In a significant development for Ireland’s World Cup preparations, manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has introduced fresh talent into the national team. Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor have been named in the starting lineup for the upcoming friendly against Senegal at the Aviva Stadium. This match marks their first start for the senior team, as Hallgrímsson evaluates his squad ahead of the …
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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Ireland’s absence from the tournament since 2002 will be nearly 24 years old. The nation’s last World Cup appearance ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Spain, a game they arguably should have won. Despite near-misses since, including the infamous Thierry Henry handball incident in 2010, Ireland’s attempts to qualify have been thwarted. …
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Watford manager Tom Cleverley praised Republic of Ireland underage international Rocco Vata for his late heroics in the team’s 1-0 victory over Portsmouth on St Stephen’s Day, describing him as “an animal around the box.” The 19-year-old, who joined Watford last summer from Celtic, made an immediate impact after coming off the bench at halftime. Vata scored the decisive goal …
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