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Ryan Giggs will not be involved in Wales’ upcoming international camp for the friendly against the United States and the Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Photo: Darren Staples/PA Wire Page says it’s Giggs’s Wales team despite absence
  • November 9, 2020

Wales manager won’t be involved against Ireland after arrest for alleged assault

Aaron Connolly in action for Ireland against Finland in the Nations League. Photo: Kalle Parkkinen/Inpho McGoldrick’s Ireland departure can leave room for Connolly in central role
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 9, 2020

Brighton striker knows he can up his goal tally but is keen to take up different position

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny: ‘Darren [Randolph] is our number one and that is not changing.’ Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho 3:23 Young goalkeepers in the mix for Ireland squad step-up
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 9, 2020

Stephen Kenny discusses future options as he prepares for Thursday’s England friendly

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny doesn’t want to dwell on Declan Rice or Jack Grealish ahead of friendly against England. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Stephen Kenny not interested in talk of Rice or Grealish
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 8, 2020

Enda Stevens has been ruled out of upcoming three matches, starting with England

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny talks to David McGoldrick ahead of the Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images McGoldrick’s Ireland departure another blow to Kenny as Collins returns
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 6, 2020

‘I'd have liked him to stay on as he has a positive impact on the young attacking players’

England’s Declan Rice is set to face Ireland at Wembley on Thursday. Photo: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images Declan Rice in England squad to face Ireland at Wembley
  • David Hytner
  • November 5, 2020

West Ham midfielder won three caps for Ireland before switching allegiance in 2019

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny announces his squad at Abbotstown. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Stephen Kenny reveals reason for David McGoldrick’s retirement
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 5, 2020

Striker lost his Sheffield United place after playing through injury against Slovakia

David McGoldrick scored his only goal for the Republic of Ireland in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in September 2019. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Ireland striker David McGoldrick announces international retirement
  • Emmet Malone
  • November 4, 2020

Sheffield United player ‘to concentrate on his club career and family’

Diego Maradona’s personal doctor, Leopoldo Luque, speaks to the press following his successful operation. Photograph: Ramiro Gomez/Getty/AFP Diego Maradona in ‘excellent’ condition after surgery for blood clot on brain
  • November 4, 2020

Spokesman says Argentina legend will remain in the country to recuperate

The Aviva Stadium is a host ground for Euro 2020. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Uefa says it has no plans to change format of Euro 2020
  • November 4, 2020

Dublin a host city for tournament which has been posponed for a year due to Covid-19

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has denied allegations of assault after he was reportedly arrested. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Ryan Giggs won’t be involved in Wales camp for Ireland clash following arrest
  • November 3, 2020

Statement says Welsh boss has denied ‘all allegations of assault made against him’

Natiya Pantsulaya, seen here in action against Ireland’s Denise O’Sullivan, scored Ukraine’s opening goal against Greece in Athens. Photograph: Aleksandar Djorovic/Inpho Ukraine’s win in Greece leaves Ireland needing to beat Germany
  • Emmet Malone
  • October 27, 2020

Ukraine move within a point of Vera Pauw’s side and face pointless Macedonia in final game

Finn Harps’ Leo Donnellan is shown a red card during his side’s win over Bohemians. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Shamrock Rovers crowned champions after Finn Harps beat Bohemians
  • October 24, 2020

18th title confirmed as arch rivals are turned over at Dalymount Park, Sligo beat Cork

Louise Quinn after the final whistle of the Republic of Ireland’s European Championship qualifier against Ukraine at the Obolon Arena in Kiev. Photograph: Aleksandar Djorovic/Inpho Old failings come back to haunt Ireland in Kiev as Ukraine take the points
  • Emmet Malone
  • October 23, 2020

Own goal and failure to take chances costs Vera Pauw’s side dearly in qualification race

Vera Pauw: saw her Republic of Ireland side suffer a crushiing 1-0 defeat to Ukraine at the Obolon Arena, Kiev. Photograph: Aleksandar Djorovic/Inpho Shellshocked Ireland left to reflect on a self-inflicted defeat
  • Emmet Malone
  • October 23, 2020

Crucial own goal and a missed penalty the key moments of a bitterly disappointing night in Kiev

Ireland’s Katie McCabe in action against  Germany’s Giulia Gwinn during the European Championship qualifier in Essen. Photograph: Tim Groothuis/Inpho Ireland keen to seize their huge opportunity against Ukraine
  • Emmet Malone
  • October 23, 2020

Vera Pauw’s side looking for a result that would guarantee at least a playoff

Vera Pauw celebrates Ireland’s win over Ukraine last October. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho The biggest game in their history? Ireland women v Ukraine - all you need to know
  • Mary Hannigan
  • October 22, 2020

Mary Hannigan runs us through everything ahead of a big evening for Vera Pauw’s side

The Republic of Ireland’s Marc Wilson with England debutant Jamie Vardy during the 0-0 draw at the Aviva Stadium in June, 2015. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho  Ireland will defend long unbeaten record against England
  • Patrick Madden
  • October 22, 2020

There have been four draws between the sides in last 30 years, with one game abandoned

The FAI have confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Hill as the association’s new chief executive. Photograph: Inpho Jonathan Hill confirmed as FAI’s new chief executive
  • October 16, 2020

Former commercial director of the FAI has a proven record in driving increased revenue

Aaron Connolly has quickly developed into a regular starter. Photograph: PA 7:55 The Stephen Kenny era feels different - but Ireland still need a goalscorer
  • Emmet Malone
  • October 16, 2020

Republic can hold onto favourable World Cup seeding by beating Bulgaria next month

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Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur scores their side’s first goal past Ryan Allsop of Wycombe Wanderers during the FA Cup match at Adams Park. Photo: Adrian Dennis/Getty Images Gerry Thornley on matches without fans; Lampard afforded very little time
Mesut Oezil on a plane upon his arrival at Istanbul, Turkey, on January 18th. He terminated his contract with Arsenal in order to complete his transfer to Fenerbahce. Photograph: EPA Ken Early: Mesut Özil a symptom of Arsenal’s stagnation not a cause
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game during the FA Cup win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire United make a statement against Liverpool; more regrets for Munster

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