Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Qatar in 'ongoing discussions' with IOC on 2036 bid

Qatar has confirmed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympics • 22 Jul

Republic of Ireland's Cathal O'Sullivan is challenged by Ahmed Reyad A Fadlelmula of Qatar

Ireland U21s huff and puff but fail to punish Qatar

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s were held to a 0-0 draw against Qatar Under-23s in Vrbovec.

Soccer • 10 Jun

FIFA is yet to release a review into the treatment of migrant workers who worked on the 2022 World Cup infrastructure

Amnesty calls on FIFA to release Qatar workers review

Global soccer's governing body FIFA must publish its review of compensation for workers affected during preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, insists Amnesty International, with the organisation urging a rapid and positive response to the findings.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Qatar retain Asian Cup thanks to Afif penalty hat-trick

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties to become the tournament's top scorer as the hosts won their continental second title.

Soccer • 10 Feb 24

Almoez Ali celebrates scoring Qatar's decisive third goal with his team-mates

Qatar edge Iran in thriller to reach Asian Cup final

Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final as striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan.

Soccer • 07 Feb 24

Oday Dabbagh had put Palestine ahead, but they couldn't hold on

Asian Cup: Palestine dreams ended by Qatar

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Soccer • 29 Jan 24

Qatar were crowned champions in 2019 after beating Japan in the final

Holders Qatar to host Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.

Soccer • 11 Jan 24

FIFA, Qatar and Saudi Arabia flags in the Lusail Stadium during the World Cup match between eventual champions Argentina and Saudi Arabia on 22 November 2022

Qatar reform 'momentum lost' as Saudi conundrum looms

Amnesty International's Stephen Cockburn joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to delve into the points raised in the 'Legacy in Jeopardy' report about lingering migrant workers rights issues in Qatar and concerns regarding the looming prospect of a potential World Cup in Saudi Arabia 11 years from now.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

This week marks a year since the 2022 World Cup kicked off

FIFA urged to publish review into Qatar workers issues

FIFA is facing fresh calls to take "urgent and concrete action" to remedy abuse suffered by World Cup migrant workers in Qatar.

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

Qatar investors expected to table United bid this week

Qatari investors are set to make an offer for Manchester United this week, according to reports.

Soccer • 13 Feb 23

The Daily Mail have report that Qatar are close to a bid for Manchester United

Amnesty concerned by Qatar bid for Man United reports

Reports of an imminent Qatari bid for Manchester United should be a "wake-up call" to the Premier League to strengthen its ownership rules, Amnesty International has warned.

Soccer • 08 Feb 23

It's nearing 35 years in management for Carlos Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz takes over as Qatar head coach

Qatar have announced Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the national team.

Soccer • 06 Feb 23

The Argentinian team make their way through Buenos Aires on an open top bus

Argentina return home to a hero's welcome

Thousands of ecstatic fans gave Argentina's football squad a hero's welcome in Buenos Aires in the early hours before dawn on Tuesday after the plane carrying Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning team-mates touched down at Ezeiza airport.

Soccer • 20 Dec 22

Sunday's final will be Lionel Messi's last World Cup game

Messi confirms final will be his last World Cup game

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on France or Morocco in Sunday's final in Qatar.

Soccer • 14 Dec 22

World Cup digest: De La Fuente named new Spain boss

Luis Enrique has left his post as Spain manager and been replaced by the under-21 national coach Luis De La Fuente.

Soccer • 08 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Netherlands and Senegal qualify - recap

Netherland and Senegal booked their spots in the Round of 16 in the World Cup. Read back on how it happened here.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Cody Gakpo found the net again to further enhance his reputation

Gakpo scores again as Dutch beat Qatar to top group

Cody Gakpo enhanced his growing reputation after becoming the first Netherlands player to score in each of his first three World Cup matches in a 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar, a result that saw Louis van Gaal's side top Group A.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Will Enner Valencia be fit to start for Ecuador?

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10

The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

'I never said we're going to become world champion, I said we can become it, that we have a chance, and the players have also become convinced of that'

Van Gaal demands 'respect' for his Netherlands squad

Louis van Gaal has emphasised his belief that his Netherlands squad can win the Qatar World Cup and said that they 'deserve some respect'.

World Cup 2022 • 28 Nov 22

Bamba Dieng of Senegal celebrates with team-mates after scoring their team's third goal

Senegal win as hosts Qatar exit World Cup

Host nation Qatar have been eliminated from the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Qatar 1-3 Senegal recap

Senegal beat Qatar 3-1 to leave the World Cup hosts on the brink of elimination.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Wales fans in fine voice during the opening game against the USA

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6

The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Robert Lewandowski scored 13 goals in qualifying

Lewandowski chases elusive first World Cup goal

Wojciech Szczesny is backing team-mate Robert Lewandowski to make a huge impact at Qatar 2022.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

There were empty seats at Al Bayt as fans left early

Qatar felt supported despite empty seats - Sanchez

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez insisted his team felt the backing of the home crowd despite supporters leaving in droves in the second half of their 2-0 defeat by Ecuador on the World Cup's opening night.

Soccer • 20 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador recap

Ecuador have beaten Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after first-half goals from captain Enner Valencia.

World Cup 2022 • 20 Nov 22