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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - JULY 10: Switzerland players celebrate after their team advance to the knockout stages during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A match between Finland and Switzerland at Stade de Geneve on July 10, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo

Swiss nab last-gasp leveller to reach quarter-finals

Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.

Soccer • 10 Jul

SION, SWITZERLAND - JULY 6: Caroline Graham Hansen of Norway celebrates after scoring her team's second goal with teammates Lisa Naalsund of Norway and Thea Bjelde of Norway during the UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Group A match between Norway and Finland at Stad

Hansen strikes late for Norway against Finland

A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in Euro 2025 as the twice champions took a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 06 Jul

Katariina Kosola celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammate Emma Koivisto during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group A match between Iceland and Finland at Arena Thun on July 02, 2025 in Thun, Switzerland.

Euro 2025: Finland make advantage count to win opener

Katariina Kosola's goal gave Finland a 1-0 win over 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women's European Championship, giving the Finns the perfect start in Group A which also contains hosts Switzerland and Norway.

Soccer • 02 Jul

'Ireland rode their luck last night, but luck only plays a role when you position yourself to exploit it'

Ferguson-Szmodics chemistry on night Irish got the luck

A lucky win, many would say against Finland, but our columnist Eoin Doyle felt it was deserved, as Ireland got their second victory in this Nations League campaign, a game where Doyle also highlighted a "good balance in their style of play" from front men Evan Ferguson and Sammie Szmodics.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson looks on during the game at Lansdowne Road

Hallgrimsson 'not jumping for joy' despite Finland win

Heimir Hallgrimsson was happy with the victory, however, the manager was far from impressed with his side's overall performance as Ireland beat Finland 1-0 at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

A leaping Evan Ferguson heads Ireland into the lead at Aviva Stadium

Ferguson returning to top form after injury woes

Patience may not be a virtue 20-year-olds are famed for, but Evan Ferguson's phlegmatic approach to rehab from a troubling ankle injury bore fruit on Thursday night when he popped up to head home the only goal of the game as the Republic of Ireland defeated Finland on home soil.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Caoimhín Kelleher ensured Ireland finished in third place in the group

Kelleher saves the day as Ireland edge out Finland

Evan Ferguson's first-half header proved to be the matchwinner as the Republic of Ireland edged out Finland 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Republic of Ireland had to battle to keep Finland out

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland: Player ratings

The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland at Aviva Stadium. Here is how we rated the players.

Soccer • 16 Nov 24

Nations League recap: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland

Caoimhin Kelleher saves a second-half penalty as Evan Ferguson's header secures the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win over Finland in the Nations League.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

'There's going to be a lot of fights in this game'

Ireland brace for fight as Finns come seeking revenge

In a year that started with uncertainty, the Republic of Ireland have a chance to finish out the 2024 schedule on a positive note as they welcome Finland to the Aviva Stadium for tonight's Nations League encounter.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Nathan Collins leads the way at training ahead of the Finland game on Thursday night

'Why change?' - Confident Collins leading by example

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been attempting to build confidence in the Ireland team since taking over during the summer, and it appears that he has anointed a captain in his own image to keep things positive on the pitch.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Markku Kanerva has spent almost eight years in charge of his native national team

Kanerva aims for three points against evolving Ireland

Finland boss Markku Kanerva is hoping lightning strikes twice as he heads into a must-win Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Nov 24

Matt Doherty came in peace as he arrived back into the Ireland camp

Hallgrimsson hoping Doherty proves point on pitch

Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Matt Doherty will do his talking on the pitch after the Wolves man received a late call-up for this week's doubleheader against Finland and England.

Soccer • 13 Nov 24

Trent Alexander-Arnold struck home England's second goal from a free kick

Carsley two-thirds through remit as England beat Finns

Interim England manager Lee Carsley appears to have distanced himself further from taking on the role permanently after admitting, in the wake of a 3-1 win in Finalnd, the job "deserves a world-class coach that has won trophies".

Soccer • 13 Oct 24

Festy Ebosele (R) celebrates with goal-scorer Robbie Brady in Helsinki

Ebosele dreaming of Ireland start for 'a long time'

Festy Ebosele is hoping to nail down a place in the Republic of Ireland team after making a game-changing cameo in the UEFA Nations League win over Finland.

Soccer • 13 Oct 24

Saka and Jones out of England's trip to Finland

Bukayo Saka and Curtis Jones are out of England's Nations League game against Finland on Sunday.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson watching on during the game in Helsinki

Great character to battle back for win - Hallgrimsson

It was a case of third time lucky as Ireland's Nations League campaign finally got going following a hard-fought, come-from-behind 2-1 victory against Finland in Helsinki.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Festy Ebosele created the winner for Ireland

Ireland player ratings - Brady stars, Collins struggles

Match-winner Robbie Brady and substitute Festy Ebosele were the most impressive players for Ireland in their 2-1 victory away to Finland, while it was a game to forget for captain Nathan Collins.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Nations League: Finland 1-2 Republic of Ireland recap

Republic of Ireland go in search of a long-awaited away victory in the UEFA Nations League against Finland. Follow updates here.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Nathan Collins captains the side in Helsinki

Four changes as Ferguson and Azaz start in Helsinki

Heimir Hallgrimsson has made four changes for tonight's clash at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki with Finn Azaz, Evan Ferguson, Liam Scales and Josh Cullen coming into the starting eleven as Ireland take on Finland.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Helsinki Cathedral, complete with strategically placed city signage to show tourists the best place for a photo opportunity

Helsinki Postcard: Echoes of past lift dreary present

Ed Leahy reports from Finland's capital city, where the rain has finally relented ahead of an important fixture for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side at the Olympic Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Will Troy Parrott lead the line in Helsinki?

Preview: Ireland desperate to find form in Finland

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been compiling Ireland's best bits from September's games as a tool to motivate and educate the players, however, whether there were enough positives from the double defeat to conjure a result in Helsinki tonight remains to be seen.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson on the pitch at the Olympic Stadium on the eve of the game

Hallgrimsson determined to get best from Szmodics

Heimir Hallgrimsson took an immediate shine to Sammie Szmodics, and while the manager admits that he has not yet found his perfect position, he is adamant that he will keep exploring.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was joined at the pre-match press conference by Nathan Collins, who will captain the side in Helsinki

Hallgrimsson hoping to halt 'downward spiral'

Heimir Hallgrimsson was in positive form on the eve of Ireland's UEFA Nations League encounter with Finland and believes that his team are in a position to halt the downward spiral and play without fear in Helsinki.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

Jake O'Brien won't be linking up with Ireland this week

O'Brien omission from squad 'grating on me' - Treacy

Heimir Hallgrimsson could have used the October window to take a closer look at what Jake O'Brien can offer rather than leave him out of his squad entirely, according to former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy.

Soccer • 07 Oct 24