Duffy dashes Danish hearts as Ireland earn draw
Shane Duffy powered home a header in the 85th minute to earn a hard fought draw with Denmark in Copenhagen. Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg had put Denmark ahead in the 76th minute.
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Irish soccer
Sport Ireland suspends funding of €2.9m to FAI
Sport Ireland has announced its decision to suspend and withhold future funding to the FAI after it emerged the association has failed to obey State funding rules.
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Improved Ireland beat Georgia thanks to Hourihane free kick
Connor Hourihane’s sublime free-kick fired Ireland to a 1-0 win over Georgia in their EURO 2020 qualifier. The result puts Ireland top of Group D after the first round of games.
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John Delaney steps down as FAI CEO
FAI Chief Executive John Delaney has left his role with immediate effect taking up a new position as Executive Vice President. The news comes amid controversy around a €100,000 bridging loan which Delaney provided the FAI.
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Hendrick pokes Ireland past stubborn Gibraltar
The Republic of Ireland started their EURO 2020 qualification campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory away to Gibraltar. A strong wind played havoc in Mick McCarthy’s first game back in charge.
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