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'I think it will be one of those games where Ireland have to play a dirty game'

Duggan: Dirty game will help Ireland stand chance

Former Republic of Ireland international Karen Duggan believes Vera Pauw's side will need to play a 'dirty game' to have any chance of getting anything out of Saturday's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Vera Pauw's side currently sit on top of Group I

Germany v Ireland live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player

The Republic of Ireland's UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifier against Germany will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player this Saturday.

Soccer • 17 Sep 20

Diane Caldwell and Vera Pauw have their work cut out for them against Germany

Ireland need the 'game of their lives' against Germany

Diane Caldwell admits that the Republic of Ireland will have to have the 'game of their lives' in order to beat Germany in Saturday's Women's Euro 2021 qualifier, but the defender believes her side can cause a major upset.

Soccer • 16 Sep 20

Heather Payne in action against Greece in March

Payne keeping on even keel ahead of huge German task

Republic of Ireland's Heather Payne looks ahead to the European Championship qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 15 Sep 20

'We're going to prepare as best we can and that's how it was with the Dutch game'

Ireland's Dutch courage echoes as Germany lie in wait

While Germany present the most daunting of tasks for Republic of Ireland on the road towards Euro 2022, Megan Connolly says the team are taking lessons from the famous 2017 draw against the Netherlands into this Saturday's qualifier in Essen.

Soccer • 14 Sep 20

Jose Luis Gaya preserved Spain's scoring streak in international football

Nations League round-up: Spain snatch a draw in Germany

Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser through Jose Luis Gaya to rescue a 1-1 draw away to Germany in their Nations League opener and first international in almost 10 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 03 Sep 20

Molloy's performances for Wexford have earned her a call-up

Two first time call-ups as Pauw names squad for Germany

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has included midfielders Ellen Molloy and Alli Murphy in her extended squad for the first time as preparations continue for the upcoming Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany.

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Bayern Munich will get their title defence underway in September

Bundesliga to start in September confirm DFB

The 2020-21 season in Germany will begin in early September, the German Football Association (DFB) has announced.

Soccer • 10 Jul 20

Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Buerki is beaten by Joshua Kimmich's brilliance

Bayern defeat Dortmund to take giant step towards title

Joshua Kimmich's sublime first-half lob gave leaders Bayern Munich a 1-0 win at second-placed Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga to close in on the league title with a seven-point advantage over their rivals and six games left in the season.

Soccer • 26 May 20

Lucky for some - Erling Haaland has scored 13 goals in 13 matches for Dortmund

Bundesliga: All eyes on Haaland ahead of German Clasico

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says it is too early to say whether Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland will be better than Robert Lewandoswki as the two teams prepare to do battle on Tuesday in the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 25 May 20

Borussia Dortmund will be aiming to close the gap on Bayern Munich

How the Bundesliga is poised ahead of its return

Raf Diallo looks at how the Bundesliga title race, relegation battle and hunt for the European places are poised ahead of the league's resumption this weekend.

Soccer • 15 May 20

Moenchengladbach fans can be at their stadium in spirit at least

Fans warned to stay away ahead of Bundesliga return

The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away and authorities have warned matches could be halted if too many supporters gather outside the grounds.

Soccer • 12 May 20

Jockeys at the Hanover race meeting wore protective masks

Hanover card kicks off German racing's return

Majestic Colt landed the first Listed prize of the German season as racing sparked back to life at Hanover on Thursday.

Racing • 07 May 20

No date has been agreed on for a return to racing in Ireland

Racing to resume in Germany on Thursday

Racing in Germany will restart at Hanover on Thursday after being given clearance from the authorities.

Racing • 06 May 20

There has been no news on whether or not Hanover's 12-race card on Thursday will go ahead

German racing return postponed

Monday's planned resumption of racing in Germany has been delayed, with the opening eight-race card at Dortmund postponed.

Racing • 02 May 20

German FL wait on government approval to restart

The German Bundesliga is gearing up to resume behind closed doors in May, subject to government approval.

Soccer • 23 Apr 20

Victor Fernandez and his Real Zaragoza side could miss out on promotion to La Liga

Uncertainty spreads alongside virus in lower leagues

The suspension to the football season has top sides bracing themselves for huge drops in revenues, but the potential damage is even more serious at the lower reaches.

Soccer • 12 Apr 20

Bayern coach Flick signs permanent deal until 2023

Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick has agreed a contract extension to 2023, making his position permanent after he took over in an interim role earlier this season.

Soccer • 03 Apr 20

According to TVO television, the 31-year-old had left the city to visit his sick son

Bayern fine Boateng for leaving city without permission

Bayern Munich have fined defender Jerome Boateng for leaving the city 'without permission', an act in breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Soccer • 02 Apr 20

(L-R) Hayley Nolan, Rianna Jarrett, Claire Walsh, Stephanie Roche, Jamie Finn and Kyra Carusa prepare for a training in Petrovac

All you need to know: Montenegro v Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland head for Montenegro looking to maintain their fine form in the Euro 2021 qualifiers. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Jurgen Klinsmann won three of his 10 games in charge

Klinsmann quits as Hertha Berlin boss

Jurgen Klinsmann has has stepped down as head coach of Bundesliga strugglers Hertha Berlin after 76 days in charge.

Soccer • 11 Feb 20

Dan Evans's victory saw Britain progress

Britain and Russia into semi-finals at the Davis Cup

Britain booked their place in a third Davis Cup semi-final in five years with a victory over Germany on Friday, while Russia upset Novak Djokovic's Serbia

Tennis • 22 Nov 19

Low set to shuffle Germany deck

Germany coach Joachim Low could use Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Northern Ireland to experiment with his line-up and give opportunities to some fringe players in his squad.

Soccer • 18 Nov 19

Leon Goretzka of Germany celebrates 2-0 with Matthias Ginter

Germany seal their ticket to 13th Euros in a row

Defender Matthias Ginter scored one goal and was involved in two more as Germany comfortably saw off Belarus 4-0 on Saturday to clinch their place at Euro 2020, qualifying for the finals for a record 13th time in a row.

Soccer • 16 Nov 19

Smith: Northern Ireland squad still focused

Michael Smith insisted Michael O'Neill's impending departure has had no effect on the mood within the Northern Ireland squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Netherlands and Germany.

Soccer • 14 Nov 19