Republic of Ireland 0-1 Switzerland: John O’Shea’s interim spell as manager ends in defeat | Football News

A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin. The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night…

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Republic of Ireland: Sky announced as primary partner of men’s national team until 2028 | Football News

Sky have been confirmed as the new primary partner of the Republic of Ireland men’s national team until the end of 2028. Two and a half years on from its historic announcement as the first standalone primary partner of the women’s national team, Sky and the FAI have also announced an extension to that deal…

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Lee Carsley: England U21 boss not interested in Republic of Ireland head coach role | Football News

England U21 boss Lee Carsley has turned down the opportunity to talk to the Football Association of Ireland about the possibility of him becoming the next senior Republic of Ireland manager, Sky Sports News understands. The 49-year-old was on Ireland’s shortlist of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny after the FAI confirmed in November that it…

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Women’s Nations League: Wales hold Germany as Republic of Ireland thrash Northern Ireland | Football News

Wales earned their first Women’s Nations League point in their concluding group match as they held Germany to a goalless draw in Swansea. Gemma Grainger’s side, already confirmed as relegated from Group A3, put in a highly commendable performance as they kept their two-time world champion opponents at bay and almost took the lead early…

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Women’s Nations League: Scotland help out England by drawing with Belgium, Wales lose while Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland win | Football News

Scotland will play in League B of the next Women’s Nations League after their relegation was confirmed despite a strong showing in a 1-1 draw in Belgium, which helped England after the Lionesses’ 3-2 win over Netherlands. Marie Detruyer put Belgium ahead on the half-hour in Leuven but Scotland battled back and levelled through a…

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Davis Cup: Australia battle back from brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach semi-finals | Tennis News

Australia fought back from the brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga. Australia, beaten finalists 12 months ago, were staring at the exit door when Tomas Machac beat Jordan Thompson and Jiri Lehecka moved a set and a break up on Alex de Minaur. But Lehecka was unable…

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Netherlands 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Wout Weghorst sends Ronald Koeman’s side to Euro 2024 | Football News

Wout Weghorst fired the Netherlands into the Euro 2024 finals as the Republic of Ireland’s dismal campaign ended with a whimper. Burnley’s on-loan Hoffenheim frontman, whose winner in Dublin in September left Ireland with a mountain to climb, repeated the trick in Amsterdam to secure a 1-0 victory which was far more comprehensive than the…

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Women’s Nations League round-up: Pernille Harder hits hat-trick as Denmark beat Wales 5-1; Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland both win | Football News

Wales suffered a heavy 5-1 Women’s Nations League defeat by Denmark as Pernille Harder struck a Cardiff hat-trick. Bayern Munich striker Harder, once the world’s most expensive female player after moving from Wolfsburg to Chelsea in 2020, left Wales with a mountain to climb after scoring twice inside the opening 11 minutes. Although Jess Fishlock…

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Gilas battles Dominican Republic as Fiba World Cup begins – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas team ahead of the Fiba World Cup in Manila. –FIBA BASKETBALL There will be chaos. It won’t be just the traffic snarl or the frantic search for tickets, parking spaces and the right entryways inside the cavernous Philippine Arena. There will be that huge ball of emotions exploding into a mess of postgame…

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Fiba World Cup begins as Gilas battles Dominican Republic – rezal404

Dominican Republic team during a photoshoot ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBA BASKETBALL There will be chaos. It won’t be just the traffic snarl or the frantic search for tickets, parking spaces and the right entryways inside the cavernous Philippine Arena. There will be that huge ball of emotions exploding into a mess of…

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