Pope John Paul II met the Irish soccer squad at the Vatican today. The players and officials, led by Football Association of Ireland (FAI) President, Fran Fields, and team Manager, Jack Charlton, are in Rome for Saturday's Quarter-Final match with Italy.

Report shows team arriving at Vatican in white and green track suits.

Team audience with Pope.

Interview with Dave O’Leary.

The reporter is Colm Connolly.

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