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Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has vented his fury at FIFA in an interview with
Gazzetta dello Sport.
'I would like to know what have I done to (Sepp) Blatter,' Trapattoni said. 'If he explains it to
me at least I would be calm.
'I often go to schools and speak of fair play. Click to continue reading...
The Football Association of Ireland today (November 19) confirmed that it will lodge a
complaint with FIFA, following last night's World Cup play-off match between France and the
Republic of Ireland in Paris.
Conclusive video evidence of a deliberate hand ball by Thierry Henry, which led to France's
additional time goal, has been seen by millions of football fans worldwide. Click to continue reading...
Ireland go into their World Cup play-off second-leg with France at full strength with no
injuries to report.
It is do-or-die for Giovanni Trapattoni's men as they prepare to fly to Paris on Tuesday trailing
1-0 from the first-leg at Croke Park.
Ireland performed admirably on Saturday but still fell to a deflected 72nd minute Nicolas Anelka
strike, handing the French the initiative ahead of the return match on Wednesday. Click to continue reading...
Ireland captain Robbie Keane has urged the team to become national heroes by beating France
in the World Cup play-off.
Giovanni Trapattoni's side host France at Croke Park on Saturday before Wednesday's return leg in
Paris.
"If you look on paper, they have got world-class players all over the pitch," said Keane. Click to continue reading...
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is refusing to rest on his laurels as he plots France's
World Cup downfall.
The 70-year-old Italian will lead Ireland into play-off battle with the 1998 winners, refusing to
look back on all the success his distinguished career has brought him to date and concentrating
only on what lies ahead. Click to continue reading...
Wolves striker Kevin Doyle believes that Ireland are capable of upsetting France in their
upcoming World Cup play-off games.
The striker feels that, despite their underdog status, Ireland have an excellent chance of
advancing to South Africa at the expense of Raymond Domenech's side, beaten finalists in Germany in
2006. Click to continue reading...
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has left Steve Finnan, Steven Reid, Andy Reid and
Clinton Morrison out of his squad to face France in their World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off.
It had been rumoured that Finnan would be included to address issues with cover in
defence. Click to continue reading...
The ‘Going Green On November 14' campaign continues to gather pace with radio interviews,
email campaigns, a Facebook group and Twitter pages all being used to publicise and create a
momentum within the whole island for the upcoming World cup play-off game with France on November
14th. Click to continue reading...
The French Football Federation (FFF) have struck a blow to hopes of Ireland fans after
restricting the away side's allocation to 8000 for the second leg of the World Cup play-off in the
Stade de France.
The French are running scared of a potential Irish invasion of Paris.In 2004 Ireland were backed by
a 30,000 strong support as they held France to a 0-0 draw in a World Cup qualifier in
Paris. Click to continue reading...
Shay Given will captain Ireland in Wednesday night's final World Cup qualifier against
Montenegro as he wins his 100th senior international cap.
Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has handed the 33-year-old Donegal man the captain's armband as he and
full-back Kevin Kilbane each complete a century to leave themselves only two adrift of Steve
Staunton, Ireland's most-capped player. Click to continue reading...
Ireland defender Sean St Ledger admits Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Italy is the
biggest game of his career.
The central defender has started Ireland's last five games and is set to continue at Croke Park as
Giovanni Trapattoni's men attempt to pip the Azzurri to top spot in Group Eight. Click to continue reading...
Shay Given is desperate to give the Irish nation a chance to dance in the streets as he
once did by securing another trip to the World Cup finals.
The Irish keeper was a teenager back in 1994 when Ray Houghton's strike at Giants Stadium in New
York saw off the mighty Italy and sparked one of the most memorable nights in Ireland's football
history. Click to continue reading...
Manchester United's Waterford born defender John O'Shea has revealed his strong desire to
go to next summer's World Cup with Ireland, having missed the squad back in his country's previous
appearance in the competition in 2002.
The versatile defender failed to make the Ireland cut for the World Cup in 2002. Click to continue reading...
Ireland will face a daunting World Cup play-off clash against one of Europe's top teams
after FIFA made a dramatic u-turn and confirmed they will use a seeding system for the European
play-offs.
After a FIFA meeting in Rio de Janeiro last night, President Sepp Blatter confirmed: "We have
decided on seeding the teams into two groups of four, taking the Fifa world rankings into account,
with the top four in one pot and the others in another pot. Click to continue reading...
The injury worries are mounting for Giovanni Trapattoni ahead of Ireland's October World
Cup qualifiers against Italy and Montenegro.
Fulham have confirmed that Damien Duff will be out of action for two to three weeks after picking
up a calf injury in last weekends defeat to Arsenal at Craven Cottage. Click to continue reading...
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has announced a provisional 27 man squad for the
upcoming World Cup group 8 qualifiers against Italy & Montenegro in Croke Park next month.
Goalkeepers
Shay Given, Manchester City
Keiren Westwood, Coventry City
Joe Murphy, Scunthorpe United
Defenders
John O'Shea, Manchester United
Kevin Foley, Wolves
Richard Dunne, Aston Villa
Stephen Kelly, Fulham
Kevin Kilbane, Hull City
Eddie Nolan, Preston North End
Sean St. Click to continue reading...
Leon Best has been dusting off his old World Cup videos as inspiration for Ireland's final
push for South Africa 2010.
The Coventry City striker's heroes include, not surprisingly, the likes of Brazil's Ronaldo whose
majestic presence in previous competitions provided the stuff that boyhood dreams are made
of. Click to continue reading...
Ireland Under-17 manager Sean McCaffrey has today named an 18 man squad for the Under-17
UEFA qualifying first phase qualifiers in Bulgaria later this month.
Ireland will play against the host nation Bulgaria, Latvia and Sweden with the aim of securing a
top-two finish in the group to progress into the Elite section of the qualifying series. Click to continue reading...
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...
Former Ireland boss Brian Kerr has again criticised Current Ireland manager Giovanni
Trapattoni over his stewardship of the national side. Kerr said Trapattoni's idea of watching
players club games on DVD was a "load of baloney". He added that for the Italian to attend
‘a dinner here and there' displayed little regard for the well-being of Irish football in
general. Click to continue reading...
Robbie Keane was Ireland's hero once again as he snatched victory in Cyprus to keep our
World Cup dream very much alive.
The striker glanced home Damien Duff's 83rd-minute cross to claim his 40th senior international
goal and three precious points, just as it looked as thought Ireland would have to settle for a
fourth successive draw during the qualifying campaign. Click to continue reading...
Ireland have an added incentive to claim all three points against Cyprus in Saturday's crucial
World Cup qualifier.
Trapattoni's Green Army travel to Cyprus knowing victory would strengthen their grip on second
place in Group Eight and move them to the brink of securing a World Cup play-off spot. Click to continue reading...
Reading manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted that Celtic and Ireland defender Darren O'Dea
has joined on loan until January.
The 22-year-old has signed a new three-year deal with Celtic but has been sent out on loan to get
first-team experience.
O'Dea turned down a number of clubs to join the Royals, who have shipped seven goals in just five
Championship games. Click to continue reading...
Stephen Ireland has stated that his decision to retire from international football as,
"the best decision I ever made", all but ending, it would appear, any hope the Manchester
City midfielder might represent his country again in the medium term.
In an interview with a British Sunday newspaper, Ireland is asked about the work he undertook to
improve his fitness during the close season and reveals he was looking forward to the other players
at City being away on international duty as it will give him a chance to resume his latest hobby of
running up flights of steps! Click to continue reading...
Sunderland and Ireland defender Paul McShane has been given a fresh chance to revive his
career with a second move to Hull City.
The former Manchester United trainee, who spent five months on loan at the KC Stadium last season,
has agreed personal terms with Phil Brown and was having a medical last night to complete a
£1. Click to continue reading...
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has announced a 24 man squad for the forthcoming FIFA
World Cup group 8 qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia on September 5 and the friendly against South
Africa on September 8.
Trapattoni said, "We have put ourselves in a good position in the qualification group going
into this game. Click to continue reading...
Ireland under 21 International Marc Wilson was named the Portsmouth man-of-the-match for
the Premier League opener against Fulham last Saturday. Pompey lost 1-0, but Wilson looked assured
alongside Sylvain Distin in the centre of defence.
He could do nothing about Fulham's winner, a Clint Dempsey shot which took a massive deflection off
Bobby Zamora's back to deceive David James. Click to continue reading...
Fulham have completed the signing of Newcastle's Ireland winger Damien Duff for an
undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old made his name at Blackburn, where he played under current Fulham boss Roy Hodgson,
before moving to Chelsea for £17m in 2003.
Duff then moved to Newcastle in the summer of 2006 for £5m. Click to continue reading...
The death has taken place of the former England and Ireland assistant manager Bobby Robson
at the age of 76.
A statement issued on behalf of his family said: 'It is with great sadness that it has been
announced today that Sir Bobby Robson has lost his long and courageous battle with
cancer. Click to continue reading...
Brendan Rodgers has praised hot-shot striker Shane Long after he scored all four of
Reading's goals in their second match in Sweden.
The 22-year-old Ireland international scored twice either side of half-time against Tolo IF on
Saturday, staking his claim to spearhead the Royals attack in Rodgers' preferred 4-3-3
formation. Click to continue reading...
Preston and Ireland defender Sean St Ledger has paid tribute to Richard Dunne following his
Ireland debut against Bulgaria on Saturday.
Highly-rated St Ledger marked his international bow with an assured display alongside Manchester
City centre-back Dunne in the 1-1 draw in Sofia. Click to continue reading...
Richard Dunne believes Ireland are on course to qualify for the World Cup finals after a
deserved draw in Sofia against Bulgaria last night.
Dunne was on target against Bulgaria for the second time in the campaign to keep them unbeaten in
competitive matches under Giovanni Trapattoni. Click to continue reading...
Giovanni Trapattoni was keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite seeing his Ireland
side take a significant step towards World Cup qualification in Bulgaria.
A 1-1 draw at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia kept the Irish five points clear of their hosts in
Group Eight with world champions Italy only a point better off. Click to continue reading...
Giovanni Trapattoni hailed the new-found richness of his squad after seeing an Ireland side
featuring six debutants emerge from a rugged friendly with Nigeria with a 1-1 draw. The Africans
also fielded an experimental line-up but the Irish manager said his makeshift team's display gave
him renewed hope for the future. Click to continue reading...
Dubliner Keith Andrews has set his sights on World Cup qualification and Barclays Premier
League safety as his season draws to a dramatic conclusion.
The Ireland central midfielder will hope to play a part in Ireland's bid to reach South Africa 2010
when they play Group Eight rivals Bulgaria on Saturday before heading off for a showdown with
leaders Italy in Bari four days later. Click to continue reading...
