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Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will be pivotal to France's attack at the Euros.

Euro 2024 Group D: France frontline a competitive group

Group D at UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off on Sunday with Poland taking on the Netherlands in Hamburg. The group presents a thrilling mix of teams, with the most note-worthy of those being World Cup finalists France who begin their campaign against Austria on Monday.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

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

McCarthy ponders tactical changes for Swiss showdown

Mick McCarthy said that he does not have a dilemma regarding Aaron Connolly's selection chances ahead of tomorrow's Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

'You want to score goals, everyone wants to score in a World Cup. I'm not going to knock them for doing that'

'Fair play' - England keeper on USA's record 13-0 win

England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has praised the defending World Cup champions USA for their ruthless performance against Thailand.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Mick McCarthy made his presence felt on the line

It wasn't 'sexy football' but McCarthy happy with win

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy admitted he'd 'love to have turned everybody on with some sexy football' but he is very happy with the win over Gibraltar

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Callum Robinson in action against Gibraltar

Robinson wanted to 'impress the gaffer'

Callum Robinson admitted that he just wanted to 'impress the gaffer' after he was handed his first start for the Republic of Ireland under Mick McCarthy against Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Virginia Gomez of Argentina competes for the ball with Yui Hasegawa of Japan

Stubborn Argentina holds Japan to goalless draw

Argentina secured their first point at a Women's World Cup finals after holding Japan in a dour goalless draw at Parc des Princes.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 10 Jun 19

Three points are a must if Ireland want to keep their qualification hopes alive

Preview: Victory the only option for group-toppers

Mick McCarthy might experiment with his team selection for tonight's Euro 2020 qualifier against Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium, but the Ireland manager says he's not too worried about his team's style of play as long as they get the points.

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Seamus Coleman was impressed by what he saw from Gibraltar

Coleman hoping to see Gibraltar shock group rivals

Seamus Coleman is hoping minnows Gibraltar can cause some damage after giving Ireland a scare in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

Luka Modric celebrates scoring a penalty with his teammate Ante Rebic

Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria

Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium.

World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18

Ireland's David Meyler celebrates after the game

'It's probably the best moment of my football career'

David Meyler says captaining the Republic of Ireland to a World Cup play-off is "probably the best moment of my football career."

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

David Meyler believes Ireland can do the job in Cardiff

Meyler: We'll go to Wales & give it a hell of a go

David Meyler has promised the Republic of Ireland will give it "a hell of a go" as they attempt to leapfrog Wales and keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Soccer • 07 Oct 17

Results go Ireland's way in hunt for play-off place

The Republic of Ireland's chances of getting a World Cup 2018 qualification play-off spot were helped by a series of results on Thursday night.

Soccer • 06 Oct 17

Nemanja Matic celebrates Serbia's crucial win in Diblin

Matic taking nothing for granted with Russia in sight

Serbia can take nothing for granted against Austria as the Balkan team bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after an eight-year absence from major tournaments, midfielder Nemanja Matic said on Monday.

Soccer • 02 Oct 17

Could Gareth Bale miss Wales' final two World Cup qualifiers?

Bale should be fit for Wales double header - Zidane

Zinedine Zidane will decide on the day whether Gareth Bale is fit enough to try to help Real Madrid improve their stuttering home form against Espanyol on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Coleman (r) with Martin O'Neill after Wales' match with Ireland

Coleman confident Wales can finish ahead of Ireland

Wales boss Chris Coleman is determined to keep the pressure on group leaders Serbia in the race for World Cup qualification after their late show in Moldova - saying his team can finish ahead of Ireland.

Soccer • 06 Sep 17

Coleman fears deadline day may disrupt Wales players

Chris Coleman fears that 'disruptive' transfer deadline day moves could knock Wales' hopes of World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 28 Aug 17

Shane Duffy's late effort was disallowed

Robbie Brady: Disallowed goal 'a disgrace'

Robbie Brady called the decision to disallow what would have been a late winner from Shane Duffy against Austria "a disgrace" but said the Republic of Ireland wouldn't let it disrupt their march to World Cup 2018.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Jon Walters (r) celebrates his equaliser

Walters the Ireland saviour as crucial point is rescued

Jonathan Walters rescued a huge point for the Republic of Ireland with a terrific volley finish that kept his side's World Cup dreams on track.

Soccer • 12 Jun 17

Vokes (L) believes Wales can get by without Gareth Bale

Wales 'can keep hopes alive without Bale'

Wales striker Sam Vokes is adamant Chris Coleman's experienced squad can prosper without Gareth Bale when they take on Serbia in a crucial Group D qualifier this weekend.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Ireland goalkeepers Keiren Westwood, Colin Doyle and Darren Randolph

Business as usual for Ireland ahead of Austria clash

A sense of normality returns to the Ireland camp as the entire squad get together this morning for a routine training session at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

Recap: Republic of Ireland v Wales

Martin O'Neill's side battled for a 0-0 draw against 10-man Wales, who played with a man down for the final 20 minutes after the dismissal of Neil Taylor for a shocking tackle on Seamus Coleman.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Ireland-Wales preview: Prove a point to take all three

With all the talk of Gareth Bale and Ireland's injury crisis, it would be easy to overlook the fact that Ireland are the group leaders ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Wales at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Joe Ledley could miss Friday night's World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium

Ledley a Welsh doubt with wife expecting third child

Joe Ledley could miss Wales' World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland if his pregnant wife Ruby goes into labour before the Dublin clash.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Ireland take on Gareth Bale and Wales next Friday

Coleman: Ireland should forget about targeting Bale

Wales boss Chris Coleman has told Republic of Ireland to forget about trying to goad Gareth Bale in their World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 17 Mar 17