Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored first-half headers as the Republic of Ireland battled back to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the first leg of their Nations League play-off. Marin Petkov fired the hosts ...

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 ...

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 ...

Match ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Second Half ends, Bulgaria 1, Republic of Ireland 2. 95' Anton Nedyalkov (Bulgaria) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 95' Foul by Mark ...

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 Republic of Ireland face a tricky two-legged play-off against Bulgaria later this month as they look to preserve their League B status in the UEFA Nations League. Victory would ensure they ...

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Stoke's Andrew Moran and Southampton's Ryan Manning have been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Uefa Nations League play-off against Bulgaria after Will Smallbone and Callum O ...

Bulgaria’s Health Ministry said on March 16 that a headquarters, headed by Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, had been set up to provide full medical assistance to victims of the fire, as required. The ...

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 ...

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