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Richie Sadlier was left unimpressed by UEFA's stance

Sadlier slams UEFA's 'hollow, cowardly statements'

Richie Sadlier has hit out at UEFA for 'hollow, cowardly statements' made after they denied a request to illuminate Munich's Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Euro 2020 match between Germany and Hungary

Soccer • 24 Jun 21

Leon Goretzka earns Germany a crucial point in Munich

Germany scramble for a draw as brave Hungary exit Euros

Leon Goretzka's late equaliser clinched Germany a 2-2 draw against Hungary and a second-placed Group F finish on a rollercoaster night in Munich.

Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21

Hungary celebrate the opening goal in Munich

Euro 2020 recap: Big three go through but only just

France, Portugal and Germany have progressed to the knock-out stages, but there was plenty of drama on the final night in the Group of Death.

Soccer • 23 Jun 21

Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Portugal have work to do to make the knockout stages

Euro 2020: Judgement day in 'Group of Death'

The final places in the last 16 of Euro 2020 will be decided today with four games across Groups E and F.

Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter during a press conference at an official visit at Allianz Arena

'Shameful' to block rainbow illumination - Munich mayor

UEFA's decision to decline a request to illuminate Munich's Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Euro 2020 match between Germany and Hungary has been described as "shameful" by the city's mayor.

Euro 2020 • 22 Jun 21

UEFA are investigating "potential discriminatory incidents" during Hungary's Euro 2020 group matches.

UEFA to probe Hungary over 'discriminatory incidents'

UEFA has launched an investigation into "potential discriminatory incidents" during Hungary's Euro 2020 group matches.

Euro 2020 • 20 Jun 21

Hungary players celebrate after their 1-1 draw with France in Budapest

World champions France held to draw by ravenous Hungary

Antoine Griezmann rescued France as the world champions hit back to claim a draw against resilient Hungary in their second Euro 2020 outing.

Soccer • 19 Jun 21

Euro 2020: Hungary 0-3 Portugal recap

Read how it all unfolded as the Portuguese eventually got the better of their hosts in Budapest.

Euro 2020 • 15 Jun 21

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Ruben Dias after the third goal

Record-breaking Ronaldo bags a brace to sink Hungary

Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to appear in five European Championships with a brace as they got their title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over a determined Hungary.

Euro 2020 • 15 Jun 21

Troy Parrott is closed down by Hungary's Kevin Varga (L) and Willi Orban

Kerr keen to see more of Ireland's 'pragmatic' approach

Brian Kerr felt Ireland were a more dangerous proposition against Hungary when they occasionally went for the more direct option.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Republic of Ireland take a knee at Szusza Ferenc Stadion

Hungarian PM Orban defends booing of Irish players

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has defended the booing of Irish players taking the knee earlier this week, insisting the custom related to slavery and was alien to the central European country.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

RTÉ Soccer podcast: Positives after Ireland draw

The panel discuss the positives from the Republic of Ireland's performance against Hungary.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Idah aims to keep improving alongside Parrott

Republic of Ireland frontman Adam Idah was pleased with his side's performance after they held Euro 2020 bound side Hungary to a scoreless draw in Budapest.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

The Ireland players took the knee just before kick-off in Budapest

Kenny slams Hungary fans for booing Ireland players

Stephen Kenny has hit out at the "incomprehensible" booing of the Irish players for taking a knee ahead of tonight's scoreless draw with Hungary at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with Matt Doherty

Ireland player ratings: Youngsters give hope for future

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side turned in an encouraging display as they claimed a 0-0 draw away to Hungary. Here's how the players rated.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

John Egan came closest to scoring for Ireland in Budapest

Ireland work hard to match Hungary in Budapest

Ireland ended their season with a hard-fought and well-earned scoreless draw with Euros-bound Hungary at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Adam Idah battles for possession with Willi Orban

Hungary 0-0 Republic of Ireland - recap

The Republic of Ireland ended their season with an encouraging scoreless draw away to Euro 2020 bound Hungary. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Will Adam Idah lead the line for Ireland tonight in Budapest?

Preview: Irish out to spoil party with eye on September

Stephen Kenny is plotting to spoil the Budapest party as Ireland travel to take on Hungary in tonight's international friendly.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Kenny and Matt Doherty during a training session in London last November

'What hurt Matt during the year was getting Covid'

Stephen Kenny believes Matt Doherty has performed well for Ireland during his tenure but feels the Tottenham right-back was "knocked for six" after he got Covid-19 last November.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

John Egan expects Gavin Bazunu's star to keep on rising

John Egan: Sky is the limit for Gavin Bazunu

John Egan believes his Republic of Ireland team-mate Gavin Bazunu has the ability to go to the very top.

Soccer • 07 Jun 21

'We have a degree of exciting attacking talent and we have some players emerging all the time'

Kenny hopeful Andorra brace spurs Parrott on

Stephen Kenny is hopeful that Troy Parrott opening his account for Ireland at senior level will remind the youngster of his ability and boost his confidence.

Soccer • 07 Jun 21

Seamus Coleman pictured in training with Adam Idah before Thursday's 4-1 win over Andorra

Injury forces Seamus Coleman to miss Hungary game

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of Tuesday's international friendly match with Hungary in Budapest.

Soccer • 06 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny and his squad at a training session ahead of the Andorra game

Fallon: Overseeing Ireland project may take years

Lisa Fallon believes Stephen Kenny has the "patience and resilience" required to oversee a positive change in the way the Republic of Ireland play football.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Pogba, Kante and co will be hoping to make up for their Euro 2016 final loss to Ronaldo's Portugal

Euro 2020 Group F: Tournament's group of purgatory

With World Cup holders France, reigning European champions Portugal and a Germany hoping to recapture a vestige of their potency all in Group F, it has the makings of Euro 2020's very own Group of Death.

Soccer • 12 Jun 21

Szusza Ferenc Stadium recently hosted a Champions League game between Wolfsberg and Chelsea

Ireland games to take place in Budapest and Barcelona

Republic of Ireland will play Hungary in Budapest next month, it has been confirmed.

Soccer • 19 May 21