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.
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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.
DR Congo win African World Cup playoffs in penalty shootout
RABAT :The Democratic Republic of Congo kept alive hopes of a World Cup place as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco on Sunday.
Hungary v Ireland live: Hosts take early lead
The Republic of Ireland need a win over Hungary in Budapest to keep their World Cup hopes alive, follow the action live here:
Evan Ferguson to miss Hungary game with ankle injury
Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will miss tomorrow's crucial World Cup qualifier against Hungary.
Ireland under-17s beat Canada on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
The Republic of Ireland is through to the last-16 at their first-ever World Cup in Qatar.