# hosts

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2022

Ireland and UK formally submit joint Euro 2028 bid to Uefa as Russia declare interest

Uefa is expected to make a formal decision on 7 April.

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Mar 23rd 2022, 2:19 PM

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Neymar, Marquinhos and Gabigol send Brazil to victory in Copa America opener

Colombia also claimed a 1-0 win over Ecuador as the South American championships got underway.

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Jun 14th 2021, 10:56 AM

IRFU opts against hosting Olympic 7s qualifying competition in Ireland

The union had concerns over the costs of bringing the crucial repechage onto home soil.

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Mar 4th 2020, 3:39 PM

Euro 2020 excluded from proposed Wada ban on hosts Russia

Russia are clear to host next year’s tournament despite the ban

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Nov 26th 2019, 3:25 PM

Japan warm-up for Ireland with stuttering win over Russia in World Cup opener

Wing Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as the hosts started with a bonus-point victory.

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Sep 20th 2019, 1:50 PM

Uefa admit scheduling of Ireland-France game was problematic

Acting general secretary Theodore Theodoridis has discussed the pros and cons of the 24-team format.

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Jun 29th 2016, 3:28 PM

World Twenty 20 Final: Flamboyant Windies aim to blast past tricky Sri Lankans

While the tournament hosts have fought tenaciously to reach the final, the West Indies’ flair has certainly won over the neutrals.

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Oct 7th 2012, 8:50 AM

VIDEO: Andriy Voronin's shocking miss

Oleh Blokhin can only turn his face away in disgust.

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May 29th 2012, 12:03 PM