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Remembering Ireland’s Euro ’96 play-off at Anfield
As Ireland prepare to face Denmark with a place in the World Cup on the line, Evan Coughlan takes us back to a similar situation in 1995.
Category: International
Falling down – Assessing the weaknesses in Argentina’s World Cup campaign
Argentina are in danger of not qualifying for next summer’s World Cup, and Sam McKeever looks at how such a disaster came about.
What can Scotland learn from their 1-0 win against Slovakia in the World Cup Qualifier?
Paige Beresford discusses a morale boosting win for Gordan Strachan’s Scotland over Slovakia on Thursday night at Hampden Park.
Bale or no Bale, Ireland face uphill battle to reach Russia
Alan Flood previews the Republic of Ireland’s showdown with Wales, ahead of a hugely important week for the national side.
United States National Team squad – An analysis
With crucial World Cup qualifiers coming up, Sean Maslin analyses the latest United States national team squad.
World Cup 2018 – European qualifying Matchday 9 and 10 preview
A preview of the penultimate and final qualifying games from the European section which will determine which sides qualify for the World Cup next summer.
Faded Orange – The decline of a footballing superpower
Once the mainstays of the international elite, The Netherlands are slumping towards missing out on a second international competition in a row. Felix Tasker discusses the issues currently blighting Dutch football.
John O’Shea should slot right-back into the Irish side for crucial qualifiers
With Seamus Coleman still working his way back from a long-term injury, Colm Brosnan believes John O’Shea could fill Ireland’s right-back spot.
Why Seán Maguire is the answer to Ireland’s striking problems
Sam McKeever believes that Seán Maguire needs to be given at chance for the Republic of Ireland sooner rather than later.
An even playing field – In defence of the World Cup minnows
After a week of World Cup qualifiers, Ben Cullimore defends those smaller World Cup nations who battle against the odds.