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Why are Republic of Ireland playing against Israel?

The Republic of Ireland face a double-header against Israel in the Uefa Nations League, with their ‘home’ fixture taking place in Serbia amid calls to boycott the fixtures due to the conflict in Gaza

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Israel fume over Ireland manager’s ‘genocide’ remarks ahead of Nations League clash

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Israel accuse Ireland manager of ‘hypocrisy and stupidity’ over ‘genocide’ comments

The Israel Football Association have reacted furiously after Heimir Hallgrimsson said the Republic of Ireland will be ‘playing against genocide’ ahead of the upcoming games between the two countries

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‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

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Republic of Ireland boss reacts to fans’ pro-Palestinian tennis ball protest amid calls to boycott Israel matches

Republic of Ireland’s match against Qatar on Thursday was disrupted when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch

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SPFL star cuts summer holiday short to answer national team's call

McGrath had no qualms about shelving his holiday plans after being asked to answer the Republic of Ireland’s call.

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Republic of Ireland boss says beating Israel is perfect answer to Nations League fixture row

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel in two Nations League fixtures later this year

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‘Why should he retire?’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes Seamus Coleman plays on

The 37-year-old Everton full-back remains a key player for the Republic of Ireland.

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Troy Parrott out of luck as Republic of Ireland draw with North Macedonia

Republic of Ireland 0-0 North Macedonia: The AZ Alkmaar striker had two goals disallowed

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Is Republic of Ireland vs North Macedonia on TV? How to watch friendly

Everything you need to know ahead of the final games in World Cup qualifying

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The devastating symmetry of how Wales and Ireland missed out on 2026 World Cup

Both Wales and the Republic of Ireland were minutes from hosting a World Cup play-off final on Tuesday – only for near-post headers and penalties to be their undoing

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Heimir Hallgrimsson says ‘only pain’ for Republic of Ireland after penalty loss

Ireland led 2-0 at the Fortuna Arena before conceding a late equaliser.

The Independent UK

How to watch Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side looking to end 24-year World Cup finals hiatus

Evening Standard

The clever psychological tricks which could send Ireland to first World Cup in 24 years

Troy Parrott holds the key as Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to conjure up another memorable away-day triumph in Prague on Thursday night

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‘If Ireland can get to the play-off final, I’d give them a 90 per cent chance of qualifying’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup play-off hopes

The Irish are gearing up for their World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic

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Republic of Ireland World Cup 2026 squad: Heimir Hallgrímsson's latest selection ahead of the play-offs

The Republic of Ireland World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, with the Boys in Green two wins away from a place in North America

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Former England youth captain called up by Republic of Ireland for World Cup play-offs

Republic of Ireland named their squad on Thursday for next week’s World Cup play-offs

Evening Standard

Irish soccer team would ‘miss out’ if Israel matches were boycotted – Harris

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said Ireland should not play the matches and Israel should be ‘given the red card’.

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The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland vows to fulfil Nations League fixtures against Israel

Ireland called for Israel to be banned from Uefa competitions last year amid the ongoing war in Gaza

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Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to ‘strange’ World Cup draw: ‘Football was second’

Ireland would face a group comprising hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they progress to the World Cup

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Who could Republic of Ireland face at the 2026 World Cup? Groups revealed after draw

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side now know their fate if they come through World Cup qualifying

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Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant much more than just the World Cup play-offs to Ireland

The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Troy Parrott: I don’t think I’ll ever have a better night in my life

The Republic of Ireland twice trailed against Hungary at the Puskas Stadium on a night when victory was the only option.

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest strop stays true to his sorry final act

Comment: Ronaldo has put his country’s World Cup in peril after a spectacularly needless red card - it’s the latest of a long line of late-career misdemeanours

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How many games could Cristiano Ronaldo miss after red card in World Cup qualifying?

Ronaldo was sent off for the first time in his Portugal career after swinging an elbow towards Ireland defender Dara O’Shea

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