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Josh Cullen ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoffs with ACL injury
Burnley midfielder faces up to nine months pout after suffering knee injury against Everton
Irish Embassy spent thousands on 1994 World Cup tickets to prevent ‘riotous situation’
British travel agent went bust in June 1994, leaving many travelling fans without their allocation
Ken Early: Reading back on my columns, I notice a contradiction in how I write about two teams
After a year of complaining, it was nice to be reminded how football could be fun when Ireland beat Portugal and Hungary
Irish player tracker: Brentford’s Caoimhín Kelleher denies Bournemouth eight times
Hibernian’s Jamie McGrath steals the show at Edinburgh derby; Tyler Goodrham hits a cracker for Oxford United
Farrell and McCracken: colossal impact of Irish football legends still felt today
New books explore their rise at two juggernauts of English football
‘It felt like every football fan in the world saw the goal’: Ken Early on the late, late Troy show
Irish Times writers pick their most memorable moments from a year featuring outstanding performances by Katie O’Connor, Ava Crean, Louth’s footballers and more
Troy Parrott back on the scoresheet, Caoimhín Kelleher cool under pressure
Evan Ferguson yet to convince Roma manager Gasperini
Republic of Ireland’s November heroics catapult them to become nation’s most popular team
Katie Taylor is the most popular sportsperson in the Teneo Sport and Sponsorship Index for 2025
Ireland guaranteed to get almost €9m if they make it through World Cup playoffs
Fifa announces 50% increase in World Cup prize money with $50m for 2026 winners
Fifa announces limited number of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan fury
Allocation will comprise just 0.8% of available tickets and will be distributed through associations
Irish player tracker: Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu lift Scottish League Cup for St Mirren
The result meant disappointment for Celtic’s Irish contingent, with Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny on the losing side
‘A seed was planted’: What is Jack Charlton’s legacy in Irish football?
The Republic of Ireland’s unprecedented success under the manager inspired a generation, but not necessarily the FAI
Ticket prices for Ireland’s potential World Cup games revealed as Fifa is accused of ‘betrayal’ of fans
Prices are five times more expensive than for the 2022 Qatar World Cup
How do Irish fans get tickets for next summer’s World Cup?
Applications for tickets can be made from December 11th on Fifa’s system
Irish player tracker: Troy Parrott soars for leveller as Oisín McEntee breaks Celtic hearts
Finn Azaz also kept up scoring run for Southampton and Jake O’Brien weighed in with an assist for Everton
Ireland’s potential World Cup kickoff times are a nightmare for fans
It is not much better for supporters planning to go as getting to games is a convoluted and expensive challenge
Ireland would play group games in middle of night Irish time if they qualify for World Cup
Kickoffs set for 2am and 3am Irish time in group stage matches in Mexico
Team-by-team guide to Ireland’s potential World Cup group opponents
Mexico at home would be difficult opposition, while Son Heung-min is prolific in MLS
‘It’s a waste of time playing me Jack’: Steve Staunton recalls impact of USA ’94 heat as Ireland learn potential World Cup opponents
Irish manager focused on playoffs to make tournament first of all
Trump, Infantino and the YMCA: World Cup draw at once unwatchable and mesmerising
World Cup draw was for tournament to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico
Ireland to face Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they qualify for World Cup
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s a group ‘we would fancy qualifying from’
World Cup draw as it happened: Republic of Ireland could play Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they win playoffs
Northern Ireland could play Canada, Qatar and Switzerland
USA, Australia and South Africa? The best and worst groups Ireland could get in Friday’s World Cup draw
An ideal draw could leave Irish supporters California dreaming if we can make it through the playoffs
FAI guaranteed 8% of tickets to Ireland’s World Cup matches if team gets there
Tickets would be available at initial prices, rather than inflated by Fifa’s dynamic pricing model
World Cup playoffs in Prague: Avoid €800 flights with insider tips from an Irish local
Where to stay and what else to see when the Republic of Ireland play the Czech Republic in March
Troy Parrott misses last-minute panenka penalty to equalise for AZ Alkmaar
Evan Ferguson started for Roma but was taken off at half-time
Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television
Your guide to the best sport on television (Monday – Sunday, Dec 1st–7th)
When is the World Cup draw and who could Ireland meet if they win playoffs?
Everything you need to know about the draw in Washington DC
Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup draw
World Cup draw will take place in Washington on Friday week
‘From the highest of the highs to a low’: Troy Parrott still on goal trail despite ‘frustrating’ day
Sales of the Parrott jersey have gone through the roof in Alkmaar, with Shelbourne next on the striker’s hit list
Roma manager’s joy as Evan Ferguson finally scored was a moment to cling to
Gian Piero Gasperini believes the Irish striker has the qualities to be a star for his title-chasing team
Irish player tracker: Feelgood factor continues as Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson on mark
Finn Azaz delivered his best performance in a Southampton shirt and Mikey Johnston shone for West Brom
Even the reporters broke character briefly during Irish football’s fairytale week
Heimir Hallgrímsson enjoyed his ‘told you so’ moment after remarkable double-header that revived World Cup hopes
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