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World Cup 2014

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 13 May, 2013

Trap names 28-man squad for England game

Ireland play four matches in the coming weeks and will be without the likes of Kevin Doyle, Richard Dunne and Ciaran Clark.

# world-cup-2014 - Sunday 28 April, 2013

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He may be overweight and retired, but the original Ronaldo hasn’t lost it

The 36-year-old former great scored a cracker in the exhibition match to mark the reopening Rio’s Maracana Stadium.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 15 April, 2013

Two fans shot dead near World Cup stadium in Brazil

The Castelao is one of the six stadiums hosting games for the Confederations Cup and one of 12 venues for next year’s World Cup.

# world-cup-2014 - Thursday 11 April, 2013

Ireland up 1 place in FIFA rankings to 39th, North slump to 119th

Ireland drew with Sweden and Austria last month.

# world-cup-2014 - Saturday 30 March, 2013

# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

Roy Keane: England need a reality check

“What will define great managers and great teams is the ability to win big matches and they come up short every time.”

# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

Ireland v Austria: Here’s how the players rated

The Boys in Green faced Austria in a World Cup qualifier this evening.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 25 March, 2013

Conor Sammon to lead the line for Ireland against Austria

The Derby County man will partner Shane Long up front.

# world-cup-2014 - Friday 22 March, 2013

‘Green Gattuso’ justified his selection, insists satisfied Giovanni Trapattoni

The Ireland boss had praise for the likes of Paul Green and James McCarthy after the draw in Stockholm.

10 ways Ireland must try to stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic

If we are to have any hope of beating Sweden we suggest you follow these guidelines, Trap.

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Poll: How many points will Ireland get out of their next two games?

First up is Sweden tonight before Austria make the trip to Dublin.

# world-cup-2014 - Thursday 21 March, 2013

9 ways to live your life just like the RTÉ football panel

Our four favourite life coaches: Dunphy, Giles, Chippy and Bill.

Opinion: Trapattoni’s reign hanging in the balance

Poor results against Sweden and Austria this coming week may force the FAI to act.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 18 March, 2013

Open Thread: Who would you pick for Sweden v Ireland?

With no Kevin Doyle in the squad to face either Sweden or Austria, we want to know what your starting XI would be on Friday…

# world-cup-2014 - Saturday 16 March, 2013

Doyle left on standby list as Trap cuts squad for Sweden and Austria

There’s no place for Doyle in the 23-man squad, but Derby County striker Conor Sammon makes the cut for the World Cup qualifiers.

# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

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VIDEO: Are Irish fans really the best in the world?

The new 3 advert suggests we are.

# world-cup-2014 - Friday 8 March, 2013

Stephen Kelly returns to Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers, no Darron Gibson

Giovanni Trapatoni’s side face Sweden and Austria this month.

# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 19 February, 2013

Keith Andrews hopeful Stephen Kelly will work way back into Trap’s plans

The Bolton midfielder was put on the spot after the Champions League action tonight.

FIFA approves goal-line technology for Brazil 2014

Football’s governing body confirmed the news about next year’s World Cup this afternoon.

# world-cup-2014 - Friday 15 February, 2013

Biological passports to be in place for World Cup 2014, FIFA says

A delegation from WADA met with football’s governing body yesterday.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 11 February, 2013

Faith: Richard Dunne will be retained by Villa if he can prove fitness

The defender’s current contract expires in June.

# world-cup-2014 - Thursday 7 February, 2013

Vote of confidence: Trap backs Forde as his No1 for Sweden qualifier

The Millwall stopper is set to remain ahead of Keiren Westwood for the time being.

# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

‘He’ll bring something different’ – McCarthy backs Sammon to shine in a green jersey

The Wigan midfielder believes his former club mate can succeed at international level.

# world-cup-2014 - Friday 1 February, 2013

‘I’ve got my passport now and want to prove myself’ – Pilkington

The Norwich winger is eager to impress Giovanni Trapattoni in next Wednesday’s friendly with Poland.

# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

Bad news for Ireland? Richard Dunne suffers injury setback, Lambert admits

Ireland head to Sweden before welcoming Austria to Dublin next month.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 21 January, 2013

‘Better late than never but it might be a PR stunt’ – Dunphy

The RTÉ pundit has given his two cents’ worth on today’s squad announcement.

Trap likens new boy Pilkington to Damien Duff

The Norwich winger is set to make his senior debut against Poland on February 6.

# world-cup-2014 - Thursday 17 January, 2013

Need something to cheer about? Ireland have moved up in the FIFA rankings

Is that not the best news you’ve heard all day?

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 14 January, 2013

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POLL: Should Shay Given make a return for Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign?

The Aston Villa ‘keeper has made himself available.

# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 9 January, 2013

Brazilian prostitutes will take free English language classes ahead of the 2014 World Cup

The Association as Prostitution says it’s as important for prostitutes to learn English as taxi drivers.

# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 12 December, 2012

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EU court set to reject FIFA complaint about World Cup TV rights

The European Court of Justice has been advised to reject a complaint over the provision of free-to-air football tournaments.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 10 December, 2012

Modest Messi shrugs off 86-goal record

He may be only 25, but the Argentine star has already proven himself as the best of his generation.

# world-cup-2014 - Thursday 29 November, 2012

It’s official: Brazil reappoint Luiz Felipe Scolari as manager

The former Chelsea manager replaces Mano Menezes.

# world-cup-2014 - Monday 26 November, 2012

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# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

As it happened: Ireland v Greece, international friendly

Please leave all your ‘group of debt’ jokes at the door.

Injury update: Westwood out, Forde in

The first choice goalkeeper misses out with a groin injury and has been replaced by his No.2 for tonight’s match with Greece.

# world-cup-2014 - Sunday 11 November, 2012

McCarthy enjoying return to Ireland fold after ‘tough’ summer

The Wigan midfielder missed out on Euro 2012 due to his father’s illness.

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The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

Fit-again Shane Long called up by Trapattoni for Greece game

The West Brom striker was initially left out of the provisional squad for the Aviva Stadium friendly.

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