This photo provided by the Bulgarian Government shows the first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US landing in Bulgaria at Graf Ignatievo airbase Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Bulgarian ...

Ireland make the trip to Plovdiv’s Stadion Hristo Botev on Thursday night to take on Bulgaria in the first leg of their Nations League play-off clash. Ireland go into the contest needing a win ...

Bulgaria, meanwhile, were pipped to top spot in Group C3 by Northern Ireland and therefore have to overcome Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side to earn promotion to League B. The hosts have not been ...

The Boys in Green are back in action in a two legged UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation tie against Bulgaria. The first leg is on the road in Plovdiv, with the second leg taking place at the ...

There must have been close to 20 fouls in the second-half, lengthy injury stoppages and a complete lack of chances. All told, a good win for Ireland who were far better than Bulgaria this evening.

Republic of Ireland aiming to maintain Nations League B status Bulgaria attempting to move up from Nations League C Second leg in Dublin on Sunday Jana McCabe FT: Bulgaria 1-2 Republic of Ireland ...

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The hosts finished second in their League C ...

Ball is flicked on for one last chance for Bulgaria but Kraev’s shot is wild and goes out for a throw-in. Minkov should be sent off for an awful challenge on Vata, but gets a yellow. 89 mins ...

Matt Doherty scores Ireland's second goal, past Bulgaria goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov at Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Bulgaria's Marin Petkov beats Dara O'Shea ...

The Republic of Ireland begin their 2025 schedule in Bulgaria next Thursday as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side embark on their first steps towards securing a spot at next year's World Cup. No points up ...

Night - Clear. Winds WSW. The overnight low will be 32 °F (0 °C). Cloudy with a high of 49 °F (9.4 °C) and a 52% chance of precipitation. Winds from WSW to W at 5 to 15 mph (8 to 24.1 kph ...