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Michael Obafemi is unlikely to start against Ukraine

Obafemi injury concern for Ireland against Ukraine

A big doubt hangs over the fitness of Michael Obafemi ahead of Ireland's Nations League clash against Ukraine in Lodz.

Dunne is in the squad for the clash with Ukraine

Dunne called into Ireland squad as Egan withdraws

Jimmy Dunne has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's Nations League clash with Ukraine in Lodz.

Soccer • 12 Jun 22

Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov, left, and Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny

Ukraine manager moved by Dublin reception

Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov was 'truly moved' by the welcome his team received for the Nations League match in Dublin.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Stephen Kenny said there is no time to dwell on the defeat and it's on to Scotland on Saturday

Ireland hurting admits Kenny after back-to-back defeats

Stephen Kenny admitted that his side were hurting after back-to-back defeats, although he added that he was raging that his side have no points from their opening two games of their Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Viktor Tsygankov receives possession ahead of Jeff Hendrick and Josh Cullen

Cunningham: Midfield tweak could prove the difference

A slight tactical change in midfield, rather than personnel, could give Ireland a better platform to get their Nations League campaign back on track, according to Kenny Cunningham.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Jason Knight played the full 90 minutes at the Aviva

Knight looks to remedy Ireland shortcomings in training

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight couldn't hide his frustration after the national side slumped to a second consecutive 1-0 defeat in the UEFA Nations League, with the latest loss coming against a de facto Ukraine B team.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Nathan Collins reacts at the full-time whistle to the home defeat

Ireland player ratings: Collins a bright spot in defeat

Here is how we rated the Boys in Green after the 1-0 defeat to Ukraine in the Nations League.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Ukraine took the points on an emotional night in Dublin

Nations League woes continue as Ukraine beat Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's dismal Nations League record continued as they were beaten 1-0 by Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 09 Jun 22

Shane Duffy captains Ireland for the Ukraine game

Christie and Knight named to start against Ukraine

Jason Knight and Cyrus Christie have been named in the starting XI as Ireland take on Ukraine in tonight's UEFA Nations League game at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Shane Duffy wants to see Ireland bounce back quickly

Duffy expects a big response against Ukraine

Shane Duffy is confident the Republic of Ireland will bounce back from their disappointment in Armenia as they target Nations League victory over Ukraine.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Ireland training at the stadium ahead of the game with Ukraine

Ireland have the perfect opportunity to bounce back

Eight steps forward one step back; Stephen Kenny has the chance to get his side right back on the road to redemption just four days after the shock defeat to Armenia.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Will Smallbone has excelled for Ireland's Under-21s in recent games

Rogers: Smallbone fits bill as missing link in midfield

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers tips Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone to make the step up to the senior set-up to provide a missing link in midfield, while ex-St Patrick's Athletic boss Johnny McDonnell has his say on who should be nailed on starters.

Soccer • 08 Jun 22

Serhiy Sydorchuk speaking at the press conference in Dublin ahead of the Ireland v Ukraine tie

War effort gives Ukraine 'strength and inspiration'

Serhiy Sydorchuk has insisted it is not difficult to get fired up to play football when he knows what his compatriots are going through in Ukraine.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Cyrus Christie is expected to start in place of the injured Seamus Coleman

'Ukraine a different challenge' - No easy fix for Kenny

Stephen Kenny is targeting a much-needed victory at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night as his side take on Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Ukraine play in Dublin in the Nations League on Wednesday

Ukraine keeping country's plight in focus - Kenny

Stephen Kenny believes that every game that Ukraine play is keeping their country's plight at the forefront of the world news headlines.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

The Waterford-raised winger has taken the road less travelled towards international football

GAA was first port of call for late-starter CJ Hamilton

Republic of Ireland squad member CJ Hamilton has been reflecting on his journey from playing Gaelic games in Waterford to non-league and now a looming senior international debut.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Caoimhin Kelleher was speaking ahead of Wednesday's game with Ukraine

Kelleher: Ireland can still top group

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher believes that Ireland still have the ability to go on a winning run that would secure top spot in their Nations League group.

Soccer • 06 Jun 22

Wales celebrate after the final whistle in Cardiff

Wales break Ukrainian hearts to qualify for World Cup

Gareth Bale's deflected free-kick earned Wales a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Cardiff and qualified the home side for a first World Cup since 1958.

Soccer • 05 Jun 22

The Ukraine players celebrate going 3-1 up in Scotland

'This victory was for Ukraine, not me or the players'

Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov dedicated his side's World Cup play-off semi-final win over Scotland to those involved in the war back home.

Soccer • 02 Jun 22

Scotland 1-3 Ukraine - World Cup play-off recap

Ukraine kept their World Cup dreams alive with a dominant performance against Scotland and Hampden Park to set-up a play-off decider against Wales at the weekend. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Ukraine ended Scotland's World Cup hopes in Hampden

Ukraine claim emotional win as Scotland's WC dream ends

Scotland's 2022 World Cup hopes ended in devastating fashion after a 3-1 defeat by Ukraine in their play-off semi-final at an emotionally-charged Hampden Park.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Zinchenko wants World Cup place for Ukrainian people

An emotional Oleksandr Zinchenko expressed his dream of reaching the World Cup and giving the Ukrainian people some richly-deserved feelings of pride and happiness.

Soccer • 31 May 22

Brdo has been home to the Ukraine squad for the last month

Ukraine head to Scotland for World Cup play-off

Ukraine are ready for the "power" of Scotland after leaving their Slovenian training base behind to fly into Glasgow ahead of Wednesday's World Cup play-off semi-final.

Soccer • 30 May 22

Ireland fans showed solidarity with the people of Ukraine ahead of March's friendly against Belgium at the Aviva Stadium

Ukraine is a significant game in Irish history - Kenny

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has described the upcoming clash with Ukraine as "a significant game in modern history" in the context of Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.

Soccer • 26 May 22

Wimbledon will be shorn of a number of stars due to the ban on Russian and Belarusian players, including men's world number two Daniil Medvedev

Wimbledon loses all ranking points due to player bans

Wimbledon organisers have expressed "deep disappointment" after this summer's championships were stripped of their ATP and WTA ranking points following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.

Tennis • 21 May 22