https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:25:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417828-when-you-set-the-bar-high-your-fall-can-be-acute/The higher you set the bar, the harder the fall; that's how Stephen Kenny described his decision to come into the Ireland job with the loftiest of ambitions as he faces up to the very real prospect that his days as manager are numbered.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:48:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417828-when-you-set-the-bar-high-your-fall-can-be-acute/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417862-government-suspends-6-8m-funding-in-latest-fai-blow/The FAI has had €6.8m of funding suspended by the government amid further concerns about governance and reforms at the association.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:01:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417862-government-suspends-6-8m-funding-in-latest-fai-blow/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417869-sykes-feels-squad-maybe-not-going-to-see-kenny-again/Republic Of Ireland winger Mark Sykes reckons the international side faces "an uncertain time" as the squad accept they are "maybe not going to see [manager Stephen Kenny] again" after Tuesday night's humdrum draw at home to New Zealand.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:18:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417869-sykes-feels-squad-maybe-not-going-to-see-kenny-again/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417824-mcclean-retires-with-a-smile-after-time-of-my-life/"Special" was how James McClean described his final night in an Ireland jersey as the Derry native brought an 11-year international career to an end at the Aviva Stadium.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:30:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417824-mcclean-retires-with-a-smile-after-time-of-my-life/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417812-crawford-late-italy-goal-a-punch-in-the-stomach/Jim Crawford admitted that Italy's late, late equaliser in the Republic of Ireland's Euro under-21 qualifier at Turners Cross was "a punch in the stomach", but the Irish manager was full of praise for his side after the 2-2 draw.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:53:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417812-crawford-late-italy-goal-a-punch-in-the-stomach/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417840-argentina-deepen-brazils-woes-at-raucous-maracana/Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at a sold-out Maracana Stadium.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:03:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1122/1417840-argentina-deepen-brazils-woes-at-raucous-maracana/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417658-kennys-contract-ends-with-stalemate-against-nz/Stephen Kenny's contract ended at the Aviva Stadium tonight, as Ireland and New Zealand played out an entertaining international friendly 1-1 draw.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:11:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417658-kennys-contract-ends-with-stalemate-against-nz/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417819-kenny-accepts-his-time-as-ireland-manager-may-be-up/Stephen Kenny admitted that "there may not be the appetite" among the FAI board to reappoint him as Republic of Ireland manager after his contract expired following the 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:14:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417819-kenny-accepts-his-time-as-ireland-manager-may-be-up/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417809-ireland-u21s-suffer-last-gasp-heartache-in-italy-draw/A chance at history ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s as a last second Wilfried Gnonto goal stopped Jim Crawford's team from recording a famous win over Italy in European Championships qualifying at Turner's Cross.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:05:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417809-ireland-u21s-suffer-last-gasp-heartache-in-italy-draw/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417661-euro-2024-croatia-secure-finals-spot-ahead-of-wales/Croatia became the 20th and last team to qualify automatically for Euro 2024 as Ante Budimir's goal earned them a 1-0 win over Armenia.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:23:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417661-euro-2024-croatia-secure-finals-spot-ahead-of-wales/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417662-euro-2024-group-b-greece-hold-france-dutch-hit-six/Greece came from a goal down to hold France to a 2-2 draw in their final Euro 2024 qualifier in the Republic of Ireland's Group B, denying Didier Deschamps' side a perfect record in their qualifying campaign.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:26:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417662-euro-2024-group-b-greece-hold-france-dutch-hit-six/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417775-republic-of-ireland-v-new-zealand-updates/Relive all the action from the Aviva Stadium as the Republic of Ireland hosted the All WhitesTue, 21 Nov 2023 19:23:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417775-republic-of-ireland-v-new-zealand-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417776-european-u-21-qualifier-ireland-v-italy-updates/A highly entertaining 2-2 draw between Ireland and Italy at Turners Cross. Relive the action here.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:16:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417776-european-u-21-qualifier-ireland-v-italy-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417585-curtain-coming-down-on-kenny-era-as-mcclean-bids-adieu/Despite playing France and the Netherlands twice throughout the year, tonight's end-of-season meaningless friendly against New Zealand may prove to be the most significant game of 2023.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:34:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417585-curtain-coming-down-on-kenny-era-as-mcclean-bids-adieu/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417670-pats-complete-undisclosed-transfer-deal-for-kavanagh/St Patrick's Athletic have signed Brandon Kavanagh from Derry City for an undisclosed fee in their first major off-season move.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:14:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417670-pats-complete-undisclosed-transfer-deal-for-kavanagh/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417663-athlone-director-oconnor-urges-government-to-back-loi/Athlone Town director of football Michael O'Connor has made a passionate plea to the Government to support the League of Ireland and help it fully realise its potential.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:05:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417663-athlone-director-oconnor-urges-government-to-back-loi/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417784-pl-loses-bid-to-ban-loan-moves-between-associated-clubs/The Premier League has been defeated in its bid to ban loan transfers between associated party clubs in January.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:23:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417784-pl-loses-bid-to-ban-loan-moves-between-associated-clubs/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417760-czech-boss-silhavy-quits-despite-euros-qualification/Jaroslav Silhavy has stepped down as coach of the Czech Republic after guiding the team to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he decided to quit due to the "anger and aggression" shown towards him by critics and fans.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:44:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417760-czech-boss-silhavy-quits-despite-euros-qualification/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417683-brexit-helping-but-facilities-holding-back-irish-onus/While the current focus may be on the potential end to Stephen Kenny's tenure and who might succeed him as Republic of Ireland manager, the long-term issue regarding player development pathways remains persistent.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:33:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417683-brexit-helping-but-facilities-holding-back-irish-onus/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417664-kerr-kenny-successor-will-need-time-to-put-stamp-down/Brian Kerr believes Stephen Kenny's successor will need time to put their stamp on the Republic of Ireland set-up if, as anticipated, the current manager's contract is not renewed following the disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:46:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417664-kerr-kenny-successor-will-need-time-to-put-stamp-down/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417612-kenny-and-mcclean-on-the-one-road-from-derry-to-here/Stephen Kenny gave James McClean his League of Ireland debut, and the two were on hand once again to bid farewell to the Derry native's exceptional international career.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:58:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417612-kenny-and-mcclean-on-the-one-road-from-derry-to-here/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417340-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/The Stephen Kenny reign looks set to come to an end in a low key friendly with New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:40:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417340-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417650-oneill-win-over-denmark-a-step-in-right-direction/Michael O'Neill called Northern Ireland's 2-0 win over Denmark a step in the right direction but knows his side remain a long way from the finished article.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:26:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1121/1417650-oneill-win-over-denmark-a-step-in-right-direction/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417614-all-you-need-to-know-ireland-u21s-v-italy-u21s/Ireland Under-21s will be looking to bounce back from defeat against Norway when they take on Group A leaders Italy in Euro 2025 qualifying at Turner's Cross.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:04:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417614-all-you-need-to-know-ireland-u21s-v-italy-u21s/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417429-northern-ireland-shock-denmark-at-windsor-park/Northern Ireland saved their best until last as they ended a miserable Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high note with a 2-0 win over Group H winners Denmark.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:34:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417429-northern-ireland-shock-denmark-at-windsor-park/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417431-lacklustre-england-held-in-north-macedonia/England toiled to a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia as their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign came to a lacklustre close.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:22:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417431-lacklustre-england-held-in-north-macedonia/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417574-treacy-seniors-priority-but-moran-could-have-waited/Keith Treacy believes the fact that Andrew Moran did not get any game-time against the Netherlands on Saturday could alter the perception of Stephen Kenny's decision to promote him from the Republic of Ireland Under-21s, although he regards the call-up as understandable for both manager and player.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:15:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417574-treacy-seniors-priority-but-moran-could-have-waited/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417541-mcclean-pain-of-being-dropped-swung-retirement-call/James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:18:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417541-mcclean-pain-of-being-dropped-swung-retirement-call/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417477-if-its-my-last-game-so-be-it-kennys-waiting-game/"If it is my last game, so be it," said Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny as he faced the media at the FAI headquarters in Dublin on Monday morning.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:17:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417477-if-its-my-last-game-so-be-it-kennys-waiting-game/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417432-euro-2024-italy-hold-ukraine-faroes-draw-with-albania/Italy secured their place at Euro 2024 after the defending champions withstood a second-half rally from Ukraine to earn the point they needed with a 0-0 draw in their final Group C qualifier.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:54:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417432-euro-2024-italy-hold-ukraine-faroes-draw-with-albania/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417545-rte-soccer-podcast-kenny-era-conclusions-athlone-win/Former Ireland international Keith Treacy and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo to discuss the aftermath of the latest defeat to the Netherlands, the debate over Andrew Moran's elevation from the U21s squad, Athlone Town's FAI Women's Cup final win and Everton's points deduction.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:17:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417545-rte-soccer-podcast-kenny-era-conclusions-athlone-win/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417534-crawford-not-concerned-by-moran-debate-as-italy-visit/Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford insists he is unconcerned by the argument over whether Andrew Moran should have been promoted to the senior side last week.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:38:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1120/1417534-crawford-not-concerned-by-moran-debate-as-italy-visit/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417380-ryan-eyes-stepping-stone-to-more-athlone-success/Athlone Town skipper Laurie Ryan wants more success after Athlone Town's breakthrough Sports Direct FAI Cup triumph.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:17:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417380-ryan-eyes-stepping-stone-to-more-athlone-success/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417383-kenny-believes-he-has-unfinished-business-with-ireland/Ireland take on New Zealand on Tuesday night in what might be the last game of Stephen Kenny's tenure, however, the national team manager still believes that he has some unfinished business after three years in the role.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:04:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417383-kenny-believes-he-has-unfinished-business-with-ireland/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417395-athlones-dreams-built-on-americans-adventure/From New Jersey to Athlone, it's been quite a journey for Madison Gibson, Dana Scheriff, Jessi Rossman and Lauren Karabin, the quartet of Americans whose college bonds led to FAI Cup glory.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:42:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417395-athlones-dreams-built-on-americans-adventure/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417370-this-was-always-the-plan-kilduff-savours-cup-glory/Athlone Town boss Ciaran Kilduff said he set his eyes on FAI Cup glory from the moment he took the reins at the midlanders, after they edged out Shelbourne in a dramatic decider on Sunday evening.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:09:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417370-this-was-always-the-plan-kilduff-savours-cup-glory/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417313-athlone-hold-nerve-in-shootout-to-win-fai-cup-thriller/Athlone Town held their nerve in a penalty shootout to excerise their Sports Direct FAI Cup demons with a thrilling win over Shelbourne.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:53:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417313-athlone-hold-nerve-in-shootout-to-win-fai-cup-thriller/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417394-euro-wrap-lukaku-on-fire-as-belgium-rout-azerbaijan/Romelu Lukaku scored four times in 20 first-half minutes as Belgium thrashed 10-man Azerbaijan 5-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:43:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417394-euro-wrap-lukaku-on-fire-as-belgium-rout-azerbaijan/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417329-womens-fai-cup-final-athlone-t-v-shelbourne-updates/Athlone Town gain revenge for last year's defeat to Shelbourne as they take a first Sports Direct FAI Cup title on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium. Relive the action here.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:23:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417329-womens-fai-cup-final-athlone-t-v-shelbourne-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417333-knight-wants-ireland-players-to-be-more-ruthless/Jason Knight has admitted the Republic of Ireland's new generation must develop a ruthless streak if they are to fulfil their potential.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:28:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417333-knight-wants-ireland-players-to-be-more-ruthless/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417371-wsl-city-too-good-for-united-in-derby-clash/Manchester City came from a goal behind to beat Women's Super League rivals Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford.Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:13:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1119/1417371-wsl-city-too-good-for-united-in-derby-clash/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417282-matt-doherty-desperate-for-kenny-to-stay-at-helm/Matt Doherty strongly backed Stephen Kenny to remain as Republic of Ireland manager in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 defeat to the Netherlands.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:40:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417282-matt-doherty-desperate-for-kenny-to-stay-at-helm/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417229-preview-same-clubs-new-faces-in-shels-athlone-rematch/Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide in the Sports Direct FAI Cup final once again after a tumultuous 12 months that's changed the make-up of both squads dramatically.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:07:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417229-preview-same-clubs-new-faces-in-shels-athlone-rematch/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417283-didnt-take-one-step-back-kenny-defiant-in-defeat/Ireland came to spoil the party, but in truth, the festivities kicked off after just 12 minutes of this final Euro 2024 clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:43:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417283-didnt-take-one-step-back-kenny-defiant-in-defeat/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417218-ireland-end-campaign-with-limp-defeat-to-netherlands/The Republic of Ireland's disappointing Euro 2024 campaign ended in defeat, as Stephen Kenny's side were outclassed by a dominant Dutch unit at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:55:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417218-ireland-end-campaign-with-limp-defeat-to-netherlands/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417270-player-ratings-bazunu-impresses-on-dour-night/The Republic of Ireland fell to a tame 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam tonight, as a disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign ended with a whimper. Here's how we rated the players.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:11:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417270-player-ratings-bazunu-impresses-on-dour-night/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417258-euro-qualifier-netherlands-v-rep-of-ireland-updates/The Republic of Ireland have been beaten by the Netherlands in their final their game of the Euro 2024 qualification campaign. Read back on how it unfolded.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:19:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417258-euro-qualifier-netherlands-v-rep-of-ireland-updates/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417274-france-demolish-10-man-gibraltar-14-0-in-record-win/France recorded the biggest victory in European Championship qualifying with a 14-0 rout of 10-man Gibraltar on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick and Warren Zaire-Emery scored on his debut.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:39:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417274-france-demolish-10-man-gibraltar-14-0-in-record-win/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417273-kenny-admits-its-quite-possible-hes-close-to-exit/Stephen Kenny remains hopeful he will stay on as Republic of Ireland boss but admitted it's "quite possible" that his reign will end after Tuesday's friendly against New Zealand.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:01:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417273-kenny-admits-its-quite-possible-hes-close-to-exit/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417252-doherty-captain-as-ferguson-starts-in-amsterdam/Matt Doherty has been named captain as Ireland take on the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:39:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417252-doherty-captain-as-ferguson-starts-in-amsterdam/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417219-hannah-healy-on-the-rise-after-big-shels-breakthrough/Shelbourne's 15-year-old midfielder Hannah Healy is on the rise and plotting out her future after a breakthrough campaign.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:33:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417219-hannah-healy-on-the-rise-after-big-shels-breakthrough/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417113-kenny-not-for-turning-even-if-the-end-of-the-road-nears/Should tonight's Euro 2024 qualifier in Amsterdam prove to be Stephen Kenny's last competitive match in charge of the national team, the manager looks set to go out all guns blazing.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:16:07 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417113-kenny-not-for-turning-even-if-the-end-of-the-road-nears/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417242-wsl-james-shines-as-chelsea-thrash-liverpool/England striker Lauren James scored a superb hat-trick and added an assist as Chelsea beat Liverpool 5-1 to maintain their 100% winning record and move six points clear atop the Women's Super League.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:48:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417242-wsl-james-shines-as-chelsea-thrash-liverpool/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417202-postcard-from-amsterdam-cruyff-cruise-indoor-booze/It's been raining all morning in Amsterdam, which means the thousands of Ireland fans who have travelled are set to seek indoor pursuits to pass the time on matchday in this great European city.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:35:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417202-postcard-from-amsterdam-cruyff-cruise-indoor-booze/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417226-euro-qualifying-wrap-draw-dents-welsh-automatic-push/Wales' hopes of qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 were dented by a 1-1 draw in Armenia.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:12:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417226-euro-qualifying-wrap-draw-dents-welsh-automatic-push/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417181-liverpool-fly-diazs-parents-to-the-uk-for-christmas/Liverpool have flown Luis Diaz's parents to Merseyside so they can spend Christmas with their son after their recent kidnapping ordeal.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 08:22:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417181-liverpool-fly-diazs-parents-to-the-uk-for-christmas/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417193-oneill-no-short-term-answer-to-northern-ireland-woes/Michael O'Neill admitted there will be no quick fix to Northern Ireland's problems after a young side were beaten 4-0 by Finland to make it seven defeats from nine in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:13:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1118/1417193-oneill-no-short-term-answer-to-northern-ireland-woes/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417149-ferguson-very-positive-ahead-of-dutch-game-says-kenny/Chiedozie Ogbene was emphatically ruled out of the Netherlands clash at the pre-match press conference, and while it is an obvious blow to Ireland's chances, the manager must have known that he had little chance of playing in Amsterdam.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:24:26 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417149-ferguson-very-positive-ahead-of-dutch-game-says-kenny/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417105-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/Ireland travel to Amsterdam where Stephen Kenny aims to pick up an "extraordinary" away win.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:24:06 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417105-euro-2024-netherlands-v-ireland-all-you-need-to-know/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417130-ogbene-blow-for-ireland-on-eve-of-amsterdam-encounter/Ireland have been dealt a hammer-blow on the eve of their Euro qualifying clash with the Netherlands in Amsterdam as Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out through injury.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:07:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417130-ogbene-blow-for-ireland-on-eve-of-amsterdam-encounter/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417116-norway-late-show-brings-end-to-irelands-unbeaten-start/Norway ended the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' winning run in Euro 2025 qualifying by beating Jim Crawford's team 3-2 at the Marienlyst Stadion in Drammen.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:23:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417116-norway-late-show-brings-end-to-irelands-unbeaten-start/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417117-euro-under-21-qualifier-norway-v-ireland/Ireland suffer their first defeat of the campaign as Norway come from behind to beat Jim Crawford's men.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:51:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417117-euro-under-21-qualifier-norway-v-ireland/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417141-fai-post-small-surplus-for-2022-debt-now-close-to-51m/Following the publication of its accounts for 2022, the FAI recorded a surplus of €3.5m, with commericial revenue and matchday income also showing an increase, as the debt figure now stands at €50.9m.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:32:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417141-fai-post-small-surplus-for-2022-debt-now-close-to-51m/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417155-charlton-tributes-outshine-dour-england-win-over-malta/England's final home match of the year will be remembered for the pre-match tributes to Bobby Charlton rather than the football that followed as Gareth Southgate's side limped to a 2-0 win against Malta.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:12:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417155-charlton-tributes-outshine-dour-england-win-over-malta/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417157-albania-and-denmark-qualify-for-euro-2024/Denmark and Albania both booked their places at Euro 2024 on a busy night of qualifying matches across the continent.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:58:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417157-albania-and-denmark-qualify-for-euro-2024/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417150-northern-ireland-frozen-out-as-finland-hit-four/Struggling Northern Ireland found no respite in the freezing temperatures of Helsinki as they suffered a seventh defeat of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign in a 4-0 loss to Finland.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:16:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417150-northern-ireland-frozen-out-as-finland-hit-four/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417061-everton-deducted-10-points-for-breaking-financial-rules/Everton have been deducted 10 points by an independent commission after being found to have breached Premier League financial rules.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:31:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417061-everton-deducted-10-points-for-breaking-financial-rules/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417090-hes-a-good-one-koeman-lavishes-praise-on-ferguson/Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has revealed he has inside knowledge Ireland striker Evan Ferguson heading into Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier in Amsterdam.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:02:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417090-hes-a-good-one-koeman-lavishes-praise-on-ferguson/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1416986-diaz-brace-secures-shock-win-for-colombia-over-brazil/Luis Diaz scored twice as Colombia stunned Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, days after his father was released by kidnappers.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:11:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1416986-diaz-brace-secures-shock-win-for-colombia-over-brazil/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417089-goalkeeper-lee-steacy-rejoins-shamrock-rovers/Goalkeeper Lee Steacy has rejoined Shamrock Rovers after departing Cobh Ramblers.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:47:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417089-goalkeeper-lee-steacy-rejoins-shamrock-rovers/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416820-all-you-need-to-know-norway-u21-v-ireland-u21/Republic of Ireland Under-21s are in Norway for a vital Euro 2025 qualifier, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. We look ahead to the game here.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:05:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416820-all-you-need-to-know-norway-u21-v-ireland-u21/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417029-dennehy-steps-down-from-manager-role-at-kerry-fc/Kerry FC have confirmed that manager Billy Dennehy has vacated the hot seat at Mounthawk Park to focus on his role as sporting director of the First Division club.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:24:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1117/1417029-dennehy-steps-down-from-manager-role-at-kerry-fc/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416922-johnston-happy-to-be-involved-and-ready-to-impress/Mikey Johnston is first to admit that he is fortunate to be involved in the Ireland squad ahead of the final Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:04:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416922-johnston-happy-to-be-involved-and-ready-to-impress/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416961-slovakia-book-euros-spot-and-end-irish-playoff-hopes/Republic of Ireland's already remote chances of earning a Euro 2024 qualifying play-off place came to an emphatic end as Slovakia booked their spot in next year's finals with a 4-2 victory over Iceland in Bratislava.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:06:46 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416961-slovakia-book-euros-spot-and-end-irish-playoff-hopes/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416839-doyle-primed-for-another-big-tallaght-occasion/It's a familiar feeling for Leah Doyle as the excitement builds towards the 2023 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final on Sunday.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:58:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416839-doyle-primed-for-another-big-tallaght-occasion/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416867-shine-relishing-family-friendly-frenzy-on-cup-final-day/Whatever happens in Sunday's FAI Women's Cup final, Athlone Town's Kayleigh Shine will not be short of vocal support.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:09:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416867-shine-relishing-family-friendly-frenzy-on-cup-final-day/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416957-crawford-delighted-for-moran-but-keeps-focus-on-norway/Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford admits not having Andrew Moran available for Friday's crucial European Championship qualifier against Norway is a "loss" for his squad but is delighted that the attacking midfielder is making the step up to Stephen Kenny's senior team.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:46:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416957-crawford-delighted-for-moran-but-keeps-focus-on-norway/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416876-fai-regret-issues-arising-from-payments-to-ceo-hill/The FAI has vowed to learn lessons in relation to payments made to CEO Jonathan Hill and has also pledged to find a solution to its requirement to have 40% female representation on its board.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:27:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416876-fai-regret-issues-arising-from-payments-to-ceo-hill/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416946-arteta-incurs-fa-charge-over-rant-after-loss-at-magpies/Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association over comments he made after Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle earlier this month.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:38:06 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416946-arteta-incurs-fa-charge-over-rant-after-loss-at-magpies/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416942-scotland-strike-late-to-salvage-draw-in-georgia/Lawrence Shankland headed in a stoppage-time equaliser as a Scotland side already qualified for Euro 2024 picked up a 2-2 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:26:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416942-scotland-strike-late-to-salvage-draw-in-georgia/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416950-dutch-hit-by-more-injuries-ahead-of-irelands-visit/Injury plagued Netherlands were forced into another squad change on Thursday after defender Jeremie Frimpong was injured at training and pulled out of their European 2024 qualifiers which include the Republic of Ireland's final group game on Saturday in Amsterdam.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:48:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416950-dutch-hit-by-more-injuries-ahead-of-irelands-visit/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416899-honohan-joins-shamrock-rovers-kelly-leaves-dundalk/Shamrock Rovers have announced the signing of versatile defender Josh Honohan ahead of the 2024 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland season.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:39:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416899-honohan-joins-shamrock-rovers-kelly-leaves-dundalk/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416882-mcclean-called-up-as-cover-for-netherlands-clash/Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called up James McClean for the Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:59:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416882-mcclean-called-up-as-cover-for-netherlands-clash/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416928-werner-insists-focus-on-liverpool-amid-pga-tour-links/Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists owners Fenway Sports Group are not taking their eye off the ball as they diversify their sporting interests.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:46:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416928-werner-insists-focus-on-liverpool-amid-pga-tour-links/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416909-fifa-urged-to-publish-review-into-qatar-workers-issues/FIFA is facing fresh calls to take "urgent and concrete action" to remedy abuse suffered by World Cup migrant workers in Qatar.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:06:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416909-fifa-urged-to-publish-review-into-qatar-workers-issues/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416747-permutations-irelands-unlikely-path-to-play-off-spot/As things stand, the Republic of Ireland won't be getting a qualification play-off spot for Euro 2024 but there is a remote chance that it could happen if results were to go their way in two groups.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:10:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416747-permutations-irelands-unlikely-path-to-play-off-spot/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416813-mcgrath-keen-to-repay-courageous-kenny-in-amsterdam/Jamie McGrath is not writing Stephen Kenny off just yet, and the Aberdeen midfielder is looking to sign off the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high with a victory away from home against the Netherlands.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:08:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416813-mcgrath-keen-to-repay-courageous-kenny-in-amsterdam/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416809-comolli-says-toulouses-success-driven-by-data-and-ai/Toulouse president Damien Comolli insists that his club's use of data is the reason behind their success rather than "football wisdom".Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:33:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1116/1416809-comolli-says-toulouses-success-driven-by-data-and-ai/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416739-ebosele-ready-to-take-the-baton-and-impress-for-ireland/Festy Ebosele is making a name for himself, playing for Udinese in the top flight of Italian football, and the young Wexford native is hoping to break into Stephen Kenny's Ireland team ahead of Saturday's clash with the Netherlands in Amsterdam.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:03:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416739-ebosele-ready-to-take-the-baton-and-impress-for-ireland/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416677-athlone-boss-kilduff-wants-another-tallaght-glory-night/Ciaran Kilduff won it all in a glittering League of Ireland career as a player, but victory as Athlone Town manager in Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final would hit a little differently.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:06:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416677-athlone-boss-kilduff-wants-another-tallaght-glory-night/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416681-tallaght-native-devereux-out-to-follow-mccabe-blueprint/Rebecca Devereux grew up close to Tallaght Stadium, idolising Katie McCabe and dreaming of emulating the Republic of Ireland captain's achievements in the game. Now she's aiming to take a first step towards that target by lifting the Sports Direct FAI Cup on Sunday.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:19:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416681-tallaght-native-devereux-out-to-follow-mccabe-blueprint/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416700-oshea-happy-to-fight-to-play-for-club-and-country/Dara O'Shea is embracing what has been a tough return to the top flight in England and the Dublin-born defender finds himself fighting on three fronts over the course of the first half of the season.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:50:38 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416700-oshea-happy-to-fight-to-play-for-club-and-country/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416745-bundesliga-first-after-etas-elevation-at-union-berlin/Marie-Louise Eta is set to become the first female coach in the Bundesliga after she was promoted to Union Berlin first-team duties as an assistant to interim boss Marco Grote.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:50:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416745-bundesliga-first-after-etas-elevation-at-union-berlin/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416744-womens-champions-league-chelsea-held-by-real-madrid/Chelsea had to settle for a point in their Champions League opener as Olga Carmona's penalty saw Emma Hayes' side held 2-2 at Real Madrid.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:57:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416744-womens-champions-league-chelsea-held-by-real-madrid/Soccerhttps://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416638-pfai-team-of-year-includes-one-shamrock-rovers-player/Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers have just one player on this year's PFAI Team of the Year with seven clubs represented.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:35:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/1115/1416638-pfai-team-of-year-includes-one-shamrock-rovers-player/Soccer