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# Move on up

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Ireland climb four more places to 25th in world rankings

Giovanni Trapattoni has led the Boys in Green yet further up FIFA’s rankings ahead of next month’s play-off with Estonia.

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Oct 19th 2011, 10:05 AM

Ireland up to 29th in FIFA's world rankings

Spain regain top spot after busy month of international soccer.

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Sep 21st 2011, 9:53 AM