#World Cup Qualifiers Europe

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 30 August, 2018

Omission

'I was aware of his history but that wasn’t anything to do with it'

Aug 30th 2018, 12:51 PM 37,459 Views 13 Comments

Wales boss Ryan Giggs says Neil Taylor was left out of the squad for footballing reasons.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 11 August, 2018

Thanks For The Memories

Spain and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique announces international retirement

Aug 11th 2018, 8:56 PM 10,423 Views 8 Comments

The 31-year-old made the last of his 102 international appearances in his country’s World Cup last-16 loss to Russia.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 18 June, 2018

Analysis

Unconvincing England have work to do

Jun 18th 2018, 10:20 PM 8,248 Views 20 Comments

Late drama got the Three Lions out of jail, as Harry Kane scored in stoppage time.

Liveblog

As it happened: England v Tunisia, World Cup

Jun 18th 2018, 6:55 PM 38,860 Views 55 Comments

England took on Tunisia in their opening 2018 World Cup encounter.

Ready To Go

Sterling gets the nod as England name starting XI to face Tunisia

Jun 18th 2018, 6:14 PM 8,269 Views 9 Comments

Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard and Jordan Henderson feature in midfield.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 16 June, 2018

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This one moment of class from Christian Eriksen highlights the difference between Peru and Denmark

Jun 16th 2018, 8:24 PM 9,368 Views 3 Comments

The Tottenham star produced the assist for the match-winning goal today.

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Lionel Messi misses a penalty as Argentina left frustrated by World Cup debutants Iceland

Jun 16th 2018, 3:54 PM 30,317 Views 68 Comments

The Barcelona superstar had a difficult afternoon.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 14 June, 2018

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The 22-year-old attracting Premier League interest who lit up today's World Cup opener

Jun 14th 2018, 8:05 PM 35,204 Views 23 Comments

Aleksandr Golovin has the potential to be a star of the tournament.

Opener This post contains videos

Here is the first goal of the 2018 World Cup

Jun 14th 2018, 4:33 PM 8,322 Views 2 Comments

Russia have made the perfect start to the competition.

Wc Memories This post contains videos

'Maldini says, "I thought we were going to be playing at home today." It was all green'

Jun 14th 2018, 2:05 PM 37,585 Views 25 Comments

Charlie Stillitano recalls his involvement behind the scenes at the famous World Cup ’94 match.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 11 June, 2018

Test

Quiz: How much do you know about the 2018 World Cup?

Jun 11th 2018, 9:30 PM 37,785 Views 37 Comments

The much-anticipated competition in Russia gets underway on Thursday.

Speculation

Roma goalkeeper wants future resolved before World Cup amid reports of €65 million Liverpool bid

Jun 11th 2018, 8:56 PM 9,704 Views 6 Comments

Alisson wants clarity on where he will spend the 2018-19 season.

Mixed Fortunes

Good and bad news for Ireland ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier

Jun 11th 2018, 6:55 PM 5,538 Views 4 Comments

Louise Quinn is set to feature despite suffering a fractured nose, but Harriet Scott has been ruled out.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 9 June, 2018

Opinion

Power ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the 2018 World Cup

Jun 9th 2018, 7:15 AM 20,719 Views 17 Comments

Spain, Brazil and Germany are among the favourites.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 6 June, 2018

Omission

'Sane obviously wasn’t up to the standard of what he expected from him'

Jun 6th 2018, 10:39 PM 7,131 Views 1 Comment

Ex-Liverpool star Didi Hamann was surprised at the Man City youngster’s exclusion from the Germany squad.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 4 June, 2018

Change Of Plan

Mastercard ends controversial meals-for-goals campaign with Neymar, Messi

Jun 4th 2018, 11:59 PM 19,773 Views 8 Comments

The idea, due to run until March 2020, drew fire from many on social media.

OFFICIAL

Here are all 32 confirmed squads for the 2018 World Cup

Jun 4th 2018, 8:46 PM 9,863 Views 16 Comments

Every country has now revealed their players for the upcoming tournament in Russia.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Saturday 2 June, 2018

Recovery

Major boost to Germany's World Cup bid as Neuer returns

Jun 2nd 2018, 4:56 PM 4,418 Views 2 Comments

The Bayern Munich stopper, a key man in Germany’s succesful 2014 World Cup campaign, had been doubtful for the Russia 2018 finals.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

Claim

England can win World Cup, says Loftus-Cheek

May 23rd 2018, 11:50 PM 5,934 Views 24 Comments

The 22-year-old is backing captain Harry Kane’s belief that they can win the tournament.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 18 May, 2018

Potential

19-year-old Chelsea youngster set to train with England World Cup squad

May 18th 2018, 8:55 PM 12,449 Views 4 Comments

Mason Mount was praised by the national team coach, who has been monitoring him despite his good form coming overseas.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 16 May, 2018

Claim

Gary Lineker says England should 'write off' World Cup

May 16th 2018, 12:26 PM 10,054 Views 7 Comments

England head to Russia next month hoping to improve on a dismal 2014 campaign.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 15 May, 2018

Change Of Heart

Russia to question reporter if he comes for World Cup

May 15th 2018, 4:13 PM 5,151 Views 3 Comments

Hajo Seppelt’s documentaries on doping among Russian athletes sparked controversy.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 14 May, 2018

Potential

England's U17 World Cup hero is considering leaving Liverpool this summer

May 14th 2018, 11:01 PM 13,746 Views 7 Comments

Rhian Brewster may not be at the Reds for very much longer.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 26 April, 2018

Legend

Ibrahimovic turns down World Cup comeback after speculation

Apr 26th 2018, 2:29 PM 7,079 Views 7 Comments

The former Manchester United striker previously announced his retirement from international football after Euro 2016.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

Blow

Oxlade-Chamberlain may miss World Cup after suffering 'a really bad injury'

Apr 25th 2018, 12:01 AM 9,143 Views 6 Comments

Losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the rest of the season is a “massive blow” for Liverpool, according to Jurgen Klopp.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 29 March, 2018

Hopeful

Dele Alli not guaranteed to start at World Cup

Mar 29th 2018, 10:55 AM 4,032 Views 6 Comments

The Tottenham star could face a tough fight to earn a place in England’s line-up when they meet Tunisia on 18 June.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

Unimpressed

'98 World Cup winner heavily critical of Pogba and Griezmann

Mar 27th 2018, 4:08 PM 11,460 Views 12 Comments

Christophe Dugarry has called on the pair to start concentrating on France’s World Cup preparations.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 26 March, 2018

Bad Memories

'Ghost' of 7-1 Germany mauling still haunts Brazil

Mar 26th 2018, 9:36 PM 9,543 Views 7 Comments

Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle both scored twice over the 90 minutes as their opponents’ attack ran riot.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

Remember When

Brazil legend Ronaldo reveals reason behind famous 2002 World Cup haircut

Mar 21st 2018, 11:14 AM 12,280 Views 8 Comments

The 98-cap former international donned a unique hairstyle while going on to fire his country to their fifth World Cup title

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Monday 12 March, 2018

Setback

Fears Harry Kane's World Cup hopes could be in jeopardy

Mar 12th 2018, 8:39 AM 10,074 Views 7 Comments

The England international striker collided with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and limped off during the first half of Sunday’s clash.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 1 March, 2018

Fatigue

'They will never win the World Cup if there isn’t a winter break'

Mar 1st 2018, 5:43 PM 5,453 Views 9 Comments

Sven-Goran Eriksson says there is a big obstacle preventing the English national team from fulfilling their potential.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 23 February, 2018

Coygig

'We’ve got ourselves in a great position in the group' - Key players return as Ireland prepare for vital qualifiers

Feb 23rd 2018, 3:20 PM 2,484 Views No Comments

Claire Walsh, Karen Duggan and Aine O’Gorman are among those included in the 24-player squad.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Thursday 18 January, 2018

As You Were

Ireland unchanged in latest Fifa rankings ahead of Nations League draw

Jan 18th 2018, 10:37 AM 5,960 Views 5 Comments

The Martin O’Neill saga aside, it has been an uneventful few months for the Boys in Green.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

Controversy

'Why don't the white players leave the field when Matuidi is insulted?'

Jan 10th 2018, 8:00 PM 12,241 Views 4 Comments

France legend Lilian Thuram has blasted the handling in Italy of the racist abuse directed at Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 13 December, 2017

Incentive

Germans would get €350,000 each for World Cup title

Dec 13th 2017, 1:25 PM 5,994 Views 7 Comments

Germany kick off their 2018 defence against Mexico on 17 June in Moscow.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Friday 17 November, 2017

Ready To Go

The 21-player Ireland squad that will face the reigning European champions

Nov 17th 2017, 9:56 AM 4,110 Views 1 Comment

Amanda Budden is one of the players included to take on the Netherlands, after missing the Slovakia trip due to college commitments.

# world-cup-qualifiers-europe - Wednesday 15 November, 2017

Future Plans

After World Cup failure, what's next for Ireland?

Nov 15th 2017, 7:01 PM 10,606 Views 19 Comments

It is more than a year until the Boys in Green’s next qualifier for a major tournament.

Very Homesick Boy

Taxing times loom for Carlos Tevez and China's wantaway foreign stars

Nov 15th 2017, 4:11 PM 10,278 Views 2 Comments

The transfer levy greatly stymied the Chinese league’s spending in the summer.

Road To Russia

The 31 teams that have qualified for the 2018 World Cup so far

Nov 15th 2017, 3:13 PM 6,296 Views 8 Comments

The final spot will be decided in the early hours of Thursday morning, as New Zealand take travel to face Peru.

Consolation Prize

Ireland could be part of 2018 event with World Cup absentees - reports

Nov 15th 2017, 2:34 PM 14,426 Views 15 Comments

The US Soccer Federation officials are looking into hosting matches next year.

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NOVEMBER TESTS

'I'd be lucky to be tying my laces at 36': Dynamic Taylor's admiration for stalwart Rory Best

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'If you are too emotional, you'll miss a beat and against these guys it's seven points'

NORTHERN IRELAND

'For me, he certainly has the attributes to work outside of the League of Ireland and at international level as well'

Michael O'Neill insists 'Jimmy Dunne is no different to Northern Ireland than Declan Rice is to the Republic'

Ireland's Windsor Park hero says FAI made 'genuine' apology over non-invitation

IRELAND

'Thereâ��s nothing extraordinary here, just a humble farmer from Wexford'

'There’s nothing extraordinary here, just a humble farmer from Wexford'

Number one v number two: All Blacks name their side for Ireland showdown

'There was a Lego set so I said I'd give it a try and I became obsessed with it'

PREMIER LEAGUE

Why Glenn Whelan should be a role model to footballers everywhere

'My background was brought up and there was a thing written about a car I was driving'

'I always knew I had the quality to play for Manchester United. I know what I'm capable of'

MARTIN O'NEILL

'Even if he does declare... Do I really want to go and do that, and then he changes his mind later?'

'I remember coming out for the warm-up and the chants were 'Kill the Fenian bastards''

18-year-old Ireland striker unlikely to feature against Denmark as he considers international future

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