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World Cup

# world-cup - Yesterday’s News

Brazil to deploy elite police following mass demonstrations

200,000 have taken part in rallies against lavish government spending, a year before the country is due to stage the World Cup.

# world-cup - Monday 17 June, 2013

From The Score 3 things learned from the Confederations Cup this weekend Samba Boys

3 things learned from the Confederations Cup this weekend

Spain looked like their old selves and hosts Brazil got up and running.

# world-cup - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

From The Score 1 year out, World Cup’s countdown clock unveiled in Rio Rio

1 year out, World Cup’s countdown clock unveiled in Rio

’365 Dias’ means ’365 Days’ you guys.

# world-cup - Friday 7 June, 2013

From The Score Strachan’s Scotland stun Croatia in Zageb World Cup

Strachan’s Scotland stun Croatia in Zageb

Robert Snodgrass’s goal was enough to beat Igo Stimac’s outfit.

# world-cup - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

From The Score Late penalty sees Japan become first team to qualify for Brazil 2014 World Cup This post contains videos

Late penalty sees Japan become first team to qualify for Brazil 2014

Keisuke Honda scored from the spot in injury-time to earn a 1-1 draw with Australia in Saitama.

From The Score Republic of Ireland stars grilled on WAGs, baldness and ‘looker’ Manuela Young Hacks This post contains videos

# world-cup - Thursday 23 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge VIDEO: We didn’t start the fire, Italia 90 style This post contains videos

VIDEO: We didn’t start the fire, Italia 90 style

A trip down The Memories lane.

# world-cup - Thursday 9 May, 2013

From The Score ‘Lionel Messi: The Movie’ is actually happening Big Screen

‘Lionel Messi: The Movie’ is actually happening

Makers say they want the film, due for release around the time of Brazil 2014, to be a Rocky-style biopic.

# world-cup - Wednesday 8 May, 2013

From The Score 10 ways to live your life like birthday boy Jack Charlton Put Em Under Pressure

10 ways to live your life like birthday boy Jack Charlton

Big Jack turns 78 today. He’s just 4 ahead of Trap.

# world-cup - Wednesday 24 April, 2013

From The Score GAA wait for IRFU to select venues for Rugby World Cup bid RWC Bid

GAA wait for IRFU to select venues for Rugby World Cup bid

The GAA’s Congress carried a motion last month to allow the use of its grounds for a potential bid.

# world-cup - Thursday 18 April, 2013

From The Score Aussies want 1 of these 3 men to captain them against the Lions Lions 2013

Aussies want 1 of these 3 men to captain them against the Lions

We’ll give you a hint, it is not Radike Samo.

# world-cup - Monday 15 April, 2013

From The Score Is this the worst Brazilian penalty kick of all time? Shocker This post contains videos

Is this the worst Brazilian penalty kick of all time?

América São Paulo forward Pilo made a bit of a mess of this spotter.

# world-cup - Thursday 11 April, 2013

From The Score Munster’s Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season Faithful Servant

Munster’s Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season

The prop has played 224 times for Munster, won 67 Ireland caps and captured the Grand Slam in 2009.

# world-cup - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

From The Score VIDEO: 16 years since Ireland ‘had a Macedonia’ Orange Squash This post contains videos

VIDEO: 16 years since Ireland ‘had a Macedonia’

Mick McCarthy’s side conceded two penalties and Jason McAteer was red-carded in Skopje.

# world-cup - Sunday 31 March, 2013

From The Score It’s exactly 20 years since Stan’s corner-kick goal against Northern Ireland Stan The Man This post contains videos

It’s exactly 20 years since Stan’s corner-kick goal against Northern Ireland

Three goals in the opening 28 minutes had Lansdowne Road roaring.

# world-cup - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

From The Score ‘Ireland were fortunate to get a point’ – Austria reacts to late World Cup draw Dim View

‘Ireland were fortunate to get a point’ – Austria reacts to late World Cup draw

One Austrian newspaper described how the Irish were ‘up to their necks in water’ late in the second-half.

# world-cup - Monday 25 March, 2013

From The Score Caption time: what are Robbie Keane and Trap saying at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon COYBIG

Caption time: what are Robbie Keane and Trap saying at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon

The skipper and his manager ran the rule over squad training this lunchtime.

# world-cup - Sunday 24 March, 2013

From The Score There’s nothing wrong with Spain, insists Cazorla Denial

There’s nothing wrong with Spain, insists Cazorla

The Arsenal man defended his teammates after their disappointing draw with Finland.

# world-cup - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

From The Score Premier League will accept winter World Cup, says EPL chairman Qatar 2022

Premier League will accept winter World Cup, says EPL chairman

‘I think they will play the World Cup at a time that is proper for football but they will have to speak to the leagues in Europe. ‘

# world-cup - Thursday 14 March, 2013

From The Score Campaign to retain Declan Kidney for 2015 World Cup gathers momentum DK 2015

Campaign to retain Declan Kidney for 2015 World Cup gathers momentum

A positive spin on Ireland’s prospects is emerging from the team camp ahead of the Six Nations finale.

# world-cup - Sunday 10 March, 2013

From The Score Anthony Pilkington to miss Ireland’s World Cup double-header Winged Winger

Anthony Pilkington to miss Ireland’s World Cup double-header

Did the Norwich midfielder walk under a ladder or two when he picked up his passport.

# world-cup - Friday 8 March, 2013

From The Score FIFA sell Maracana tickets for Confederation Cup, admit ‘there’s no Plan B’ Pick Up The Slack

# world-cup - Thursday 7 March, 2013

From The Score Trapattoni confirms Richard Dunne will miss Sweden and Austria matches Gaping Hole

Trapattoni confirms Richard Dunne will miss Sweden and Austria matches

The Ireland manager broke the news at a fundraiser in Drogheda tonight.

From The Score VIDEO: John Terry is a fan of ‘Soccernomics’ Reading Material This post contains videos

VIDEO: John Terry is a fan of ‘Soccernomics’

Is the Chelsea player planning for a future in management?

# world-cup - Thursday 28 February, 2013

From The Score VIDEO: Connacht want your help locating a World Cup winning captain High Hopes This post contains videos

VIDEO: Connacht want your help locating a World Cup winning captain

With the help of their supporters, the westerners want to groom future Henshaws and Marmions for Test success.

# world-cup - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

From The Score Forward thinking: Robbie Keane says he’d like to manage Ireland some day COYBIG

Forward thinking: Robbie Keane says he’d like to manage Ireland some day

“Of course, that’s my next step,” The LA Galaxy man said of coaching.

# world-cup - Monday 4 February, 2013

From The Score VIDEO: Team Ireland celebrate on the slopes at Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea Special Olympics

# world-cup - Saturday 2 February, 2013

From The Score What happened to the Welsh stars that dumped Ireland at RWC 2011? 6 Nations

What happened to the Welsh stars that dumped Ireland at RWC 2011?

There are six changes from the team that bested the Irish on a torrid night in Wellington.

# world-cup - Friday 1 February, 2013

From The Score Ireland v Wales flashback: ‘The jig was up after 90 seconds’ World Of Hurt

Ireland v Wales flashback: ‘The jig was up after 90 seconds’

Ireland had defeated Australia and Italy to top their RWC group. The fun stopped when they got to Wellington.

# world-cup - Thursday 31 January, 2013

From The Score Try-scoring Murray desperate to shut down Magic Mike 6 Nations

Try-scoring Murray desperate to shut down Magic Mike

The Munster scrum-half has twice witnessed the havoc Phillips can wreak on a team that gives him space.

# world-cup - Monday 7 January, 2013

From The Score Wales’s Morgan Stoddart retires due to injury Misfortune

Wales’s Morgan Stoddart retires due to injury

A double leg fracture suffered in a World Cup warm-up match has ended the career of the Llanelli Scarlets man.

# world-cup - Friday 4 January, 2013

From The Score South African Olympian Stander killed in road accident RIP

South African Olympian Stander killed in road accident

The 25-year-old was UCI Mountain Bike World Cup under-23 men’s cross-country 2009 world champion.

# world-cup - Thursday 3 January, 2013

From The Score Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer recovering after heart attack Green And Gold

Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer recovering after heart attack

The Australian led his country in two Rugby World Cups.

# world-cup - Friday 28 December, 2012

From The Score ‘The first match I watched on television was…’ Memories

‘The first match I watched on television was…’

From straining the eyes to see Football Italia on black and white TVs to asking our elders why that Eamon Dunphy man was so angry.

# world-cup - Sunday 23 December, 2012

From The Score Axed Casillas vows to prove Mourinho wrong Interview

Axed Casillas vows to prove Mourinho wrong

The Real Madrid manager told reporters that he has a “clear conscience” in the wake of the decision.

# world-cup - Friday 21 December, 2012

From The Score Cian O’Connor triumphs again at London Olympia Winning

Cian O’Connor triumphs again at London Olympia

The Irish rider secured a second win and a third-place finish at the Christmas show today.

From The Score Green pastures: Tigers looking to pounce on Brian Smith’s Exiles Irish Abroad

Green pastures: Tigers looking to pounce on Brian Smith’s Exiles

The London Irish boss played fly-half for Australia and Ireland.

From The Score Maradona wants to coach Iraq at the World Cup in Brazil El Diego

Maradona wants to coach Iraq at the World Cup in Brazil

Never thought I’d type that sentence.

# world-cup - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

From The Score Bad blood: Levein launches legal action over Scotland sacking Scotch Wrath

Bad blood: Levein launches legal action over Scotland sacking

The Scots are winless in a ramshackle bid to qualify for the World Cup in 2014.

# world-cup - Thursday 13 December, 2012

From The Score Ireland v England legends: ‘We still know how to play the game’ declares Byrne Auld Enemies

Ireland v England legends: ‘We still know how to play the game’ declares Byrne

The Irish will be targeting revenge next year following a 50-26 thrashing at The Stoop.

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