Heimir Hallgrimsson signs contract extension as Ireland manager

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed his contract has been extended to include the Euro 2028 campaign. Hallgrimsson confirmed the news on Thursday in a press conference announcing a 25-man squad for next Thursday’s World Cup play-off away to Czechia. The new contract comes on the back of a period of excellent progress for the team under Hallgrimsson’s leadership.

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Four drafted into Ireland squad following further COVID cases

Four players including two Shamrock Rovers players have joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland squad ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League clash with Bulgaria after Matt Doherty and James McClean tested positive for Covid-19 while Adam Idah was ruled out through injury.

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