Ireland looks forward to welcoming Italy

The Republic of Ireland can look forward to hosting champions Italy following the qualifying draw for the 2010 World Cup.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2007 - 07:25

The Republic of Ireland can look forward to hosting champions Italy following the qualifying draw for the 2010 World Cup.

Ireland will also face tricky games against Bulgaria and Cyprus – to whom they suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat during their unsuccessful Euro 2008 qualifying campaign – in Group Eight.

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