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Russia's national football team last played against Croatia in November 2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina to play friendly in Russia

Bosnia and Herzegovina will play Russia in a friendly match in November, the Bosnia Football Association announced today, sparking criticism from Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic and the mayor of Sarajevo.

Soccer • 10 Sep 22

Bosnia sack boss ahead of Northern Ireland play-off

Bosnia and Herzegovina have sacked boss Robert Prosinecki after they failed to reach next year's Euro 2020 finals through their qualifying group.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

McCarthy not looking past Slovakia after final draw

Mick McCarthy says that the Republic of Ireland won't be getting ahead of themselves after this morning's Euro 2020 play-off draw.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

Bosnia won in Belfast the last time these teams met

North may not be interested, but Bosnia are

With two defeats from two games, Michael O'Neill's men are bottom of the Nations League Group B3 table.

Soccer • 15 Oct 18

VIDEO: 'Germany ... We tend to take care of them'

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane looks back on a famous night for Irish football and considers Ireland's possible opponents (worldwide clip)

Soccer • 17 Nov 15

Seamus Coleman walks out for training at the Bilino Polje stadium in Zenica yesterday

Brady: 'Limited' Ireland have chance to qualify

Liam Brady reckons that Ireland’s “limited” squad can qualify for EURO 2016 but says that it will go “right down to the wire” against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Soccer • 13 Nov 15

The Bosnia team that started against Belgium in September

Bosnia-Herzegovina v Ireland: The Opposition

RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy looks at the Bosnia-Herzegovina side that stands in the way of Ireland's path to France 2016.

Soccer • 13 Nov 15

Robbie Keane has scored 67 times for Ireland

Robbie Keane: I can still get goals

Robbie Keane insists he does not have to remind manager Martin O'Neill of his goalscoring prowess as the Republic of Ireland head into their Euro 2016 play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Soccer • 12 Nov 15

Shane Long has not recovered in time to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday night

Shane Long to miss first leg in Bosnia

Shane Long has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 first-leg play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.

Soccer • 11 Nov 15

Daryl Murphy battles with Mats Hummels during Ireland's 1-0 victory at the Aviva Stadium

VIDEO: Daryl Murphy ready to step up to plate

Daryl Murphy has said he drew "massive confidence" from starting against the world champions Germany and insists he is ready to step up to the plate in Ireland's Euro 2016 play-off showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Soccer • 11 Nov 15

Seamus Coleman and John O'Shea are cornerstones in the Ireland team

Seamus Coleman a major doubt for Everton

Ireland defender Seamus Coleman is a major doubt for Everton's Premier League clash with Sunderland on Sunday because of a stomach bug.

Soccer • 30 Oct 15

Ireland have to find a way to stop Edin Dzeko (l) and Miralem Pjanic

O'Neill: Bosnia are 'flying' but we're confident

Martin O’Neill says Ireland will approach their Euro 2016 play-off with “plenty of confidence” but admits that opponents Bosnia-Herzegovina have come good at the right time and are “absolutely flying”.

Soccer • 29 Oct 15

Darren O’Dea: 'It’s in their own hands, they’re more than good enough'

O'Dea: Ireland can handle play-off pressure

Darren O’Dea is confident that Ireland’s players can handle the pressure of next month’s EURO 2016 play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Soccer • 20 Oct 15

Edin Dzeko is likely to return for Bosnia & Herzegovina after injury

AUDIO: Bosnia & Herzegovina v Ireland preview

Former Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton and RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue join Adrian Eames on RTÉ Radio One's Sunday Sport today to discuss the outcome of the UEFA Euro 2016 play-off draw.

Soccer • 19 Oct 15

Ognjen Vranjes believes his side can overcome Ireland with something to spare

'Ireland unlucky to face us,' says Bosnia defender

Bosnia and Herzegovina have everything it takes to eliminate Ireland in their Euro 2016 two-legged play-off and qualify for the finals in France, according to defender Ognjen Vranjes.

Soccer • 18 Oct 15