McClean strikes as Ireland held to draw by Qatar

An international window to forget for the Republic of Ireland ended with a 1-1 draw against Qatar in Hungary. James McClean gave the Boys in Green an early lead but Qatar hit back after the break through Mohammed Muntari meaning Stephen Kenny’s wait for a win as Ireland manager continues.

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Ireland left embarrassed by defeat to Luxembourg

Ireland’s World Cup dreams were left in tatters after an 85th minute Gerson Rodrigues gave Luxembourg a famous win at the Aviva Stadium. The result means manager Stephen Kenny is now without a win in his 10 matches in charge of the Boys in Green.

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Mitrovic makes the difference as Ireland lose to Serbia

Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disappointing but spirited 3-2 loss to Serbia in Belgrade. Alan Browne ended manager Stephen Kenny’s goal drought but the hosts replied through Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic with James Collins scoring moments from the end.

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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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