‘We're so proud to be Irish’ – Dara O’Shea pinpoints traits he feels will boost World Cup qualification chances
DARA O'Shea believes Ireland's World Cup hopes can be more than just paper talk — if they follow the manager's laws of momentum.
Ireland face...
Celtic-bound star could be set for his first Scotland cap as Steve Clarke eyes late call up for Liechtenstein clash
STEVE CLARKE will turn to exiting Aberdeen goalkeeper Ryan Doohan to answer Scotland’s goalkeeping SOS.
Head coach Clarke’s been left with an...
Eamon Dunphy changes tune on Hallgrimsson as he backs Ireland for World Cup play-off ‘if not more’ after Senegal draw
EAMON DUNPHY seems to have changed his tune on Heimir Hallgrimsson following Ireland’s draw with Senegal.
The Boys in Green drew 1-1 with the...
Republic of Ireland held to 1-1 draw by Senegal as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side impress in fiery friendly
THERE was a flock of seagulls, a flying winger, and then Ireland had their wings clipped.
The Boys in Green were held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal at...
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 6 June
There is lots of international football on Friday with a whole host of 2026 World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches.
Ireland, Wales, Italy and...
Bulgaria-Cyprus, Hristo Botev Stadium (Plovdiv)
Bulgaria vs Cyprus: all the latest Friendly Matches 2026 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Preview: Bulgaria vs. Cyprus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Bulgaria and Cyprus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
International round-up: Millwall striker finds the net
MIHAILO Ivanovic bagged a goal for Serbia’s under-21s as they lost a friendly 2-1 to Bulgaria on May 31, 2025. Ivanovic, 20, has been a regular for...
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Republic of Ireland play the first of two post-season friendlies on Friday night as they welcome Senegal to the Aviva Stadium.
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Bulgaria-Estonia, Slavia (Sofia)
Bulgaria vs Estonia: all the latest World Cup Women's Nations League League Phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Ghanaian Players who won trophies in the 2024/25 football season
After a comprehensive review of Ghanaian footballers' exploits around the world, several players concluded the 2024/25 season with silverware for...
Aberdeen ends 35-year wait for Scottish Cup by upsetting Celtic in shootout
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Aberdeen denied Celtic a treble and secured its first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years after an extra-time final at...
Ex-Leeds United captain proves impact for defeated cup finalists as European glory within reach
Former Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper watched on as his CSKA-Sofia side were beaten in the Bulgarian Cup final.
Bernard Tekpetey wins Bulgarian Cup with Ludogorets, ends season with double
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has won the Bulgarian Cup with Ludogorets, ending the season with the League and Cup double. The 27-year-old, who...
Heimir Hallgrimsson gives first call-up to four Ireland players in squad for friendlies vs Senegal and Luxembourg
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has handed first senior call-ups to four players.
Shamrock Rovers' Josh Honohan, John Joe Patrick Finn of Stade de Reims and...
Aberdeen keeper Dimitar Mitov on power of positive thinking ahead of Celtic showdown
Bulgarian international Mitov is determined to win the remaining Premiership games against Celtic and Dundee United for a chance at third place.
On This Day (13 May 1934): Sunderland impress on the continent!
Alex Hastings got a warm welcome when Sunderland returned to Spain the following year...
Some red and white-themed holiday reading for you,...
Here’s the goal that earned Ireland youngster Rocco Vata his end-of-season award at Watford
Rocco Vata made his senior Ireland debut in the recent Nations League play-off against Bulgaria.
Sheffield United set to AXE club scouts as they turn to never-before-seen method to sign new players
SHEFFIELD UNITED are turning to an Anglo-American AI talent spotting company to find new players — and that will mean the axe for top scouts
The...
Ilia Gruev delivers 10-word verdict on Leeds United season and numerical achievement with historic message
Bulgarian star Ilia Gruev has played a big role in taking Leeds up as champions.
Bernard Tekpetey wins fifth league title with Ludogorets
Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey has clinched another league title with Bulgarian giants FC Ludogorets Razgrad. The 27-year-old who has spent...
Germany World Cup winning-legend Lothar Matthaus ‘dating stunning brunette model, 26, who is 38 YEARS his junior’
GERMANY legend Lothar Matthaus has made a name for himself yet again – by reportedly dating a woman 38 YEARS his junior.
Matthaus, 64, lifted...
My Goodison No.38: Pele, Eusebio & Everton Greats
My first memory of Goodison is of being in the front row of the old Park End stand in August 1956. My Grandad was visiting from Ireland and my Dad...
Kwadwo Duah scores as Ludogorets celebrate 14th straight Bulgarian league title
Swiss-Ghanaian striker Kwadwo Duah delivered a key moment as Ludogorets secured their 14th straight Bulgarian league title in style.His second-half...
Celtic Player of the Day – Stiliyan Petrov
“Stan” is a regular pundit on television these days, and is as much loved by Celtic fans now as he was when he played for them in those momentous...
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Dimitar Mitov reveals driving factor behind Aberdeen injury return
Bulgaria international Mitov returned from a shoulder issue in time for the Dons' Scottish Cup semi-final win over Hearts.
Kwadwo Duah on target for Ludogorets in win over Spartak Varna
Swiss-Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Duah was on target for Ludogorets Razgrad in their 2-1 home victory over Spartak Varna in the Bulgarian top-flight....
Important streaming information for Easter Monday match
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‘PRICELESS,’ PETROV ON HATATE
REO HATATE will be a wanted man when the new transfer window opens in the summer. Former Celtic favourite Stiliyan Petrov is convinced the...
Leeds receive multiple approaches for midfield star as Elland Rd exit stance emerges - report
Ilia Gruev has struggled for game time this season at Leeds United. The Bulgarian midfielder has struggled with injuries and has fallen behind the...
Bulgaria-Luxembourg, Centenary Stadium (Ta' Qali)
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg 2024/25. All European Under-17 Championship 2026 match information including stats, goals, results, history, and more.
Bulgaria-Kosovo, Multifunctional Sports Venue Kolodrum Plovdiv (Plovdiv)
Bulgaria vs Kosovo: all the latest European Futsal Championship 2026 Main round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Silly for Celtic not to continue with Brendan Rodgers says Stan Petrov
Former Celtic star Stiliyan Petrov has urged the Celtic Board not to do anything silly that would risk losing a top manager like Brendan Rodgers…...
Bulgaria-Faroe Islands, Centenary Stadium (Ta' Qali)
Bulgaria vs Faroe Islands 2024/25. All European Under-17 Championship 2026 match information including stats, goals, results, history, and more.
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France-Bulgaria, Arena Saint-Etienne Métropole (Saint-Chamond)
France vs Bulgaria: all the latest European Futsal Championship 2026 Main round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Celtic star rated in the top 20 in the WORLD for his position in surprise new rankings
TWO stars of the Scottish Premiership have been named on a list of the top 100 players in their position in world football.
The Celtic hero of...
Tony Watt facing hunt for 15th club of his career as Dundee United set to wield axe
TONY WATT will most likely go down in history for one specific goal at one specific club.
But in the here and now, the 31-year-old looks set to...
Bulgaria-Malta, Centenary Stadium (Ta' Qali)
Bulgaria vs Malta: all the latest European Under-17 Championship 2025 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Ex-star identifies ‘sensible’ Heimir Hallgrimsson decisions that could transform Irish fortunes
Ireland secured back-to-back wins against Bulgaria in last month’s Nations League promotion/relegation play-off.
Georgia-Bulgaria, Spartak (Varna)
Georgia vs Bulgaria: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2025 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Israel-Bulgaria, BSC Stadium (Budaörs)
Israel vs Bulgaria: all the latest World Cup Women's Nations League League Phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Swiss-Ghanaian forward Kwadwo Duah marks return from injury with a goal for Ludogorets in big win
Swiss forward of Ghanaian descent, Kwadwo Duah, scored for Ludogorets on Monday evening, helping the team to secure a 3-1 victory against CSKA 1948...
Bojinov: "Sono stato una testa di ca***, potevo andare all'Inter e alla Roma. Ho sperperato tra Bentley e Porsche"
Valeri Bojinov, ex attaccante di Lecce, Fiorentina e Juventus tra le altre, ha parlato a La Gazzetta dello Sport dalla sua Bulgaria: `Mi pi...
Bulgaria-Luxembourg, Albena 1 (Albena)
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2025 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
VAR official seen scrolling through betting site as shocking footage from top flight surfaces live on TV
A VAR official has landed in hot water after appearing to scroll through a betting site on live TV.
A Bulgarian official is alleged to have been...
Estonia-Bulgaria, Lilleküla Stadium (Tallinn)
Estonia vs Bulgaria: all the latest World Cup Women's Nations League League Phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
The surprising impact of Ireland’s Nations League play-off win on latest FIFA world rankings
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side picked up back-to-back UEFA Nations League play-off wins against Bulgaria in March.
I'm Liverpool's youngest ever player - I now own a fried chicken shop and earn £400 a game
‘A new era of football’ is how the Baller League UK describes itself – and was also what Liverpool fans expected of Jerome Sinclair.
The...
Ex-player attends game after false death tributes
A Bulgarian club invited who held a minute's silence for a former player thinking he had died. The player returned to the stadium on Wednesday.
Bulgaria-Liechtenstein, Albena 1 (Albena)
Bulgaria vs Liechtenstein: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2025 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and...
West Ham manager Graham Potter says Evan Ferguson criticism is ‘unfair'
Striker ended a four-month goal drought with a goal for Ireland against Bulgaria
Marvel Artist Meets Everton's Irish Heroes
Marvel artist Will Sliney enjoyed a recent visit to Finch Farm, meeting Everton’s Republic of Ireland internationals Seamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien,...
“Ready to make his mark” | Evan Ferguson on the scoresheet for Ireland
West Ham striker Evan Ferguson bagged as the Republic of Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium on Monday. Evan Ferguson has struggled for...
The rise of Finn Azaz, Ireland's new playmaker who is busy turning heads
Finn Azaz scored his first Ireland goal away to Bulgaria and then teed up Evan Ferguson for his goal in the home leg
Loads of positives for Graham Potter as West Ham's international stars get confidence boost
Several West Ham players shone for their national teams this international break, including Evan Ferguson, Edson Alvarez, Mohammed Kudus and...
Internationals: Hayden Hackney Scores First Goal For The Young Lions
Finn Azaz and Hayden Hackney bagged their first international goals for their respective nations over the International break.
Hackney had an...
‘Lots of good signs’ – John O’Shea upbeat about Ireland’s chances of making World Cup despite Portugal test
WHEN asked, Heimir Hallgrimsson had expressed no preference as to whether Portugal or Denmark would complete Ireland's World Cup qualifying...
Sunday International Round-Up: A Mixed Bag
Diogo Jota of Portugal runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Portugal and Denmark at Estadio Jose...
Duncan Shearer: Can Aberdeen cope without Dimitar Mitov?
Aberdeen goalkeeper has been ruled out for a month with a shoulder injury, and Duncan Shearer weighs up how the Dons will fare during the...
Evan Ferguson, Dwight McNeil react to Everton ace Jake O'Brien's 'done' message
Jake O'Brien took to social media after the Everton man starred in the Republic of Ireland's back-to-back wins over Bulgaria in the Nations League....
‘My mum is in the stand crying her eyes out’ – Jimmy Dunne’s emotional Ireland debut only months after death of his father
For Jimmy Dunne, Ireland’s newest international football, there were tears of joy when the QPR man made his senior Ireland debut in Sunday’s 2-1...
Adam Idah ditches the nice guy image for Ireland and THAT'S the bad Bhoy Celtic need to see
The frontman silenced some of his Irish doubters with the winner against Bulgaria after having a go at his boss at being benched
Sweden v Northern Ireland betting offer: Bet £10 and get £50 in free bet builders with Paddy Power
Northern Ireland are back in action on Tuesday evening as they travel to Stockholm to take on Sweden in an international friendly.
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'The best'- How the Irish media reacted to Idah's display as Celtic star fires nation to win vs Bulgaria
Celtic's hitman helps Ireland maintain their UEFA Nations League B place!
Idah Responds to Online Criticism in Style
Adam Idah's goal in Ireland’s 2-1 win over Bulgaria last night was not just a crucial strike for his country; it also served as a timely response...
'Coming of age' - National media stunned by 8/10 West Ham loanee in last 24 hours
West Ham loanee Evan Ferguson was on the scoresheet as the Republic of Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 on Sunday evening. The Republic of Ireland...
Celtic star lifts lid on pointed celebration and behind the scenes chat with manager as he tells doubters to ‘shut up’
ADAM IDAH went from unused sub to match winner for the Republic of Ireland this week.
The Celtic striker was left on the bench by national team...
Burnley star reacts to Leeds player message in last 24 hours
Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev tasted disappointment with Bulgaria in the latest international break away from Elland Road. Gruev featured in...
Adam Idah makes surprising Celtic assessment as he knocks on Ireland boss' door wanting to know reason for snub
Idah scored the winner against Bulgaria in Dublin after failing to make it off the bench in Sofia first leg
‘SHUT UP,’ IDAH FIRES BACK AT DOUBTERS – AND PRAISES RODGERS
ADAM IDAH had the final say when he volleyed in the Republic of Ireland’s late winner in their 2-1 second leg play-off triumph over Bulgaria at...
Mikey Johnston ‘Poor’ as Irish media reacts to West Brom star in win
Mikey Johnston was in the starting line-up for the Republic of Ireland as they beat Bulgaria 2-1 to retain their place in League B of...
The post...
A 'fitter and healthier' Evan Ferguson a Godsend for Ireland management admits coach
Ferguson slammed a 63rd minute equaliser against Bulgaria before Adam Idah reminded Heimir Hallgrimsson of his worth with a winner five minutes...
‘Shut up!’ Ireland hero Adam Idah explains goal celebration as he opens up about online abuse
Celtic and Ireland star Adam Idah scored the winner on Sunday night in Ireland’s Nations League play-off against Bulgaria.
Ireland proved their quality, says star man Parrott after Bulgaria win
After delivering a Man-of-the-Match performance in the Republic of Ireland’s 2-1 win over Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Troy Parrott was...
Nations League roundup: Trincão fires Portugal through to set up Germany semi-final
Portugal win 5-3 on aggregate with Ronaldo on targetRepublic of Ireland defeat Bulgaria to stay in League BFrancisco Trincão came off the bench to...
Republic of Ireland 2 Bulgaria 1: As It Happened
The Republic of Ireland will look to finish the job against Bulgaria and avoid dropping into Nations League C.
Republic of Ireland see off Bulgaria to preserve Nations League status
Evan Ferguson scored his first goal since November as the Republic of Ireland preserved their Nations League B status with a 4-2 aggregate victory...
Ireland strike the right note as Ferguson and Idah see off Bulgaria
Ireland had to fight back after Valentin Antov's first-half goal at the Aviva Stadium
Republic of Ireland secure Nations League safety with another comeback win over Bulgaria
IRELAND won thanks to their new habit of comeback wins – after first falling back on their old habit of making things hard.
The Boys in Green...
Ireland's bright young attack has found its missing link as Finn Azaz stars against Bulgaria
Troy Parrott and Evan Ferugson can thrive alongside Middlesbrough man Finn Azaz.
Ireland v Bulgaria player ratings: Azaz and Ferguson impress as Ireland show resilience
It was a much-needed win for Ireland this evening at the Aviva Stadium.
Evan Ferguson on target as Republic of Ireland hit back to beat Bulgaria again
Valentin Antov had fired the visitors ahead at the Aviva Stadium.
Video: Adam Idah Scores Late winner for Ireland
Celtic striker Adam Idah made a crucial impact for the Republic of Ireland on Sunday night, scoring an 85th-minute goal that sealed their UEFA...
