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No white smoke has emerged on Dublin hosting Euro 2020 games

Friday deadline set for Euro 2020 games in Dublin

A decision on Dublin hosting Euro 2020 matches will be reached on Friday after UEFA confirmed a further delay in the process.

Soccer • 19 Apr 21

David McGoldrick was one of Ireland's most impressive performers

Player ratings: Egan and McGoldrick shine in Bratislava

Republic of Ireland exited Euro 2020 after a bitterly sickening penalty shoot-out loss to Slovakia in Bratislava. Here are the player ratings.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

'Last month's results weren't great and we are feeling like a wounded animal'

NI's Washington: Bosnia facing a 'wounded animal'

Conor Washington has warned Bosnia and Herzegovina they will be facing a "wounded animal" when Northern Ireland travel to Sarajevo for Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying play-off semi-final.

Soccer • 07 Oct 20

Kenny Cunningham expects the likes of James McClean to return for Slovakia

Cunningham expects old stagers to return for Slovakia

Kenny Cunningham believes Stephen Kenny will likely lean on his experienced heads for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

'The picture shows Didzy scoring against Switzerland. I have it on my shelf at the moment but it'll be going up on the wall'

McCarthy: There's more to come from McGoldrick

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy believes that there's more to come from David McGoldrick after the 32-year-old striker finally got off the mark in the Premier League with a brace of goals against Chelsea earlier this month.

Soccer • 25 Jul 20

The Republic of Ireland will travel to Windsor Park if they beat Slovakia and the North overcome Bosnia in the play-off semi-finals

Ireland off to Bosnia or Belfast in play-off final

The Republic of Ireland will play in Bosnia or Windsor Park if they reach the Euro 2020 play-off final, following a draw for home advantage in Nyon today.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

'It was something I was thinking about in the summer. I didn't know what the situation would be at club level with the manager and I'd thought about that a lot'

Ciaran Clark pondered club switch to aid Ireland career

Ciaran Clark has admitted he might have left Newcastle this summer as he sought the game-time to keep his international career alive.

Soccer • 14 Nov 19

As it stands: Euro 2020 play-off permutations

Despite a disappointing haul of one point from two games in Tbilisi and Geneva, the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 fate still remains in their own hands. Even failure to beat Denmark would mean a play-off spot but who would they face?

Soccer • 23 Oct 19

'It's not been the easiest journey but I wouldn't swap it for anything in the world'

Egan rise to national team a reward for resilience

It's been a roundabout journey for John Egan to wind up in an Irish shirt but the Cork-born central defender never stopped believing he would get there.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

We've never done it with a game in hand - Mick McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has kept faith in the same formation and preached about continuity throughout the campaign, but there is a sense that something needs to change to pull off an away win in Geneva on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

England's tie with Bulgaria has been marred by racist abuse

England thrash Bulgaria in game marred by racist abuse

England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria was marred by racist abuse on Monday night.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

Ireland meet Switzerland in Geneva tomorrow night

RTÉ Soccer Podcast - Selection posers for Swiss clash

On this week's edition of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by Johnny McDonnell and James O'Toole in Dublin and John Kenny from Geneva as Ireland gear up for their away Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

'We've had very good performances, the result was not always positive'

Xhaka: Ireland find it easier without the ball

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka says it's easier for Ireland if the opposition have the ball but stressed that his team have to be careful given what happened late in the game in Dublin.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

Connolly rues missing chance to make debut even better

Aaron Connolly said making his Republic of Ireland debut was his "proudest moment", but he couldn't help feeling it should have been even better after the Boys in Green were held to a 0-0 draw in Georgia.

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

'Had you offered me four points from two games against Georgia prior to the competition, I'd have taken it'

McCarthy happy with 'point gained' in Georgia

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy described his side's goalless draw against Georgia in Tbilisi as "a point gained."

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

Giorgi Kvilitaia looks set to start up front for Georgia

Confident Georgia looking to finally beat Ireland

Georgia grabbed a well-earned draw with Denmark last month, but much like the last match against Ireland in Tbilisi, the home side were left rueing late chances to record a historic victory.

Soccer • 11 Oct 19

A contented Ryan Giggs after Wales took a 1-1 draw in Slovakia

Wales keep top two hopes alive with draw in Slovakia

Wales stayed in the hunt for Euro 2020 qualification with a battling 1-1 draw against Slovakia in Trnava. Kieffer Moore's first goal for his country gave Wales hope of ending a 12-month wait for an away win.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

Duffy will have every chance to prove his fitness

Duffy: I would have been heartbroken to miss out

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been given a boost ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia, after Shane Duffy joined up with the squad today.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

Boost for Ireland as Duffy fit to travel to Georgia

Shane Duffy will travel to Tbilisi with the rest of the Republic of Ireland squad after being given the all-clear by his club, Mick McCarthy confirmed to FAI TV today.

Soccer • 09 Oct 19

'At Sheffield United we have a unique way of playing a back three. It's a bit gung-ho but it's organised chaos, it's brilliant'

Egan set for seamless move from club to country

Nothing has changed in John Egan's mind as he settles into a week-long preparation for Ireland's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy joins us on the line to give his thoughts on the critical upcoming qualifiers

RTÉ Soccer Podcast - Connolly buzz + crunch qualifiers

On this week's podcast, we discuss Ireland's crucial qualifiers and the rise of Aaron Connolly and the U21s. We also hear from women's national team manager Vera Pauw

Soccer • 07 Oct 19

Pierre Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark cuts a frustrated figure

McCarthy wary of Georgia as Denmark slip in Tbilisi

The Republic of Ireland's qualification chances received a boost tonight as Denmark were held to a 0-0 draw away to Georgia in Tbilisi, but Mick McCarthy warned against celebrating anything until a crucial October is over.

Soccer • 09 Sep 19

Joachim Loew: "Northern Ireland are very physical and we need to be ready for their aggression."

Germany boss Loew braced for Windsor Park dog fight

Joachim Loew has warned his Germany side to expect an aggressive approach from Northern Ireland in Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 08 Sep 19

Scotland suffered defeat at home to Russia

'We know we messed up' - Scots in bother after loss

John McGinn was left frustrated after his first goal for Scotland was rendered meaningless as Russia came from behind to win 2-1 in their European Championship qualifier at Hampden.

Soccer • 07 Sep 19

David McGoldrick is confident that the goals will come for Ireland

'This is what I've been aiming for all my career'

David McGoldrick says that he can form a strike partnership for the Republic of Ireland with club teammate Callum Robinson.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19