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# Iceland

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2022
# Take a Bow
Bohs youngster's stunner the highlight as Ireland overcome Iceland
Jamie Mullins caught the eye amid a convincing victory.
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Jun 1st 2022, 10:55 PM
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# Trauma
Footballer collapses from heart attack during game
Emil Palsson suddenly fell over in the 12th minute of the game against Stjordals-Blink.
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Nov 2nd 2021, 2:04 PM
# Family affair
Eidur Gudjohnsen's two sons combine for Iceland goal in front of their father
The former Chelsea and Barcelona forward, now Iceland’s assistant manager, watched on proudly from the sideline.
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Oct 12th 2021, 11:24 AM
# problems
Icelandic football star suspended by club over alleged sex assault
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson issued a statement saying he had not committed the offences but he ‘regretted his behaviour at that time of his life.’
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Sep 3rd 2021, 11:41 PM
# Disappointment
Ireland beaten by Iceland for the second time in four days
Vera Pauw’s side were made to pay, as they began to tire in the second half.
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Jun 15th 2021, 8:08 PM
# Disappointment
Second-half fightback comes too late, as Ireland suffer defeat in Iceland
Heather Payne and Amber Barrett were both on target for Vera Pauw’s side.
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Jun 11th 2021, 8:27 PM
# Optimism
Ireland's youngsters determined to end campaign on a high after missing out on qualification
Conor Masterson insists there are positives to take for the team.
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Nov 17th 2020, 12:15 PM
# Agony
Euros heartbreak for Ireland U21s in Tallaght
A late goal saw Jim Crawford’s side lose to group rivals Iceland.
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Nov 15th 2020, 3:10 PM
# held in reserve
Troy Parrott not ready for 90 minutes, as Ireland's youngsters prepare for vital games
The Tottenham youngster is recuperating from a long-term injury.
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Nov 15th 2020, 12:01 AM
# Growth
'I said it to his face, it made me feel proud'
Ireland U21s boss Jim Crawford says he is delighted with Jason Knight’s promotion to the senior team.
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Nov 14th 2020, 1:50 PM
# Ambition
'It's a big carrot that we can be the first Irish team ever to qualify for the U21s'
Zack Elbouzedi is hoping to help inspire wins over Iceland and Luxembourg, which should be enough to see Ireland reach the Euros.
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Nov 13th 2020, 11:00 PM
# looking ahead
The Irish teenager preparing for one of the biggest games of his career
Nathan Collins is set to feature in a crucial qualifier against Iceland on Sunday.
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Nov 12th 2020, 11:00 PM
# Setback
'We played in a wind tunnel' - Kenny critical of conditions after Ireland U21 defeat
The Boys in Green boss also believes the penalty decision that won the game for Iceland was ‘very harsh’.
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Oct 16th 2019, 11:05 AM
# Disappointment
Iceland hand Stephen Kenny's Ireland first defeat of qualifying campaign
Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen — son of former Chelsea player Eidur — scored the winning goal.
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Oct 15th 2019, 6:00 PM
# together stronger
'The Irish footballing public are connecting with this group of players'
Stephen Kenny has helped oversee a rejuvenation of the Ireland U21 team’s fortunes.
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Oct 9th 2019, 12:05 AM
# Euro 2020 qualifiers
Iceland accused of showing Turkish team 'disrespect' at airport
The two nations meet in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
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Jun 10th 2019, 5:59 PM
# Permutations
Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes are still alive - here's how they can progress
Nigeria’s win over Iceland has boosted the hopes of Jorge Sampaoli’s side.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 8:01 PM
# Under fire
Argentina deny reports players want manager out
Jorge Sampaoli has received criticism after his side were beaten by Croatia.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 2:23 PM
# Alternative
'It's not the usual combination, to be a footballer and filmmaker'
Hannes Halldorsson says his job on the side sets him apart.
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Jun 20th 2018, 8:39 PM
# Pressure
'Don't blame Messi', pleads Argentina boss
The beaten 2014 finalists go into Thursday’s crucial Group D clash desperate for three points.
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Jun 20th 2018, 8:25 PM
# problems
Even Lionel Messi can't compensate for Argentina's flaws
The pressure is on the world’s best player after his side were held to a disappointing draw today.
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Jun 16th 2018, 5:17 PM
# Report
Lionel Messi misses a penalty as Argentina left frustrated by World Cup debutants Iceland
The Barcelona superstar had a difficult afternoon.
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Jun 16th 2018, 3:54 PM
# taking a stand
Iceland announce diplomatic boycott of 2018 World Cup in Russia
The news comes following the poisoning of a former double agent in Britain.
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Mar 26th 2018, 9:37 PM
# History makers
Iceland qualify for World Cup for first time
It was only two years ago that the side qualified for a major finals for the first time.
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Oct 9th 2017, 10:37 PM
# Looking Back
'He wouldn’t have made the Ireland U15 team - I was always astonished by that'
Daryl Horgan’s former youth coach Pete Kelly remembers his early days with Salthill Devon.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM
# heroes and villains
3 Ireland players who had a good week and 3 who didn't
It’s been a mixed week for the Boys in Green, as they earned a vital point against Wales but also lost to Iceland.
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Mar 29th 2017, 9:30 PM
# Swizzed
Brian Kerr: 'Ireland fans should look for their money back - they were swizzed'
Former Ireland boss pulls no punches in his assessment of last night’s friendly.
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Mar 29th 2017, 12:29 PM
# Analysis
A proud night for the son of a Kerry GAA legend and more Ireland-Iceland talking points
John Egan was one of four Ireland debutants last night, with Daryl Horgan, Andy Boyle and Conor Hourihane also making their international bows.
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Mar 29th 2017, 7:05 AM
# Reaction
O'Neill singles out Horgan for praise but admits Ireland weren't good enough
The Preston winger made a noticeable impact after being introduced in the second half of tonight’s match.
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Mar 28th 2017, 11:30 PM
# new faces
Horgan impresses as four players earn first caps but Ireland suffer defeat to Iceland
The Boys in Green went down 1-0 in Dublin this evening.
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Mar 28th 2017, 9:47 PM
# Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Iceland
Ireland ended their international week with a friendly against Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side at the Aviva Stadium.
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Mar 28th 2017, 9:39 PM
# Go on my Sson
This Magnusson free-kick has given Iceland the lead against Ireland
The visitors took the lead in the 21st minute.
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Mar 28th 2017, 8:18 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Iceland, International friendly
We were back at the Aviva Stadium as Martin O’Neill’s much-changed side faced Iceland.
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Mar 28th 2017, 7:30 PM
# Starting XI
Debuts for Egan and Hourihane as Ireland name team for Iceland friendly
Martin O’Neill side’s play at Lansdowne Road tonight.
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Mar 28th 2017, 6:45 PM
# second string
'This is their opportunity' - Ireland's fringe players handed chance to impress against Iceland
The Boys in Green welcome one of Euro 2016′s surprise packages to Dublin for a friendly tonight.
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Mar 28th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Analysis
A momentous night for LOI alumni and more Ireland-Iceland talking points
Plus, can Conor Hourihane be Wes Hoolahan’s long-term successor?
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Mar 28th 2017, 6:32 AM
# hopefuls
5 Ireland players we'd like to see get a chance against Iceland
Martin O’Neill could hand senior international debuts to as many as four players tomorrow night.
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Mar 27th 2017, 8:00 PM
# chance to impress
O'Neill hints at handing debuts to uncapped quartet as Brady named stand-in captain for Iceland friendly
Daryl Horgan, Conor Hourihane, John Egan and Andy Boyle could all make their international bows at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.
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Mar 27th 2017, 1:24 PM
# Disappointment
One of Iceland's Euro 2016 heroes is being let go by Galatasaray
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson failed to play a single match for the Istanbul giants due to injury.
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Dec 29th 2016, 2:19 PM
# Wrap
Spain, Italy and Croatia among the winners in tonight's other World Cup qualifiers
Meanwhile, Euro 2016 cult favourites Iceland suffered a setback this evening.
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Nov 12th 2016, 10:13 PM
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