Image via Wikipedia With Ireland reeling from "Le Hand of God" bookie Paddy Power have issued a whole host of special bets on the man who will forever be known as "cheating Thierry." Unfortunately for Irish fans and Justice Minister Dermot Ahern, the likelihood of justice prevailing look slim with odds of 33/1 the match gets [. Click to continue reading...

Jogaram em Dublin, no Croke Park, pela repescagem européia, as seleções da Irlanda (34º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da França (9º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
21-02-1928 – França 4x0 Irlanda (Amistoso)
23-05-1937 – França 0x2 Irlanda (Amistoso)
16-11-1952 – Irlanda 1x1 França (Amistoso)
04-10-1953 – Irlanda 3x5 França (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
25-11-1953 – França 1x0 Irlanda (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
15-11-1972 – Irlanda 2x1 França (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
19-05-1973 – França 1x1 Irlanda (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
17-11-1976 – França 2x0 Irlanda (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
30-03-1977 – Irlanda 1x0 França (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
28-10-1980 – França 2x0 Irlanda (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
14-10-1981 – Irlanda 3x2 França (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
07-02-1989 – Irlanda 0x0 França (Amistoso)
09-10-2004 – França 0x0 Irlanda ((Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
07-09-2005 – Irlanda 0x1 França (Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo)
O quarteto de arbitragem desse jogo, foi assim definido:
Referee: Felix BRYCH (GER)
Assistant Referee 1: Thorsten SCHIFFNER (GER)
Assistant Referee 2: Mark BORSCH (GER)
Fourth official: Michael WEINER (GER)
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As the last batch of teams book their reservations at next year's World Cup Finals. The gang reflect on the drama and excitement in Moscow, Dublin and Cairo. We also ask if Portugal can navigate their way past a tricky Bosnia team and celebrate the qualification of the All Whites.
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Happy Monday to you from a very wild and rainy Dublin.

Still lots of misinformation abounding regarding Robin van Persie's injury. This morning's Sun says he could miss the 'entire season' and says Arsene is 'gutted' but the news from the player himself isn't so bad. The Dutch FA have confirmed that there's a 'partial rupture' of his ankle ligaments but there's no requirement for surgery, which is a good thing.

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Surpresas propriamente não houve, mas seguramente que o resultado mais surpreendente foi o empate da Ucrânia na Grécia. A Rússia com um golo sofrido em casa, terminou o jogo em apuros, não tendo sofrido o empate, a poucos minutos do fim, devido a uma excelente defesa do seu guarda-redes. A França venceu a Rep. Click to continue reading...

France, Russia and Portugal posted crucial first-leg victories in their UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff matches, but all three still have plenty of work to do in the second legs to ensure qualifying for South Africa.

Nicolas Anelka scored in France's 1-0 win vs. Ireland in Dublin, giving the French the lead and an away goal in its match-up.

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France, Russia and Portugal posted crucial first-leg victories in their UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff matches, but all three still have plenty of work to do in the second legs to ensure qualifying for South Africa.

Nicolas Anelka scored in France's 1-0 win vs. Ireland in Dublin, giving the French the lead and an away goal in its match-up.

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There is a buzz beginning to grow in Dublin and indeed across the whole country of Ireland in anticipation of the momentous game against France tonight in Croke Park tonight. The first leg of the play-off encounter which will ultimately see one of the teams reach the promised land of qualification for next . Click to continue reading...

Like leaves fall from the trees in Autumn, it seems every year some chairman in the Premier League wants to try and get the Old Firm into it. This time Phil Gartside, the Bolton Chairman once again tried to get the League to agree to invite Rangers and Celtic in to the fold. Thankfully, the request has been voted down.

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French national football team coach Raymond Domenech has named his squad for Les Bleus two-legged with the Republic of Ireland. There are few surprises in the squad apart from the omission of former France captain Patrick Vieira in favour of younger Ligue 1 talent like Loic Remy and Rod Fanni. France and Ireland meet in Dublin on [. Click to continue reading...

Giovanni Trapattoni yesterday announced the Irish squad for the World Cup play-off games against France in Dublin on November 14th and Paris on the 18th. And, as is now usual with an Irish squad announcement, there was more questions about the players that were not in the squad than those that were named. Click to continue reading...

Jogaram em Dublin, no Croke Park, para um público de 50.212 pessoas, as seleções do Eire (34º no ranking da FIFA) e Montenegro (75º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções haviam se enfrentado apenas 1 vez, no jogo de ida das elimínatórias, também por 0x0. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Guy was unable to help St. Patrick's Athletic as they suffered defeat to Dublin rivals Bohemians on Tuesday evening. Click to continue reading...

Ninian Park, built in 1910, was the home of Cardiff City FC until earlier this year. The last ever game at Ninian Park was on April 25th, 2009, with Cardiff losing 3-0 to Ipswich Town.

Cardiff now play at Cardiff City Stadium, a 27,000 all-seater venue, and Ninian Park is now being torn to pieces to be replaced by a housing development, as this week's stadium spotlight shows.

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For those on the inside looking out, nary a worse manager reigns in the international realm; for those on the outside looking in...

Viva la Domenech.

What he lacks in coaching abilities, he makes up for in deliciously idiotic words. He's kind of like Maradona without the playing career.

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Rep.Irlanda 1/Portugal 0 - Dublin - 09.02.2005
O historial de Portugal com os quatro países em sorteio é pequeno. Com a Eslovénia e a Bósnia-Herzegovina, nunca jogámos a este nível. Com a Ucrânia tivemos dois jogos, em 1996, em Kiev, com derrota por 2/1, e em 1997, no Porto, com vitória por 1/0. Click to continue reading...

You know something is a true fashion trend when it moves from the WAGs (see Claudine Keane out in Dublin) to the footballers. Or, in Jamie Redknapp's case, the ex-footballers/pundits.

We would have pegged Lampsy to be the first to rock a silver blazer out on the town (after all, he's not one to shy away from shiny nor creating his own trends), but well done Jamie for giving this a go.

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You know something is a true fashion trend when it moves from the WAGs (see Claudine Keane out in Dublin) to the footballers. Or, in Jamie Redknapp's case, the ex-footballers/pundits.

We would have pegged Lampsy to be the first to rock a silver blazer out on the town (after all, he's not one to shy away from shiny nor creating his own trends), so well done Jamie for giving this a go.

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Mick Martin is now 58, was born in Dublin and played for Newcastle from 1978 until 1984, appearing 147 times for the Magpies with 5 goals. Mick Martin - former Newcastle captain outside St. James' Park And yesterday he was quoted in the Evening Chronicle, and after reading through his comments, he offers a very wise [. Click to continue reading...

The Republic of Ireland are a few wins away from qualifying for their first tournament since the days of Jack Charlton.

They'll be hoping the luck of the Irish is well with them when the draw for the World Cup play offs is made.

We've put together our best ROI 11, we actually forgot how much talent the boys in green have had over the years.

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Display by ultras of Shamrock Rovers, Ireland.

Photo credit: albertw on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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The European qualifying phase for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa comes to a close over the next week with six group winners and the identities of several play-off contenders still to be decided.

Spain and England will approach their final two fixtures safe in the knowledge that their place in next summer's finals is secure, as is the Netherlands' after they completed their campaign last month, several of the continent's leading nations still have work to do.

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Good morning from a very rainy Dublin. It's as if the whole place has been transported overnight to somewhere like Ireland ... oh.

I hope you've got your brolly and galoshes as we step on out into the Interlull once again. You know, if I were to ever write a science-fiction novel, I would include a strange and desolate place called 'The Interlull', inhabited by dust and half-dead trees where the only living thing was an unnerving creature you couldn't see, but whose breath you could hear, that was always behind you.

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Italy coach Marcello Lippi on Sunday named a 24-man squad for this month's decisive World Cup qualifiers against Republic of Ireland and Cyprus. World champions Italy travel to Dublin on October 10 where a draw will see them qualify for next year's World Cup in South Africa. However, if they lose, they . Click to continue reading...

Welcome to our new Tuesday feature, stadium spotlight. This week, we look at the replacement for Lansdowne Road in Ireland.

Aviva Stadium location

Stadium Name: Aviva Stadium, more commonly known as New Lansdowne Road.

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Ireland central midfielder Glenn Whelan has signed a new four-year contract with Stoke City.
The Dublin born player joined the Potters in January 2008 from Sheffield Wednesday for £500,000.
"I'm obviously delighted, once we got it all sorted, it was just a case of getting it signed and I'm really happy. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Guy should be involved as St. Patrick's Athletic take on Shamrock Rovers in a Dublin derby, while Chris Konopka will be hoping to make his debut for Sporting Fingal. Click to continue reading...

"It's not about money."
Sol Campbell insists his move to Notts County was all about the challenge.

"An English player would be nice, because I think we have enough foreigners. Someone like Andy Reid?"
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Aston Villa have completed the signing of Ireland defender Richard Dunne after the Premier League ratified his £6million move from Manchester City.
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Ireland Under-19 manager Sean McCaffrey has announced his squad for the upcoming Four Nations tournament, which will be held in Dublin and Bray on September 5th, 6th and 8th.
Ireland will compete against Turkey, Holland and Portugal in the Four Nations Tournament.
Ireland Under-19 squad
Ger Hanley Galway United
Ciaran Gallagher Finn Harps
Richie Towell Celtic
Rob Kiernan Watford
Gavin Gunning Tranmere Rovers (on loan from Blackburn Rovers)
Mark O'Brien Derby County
Greg Cunningham Manchester City
Shane McEleney Derry City
Stephen McDonnell Celtic
Conor Henderson Arsenal
Conor Clifford Chelsea
Conor Hourihane Sunderland
Gearoid Morrissey Blackburn Rovers
Aaron Doran Blackburn Rovers
Robbie Brady Manchester United
Patrick McEleney Sunderland
Ronan Murray Ipswich Town
Joe Mason Plymouth Argyle
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So Jade North and his Asian mates couldn't fly in for an Asian Cup Qualifier v Kuwait in Canberra in March, and Australia lost as a result.
But he can head to Limerick.
And anyone knows there are no direct flights to Ireland from Korea or any other Asian city. Everyone has to fly through Heathrow or Europe, and then travel down fron Dublin to Limerick. Click to continue reading...

Joe Kinnear has come out and talked even more about his apparent pending appointment as Newcastle manager. Joe Kinnear expands on yesterday's news The 62-year-old Dublin-born manager is confident his health issue will be resolved in just a month, and has now hinted he will accept the job if Ashley keeps the Tyneside club. Click to continue reading...

Clint Dempsey and Fulham rolled to a big victory in Lithuania while Ryan Guy and the Saints barely edged their Russian opponents in Dublin. Click to continue reading...

Keith Andrews has set his sights on helping Ireland qualify for the 2010 World Cup after this week pledging his future to Blackburn.
The 28-year-old Dublin born midfielder, who joined Rovers a year ago from MK Dons, was the subject of interest from Barclays Premier League rivals Fulham earlier this summer but has now signed a new four-year contract. Click to continue reading...

Subject to jeers from the locals, Cristiano Ronaldo made his Real Madrid debut last night following his transfer from Manchester United for a record £80m ($132m) against Irish part-timers Shamrock Rovers. The venue for the match was the half-built Tallaght Stadium on the outskirts of Dublin. Nevertheless, 10,000 fans each paid £50 to attend what was [. Click to continue reading...