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England manager Gareth Southgate after his side's 10-0 thrashing of San Marino

Southgate: We'll not close eyes on Qatar controversies

Gareth Southgate has promised England will not close their eyes to the controversies surrounding Qatar's hosting of the World Cup when they play there next year.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

There will be no action in England's second tier between 13 November and 9 December

Championship to go on hiatus for World Cup

Championship action in England will be paused for almost a month during the 2022 World Cup but fixtures will continue in League One and League Two.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Alvaro Morata celebrates the goal that beat Sweden

Updated World Cup qualifying wrap: Spain and Croatia seal spots

Spain and Croatia booked their places at the 2022 World Cup but Sweden and Russia will have to negotiate the play-off route to get to Qatar.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

'I'm not one of those players who is thinking about retiring from Ireland'

International retirement not on Coleman's radar

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says he intends to continue his international career into the next UEFA Nations League campaign and beyond as the 2022 World Cup qualifiers come to an end against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21

Ian Baraclough (R) finally got a competitive home win in Belfast last night

Baraclough wants players to 'savour' Italy showdown

Ian Baraclough has told his Northern Ireland players they must relish the challenge of facing European champions Italy when the World Cup qualifying campaign comes to an end at Windsor Park on Monday night.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

The Welsh talisman has not played since the qualifier against Estonia two months ago

Bale set to join Wales 100 club

Gareth Bale is poised to become the second Welshman to the 100-cap milestone in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

The performance against Portugal offered hope for Ireland

Republic of Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know

Republic of Ireland face Portugal in front of a sold out crowd on Thursday evening at Lansdowne Road. It's a game with little meaning for Ireland on paper but another chance to lift the mood for the next chapter in the Stephen Kenny era. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 10 Nov 21

The former Arsenal boss believes there arde sound logical reasons to make the change

Wenger: Nothing to be scared of from biennial World Cup

The opposition to biennial World Cups is an "emotional" response, according to Arsene Wenger.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

The former Sligo Rovers boss' current contract is due to expire soon

Baraclough to sign Northern Ireland deal 'within days'

Ian Baraclough has confirmed that he will sign a new contract as Northern Ireland manager "within the next few days" after confirming his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Italy at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Hungary fans clashed with police at Wembley

Hungary fans banned from Poland qualifier

Hungary fans will be barred from attending their team's final World Cup qualifier away to Poland following clashes with police during last month's group game against England at Wembley Stadium.

Soccer • 01 Nov 21

Abbie Ward on her way to scoring England's opening try

England women run in seven tries to blitz New Zealand

England laid down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup with a comprehensive 43-12 victory over reigning champions New Zealand in Exeter.

Rugby • 31 Oct 21

CONMEBOL members confirm they're against the biennial World Cup

Brazil and Argentina reject biennial World Cup plan

Brazil and Argentina are among the CONMEBOL members who have confirmed they would not take part in a World Cup every two years.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

IFAB's advisory panel says five substitutions should be implemented on a permanent basis

IFAB recommends five subs rule become permanent

The International Football Association Board's advisory panel has recommended five substitutions be implemented on a permanent basis in the sport.

Soccer • 27 Oct 21

Ireland heading to the World Cup after beating Wales

Ireland have qualified for next year's Hockey World Cup after edging past Wales 2-1 in Pisa.

Hockey • 24 Oct 21

Denise O'Sullivan leaves the field with an injury against Sweden

Denise O'Sullivan passed fit to face Finland

Denise O'Sullivan has been given the all-clear to play in the Republic of Ireland's crucial 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland after a scan on an arm injury sustained against Sweden.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

Ian Baraclough has been a popular figure among players

Baraclough to be handed new Northern Ireland contract

Ian Baraclough is in talks over a new contract to remain as Northern Ireland manager after the Irish FA board unanimously agreed he should stay in the job.

Soccer • 22 Oct 21

Infantino insists he is neutral on biennial World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says all sides must be "ready to compromise" in the heated debate over football's calendar and biennial World Cups.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

FIFA is expected to outline the bidding regulations for the 2030 World Cup in the second quarter of next year

MPs told UK and Ireland World Cup bid 'not up in smoke'

UK politicians have been assured the 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland is not "up in smoke" after the Euro 2020 chaos at Wembley.

Soccer • 19 Oct 21

The five member associations on are considering bidding together

Westminster MPs to question value of World Cup 2030 bid

Westminster MPs are to examine next week whether public money committed to considering a UK and Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup represents good value for the taxpayer.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

World Cup qualifier wrap: Gudjohnsens keep it in family

Brothers Sveinn Aron and Andri Gudjohnsen combined for a late goal in Iceland's 4-0 World Cup qualifying Group J win over Liechtenstein on Monday to continue the family's rich goalscoring tradition in the island's national side.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Germany celebrate their win and World Cup qualification

Werner-led Germany book their ticket to the World Cup

Germany qualified for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Afghanistan could find themselves out in the international wilderness

ICC adopts wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a wait-and-watch approach on Afghanistan but will discuss the game's fate in the country in a board meeting next month, ICC acting chief executive Geoff Allardice said.

Cricket • 10 Oct 21

Callum Robinson of Republic of Ireland celebrates

Azerbaijan 0-3 Ireland - recap

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team claimed their first victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Azerbaijan in Baku. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

All fans were required to test negative before attending matches at the Club World Cup in Qatar earlier this year.

Unvaccinated players & fans could be allowed in Qatar

Players and fans who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 could still be allowed to attend the Qatar World Cup next year.

Soccer • 06 Oct 21

Pele set to leave hospital after surgery, daughter says

Brazilian soccer legend Pele is set to leave hospital after recovering from an operation to remove a tumour from his colon, his daughter Kely said.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21