Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Dusan Vlahovic fired Serbia to a crucial win

Vlahovic brace leaves Serbia in control of own destiny

Two goals from striker Dusan Vlahovic steered Serbia to a 3-1 home win over Azerbaijan in their 2022 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and left the Balkan nation top of Group A, a point ahead of Portugal.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Dusan Vlahovic celebrates his winning goal

Serbia's win over Luxembourg eliminates Ireland

Serbia ended the Republic of Ireland's already-slim hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup with a 1-0 win away to Luxembourg.

Soccer • 10 Oct 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

Ireland are still seeking a first competitive win under manager Stephen Kenny

Win now vital to justify Kenny approach - Elliott

Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott feels a win must come in the closing World Cup qualifiers to justify Stephen Kenny's approach as manager of the team.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny celebrates Ireland's equalising goal

Kenny praises players after dramatic night

Stephen Kenny said that he is not in the habit of celebrating home draws, however, there was a sense that the Ireland manager was very happy with how things progressed at the Aviva Stadium against Serbia.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Kenny will be hopeful that his side turned a corner last night

Players reiterate support for Kenny after Serbia draw

Senior players Matt Doherty and Shane Duffy have come out in support of manager Stephen Kenny after the Republic of Ireland's draw with Serbia last night.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Bazunu delighted after a busy night between the sticks

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu admitted to RTÉ Sport that he had a lot to do as the Republic of Ireland battled to a 1-1 draw with Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny applauds the fans after the game

Manager confident rewards will be reaped

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was pleased that those who turned up to the Aviva Stadium "had seen a lot of good individual performances" as his side battled to a 1-1 draw against Serbia in their World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Ireland celebrate a late goal at the Aviva

Late drama at Lansdowne as Ireland fight back for point

There was late drama at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland battled back to earn a point in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Serbia recap

Read how it all unfolded as Stephen Kenny's Ireland took a point off high-flying Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Teenage defender Omobamidele impressed during the game in Portugal

Omobamidele makes first start for Ireland in Serbia tie

Andrew Omobamidele was handed his first Republic of Ireland start for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Andrew Omobamidele tracks Dusan Tadic of Serbia

Player ratings: Omobamidele excels for gutsy Irish

The Republic of Ireland are still waiting on their first competitive win under Stephen Kenny, but they produced the most encouraging display of his reign so far as a spirited fightback earned a draw with Serbia. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Aleksandar Mitrovic caused havoc for Ireland when the sides met in March

Serbia to make late call on star man Mitrovic

Head coach Dragan Stojkovic will make a late decision on star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic ahead of Serbia's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Ireland training at the stadium ahead of the game

Preview: Ireland can determine Kenny narrative on pitch

As pre-match press conferences go, the media outing on the eve of the Serbia game was all about the pre and very little about the match.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

James McClean has hit out at the attitude of the Irish media

McClean: Irish media 'get a kick' out of our failings

Republic of Ireland player James McClean has claimed that the Irish media "get a kick out" of the struggles of Stephen Kenny's side.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny believes his players have shown confidence despite results

Republic of Ireland v Serbia: All you need to know

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland are in search of a first competitive victory as Serbia visit the Aviva Stadium.

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

Aleksandar Mitrovic broke Irish hearts in Belgrade with two goals in 12 minutes

Serbia style and substance the perfect test for Ireland

Ireland's World Cup hopes may be all-but over, however, Stephen Kenny's side can still have a major say in how Group A plays out during the second half of the campaign.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Aleksandar Mitrovic was Serbia's hero again

Mitrovic shines again to edge Serbia past Azerbaijan

Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrovic completed a perfect week for the striker in World Cup qualifying with two more goals to help the Balkan nation to a 2-1 win at Azerbaijan and provisionally kept them top of Group A.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Cristiano Ronaldo will keep the Portugal captain's armband

Portugal manager plays down Ronaldo outburst

Cristiano Ronaldo is in no danger of losing the Portugal captaincy over his outburst at the end of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia, coach Fernando Santos said.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Filip Kostic celebrates his leveller for Serbia

We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner

Portugal have themselves to blame for squandering a two-goal lead against Serbia in their World Cup qualifier before a livid Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a clear winner in stoppage time, forward Diogo Jota said

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

Aleksandar Mitrovic got Serbia back into the game with a header just after the restart

Serbia battle back to earn a draw against Portugal

Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic became his country's all-time top scorer on 39 goals from 63 international appearances after he netted in a 2-2 home draw with Portugal in a thrilling 2022 World Cup Group A qualifier on Saturday.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Shane Duffy (L) and Dara O'Shea during training on Friday

Dara O'Shea praises 'amazing' Duffy for his support

Dara O'Shea said Shane Duffy has offered him huge support in the background despite the young West Brom defender usurping the experienced Derryman at the heart of the Republic of Ireland defence.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny

As a nation we have to get behind this team - Houghton

Ray Houghton believes the Republic of Ireland can be a force in a "wide open" Group A as long as they can get past Luxembourg in their World Cup qualifier clash in Dublin on Saturday night.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

Josh Cullen (17) impressed in just his fifth cap for Ireland

Cullen: Ireland confident for 'must-win' Luxembourg tie

Josh Cullen emerged from his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland having seen exactly what is required to make it at senior international level.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21