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Bulgaria 1-1 Republic of Ireland - Nations League recap

Relive all the action from Stephen Kenny's first match in charge of the Republic of Ireland as the team take on Bulgaria in Group B of the UEFA Nations League in Sofia.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Seamus Coleman on his Ireland colleague train at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia

Coleman: Kenny cuts the mustard

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman has insisted manager Stephen Kenny has nothing to prove to his players as he prepares to send them into battle for the first time.

Soccer • 02 Sep 20

Stephen Kenny will take charge of the Ireland side for the first time in Sofia

Kenny confirms clean bill of health for Bulgaria clash

Stephen Kenny has confirmed that he has a fully fit squad to choose from for his first competitive fixture as Republic of Ireland manager ahead of Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Bulgaria in Sofia.

Soccer • 02 Sep 20

The squad training this morning at Abbotstown before flying out

FAI confirms all negative Covid tests ahead of Bulgaria

The FAI has confirmed that the entire Republic of Ireland squad returned negative tests for Covid-19 yesterday as they flew out for Thursday's Nations League clash with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

The Bulgaria team which started in Dublin in September 2019

Nations League: What can Ireland expect from Bulgaria?

Just 360 days since the last meeting in a friendly in Dublin, Republic of Ireland visit a Bulgaria side struggling for form as international football resumes with the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 03 Sep 20

Updated O'Shea, Maguire join Ireland squad, Parrott ruled out

Dara O'Shea and Sean Maguire have been added to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Thursday's Nations League clash in Bulgaria while Troy Parrott has withdrawn due to injury.

Soccer • 30 Aug 20

Stephen Kenny will manage Ireland for the first time in Bulgaria

Ireland to face Bulgaria in Sofia as planned

The Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League game in Bulgaria next month will go ahead in Sofia as scheduled, the FAI has confirmed.

Bulgaria • 21 Aug 20

Ludogorets are well out in front in the top division

Bulgaria to allow fans in stadium for league restart

Bulgarian health minister said on Tuesday that stadiums could welcome spectators at matches when the Balkan country's top division resumes on Friday.

Soccer • 02 Jun 20

The Republic of Ireland will travel to Bulgaria for their Nations League opener

Ireland to start Nations League with trip to Bulgaria

Republic of Ireland will meet again Wales in the UEFA Nations League in a draw that also contains Finland and Bulgaria.

Soccer • 03 Mar 20

Krasimir Balakov (L) pictured at Monday's game

Bulgarian boss Balakov quits along with BFU executives

Bulgaria national coach Krasimir Balakov and the Bulgarian Football Union's entire executive committee have resigned in the wake of racist behaviour by supporters in the country's defeat to England on Monday.

Soccer • 18 Oct 19

The game was stopped twice due to abusive chanting from fans

Bulgarian police arrest six men over racist abuse

Six men have been detained by Bulgarian police in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

Sterling racially abused by Bulgaria fan at Wembley

Raheem Sterling was the target of racist abuse from a Bulgaria fan during England's Euro 2020 qualifier at Wembley.

Soccer • 11 Sep 19

James Collins caps off his Irish debut with a fine goal

Ireland produce late surge to see off Bulgaria

Ireland left it late once again to secure a 3-1 victory over Bulgaria in tonight's friendly international at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Josh Cullen made his senior debut for Ireland against Bulgaria

Cullen more than a footnote in unsavoury Rice saga

Josh Cullen has had to bide his time to get a shot with the Republic of Ireland, but the diminutive Charlton midfielder has plenty to offer to the cause.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Ireland 3-1 Bulgaria - recap

The Republic of Ireland claimed a 3-1 international friendly over Bulgaria with capped players like Josh Cullen, Jack Byrne and James Collins all pressing their case for a more permanent place in the squad.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

John Egan will wear the armband for the visit of Bulgaria

Egan to captain much-changed Ireland for Bulgaria clash

Mick McCarthy has confirmed that John Egan will captain Ireland in tonight's international friendly clash with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and assistant coach Terry Connor (L) during training on Monday

Supporting cast gets chance to shine for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will explore his options in tonight's friendly against Bulgaria, particularly at left-back and midfield.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Kevin Moran celebrates scoring against Bulgaria at Lansdowne Road in 1987

All You Need To Know: Ireland v Bulgaria

The lowdown ahead of Ireland's first international friendly of Mick McCarthy's reign as they take on Bulgaria on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 09 Sep 19

Republic of Ireland players James McClean, Shane Duffy, Josh Cullen, James Collins and Glenn Whelan get in a tangle at training.

McCarthy sticks with what he's got for Bulgaria clash

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has no plans to add to his squad ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Bulgaria despite losing two players to injury.

Soccer • 08 Sep 19

Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring his side's third goal at Wembley with England captain Harry Kane

Southgate and Kane heap praise on Sterling

England manager Gareth Southgate and hat-trick hero Harry Kane were both effusive in their praise of Raheem Sterling after the 4-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Bulgaria.

International • 07 Sep 19

Harry Kane slots home his first goal against Bulgaria

Kane treble sinks outclassed Bulgaria at Wembley

Harry Kane's hat-trick helped blow away Bulgaria 4-0 and continue England's European Championship qualification cakewalk.

Soccer • 07 Sep 19

Bulgarian side expelled from league for match fixing

Vereya have been expelled from the top flight of Bulgarian soccer after repeated warnings from the sport's European governing body UEFA over suspected match-fixing.

Soccer • 07 May 19

Richard Dunne in action against Bulgaria back in 2009

Ireland to face Bulgaria and New Zealand at the Aviva

The Republic of Ireland will play Bulgaria and New Zealand in two friendlies at the Aviva Stadium later this year, with both games being screened live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

Ivaonv in action for his national team in 1996, he won 77 caps

Star of USA '94 dies aged 50

Former Bulgaria defender Trifon Ivanov has died at the age of 50, the country's football association has announced.

Soccer • 13 Feb 16

Hungarian fans hold up their national flag prior to the match against Romania

30 detained after violence at Euro 2016 qualifier

Romanian police detained 30 soccer fans in connection with crowd violence before, during and after Romania's highly-charged 1-1 draw against neighbours Hungary in a Euro 2016 Group F qualifier.

Soccer • 12 Oct 14