Hallgrimsson calls on his team to secure the “future of Irish football”
There is a very different feeling around the Republic of Ireland heading into the next stage of World Cup qualification, and recent results have earned us the right to believe. Famous victories over Portugal at home and Hungary away have reignited a campaign that once looked to be slipping away, and now the focus turns […]
1 month ago
FIFA ‘make final decision’ on banning country from World Cup
They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]
1 month ago
European nations considering ‘World Cup boycott’ after talks on response to Trump
Around 20 nations took part in talks European football leaders would consider boycotting the 2026 World Cup if Donald Trump moves to annex Greenland, according to a new report from The Guardian. The US political leader has ramped up threats of a potential invasion in recent weeks, after suggesting that the island is essential for his country’s national […]
2 months ago
TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup
One TD stated that the flexibility would ensure fans can watch late-night games together safely. Calls have been made for later pub opening hours should Ireland qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Independent TD Barry Heneghan has urged the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, to temporarily extend pub licensing hours temporarily. The Dublin Bay […]
2 months ago
FIFA releases statement after Donald Trump bans 15 World Cup nations from US
A match ticket doesn’t mean you can enter Following Donald Trump’s decision to impose travel bans on 15 World Cup nations, FIFA has now issued a statement. The US are joint hosts of the next FIFA World Cup, alongside Canada and Mexico, and the travel ban comes into place just a few months before the […]
2 months ago
US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries – Full list here
The move is set to affect over two billion people worldwide. The US is set to suspend visa processing for 75 countries in a move that could affect around 2.1 billion people worldwide. The decision comes as a continued push from Donald Trump’s government to tackle immigration in the country. The Department of State said […]
2 months ago