Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia
Heimir Hallgrimsson admits the Republic of Ireland may need to do something special against Portugal next month if they are to make it to next summer’s World Cup finals.
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Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive
Evan Ferguson’s fourth goal in five competitive internationals kept the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream alive as they edged past 10-man Armenia to claim their first Group F victory.
Portugal held 2-2 by Hungary despite Ronaldo double
LISBON :Portugal were forced to delay punching their World Cup ticket after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Hungary in Tuesday's qualifier as Dominik Szoboszlai struck a stoppage-time equaliser after two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo had put the hosts ahead.
Irish PM Martin critical of Ryan's decision to join Enhanced Games
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has criticised the decision of former Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan to join the Enhanced Games, which permits athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs, saying it sets a bad example for young people involved in sport.
Germany making good progress as a team, says coach Nagelsmann
BERLIN :Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has already decided on more than a dozen players for next year's potential World Cup, with his team top of their qualifying group after wins over Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany
Michael O’Neill was left disappointed by a “sore loss” as an unorthodox first international goal from Nick Woltemade gave Germany a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Northern Ireland in Belfast.
All Blacks' Tuipulotu out of Northern Hemisphere tour with injury
New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Northern Hemisphere tour with the shoulder injury that plagued him through the Rugby Championship.
Woltemade's first Germany goal earns 1-0 win in Northern Ireland
BELFAST :Germany striker Nick Woltemade scored his first international goal to secure a 1-0 win over a brave Northern Ireland on Monday and keep his side top of their World Cup qualifying group.