'We played for those who fight in trenches, who fight with their last drop of blood' - Ukraine boss
Oleksandr Petrakov dedicated his side’s 3-1 win over Scotland to individuals in his war-torn homeland.
Oleksandr Petrakov dedicated his side’s 3-1 win over Scotland to individuals in his war-torn homeland.
With Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay already qualified, all that was to play for in the final round of South American qualifying was fifth place.
The 40-year-old striker is suspended for the World Cup playoff semi-final against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
The 34-year-old is currently playing for Guangzhou City in China.
The Irish boss says such a move would be unhelpful at present.
Fedor Kudryashov’s own goal saw them snatch top spot.
The Azzurri remain ahead of the Swiss at the top of Group C on goal difference.
Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
The star pulled out of Euro 2020 finals in June shortly before the tournament kicked off with a knee injury.
The suspension of the sentence will be for a period of four years.
Vera Pauw has suggested the Ireland star may need to adapt her game in the coming days.
Ian Baraclough’s side were beaten by Switzerland.
Ireland earned a second 1-1 draw in the space of four days.
Stephen Kenny’s side picked up their first point of the campaign this afternoon.
Mario Mandzukic famously scored the winning goal against England in the semi-finals.
A young Irish side came agonisingly close to upsetting Fernando Santos’ men.
John Egan and his fellow defenders were just minutes away from earning a clean sheet against Portugal
Gerson Rodrigues’ fine finish earned Luxembourg a famous win.
The t-shirts read ‘Human rights, on and off the pitch’ in support of migrant workers and were donned prior to their win over Gibraltar.
Dusan Tadic produced a hat-trick of assists as Serbia earned a vital victory.
Ireland were left frustrated after their opening World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.
Dragan Stojković feels his side should beat the Boys in Green.
Robert Lewandowski and David Alaba are due to face England and Scotland respectively.
Caretaker boss Robert Page has declared that it is ‘business as usual’.
Roman Burruchaga is starting out on a career of his own – but with a tennis ball rather than a football.
Ajara Nchout was the hero as she scored a brilliant 95th winner for her side against New Zealand.
There has been a critical response to the Americans’ 13-0 thrashing of Thailand.
The Frenchman says he has been a victim of racist chanting in the past.
Captain Daniele De Rossi has made 615 appearances and scored 63 goals for the club.
Harry Redknapp is excited by the potential of England’s youngsters.
Emmanuel Petit has heavily criticised the ex-Germany international’s recent performances.
Mats Hummels has been impressed by the Liverpool player’s recent performances.
Intolerance has been inextricably linked with top-level football for years.
Mauro Icardi is the first player outside Juventus to win the award since Zlatan Ibrahimovic with AC Milan in 2011.
Six members of the France side that triumphed in Russia are among the 30 nominees
Wales boss Ryan Giggs says Neil Taylor was left out of the squad for footballing reasons.
The 31-year-old made the last of his 102 international appearances in his country’s World Cup last-16 loss to Russia.