Tag: Ireland National Soccer Team
Hungary’s PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of...
No luck of Irish: Rice, Grealish now with England for Euros
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Preparing for a tournament debut with England, Declan Rice beamed when he recalled the thrill of experiencing the World Cup three...
English FA chooses first female leader in 158-year history
LONDON — The English Football Association nominated Debbie Hewitt on Tuesday to be its first female leader of soccer’s original national body created 158...
Former Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin dies aged 54
DUBLIN — Alan McLoughlin, who famously scored a goal to send Ireland to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, has died. He...
CBS commentator apologizes for remark about PSG’s Di Maria
MANCHESTER, England — CBS Sports commentator Jim Beglin has apologized for making “culturally insensitive remarks” about Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Angel Di Maria during the...
Mitrovic nets another double, leads Serbia over Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a goal in each half as Serbia defeated Azerbaijan 2-1 to stay at the top of its group...
Qualifiers: Ronaldo scores, Belgium and Dutch earn big routs
MADRID — Belgium and the Netherlands scored 15 goals combined in big routs in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, while Portugal got one from...
Ireland’s qualifying campaign sinking, coach under pressure
Ireland's only taste of Qatar might well be in Tuesday's friendly with the World Cup hosts.
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Portugal held 2-2 at Serbia, Luxembourg stuns Ireland 1-0
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia successfully fought back to erase a brace of goals by Diogo Jota and draw 2-2 with Portugal in European qualifying...
Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked
Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Ireland was left in shock.
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