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Gallery: Euro defeat for Ireland women against German stars
The Republic of Ireland women’s team went down 3-1 against Germany at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night, ending their hopes of qualification for the 2022 European Championships.
Category: International
Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud
James Pendleton takes a look at the career contributions of Olivier Grioud, the unfashionable target man with a healthy medals collection.
Five players who should switch their international allegiance
Will Brown picks a few players who have options when it comes to which nation to represent at international level.
David Healy – The Ulsterman who outscored Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Andriy Shevchenko in Euro 2008 qualifying
Jonathan Brown heads back to 2008 when Northern Ireland striker David Healy lit up international football with important goals again some of Europe’s biggest nations.
What’s available to Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s goalkeeping rack?
Despite consistently producing some of the best attacking talent on the planet, Argentina have perennially suffered from a weakness at goalkeeper. Amit Menon takes a look at the options for current National Team coach Lionel Scaloni.
Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia
Ahead of Ireland’s clash with Slovakia, James Clancy puts forward his starting eleven to give Stephen Kenny the best chance of victory.
Familiar methods may bear the most fruit in Ireland’s upcoming playoff
Philip Flanagan looks ahead to a busy period for the Republic of Ireland which includes a European Championship playoff game.
Byrne gets the nod as Kenny names latest Ireland squad
Stephen Kenny has named the Shamrock Rovers star Jack Byrne in his squad for three upcoming Republic of Ireland internationals.
Why Stephen Kenny needs to turn to youngster after toothless Irish displays
Eyebrows were raised when Michael Obafemi was omitted from the most recent Republic of Ireland squad, and he could be exactly what the team needs.
Gareth Bale – From king of the world, to the joker in the deck
James Pendleton discusses Gareth Bale’s past, present and future with game time at Real Madrid becoming increasingly limited under Zinedine Zidance.