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10,000 fans to descend on Italy

THOUSANDS of die-hard Irish soccer fans are hoping to rekindle the magic of Italia ‘90 for our crunch World Cup showdown with Italy this week.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2009

Hand of Gaul ref reveals error

THE SWEDISH referee who ended Ireland’s World Cup hopes has revealed how he thought the handball controversy surrounding France’s play off equaliser in Paris involved goalscorer William Gallas – and not Thierry Henry.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Last chance saloon for Lomu in Waikato

JONAH LOMU has just one game left to force his way into the All Black World Cup squad after being ruled out of Wellington’s NPC opener against Southland over the weekend.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2003

When Africa cheers, why do we stay silent?

SHOULD Ireland fail to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals, as their woefully inept performance in Cyprus suggests, we will be expected suddenly to take in interest in other teams.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Wilko emerges from Lion's den

JONNY WILKINSON will finally emerge from the Lions’ New Zealand den this week, and England’s celebrated World Cup winner last night declared: “It is not a chance I want to waste.”

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Portugal name Boa Morte in qualifier squad

PORTUGAL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Latvia and Estonia.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2004

Maradona new Argentina coach

THE Argentinian FA have confirmed Diego Maradona as the new head coach of the national team.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2008

Lensing has dig against O’Sullivan

NAMIBIA captain Kees Lensing has taken a dig at Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan by declaring France are a “better coached side”.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007

Rugby World Cup - End of the road for Ireland

Ireland went into the Rugby World Cup with high hopes of at least qualifying for the semi-finals, following a strong showing in the Five Nations Championship earlier in the year, but it all ground to a disappointing end yesterday in Paris.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2007

Ireland set for return to Poland

IRELAND will return to their Polish training camp on Saturday as they step up preparations for the nation’s most eagerly-awaited World Cup campaign.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2007

‘Big Jack’ flies in for crucial match

BIG JACK CHARLTON will be back in Dublin tomorrow for the ‘must win’ Group Four World Cup qualifying game between the Republic of Ireland and the Faroe Islands at Lansdowne Road on Wednesday.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2004

Brazil now 11/4 favourites to keep World Cup crown

HOLDERS Brazil remain favourites to retain the World Cup after being drawn against Croatia, Japan and Australia.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Uncapped Glasgow duo make Scotland World Cup training squad

Head coach Gregor Townsend kept two places aside when he named a 42-man squad three weeks ago

Tue, 28 May, 2019

<p>7 September 2021; Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with coach Anthony Barry during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and Serbia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

Blow for Stephen Kenny as Anthony Barry departs to join Belgium

Barry joined Stephen Kenny's coaching staff in February 2021 for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

<p>St Mirren's Jamie McGrath is carried off the pitch on a stretcher during the Scottish Premiership match against Rangers at St Mirren Park, Paisley. Picture: Steve Welsh/PA</p>

Jamie McGrath receives positive injury update after being stretchered off against Rangers

Ireland face Portugal and Luxembourg in their final World Cup qualifiers next month

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

<p>BOYCOTT: Nigeria are planning to boycott their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup due to a dispute over their bonuses.</p>

Nigeria consider boycotting their opening game of Women’s World Cup

The Super Falcons, who are in Ireland's group, are currently in a dispute with the Nigerian Football Federation over their bonuses.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

<p>INSPIRATION: Ireland’s Katie McCabe dejected after the game. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

Katie McCabe: 'We’ve given girls and boys in Ireland the chance to dream and be like us one day'

The Ireland captain spoke passionately after their early exit from the Women's World Cup was confirmed.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

<p>LATE WINNER: Substitute Amalie Vangsgaard headed home a last-minute goal to give Denmark a winning start to their Women's World Cup. Pic: Paul Kane/Getty Images</p>

Last gasp Vangsgaard header delivers Denmark 1-0 win over China

The Paris St Germain forward, who was brought on five minutes earlier, found the back of the net with a long-range header from a Pernille Harder corner to break the deadlock in the 90th minute.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023

Tayto suffer late heartache and crash out of World Cup Of Crisps

It was a dark day for Tayto crisps as the famed spud failed to get out of their group.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Putin hits out at ‘odd’ US probe

Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused the US of meddling in Fifa’s affairs and hinted that it was part of an attempt to take the 2018 World Cup away from his country.

Fri, 29 May, 2015