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United States National Team squad – An analysis
With crucial World Cup qualifiers coming up, Sean Maslin analyses the latest United States national team squad.
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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.
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.
USMNT have bigger problems beyond Russia 2018
Sean Maslin analyses the USMNT whose qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup hasn’t gone well so far under Bruce Arena.
Gallery: Ireland v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying Group D
It was a disappointing night for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday as they went down 1-0 to Serbia in a World Cup qualifier.
Martin O’Neill looks to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Martin O’Neill faces into two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Georgia and Serbia on the Republic of Ireland’s agenda.
Why is the Dutch national side failing?
Kaustubh Pandey looks at the problems facing the Dutch side as they slip further and further away from the dizzy heights of the 1970s and 80s.
Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe’s underdogs
Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.
Gallery: Ireland v Austria in World Cup Qualifying Group D
A late Jonathan Walters goal gave the Republic of Ireland an important point in their World Cup qualifier against Austria in Dublin yesterday. Alwyn Robinson was at the Aviva Stadium for Back Page Football and he captured the action as Martin O’Neill’s side continued its push for a place at the finals in Russia. In […]
Croatia’s golden generation – their last chance to impress
After three successive early exits from major competitions, how many more chances will this talented Croatian team get to be successful?