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Soccer

March
March 2025
Ireland still relying on British academies to produce key players
Spain, Germany and France win Nations League clashes as Scotland relegated by Greece
'It’s not that I’m used to it, I’ve gone past the stage of caring' - Adam Idah on racist abuse
Striker spoke up after FAI reported alleged incident during Under-17 game.
Ferguson: 'The past year I've learned to deal with frustration'
Portugal confirmed as Ireland's World Cup qualification opponents
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Bulgaria
Troy Parrott continues to come of age with performance of growing maturity
Forward led the line impressively as Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah got the goals that mattered.
Ferguson and Idah goals secure League B status and another comeback win
Ireland recovered to beat Bulgaria 2-1 for the second time in a week.
Ireland v Bulgaria, Nations League playoff
O'Brien and Ferguson start for Ireland as Hallgrimsson tinkers for second leg
FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team
FAI reports alleged racial abuse of player during Ireland U17 match
Ireland should have enough to beat Bulgaria again and maintain the good vibes
Ireland can win home-and-away to an inferior side for the second time under Hallgrimsson – but for only the third time in eight years.
Shamrock Rovers continue unbeaten start as Shelbourne earn 4-0 win over DLR Waves
Hallgrimsson rows back on 'passive' criticism of Ireland players ahead of second leg
'The manager told him: Grow a set of balls. You're a grown-up now’
FAI women and girls' football action plan underwhelms as concern grows
More flexibility and fewer opposition counter-attacks - How Hallgrimsson has improved Ireland
We look at the principles and tactics the new manager is using to deliver better results.
Isaac Price scores again as Northern Ireland draw at home to Switzerland
England's Tuchel era starts with laboured defeat of Albania
Dundalk come from behind against Longford to continue unbeaten start
Alisson Becker returns early from Brazil duty after suspected concussion
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Can Ireland's man of the match solve their biggest problem?
Packie Bonner is angry at League of Ireland clubs over botched FAI plan... but it is misplaced
In a week when the men’s senior team have been the focus, fallout from centralised coaching scheme continues.
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Arsenal star snatches draw for Spain, Croatia stun France
Hallgrimsson praises 'fantastic' Doherty as he completes comeback from the cold
Hojlund gives Denmark edge over Portugal with place in Ireland's World Cup group on the line
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Bulgaria
Ireland take stride to Nations League safety with comeback win in Bulgaria
Goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty secured a first-leg lead for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s return game in Dublin.
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
Bulgaria v Ireland, Nations League playoff
Parrott to lead line against Bulgaria with Ferguson benched, Manning starts
Ireland focused on tactical flexibility to avoid relegation in Nations League play-off
Expect a slog as Ireland bid to avoid relegation in low-key Bulgarian play-off
Ireland face Bulgaria in the first leg of their relegation play-off tonight.
Man City hand Chelsea first defeat of season as Barca on track for Champions League semi-finals
Do you agree with our Ireland starting XI to face Bulgaria?
'It's frustrating' - The player whose form in Bulgaria could have earned an Ireland call up
Repeat of 2023 final in All-Island Cup draw