The key talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s clash with Switzerland
John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland will attempt to build upon a creditable draw with Belgium when they welcome Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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John O’Shea focusing on Switzerland game amid speculation over Ireland future
John O’Shea is thinking no further ahead than Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland amid speculation he could become permanent Republic of Ireland manager after all.
Germany win over France best in DECADES as legend fires ominous Scotland warning but Switzerland still stuttering
Rudi Voller claimed Germany’s stunning in France was the best they had played in DECADES - as Switzerland boss Murat Yakin insists he's not panicking ahead of the Euros after they extended their miserable recent run to just one win in eight.
John O’Shea backs teenager Evan Ferguson to end goal drought after penalty miss
Interim Republic of Ireland boss John O’Shea backed Evan Ferguson to end his goal drought after seeing the Brighton teenager miss a penalty during Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium.
Sammie Szmodics thankful to end long wait for Republic of Ireland debut
Sammie Szmodics hopes he has “shut up” the detractors who questioned his hunger to play for the Republic of Ireland after finally making his international debut.
Evan Ferguson misses penalty as Ireland fail to take chances in Belgium draw
Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland passed up the opportunity to hand interim head coach John O’Shea a notable scalp against Belgium.
John O’Shea says managing Ireland against Belgium will be ‘incredible honour’
John O’Shea will not allow the emotion of his journey from Under-15s player to Republic of Ireland manager to distract him as he prepares to guide his country into friendly battle with Belgium.
Spanish soccer federation fires executives linked to corruption probe
MADRID :Spain's soccer federation (RFEF) on Thursday fired two executives it said were linked to a multimillion-euro corruption probe, adding that the case had caused "very serious damage" to the sport's image in the country.