World Cup 2014
# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
Carlos Queiroz sparks crowd fury with ‘obscene gesture’ as Iran seal World Cup spot
Alex Ferguson’s old pal didn’t learn this at Old Trafford. Right?
Less than a year to World Cup, Brazil rocked by massive protests
More than 200,000 people marched in the country’s largest protests in 20 years.
# world-cup-2014 - Monday 17 June, 2013
Sensational own goal ends South Africa’s World Cup dreams
Bernard Parker scored at both ends in last night’s qualifier in Addis Ababa.
# world-cup-2014 - Friday 14 June, 2013
Football would be a scary place if Anderson Silva played for Brazil
The UFC legend should stick to the Octagon.
# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Zlatan double hands 10-man Sweden win over Faroes
Ireland, Austria and now the Swedes all sit on 11 points in Group C after tonight’s result.
‘They threatened to keep my passport if I didn’t sign’ – Eamon Zayed
The out-of-contract striker is weighing up his options and concentrating on international football after finiding himself in a sticky situation.
# world-cup-2014 - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Everyone relax… Pele says Brazil will win the World Cup next summer
But what about Colombia, dude?
Epic fail at throw-in by Jamaican player in 2014 World Cup qualifier
Now this is a foul throw.
# world-cup-2014 - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Late penalty sees Japan become first team to qualify for Brazil 2014
Keisuke Honda scored from the spot in injury-time to earn a 1-1 draw with Australia in Saitama.
# 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
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
Mid-term report: a game-by-game look at Trap’s performance so far on the road to Brazil
It hasn’t *all* been bad, you know.
# 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.
Sweden v Ireland: Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s opposition
There’s more to them than Zlatan, you know.
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.
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
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
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.
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