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30 May 2025; Emily Murphy of Republic of Ireland scores her side's second and winning goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B Group B2 match between Türkiye and Republic of Ireland at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Murphy's late cracker rescues Ireland in Istanbul

Emily Murphy walloped home an 89th-minute winner to earn the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 Women's Nations League victory in Turkey.

Soccer • 31 May

Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Esenler Erok Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turkey v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland are in Turkey for their penultimate Women's Nations League fixture on Friday. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 29 May

Jose Mourinho looks on during the game that ended in controversy

Mourinho banned for pinching nose of rival manager

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has received a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk.

Soccer • 06 Apr

Denise O'Sullivan poses for a picture with fans after the win over Turkey

New optimism for O'Sullivan and Ireland under Ward

Denise O'Sullivan was delighted to put the pain of the Euro 2025 play-off loss to Wales behind her as a new era for the Republic of Ireland kicked off with a 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey in Carla Ward's first game in charge.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward will work in the weeks and months ahead on improving the composure of her troops

Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'

Carla Ward said her Republic of Ireland players strayed into "chaos mode" during their scrappy Nations League 1-0 defeat of Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Kyra Carusa celebrates her opening goal for the Republic of Ireland

Ireland start Ward era with hard-fought win over Turkey

Carla Ward got her Republic of Ireland reign up and running with a hard-fought and scrappy Nations League victory over Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Nations League: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Turkey recap

Carla Ward's reign as the Republic of Ireland boss started with a 1-0 victory over a resolute Turkish side. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Wales manager Craig Bellamy speaks to Ethan Ampadu

Nations League: Wales draw with Turkey in Bellamy bow

Wales began the Craig Bellamy era with a 0-0 Nations League draw against 10-man Turkey in Cardiff.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Sam Curtis (C) celebrates his match-winning goal

Impressive Ireland claim crucial Euro U21 win in Turkey

The Republic of Ireland took a massive step towards a first-ever Euro Under-21 finals appearance following a richly-deserved 1-0 win over Turkey at the Esenler Stadium in Istanbul.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Euro U21 qualifier recap: Turkey 0-1 Rep of Ireland

Jim Crawford's side pick up a richly-deserved win as Sam Curtis strikes late in Istanbul.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

The Netherlands squad celebrate their win

Dutch set up England date with comeback against Turkey

Netherlands struck twice in quick succession as they came from behind to book a Euro 2024 semi-final against England with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Turkey.

Euro 2024 • 06 Jul 24

Euro 2024 QF recap: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

Euro 2024 • 06 Jul 24

Virgil van Dijk will captain the Dutch as they try to get into the last-four of a major tournament for the first time since 2014

Euro 2024 preview: Reinvigorated Dutch wary of Turkey

Netherlands' comprehensive win over Romania in their last match at the European Championship has given them a large dollop of confidence ahead of their quarter-final tie against Turkey on Saturday, coach Ronald Koeman said on the eve of the clash.

Euro 2024 • 06 Jul 24

Turkey's Demiral faces probe over celebration gesture

Turkey's Euro 2024 last-16 matchwinner Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA for allegedly making a political gesture as he celebrated his country's victory over Austria.

Soccer • 04 Jul 24

Merih Demiral heads home Turkey's second

Turks repel Austrian onslaught to reach last eight

Turkey's Merih Demiral struck in each half to guide his team to a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday and book their spot in Euro 2024's last eight.

Soccer • 03 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: Austria 1-2 Turkey

The action as it happened from the final last-16 game between Austria and Turkey in Leipzig.

Soccer • 02 Jul 24

Marcel Sabitzer (centre) has been among the leaders for Austria

Euro 2024 preview: Austria and Turkey primed for battle

More than a few eyebrows were raised when Austria hired manager Ralf Rangnick in 2022 after a miserable stint at Manchester United, but the 66-year-old German has turned Austria into Euro 2024 contenders and earned the nation's respect ahead of their last-16 clash with Turkey.

Soccer • 02 Jul 24

Turkey's Cenk Tosun wheels away after his late goal

Turkish delight as late Tosun strike seals win

Cenk Tosun fired a stoppage-time winner as Turkey reached Euro 2024's last 16 after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against 10-man Czech Republic.

Euro 2024 • 28 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Georgia claim shock win; Turkey advance

Georgia claim a famous 2-0 win over Portugal to seal a round of 16 clash with Spain, while Turkey advance courtesy of a dramatic 2-1 win over Czechia in a fiery affair.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group F: Who can join Portugal in last 16?

Portugal have already progressed as group winners, but who will join them? Czech Republic take on Turkey in the battle for second place, while Georgia could still sneak through.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Ronaldo teed up Bruno Fernandes to tap in the third goal

Portugal power past Turkey to book last-16 spot

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 win against Turkey on Saturday and booked their spot in the Euro 2024 last 16 as Group F winners

Soccer • 22 Jun 24

Belgium's defeat to Slovakia was the biggest shock of Euro 2024 so far

Euro 2024 Day 9 preview: Belgium looking to bounce back

Belgium take on Romania, Portugal face Turkey and Georgia play Czechia in the last of the second round of games at Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 • 22 Jun 24

Arda Gueler celebrates after Turkey scored

Turkey overcome debutants Georgia in Dortmund thriller

Spectacular strikes from Arda Guler and Mert Muldur helped Turkey launch their Euro 2024 campaign with a thrilling 3-1 win over major tournament debutants Georgia.

Soccer • 18 Jun 24

Willy Sagnol, who has been linked with the Republic of Ireland job, oversees training on Monday

Dreams give way to fresh focus for Georgia

Georgia boss Willy Sagnol urged his players to "focus" as they prepare for their Euro 2024 Group F opener against Turkey in Dortmund.

Euro 2024 • 18 Jun 24

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his sixth EURO finals appearance in Germany this summer

Euro 2024 Group F: Portugal pick of the bunch

Group F promises to be one of the most intriguing groups, headlined by Roberto Martinez's Portugal but possessing strong competition in Turkey, Georgia, and the Czech Republic.

Soccer • 14 Jun 24