Ireland lose out to much changed Ukraine side

Ireland’s dismal UEFA Nations League record continued with a narrow 1-0 loss at home to Ukraine as Viktor Tsigankov’s 48th minute goal proved pivotal. The result leaves the Boys in Green bottom of the group and facing a fight to avoid relegation to the C League.

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Lacklustre Ireland slump to defeat in Armenia

Ireland began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a below par performance in Yerevan as a low driven second half strike from Eduard Spertsyan handed Armenia victory. Ireland enjoyed the lion’s share of possession but failed to convert any chances they concocted in front of goal.

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Courtois hits out at football governing bodies over rising number of games

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has accused football authorities of prioritising revenue over player welfare in a damning assessment of the global football calendar. Courtois, 29, was speaking after his country lost 2-1 against Italy in UEFA’s Nations League third-place play-off on Sunday – a match he described as “pointless” in the build-up.

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Joachim Löw to step down as Germany manager after Euro 2020

Joachim Low will step down from his role as Germany manager following Euro 2020 after asking to end his contract early, the German Football Association has announced. Low guided Germany to World Cup victory in Brazil in 2014 and has been manager since 2006.

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Ireland avoid relegation but fail to beat Bulgaria

The Republic of Ireland’s winless run continued tonight as they drew 0-0 with Bulgaria. The result means they retain their status in League B of the Nations League but Stephen Kenny is yet to taste success as an international manager and his side have now gone seven games without a goal.

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