It starts officially tomorrow although celebrations have been underway for a little while. The 30th anniversary of Ireland’s Euro 88 adventure. Specifically, tomorrow marks 30 years since Ray Houghton’s goal.

Robbie Keane admitted he is desperate to showcase his talents on the World Cup stage again before his career draws to a close.

THE FAI cannot afford to drag its feet in implementing the recommendations of the Genesis report if it wants to regain public credibility, according to Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, Opposition spokesperson for sport.

Fine Gael spokesman on sport, Jimmy Deenihan TD, this morning urged Minister John O'Donoghue to join him in pleading the case for hundreds of thousands of football supporters who want to welcome the Irish soccer team home to the streets of Dublin.

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