Republic of Ireland beat Hungary in behind-closed-doors friendly in Marbella
The Republic of Ireland ended 2025 with a 3-2 victory over Hungary in a behind-closed-doors international in Marbella.
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Ronaldo cleared to play World Cup openers after Dublin red card
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play his side's opening matches at next year's World Cup after Fifa suspended the final two games of a three-match ban on Tuesday.
FIFA: No World Cup ban for Cristiano Ronaldo after Ireland red - ESPN
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the first game of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee issued him a one-match ban — which he has already served — for the red card he received in his country's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland on Nov. 13.
Iraq await Bolivia or Suriname in World Cup playoff tournament
ZURICH :Iraq will play either Bolivia or Suriname to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the inter-confederation playoff tournament draw was held on Thursday to decide the pathways that determine two slots for the 2026 World Cup.
Michael O’Neill believes Northern Ireland can shock Italy to reach World Cup
Michael O’Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to cause a major upset.
Holders Italy ease past Austria to reach Davis Cup semi-finals
BOLOGNA, Italy :Hosts Italy stayed on course for a Davis Cup 'three-peat' with a convincing victory over Austria in Bologna on Wednesday to set up a semi-final clash against Belgium.
Ireland learn potential opponents for World Cup playoff semi-final
As the European World Cup qualifiers concluded on Tuesday night, the Republic of Ireland now know their potential opponents for the playoff semi-finals.
Feather in his cap as Dublin Zoo names parrot after World Cup qualifier hero
Dublin Zoo has named a parrot after a forward who has kept the men’s national team’s football World Cup dream alive.