When in Rome... Evan Ferguson talks AS Roma, Ronaldo and righting wrongs for Ireland

Updated / Friday, 10 Oct 2025 16:02

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson chats to RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue in Lisbon ahead of the Boys in Green's World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

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