Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland are due to face Ukraine on the Arena Lviv on 14 June

FAI in talks with UEFA over summer fixture in Ukraine

The FAI will remain in dialogue with the Irish government, UEFA and the Ukraine Association of Football in the aftermath of Russia invading their neighbouring country overnight.

Soccer • 24 Feb 22

Ireland's Nations League fixture dates confirmed

The Republic of Ireland will begin their UEFA Nations League campaign with a home fixture against Ukraine, while an Aviva match with Scotland is sandwiched between trips to Armenia and the Ukraine in their four-game June 2022 block.

Soccer • 17 Dec 21

Ireland face Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia

Ireland drawn with Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia

The Republic of Ireland will face Ukraine. Scotland and Armenia in next year's UEFA Nations League, after Thursday's draw in Nyon.

Soccer • 16 Dec 21

Cristiano Ronaldo has work to do with Portugal if they're to make it to the World Cup

Portugal & Italy on WC play-off collision course

Portugal and Italy will meet each other in a World Cup play-off final if they win their respective semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Andriy Shevchenko has stepped down after five years in charge of Ukraine

Shevchenko steps down as Ukraine boss

Andriy Shevchenko has stepped down as Ukraine manager after his contract came to an end.

Soccer • 01 Aug 21

Andriy Shevchenko believes England can go all the way

Shevchenko tips England to progress to Euro 2020 final

Ukraine boss Andriy Shevchenko tipped England as likely Euro 2020 finalists following his side's 4-0 quarter-final loss and said that his nation would have to improve their pool of players if they are to compete on the game's biggest stages.

Soccer • 04 Jul 21

Euro 2020 quarter-final - Ukraine 0-4 England recap

England made a huge statement of intent as they dismantled Ukraine and strolled into the Euro 2020 semi-finals. See how it happened here.

Soccer • 03 Jul 21

Harry Kane helped England to a huge victory

Kane at the double as England cruise past Ukraine

Harry Kane struck twice as England thrashed Ukraine 4-0 to reach their first European Championship semi-final since 1996 and set up a clash with Denmark.

Euro 2020 • 03 Jul 21

Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku during Belgium's win over Portugal

Euro 2020: The quarter-final game-by-game preview

As the eight teams left standing prepare for their Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday, we look at how each team matches up against their upcoming opponents.

Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21

Delight at the end for Shevchenko's side at Hampden

Shevchenko lauds Ukrainian fans after win over Sweden

Andriy Shevchenko praised the Ukraine fans who made their way to Hampden Park, after substitute Artem Dovbyk's dramatic extra time winner booked their Euro 2020 quarter-final place against England on Saturday.

Euro 2020 • 30 Jun 21

Euro 2020: Sweden 1-2 Ukraine AET - recap

Ukraine beat 10-man Sweden 2-1 after extra-time in Glasgow to book a Euro 2020 quarter-final against England.

Euro 2020 • 29 Jun 21

Artem Dovbyk (R) celebrates after scoring Ukraine's extra time winner

Ukraine book England date after beating 10-man Sweden

Substitute Artem Dovbyk scored a stoppage-time winner in extra-time as Ukraine booked their Euro 2020 quarter-final place against England with a 2-1 win over Sweden at Hampden Park.

Euro 2020 • 29 Jun 21

Christoph Baumgartner of Austria battles for possession with Oleksandr Zinchenko of Ukraine

Euro 2020: Group C recap: Austria grab second spot

Read how it all unfolded as Austria, despite the scoreline, easily accounted for Ukraine to secure a date with Italy in the last-16.

Soccer • 21 Jun 21

Christoph Baumgartner got the only goal on 21 minutes

Austria beat lacklustre Ukraine to clinch last-16 spot

Austria advanced to the European Championship knockout stages for the first time after they beat a below-par Ukraine 1-0 in their final Group C match on Monday to finish second and set up a last 16 clash with Italy.

Euro 2020 • 21 Jun 21

Andriy Yarmolenko put Ukraine in front against North Macedonia

Jittery Ukraine edge out North Macedonia in Bucharest

Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed a goal and an assist as Ukraine edged out North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday to boost their chances of reaching the European Championship knockout stages, leaving their opponents' hopes hanging by a thread.

Soccer • 17 Jun 21

Denzel Dumfries celebrates his late winner

Dumfries the hero as Netherlands win Ukraine thriller

The Netherlands made a dramatic return to major tournament football, snatching a late 3-2 victory over Ukraine having squandered a two-goal lead in their Euro 2020 opener.

Euro 2020 • 13 Jun 21

Ukraine's Euro 2020 kit has stirred rivalries with Moscow

Ukraine ordered to remove 'political' slogan from kit

UEFA has told Ukraine they can keep a map showing Crimea on its new national shirt despite objections from Russia, but must remove the phrase "Glory to the heroes" due to military connotations.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

The uniforms feature the silhouette of Ukraine that includes Russia-annexed Crimea and the separatist-controlled regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as well as slogans

Ukraine kit design sparks consternation in Russia

The head of the Ukrainian football association has caused outrage in Russia by unveiling a new national team shirt for Euro 2020 emblazoned with a map of Ukraine that includes Crimea which was annexed by Russia but is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine.

Euro 2020 • 07 Jun 21

North Macedonia's Eljif Elmas (R) will be key to the underdogs' hopes

Euro 2020 Group C: Tricky tests await the Dutch

The Netherlands, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Austria collide in a group that could deliver more twists and turns than you might think.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Northern Ireland celebrate a historic victory

Northern Ireland women secure first ever finals place

Marissa Callaghan and Nadene Caldwell confirmed Northern Ireland's qualification for their first major finals as they reached Women's Euro 2022 with a 2-0 play-off second leg victory over Ukraine.

Soccer • 13 Apr 21

Laura Rafferty has battled back from a serious injury and featured in the first leg victory in Kyiv

North can claim Euros berth by avoiding loss in Belfast

Laura Rafferty has spoken of the emotion she felt after returning to the Northern Ireland squad as the girls in green and white look to make history by qualifying for Euro 2022.

Soccer • 12 Apr 21

Advantage Northern Ireland after first leg in Ukraine

Simone Magill fired Kenny Shiels' Northern Ireland to a 2-1 win in Ukraine in the first leg of their Women's Euro 2022 play-off.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Ukraine edged past the Republic of Ireland thanks to a fortuitous victory in Kyiv against Vera Pauw's side

Northern Ireland to face Ukraine for Euro qualification

Northern Ireland have been drawn against Ukraine in the play-offs for a place at Euro 2022.

Soccer • 05 Mar 21

Only a win will do for Ireland against Germany

Pauw eyes upset over 'best in the world' Germany

It's not quite mission impossible for Ireland as they welcome Germany to Tallaght Stadium for their crunch Euro 2022 qualifier, but manager Vera Pauw admits that her side will have to have the game of their careers if they're to cause an upset.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Ireland had some under-par performances on a hugely frustrating evening

Fine margins prove costly for Irish but all is not lost

It was a desperately disappointing evening in Ukraine for the Republic of Ireland but their Euro 2022 dreams are not completely shattered just yet.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20