International Soccer

UEFA silence on Delaney role in U-17 competition 

UEFA have refused to confirm if John Delaney will be appearing at the forthcoming European U-17 Championships in Ireland.

Bradley buoyed by spirit ahead of crunch night in Dundalk 

For Shamrock Rovers, the mission this year is to bring their standing as Ireland's most successful club into the present tense.

FAI tell McCarthy it's business as usual 

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been assured that the turmoil at the FAI will not have an impact on his work.

'Reform of Olympic body can provide the road map to help FAI' 

The FAI's former operations director believes the embattled organisation can bounce back from its current crisis by following the lead of the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI).

Mick McCarthy aware of staff fears as FAI crisis rolls on 

After a month dominated by one subject, Mick McCarthy knew what was coming eventually.

'It won't have any bearing on the players' - Mick McCarthy says FAI controversy won't hurt qualification campaign 

MICK MCCARTHY says that the uncertainty around Irish football should have no impact on him or...

Pressure mounts on John Delaney over '€60,000 paid to his ex' 

FAI board members are in the dark about a reported €60,000 payment to a third party in late 2013 and early 2014.

Ewan MacKenna: 'This is just the end of the beginning for John Delaney - there is more to come' 

The beginning of the end?

Ewan MacKenna: 'This is just the end of the beginning for John Delaney, there's much more to come' 

The beginning of the end?

Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke stays coy on Scotland job but admits he's keen to manage country 'at some stage' 

The Scottish Football Association is on the hunt for a new national team boss after McLeish was...

'I'm sad that I have to justify myself over foundation,' says Giles 

Irish football legend John Giles has spoken of the foundation that bears his name after concerns were raised about it in the wake of the controversy surrounding the FAI and its former CEO John...

John Delaney ordered to stop using FAI credit card and phone after 'stepping aside' 

John Delaney has been told by the FAI to stop using his phone and credit card after he stepped aside from the association.

'Irish football jobs at risk due to Brexit' - John Delaney's letter to minister 

Former FAI boss John Delaney raised fears about the impact Brexit will have on Irish football, including a cut in EU funding that he said has already...

'The right thing to do would be to resign' - John Giles calls for John Delaney to leave FAI 

John Giles has stated that he believes John Delaney should resign from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).as he addressed concerns raised...

Alex McLeish axed as Scotland manager 

Alex McLeish has been sacked as Scotland head coach, the Scottish Football Association has announced.

Aidan Fitzmaurice: '12 questions the FAI must answer, the public deserves better than ‘no comment’' 

After the party comes the hangover. And for those eager for real change at the very heart of Irish football, the sound of champagne corks...

Major football projects reliant on the allocation of State funding 

There are a number of significant football projects that are reliant on State funds. Reforms to the FAI's governance structure will be required in order for these facilities to gain the necessary funding for...

ODCE officers have started finance probe into FAI affairs 

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) has already visited the FAI headquarters as part of its investigation into the finances of the organisation, the Irish...

Daniel McDonnell: 'FAI staff seem to be looking to future without John Delaney' 

History may well be kind to the FAI's handling of the manic Monday that concluded with uncertainty around John Delaney's position within the...

John Treacy: Delaney is not part of the FAI anymore and Governance Review Group to deliver proposals by July 

John Delaney is 'not a part of the FAI anymore' and plans to create a new governing body at the FAI...

'It's like a stain on everybody' - Kevin Doyle on how the FAI scandal could harm Irish football long-term 

Kevin Doyle says that the recent scandal surrounding the FAI could see football lose young players to rugby and the GAA.

Colette Browne: 'Faith in the FAI can only be restored if it drops its evasive tactics and is open about governance change' 

While John Delaney was staying at the Ritz Carlton in New York and Dubai, the Irish women's team...

Daniel McDonnell: 'Association will never be the same again if board does the right thing' 

Forget Saipan. That was a row in a piano room. This is the whole Titanic going down.

'End of the old FAI' - threat of prosecution now hangs over directors and John Delaney 

The threat of prosecution hangs over FAI directors and John Delaney amid serious allegations of financial irregularities at the organisation.

'The narrative now must change' - Niall Quinn says renaming FAI could help 'rebuild trust' 

Former Ireland international Niall Quinn has proposed a renaming of the FAI under route and branch measures to reform the embattled...

Government must drive 'independent and forensic audit' of the FAI – Dáil told 

The Government must ensure an “independent and forensic audit” of all spending by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

FAI Board have told Sports Minister Shane Ross they will be stepping down 

The FAI Board have indicated to Sports Minister Shane Ross that they will be stepping down.

Shane Ross reveals entire FAI board to step down, while auditors say 'proper accounting records not kept' 

THE FAI's own auditors have notified authorities of potential failures in the company's accounts - and the sports minister has revealed that the entire...

Live WATCH: Sport Ireland and Shane Ross appear before Oireachtas Committee over FAI controversy 

Sport Ireland and Shane Ross will appear before an Oireachtas Committee to discuss the recent John Delaney and FAI controversy.

John Delaney needs to leave FAI 'for his own sake' - Long-time supporter John O'Regan says former CEO's time is up 

KERRY League chairman John O'Regan, a long-time supporter of John Delaney, says the former CEO...

'Once again we see a lack of transparency and efficiency' - Brian Kerr calls for FAI Board to step down 

A beleaguered FAI will face even more scrutiny from angry politicians today as the association failed to answer key questions - and also...

Association had used up all funding when €100,000 loan was received 

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had used all available funding from its various bank accounts at the time former CEO John Delaney provided it with a €100,000 loan.

Daniel McDonnell: 'No closure, but this could be the start of a long goodbye' 

From the outside, there was a demand for closure which was not satisfied.

Ian O'Doherty: 'Delaney is a product of Official Ireland, for whom a bit of plámásing can excuse a multitude of sins' 

When they fall, it starts slowly. Then the process speeds up and before you know it, they're out.

John Delaney digs in as FAI waits on investigation before final call over his future 

Isolated John Delaney must wait until the conclusion of an investigation before his future with the FAI is decided.

Leo Varadkar: 'We can't commit millions to FAI unless we're confident it's being run properly' 

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said the Government cannot commit millions in taxpayers' money to the FAI unless they have confidence the organisation...

FAI had 'used all available funding from bank accounts' at time of €100k loan from Delaney 

THE Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had used all available funding from its various bank accounts at the time former chief executive John Delaney...

'Clearly you can't buy class' - Fine Gael TD Noel Rock reacts to John Delaney stepping down from FAI role 

Fine Gael TD Noel Rock has said today's statement confirming John Delaney will step aside from the FAI pending an independent investigation by the...

The questions the FAI should answer after John Delaney offers to 'step aside' 

Former FAI CEO and the organisation's current Executive Vice President John Delaney has offered to voluntarily "step aside" from his role pending...

John Delaney offers 'to voluntarily step aside' from FAI pending completion of independent investigation 

Former FAI Chief Executive John Delaney has offered to "step aside" as the organisation's...

WATCH: John Delaney has no comment as he leaves meeting with FAI Board 

John Delaney has left a Dublin hotel after a meeting with the board of the FAI.

Sport Ireland to consider 'full audit' of FAI as condition to restore funding 

SPORT Ireland is to consider the possibility of a “full audit” of the Football Association of Ireland as part of the conditions for restoring State funding for the organisation.

John Delaney's 'stonewalling' of Oireachtas committee was unacceptable - Tánaiste Simon Coveney 

TANAISTE Simon Coveney bluntly warned the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as its board met...

African football whistleblower fired after accusing boss of corruption 

African soccer's ruling body has fired a senior official after he made corruption accusations against the organisation's president in a potential blow to FIFA's efforts to clean up the game...

Eamonn Sweeney: 'Nothing less than a complete clear-out of the FAI's top echelon will do' 

The current dysfunctional state of Irish football was perfectly encapsulated by an incident at Turners Cross on Friday night. As fans of Cork City...

Daniel McDonnell: 'Forensic audit of finances now needed to win back public trust' 

Last Wednesday, Oireachtas Committee chair Fergus O'Dowd asked if a forensic audit of the FAI's finances was necessary.

John Delaney and board on the brink as FAI battles to avoid loss of €15m in funding 

The process for John Delaney's departure from the FAI is expected to be confirmed today - as board members scramble to answer critics amid...

FAI taking 'urgent steps' to address governance issues as speculation mounts over Delaney's future 

The Football Association of Ireland has issued a further statement as speculation mounts over the future of Executive Vice President and former...

'It shows we have great quality' - Enda Stevens on Matt Doherty's battle to get into the Ireland team 

Matt Doherty’s exclusion from the Ireland side for last month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia should be viewed in a positive light for the...

Tommy Conlon: 'Writing on the stonewall for man who played dumb' 

From government cabinets at the top of society, to village committees at the bottom, most of the manoeuvring required to preserve power and influence takes place behind closed doors.

Wayne O'Connor: 'The mystery of John Delaney's sheikh - who arrived with great fanfare and disappeared without trace' 

Sheikh Samir Mirdad - or 'yer man from Dubai' as he is known in Annagassan - was once appointed as...