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‘There were fires all over the terraces. It was surreal’

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has revealed that the memory of guiding the country to the World Cup finals still burns as brightly as the fires that illuminated the night sky in Tehran following their triumph in Iran.

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Guinness World Records not keen on Robbie Keane’s goalscoring exploits

It’s bad news for Robbie as Guinness World Records has revealed they’re not keen on recognising his international goalscoring exploits.

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Robbie Keane set for another record thanks to online assist

He’s used to bagging goals from whipped-in crosses and threaded through balls, but Robbie Keane may be the beneficiary of a different kind of assist if he scores a new world record.

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Iranian killer spared from death as victim’s mother prevents execution

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Luckless Iran have to settle for point

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Angola held by Iran

Portugal book ticket to second round

Portugal 2 Iran 0

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Iran hold Portugal to goalless half

Half time: Portugal 0 Iran 0

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Figo expects to see Ronaldo

Portugal are sweating over the fitness of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of tomorrow’s encounter with Iran.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006

It’s a Given that he is the only certainty

ONLY Given to beat. Words Irish fans are getting used to by now. Words that cause perspiration and furrowed brows at the state of the Irish defence, but instead engender a certain type of confidence.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2002

World Cup: Ireland qualify for 2002 finals

The Republic of Ireland qualified for their first World Cup finals since USA in 1994 despite losing 1-0 to Iran at a hostile Azadi Stadium in Tehran.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001

Soccer: Ireland play Iran in World Cup qualifier

The country is expected to come to a halt when Ireland take on Iran in the World Cup play-off at Lansdowne Road today.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2001

World Cup qualifier: Ireland to play Iran

The Republic of Ireland will play Iran in the tie to decide who goes to the World Cup Finals next year in Japan and South Korea.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2001