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Keane free to face England

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:00 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy has agreed to let striker Robbie Keane join the Republic of Ireland's squad for their upcoming friendlies against England and Georgia after the MLS club originally said he couldn't leave.

The Crazy Gang conquer Wembley

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:47:00 GMT

On its 25th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls how Wimbledon edged Liverpool in arguably the biggest upset in FA Cup final history.

Spain triumph, Montenegro hold firm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up another massive evening of European Brazil 2014 qualifying highlighted by a crucial win for world champions Spain on their trip to Paris, while Montenegro and England remain evenly poised after a hard-fought draw.

Alaba's last-minute equaliser saves Austria

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:19:00 GMT

A Jonathan Walters brace looked to be enough to secure three points for Ireland, but David Alaba's 92nd minute equaliser saved a point for the visitors.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Keane ruled out of Austria clash

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:38:00 GMT

Robbie Keane has had to pull out of the Republic of Ireland squad and will miss their upcoming FIFA World Cup™ qualifier with Austria after suffering a calf injury against Sweden.

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Ireland hold on to draw with Sweden

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland was able to hold off Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden to earn a point with a goalless draw to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Hefty hauls and speedy strikes

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Notable goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, Kris Commons and Mario Balotelli feature alongside New Zealand's new record champions in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Wales announce Ireland friendly

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:02:00 GMT

Wales have announced that they are to tackle Celtic rivals the Republic of Ireland in a friendly international in August.

England exact revenge in Cyprus

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

Some four months prior to UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden, England laid down a marker with victory over Canada in the Cyprus Cup final. FIFA.com reviews the action.

Friday night lights in Ireland

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:35:00 GMT

Take a trip to the Republic of Ireland with FIFA.com and FIFA TV, where summer football is helping Irish clubs compete on the European stage.

Coleman and Wilson in Ireland squad

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni has called up defenders Seamus Coleman and Marc Wilson for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.

United Nations!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:25:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s features a Manchester United squad with a British Isles theme.

The Week in Quotes

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:12:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saluting himself, Gennaro Gattuso and Wayne Rooney on the Messi-Ronaldo debate, Pele criticising Neymar and Kevin Constant on joining AC Milan without knowing!

The flowers of Manchester

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:44:00 GMT

Exactly fifty-five years ago, the world was rocked by the news that Manchester United's young team had been involved in a plane crash.

Koller: Austria must stop Bale

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:02:00 GMT

Marcel Koller has warned his Austria players about the threat of Gareth Bale and explained why taking on Wales will be ideal preparation for Austria.

FIFA President mourns Celtic legend Fallon

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:52:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his sympathy over the loss of Celtic legend Sean Fallon, who passed away aged 90.

Coleman signs new Everton deal

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Everton have agreed a five-and-a-half year contract with Republic of Ireland international Seamus Coleman, who has spoken of his delight at the new deal.

Who should your club sign?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you reckon your club should sign in January 2013.

UEFA confirm multi-city EURO 2020

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:50:00 GMT

UEFA have confirmed that UEFA EURO 2020 will not take place in a single country, instead being staged across multiple cities around the continent.

Drama, draws and dazzling displays

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:00 GMT

A busy night of international football saw France claim a late win against Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez shine, while Saudi Arabia claimed a famous draw with Argentina.

Veteran Keane illuminates the Galaxy

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:26:00 GMT

Robbie Keane has been instrumental to Los Angeles Galaxy moving on to the cusp of an MLS Cup place. And though the Irish forward remains modest, Bruce Arena, Todd Dunivant and Mike Magee have showered him in praise.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Hoolahan named for Ireland

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In-form Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan is set for his first Republic of Ireland cap for four years as Giovanni Trapattoni's side seek to bounce back against Greece in a fortnight following recent poor form.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:02:00 GMT

Featuring Ronaldinho on why he likes to smell nice when he plays, Gary Neville and Samuel Eto’o having digs at Ryan Babel and Alex Song respectively, and Jorge Valdano on why Neymar is the best footballer in the world.

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Irish finish strong to brush aside Faroes

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:38:00 GMT

Despite a goalless first half, Republic of Ireland emerged 4-1 winners away to Faroe Islands to revive their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Ireland receive Keane boost

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:53:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland have been given a boost as they look to recover from their 6-1 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying defeat to Germany with the return of captain Robbie Keane from injury.

Germany hit six past Ireland

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:11:00 GMT

A Marco Reus brace, together with goals from Mesut Ozil, Miroslav Klose and a double from Toni Kroos gave Germany a 6-1 win over Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Trapattoni seeks new style to combat Germany

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:29:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland are set to utilise a 4-3-3 format on Friday when they welcome European heavyweights Germany to Dublin for an important 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifier.

Schweinsteiger explains remarks, lauds Irish passion

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:26:00 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger has explained the comments he made about some of his Germany squad-mates and spoken about the fantastic atmosphere Republic of Ireland supporters create.

Schweinsteiger returns for Germany

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:18:00 GMT

Bastian Schweinsteiger was today included in the Germany squad to face the Republic of Ireland and Sweden in the upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers.

The history of the penalty

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:24:00 GMT

In our Video of the Week, FIFA.com looks at who was responsible for the invention of the penalty kick and which obstacles he had to overcome before his idea was finally accepted into the rules of football.

Mr Hat-Trick savouring life in Iran

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats with Eamon Zayed about his transfer to Persepolis, his ambitions to represent Libya, the differences between Asian and European football, and his new nickname.

Irish confirm Greece and Poland friendlies

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland have confirmed that they have arranged home friendlies against Greece and Poland ahead of their next FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Everton's Gibson out for five weeks

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson is set to be out for around five weeks with a thigh strain, his club manager David Moyes has confirmed.

England to play Brazil and Ireland in 2013

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:53:00 GMT

England will play friendlies against Brazil and the Republic of Ireland in 2013 as a way of launching the Football Association's 150th anniversary, the national governing body announced on Wednesday.

Powerhouses make steady progress

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action from Europe on a positive evening for the continent's major nations, although both Germany and Spain were made to work overtime before collecting wins.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Big guns hit ground running

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:56:00 GMT

The likes of England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal made winning starts to European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Italy were held to a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.

Republic edge Kazakhs on the road

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:26:00 GMT

Last-gasp goals from Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle saved the Republic of Ireland's blushes as they came from behind to edge to a dramatic victory over Kazakhstan in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying.

Road to Brazil begins in Europe

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:41:00 GMT

All 53 European member associations will be involved in the first round of FIFA World Cup preliminaries this Friday and Saturday as the road to Brazil begins in the Old Continent.

Relive the qualifiers

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Review all the action from qualifying matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™across Asia, Europe, South America, as well as North, Central America and the Caribbean on Friday and Tuesday, via FIFA.com's exclusive MatchCast.

Bierhoff: Germany have a tough group

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Oliver Bierhoff believes Germany will be tested in Group C of European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Miroslav Klose has set his sights of lifting international football's biggest prize.

Live Your Goals leaves an impact in Ireland

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:17:00 GMT

FIFA's Live Your Goals programme called into Fingal, Ireland in August for the tenth festival of football in the north Dublin town. There was a special emphasis on attracting girls to play, with incredible results.

Duff retires from Ireland duty

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:23:00 GMT

Fulham winger Damien Duff has retired from international duty with the Republic of Ireland.

O'Shea: We have room for improvement

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:26:00 GMT

Stand-in Republic of Ireland captain John O'Shea was positive following Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Serbia, but felt they are still not performing to their full potential.