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World Cup Qualifiers Europe
Last year
2022
Positivity
'Were we booed off? I'm not sure if that was aimed at us' - Southgate
A point keeps the Three Lions top of Group B and they will qualify for the last 16 as long as they avoid defeat by a four-goal margin to Wales.
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16
Nov 25th 2022, 10:19 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
England v USA, World Cup
England faced USA as they aimed to confirm their places in the knockout stages.
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11
Nov 25th 2022, 8:13 PM
choice
France captain Hugo Lloris will not wear anti-discrimination armband in Qatar
The Tottenham star had previously refused to say if he would participate in the initiative.
9.3k
3
Nov 16th 2022, 5:06 PM
hard to beat
‘We’re Irish… We’re so good at putting our bodies on the line’
Chloe Mustaki on the Irish team’s style of play and her hopes that it can evolve gradually.
8.3k
2
Oct 14th 2022, 12:01 AM
Reaction
'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.
4.9k
3
Jun 1st 2022, 11:20 PM
Heartbreak
Despair for Colombia and Chile in World Cup qualifiers
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.
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0
Mar 30th 2022, 12:28 PM
HUMAN AFTER ALL
Zlatan Ibrahimovic warns he is 'an old guy'
The 40-year-old striker is suspended for the World Cup playoff semi-final against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
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0
Mar 22nd 2022, 6:18 PM
The Long Goodbye
Former Tottenham star Dembele to retire at season's end
The 34-year-old is currently playing for Guangzhou City in China.
7.4k
1
Feb 8th 2022, 8:00 PM
All time
home comforts
Vera Pauw explains why Ireland's Aviva Stadium 'dream' can't happen yet
The Irish boss says such a move would be unhelpful at present.
4.7k
0
Nov 19th 2021, 3:07 PM
Joy
Late drama sees Croatia slip past Russia and into World Cup finals
Fedor Kudryashov’s own goal saw them snatch top spot.
6.2k
1
Nov 14th 2021, 4:46 PM
Concern
Euro 2020 winners Italy's World Cup bid in the balance after penalty miss
The Azzurri remain ahead of the Swiss at the top of Group C on goal difference.
8.1k
0
Nov 13th 2021, 2:39 PM
Predictions
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Portugal?
Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make ahead of Thursday’s encounter.
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26
Updated
Nov 10th 2021, 8:05 PM
like a fine wine
40-year-old Ibrahimovic recalled by Sweden
The star pulled out of Euro 2020 finals in June shortly before the tournament kicked off with a knee injury.
7.5k
11
Nov 2nd 2021, 1:41 PM
Relief
France World Cup winner Hernandez avoids jail
The suspension of the sentence will be for a period of four years.
6.5k
0
Oct 27th 2021, 5:41 PM
Star
'Katie has a very difficult position, and that is something that we will discuss this week'
Vera Pauw has suggested the Ireland star may need to adapt her game in the coming days.
7.6k
0
Oct 18th 2021, 6:33 PM
Setback
Northern Ireland's World Cup dream in jeopardy after controversial loss
Ian Baraclough’s side were beaten by Switzerland.
10.3k
5
Oct 9th 2021, 9:51 PM
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Serbia
Ireland earned a second 1-1 draw in the space of four days.
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10
Sep 7th 2021, 9:52 PM
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Azerbaijan
Stephen Kenny’s side picked up their first point of the campaign this afternoon.
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79
Sep 4th 2021, 7:33 PM
Legend
Croatian World Cup hero retires from football
Mario Mandzukic famously scored the winning goal against England in the semi-finals.
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2
Sep 4th 2021, 1:50 PM
Analysis
Portugal performance shows plenty of reasons to keep faith with the Kenny project
A young Irish side came agonisingly close to upsetting Fernando Santos’ men.
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22
Updated
Sep 2nd 2021, 3:02 PM
Reaction
Ireland's man of the match 'gutted' after last-gasp loss
John Egan and his fellow defenders were just minutes away from earning a clean sheet against Portugal
10.6k
4
Sep 1st 2021, 11:27 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Portugal v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Portugal faced Ireland, as Stephen Kenny’s side sought to avoid a third successive defeat in the group.
121k
109
Sep 1st 2021, 8:56 PM
Shock
Here's the goal that left Ireland stunned tonight
Gerson Rodrigues’ fine finish earned Luxembourg a famous win.
6.4k
7
Mar 27th 2021, 11:13 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Luxembourg, World Cup qualifier
Ireland faced Luxembourg in tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.
94.3k
124
Mar 27th 2021, 7:39 PM
taking a stand
Norway players wear t-shirts in protest of Qatar World Cup as Odegaard forced off with injury
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.
8.0k
2
Mar 25th 2021, 11:15 AM
Talking Points
Ex-Southampton star key as Ireland ultimately outclassed in crunch World Cup qualifier
Dusan Tadic produced a hat-trick of assists as Serbia earned a vital victory.
31.5k
18
Updated
Mar 25th 2021, 8:53 AM
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Serbia
Ireland were left frustrated after their opening World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.
51.6k
50
Mar 24th 2021, 10:20 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Serbia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland faced Serbia as they aimed to end an eight-game winless run under Stephen Kenny.
76.8k
81
Mar 24th 2021, 7:41 PM
fyi
'I can't accept that Ireland play better than us' - The legendary manager and all you need to know about Serbia
Dragan Stojković feels his side should beat the Boys in Green.
40.5k
12
Updated
Mar 23rd 2021, 10:35 PM
restrictions
Bayern Munich unlikely to release star duo for World Cup qualifiers
Robert Lewandowski and David Alaba are due to face England and Scotland respectively.
6.5k
4
Mar 16th 2021, 9:11 PM
Assistance
Ryan Giggs set to be involved in Wales’ World Cup qualifiers
Caretaker boss Robert Page has declared that it is ‘business as usual’.
5.8k
0
Mar 15th 2021, 4:43 PM
heir apparent
Argentina World Cup winner's son makes dad 'suffer' at Wimbledon
Roman Burruchaga is starting out on a career of his own – but with a tennis ball rather than a football.
15.8k
2
Jul 8th 2019, 8:21 PM
Women's World Cup
Brilliant last-minute strike sends Cameroon through to last 16
Ajara Nchout was the hero as she scored a brilliant 95th winner for her side against New Zealand.
5.1k
3
Jun 20th 2019, 7:35 PM
Anger
'Disgraceful' - USA face backlash over 13-0 World Cup win
There has been a critical response to the Americans’ 13-0 thrashing of Thailand.
31.5k
19
Jun 12th 2019, 1:39 PM
love and hate
Paul Pogba reveals how he gave his shirt to fan who made monkey noises
The Frenchman says he has been a victim of racist chanting in the past.
8.4k
14
Jun 12th 2019, 1:03 PM
Legend
Roma's 'beating heart' moving on after 18 years
Captain Daniele De Rossi has made 615 appearances and scored 63 goals for the club.
10.3k
4
May 14th 2019, 11:01 AM
Chance
'We are on course to win a European Championship or World Cup in the next 8 years'
Harry Redknapp is excited by the potential of England’s youngsters.
11.7k
13
Mar 19th 2019, 11:59 PM
Unimpressed
'Ozil is a wasted talent,' claims former Arsenal favourite
Emmanuel Petit has heavily criticised the ex-Germany international’s recent performances.
5.6k
0
Jan 25th 2019, 12:24 PM
High praise
World Cup-winning defender believes Van Dijk is the best centre-back on the planet
Mats Hummels has been impressed by the Liverpool player’s recent performances.
10.2k
10
Jan 13th 2019, 3:12 PM
talking point
The Raheem Sterling saga is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Premier League's racism problems
Intolerance has been inextricably linked with top-level football for years.
10.9k
8
Dec 14th 2018, 1:34 PM
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