Hamas out, Ireland in: Israel's next war is on the soccer field
Israel has endured decades of soccer humiliation. But after Ireland's genocide accusations, losing this one might finally be too much to bear
Ireland players vote to go ahead with games against Israel, will wear black armbands
Ireland's national soccer team experienced significant pressure regarding upcoming matches against Israel over the Gaza conflict. Players debated their participation for several hours and one player decided to withdraw from the squad. A majority of the remain…
Georgia replace manager Sagnol with Svanadze after Northern Ireland loss
Sept 26 : Georgia have sacked manager Willy Sagnol in the wake of their Nations League defeat at home to Northern Ireland, and appointed Ramaz Svanadze as the new boss, the Georgian Football Federation said on Saturday.Svanadze had been manager of Georgia's U…
Irish Team Votes to Play Israel, Wear Black Armbands for Gaza
Ireland's men's soccer team will play Israel's on Sunday, but only after a tense four-hour player summit in Hungary about the war in Gaza and a squad vote that FAI chief David Courell said produced a "significant majority" in favor of fulfilling the Nations L…
Ireland press conference before Israel games delayed as pressure to boycott grows
The Ireland team’s press conference the day before the first of its Nations League games against Israel has been delayed as pressure to boycott the matches grows. Journalists in Debrecen, Hungary — where Israel’s “home” game is to be played Sunday — were left…
Win in Georgia a 'big step' for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says it is a "big step" for his young squad to win away in Georgia.
Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
Nations League: Haaland at the double for Norway while Republic of Ireland lose
The Manchester City man cannot stop scoring
Troy Parrott left to feed off scraps by an Irish team that never found any rhythm
Real Betis man upstaged on the night as Vedat Muriqi stars for Kosovo
Republic of Ireland deservedly beaten by Kosovo
The Republic of Ireland open their Uefa Nations League campaign in deflating fashion as Kosovo run out deserved winners in Thursday's Group B3 opener in Pristina.