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Duff Takes Captain's Armband

Duff Takes Captain's Armband

Republic of Ireland attacker Damien Duff will celebrate his 100th cap by captaining his side in their Euro 2012 clash with Italy. 18 Jun 2012
Prandelli Plans To Unleash Balotelli

Prandelli Plans To Unleash Balotelli

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has revealed Mario Balotelli is on course to be available for Monday's crucial Euro 2012 clash with Ireland. 18 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Slams Keane Over Ireland Criticism

Trapattoni Slams Keane Over Ireland Criticism

Giovanni Trapattoni has hit back at former Ireland captain Roy Keane after his comments about the nation's performance at Euro 2012. 16 Jun 2012
Torres: We Saw The Real Spain

Torres: We Saw The Real Spain

Fernando Torres believes that Spain's 4-0 victory over Republic of Ireland on Thursday represented a true representation of his side's ability. 15 Jun 2012
Cox Calls For Irish Pride

Cox Calls For Irish Pride

Republic of Ireland striker Simon Cox wants his team to play with pride against Italy despite their early exit from Euro 2012. 15 Jun 2012
Xavi Praises 'Excellent' Spain

Xavi Praises 'Excellent' Spain

Spain midfielder Xavi has hailed his team's display following their 4-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. 15 Jun 2012
Del Bosque Proud Of Spain Performance

Del Bosque Proud Of Spain Performance

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque was overjoyed with his side's performance in the 4-0 thrashing of Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012 on Thursday. 15 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Calls For Change After Euro Exit

Trapattoni Calls For Change After Euro Exit

Giovanni Trapattoni has suggested that it is time to change his system in the wake of the Republic of Ireland's 4-0 defeat to Spain. 15 Jun 2012
Spanish Masterclass For Ireland

Spanish Masterclass For Ireland

Ireland are out of contention for Euro 2012 after a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in a Group C encounter in Gdansk on Thursday night. 15 Jun 2012
Spain v Ireland Pics

Spain v Ireland Pics

All the colour and match action as Spain gave the Irish a masterclass. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jun 2012
Del Bosque Wary Of Irish

Del Bosque Wary Of Irish

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed the suggestion that the Republic of Ireland are incapable of hurting his side in attack. 14 Jun 2012
Alonso Calls For 'Patient' Spain

Alonso Calls For 'Patient' Spain

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso believes patience is the key to success against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. 14 Jun 2012
Preview: Spain v Ireland

Preview: Spain v Ireland

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has not ruled out continuing his striker-less experiment against Ireland at Euro 2012 on Thursday. 14 Jun 2012
Given Plots Spain Surprise

Given Plots Spain Surprise

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given believes his side must take inspiration from England's 1-0 win over Spain in November 2011. 14 Jun 2012
Keane Optimistic Ahead Of Spain Clash

Keane Optimistic Ahead Of Spain Clash

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane was defiant when asked about his side's chances of beating Spain at Euro 2012 on Thursday. 14 Jun 2012
Ireland Eager For Challenge Of Spain

Ireland Eager For Challenge Of Spain

Sean St Ledger and John O'Shea know Ireland must perform well if they are to get anything out of their Euro 2012 game against Spain. 13 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Defends McClean Decision

Trapattoni Defends McClean Decision

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has defended his decision to leave James McClean on the bench in the 3-1 defeat to Croatia. 12 Jun 2012
Croatia v Ireland Pics

Croatia v Ireland Pics

All the colour and match action from Croatia's 3-1 demolition of the Irish. Pics by Getty Images. 11 Jun 2012
Ireland Crushed By Croatia

Ireland Crushed By Croatia

Croatia took charge of Group C with a 3-1 victory on Sunday as Ireland's usually reliable defence crumbled in Poznan. 11 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Appeals For Error-Free Opener

Trapattoni Appeals For Error-Free Opener

Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his Republic of Ireland side that they must avoid mistakes against Croatia on Sunday. 10 Jun 2012
Euro 2012 Preview: Ireland v Croatia

Euro 2012 Preview: Ireland v Croatia

CROATIA are capable of surprising at Euro 2012, but face what is a crucial opening clash against the Republic of Ireland. 10 Jun 2012