Cesare Prandelli: Italy squad ‘shocked’ by Riccardo Montolivo injury
Cesare Prandelli says his Italy squad have been left shocked and deflated after Riccardo Montolivo’s serious leg injury marred Saturday’s World Cup warm-up draw with…
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Martin O’Neill expects decision on Celtic target Roy Keane by Wednesday
Martin O’Neill expects Roy Keane’s future to be decided by Wednesday as Celtic continue talks with the Republic of Ireland assistant manager. The former Manchester…
Italy 0 Rep of Ireland 0: Montolivo injury overshadows warm-up game
Riccardo Montolivo’s serious-looking leg injury marred Italy’s World Cup warm-up game against Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage. The 29-year-old AC Milan captain suffered the…
Italy 0 Rep of Ireland 0: Three talking points
Italy suffer Montolivo blow Riccardo Montolivo’s “serious injury” overshadowed what was a lively friendly at Craven Cottage between World Cup hopefuls Italy and rebuilding Republic…
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…
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…
Giovanni Trapattoni stands down as Republic of Ireland manager
Giovanni Trapattoni has paid tribute to the Republic of Ireland supporters after the Italian’s contract with the FAI was ended by mutual consent on Wednesday.…
Ireland’s Robbie Keane heaps praise on Man United’s Ryan Giggs
Robbie Keane has hailed Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs as the striker prepares to make his record 126th Republic of Ireland appearance against the Faroe…
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni under more pressure than ever
Giovanni Trapattoni is facing one of the toughest challenges of his long, successful career as he looks to get the Republic of Ireland’s 2014 World…
Ireland 1 Croatia 3: Lessons as Slaven Bilic’s men spoil green party
Croatia seize their chance After Italy managed to hold defending champions Spain to a 1-1 draw in the opening game of Group C, Croatia seized…
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…
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…
Republic of Ireland keen on England showdown
Republic of Ireland duo Keith Andrews and Stephen Hunt have admitted they would relish a clash against England at Euro 2012. Football Association of Ireland…
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…