Idah to make first Ireland start, Coleman on bench Adam Idah will make his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland in Bulgaria tonight, while Shane Duffy will captain the side after Seamus Coleman … Soccer • 03 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 04 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 02 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 02 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 01 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 03 Sep 20
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 … Soccer • 30 Aug 20
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
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
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
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 … Soccer • 18 Oct 19
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
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
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 … 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 … Soccer • 10 Sep 19
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
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
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
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 … Soccer • 08 Sep 19
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 … International • 07 Sep 19
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
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 … Soccer • 17 Jan 19
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
