Rep of Ireland 1 Serbia 2: Lots to be happy about, insists Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill insisted that the Republic of Ireland had lots to be genuinely happy about despite suffering the first loss of his reign to Serbia…
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Rep of Ireland 1 Serbia 2: Player ratings
Republic of Ireland David Forde A routine save to deny Bisevac from a first-half corner. Was alert to palm over Tadic’s cross-come-shot. 6/10 Seamus Coleman…
Rep of Ireland 1 Serbia 2: Three talking points
Chelsea duo appear lethargic at The Aviva Jose Mourinho spoke about the international break ahead of last weekend’s west London derby win at Fulham, suggesting…
Montenegro 1 England 1: Four lessons as Hodgson’s men stumble
Rooney banishes Podgorica ghosts Much of the pre-match debate focused on Wayne Rooney’s England disciplinary record after his red card on his last visit to…
Sweden 4 England 2: Lessons as Ibrahimovic inspires comeback
Ibrahimovic caps special night for Sweden It was fitting that Sweden’s captain and talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the limelight in the first-ever match at the…
QPR’s Jamie Mackie ready to fill Steven Fletcher’s Scotland void
Jamie Mackie has insisted he is ready to step up for Scotland in the continued absence of Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher. The Queens Park Rangers…
England 1 Ukraine 1: Lessons as Lampard rescues the Three Lions
Time for Hodgson to drop Milner Roy Hodgson continues to persevere with Manchester City’s James Milner on the right side of England’s midfield. The 26-year-old’s…
Euro 2020 could be spread across continent, says Michel Platini
Michel Platini has claimed the 2020 European championship could be spread across a number of countries rather than having a single host. The Uefa president…
Uefa agrees to scrap August friendlies at clubs’ request
The number of international matches squeezed into the football calendar each year is set to be reduced after European clubs reached a “breakthrough” agreement with…
‘Stuart Pearce is the ideal person to take temporary charge of England’
Stuart Lancaster has backed the Football Association’s decision to place Under-21 head coach Stuart Pearce in temporary charge of England. FA chairman David Bernstein confirmed…
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…
Fifa should limit president’s time in office, warns governance chief
Mark Pieth, Fifa’s new reform chief, has unveiled a number of proposals to prevent corruption and enhance the reputation of football’s governing body. Pieth, who…
Giovanni Trapattoni to stay as Ireland boss until 2014 World Cup
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed a new deal with the Football Association of Ireland which will run until the 2014 World Cup.…
Giovanni Trapattoni proud of Ireland performance
Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed his pride at guiding the Republic of Ireland to the Euro 2012 finals following their 5-1 aggregate play-off victory over Estonia.…
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…
Chelsea target Neymar insists he is happy in Brazil
Santos striker Neymar insists has no regrets about turning down a move to Chelsea last summer, insisting he is happy with life in Brazil. The…
Spain’s Cesc FÃ bregas critical of ‘defensive’ England
Cesc FÃ bregas has criticised England’s “defensive” tactics during their 1-0 victory over Spain at Wembley on Saturday. The former Arsenal captain claimed Fabio Capello’s side…
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…