FAI backs Slovenian Ceferin for UEFA presidency The FAI has said it will support the head of the Slovenia FA Aleksander Ceferin in the race to become the next UEFA President. Soccer • 17 Aug 16
FAI backs Slovenian Ceferin for UEFA presidency The FAI has said it will support the head of the Slovenia FA Aleksander Ceferin in the race to become the next UEFA President. Soccer • 17 Aug 16
Hickey hints Delaney destined for top Olympic job Olympic Council of Ireland President Pat Hickey has said he believes John Delaney, the current chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland, is favourite to ultimately take over his position. Paris 2024 • 05 Aug 16
Hickey hints Delaney destined for top Olympic job Olympic Council of Ireland President Pat Hickey has said he believes John Delaney, the current chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland, is favourite to ultimately take over his position. Paris 2024 • 05 Aug 16
Delaney expects to wrap up O'Neill deal next week FAI chief executive John Delaney has stressed that "everything is agreed" in relation to Martin O'Neill's contract extension as Ireland boss, and expects to meet the Derry man next week to finally wrap up the deal. Soccer • 13 Jul 16
Delaney expects to wrap up O'Neill deal next week FAI chief executive John Delaney has stressed that "everything is agreed" in relation to Martin O'Neill's contract extension as Ireland boss, and expects to meet the Derry man next week to finally wrap up the deal. Soccer • 13 Jul 16
VIDEO: Ireland home after Euro 2016 exploits Reaction from Robbie Keane, Jeff Hendrick, Martin O'Neill, John Delaney and supporters as the Ireland team arrive home after their Euro 2016 adventure. Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16
VIDEO: Ireland home after Euro 2016 exploits Reaction from Robbie Keane, Jeff Hendrick, Martin O'Neill, John Delaney and supporters as the Ireland team arrive home after their Euro 2016 adventure. Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16
Bank deal cuts FAI debt by €10million The FAI has announced a deal to reduce its debt by €10million and confirmed that businessman Denis O'Brien will continue to contribute to the salaries of the Republic of Ireland management team. Soccer • 10 Jun 16
Bank deal cuts FAI debt by €10million The FAI has announced a deal to reduce its debt by €10million and confirmed that businessman Denis O'Brien will continue to contribute to the salaries of the Republic of Ireland management team. Soccer • 10 Jun 16
Ruud Dokter signs new five-year deal with FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter has signed a new five-year deal that will see the Dutchman remain in his current role until 2020, the FAI has announced today. Soccer • 15 Mar 16
Ruud Dokter signs new five-year deal with FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter has signed a new five-year deal that will see the Dutchman remain in his current role until 2020, the FAI has announced today. Soccer • 15 Mar 16
FAI pays tribute to the late Paul Bannon The FAI has led tributes to former Cork City footballer Paul Bannon, who died on Monday aged 59. Soccer • 16 Feb 16
FAI pays tribute to the late Paul Bannon The FAI has led tributes to former Cork City footballer Paul Bannon, who died on Monday aged 59. Soccer • 16 Feb 16
Delaney: We're on track to implement Conroy Report John Delaney has said he's confident the process of implementing some of the key recommendations of the Conroy Report is going at the right pace to ensure a smooth and satisfactory improvement to the League of Ireland. Soccer • 29 Jan 16
Delaney: We're on track to implement Conroy Report John Delaney has said he's confident the process of implementing some of the key recommendations of the Conroy Report is going at the right pace to ensure a smooth and satisfactory improvement to the League of Ireland. Soccer • 29 Jan 16
Delaney predicts 'good financial year' for FAI The FAI is in line for a “good financial year” on the back of near sell-out home games against Poland, Scotland and Germany, according to chief executive John Delaney. Soccer • 24 Sep 15
Delaney predicts 'good financial year' for FAI The FAI is in line for a “good financial year” on the back of near sell-out home games against Poland, Scotland and Germany, according to chief executive John Delaney. Soccer • 24 Sep 15
FAI debt currently stands at €51.2million The Football Association of Ireland’s debt now stands at €51.2m according to its most recent accounts. Sport • 30 Jun 15
FAI debt currently stands at €51.2million The Football Association of Ireland’s debt now stands at €51.2m according to its most recent accounts. Sport • 30 Jun 15
FAI shredded programmes with Delaney FIFA comments The FAI has confirmed that match-day programmes for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland, in which chief executive John Delaney criticised FIFA, were shredded and reprinted without the message. Soccer • 13 Jun 15
FAI shredded programmes with Delaney FIFA comments The FAI has confirmed that match-day programmes for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland, in which chief executive John Delaney criticised FIFA, were shredded and reprinted without the message. Soccer • 13 Jun 15
John Delaney will not face Oireachtas questions FAI chief executive John Delaney will not be called to answer questions in front of an Oireachtas committee. Soccer • 10 Jun 15
John Delaney will not face Oireachtas questions FAI chief executive John Delaney will not be called to answer questions in front of an Oireachtas committee. Soccer • 10 Jun 15
John Delaney urged to take salary cut John Delaney has been urged to take a voluntary 50 per cent pay-cut as politicians prepare to quiz him. Soccer • 09 Jun 15
John Delaney urged to take salary cut John Delaney has been urged to take a voluntary 50 per cent pay-cut as politicians prepare to quiz him. Soccer • 09 Jun 15
O'Neill: Total focus is now on Scotland Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is refusing to allow the furore surrounding FIFA's controversial loan to distract him from his Euro 2016 mission. Soccer • 08 Jun 15
O'Neill: Total focus is now on Scotland Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is refusing to allow the furore surrounding FIFA's controversial loan to distract him from his Euro 2016 mission. Soccer • 08 Jun 15
John Delaney may face Oireachtas questioning John Delaney could be called before an Oireachtas committee to explain how FIFA's controversial €5m loan to the Football Association of Ireland remained under the radar. Soccer • 08 Jun 15
John Delaney may face Oireachtas questioning John Delaney could be called before an Oireachtas committee to explain how FIFA's controversial €5m loan to the Football Association of Ireland remained under the radar. Soccer • 08 Jun 15
VIDEO: O'Shea ridicules players' cut of €5m idea John O'Shea has described as "ridiculous" claims that the Republic of Ireland's players should have been handed a share of FIFA's €5m loan in compensation for their World Cup play-off heartache. Soccer • 07 Jun 15
VIDEO: O'Shea ridicules players' cut of €5m idea John O'Shea has described as "ridiculous" claims that the Republic of Ireland's players should have been handed a share of FIFA's €5m loan in compensation for their World Cup play-off heartache. Soccer • 07 Jun 15
Trapattoni: Blatter offered ‘a way to forget’ Former Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said that FIFA president Sepp Blatter offered to help him find "a way to forget" Thierry Henry’s handball after the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France in 2009. Soccer • 06 Jun 15
Trapattoni: Blatter offered ‘a way to forget’ Former Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said that FIFA president Sepp Blatter offered to help him find "a way to forget" Thierry Henry’s handball after the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France in 2009. Soccer • 06 Jun 15
Domenech claims Irish players due a share of €5m Former France coach Raymond Domenech has said that Irish players should "revolt" and demand a share of the €5m that the FAI accepted from FIFA after missing out on the 2010 World Cup. Soccer • 05 Jun 15
Domenech claims Irish players due a share of €5m Former France coach Raymond Domenech has said that Irish players should "revolt" and demand a share of the €5m that the FAI accepted from FIFA after missing out on the 2010 World Cup. Soccer • 05 Jun 15
FIFA gave FAI €5m 'loan' to stop legal action FIFA paid €5 million to the FAI in January 2010 as a loan in order to stop any Irish legal action over the Thierry Henry handball incident. The loan was subsequently written off. Soccer • 05 Jun 15
FIFA gave FAI €5m 'loan' to stop legal action FIFA paid €5 million to the FAI in January 2010 as a loan in order to stop any Irish legal action over the Thierry Henry handball incident. The loan was subsequently written off. Soccer • 05 Jun 15
John Delaney 'delighted' by Blatter resignation FAI chief executive John Delaney has said that the FIFA president Sepp Blatter's decision to resign represents "a good day for world football". Soccer • 03 Jun 15
John Delaney 'delighted' by Blatter resignation FAI chief executive John Delaney has said that the FIFA president Sepp Blatter's decision to resign represents "a good day for world football". Soccer • 03 Jun 15
Delaney not drawn on alleged FIFA payment to FAI FAI chief executive John Delaney said “an arrangement” with FIFA will remain “confidential for the moment” when asked about a reported €5million payment following the incident which led to the Republic of Ireland missing out on the 2010 World Cup. Soccer • 29 May 15
Delaney not drawn on alleged FIFA payment to FAI FAI chief executive John Delaney said “an arrangement” with FIFA will remain “confidential for the moment” when asked about a reported €5million payment following the incident which led to the Republic of Ireland missing out on the 2010 World Cup. Soccer • 29 May 15
Delaney on Blatter The FAI chief executive shares his thoughts on the FIFA presidential election with Tony O'Donoghue Soccer AV • 28 May 15
Delaney on Blatter The FAI chief executive shares his thoughts on the FIFA presidential election with Tony O'Donoghue Soccer AV • 28 May 15
Gill: Working with Blatter a 'futile' exercise The FA's David Gill has told RTÉ Sport that he will reject a place on FIFA's executive committee if Sepp Blatter is re-elected president on Friday. Soccer • 28 May 15
Gill: Working with Blatter a 'futile' exercise The FA's David Gill has told RTÉ Sport that he will reject a place on FIFA's executive committee if Sepp Blatter is re-elected president on Friday. Soccer • 28 May 15
Delaney: FAI won't back Blatter Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has said Fifa president Sepp Blatter should step aside and that the FAI will not be voting for his re-election. Soccer • 26 May 15
Delaney: FAI won't back Blatter Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has said Fifa president Sepp Blatter should step aside and that the FAI will not be voting for his re-election. Soccer • 26 May 15
Sadlier questions Delaney video denial RTÉ Soccer analyst Richard Sadlier has said it is “very difficult to believe” FAI CEO John Delaney was unaware of a video of him singing a republican song or that his version of events wasn’t clear to the FAI by the time letters were sent to newspapers denying he was in the video. Soccer • 30 Nov 14
Sadlier questions Delaney video denial RTÉ Soccer analyst Richard Sadlier has said it is “very difficult to believe” FAI CEO John Delaney was unaware of a video of him singing a republican song or that his version of events wasn’t clear to the FAI by the time letters were sent to newspapers denying he was in the video. Soccer • 30 Nov 14
