Ireland

Ireland

/ 537 days ago

Roy Keane admits interest in vacant Republic of Ireland job

Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane has claimed that he would be interested in managing the Republic of Ireland national team. The dynamic midfielder previously earned 67 caps for his country in the 1990s and early 2000s. He also has coaching experience with the Ireland team as well. Keane was previously hired by Ireland manager […]

Ireland

/ 589 days ago

Ex-EPL boss plans coaching comeback, eyes Ireland job

The rumors around Steve Bruce's potential return to the role of international manager have been fueled further by his recent comments. With an eye on a managerial comeback, Steve Bruce has indirectly applied for the open position in the Republic of Ireland. Following Stephen Kenny's departure earlier this month, the former Sunderland and West Brom […]

England

/ 650 days ago

UEFA to decide Euro 2028 host between Turkey and UK/Ireland

UEFA will soon make their final decision on hosts for the 2028 Euros. The governing body of the sport in Europe must choose either Turkey or a conglomerate that includes England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sky Sports reports UEFA will pick the UK/Ireland bid. As a result, Turkey would then turn its attention […]

Ireland

/ 668 days ago

Steve Bruce favorite to become next Ireland manager

Steve Bruce, the former manager of Newcastle, is now the frontrunner to lead the Irish national team. Ireland has won just one of its five qualifying games so far. Consequently, the Irish are at severe risk of missing Euro 2024. Even though they have not been doing well, Steven Kenny has been given the green […]

Man City to target Brighton teen sensation in 2024, says report

Manchester City is reportedly joining the long line of clubs interested in Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson. The 18-year-old Ireland international is set to become one of the most sought-after players in next year's summer transfer window. Despite his age, the striker is quickly turning heads in the Premier League. After playing sparingly in the top […]

Colombia

/ 730 days ago

Ireland can 'eat s***' says Colombian in World Cup controversy

The abandoned Ireland-Colombia friendly was a chaotic affair. It has even provoked a player in the Colombian women's national team to make some interesting comments about the Ireland team members. These two sides attempted to play a friendly in Australia as both prepare for the upcoming Women's World Cup. However, the match had to be […]

England

/ 824 days ago

UK, Ireland reveal host stadiums for Euro 2028 bid

The United Kingdom and Ireland have officially announced their list of stadiums to potentially host Euro 2028 games. Arenas from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland were all chosen in the list of 10 venues. Previously, the group shortlisted 14 stadiums. Later, it trimmed the final list to 10 stadiums. Old Trafford, the Stadium of Light, […]

News

/ 1129 days ago

Scotland deserved boos after Ireland thrashing – Robertson

Dublin (AFP) – Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his side were deservedly booed off by a large travelling support in Dublin after being thrashed 3-0 by the Republic of Ireland. The Irish had not won in 12 previous Nations League matches and scored just two goals in the process, but were thoroughly deserving of their […]
ByAFP

England

/ 1209 days ago

UK and Ireland submit Euro 2028 bid to UEFA

London (AFP) – The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales on Wednesday formally submitted their joint bid to host Euro 2028 to European governing body UEFA. The "Expression of Interest" comes on deadline day, with The Times in London reporting earlier this week that the UK and Ireland […]
ByAFP

Ireland

/ 1341 days ago

Spain pounce on Sweden shock, Portugal held by Ireland

London (AFP) – Spain took a huge step towards next year's World Cup in Qatar as a 1-0 win in Greece coupled with Sweden's shock 2-0 defeat to Georgia on Thursday put Luis Enrique's men in pole position to qualify. Pablo Sarabia's penalty proved enough for La Roja to take all three points in Athens […]
ByAFP

Ireland

/ 1414 days ago

Irish FA agrees equal pay deal for men's and women's teams

London (AFP) – The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) hailed on Monday "a ground-breaking deal for Irish sport" after an agreement was reached for the Republic or Ireland's male and female footballers to receive equal pay for internationals. As part of the deal, the men's team have agreed to reduce their match fees with the […]
ByAFP

Ireland

/ 2063 days ago

Gavin Carlin's Good Lad Soccer helping to grow the game

When Gavin Carlin, a promising young goalkeeper for West Bromwich Albion and the Republic of Ireland U-17 team, made the long journey to southern Turkey to prepare for the U17 UEFA European Championship in 2008, little did he know that his life would be turned upside down after he picked up an unfortunate injury on […]

Ireland

/ 2600 days ago

USA vs. Ireland preview: Young squad faces tougher challenge

So far, so good USMNT coach Dave Sarachan ran out a very youthful lineup and they impressed with a resounding 3-0 over an overmatched Bolivia side. But now the test gets more difficult. A home game against an understrength side that didn’t qualify for the World Cup is one thing. A road game against a […]

Ireland

/ 2962 days ago

Confidence boosting friendly wins for Dutch, Ireland

Paris (AFP) – The Netherlands warmed up for a vital 2018 World Cup qualifier next week with an emphatic 5-0 friendly win against Ivory Coast on Sunday. The Dutch are struggling to make it to Russia next year, placed only fourth in Group A on seven points behind leaders France (13) Sweden (10) and Bulgaria […]
ByAFP

Ireland

/ 3085 days ago

Irish footballer avoids jail for Elvis impersonator assault: reports

Dublin (AFP) – Irish international footballer Anthony Stokes received a two-year suspended prison sentence Wednesday for head-butting an Elvis Presley impersonator at a Dublin nightclub, according to Irish media reports. Stokes, 28, who comes from Dublin but has lived in Britain for more than a decade, had previously admitted assaulting Anthony Bradley in the VIP lounge […]
ByAFP