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Slovakia-Ireland game to be played behind closed doors

Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia on 26 March will be played behind closed doors, the Slovakian FA have confirmed.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Ireland and Slovakia are due to clash on 26 March

Slovakia suspends sports events for 14 days

The Slovak government has ordered a 14-day ban on sporting events to avoid the spread of coronavirus, casting into doubt the prospect of the Republic of Ireland facing Slovakia in their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final in Bratislava in 17 days' time.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

Seamus Coleman suffered a quad injury against Manchester United

McCarthy: Coleman facing 'four to six weeks out'

Seamus Coleman is likely to miss the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia after Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy revealed he's facing four to six weeks on the sidelines.

Soccer • 03 Mar 20

Ireland's clash with Slovakia is live on RTÉ

Republic of Ireland's play-off in Slovakia live on RTÉ

The Republic of Ireland's UEFA Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia, and the final if they win that game, will be broadcast on RTÉ Sport.

Soccer • 03 Mar 20

Ciaran Clark was replaced in the 83rd minute

Ireland defender Clark suffers 'bad' ankle injury

Ireland defender Ciaran Clark faces a race against time to be fit for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia next month after suffering a "bad" ankle injury during Newcastle's defeat to Arsenal

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Ireland will be hoping James McClean can return to fitness quickly

James McClean a doubt for Slovakia play-off

James McClean has emerged as a major concern for Ireland's crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final with Slovakia next month after suffering a medial knee ligament injury.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Adam Idah (L) in action for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s Troy Parrott

Slovakia is a game for hard-nosed pros - Mick McCarthy

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has poured cold water on the notion he could inject his team with youth for the crucial Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia, describing the trip to Bratislava as "a game for hard-nosed pros".

Soccer • 11 Feb 20

Mick McCarthy will bring his team to Bratislava

Bratislava confirmed as city to host Slovakia v Ireland

The Slovakian FA have confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final will be held in Bratislava.

Soccer • 19 Dec 19

Mick McCarthy brings his side to Slovakia in March

VAR will be used for Ireland's play-off in Slovakia

VAR will be used for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia in March.

Soccer • 04 Dec 19

Marek Rodak is currently first-choice keeper at Fulham

Slovakia can play their way past Ireland - Rodak

Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak believes that Slovakia possess the quality to pass their way past Ireland in their Euro 2020 play-off in March.

Soccer • 26 Nov 19

McCarthy not looking past Slovakia after final draw

Mick McCarthy says that the Republic of Ireland won't be getting ahead of themselves after this morning's Euro 2020 play-off draw.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

The Republic of Ireland will travel to Windsor Park if they beat Slovakia and the North overcome Bosnia in the play-off semi-finals

Ireland off to Bosnia or Belfast in play-off final

The Republic of Ireland will play in Bosnia or Windsor Park if they reach the Euro 2020 play-off final, following a draw for home advantage in Nyon today.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

Republic of Ireland supporters in full cry against Denmark

UEFA confirm Boys in Green are heading for Slovakia

Any lingering doubts about Friday's Euro 2020 play-off draw have now been wiped away after UEFA confirmed the Republic of Ireland will travel to Slovakia for a semi-final clash on 26 March.

Soccer • 22 Nov 19

The Republic of Ireland will face Slovakia in a play-off in March

Slovakia: What we know about our play-off opponents

Slovakia will go into the Euro 2020 play-offs with an identical qualification record to the Republic of Ireland. We cast our eye over their qualities, and take a look back on the countries' past meetings.

Soccer • 20 Nov 19

The Republic of Ireland are set for an away trip in March 2020

Three possible opponents for Ireland in play-offs

We untangle the nations League web to see who the Republic of Ireland could face in the March play-offs.

Soccer • 18 Nov 19

A contented Ryan Giggs after Wales took a 1-1 draw in Slovakia

Wales keep top two hopes alive with draw in Slovakia

Wales stayed in the hunt for Euro 2020 qualification with a battling 1-1 draw against Slovakia in Trnava. Kieffer Moore's first goal for his country gave Wales hope of ending a 12-month wait for an away win.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

UEFA sanctions Hungary, Slovakia, Romania for racism

Hungar, Slovakia and Romania will all play Euro 2020 qualifiers behind closed doors after their national federations were sanctioned by UEFA for racist behaviour by their supporters.

Soccer • 23 Sep 19

Daniel James scores the game's only goal

Wales battle to a narrow win over Slovakia

Wales opened their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Slovakia in Cardiff.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

Leanne Kiernan opened the scoring for Ireland

Ireland win but Bell sees room for improvement

Republic of Ireland manager Colin Bell says his team deserved their win over Slovakia in the 2019 World Cup qualifier, but was far from impressed with their first-half showing.

Soccer • 07 Apr 18

Amber Barrett celebrates scoring the winning goal

Super-sub Barrett keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Substitute Amber Barrett was the match winner as the Republic of Ireland's 2019 Women's World Cup hopes remain on track a following a 2-1 victory over battling Slovakia at the Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Apr 18

Ireland v Slovakia recap

It wasn't always pretty but the Ireland Women's National battled their way to a crucial 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 06 Apr 18

Ziga Jeglic will be sent home from the Olympics

Slovenia ice hockey player fails doping test

Slovenia men's ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic has tested positive for a banned substance and has been suspended for the remainder of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Paris 2024 • 20 Feb 18

Ireland will be looking to build on the win over Northern Ireland

Bell without Roche and O'Gorman for Slovakia clash

Republic of Ireland Women's coach Colin Bell has named his squad for the 2019 World Cup qualifier way to Slovakia on 24 October.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

Slovakia are in the hat for the play-offs

WC qualifying round-up: Slovaks edge out Scots

Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup finals for the first time in 20 years were dashed after a defeat away to Slovenia, with Slovakia snatching the play-off place on goal difference with a 3-0 win against Malta.

Soccer • 08 Oct 17

Martin Skrtel turns away in disgust after his own goal

Scotland beat Slovakia to keep play-off hopes alive

Manager Gordon Strachan insists he felt stress-free despite Scotland waiting until the 88th minute before getting a late winner in their crunch World Cup qualifier against 10-man Slovakia at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 05 Oct 17