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The Austrian spent 13 years with the Bundesliga champions

Switch to Real Madrid 'a dream come true' for Alaba

David Alaba described his move to Real Madrid as a dream come true and said the decision to move to Spain had been made some time ago.

Soccer • 30 May 21

Real pick up Alaba on a free from Bayern Munich

Real Madrid have confirmed the long-anticipated arrival of Austria international David Alaba on a free transfer from Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 28 May 21

McGinn's bicycle kick unlocked the Austrian defence

McGinn gets on his bicycle to earn Scotland a point

John McGinn's superb overhead kick rescued a point for Scotland in the 85th minute of their opening World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Gregoritsch celebrates the only goal in Belfast

Much changed Northern Ireland beaten by Austria

After the party came the hangover as Northern Ireland were brought back down to Earth in a 1-0 home defeat to Austria.

Soccer • 11 Oct 20

Fans will be present at the East Belfast venue

Northern Ireland to welcome 600 fans to Windsor Park

Northern Ireland will be cheered on by 600 fans when they face Austria in a Nations League fixture at Windsor Park on Sunday.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

49er class boats compete during the 2020 European Sailing Championships on Lake Attersee

Dickson and Waddilove finish in top 20 in Austria

Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove finished in top 20 at the European 49er Championship in Austria.

Sailing • 04 Oct 20

The Singapore Grand Prix has been cancelled

Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese F1 races cancelled

This year's Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese Formula One Grands Prix have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Motorsport • 12 Jun 20

LASK faced Manchester United in the Europa League in March

Austria's LASK Linz probed over training rule breach

Austrian league leaders LASK Linz faces possible punishment for violating health regulations by resuming full training, a move which incurred the wrath of their rivals.

Soccer • 15 May 20

Corry Evans scored his first international goal in eight years against Austria

Evans: Nations League has been a good learning curve

Corry Evans believes Northern Ireland can take confidence from their Nations League campaign even if results went against them right up to the final seconds of the competition.

Soccer • 19 Nov 18

Northern Ireland registered zero points from their first Nations League campaign

Last-second strike condemns Northern Ireland to defeat

Northern Ireland's relegation to League C was already confirmed but tonight they slumped to a fourth successive defeat in the competition after a 2-1 reversal at home to Austria in Windsor Park.

Soccer • 18 Nov 18

Marko Arnautovic (R) scored the decisive goal

Arnautovic sinks Northern Ireland in Vienna

Northern Ireland's Nations League worries deepened as Austria's Marko Arnautovic condemned them to a 1-0 defeat in Vienna.

Soccer • 12 Oct 18

Kyle Lafferty has taken the decision not to travel with the squad

Lafferty drops out of Northern Ireland double header

Kyle Lafferty has ruled himself out of Northern Ireland's squad for this weekend's Nations League matches against Austria and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Soccer • 09 Oct 18

Supreme Neymar equals Romario's Brazil scoring record

Neymar's scintillating goal drew him level with Romario in Brazil's all-time top scorers list as they cruised to a 3-0 win against Austria.

World Cup 2018 • 11 Jun 18

Ireland U-19s have to settle for a draw with Austria

The Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s were held in the opening fixture of the UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship Elite Round as they drew 1-1 with Austria at Turner's Cross in Cork.

Soccer • 02 Apr 18

Austria's Marko Arnautovic (R) kicks the ball in front of Serbia's Matija Nastasic

Late Austria goal stuns Serbia to keep Group D alive

Serbia missed a chance to clinch their place at the World Cup on Friday when they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat in Group D to already-eliminated Austria, their first loss of the campaign.

Soccer • 06 Oct 17

Nemanja Matic celebrates Serbia's crucial win in Diblin

Matic taking nothing for granted with Russia in sight

Serbia can take nothing for granted against Austria as the Balkan team bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after an eight-year absence from major tournaments, midfielder Nemanja Matic said on Monday.

Soccer • 02 Oct 17

Marcel Koller will part company with Austria in December

Austria manager Koller to leave in December

Austria manager Marcel Koller paid the price for his teams poor recent results when the country's football federation (OeFB) said that he would leave his post at the end of December after six years in charge.

Soccer • 15 Sep 17

Chris Coleman: 'We don't have to be afraid of anyone.'

Coleman eyes perfect finish to snatch ticket to Russia

Chris Coleman remains undaunted by the size of Wales' World Cup task and admits he would not be bothered if they had to beat "Brazil, Spain and Germany" to reach next summer's finals in Russia.

Soccer • 01 Sep 17

Aaron Ramsey is an injury doubt for Wales

Wales confident Ramsey will be fit for qualifiers

Wales are confident Aaron Ramsey will be fit for World Cup Group D qualifiers against Austria and Moldova despite missing training on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17

Gareth Bale and Wales would need to pick up maximum points from their two September games if they are to stay in the qualification mix

Boost for Wales as Bale returns after one-match ban

Gareth Bale returns to the Wales squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifying double-header against Austria and Moldova.

Soccer • 25 Aug 17

The panel discussed the comments made by James McClean and Martin O'Neill following the draw with Austria

RTÉ panel discuss possible O'Neill & McClean punishment

The RTÉ soccer panel had varying opinions following the news today that FIFA has begun disciplinary proceedings into comments made by Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and winger James McClean.

Soccer • 21 Jun 17

O'Neill & McClean facing punishment over ref comments

FIFA has begun disciplinary proceedings into Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and winger James McClean following their comments about referee David Fernández Borbalán, who took charge of the 1-1 draw against Austria.

Soccer • 21 Jun 17

Shane Duffy's late effort was disallowed

Robbie Brady: Disallowed goal 'a disgrace'

Robbie Brady called the decision to disallow what would have been a late winner from Shane Duffy against Austria "a disgrace" but said the Republic of Ireland wouldn't let it disrupt their march to World Cup 2018.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Duffy goal should have stood, admits Prodl

Austria defender Sebastian Prodl admitted that he thought Shane Duffy's disallowed goal should have stood in his side's 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw with Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Shane Duffy reacts to his late goal being disallowed for a foul

'We should have come out winners' - Walters

Jonathan Walters was the Republic of Ireland hero on Sunday evening, but the bustling frontman was left cursing a slow start and late disallowed goal in his side's 1-1 draw against Austria.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17