Australia qualify for World Cup 2014
Australia left it late to beat Iraq 1-0 and become the second country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in front of 80,000 rain-soaked fans at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.
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Winter World Cup motion gathers momentum
The prospect of the 2022 World Cup being switched to the winter has increased after both Premier League chairman Dave Richards and Britain's FIFA vice-president backed a move.
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FIFA review World Cup bid claims
Allegations surrounding the controversial 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding campaigns will be subjected to a "thorough review", FIFA's ethics investigator has stated.
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Dunphy says Given should not come back
RTÉ soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy has accused goalkeeper Shay Given of an unforgivable 'crime' by playing for Ireland during the European Championships while unfit.
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Northern Ireland struggle to Azerbaijan draw
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign lies in tatters despite David Healy securing a last-gasp equaliser against Azerbaijan at Windsor Park, as they struggled to a 1-1 draw.
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Keane defends Trapattoni after Faroes win
Robbie Keane has planted himself firmly in Giovanni Trapattoni's corner after helping Ireland to a resounding 4-1 World Cup qualifier victory in the Faroe Islands.
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Long and Cox to start up front for Ireland
Giovanni Trapattoni has named the Ireland team to face Greece in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday evening.
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Serbian FA deny Rose was racially abused
Danny Rose has called for Serbia to be banned after complaining of racial abuse during AN England U21s match last night.
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O'Neill: Players want repeat of Porto performance
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes his team are committed to ensuring last night's morale-boosting draw in Portugal was not a one off.
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Roof closed for Poland-England match
The English Football Association has confirmed that the stadium roof will be closed for this afternoon's World Cup qualifier between England and Poland in Warsaw.
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Bierhoff: We must learn from Sweden display
Germany's general manager Oliver Bierhoff says the 4-4 draw with Sweden last night must serve as a lesson to his side in their quest for World Cup glory.
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O'Neill keen to steal thunder from Ronaldo
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a "goal machine" ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Portugal.
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McGinn 'over the moon' at Portugal goal
Northern Ireland goalscorer Niall McGinn finds it hard to believe he was able to play a key part in thwarting the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani last night.
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O'Neill hails 'huge result' in Portugal
Michael O'Neill watched his Northern Ireland side defy the odds to grind out a draw against Portugal, then declared: "I'm proud to be their manager".
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Keane seeks unity ahead of Faroe Islands clash
Robbie Keane has called for a united front in Torshavn tonight as Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni hangs grimly onto his job.
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Olsen fears Irish backlash
Faroe Island boss Lars Olsen has warned his players to expect a Republic of Ireland backlash as manager Giovanni Trapattoni fights to save his job.
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Keane may feature for Ireland in the Faroes
Robbie Keane could return to lead the fight to save Giovanni Trapattoni's job as the Republic of Ireland attempt to bounce back from their mauling by Germany.
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Hughes expects tough Portugal test
Aaron Hughes expects Northern Ireland to see precious little of the ball against the might of Portugal tomorrow night, but still holds out hope of springing a surprise.
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Keane fit to travel to the Faroe Islands
Robbie Keane today handed under-pressure Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni a boost when he boarded the plane for the Faroe Islands.
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Chelsea duo to miss Poland clash
Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Ryan Bertrand have both been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with Poland in Warsaw on Tuesday.
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