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Euro 2022 Qualifier: Ireland 1-3 Germany

Republic of Ireland have been beaten 3-1 by Germany in the final Euro 2022 qualifier as Vera Pauw's side miss out on the play-offs.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Germany ended Ireland's hopes in Tallaght

Euro dream dies as Germany beat brave Irish

Ireland's dream of reaching Euro 2022 ended at Tallaght Stadium as Vera Pauw's side were beaten 3-1 by Germany in their final qualifying encounter.

Soccer • 02 Dec 20

One work catches the eye of Ireland's Diane Caldwell

Tallaght tunnel transformed into art gallery

The Republic of Ireland will have to show plenty of creativity if they are to cause a shock against Germany in their 2022 European Championship qualifier at Tallaght Stadium, but children from 10 schools will be hoping that their artwork can inspire them to victory.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

The Germany head coach has been under pressure

Low to stay on despite Germany's drubbing in Spain

Joachim Low will remain as Germany coach through next year's Euros after the country's football federation said that a 6-0 loss to Spain this month was not held against him.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Only a win will do for Ireland against Germany

Pauw eyes upset over 'best in the world' Germany

It's not quite mission impossible for Ireland as they welcome Germany to Tallaght Stadium for their crunch Euro 2022 qualifier, but manager Vera Pauw admits that her side will have to have the game of their careers if they're to cause an upset.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Ireland won't get their Covid-19 test results until after their final training session

Ireland boss Pauw unhappy with UEFA Covid test delay

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw is unhappy that a delay a UEFA mandated Covid-19 testing could hinder her preparations for Ireland's crucial European qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Ireland need something of a miracle on Tuesday

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Germany

Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland need a win against a powerful German side at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday. Here we give you the lowdown.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Denise O'Sullivan is realistic yet ready to take on the Germans at Tallaght Stadium

O'Sullivan excited ahead of 'huge game' with Germany

After the disappointment comes the realism for Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan, who is looking to drive her side to an unlikely, but not impossible, victory over Germany next week.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Keeva Keenan knows Ireland need something spectacular to be in with a chance of beating the Germans

'Nothing to lose' - Keenan primed for vital Germany tie

Ireland have nothing to lose and everything to gain ahead of Tuesday's clash with Germany at Tallaght Stadium, according to defender Keeva Keenan.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

Megan Campbell is back in the Ireland squad

Campbell returns to the Ireland fold for Germany clash

Manchester City defender Megan Campbell returns to Ireland women's squad for their crucial European Championship qualifier against Germany at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

'We are busy with a holistic plan for Ireland and hopefully we can announce that in January'

Pauw wants 'holistic plan' for Irish game

With a final qualifier against Germany on the horizon, Ireland head coach Vera Pauw has shared her thoughts on long-term aims including plans to announce a 'holistic plan' for Irish football in early 2021.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

'We are very much affected although we have not had one case in our camp'

Potential pandemic impact a 'big worry' - Vera Pauw

Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw admits the Covid-19 pandemic remains a major worry in terms of player availability as her squad prepare for the final European Championship qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 22 Nov 20

German head coach Joachim Loew (L) and assistant coach Marcus Sorg watch their team slump to a 6-0 loss

Loew safe despite Germany's worst competitive defeat

Germany head coach Joachim Loew is not in danger of losing his job after they were thrashed 6-0 by Spain in their final Nations League group match, national team director Oliver Bierhoff has said.

Soccer • 18 Nov 20

Nathan Ake walks off injured at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam

Updated Round-up: City's Ake injured as Dutch draw with Spain

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek scored to secure a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Spain as Europe's leading international sides played out a set of friendly fixtures, but Man City defender Nathan Ake suffered an injury early in the game.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Liverpool and Manchester United are in talks over a new European league, claims a report

United and Liverpool in European league talks - report

Manchester United and Liverpool are in talks with Europe's elite clubs to join a new FIFA-backed tournament that would reshape the sport's global soccer landscape, according to a report.

Soccer • 20 Oct 20

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scores the only goal of the game

Nations League round up: Wins for Spain and Germany

Spain strengthened their position at the top of Nations League Group A4 with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in Madrid.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Olivier Giroud now only trails Thierry Henry in the French goalscoring charts

International round-up: France run amok; Iberian draw

France hit Ukraine for seven, Ronaldo's effort off the crossbar for Portugal was the closest goalmouth action in a 0-0 draw with Spain while Frank de Boer tasted defeat in his first game in charge of the Netherlands

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

Gotze leaves Dortmund on a free transfer

Mario Gotze joins PSV Eindhoven on two-year deal

Mario Gotze has joined PSV Eindhoven on a two-year deal from Borussia Dortmund.

Soccer • 07 Oct 20

The Irish captain in aaction against Giulia Gwinn of Germany

McCabe eyes a more clinical approach for Ukraine clash

After the 3-0 loss to Germany in Saturday's Euro 2022 qualifier, attention has quickly turned to next month's clash against Ukraine and the importance of converting chances when they come along, according to Ireland skipper Katie McCabe.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

The Republic of Ireland players huddle together at the final whistle

Pauw takes huge heart from resilient, adaptable Irish

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw revealed that a hasty half-time video analysis allowed her side to compete with Germany in Essen - and gave the Dutch coach real confidence that her team are a coming force.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

Alexandra Popp of Germany and Diane Caldwell battle for possession

Recap: Germany 3-0 Republic of Ireland

The action as it happened as Vera Pauw's Irish side took on Germany in Essen in the continuing quest to reach Euro 2022.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

Louise Quinn rises for a header in Essen

Ireland go down in Germany but Euro hopes still alive

The Republic of Ireland were beaten 3-0 by Germany in their UEFA 2022 Women's European Championship qualifier but they head to Ukraine for next month's vital tie with positives and hope.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

'We've basically three cup finals left now and we're going to be giving it our all'

McCabe looking to Ireland's form players in Germany

Katie McCabe is looking to Republic of Ireland's in-form players to give her side an outside chance of frustrating Germany in Saturday's UEFA Euro 2022 qualifier in Essen.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20