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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

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

Stephen Kenny takes a squad training session ahead of the Serbia game

Fighting his corner, Kenny outlines reasons to remain

Stephen Kenny said that he was not concerned about questions over his future, yet the Ireland manager came out fighting at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Serbia game.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny remains upbeat despite his poor run of results

Kenny not concerned with reports that job is on line

Stephen Kenny is not concerned about media reports calling his position into question ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Jorginho missed a penalty yet Italy still broke the record after drawing with Switzerland

Italy break world record after 36 unbeaten

Italy broke the record for the longest unbeaten run in international matches after they were held to a goalless draw by Switzerland in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday, with Jorginho missing a penalty again.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Lionel Messi (C) speaks to Brazil's Neymar Jr

Updated Brazil game with Argentina halted by health officials

The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was called off amid extraordinary scenes as officials stormed on to the pitch over an alleged coronavirus breach by the visitors' England-based players.

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

Stephen Kenny said that the goal on the stroke of half-time changed the narrative of the game

Kenny rues missed chances but praises performance

Enough chances to win the game by two or three goals was the opinion of manager Stephen Kenny following his side's 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan in Saturday's World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Sep 21

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy celebrates with Callum Robinson

Duffy spares Ireland blushes as late goal earns point

Shane Duffy spared Ireland's blushes as Stephen Kenny's side just about avoided another shock defeat in the World Cup qualifying campaign drawing 1-1 with Azerbaijan at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

The marauding wing-backs, Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty

Preview: Kenny era finally gets green light to proceed

Stephen Kenny was named Ireland manager 17 months ago, yet the game on Wednesday may go down as the day that he was finally accepted as the right man to lead the national team.

Soccer • 04 Sep 21

Latest call-up Liam Scales, captain Seamus Coleman and John Egan share a joke as Stephen Kenny looks on during a training session

Luxembourg lesson learned, Kenny playing for victory

Stephen Kenny is hoping that lessons learned from Luxembourg can ensure that his side finally starts to build some momentum as they take on Azerbaijan in Dublin on Saturday.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

Callum Robinson will be a welcome return for the manager

Browne and Robinson return increase options for Ireland

Stephen Kenny has been given a boost ahead of the vital World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan with the return of Callum Robinson and Alan Browne into the squad.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

A dejected Stephen Kenny and Matt Doherty after the final whistle in Portugal

'Kick in the teeth' - Kenny hails heroic players

Stephen Kenny described defeat at the Estadio Algarve as a kick in the teeth and hailed his heroic players following a last-gasp defeat at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Irish hearts with a late brace

Record-breaker Ronaldo denies Ireland at the death

It took a record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo goal in the 89th minute and another in the sixth minute of injury-time to deny the Republic of Ireland a historic victory in their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

McGrath starts in Portugal, Long out due to Covid-19

Jamie McGrath will make his first start for the Republic of Ireland in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Portugal at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Matt Doherty and John Egan are ready to put it all on the line in the Algarve tonight

Preview: Algarve aspirations reliant on strong defence

With Euro 2020 finally finished, a year on, as a result of the Covid crisis, all international routes now lead to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, with Ireland taking on Portugal in tonight's Group A qualifying clash.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny takes training at Estádio Algarve

Kenny's tough task as radar remains on Ronaldo

Stephen Kenny had the look of a student who had put in the requisite hours preparing for final examinations as he faced the press ahead of Wednesday night's game against Portugal.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is hoping for a big week to change his side's fortunes

Triple-header can offer clarity on Kenny's future path

Unbeaten in three, one win in 13; two ways of judging Ireland manager Stephen Kenny a year into the job ahead of three vital World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Stephen Kenny was in Abbotstown to name the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Kenny hoping 'good week' can alter World Cup course

Stephen Kenny has endured a tough year since taking over as Ireland manager, however, the Dubliner is now hoping that the upcoming international seven-day window can "change things" for the national team.

Soccer • 26 Aug 21

World Cup 2022 recap: Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg

The action as it happened as Ireland were beaten 1-0 by Luxembourg in the Aviva Stadium, a result which has effectively ended their prospects of reaching the 2022 World Cup

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Thiago has opened up on psychological difficulties of pandemic football

Thiago: Football loses its essence without fans

Liverpool's Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara has emphasised the psychological difficulty of playing football in the novel coronavirus era, saying the lack of supporters makes it harder to keep going in the final stages of matches.

Soccer • 23 Mar 21

World Cup 2022 qualification

Omobamidele makes first start for Ireland in Serbia tie

Preview: Ireland can determine Kenny narrative on pitch

Fighting his corner, Kenny outlines reasons to remain

Kenny not concerned with reports that job is on line

Italy break world record after 36 unbeaten

Updated Brazil game with Argentina halted by health officials

Serbia style and substance the perfect test for Ireland

Kenny rues missed chances but praises performance

Duffy spares Ireland blushes as late goal earns point

Preview: Kenny era finally gets green light to proceed

Luxembourg lesson learned, Kenny playing for victory

Browne and Robinson return increase options for Ireland

'Kick in the teeth' - Kenny hails heroic players

Record-breaker Ronaldo denies Ireland at the death

McGrath starts in Portugal, Long out due to Covid-19

Preview: Algarve aspirations reliant on strong defence

Kenny's tough task as radar remains on Ronaldo

Triple-header can offer clarity on Kenny's future path

Kenny hoping 'good week' can alter World Cup course

World Cup 2022 recap: Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg

Thiago: Football loses its essence without fans

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