Classy Collins comes from a family steeped in football at home and abroad

The glass-doored lift situated in the centre of the 24-storey Baku Hilton, the base for the Ireland team on their stay in Azerbaijan, offers guests...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 8, 2021

St Mirren's Jamie McGrath reveals he almost got arrested on last visit to Azerbaijan as he prepares to return with Ireland

St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath will return to Azerbaijan hoping the trip is less eventful than his last visit.
SCOTSMAN.COM Oct 7, 2021

Preview: Azerbaijan vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Azerbaijan and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 7, 2021

Celtic star Liam Scales called up to Ireland squad for Azerbaijan and Qatar double-header

CELTIC defender Liam Scales has been called up to the Ireland national team for their double-header with Azerbaijan and Qatar. The 23-year-old...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Oct 7, 2021

St Mirren man Jamie McGrath reveals he nearly got ARRESTED in Azerbaijan as he gets set for Ireland return

The midfielder heads back to Azerbaijan for the first time since he was playing for Dundalk in 2019 - and he's hoping for better luck this time.
DAILY RECORD Oct 7, 2021

Liam Scales called into Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan

UNCAPPED defender Liam Scales has been drafted into the Ireland squad as defensive cover for Saturday's World Cup tie in Azerbaijan.
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 7, 2021

Prediction: Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland

SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 7, 2021

'I nearly got arrested!' - Ireland's Jamie McGrath on his last visit to Azerbaijan

The midfielder was with Dundalk at the time and an interview almost went badly wrong before the Champions League clash with Qarabag
IRISH MIRROR Oct 7, 2021

Ex-Dundalk star McGrath hoping to avoid run-in with the police in Azerbaijan as Ireland seek morale-boosting win in Baku

JAMIE McGRATH feared he was going to be arrested on his first trip to Baku — now he hopes it will be the latest step in his development. The St...
THESUN.IE Oct 7, 2021

‘We will make life difficult for Ireland’ says Azerbaijan boss

Azerbaijan have vowed to “make life difficult” for Ireland in Baku on Saturday as Stephen Kenny’s side search for their first competitive win of...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 7, 2021

'I just don't know why they took a more relaxed approach' - PFAI chief Stephen McGuinness on Premier League's Covid stance

Callum Robinson is one of a number of players in Stephen Kenny's Ireland squad in Azerbaijan who have not been double-jabbed
IRISH MIRROR Oct 6, 2021

Gavin Bazunu reveals Manchester City transfer stance as he plots his future amid Portsmouth loan

The 19-year-old goalkeeper is currently away with the Republic of Ireland for games against Azerbaijan and Qatar that will continue his impressive...
HAMPSHIRELIVE.NEWS Oct 6, 2021

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s ‘not above criticism’

Callum Robinson calls for patience ahead of trip to Azerbaijan
THE IRISH TIMES Oct 5, 2021

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s ‘not above criticism’ ahead of Azerbaijan clash

Callum Robinson calls for patience ahead of trip to Baku
THE IRISH TIMES Oct 5, 2021

In form Callum Robinson hoping to make impact on Ireland return

WBA star Callum Robinson is hoping to make a striking impression as he returns to Stephen Kenny’s squad for this week’s World Cup qualification...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 5, 2021

Ryan Manning an injury concern ahead of Azerbaijan clash

But Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly returned to take a full part in today's training session in Dublin
IRISH MIRROR Oct 5, 2021

What channel is Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland on? TV and live stream info for the game

Stephen Kenny's side were held to a 1-1 draw when the sides met at the Aviva Stadium.
BELFASTLIVE Oct 5, 2021

Azerbaijan v Ireland date, kick-off time, TV channel and stream information, betting odds and more

The Boys in Green travel to Baku for a World Cup qualifier
IRISH MIRROR Oct 5, 2021

Ireland Keeper Gavin Bazunu ready to move ‘to the next level’ ahead of World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan

GAVIN BAZUNU is not one for standing still. He could be forgiven for getting his teenage kicks from being Ireland’s first-choice goalkeeper at just...
THESUN.IE Oct 5, 2021

Gavin Bazunu eyeing up Manchester City starting spot in future as he focuses on Azerbaijan

Bazunu is back in the Ireland set up as he continues his sharp rise to the top.
IRISH MIRROR Oct 5, 2021

Solving goal struggle holds key to Stephen Kenny’s future as Ireland boss

When the Serbian squad, still cranky at the loss of two World Cup points in Dublin last month, gathered in Belgrade over the last 24 hours to...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 5, 2021

'We're not even thinking about that' - Bazunu not bothered by speculation around Kenny's future

Ireland’s teenage goalkeeper says all focus is on Saturday’s qualifier with Azerbaijan.
THE42.IE Oct 4, 2021

Matt Doherty hopes Stephen Kenny is in charge of Ireland ‘for a long time’

The Tottenham defender is backing the boss ahead of Saturday's qualifier in Azerbaijan
IRISH MIRROR Oct 4, 2021

Azerbaijan v Ireland: Team news, TV details and kick-off time

Ireland are back in action this week as they take on Azerbaijan in a World Cup qualifier. The...
PUNDITARENA.COM Oct 4, 2021

Forget philosophy - any sort of win will do for Stephen Kenny and Ireland this week

The Ireland manager is in a strange type of limbo and needs a result against Azerbaijan
THE IRISH TIMES Oct 4, 2021

Nathan Collins enjoys Premier League debut for Burnley ahead of World Cup qualifier

Uuncapped duo Nathan Collins and Will Keane reported for international duty today ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on a high...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 4, 2021

Stephen Kenny must get results to realise his dream

Azerbaijan ahoy! Baku here we come. The Ireland squad will be flying out there later this week for a World Cup qualifier next Saturday that is a...
INDEPENDENT.IE Oct 3, 2021

‘People would be following us’: How Joe Kendrick’s Azerbaijan move turned into a nightmare

Former Drogheda player’s move to Neftçi PFK quickly turned sinister after arrival
THE IRISH TIMES Oct 2, 2021

The Ireland team Stephen Kenny should pick against Azerbaijan

The team to get the job done. Last month saw Ireland draw 1-1 at home against Azerbaijan, in...
PUNDITARENA.COM Sep 30, 2021

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan
THE IRISH TIMES Sep 30, 2021

Wigan striker Keane handed first Ireland call-up

Wigan striker Will Keane has been given his first call-up for the Republic of Ireland for their matches against Azerbaijan and Qatar in October.
SKYSPORTS Sep 30, 2021

Will Keane included in 26-man Ireland squad

Will Keane has received his first Republic of Ireland call-up in Stephen Kenny's 26-man squad for the upcoming games against Azerbaijan and Qatar
BREAKINGNEWS.IE Sep 30, 2021

Stephen Kenny names 26-man Ireland squad for Azerbaijan qualifier

Wigan Athletic striker Will Keane earns his first call-up as Jason Knight returns to fold
THE IRISH TIMES Sep 30, 2021

Wigan striker Will Keane earns first call up as Stephen Kenny names Ireland squad for Azerbaijan qualifier

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named 26-man squad for the upcoming games against Azerbaijan and Qatar.
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 30, 2021

Republic of Ireland squad – Seamus Coleman and Darren Randolph out as Will Keane gets first call up by Stephen Kenny

SEAMUS COLEMAN will miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan as he has not been included in Stephen Kenny’s squad due to injury. While...
THESUN.IE Sep 30, 2021

Ireland squad for Azerbaijan and Qatar games: LIVE updates as Stephen Kenny names panel

Ireland face Azerbaijan on October 9 before taking on Qatar three days later
IRISH MIRROR Sep 30, 2021

Séamus Coleman set to miss Azerbaijan qualifier as Stephen Kenny prepares to name his Ireland squad

Stephen Kenny expects to lose his battle to have captain Séamus Coleman available for next week’s World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 30, 2021

Shane Duffy the stand-out as Ireland boss Stephen Kenny weighs up slim pickings for Azerbaijan trip

A midweek scouting mission for Stephen Kenny, the last game he attended before picking his squad for a World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan, took...
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 30, 2021

Séamus Coleman set to miss Azerbaijan qualifer as Stephen Kenny prepares to name his Ireland squad

Stephen Kenny expects to lose his battle to have captain Séamus Coleman available for next week’s World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 30, 2021

Darragh Lenihan out of the picture for Ireland's World Cup clash with Azerbaijan

The injured Blackburn defender's last involvement in Stephen Kenny's squad was in March
IRISH MIRROR Sep 29, 2021

Ireland boost: Enda Stevens back in training and pencilled in to play as early as next week

ENDA Stevens is back in training with Sheffield United, in a boost for Stephen Kenny ahead of next month's World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 17, 2021

OFFICIAL - Keisuke Honda restarts from Lithuania

Keisuke Honda restarts from Lithuania. After his adventure at Neftci Baku, in Azerbaijan, the Japanese attacking midfielder has signed with FK...
TRANSFERMARKETWEB.COM Sep 14, 2021

OFFICIAL - Former AC Milan restarts from Lithuania

Keisuke Honda restarts from Lithuania. Free after the end of his adventure at Neftçi Baku, in Azerbaijan, the Japanese attacking midfielder has...
TRANSFERMARKETWEB.COM Sep 14, 2021

Bernardo Silva shines to break Leicester resistance in glittering show

There is more than one Manchester club with a brilliant Portuguese forward. Fresh from scoring for his country in Azerbaijan in midweek after...
INDEPENDENT.IE Sep 12, 2021

73% duels won: Man City dynamo with 120 touches will have wowed Pep with performance - opinion

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will have been delighted with the performances of his players in Portugal’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Tuesday....
FOOTBALLFANCAST Sep 8, 2021

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes mobbed by fans wanting selfie during Portugal game

Bruno Fernandes was in excellent form for Portugal against Azerbaijan but he was mobbed by four fans who were desperate for a selfie during the game
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Sep 8, 2021

Man City ace Joao Cancelo wows fans with double nutmeg in 3-0 Portugal win

The 27-year-old right-back also grabbed an assist as Portugal won away to Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night to go above Serbia...
DAILY STAR Sep 8, 2021

Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes mobbed by fans mid-game desperate for a selfie

The Manchester United talisman played a starring role as Portugal beat Azerbaijan in Baku in Bruno Fernandes' final game before linking up with...
MIRROR Sep 8, 2021

Portugal Player Ratings vs Azerbaijan: 9/10 duo Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes stun; rest get between 6 and 8

Joao Cancelo and Bruno Fernandes were in stunning form as Portugal cruised to a 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
THE HARD TACKLE Sep 8, 2021

'Ronaldo can retire' - Liverpool fans react to Diogo Jota's goal and assist for Portugal

With Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Jota excelled in attack for the Selecao in their 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Tuesday night
LIVERPOOL ECHO Sep 8, 2021

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Serbia: Milenkovic own goal cancels out Milinkovic-Savic's first-half header

Stephen Kenny's men came into the match after a disappointing 1-1 stalemate with Azerbaijan and fell behind to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's first-half...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Sep 7, 2021

Bruno Fernandes mobbed for selfie during Portugal’s win over Azerbaijan

The Man Utd star was not impressed
METRO.CO.UK Sep 7, 2021

NATIONS - Qualif 2022: Portugal wins quietly in Azerbaijan

Portugal continues. After a sluggish victory against Ireland (2-1), Fernando Santos' men quietly won in Baku, against Azerbaijan.
TRANSFERMARKETWEB.COM Sep 7, 2021

Fans invade pitch to take selfies with Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes during Portugal’s clash with Azerbaijan in Baku

THIS is the moment footy fans invaded the pitch to take selfies with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes. The incident happened on Tuesday as...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 7, 2021

Portugal overcomes Ronaldo’s absence, beats Azerbaijan 3-0

Portugal has overcome the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo to comfortably defeat Azerbaijan 3-0 and take the lead in its World Cup qualifying group
SEATTLETIMES.COM Sep 7, 2021

Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva fill Cristiano Ronaldo’s sizeable boots as Liverpool and Man City pair score in Portugal victory

Portugal may have gone into the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan without Cristiano Ronaldo but they needn’t have worried. Manchester United’s...
TALKSPORT Sep 7, 2021

Portugal fans evade security to take selfies with Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes mid-game

Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan had to be stopped as a group of fans evaded security at the Baku Olympic Stadium to take a selfie...
DAILY STAR Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan 0-3 Portugal: Jota seals comfortable victory despite absence of suspended Ronaldo

Portugal leapfrogged Serbia to take top spot in World Cup qualifying Group A after a comfortable victory in Baku on Tuesday night.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Sep 7, 2021

Jota on target as Portugal put three past Azerbaijan

"World Cup Qualification UEFA, Baku Olympic Stadium - Azerbaijan 0 Portugal 3 (B. Silva 26, Silva 31, Jota 75)"
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan 0-3 Portugal: Portugal beat Azerbaijan to go top of group

A 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan moves Portugal to the top of Group A - but automatic World Cup qualification remains in the balance.
BBC.COM Sep 7, 2021

LIVE: Azerbaijan vs Portugal

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GOAL.COM Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan v Portugal - Follow LIVE

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EUROSPORT.CO.UK Sep 7, 2021

Aaron Connolly left out of Ireland matchday squad for Serbia clash

The Brighton striker is not in the 23-man squad for the match after playing against both Portugal and Azerbaijan in the past week
IRISH MIRROR Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan vs Portugal LIVE: Stream, TV channel, score and teams with Ronaldo OUT – World Cup qualifier latest updates

PORTUGAL take on Azerbaijan in Baku as they look to go top of World Cup qualifying Group A. Cristiano Ronaldo inspired his nation to a 2-1 win over...
THE SUN Sep 7, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Man Utd training session and meets Solskjaer at Carrington ahead of Newcastle clash

CRISTIANO RONALDO returned to Manchester United’s Carrington training base today. Having been suspended for Portugal’s clash with Azerbaijan...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan vs Portugal: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for World Cup 2022 qualifier

PORTUGAL head to Azerbaijan without Cristiano Ronaldo as they look to leapfrog Serbia at the top of World Cup qualifying Group A. Fernando Santos’...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 7, 2021

Azerbaijan vs Portugal Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Portugal will be aiming to end the international break with a third successive win when they face Azerbaijan in Baku on Tuesday.
THE HARD TACKLE Sep 6, 2021

Ireland vs Serbia: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifier

IRELAND take on Group A World Cup qualifying leaders Serbia in their final clash of the international break. The Irish lost 2-1 to Portugal in...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 6, 2021

'He got his team selection wrong and I worry that he got it wrong for the wrong reasons'

The Republic of Ireland’s draw with Azerbaijan was dissected on the latest episode of The Football Family.
THE JOURNAL (IE Sep 6, 2021
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