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The Ireland team are coming into the contest full of confidence

Preview: Reality check for Ireland in Ronaldo rematch

As the momentum has continued to build for Stephen Kenny's Ireland side since that dramatic night in Faro, there remains the strong possibility that the rematch with Portugal in Dublin tonight could do it some damage.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Not your normal big-match press conference at the Aviva

Ireland must play with intelligence to punish Portugal

There was a notable lack of nervous energy in the room as Stephen Kenny engaged in the obligatory pre-match press conference in the bowels of the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Andrew Omobamidele put in an impressive performance off the bench in Portugal

Updated Omobamidele misses Portugal clash with Achilles injury

Andrew Omobamidele has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Portugal at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Hendrick and Doherty find green pastures amid club woes

Jeff Hendrick and Matt Doherty have enjoyed an uptick in their form for Ireland while enduring club travails - but there are some famous precedents

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Portugal hope Bernardo Silva will be fit for Sunday's group decider against Serbia

Silva ruled out of World Cup qualifier against Ireland

Bernardo Silva has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland due to injury.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

The performance against Portugal offered hope for Ireland

Republic of Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know

Republic of Ireland face Portugal in front of a sold out crowd on Thursday evening at Lansdowne Road. It's a game with little meaning for Ireland on paper but another chance to lift the mood for the next chapter in the Stephen Kenny era. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Leixlip's Andrew Omobamidele has been making his mark for club and country

Recognition giving Andrew Omobamidele extra motivation

Andrew Omobamidele will prepare to lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time in his fledgling international career with the praise of Irish football royalty still ringing in his ears.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Andrew Omobamidele is in line for a fifth start for his country

'He trusted me' - Omobamidele thankful to Farke

Ireland's Andrew Omobamidele will "be forever grateful" for the trust shown in him by the now former Norwich City manager Daniel Farke.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Will Keane will be hoping to make his international debut this week

In the name of the father - Will's keen to make debut

Will Keane explains his reasons for accepting a call-up to the Republic of Ireland after representing England at underage level

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

Jason Knight in action against Qatar in October

Versatile Knight feels stronger after 'freak accident'

Jason Knight was back home in Derby, watching on the television, as Ireland almost defeated Portugal in Faro, but the emerging Irish midfielder believes that he has come back stronger following the freak training ground incident which caused him to miss the match.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

The clash of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva will be the sixth competitive meeting between the sides

Ireland eye defining night in November against Portugal

Many are calling the date with Portugal at the Aviva Stadium a 'free shot' but it could be the night, before an expected raucous crowd, that the Stephen Kenny era gets a real lift-off

Soccer • 11 Nov 21

Josh Cullen and Jason Knight spoke to the media following training

Ireland players 'raring to go' ahead of Ronaldo rematch

The Ronaldo rematch takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night, and the Ireland players are champing at the bit to gain revenge for the heartbreak in the Algarve in September.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Andrew Omobamidele and Cristiano Ronaldo during the Faro fixture on 1 September

Intriguing Ireland and Ronaldo creating a perfect storm

While Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes are already over, the Aviva Stadium sell-out for the Portugal game on Thursday highlights the level of interest an intriguing Ireland side and Ronaldo's presence within the opposition ranks have brought about.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Stephen Kenny: "I do think there's huge interest around the country."

Kenny says fans buying into 'unprecedented' evolution

Stephen Kenny believes the Irish public is buying into "an exciting period of development" as he looks forward to leading his side out at a full Aviva Stadium for the first time next week.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Aaron Connolly will not be part of the final two World Cup qualifiers

Connolly left out of Ireland squad due to heel concerns

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny insisted Brighton attacker Aaron Connolly is not sharp enough to feature for in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after picking up a slight heel injury.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Republic of Ireland supporters in full cry against Qatar

Updated FAI issue tout warning as Ireland-Portugal sells out

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier clash against Portugal next month is a complete sell-out with the Aviva Stadium set to host over 51,000 soccer fans for the first time in two years.

Soccer • 26 Oct 21

Diogo Jota in action against Ireland's Andrew Omobamidele during the sides' recent World Cup qualifier

Jota released from Portugal squad due to injury

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg this evening and released from the national team, the country's soccer federation has confirmed.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Ronaldo nets hat-trick as Portugal rout Luxembourg

A 58th career hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal stroll to a 5-0 home win over Luxembourg in Group A of World Cup qualifying.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Jeff Hendrick won his 64th Ireland cap on Tuesday night

Hendrick targets positive end to tough campaign

Jeff Hendrick has promised the Republic of Ireland will fight until the bitter end of a World Cup qualifying campaign which seems destined to end in disappointment.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Andrew Omobamidele is hopeful about Ireland's future

Ireland have taken a big step forward - Omobamidele

Andrew Omobamidele is convinced the Republic of Ireland have taken a significant step forward despite seeing their hopes of World Cup qualification all but ended.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Portugal are battling with Serbian for top spot

Portugal ease past Azerbaijan to move top of Group A

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory away to Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday to move top of Group A.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

'Major questions' surround Ireland boss Kenny - Elliott

Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott says that it's time for Stephen Kenny to start delivering results and revealed that he has doubts about whether the Ireland manager can turn his team's form around.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Pressure grows on Kenny and Ireland

Adrian Eames is joined by Stephen Elliott and Gary Rogers to discuss Ireland's recent World Cup qualifying games with Portugal and Azerbaijan and they look ahead to the clash with Serbia.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Azerbaijan recap

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland snatched a late draw against Azerbaijan for the first point of their World Cup qualifying campaign, but it was another disappointing evening for Irish soccer. Here how it happened.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo was booked after scoring a late winner against Stephen Kenny's side

Ronaldo released from Portugal squad after yellow card

Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad after firing them to World Cup qualifier victory over the Republic of Ireland in dramatic fashion.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21