Martin Oneill

International friendlies: Olivier Giroud, Nabil Fekir on target as France earn comfortable win over Republic of ireland

Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir were on target as France stepped up their World Cup preparations by beating the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Paris

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Martin O'Neill says Ireland will bounce back from Denmark drubbing

Martin O'Neill has vowed that the Republic of Ireland will bounce back from the worst defeat of his four-year reign when they begin their quest to reach a third European Championship finals in a row.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Ireland, Denmark play out a goalless draw in 1st leg of play-off

The closest both Ireland and Denmark came to a goal was when Pione Sisto fired wide in the first half for the hosts, while Yussuf Poulsen saw a 90th-minute header saved by Darren Randolph.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Ireland's Roy Keane blames Everton for James McCarthy's recurring injuries

According to Ireland assistant coach Roy Keane, Everton must take responsibility for the recurring injury problems of midfielder James McCarthy, who is a doubt ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales.

Premier League: Roy Keane tells footballers to 'play chess' if they are worried about concussion

Keane now serves as assistant to Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and his country can no longer call on Kevin Doyle after the striker retired last week because of concussion issues.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confident of qualifications, despite losing to Serbia at home

Ireland face Moldova in Dublin next month before concluding their campaign against Wales in Cardiff and even two wins would not guarantee them a place in the play-offs

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Aleksandar Kolarov sends 10-man Serbia to top of Group D with win over Ireland

Aleksandar Kolarov's fierce second half strike gave Ireland their first 2018 World Cup qualifying defeat and put Serbia in complete control of Group D on Tuesday.

Leicester City sack Claudio Ranieri: Premier League champions dump title-winning manager

Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as manager of Leicester City just months after leading the club to a remarkable Premier League title triumph.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain and Wales cruise, Kosovo earn historic draw

'Don't underestimate the honour of playing for Ireland': Robbie Keane bids adieu to international football

Robbie Keane told his Ireland teammates to never underestimate the honour of playing for their country after he pulled on the green shirt for the final time.