Heimir starting to build team for 2026 with Finnish mission
There was a noticeable nip in the air as the plane load of Irish fans made their way out into the streets of Helsinki following the three-hour flight north from Dublin.
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Jack Taylor hoping for senior Republic of Ireland debut this week
Jack Taylor is aiming to make a long-awaited first Republic of Ireland senior appearance in the games with Finland and Greece this week in the UEFA Nations League.
There's A Bill Looking To Give Miracle On Ice Team Congressional Gold Medals And It Better Pass
It's been 44 years since the US Hockey Team stunned the all-conquering Soviet squad at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, and while the players earned themselves gold medals (after beating Finland, people forget that) they may soon be getting some gold medals of the Congressional variety.
Harry Maguire to miss 'a few weeks' after injury picked up at Aston Villa
Harry Maguire will be sidelined for "a few weeks" with the injury he picked up on Sunday against Aston Villa.
Maturing Troy Parrott ready to bring AZ form to Ireland fold
Troy Parrott is back in camp with the Republic of Ireland and if he gets on the pitch against Finland or Greece, then this international window will have gone better than the last one.
Arctic Open Super 500: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Eye Comeback After Paris Setback
Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will lead the Indian contingent at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament commencing in Vantaa, Finland on Tuesday, as they eagerly look to reclaim their momentum on the international stage following a medal-less outing at the Paris Olympics. This tournament marks the first outing for Sindhu and Sen since the Olympic Games, and they are keen to reset their goals. The duo has reassessed their performances and implemented changes to regain their rhythm. Sindhu has roped in Anup Sridhar and Korean legend Lee Syun Il as her new coaches, moving on from her previous coach Indonesia's Agus Dwi Santoso.
'Dream come true' as Celtic prepare to enter Champions League group arena for first time
Celtic head coach Elena Sadiku said it will be a "dream come true" when she leads the Hoops into their first ever Women's Champions League group game on Tuesday evening.
The view from Finland: Hosts' style shift adds intrigue to task for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland in Helsinki
It's not all too long ago since the Republic of Ireland faced Finland in the UEFA Nations League.