Chelsea’s Fernando Torres makes Spain’s Euro 2012 squad
Fernando Torres has been included in Spain’s 23-man squad for this summer’s European championship, despite admitting he feared he would be left out after a…
Di Matteo has ‘no doubt’ Torres should play for Spain at Euro 2012
Roberto Di Matteo stressed his firm belief that Fernando Torres should be included in Spain’s Euro 2012 squad following his recent return to form. The…
England among favourites for Euro 2012 title – Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni believes England are one of the favourites to win next summer’s European championships – but the Republic of Ireland manager remains confident his…
England friendly with Ireland looks highly unlikely, reveals FAI chief
FAI chief executive John Delaney has admitted that the prospect of a friendly between England and the Republic of Ireland next year ahead of Euro…
Trapattoni wants Ireland to be in contention ahead of Italy tie
Giovanni Trapattoni wants the Republic of Ireland to still be in with a fighting chance of reaching the quarter-finals when they meet Italy in their…
Euro 2012 draw: Ireland grouped with Croatia, Italy and Spain
The Republic of Ireland will face reigning world and European champions Spain in Group B at Euro 2012 after the draw was made on Friday…
Republic of Ireland 1 Estonia 1: Lessons from a Green party
Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan’s partnership is evolving Great Irish midfielders of the past include Johnny Giles, Liam Brady and Roy Keane – and in…
Republic of Ireland 1 Estonia 1: Euro joy for Trapattoni’s men
This was far from an enthralling spectacle, but in booking their place at Euro 2012 with a draw against Estonia, the Republic of Ireland rewarded…
Walcott: Oxelade-Chamberlain can play at Euro 2012
Theo Walcott believes Arsenal team-mate Alex Oxelade-Chamberlain can force his way into Fabio Capello’s England squad for Euro 2012. Walcott has been left impressed by…
Rep of Ireland 2 Armenia 1: Dunne seals play-off spot
The Republic of Ireland booked their place in the Euro 2012 play-offs with a nervous victory over Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. Richard…
Montenegro 2 England 2: Capello backs Rooney selection
Fabio Capello insisted Wayne Rooney’s dismissal against Montenegro was a product of his frustration at England’s performance, and did not stem from matters off the…
Montenegro 2 England 2: Capello’s men qualify for finals
Ten-man England booked their place at next summer’s Euro 2012 finals with a draw against Montenegro but it was not as straightforward as it should…
England 1 Wales 0: Five lessons from a dreary affair
Rio Ferdinand beware Gary Cahill has been an excellent deputy for the injured Rio Ferdinand and his partnership with captain John Terry is beginning to…
Duff hails ‘massive win’ as Ireland edge Macedonia
Aiden McGeady and Robbie Keane both struck first-half goals to help the Republic of Ireland seal an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Macedonia on Saturday. McGeady…
FA hails Vauxhall sponsorship deal as ‘major landmark’
The Football Association believes Vauxhall is the ideal partner for the England teams after confirming a three-and-a-half-year sponsorship deal with the car giant on Tuesday
Redknapp hails Defoe as one of Spurs’ greatest finishers
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Jermaine Defoe is one of the deadliest finishers in the club’s illustrious history
Harry Redknapp laughs off England manager talk
Harry Redknapp has been quick to play down talk of him becoming the next England manager
Robbie Keane must leave Spurs for Ireland’s sake
Robbie Keane’s disappointing performance against Slovakia last week inevitably led to the suggestion that the Tottenham striker’s career at the top level is over
Trapattoni confident of improved Irish performance
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is confident his team can make amends for last Friday’s defeat to Russia ahead of his side’s clash with Slovakia tonight
Rio Ferdinand to captain England against Montenegro
Fabio Capello has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will captain England for Montenegro’s visit to Wembley tomorrow night
Ireland to welcome Uruguay to Aviva Stadium next March
Ireland will host a friendly against Uruguay in March of next year, the FAI revealed on Thursday