points in the bag from their Group D qualifier win over Georgia, James McCarthy says the Republic of Ireland's players are already focusing on Sunday’s trip to Moldova.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

McCarthy starts his first game since August against Georgia

James McCarthy starts in attacking Irish line-up

Martin O’Neill has named an attacking side for tonight’s clash with Georgia, while injury concern James McCarthy will start in midfield.

Republic of Ireland • 06 Oct 16

James McCarthy pictured training ahead of the clash with Georgia

O'Neill to make last-minute McCarthy call

Martin O’Neill will wait until matchday to decide whether to start James McCarthy in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Oct 16

James McCarthy has been struggling with a groin injury

Koeman urges Ireland to 'protect' James McCarthy

Ronald Koeman has urged Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill to "protect" James McCarthy after the Everton midfielder was called up for the double-header with Georgia and Moldova next week.

Soccer • 29 Sep 16

Everton axed Sissoko deal to 'keep James McCarthy'

Everton pulled out of a deal to sign Frenchman Moussa Sissoko to protect Republic of ireland midfielder James McCarthy's place in the team, according to the Premier League club's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

McCarthy in action against Sweden at Euro 2016 in France

McCarthy returns to Goodison Park due to injury

James McCarthy is out of the Republic of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifier in Serbia having returned to his club following assessment of his groin injury.

Soccer • 02 Sep 16

James McCarthy is nursing a groin injury and may be a doubt for the Serbia game

Ireland monitoring McCarthy fitness issues

James McCarthy's groin injury is being monitored as Ireland boss Martin O'Neill begins preparations for next Monday's tough opening World Cup qualifier in Serbia.

Soccer • 29 Aug 16

James McCarthy could leave Everton before the transfer window closes

Newcastle sources deny £20m McCarthy speculation

Sources at Newcastle United have played down speculation that they are eyeing up a move for unsettled Everton midfielder James McCarthy, according to Press Association Sport.

Soccer • 29 Aug 16