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A total of fifteen players saw action for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar and Georgia, Kevin Coleman ranks the performances from the opening fixtures of Mick McCarthy’s second term.
Colm Brosnan ponders what might have been and whether the ex-Republic of Ireland manager did enough to ensure that Declan Rice was tied to the green jersey.
Six months on from the action on the pitch, Alan Moore casts his eye on FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia
Bikash Mohapatra discusses a challenging year for the German national side and plans to bounce back under manager Joachim Löw.
Oliver McManus guides us through the debut nations at the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup – all you need to know to impress your friends at the next pub quiz.
Gary Spain ponders Ireland’s position as a UEFA Euro 2020 host ahead of this weekend’s draw for the qualifiers.
Neil Sherwin discusses the Republic of Ireland managerial changes and the man who makes the decisions at the FAI.
With Brexit dominating the headlines, Evan Coughlan looks back at a unique European-based international friendly.
There were no goals between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Thursday night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
Gary Spain takes a look back at a period in Ireland’s history where the GAA’s rule 27 ban ruled heavy over football participation