# uefa nations league

Last year

2022

# close shave

Late Brady penalty spares Ireland humiliating draw with Armenia

Ireland blew a 2-0 lead but ultimately prevailed 3-2 at the Aviva Stadium.

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Sep 27th 2022, 9:52 PM

# Selection

Two changes as Ireland team to face Armenia is named

Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady return to the starting side.

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Sep 27th 2022, 6:30 PM

# Preview

Ireland need to prove a point in Dublin reunion with Armenia

Stephen Kenny’s side host Armenia in their final Nations League game tonight.

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Sep 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Overlooked

Alexander-Arnold left out of England squad for Nations League meeting with Germany

The 23-year-old was an unused substitute against Italy on Friday.

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Sep 26th 2022, 4:12 PM

# Xs and Os

Analysis: Scotland's superior midfield makes the difference in game of fine margins

We take a closer look at Ireland’s 2-1 Nations League defeat at Hampden Park.

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Sep 26th 2022, 7:00 AM

# big miss

'He's a bit down but we'll look after him obviously'

Troy Parrott missed a glorious chance to score in Ireland’s 2-1 loss to Scotland on Saturday night.

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Sep 25th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Reaction

Kenny laments 'contentious' penalty in Scotland defeat

Ryan Christie’s penalty condemned Ireland to a 2-1 loss in Glasgow.

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Sep 24th 2022, 10:36 PM

# wings clipped

Ireland made to regret missed chances in Nations League loss to Scotland

Ireland lost their half-time lead in a 2-1 defeat.

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Sep 24th 2022, 9:53 PM

# Selection

Obafemi starts, Duffy and Coleman out as Kenny names Ireland team to face Scotland

Matt Doherty also returns to the starting XI.

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Sep 24th 2022, 6:34 PM

# match preview

Ireland out to upset confident Scotland at Hampden Park

The sides square off in the Nations League tonight.

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Sep 24th 2022, 10:00 AM

# demystifying

Explainer: How Ireland can top Nations League group and improve their Euro 2024 seeding

We also explain how Ireland can use the Nations League to earn a play-off for the Euros.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 9:30 PM

# midfield general

Striking balance between aggression and 'playing nice football' key for Jayson Molumby

The West Brom midfielder on the importance of physicality

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Sep 20th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Announcement

Brady earns recall as Ireland squad named for Nations League double-header

The 30-year-old has rediscovered some form at Preston North End this season, while Andrew Omobamidele and Callum O’Dowda also return.

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Sep 15th 2022, 1:17 PM

# uefa nations league

Scotland name 25-man squad for Ireland and Ukraine matches

Captain Andy Robertson misses but Ryan Fraser has been recalled by manager Steve Clarke.

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Sep 13th 2022, 12:13 PM

# versatile

'People see I'm tall and assume I am slow and unagile, but I'm comfortable in midfield'

Nathan Collins reflects on his wonder-goal against Ukraine and his early days as a midfielder.

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Jun 15th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Debate

Time to move beyond age of reactionary anger when assessing Ireland

The words of Graeme Souness ring true: “It’s the players. You’re either a f****** player or you’re not. You’re a big player or you’re not a big player.”

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Jun 15th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Reaction

'We're leaving the stadium disappointed that we haven't won the game'

Stephen Kenny reacts to the 1-1 draw with Ukraine.

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Jun 14th 2022, 11:11 PM

# honours even

Collins wonder-goal lights up Ireland's thrilling draw with Ukraine

Collins scored an exceptional goal as Ireland were held 1-1 in the Polish city of Lodz.

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Jun 14th 2022, 9:58 PM

# Selection

Scott Hogan starts as Kenny makes three changes for Ukraine clash

Ireland have a much-depleted back line for tonight’s game in Poland.

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Jun 14th 2022, 6:33 PM

# Blow

Obafemi absence confirmed for Ireland while Ebosele gets opportunity

Stephen Kenny had already admitted the Swansea City striker was a major doubt after limping off with a groin injury following the win over Scotland.

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Jun 14th 2022, 10:34 AM

# James McClean

'I've been picked for every single squad I've been available for, which is something I'm very proud of'

James McClean looks set to captain Ireland against Ukraine tonight, as he inches closer to his 100th cap.

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Jun 14th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Preview

Preview: Depleted Ireland facing difficult task against Ukraine

Ireland round out a hectic four-game window in the Polish city of Łódź.

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Jun 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Blow

Michael Obafemi to miss Ireland's Nations League clash with Ukraine

There is more encouraging news for Chiedozie Ogbene.

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Jun 13th 2022, 6:14 PM

# opposition view

Ukraine hit with striker blow but shake off squad illness ahead of Ireland clash

Ukraine defender Vitaly Mykolenko paid tribute to Seamus Coleman ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Ireland in the Uefa Nations League.

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Jun 13th 2022, 4:39 PM

# Autopsy

'Where did that come from?' - Clarke still scratching head over Scots' Dublin defeat

‘Football is a strange game at times.’

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Jun 13th 2022, 3:35 PM

# Even Keel

'After Belgium people thought we were absolutely brilliant, then we lose a game and it's a catastrophe'

Stephen Kenny reflects on the extremes of reaction that come with his job.

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Jun 12th 2022, 11:00 PM

# Pressure

Fans repeat calls for Baraclough to go as Northern Ireland rescue late draw with Cyprus

Jonny Evans levelled late on but Baraclough’s side have still never won a Nations League fixture.

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Jun 12th 2022, 4:31 PM

# Concern

Michael Obafemi emerges as doubt for Ukraine game after Scotland heroics

Stephen Kenny also praised Ireland’s ‘most significant home win in seven years.’

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Jun 11th 2022, 8:26 PM

# Three and easy

Michael Obafemi stars in Ireland's dominant victory over Scotland

Obafemi scored a stunning goal in what proved to be Ireland’s first-ever win in the Uefa Nations League.

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Jun 11th 2022, 6:55 PM

# Selection

Obafemi makes first start as Stephen Kenny rings the changes for Scotland clash

Troy Parrott and Jayson Molumby are also handed starts in a youthful Irish side.

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Jun 11th 2022, 3:46 PM

# Love/Hate

Anger is an energy that Ireland need to use for inspiration

It’s only eight years since Ireland faced Scotland during the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign. The landscape has changed but challenges remain the same.

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Jun 11th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Preview

Preview: Ireland need unlikely result against Scotland to salvage wretched Nations League campaign

Ireland have lost of their opening two games in the competition so far, and today are seeking a first competitive home win in more than three years.

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Jun 11th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Pressure

'Ireland need foothold in group to make games in September meaningful' - Scotland boss Clarke

Visiting manager wary Stephen Kenny’s side can use Dublin clash as the catalyst for a Nations League rescue bid.

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Jun 10th 2022, 3:27 PM

# staying calm

Kenny insists he isn't feeling the pressure as search for Nations League win goes on

Ireland have lost their opening two games of the group, and haven’t won a competitive home game in over three years.

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Jun 10th 2022, 1:04 PM

# Report

Tsygankov free-kick condemns Ireland to another defeat in the Nations League

Ukraine were 1-0 winners at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

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Jun 8th 2022, 9:54 PM

# Selection

Two changes as Stephen Kenny names Irish team to face Ukraine

The visitors have changed almost their entire team.

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Jun 8th 2022, 6:34 PM

# Preview

'We are alive and we are fighting' - Competition is secondary as Ireland and Ukraine meet for the first time

Ukraine are in Dublin for tonight’s clash in the Uefa Nations League.

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Jun 8th 2022, 8:52 AM

# Update

Coleman out but wholesale changes not expected for Ukraine clash

Stephen Kenny has been speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Nations League game in Dublin.

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Jun 7th 2022, 1:54 PM

# Selection

Ireland set to stick with Caoimhín Kelleher for rest of Nations League campaign

Gavin Bazunu has been ruled out with injury.

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Jun 6th 2022, 11:40 AM

# Looking Back

Analysis: Further evolution is needed if Ireland are to solve problems against weakest opponents

Ireland repeated a patter of struggling against defensive sides in a wretched 1-0 loss in Yerevan.

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Jun 6th 2022, 7:00 AM