FAI seeking May friendly opposition for Ireland

England and Germany being drawn together in the Nations League creates a potential opening for England to visit Dublin
FAI seeking May friendly opposition for Ireland

Alan Browne of Republic of Ireland in action against Harry Winks of England during the 2020 international friendly match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI is exploring the possibility of arranging a friendly in the build-up to their four-game Uefa Nations League opening blitz in June.

Fifa’s staging of the Qatar World Cup in the winter has squeezed international matches for non-qualified teams such as Ireland into three windows during March, June, and September.

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